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Johns River vs Middle Brother

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Johns River profile · Middle Brother profile

Johns River Middle Brother

Johns River and Middle Brother are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Johns River is larger and has a more varied population, with more children and people in de facto relationships. In contrast, Middle Brother is sparsely populated and far older, with a typical resident aged 59 and 32.7% of people aged 65 and over. Health needs are also more common in Middle Brother, where 42.3% of people have a long-term health condition, compared to 29.2% in Johns River.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who need help with daily activities. They also share similar housing styles, with 100% of homes being separate detached houses. While they are close neighbours, Johns River has more street connectivity and more homes owned outright, at 47.1% compared to 29.2% in Middle Brother. The gap in full-time employment remains large, with 56.8% of people working full-time in Johns River compared to 37.0% in Middle Brother.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 25.2 pts higher in Johns River Population: 294 larger in Johns River Full-time: 19.8 pts higher in Johns River De facto: 16.3 pts higher in Johns River Owned outright: 17.9 pts higher in Johns River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +294 larger in Johns River gap steady
346 60th pct 52 29th pct
Median age in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +9 yrs older in Middle Brother gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +2.9 pts higher in Middle Brother gap steady
8.7% 86th pct 11.5% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +10.4 pts higher in Middle Brother gap steady
22.3% 65th pct 32.7% 89th pct
Under 15 in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.6 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
15.3% 38th pct 7.7% 12th pct
De facto in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +16.3 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
16.3% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

38.7% Older adults (45–64) +5.5 pts ▸ 44.2%
22.3% Seniors (65+) +10.4 pts ▸ 32.7%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) +1.7 pts ▸ 17.3%
15.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.6 pts 7.7%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.6 pts 5.8%

Marital status

37.8% Married +21.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
33.7% Never married ◂ +6.2 pts 27.5%
16.0% Divorced ◂ +6.2 pts 9.8%
4.4% Widowed +7.3 pts ▸ 11.8%
5.8% Separated ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Johns River Middle Brother

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +6.9 pts higher in Middle Brother gap widening
10.4% 45th pct 17.3% 72nd pct

Country of birth

74.0% Australia +4.9 pts ▸ 78.8%
4.6% England +1.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

41.3% English +10.6 pts ▸ 51.9%
36.7% Australian +3.7 pts ▸ 40.4%
8.7% Irish +6.7 pts ▸ 15.4%
8.1% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 5.8%
1.4% German +4.3 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.0% Dutch ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.2% Italian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +0.9 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
0.9% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.7% English only +17.2 pts ▸ 101.9%
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 Johns Riverin Middle Brother +4.1 pts higher in Middle Brother gap narrowing
28.6% 21st pct 32.7% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

53.5% Christianity +4.2 pts ▸ 57.7%
28.6% No religion +4.1 pts ▸ 32.7%
14.5% Not stated ◂ +8.7 pts 5.8%
1.2% Islam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +8.3 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
35.3% 24th pct 27.1% 10th pct
Bachelor+ in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +4.5 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
14.3% 48th pct 9.8% 29th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

12.0% Year 9 or below +23.4 pts ▸ 35.4%
35.3% Year 12 ◂ +8.3 pts 27.1%
31.1% Year 10 ◂ +6.1 pts 25.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.4% Certificate III / IV +41.4 pts ▸ 71.9%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.7 pts ▸ 21.9%
10.9% Bachelor degree +4.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.0% Engineering & related +37.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +16.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
12.5% Health even 12.5%
4.9% Management & commerce +7.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.8% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$32 higher in Johns River gap widening
$592 24th pct $560 19th pct
Household income in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$149 higher in Middle Brother gap narrowing
$1,194 25th pct $1,343 36th pct
Family income in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$221 higher in Johns River gap narrowing
$1,513 27th pct $1,292 14th pct
High earners in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +3.4 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
3.4% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +9.2 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
9.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.3 pts 12.5%
35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
24.4% Under $650 ◂ +7.7 pts 16.7%
5.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 ◂ +5.1 pts 41.2%
31.6% $650–$1,499 +7.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
8.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +13.1 pts higher in Middle Brother
29.2% 52nd pct 42.3% 93rd pct
Mental health in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.2 pts higher in Middle Brother
8.4% 53rd pct 9.6% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +4.4 pts higher in Middle Brother gap steady
5.2% 57th pct 9.6% 88th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.4% Arthritis +12.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
7.8% Asthma +13.4 pts ▸ 21.2%
6.1% Heart disease +3.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
8.4% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.2% Other condition ◂ +1.5 pts 5.8%
5.8% Diabetes even 5.8%
3.2% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.7% Dementia ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.3% None ◂ +15.9 pts 38.5%
19.7% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
6.1% Two conditions +11.2 pts ▸ 17.3%
5.2% Three or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +8.6 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
18.4% 51st pct 9.8% 13th pct
Unpaid carers in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +3.1 pts higher in Middle Brother gap widening
12.6% 48th pct 15.7% 77th pct
Unpaid child care in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.6 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
19.4% 24th pct 11.8% 9th pct
Defence service in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +4.5 pts higher in Johns River
4.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.9 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
25.5% 58th pct 17.6% 17th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +24 larger in Johns River
30 73rd pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +37 yrs older in Middle Brother
22 yrs 33rd pct 59 yrs 94th pct
Year 12 in Johns Riverin Middle Brother
15.0% 6th pct —
Median income in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$92 higher in Middle Brother
$483 30th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
$1,374 35th pct $1,375 35th pct
Indigenous language in Johns Riverin Middle Brother
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +0.1 larger in Middle Brother gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.4 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
18.2% 83rd pct 10.9% 50th pct
Living alone in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +25.2 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
25.2% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

