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Lewis Ponds vs Ophir

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Lewis Ponds profile · Ophir profile

Lewis Ponds Ophir

Ophir and Lewis Ponds are two sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their work and home lives: Ophir has a higher share of people working from home (20.9%) and more adults with bachelor degrees (18.4%), while Lewis Ponds has more people working or looking for work (77.0%) and far more homes with three or more bedrooms (92.5%). Family life also differs, as 42.0% of people in Lewis Ponds care for children unpaid, compared to 21.4% in Ophir.

While the two areas share a similar typical household income of around $2,000 to $2,100 and both consist entirely of detached houses, some gaps are shifting. This is most evident in their age profiles, with residents in Lewis Ponds now noticeably older than those in Ophir, a gap that has grown to 3 years. Both areas remain far below the national figure for people needing help with daily activities.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 20.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds Unemployment: 4.5 pts higher in Ophir 3+ bedrooms: 15.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds Full-time: 12.1 pts higher in Lewis Ponds Participation: 12.9 pts higher in Lewis Ponds

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +1 larger in Ophir gap narrowing
127 45th pct 128 45th pct
Median age in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +3 yrs older in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +5.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
14.2% 29th pct 8.6% 13th pct
Under 15 in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +4.6 pts higher in Ophir gap widening
15.7% 40th pct 20.3% 72nd pct
De facto in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +2.5 pts higher in Ophir gap steady
10.9% 39th pct 13.4% 60th pct

Age structure

27.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.3 pts 24.2%
15.7% Children (0–14) +4.6 pts ▸ 20.3%
19.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.2 pts 19.5%
14.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.6 pts 8.6%
9.4% Youth (15–24) +4.6 pts ▸ 14.1%

Marital status

64.0% Married ◂ +12.5 pts 51.5%
18.0% Never married +18.9 pts ▸ 36.9%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 2.9%
6.0% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lewis Ponds Ophir

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.8 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
4.7% 20th pct 3.9% 17th pct

Country of birth

90.6% Australia ◂ +9.3 pts 81.3%
3.9% England ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +2.4 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

55.9% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 47.7%
31.5% English +12.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
23.6% Scottish ◂ +17.4 pts 6.3%
7.1% Irish +7.0 pts ▸ 14.1%
7.1% German ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Italian even 2.3%
0.0% Chinese 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 Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

97.6% English only ◂ +9.4 pts 88.3%
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 Lewis Pondsin Ophir +11.2 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
38.6% 44th pct 27.3% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

59.1% Christianity +1.1 pts ▸ 60.2%
38.6% No religion ◂ +11.2 pts 27.3%
0.0% Not stated +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
3.9% Other religions ◂ +3.9 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +2.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
44.1% 48th pct 41.5% 41st pct
Bachelor+ in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +9.4 pts higher in Ophir gap widening
9.0% 26th pct 18.4% 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.1% Year 12 ◂ +2.6 pts 41.5%
32.3% Year 10 +1.8 pts ▸ 34.0%
11.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.4 pts 6.4%
8.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.1 pts 8.5%

Highest qualification level

52.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.6 pts 32.7%
13.8% Bachelor degree +15.0 pts ▸ 28.8%
12.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.1% Education ◂ +15.4 pts 7.7%
20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +10.4 pts 9.6%
15.4% Engineering & related even 15.4%
9.2% Health +2.3 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Society & culture +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
6.2% Creative arts +3.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.7% Agriculture & environment even 7.7%
6.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$134 higher in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
$836 64th pct $702 41st pct
Household income in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$65 higher in Ophir gap narrowing
$2,035 77th pct $2,100 79th pct
Family income in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$190 higher in Ophir gap narrowing
$2,143 66th pct $2,333 75th pct
High earners in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +5.7 pts higher in Ophir gap steady
3.0% 24th pct 8.7% 54th pct
High-income homes in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +3.1 pts higher in Ophir gap narrowing
20.0% 62nd pct 23.1% 70th pct

