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Howlong vs Moorwatha

Name: Howlong vs Moorwatha — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Howlong profile · Moorwatha profile

Howlong Moorwatha

Howlong and Moorwatha are nearby New South Wales areas with very different scales and profiles. Howlong is a larger hub where 82.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms and the typical household earns $1,293 a week. In contrast, Moorwatha is sparsely populated, with a typical weekly income that is far higher at $2,250. Moorwatha has a much more qualified workforce, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 10.4% in Howlong. Health challenges are more common in Howlong, where 39.4% of people have a long-term health condition, while the figure in Moorwatha is much lower at 18.3%.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly rent of around $300 and have very few residents who speak little or no English. While they are close neighbours, their layout differs completely. Howlong is somewhat walkable, with over half of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Moorwatha is car-dependent. This gap in accessibility is reflected in the local infrastructure, as Howlong has far more public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 27.9 pts higher in Howlong Population: 2,937 larger in Howlong Needs assistance: 7.7 pts higher in Howlong Household income: $957 higher in Moorwatha Bachelor+: 17.4 pts higher in Moorwatha

Demographics & Identity

Population in Howlong in Moorwatha +2,937 larger in Howlong gap steady

2,997 84th pct 60 31st pct

Median age in Howlong in Moorwatha +7 yrs older in Moorwatha gap narrowing

49 yrs 67th pct 56 yrs 87th pct

Age structure

24.9% Older adults (45–64) +10.1 pts ▸ 35.0%

29.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.6 pts 25.0%

20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.0 pts 15.0%

16.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.4 pts 10.0%

9.1% Youth (15–24) +4.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

50.0% Married +11.1 pts ▸ 61.1%

27.8% Never married ◂ +5.6 pts 22.2%

10.4% Divorced +4.5 pts ▸ 14.8%

7.8% Widowed ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Howlong Moorwatha

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.1% Australia +4.9 pts ▸ 90.0%

3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.9% English ◂ +0.3 pts 46.7%

40.7% Australian ◂ +20.7 pts 20.0%

11.6% Scottish +3.4 pts ▸ 15.0%

5.2% German +9.8 pts ▸ 15.0%

13.6% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 11.7%

2.1% Italian +6.2 pts ▸ 8.3%

2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.3% English only ◂ +2.3 pts 90.0%

0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.7% Christianity +18.0 pts ▸ 66.7%

42.7% No religion ◂ +7.7 pts 35.0%

7.5% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 6.7%

0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Howlong in Moorwatha

2.03 29th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Howlong in Moorwatha even

1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Howlong in Moorwatha +65 larger in Moorwatha

151 32nd pct 216 39th pct

ICSEA in Howlong in Moorwatha +92 higher in Moorwatha

982 45th pct 1,074 86th pct

Highest year of school

33.4% Year 12 +10.0 pts ▸ 43.4%

29.7% Year 10 +2.3 pts ▸ 32.1%

15.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

14.1% Year 11 ◂ +6.6 pts 7.5%

Highest qualification level

44.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.3 pts 18.9%

13.6% Bachelor degree +8.0 pts ▸ 21.6%

13.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.9 pts ▸ 16.2%

2.9% Postgraduate degree +7.9 pts ▸ 10.8%

2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.5 pts ▸ 8.1%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.3% Engineering & related ◂ +4.7 pts 13.5%

14.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.1 pts 13.5%

5.3% Agriculture & environment +8.2 pts ▸ 13.5%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences +9.6 pts ▸ 10.8%

8.9% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 10.8%

10.2% Society & culture ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

6.3% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.8% Education ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.1% Information technology ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Howlong in Moorwatha +$146 higher in Moorwatha gap narrowing

$673 36th pct $819 62nd pct

Household income in Howlong in Moorwatha +$957 higher in Moorwatha gap widening

$1,293 32nd pct $2,250 86th pct

Family income in Howlong in Moorwatha +$638 higher in Moorwatha gap widening

$1,612 33rd pct $2,250 71st pct

Household income distribution

32.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 22.7%

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%

20.5% Under $650 ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%

7.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

2.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.3% Under $650 ◂ +12.0 pts 33.3%

35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 31.5%

11.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 14.8%

0.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.8% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 6.7%

