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Johns River vs Rossglen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.7 km apart · Johns River profile · Rossglen profile

Johns River Rossglen

Johns River and Rossglen are two neighbouring New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Rossglen is sparsely populated and significantly older, with a typical resident aged 61 compared to 50 in Johns River. This difference is clear in the number of seniors, who make up 42% of Rossglen but 22.3% of Johns River. Rossglen also has a much higher share of people who use a language other than English at home (12% versus 0.9%) and those who report no religion (48% versus 28.6%). In contrast, Johns River has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.3% compared to 0%) and a larger First Nations population (8.7% compared to 0%).

Both areas have remained consistent with each other in a few key ways since 2011, such as their identical reliance on detached houses and a shared lack of nearby public transport. They are also very similar in their typical weekly rents, both sitting at $300, and their typical household incomes. While Johns River has slightly higher typical family incomes and more people working or looking for work, both areas sit well below the national figure for these measures.

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 30.1 pts higher in Rossglen First Nations: 8.7 pts higher in Johns River Population: 296 larger in Johns River Aged 65+: 19.7 pts higher in Rossglen No religion: 19.4 pts higher in Rossglen

Demographics & Identity

Population in Johns Riverin Rossglen +296 larger in Johns River gap widening
346 60th pct 50 28th pct
Median age in Johns Riverin Rossglen +11 yrs older in Rossglen gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Johns Riverin Rossglen +8.7 pts higher in Johns River gap steady
8.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Johns Riverin Rossglen +19.7 pts higher in Rossglen gap widening
22.3% 65th pct 42.0% 98th pct
Under 15 in Johns Riverin Rossglen +5.3 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
15.3% 38th pct 10.0% 16th pct
De facto in Johns Riverin Rossglen +1.7 pts higher in Rossglen gap steady
16.3% 76th pct 17.9% 83rd pct

Age structure

22.3% Seniors (65+) +19.7 pts ▸ 42.0%
38.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.7 pts 14.0%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 18.0%
15.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.3 pts 10.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 8.0%

Marital status

37.8% Married +13.4 pts ▸ 51.1%
33.7% Never married +4.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
16.0% Divorced ◂ +7.1 pts 8.9%
4.4% Widowed +8.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
5.8% Separated +0.9 pts ▸ 6.7%

Age & sex structure

Johns River Rossglen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Johns Riverin Rossglen +4.4 pts higher in Johns River gap steady
10.4% 45th pct 6.0% 25th pct

Country of birth

74.0% Australia ◂ +2.0 pts 72.0%
4.6% England ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
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

36.7% Australian +9.3 pts ▸ 46.0%
41.3% English ◂ +17.3 pts 24.0%
8.1% Scottish +5.9 pts ▸ 14.0%
8.7% Irish +1.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.0% Dutch +4.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.4% German +4.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
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 Rossglen +11.1 pts higher in Rossglen gap widening
0.9% 33rd pct 12.0% 78th pct
Limited English in Johns Riverin Rossglen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.7% English only ◂ +2.7 pts 82.0%
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 Johns Riverin Rossglen +19.4 pts higher in Rossglen gap widening
28.6% 21st pct 48.0% 74th pct

Religious affiliation

53.5% Christianity ◂ +21.5 pts 32.0%
28.6% No religion +19.4 pts ▸ 48.0%
14.5% Not stated ◂ +8.5 pts 6.0%
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 Rossglen +1.3 pts higher in Johns River gap steady
35.3% 24th pct 34.0% 21st pct
Bachelor+ in Johns Riverin Rossglen +14.3 pts higher in Johns River gap widening
14.3% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Johns Riverin Rossglen +1 more in Rossglen
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Johns Riverin Rossglen
— 896 100th pct
ICSEA in Johns Riverin Rossglen
— 962 33rd pct

