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Harparary vs Jacks Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 29 km apart · Harparary profile · Jacks Creek profile

Harparary Jacks Creek

Jacks Creek and Harparary are two small, nearby areas in New South Wales with very different populations. Jacks Creek is much older, with a typical resident aged 47 and 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Harparary is far younger, with a typical age of just 27 and no one aged 65 or older. This age gap is reflected in health and income; people in Jacks Creek are far more likely to have a long-term health condition, while typical weekly household income in Harparary is far higher at $2,250, compared to $1,224 in Jacks Creek.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable access to shops, schools or parks. They are also similar in that no one in either place uses public transport to get to work. These two areas have tracked differently over time, with Harparary seeing far more people working or looking for work, as well as a much higher share of adults who finished Year 12.

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Where they differ most

Population: 133 larger in Jacks Creek Median age: 20 yrs older in Jacks Creek Year 12: 28.5 pts higher in Harparary Volunteering: 40.5 pts higher in Harparary Participation: 40.8 pts higher in Harparary

Demographics & Identity

Population in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +133 larger in Jacks Creek gap widening
47 27th pct 180 51st pct
Median age in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +20 yrs older in Jacks Creek gap narrowing
27 yrs 0th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +3.5 pts higher in Harparary gap narrowing
21.3% 93rd pct 17.8% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +21.7 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 21.7% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +4.0 pts higher in Harparary gap narrowing
23.4% 85th pct 19.4% 66th pct
De facto in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +15.5 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 73rd pct

Age structure

29.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.8 pts 15.0%
17.0% Older adults (45–64) +12.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
23.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.0 pts 19.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.6 pts 10.0%

Marital status

66.7% Married ◂ +16.3 pts 50.3%
33.3% Never married ◂ +2.3 pts 31.0%
0.0% Divorced +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Separated +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Harparary Jacks Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +7.8 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 33rd pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +12.2 pts 87.8%
0.0% England +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Philippines +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

38.3% Australian +6.7 pts ▸ 45.0%
42.6% English +0.2 pts ▸ 42.8%
17.0% Scottish ◂ +10.4 pts 6.7%
12.8% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 7.8%
0.0% German +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Filipino +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +1.7 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 38th pct
Limited English in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +3.3 pts 96.7%
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 Harpararyin Jacks Creek +13.0 pts higher in Harparary gap widening
57.4% 91st pct 44.4% 63rd pct

Religious affiliation

57.4% No religion ◂ +13.0 pts 44.4%
34.0% Christianity +16.5 pts ▸ 50.6%
0.0% Not stated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
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 Harpararyin Jacks Creek +28.5 pts higher in Harparary gap narrowing
62.5% 83rd pct 34.0% 21st pct
Bachelor+ in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +13.2 pts higher in Harparary gap narrowing
16.7% 58th pct 3.4% 8th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 12 ◂ +28.5 pts 34.0%
45.8% Year 10 ◂ +18.7 pts 27.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Year 11 +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Highest qualification level

38.9% Certificate III / IV +5.7 pts ▸ 44.6%
27.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.0 pts 6.8%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.0 pts ▸ 21.6%
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

33.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +23.9 pts 9.5%
27.8% Management & commerce ◂ +10.2 pts 17.6%
22.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +14.1 pts 8.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Health +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Education +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Society & culture +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$347 higher in Harparary gap widening
$866 68th pct $519 14th pct
Household income in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$1,026 higher in Harparary gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,224 27th pct
Family income in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$1,156 higher in Harparary gap widening
$2,624 86th pct $1,468 25th pct
High earners in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +15.2 pts higher in Harparary gap widening
20.0% 89th pct 4.8% 30th pct
High-income homes in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 11.3% 34th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +41.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
40.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +28.7 pts 11.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% Under $650 +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.4 pts 27.6%
33.3% Under $650 +23.2 pts ▸ 56.6%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.8 pts 15.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +23.0 pts higher in Jacks Creek
17.0% 10th pct 40.0% 89th pct
Mental health in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +8.9 pts higher in Jacks Creek
0.0% 0th pct 8.9% 58th pct
Needs assistance in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +7.8 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 80th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.4% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Mental health +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Cancer +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Diabetes +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.4% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Heart disease +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Lung condition +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Stroke +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