11.1% Asthma ◂ +4.4 pts 6.7%

10.5% Mental health ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

8.4% Other condition ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

6.8% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.5% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.3% Cancer ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.3% None +7.7 pts ▸ 60.0%

25.4% One condition ◂ +8.7 pts 16.7%

8.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 8.3%

5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Howlong in Moorwatha +83 larger in Howlong

83 84th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Howlong in Moorwatha

32 yrs 69th pct —

Median income in Howlong in Moorwatha

$621 48th pct —

Household income in Howlong in Moorwatha

$1,649 48th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Howlong in Moorwatha +0.5 larger in Moorwatha gap widening

2.3 29th pct 2.8 76th pct

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +15.5 pts ▸ 64.0%

39.0% Couples without children +7.0 pts ▸ 46.0%

11.6% One-parent families ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.1% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 45.5%

26.4% 1 person ◂ +8.2 pts 18.2%

12.1% 3 people +6.1 pts ▸ 18.2%

12.2% 4 people +1.4 pts ▸ 13.6%

5.0% 5 people ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

1.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Howlong in Moorwatha +$15 higher in Moorwatha

$290 54th pct $305 59th pct

Mortgage in Howlong in Moorwatha +$217 higher in Moorwatha gap narrowing

$1,300 29th pct $1,517 43rd pct

People / bedroom in Howlong in Moorwatha +0.10 higher in Moorwatha gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.3% Owned outright ◂ +11.5 pts 31.8%

35.6% Owned with a mortgage +0.7 pts ▸ 36.4%

18.3% Rented +9.0 pts ▸ 27.3%

1.3% Other tenure +21.4 pts ▸ 22.7%

1.6% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.0% Separate house +7.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

5.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +24.9 pts 27.3%

26.1% 4 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 27.3%

13.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%

4.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.7% $200–$349 +39.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

17.8% $350–$549 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

17.4% Under $200 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%

22.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

15.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Howlong in Moorwatha +17 more in Howlong

17 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Howlong in Moorwatha +5.67 more in Howlong

5.67 80th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Howlong in Moorwatha +61.4 more in Howlong

61.4 64th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Howlong in Moorwatha +5 more in Howlong

5 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Howlong in Moorwatha

68 90th pct —

How people get to work

69.5% Car (driver) ◂ +13.9 pts 55.6%

8.4% Worked at home +16.6 pts ▸ 25.0%

4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Walked ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.8% 2 vehicles +8.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

14.0% 3 vehicles +31.4 pts ▸ 45.5%

33.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.4 pts 0.0%

7.4% 4 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 13.6%

3.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.2 pts ▸ 30.6%

13.2% Health care & social assistance +11.8 pts ▸ 25.0%

15.5% Manufacturing +3.9 pts ▸ 19.4%

11.1% Construction +5.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

9.6% Retail trade +7.1 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.9% Rental & real estate +7.5 pts ▸ 8.3%

6.4% Education & training +1.9 pts ▸ 8.3%

7.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

4.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Other services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.4% Professionals +17.4 pts ▸ 27.8%

12.9% Managers +9.4 pts ▸ 22.2%

17.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.6 pts 8.3%

8.1% Sales workers +8.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

14.6% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 8.3%

12.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

11.4% Community & personal service ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.2 pts 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Howlong in Moorwatha +4.7 higher in Howlong

4.7 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Howlong in Moorwatha +5.2 more in Howlong

5.2 84th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Howlong in Moorwatha +53.4 pts higher in Howlong

53.4% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Howlong in Moorwatha +52.3 pts higher in Howlong

52.3% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Howlong in Moorwatha +61.0 pts higher in Howlong

61.0% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Howlong in Moorwatha +63.4 pts higher in Howlong

63.4% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Howlong in Moorwatha +85.9 pts higher in Howlong

85.9% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Howlong in Moorwatha +50.3 pts higher in Howlong

50.3% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Howlong in Moorwatha +16.7 more in Howlong

16.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Howlong in Moorwatha +2 higher in Howlong

2 58th pct 0 28th pct

Mean slope in Howlong in Moorwatha +1.1 pts higher in Moorwatha

3.4% 20th pct 4.5% 36th pct

Compare Howlong with nearby areas

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Compare Moorwatha with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Howlong vs Moorwatha [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11957/howlong/vs/SAL12727/moorwatha