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Little Forest vs Pointer Mountain

Name: Little Forest vs Pointer Mountain — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Little Forest profile · Pointer Mountain profile

Little Forest Pointer Mountain

Little Forest and Pointer Mountain are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Little Forest has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 59, compared to 48 in Pointer Mountain. There is also a notable difference in wealth; the typical weekly household income in Pointer Mountain is $1,624, which is well higher than the $1,218 seen in Little Forest. Additionally, Little Forest has three schools within 3 km, while Pointer Mountain has none.

These differences in income are mirrored by a widening gap in housing costs, as typical monthly home-loan payments are well higher in Pointer Mountain. Despite these contrasts, both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, or shops. Both places also have a similar number of people per home, and both sit well above the national figure for typical age.

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Where they differ most

Population: 171 larger in Little Forest Median age: 11 yrs older in Little Forest People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Pointer Mountain Personal income: $330 higher in Pointer Mountain Mortgage: $733 higher in Pointer Mountain

Demographics & Identity

Population in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +171 larger in Little Forest gap widening

185 52nd pct 14 10th pct

Median age in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +11 yrs older in Little Forest gap widening

59 yrs 91st pct 48 yrs 62nd pct

Age structure

38.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.5 pts 21.4%

35.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.7 pts 21.4%

12.4% Children (0–14) +9.0 pts ▸ 21.4%

11.4% Young adults (25–44) +10.1 pts ▸ 21.4%

7.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

66.5% Married +11.3 pts ▸ 77.8%

15.0% Never married ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

10.8% Divorced ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

4.8% Separated ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Little Forest Pointer Mountain

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.8% Australia +23.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.6% England ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

2.7% Italy ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.6% South Africa ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.1% English +23.2 pts ▸ 64.3%

10.8% Irish +32.0 pts ▸ 42.9%

41.1% Australian ◂ +41.1 pts 0.0%

14.1% Scottish ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% German ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.7% Dutch ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese 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

Language used at home

93.5% English only +6.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

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% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

41.6% No religion +29.8 pts ▸ 71.4%

53.5% Christianity ◂ +24.9 pts 28.6%

5.4% Not stated ◂ +5.4 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%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +3 more in Little Forest

3 67th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain

331 51st pct —

ICSEA in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain

1,021 67th pct —

Highest year of school

48.1% Year 12 +7.4 pts ▸ 55.6%

25.3% Year 10 +30.2 pts ▸ 55.6%

14.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

4.3% Year 11 ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%

22.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%

12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

10.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

4.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Management & commerce +83.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

16.8% Engineering & related ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%

10.4% Architecture & building ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

9.6% Society & culture ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

8.8% Health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

5.6% Education ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

4.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +$330 higher in Pointer Mountain gap narrowing

$619 27th pct $949 77th pct

Household income in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +$406 higher in Pointer Mountain

$1,218 26th pct $1,624 56th pct

Family income in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +$500 higher in Pointer Mountain

$1,375 19th pct $1,875 49th pct

Household income distribution

35.9% $650–$1,499 +44.1 pts ▸ 80.0%

17.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

10.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

4.7% Under $650 ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.3% Under $650 ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%

21.6% $650–$1,499 +22.9 pts ▸ 44.4%

13.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

7.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.8% Arthritis +17.9 pts ▸ 35.7%

7.6% Other condition ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

7.0% Asthma ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

7.0% Mental health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.4% None ◂ +1.2 pts 57.1%

23.2% One condition +5.3 pts ▸ 28.6%

8.1% Two conditions ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +0.2 larger in Pointer Mountain gap narrowing

2.6 57th pct 2.8 76th pct

Family composition

47.7% Couples with children +12.3 pts ▸ 60.0%

54.3% Couples without children ◂ +21.0 pts 33.3%

6.0% One-parent families ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

56.3% 2 people +23.8 pts ▸ 80.0%

18.8% 4 people ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

17.2% 1 person ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

17.2% 5 people ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

6.3% 3 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain

$350 71st pct —

Mortgage in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +$733 higher in Pointer Mountain

$1,434 37th pct $2,167 80th pct

People / bedroom in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +0.20 higher in Pointer Mountain

0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

64.1% Owned outright ◂ +64.1 pts 0.0%

26.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%

10.9% Rented ◂ +10.9 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

32.8% 3 bedrooms +47.2 pts ▸ 80.0%

4.7% 2 bedrooms +55.3 pts ▸ 60.0%

43.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%

17.2% 5 or more ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

45.2% Car (driver) ◂ +7.7 pts 37.5%

30.1% Worked at home ◂ +30.1 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

48.4% 2 vehicles +11.6 pts ▸ 60.0%

23.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%

23.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%

12.5% 4 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%

12.3% Retail trade ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

12.3% Professional & technical ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

12.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

11.0% Construction ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

6.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

5.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Manufacturing ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

4.1% Education & training ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

4.1% Other services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.6% Clerical & administrative +40.4 pts ▸ 50.0%

26.0% Professionals ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%

20.5% Managers ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%

16.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%

11.0% Community & personal service ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

8.2% Labourers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

5.5% Sales workers ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain even

1 45th pct 1 45th pct

Mean slope in Little Forest in Pointer Mountain +6.4 pts higher in Pointer Mountain

9.4% 78th pct 15.8% 93rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Little Forest vs Pointer Mountain [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12360/little-forest/vs/SAL13247/pointer-mountain

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity

Age structure

Marital status

Age & sex structure

🌏 Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

Ancestry

💬 Language

Language used at home

🕊️ Religion

Religious affiliation

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

Highest qualification level

Field of qualification

💰 Income

Household income distribution

Personal income distribution

🩺 Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

Number of long-term health conditions

🤝 Community Participation

🪃 First Nations

🏠 Family & Households

Family composition

Household size

🏘️ Housing & Dwellings

How homes are owned or rented

Types of homes

Bedrooms per home

🚗 Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

Motor vehicles per home

🚆 Migration & Movement

💼 Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

Occupations people work in

🚶 Walkability

Compare Little Forest with nearby areas

Compare Pointer Mountain with nearby areas

Cite this page

Demographics & Identity

Ancestry & Birthplace

Language

Religion

Education & Qualifications

Income

Health & Disability

Community Participation

First Nations

Family & Households

Housing & Dwellings

Transport & Vehicles

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Walkability