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Little River vs Wereboldera

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Little River profile · Wereboldera profile

Little River Wereboldera

Little River (NSW) and Wereboldera are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Little River (NSW) has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 50 compared to 35 in Wereboldera. There is also a large gap in wealth; the typical weekly family income in Little River (NSW) is $3,124, which is far higher than the $1,625 seen in Wereboldera.

Daily life in both places is very similar, as neither area has any homes within a short walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. While Wereboldera is slightly more walkable and has five schools within 3 km compared to none in Little River (NSW), both remain car-dependent. This shared reliance on vehicles is consistent across the region, with both areas having no homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Little Riverin Wereboldera +29 larger in Little River gap narrowing
38 23rd pct 9 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 9
Median age in Little Riverin Wereboldera +15 yrs older in Little River
50 yrs 71st pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
34.2% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
26.3% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

26.3% Children (0–14) +40.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
39.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%
34.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
18.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

75.0% Married ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% Never married +58.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Little River Wereboldera

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

  • 85+ in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Little River: 11.8% males, 11.8% females; 65–69 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Little River: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 60–64 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Little River: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Little River: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 40–44 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Little River: 11.8% males, 8.8% females; 35–39 in Wereboldera: 25.0% males, 25.0% females
  • 30–34 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Little River: 0.0% males, 14.7% females; 10–14 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Little River: 0.0% males, 14.7% females; 5–9 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Little River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wereboldera: 0.0% males, 50.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

7.9% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%

Country of birth

73.7% Australia ◂ +29.2 pts 44.4%
0.0% England even 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%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

63.2% English ◂ +63.2 pts 0.0%
47.4% Australian ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
15.8% Irish ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% German ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

97.4% English only ◂ +97.4 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

23.7% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%

Religious affiliation

71.1% Christianity ◂ +71.1 pts 0.0%
13.2% Not stated +20.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.7% No religion ◂ +23.7 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

56.3% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 47.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.3%
13.9% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Little Riverin Wereboldera +5 more in Wereboldera
0 0th pct 5 73rd pct
— 283 46th pct
— 954 28th pct

Highest year of school

56.3% Year 12 ◂ +6.3 pts 50.0%
15.6% Year 10 ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +52.2 pts 0.0%
21.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
21.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

30.4% Engineering & related ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
21.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% Management & commerce ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Little Riverin Wereboldera +$434 higher in Little River
$1,333 94th pct $899 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $924
  • First area, 2021: $1,333
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Household income in Little Riverin Wereboldera +$1,499 higher in Little River
$3,124 98th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,937
  • First area, 2021: $3,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Little Riverin Wereboldera +$1,499 higher in Little River
$3,124 92nd pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,937
  • First area, 2021: $3,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
16.7% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Personal income distribution

41.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Under $650 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

26.3% 37th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Lung condition ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Arthritis ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.4% None ◂ +68.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% One condition ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

36.1% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 34.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Little Riverin Wereboldera
19.4% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
8.3% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Little Riverin Wereboldera even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
50 yrs 87th pct —
$1,625 91st pct —
$3,750 93rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Little Riverin Wereboldera +0.2 larger in Wereboldera
2.8 76th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$1,842 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,842
  • First area, 2021: $1,842
People / bedroom in Little Riverin Wereboldera +0.20 higher in Wereboldera
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

Transport & Vehicles

28.6% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Little Riverin Wereboldera even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Car (driver) ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
28.6% Worked at home ◂ +28.6 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%

Migration & Movement

10.5% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
77.8% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.1%
  • First area, 2021: 77.8%
35.7% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 75.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%

Industries people work in

28.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +71.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
28.6% Construction ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
10.7% Other services ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Managers ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
32.1% Labourers ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
10.7% Professionals ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Little Riverin Wereboldera +0.5 higher in Wereboldera
0.0 0th pct 0.5 51st pct
Types ≤15 min in Little Riverin Wereboldera +0.7 more in Wereboldera
0.0 0th pct 0.7 55th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Little Riverin Wereboldera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Little Riverin Wereboldera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Little Riverin Wereboldera +16.7 pts higher in Wereboldera
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Little Riverin Wereboldera +16.7 pts higher in Wereboldera
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 51st pct
Walk to health in Little Riverin Wereboldera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Little Riverin Wereboldera +222.2 more in Wereboldera
0.0 0th pct 222.2 93rd pct
Intersections/km² in Little Riverin Wereboldera +2 higher in Wereboldera
0 26th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Little Riverin Wereboldera +8.3 pts higher in Little River
22.7% 100th pct 14.4% 91st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Little River vs Wereboldera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12366/little-river/vs/SAL14247/wereboldera