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Grevillia vs Rukenvale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Grevillia profile · Rukenvale profile

Grevillia Rukenvale

Grevillia and Rukenvale are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in wealth; typical weekly household income is $1,625 in Rukenvale, which is far higher than the $819 seen in Grevillia. Rent is also far higher in Rukenvale at $350 a week, compared to $200 in Grevillia. Grevillia has better transport links, with six public transport stops and more frequent services, while Rukenvale has none.

Both areas are very similar in how homes are used, with about two people per home. They are also alike in that no one can walk to a park, school or shop within 15 minutes. While both are car-dependent, Grevillia is slightly more walkable. Residents in both areas are far older than the national figure, though they are noticeably older in Grevillia, where the typical age is 55.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Grevilliain Rukenvale +64 larger in Grevillia gap widening
79 36th pct 15 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 77
  • First area, 2021: 79
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 15
Median age in Grevilliain Rukenvale +3 yrs older in Grevillia gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Grevilliain Rukenvale
3.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
17.7% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
3.8% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
17.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Age structure

39.2% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.7% Seniors (65+) +15.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

31.0% Married +35.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.2% Never married ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
28.2% Divorced ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Grevillia Rukenvale

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Grevillia: 11.1% males, 6.9% females; 70–74 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 65–69 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Grevillia: 20.8% males, 6.9% females; 60–64 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Grevillia: 9.7% males, 6.9% females; 50–54 in Rukenvale: 57.1% males, 42.9% females
  • 45–49 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Grevillia: 4.2% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Grevillia: 5.6% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 5.6% females; 25–29 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 5.6% females; 20–24 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Grevillia: 5.6% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Grevillia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Rukenvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Grevilliain Rukenvale
13.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%

Country of birth

79.7% Australia ◂ +46.4 pts 33.3%
3.8% England ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

36.7% Australian +16.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
44.3% English ◂ +24.3 pts 20.0%
6.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Scottish ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Grevilliain Rukenvale
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
Limited English in Grevilliain Rukenvale
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.7% English only ◂ +40.3 pts 53.3%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

31.6% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%

Religious affiliation

46.8% Christianity +26.5 pts ▸ 73.3%
31.6% No religion ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
12.7% Not stated +7.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

42.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
8.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Grevilliain Rukenvale +1 more in Rukenvale
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
23 6th pct
869 11th pct

Highest year of school

42.3% Year 12 +11.1 pts ▸ 53.3%
31.0% Year 10 +15.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
23.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Year 11 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

55.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
16.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.4% Engineering & related ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% Education ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% Management & commerce ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Grevilliain Rukenvale +$484 higher in Rukenvale gap widening
$415 5th pct $899 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $477
  • First area, 2021: $415
  • Second area, 2016: $387
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Household income in Grevilliain Rukenvale +$806 higher in Rukenvale gap widening
$819 7th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $819
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Grevilliain Rukenvale +$999 higher in Rukenvale gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
5.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
High-income homes in Grevilliain Rukenvale
8.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%

Household income distribution

52.8% Under $650 ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
36.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

73.2% Under $650 ◂ +46.6 pts 26.7%
21.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Grevilliain Rukenvale
40.5% 90th pct
Mental health in Grevilliain Rukenvale
10.1% 69th pct
Needs assistance in Grevilliain Rukenvale
12.7% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Arthritis +20.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.1% Mental health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Asthma ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Cancer ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% Heart disease ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Lung condition ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Other condition ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.1% None +11.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
35.4% One condition ◂ +2.1 pts 33.3%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

14.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
Unpaid carers in Grevilliain Rukenvale
15.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
Unpaid child care in Grevilliain Rukenvale
7.0% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Defence service in Grevilliain Rukenvale +5.3 pts higher in Grevillia
5.3% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Grevilliain Rukenvale
14.1% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Grevilliain Rukenvale +3 larger in Grevillia
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
25 yrs 46th pct
Median income in Grevilliain Rukenvale
$350 12th pct
Household income in Grevilliain Rukenvale
$900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Grevilliain Rukenvale +0.1 larger in Grevillia gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
25.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
52.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%

Family composition

43.6% Couples without children +76.4 pts ▸ 120.0%
27.3% Couples with children ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
25.5% One-parent families ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

13.9% 2 people +86.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
52.8% 1 person ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
13.9% 3 people ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% 4 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Grevilliain Rukenvale +$150 higher in Rukenvale
$200 25th pct $350 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $170
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Mortgage in Grevilliain Rukenvale +$50 higher in Rukenvale gap narrowing
$1,950 69th pct $2,000 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,360
  • First area, 2021: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $601
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Grevilliain Rukenvale even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Grevilliain Rukenvale
47.2% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
Separate houses in Grevilliain Rukenvale
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
41.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
47.2% Owned outright ◂ +47.2 pts 0.0%
22.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
11.1% Not stated ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
19.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Grevilliain Rukenvale
20.7% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Grevilliain Rukenvale +6 more in Grevillia
6 76th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Grevilliain Rukenvale +75.95 more in Grevillia
75.95 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Grevilliain Rukenvale +379.7 more in Grevillia
379.7 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Grevilliain Rukenvale +1 more in Grevillia
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Grevilliain Rukenvale +19 longer in Rukenvale
12 49th pct 31 67th pct

How people get to work

72.4% Car (driver) ◂ +15.3 pts 57.1%
20.7% Worked at home +36.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Grevilliain Rukenvale
28.6% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Grevilliain Rukenvale
40.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.3%
  • First area, 2021: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
48.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 48.3%

Industries people work in

10.3% Construction +61.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
37.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
10.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Labourers +50.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
37.9% Managers ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
20.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
13.8% Community & personal service ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Grevilliain Rukenvale +1.1 higher in Grevillia
1.1 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Grevilliain Rukenvale +1.1 more in Grevillia
1.1 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Grevilliain Rukenvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Grevilliain Rukenvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Grevilliain Rukenvale +53.8 pts higher in Grevillia
53.8% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Grevilliain Rukenvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Grevilliain Rukenvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Grevilliain Rukenvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Grevilliain Rukenvale +88.6 more in Grevillia
88.6 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Grevilliain Rukenvale +0 higher in Rukenvale
0 22nd pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Grevilliain Rukenvale +8.2 pts higher in Grevillia
13.6% 90th pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Grevillia vs Rukenvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11786/grevillia/vs/SAL13454/rukenvale