34.3% Couples without children +17.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
41.1% Couples with children ◂ +8.5 pts 32.6%
18.2% One-parent families ◂ +7.4 pts 10.9%
1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.5% 2 people ◂ +2.9 pts 41.7%
25.2% 1 person ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
15.1% 3 people ◂ +2.6 pts 12.5%
7.6% 4 people ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% 5 people ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$57 higher in Johns River
$300 57th pct $243 38th pct
Mortgage in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +$281 higher in Middle Brother gap widening
$1,344 31st pct $1,625 50th pct
People / bedroom in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.4 pts higher in Middle Brother gap widening
9.2% 24th pct 16.7% 50th pct
Owned outright in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +17.9 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
47.1% 68th pct 29.2% 21st pct
Separate houses in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +16.6 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
87.4% 72nd pct 70.8% 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Owned outright ◂ +17.9 pts 29.2%
43.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.0 pts 41.7%
9.2% Rented +7.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
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

55.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.8 pts 41.7%
25.2% 4 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 29.2%
10.1% 2 bedrooms +10.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
6.7% 5 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

90.9% $200–$349 ◂ +90.9 pts 0.0%
54.5% $350–$549 ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.8% $1,000–$1,799 +51.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
26.9% $1,800–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
19.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +3.3 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
3.3% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.1 pts higher in Johns River gap steady
15.9% 48th pct 14.8% 45th pct
PT commute in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.8% Car (driver) ◂ +11.7 pts 48.1%
15.9% Worked at home ◂ +1.1 pts 14.8%
3.8% Walked ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles +14.2 pts ▸ 54.2%
24.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.5 pts 16.7%
14.2% 4 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
18.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +7.7 pts higher in Middle Brother gap narrowing
27.0% 35th pct 34.7% 63rd pct
Recent arrivals in Johns Riverin Middle Brother
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.5 pts higher in Middle Brother gap narrowing
8.5% 87th pct 10.0% 90th pct
Participation in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +10.9 pts higher in Middle Brother gap widening
48.0% 18th pct 58.8% 43rd pct
Full-time in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +19.8 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
56.8% 43rd pct 37.0% 0th pct

Industries people work in

19.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other services +12.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
9.1% Retail trade +5.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
8.3% Accommodation & food +6.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.1% Construction ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Education & training ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% Manufacturing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Administrative & support ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.4% Labourers +15.2 pts ▸ 29.6%
18.2% Technicians & trades +7.7 pts ▸ 25.9%
19.7% Professionals ◂ +8.6 pts 11.1%
12.9% Managers +1.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.9% Community & personal service ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.0 higher in Johns River
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.2 more in Johns River
1.2 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +40.7 pts higher in Johns River
40.7% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Johns Riverin Middle Brother even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.0 more in Johns River
20.2 62nd pct 19.2 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +2 higher in Johns River
3 60th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Johns Riverin Middle Brother +1.9 pts higher in Johns River
13.3% 89th pct 11.4% 86th pct

Compare Johns River with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Johns River vs Middle Brother [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12046/johns-river/vs/SAL12612/middle-brother