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Gunningrah vs Palarang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Gunningrah profile · Palarang profile

Gunningrah Palarang

Palarang and Gunningrah are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their age and family profiles. Palarang is an older area where the typical resident is 55 and half the population are seniors. In contrast, Gunningrah is much younger, with a typical age of 34 and children making up 38.5% of its residents. This younger profile in Gunningrah is consistent with a higher share of one-parent families (31.8%) and larger households, with 3.4 people per home compared to 2.0 in Palarang. Gunningrah also has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (15.4%) and typical weekly incomes that are far higher than in Palarang.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their lack of local infrastructure. They are both entirely car-dependent and have no public transport stops or walkable amenities. They also share similar profiles in that no residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Palarang Aged 65+: 50.0 pts higher in Palarang Under 15: 38.5 pts higher in Gunningrah Other language: 26.9 pts higher in Gunningrah One-parent: 31.8 pts higher in Gunningrah

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gunningrahin Palarang even gap narrowing
26 17th pct 26 17th pct
Median age in Gunningrahin Palarang +21 yrs older in Palarang
34 yrs 13th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Gunningrahin Palarang +15.4 pts higher in Gunningrah
15.4% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Gunningrahin Palarang +50.0 pts higher in Palarang
0.0% 0th pct 50.0% 100th pct
Under 15 in Gunningrahin Palarang +38.5 pts higher in Gunningrah
38.5% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 38.1% 100th pct

Age structure

30.8% Older adults (45–64) +19.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
19.2% Youth (15–24) +11.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

36.8% Never married ◂ +17.6 pts 19.2%
31.6% Married ◂ +0.8 pts 30.8%
26.3% Divorced ◂ +14.8 pts 11.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Gunningrah Palarang

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gunningrahin Palarang +11.5 pts higher in Palarang
0.0% 0th pct 11.5% 51st pct

Country of birth

84.6% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 88.5%
0.0% England even 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

50.0% English ◂ +7.7 pts 42.3%
19.2% Irish +23.1 pts ▸ 42.3%
23.1% Scottish +11.5 pts ▸ 34.6%
26.9% Australian ◂ +11.5 pts 15.4%
0.0% German +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Gunningrahin Palarang +26.9 pts higher in Gunningrah
26.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.6% English only +15.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

No religion in Gunningrahin Palarang +23.1 pts higher in Palarang
26.9% 18th pct 50.0% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

65.4% Christianity ◂ +19.2 pts 46.2%
26.9% No religion +23.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.5% Not stated ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 52.2% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 23.1% 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

61.1% Year 12 ◂ +8.9 pts 52.2%
27.8% Year 10 ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.4 pts 31.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
23.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.5 pts 21.1%
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

47.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +26.0 pts 21.1%
35.3% Education ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Health +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gunningrahin Palarang +$309 higher in Gunningrah
$1,149 89th pct $840 65th pct
Household income in Gunningrahin Palarang +$1,126 higher in Gunningrah
$2,750 93rd pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Gunningrahin Palarang +$626 higher in Gunningrah
$2,750 88th pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 26.9% 97th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

15.8% $650–$1,499 +45.7 pts ▸ 61.5%
15.8% $1,500–$2,999 +11.1 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% Under $650 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gunningrahin Palarang +7.7 pts higher in Palarang
15.4% 8th pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Arthritis +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None +19.2 pts ▸ 88.5%
15.4% One condition even 15.4%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 23.1% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 19.2% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 19.2% 24th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 23.1% 43rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gunningrahin Palarang +4 larger in Gunningrah
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Gunningrahin Palarang
15 yrs 11th pct —
Median income in Gunningrahin Palarang
$750 61st pct —
Household income in Gunningrahin Palarang
$1,875 57th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Gunningrahin Palarang +1.4 larger in Gunningrah
3.4 93rd pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Gunningrahin Palarang +31.8 pts higher in Gunningrah
31.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

13.6% Couples without children +53.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +7.1 pts 42.9%
31.8% One-parent families ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 1 person +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gunningrahin Palarang +$195 higher in Gunningrah
$400 82nd pct $205 27th pct
Mortgage in Gunningrahin Palarang
— $1,660 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Gunningrahin Palarang +0.20 higher in Gunningrah
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.1% Owned outright ◂ +23.8 pts 33.3%
0.0% Rented +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other tenure +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated 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

57.1% 5 or more ◂ +23.8 pts 33.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

29.4% Worked at home +55.2 pts ▸ 84.6%
41.2% Car (driver) ◂ +18.1 pts 23.1%
29.4% Walked ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

71.4% 4 or more ◂ +71.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gunningrahin Palarang +28.1 pts higher in Gunningrah
43.5% 86th pct 15.4% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Gunningrahin Palarang
— 61.5% 53rd pct

Industries people work in

35.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +64.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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

47.1% Managers +14.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% Labourers +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
23.5% Professionals ◂ +0.5 pts 23.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Gunningrahin Palarang even
0 16th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Gunningrahin Palarang +1.6 pts higher in Gunningrah
6.8% 61st pct 5.2% 44th pct

Compare Gunningrah with nearby areas

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Compare Palarang with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gunningrah vs Palarang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11822/gunningrah/vs/SAL13137/palarang