Highest year of school

35.3% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 34.0%
31.1% Year 10 +2.9 pts ▸ 34.0%
12.0% Year 9 or below +5.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.4% Certificate III / IV +19.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.4 pts 10.7%
10.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
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 +4.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.2% Education +5.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.5% Health ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Johns Riverin Rossglen +$68 higher in Johns River gap widening
$592 24th pct $524 14th pct
Household income in Johns Riverin Rossglen +$87 higher in Rossglen gap narrowing
$1,194 25th pct $1,281 31st pct
Family income in Johns Riverin Rossglen +$305 higher in Johns River gap widening
$1,513 27th pct $1,208 12th pct
High earners in Johns Riverin Rossglen +3.4 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
3.4% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Johns Riverin Rossglen +9.2 pts higher in Johns River
9.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.3 pts 20.0%
24.4% Under $650 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
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 +13.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.7 pts 28.9%
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 Rossglen +14.8 pts higher in Rossglen
29.2% 52nd pct 44.0% 95th pct
Mental health in Johns Riverin Rossglen +3.6 pts higher in Rossglen
8.4% 53rd pct 12.0% 83rd pct
Needs assistance in Johns Riverin Rossglen +8.8 pts higher in Rossglen gap widening
5.2% 57th pct 14.0% 99th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.8% Diabetes +14.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
7.8% Asthma +8.2 pts ▸ 16.0%
8.4% Mental health +3.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.4% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 8.0%
1.7% Lung condition +6.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.2% Other condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 6.0%
3.2% Cancer +2.8 pts ▸ 6.0%
1.7% Dementia ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.3% None ◂ +16.3 pts 38.0%
19.7% One condition +12.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
6.1% Two conditions +7.9 pts ▸ 14.0%
5.2% Three or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Johns Riverin Rossglen +2.8 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
18.4% 51st pct 15.6% 37th pct
Unpaid carers in Johns Riverin Rossglen +7.4 pts higher in Rossglen gap narrowing
12.6% 48th pct 20.0% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Johns Riverin Rossglen +0.6 pts higher in Rossglen gap narrowing
19.4% 24th pct 20.0% 26th pct
Defence service in Johns Riverin Rossglen +5.5 pts higher in Rossglen
4.5% 76th pct 10.0% 96th pct
Housework 15h+ in Johns Riverin Rossglen +12.2 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
25.5% 58th pct 13.3% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Johns Riverin Rossglen +30 larger in Johns River
30 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Johns Riverin Rossglen +12 yrs older in Rossglen
22 yrs 33rd pct 34 yrs 72nd pct
Year 12 in Johns Riverin Rossglen
15.0% 6th pct —
Median income in Johns Riverin Rossglen
$483 30th pct —
Household income in Johns Riverin Rossglen +$251 higher in Rossglen
$1,374 35th pct $1,625 47th pct
Indigenous language in Johns Riverin Rossglen
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Johns Riverin Rossglen +0.3 larger in Johns River gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Johns Riverin Rossglen +30.1 pts higher in Rossglen gap widening
18.2% 83rd pct 48.3% 100th pct
Living alone in Johns Riverin Rossglen +10.2 pts higher in Johns River
25.2% 55th pct 15.0% 19th pct

Family composition

34.3% Couples without children +34.6 pts ▸ 69.0%
18.2% One-parent families +30.1 pts ▸ 48.3%
41.1% Couples with children ◂ +27.3 pts 13.8%
1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.5% 2 people +10.5 pts ▸ 55.0%
25.2% 1 person ◂ +10.2 pts 15.0%
15.1% 3 people ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
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 Rossglen even
$300 57th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Johns Riverin Rossglen +$261 higher in Johns River
$1,344 31st pct $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in Johns Riverin Rossglen +0.10 higher in Johns River gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Johns Riverin Rossglen +9.2 pts higher in Johns River
9.2% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Johns Riverin Rossglen +17.9 pts higher in Rossglen
47.1% 68th pct 65.0% 95th pct
Separate houses in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Johns Riverin Rossglen +7.4 pts higher in Johns River
87.4% 72nd pct 80.0% 51st pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Owned outright +17.9 pts ▸ 65.0%
43.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.7 pts 25.0%
9.2% Rented ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
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 +4.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
25.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.2 pts 20.0%
10.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.8% $1,000–$1,799 +71.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
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 Rossglen +3.3 pts higher in Johns River
3.3% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Johns Riverin Rossglen
15.9% 48th pct —
PT commute in Johns Riverin Rossglen
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Johns Riverin Rossglen
— 83 98th pct

How people get to work

59.8% Car (driver) +13.5 pts ▸ 73.3%
15.9% Worked at home ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +5.0 pts 35.0%
24.2% 1 vehicle +0.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.3% 3 vehicles +1.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.2% 4 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 15.0%
3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Johns Riverin Rossglen +0.4 pts higher in Johns River gap steady
27.0% 35th pct 26.5% 34th pct
Recent arrivals in Johns Riverin Rossglen
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Johns Riverin Rossglen
8.5% 87th pct —
Participation in Johns Riverin Rossglen +14.6 pts higher in Johns River gap narrowing
48.0% 18th pct 33.3% 4th pct
Full-time in Johns Riverin Rossglen
56.8% 43rd pct —

Industries people work in

4.5% Manufacturing +28.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.1% Construction +21.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
9.1% Retail trade ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Education & training ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other services ◂ +6.1 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

18.2% Technicians & trades +21.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.3% Clerical & administrative +18.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
19.7% Professionals ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
14.4% Labourers ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Managers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Community & personal service ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Johns Riverin Rossglen +1.0 higher in Johns River
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Johns Riverin Rossglen +1.2 more in Johns River
1.2 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Johns Riverin Rossglen +40.7 pts higher in Johns River
40.7% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Johns Riverin Rossglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Johns Riverin Rossglen +20.2 more in Johns River
20.2 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Johns Riverin Rossglen +1 higher in Johns River
3 60th pct 1 53rd pct
Mean slope in Johns Riverin Rossglen +6.3 pts higher in Johns River
13.3% 89th pct 7.0% 62nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Johns River vs Rossglen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12046/johns-river/vs/SAL13431/rossglen