Household income distribution

27.5% $1,500–$2,999 +16.1 pts ▸ 43.6%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.7 pts 10.3%
20.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 7.7%
0.0% Under $650 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 +2.8 pts ▸ 40.8%
32.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.7 pts 24.3%
17.0% $1,500–$2,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +7.3 pts higher in Lewis Ponds
28.3% 48th pct 21.1% 17th pct
Mental health in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +1.5 pts higher in Ophir
3.1% 17th pct 4.7% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.0 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
2.4% 27th pct 2.3% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.6% Other condition ◂ +7.9 pts 4.7%
10.2% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 8.6%
7.9% Arthritis +2.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
4.7% Cancer +3.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
5.5% Heart disease ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.4% Diabetes +3.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.1% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.3% None ◂ +5.2 pts 64.1%
17.3% One condition +3.0 pts ▸ 20.3%
4.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 3.1%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +9.3 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap narrowing
19.0% 55th pct 9.7% 13th pct
Unpaid carers in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +2.2 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap steady
9.0% 20th pct 6.8% 12th pct
Unpaid child care in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +20.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
42.0% 95th pct 21.4% 31st pct
Defence service in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +4.0 pts higher in Lewis Ponds
4.0% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +7.8 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
34.0% 88th pct 26.2% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +28 yrs older in Lewis Ponds
56 yrs 92nd pct 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Lewis Pondsin Ophir
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$500 higher in Ophir
$2,250 71st pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.1 larger in Lewis Ponds gap steady
2.9 81st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +5.4 pts higher in Ophir gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 24th pct
Living alone in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.6 pts higher in Ophir gap narrowing
22.5% 46th pct 23.1% 48th pct

Family composition

64.0% Couples with children +0.3 pts ▸ 64.3%
30.7% Couples without children ◂ +3.0 pts 27.7%
0.0% One-parent families +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +16.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
35.0% 4 people ◂ +27.3 pts 7.7%
22.5% 1 person +0.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
15.0% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 people +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$80 higher in Ophir
$200 25th pct $280 50th pct
Mortgage in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +$564 higher in Ophir gap widening
$1,889 66th pct $2,453 87th pct
People / bedroom in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.10 higher in Ophir gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +7.7 pts higher in Ophir gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 19th pct
Owned outright in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +6.3 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
52.5% 80th pct 46.2% 65th pct
Separate houses in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +15.6 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
92.5% 84th pct 76.9% 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.5% Owned outright ◂ +6.3 pts 46.2%
42.5% Owned with a mortgage +6.2 pts ▸ 48.7%
0.0% Rented +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 43.6%
25.0% 3 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
12.5% 2 bedrooms +10.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
17.5% 5 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 7.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

70.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +54.8 pts 15.8%
58.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +43.0 pts 15.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +10.2 pts higher in Ophir gap widening
10.7% 29th pct 20.9% 62nd pct
PT commute in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) +2.0 pts ▸ 68.7%
10.7% Worked at home +10.2 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
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

35.0% 2 vehicles +21.4 pts ▸ 56.4%
27.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.6 pts 17.9%
27.5% 4 or more ◂ +9.6 pts 17.9%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.2 pts 12.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +1.3 pts higher in Ophir gap steady
20.3% 16th pct 21.6% 19th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +4.5 pts higher in Ophir gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 63rd pct
Participation in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +12.9 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
77.0% 91st pct 64.1% 62nd pct
Full-time in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +12.1 pts higher in Lewis Ponds gap widening
61.3% 66th pct 49.3% 14th pct

Industries people work in

13.3% Construction +1.6 pts ▸ 14.9%
13.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.1 pts ▸ 13.4%
10.7% Health care & social assistance +1.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
6.7% Public administration & safety +2.3 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 6.0%
6.7% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 6.0%
4.0% Education & training +2.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.3% Mining ◂ +0.9 pts 4.5%
5.3% Retail trade ◂ +0.9 pts 4.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.0% Professional & technical ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.7% Professionals ◂ +0.8 pts 17.9%
17.3% Labourers ◂ +9.9 pts 7.5%
10.7% Clerical & administrative +5.8 pts ▸ 16.4%
16.0% Managers ◂ +5.6 pts 10.4%
16.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.6 pts 13.4%
6.7% Machinery operators & drivers +3.8 pts ▸ 10.4%
6.7% Community & personal service +2.3 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.7% Sales workers ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.1 higher in Ophir
0.0 0th pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.1 more in Ophir
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +6.9 pts higher in Ophir
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 45th pct
Walk to health in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +23.4 more in Ophir
0.0 0th pct 23.4 66th pct
Intersections/km² in Lewis Pondsin Ophir even
0 17th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Lewis Pondsin Ophir +0.8 pts higher in Ophir
9.8% 80th pct 10.6% 84th pct

Compare Lewis Ponds with nearby areas

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Compare Ophir with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lewis Ponds vs Ophir [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12321/lewis-ponds/vs/SAL13101/ophir