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Hayes Gap vs Stony Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.9 km apart · Hayes Gap profile · Stony Creek profile

Hayes Gap Stony Creek

Stony Creek (Mid-Western Regional - NSW) and Hayes Gap are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas. Stony Creek is much younger, with a typical resident aged 35 compared to 54 in Hayes Gap, and children under 15 make up 33.8% of its population while there are none in Hayes Gap. Residents in Stony Creek are also more likely to have higher qualifications, with 68.9% completing Year 12 compared to 22.7% in Hayes Gap, and they have a well higher typical weekly personal income of $1,100 against $866 in Hayes Gap.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people aged 65 and over, though this group is far higher in Stony Creek (Mid-Western Regional - NSW) at 16.9% than in Hayes Gap. They share a similar typical weekly household income of around $2,250 and are both entirely car-dependent. While Stony Creek (Mid-Western Regional - NSW) has a far higher share of volunteers and people working or looking for work, Hayes Gap has seen a higher proportion of people move into the area over the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +43 larger in Stony Creek gap steady
22 15th pct 65 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2016: 51
  • Second area, 2021: 65
Median age in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +19 yrs older in Hayes Gap gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +13.8 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Aged 65+ in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +16.9 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 16.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
Under 15 in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +33.8 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 33.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
— 19.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +33.8 pts ▸ 33.8%
31.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.7 pts 23.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Marital status

36.4% Married +22.8 pts ▸ 59.2%
22.7% Never married +7.9 pts ▸ 30.6%
13.6% Widowed ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +6.2 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 6.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%

Country of birth

81.8% Australia ◂ +4.9 pts 76.9%
0.0% England +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
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 ◂ +13.1 pts 36.9%
31.8% Australian +15.9 pts ▸ 47.7%
36.4% Irish ◂ +24.1 pts 12.3%
0.0% German +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Scottish +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
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 Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +4.6 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Limited English in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

77.3% English only +5.8 pts ▸ 83.1%
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 Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +19.4 pts higher in Hayes Gap
40.9% 51st pct 21.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%

Religious affiliation

54.5% Christianity +20.8 pts ▸ 75.4%
40.9% No religion ◂ +19.4 pts 21.5%
13.6% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 12.3%
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 Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +46.2 pts higher in Stony Creek
22.7% 5th pct 68.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.9%
Bachelor+ in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +28.6 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 28.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

22.7% Year 12 +46.2 pts ▸ 68.9%
36.4% Year 10 ◂ +16.4 pts 20.0%
18.2% Year 11 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

87.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +49.3 pts 38.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +$234 higher in Stony Creek gap widening
$866 68th pct $1,100 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,100
Household income in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even gap narrowing
$2,250 86th pct $2,249 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
Family income in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +$499 higher in Hayes Gap
$3,124 92nd pct $2,625 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,124
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,625
High earners in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +4.7 pts higher in Stony Creek
13.6% 75th pct 18.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%

Household income distribution

80.0% Under $650 ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +29.1 pts 16.3%
13.6% $650–$1,499 +25.1 pts ▸ 38.8%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +12.9 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +5.0 pts higher in Stony Creek
27.3% 42nd pct 32.3% 67th pct
Mental health in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +5.9 pts higher in Hayes Gap
18.2% 99th pct 12.3% 85th pct
Needs assistance in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 12.3%
0.0% Heart disease +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Asthma +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Diabetes +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.6% None ◂ +6.7 pts 56.9%
22.7% Three or more ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% One condition +6.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +25.1 pts higher in Stony Creek
13.6% 28th pct 38.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.8%
Unpaid carers in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +10.0 pts higher in Hayes Gap
18.2% 87th pct 8.2% 16th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Unpaid child care in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +30.6 pts higher in Stony Creek
0.0% 0th pct 30.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
Defence service in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +23.1 pts higher in Stony Creek
13.6% 11th pct 36.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +9 larger in Stony Creek
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
— 12 yrs 7th pct
— $824 67th pct
Household income in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek
— $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +1.1 larger in Stony Creek gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 3.1 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

107.7% Couples without children ◂ +85.1 pts 22.6%
46.2% Couples with children +25.5 pts ▸ 71.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

120.0% 1 person ◂ +102.4 pts 17.6%
100.0% 2 people ◂ +70.6 pts 29.4%
0.0% 3 people +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 4 people +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +$23 higher in Hayes Gap
$273 48th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +$650 higher in Stony Creek
$1,733 57th pct $2,383 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $2,295
  • Second area, 2021: $2,383
People / bedroom in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

80.0% Rented ◂ +50.6 pts 29.4%
60.0% Owned outright ◂ +24.7 pts 35.3%
60.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.8 pts 41.2%
0.0% Other tenure 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

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +35.3 pts 64.7%
80.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +85.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 17.1% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

92.3% Car (driver) ◂ +35.2 pts 57.1%
0.0% Worked at home +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles +22.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
60.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +10.2 pts higher in Hayes Gap
31.8% 53rd pct 21.7% 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +12.3 pts higher in Stony Creek
59.1% 44th pct 71.4% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.4%
— 57.1% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%

Industries people work in

30.8% Manufacturing ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
23.1% Education & training ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Construction +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Retail trade +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +34.3 pts ▸ 34.3%
0.0% Professionals +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek even
0 14th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Hayes Gapin Stony Creek +5.2 pts higher in Hayes Gap
9.1% 76th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hayes Gap vs Stony Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11883/hayes-gap/vs/SAL13684/stony-creek