80.9% None ◂ +27.0 pts 53.9%
17.0% One condition +10.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Two conditions +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Three or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +40.5 pts higher in Harparary gap widening
46.7% 99th pct 6.2% 7th pct
Unpaid carers in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +13.8 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 61st pct
Unpaid child care in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +9.7 pts higher in Harparary gap narrowing
40.0% 93rd pct 30.3% 75th pct
Defence service in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +5.9 pts higher in Jacks Creek
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +10.5 pts higher in Harparary gap widening
36.7% 91st pct 26.2% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +22 larger in Jacks Creek
10 59th pct 32 73rd pct
Median age in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +5 yrs older in Jacks Creek
16 yrs 13th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 30.0% 26th pct
Median income in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$426 higher in Harparary
$900 73rd pct $474 29th pct
Household income in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$3,125 higher in Harparary
$4,499 98th pct $1,374 35th pct
Indigenous language in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +1.0 larger in Harparary gap narrowing
3.6 96th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +13.5 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.5% 65th pct
Living alone in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 14.5% 17th pct

Family composition

88.4% Couples with children ◂ +38.4 pts 50.0%
11.6% Couples without children +26.2 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% One-parent families +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +5.4 pts ▸ 38.7%
20.0% 4 people ◂ +5.5 pts 14.5%
20.0% 5 people ◂ +10.3 pts 9.7%
0.0% 1 person +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% 6 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$250 higher in Harparary
$400 82nd pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +$354 higher in Harparary gap widening
$1,767 59th pct $1,413 36th pct
People / bedroom in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 8.1% 20th pct
Owned outright in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 53.2% 81st pct
Separate houses in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 93.5% 40th pct
3+ bedrooms in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 59.7% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +53.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
26.7% Owned with a mortgage +7.2 pts ▸ 33.9%
20.0% Other tenure ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.5 pts 93.5%
0.0% Other dwelling +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

33.3% 4 bedrooms +0.5 pts ▸ 33.9%
26.7% 5 or more ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +76.2 pts ▸ 76.2%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Harpararyin Jacks Creek
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +17.4 pts higher in Harparary
25.9% 74th pct 8.5% 21st pct
PT commute in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

51.9% Car (driver) +12.8 pts ▸ 64.6%
25.9% Worked at home ◂ +17.4 pts 8.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

53.3% 4 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 20.0%
40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% 1 vehicle +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +0.8 pts higher in Jacks Creek gap narrowing
26.8% 35th pct 27.6% 38th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +3.7 pts higher in Jacks Creek
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 52nd pct
Participation in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +40.8 pts higher in Harparary gap widening
96.7% 100th pct 55.9% 35th pct
Full-time in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +5.5 pts higher in Jacks Creek
51.9% 21st pct 57.3% 45th pct

Industries people work in

40.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +32.2 pts 8.5%
14.8% Construction ◂ +7.5 pts 7.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Other services +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.1% Professional & technical ◂ +7.5 pts 3.7%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.0 pts 6.1%
0.0% Education & training +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Retail trade +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Mining +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Occupations people work in

44.4% Managers ◂ +27.4 pts 17.1%
0.0% Labourers +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
22.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.5 pts 9.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Sales workers +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Professionals +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +21.3 more in Harparary
21.3 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Harpararyin Jacks Creek even
0 9th pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in Harpararyin Jacks Creek +0.6 pts higher in Harparary
4.4% 34th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Harparary vs Jacks Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11863/harparary/vs/SAL12002/jacks-creek