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Laffing Waters vs Yarras

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Laffing Waters profile · Yarras profile

Laffing Waters Yarras

Laffing Waters and Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Laffing Waters is much wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,624 compared to $1,274 in Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW). The two areas also differ in age and layout; residents are far older in Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW), where the typical person is 63, while the typical resident in Laffing Waters is 41. Additionally, Laffing Waters has more children and larger households, with 3.0 people per home compared to 2.4 in Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW).

Both areas have remained very similar in their lack of infrastructure since 2011. They are both car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. This shared isolation is reflected in the fact that both areas have no public transport stops or routes.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Yarras Population: 89 larger in Laffing Waters Family income: $1,350 higher in Laffing Waters Personal income: $707 higher in Laffing Waters Household income: $1,011 higher in Laffing Waters

Demographics & Identity

Population in Laffing Watersin Yarras +89 larger in Laffing Waters gap narrowing
98 41st pct 9 6th pct
Median age in Laffing Watersin Yarras +22 yrs older in Yarras gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 63 yrs 97th pct
First Nations in Laffing Watersin Yarras
6.1% 78th pct —
Aged 65+ in Laffing Watersin Yarras
14.3% 30th pct —
Under 15 in Laffing Watersin Yarras
20.4% 72nd pct —
De facto in Laffing Watersin Yarras
11.1% 41st pct —

Age structure

38.8% Older adults (45–64) +39.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
16.3% Young adults (25–44) +28.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
14.3% Seniors (65+) +19.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
11.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

68.0% Married +43.1 pts ▸ 111.1%
30.7% Never married +13.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
6.7% Divorced ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.3% Separated ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Laffing Waters Yarras

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Laffing Watersin Yarras
9.2% 39th pct —

Country of birth

91.8% Australia +8.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.1% New Zealand ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

39.8% English +38.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
18.4% Irish +37.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
49.0% Australian ◂ +15.6 pts 33.3%
10.2% Dutch ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% German ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

95.9% English only +4.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Laffing Watersin Yarras
26.5% 17th pct —

Religious affiliation

71.4% Christianity +28.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.5% No religion ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Laffing Watersin Yarras
53.5% 69th pct —
Bachelor+ in Laffing Watersin Yarras
28.0% 82nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Laffing Watersin Yarras +3 more in Laffing Waters
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Laffing Watersin Yarras
550 78th pct —
ICSEA in Laffing Watersin Yarras
944 24th pct —

Highest year of school

36.6% Year 10 +63.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.5% Year 12 +24.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
7.0% Year 11 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
29.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
6.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.5% Engineering & related +17.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.1% Management & commerce ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Architecture & building ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Health ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Education ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Society & culture ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Laffing Watersin Yarras +$707 higher in Laffing Waters gap widening
$1,281 92nd pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Laffing Watersin Yarras +$1,011 higher in Laffing Waters gap widening
$2,285 86th pct $1,274 30th pct
Family income in Laffing Watersin Yarras +$1,350 higher in Laffing Waters gap narrowing
$2,624 86th pct $1,274 14th pct
High earners in Laffing Watersin Yarras
16.0% 82nd pct —
High-income homes in Laffing Watersin Yarras
18.8% 59th pct —

Household income distribution

37.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
18.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

21.3% Under $650 +12.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
5.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Laffing Watersin Yarras
30.6% 59th pct —
Mental health in Laffing Watersin Yarras
4.1% 21st pct —
Needs assistance in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Other condition +57.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
7.1% Arthritis +37.3 pts ▸ 44.4%
7.1% Asthma ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Heart disease ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Mental health ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.3% None +22.6 pts ▸ 88.9%
24.5% One condition ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
5.1% Two conditions ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Laffing Watersin Yarras
12.0% 20th pct —
Unpaid carers in Laffing Watersin Yarras
4.0% 7th pct —
Unpaid child care in Laffing Watersin Yarras
34.7% 87th pct —
Defence service in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Laffing Watersin Yarras
21.3% 33rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Laffing Watersin Yarras +6 larger in Laffing Waters
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Laffing Watersin Yarras
16 yrs 13th pct —
Median income in Laffing Watersin Yarras
$1,499 90th pct —
Household income in Laffing Watersin Yarras
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Laffing Watersin Yarras +0.6 larger in Laffing Waters gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Laffing Watersin Yarras
10.2% 46th pct —
Living alone in Laffing Watersin Yarras
12.5% 12th pct —

Family composition

25.0% Couples without children +75.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
76.1% Couples with children ◂ +76.1 pts 0.0%
10.2% One-parent families ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

28.1% 2 people ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
21.9% 4 people ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
18.8% 3 people ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% 1 person ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% 5 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% 6 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Laffing Watersin Yarras
$300 57th pct —
Mortgage in Laffing Watersin Yarras
$1,733 57th pct —
People / bedroom in Laffing Watersin Yarras +0.10 higher in Laffing Waters gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Laffing Watersin Yarras
21.9% 64th pct —
Owned outright in Laffing Watersin Yarras
40.6% 48th pct —
Separate houses in Laffing Watersin Yarras
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Laffing Watersin Yarras
90.6% 80th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

40.6% Owned outright +159.4 pts ▸ 200.0%
43.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
21.9% Rented ◂ +21.9 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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% 5 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
15.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Laffing Watersin Yarras
6.9% 15th pct —
PT commute in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Laffing Watersin Yarras +44 longer in Yarras
35 71st pct 79 96th pct
Drive to city in Laffing Watersin Yarras +9 longer in Laffing Waters
155 91st pct 146 89th pct

How people get to work

69.0% Car (driver) ◂ +69.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% Worked at home ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
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

34.4% 4 or more +99.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
31.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
21.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
21.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Laffing Watersin Yarras
27.1% 36th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Laffing Watersin Yarras
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Laffing Watersin Yarras
77.3% 92nd pct —
Full-time in Laffing Watersin Yarras
63.8% 75th pct —

Industries people work in

20.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
13.8% Construction ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Education & training ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Manufacturing ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Professional & technical ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.6% Professionals ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
17.2% Managers ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
6.9% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Sales workers ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Laffing Watersin Yarras +0.1 higher in Laffing Waters
0.1 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Laffing Watersin Yarras +2.0 pts higher in Laffing Waters
2.0% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Laffing Watersin Yarras even
0 8th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Laffing Watersin Yarras +1.5 pts higher in Yarras
5.4% 46th pct 6.9% 62nd pct

Compare Laffing Waters with nearby areas

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Compare Yarras with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Laffing Waters vs Yarras [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12242/laffing-waters/vs/SAL14498/yarras