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Lords Hill vs Palarang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Lords Hill profile · Palarang profile

Lords Hill Palarang

Lords Hill and Palarang are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their age and social profiles. Palarang has a much older population, with 50% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to just 9.1% in Lords Hill. Palarang also has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (38.1% versus 0.0%) and more people born overseas (11.5% versus 0.0%). In contrast, Lords Hill has a much higher typical personal income of $1,124 per week, which is well above the $840 seen in Palarang.

Both areas have very similar housing patterns, with about two people per home and typical weekly rents around $200 to $220. They also share a lack of children under 15 and an absence of public transport stops. While they share these basic traits, the gap in typical personal income has widened since the last census, as Lords Hill has moved further ahead of Palarang in this measure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lords Hillin Palarang +7 larger in Lords Hill gap narrowing
33 20th pct 26 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 33
  • Second area, 2016: 58
  • Second area, 2021: 26
Median age in Lords Hillin Palarang +3 yrs older in Palarang gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Lords Hillin Palarang +40.9 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
9.1% 14th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Under 15 in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Lords Hillin Palarang +38.1 pts higher in Palarang
0.0% 0th pct 38.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Age structure

39.4% Older adults (45–64) +10.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.1% Seniors (65+) +40.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.2% Youth (15–24) +15.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +19.2 pts 30.8%
25.0% Never married ◂ +5.8 pts 19.2%
13.9% Divorced ◂ +2.4 pts 11.5%
11.1% Widowed ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Separated ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lords Hill Palarang

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

  • 85+ in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 20.0% females
  • 65–69 in Lords Hill: 15.8% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 15.8% females; 60–64 in Palarang: 20.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Lords Hill: 26.3% males, 21.1% females; 55–59 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 26.7% females
  • 50–54 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Lords Hill: 21.1% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 10–14 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Lords Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lords Hillin Palarang +11.5 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.5% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +11.5 pts 88.5%
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

66.7% English ◂ +24.4 pts 42.3%
45.5% Australian ◂ +30.1 pts 15.4%
0.0% Irish +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% Scottish +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
15.2% German +0.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
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

Other language in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

103.0% English only ◂ +3.0 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 Lords Hillin Palarang +31.8 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
18.2% 8th pct 50.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Religious affiliation

78.8% Christianity ◂ +32.6 pts 46.2%
18.2% No religion +31.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.2% Not stated ◂ +15.2 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

Year 12 in Lords Hillin Palarang +4.0 pts higher in Palarang
48.1% 58th pct 52.2% 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%
Bachelor+ in Lords Hillin Palarang +23.1 pts higher in Palarang
0.0% 0th pct 23.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Lords Hillin Palarang +3 more in Lords Hill
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
108 27th pct —
941 23rd pct —

Highest year of school

48.1% Year 12 +4.0 pts ▸ 52.2%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Year 9 or below +6.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.9 pts 42.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
20.0% Certificate III / IV +1.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
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

45.0% Health ◂ +29.2 pts 15.8%
30.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.9 pts 21.1%
20.0% Management & commerce +1.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
20.0% Education ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building 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 Lords Hillin Palarang +$284 higher in Lords Hill gap widening
$1,124 88th pct $840 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $840
Household income in Lords Hillin Palarang +$187 higher in Palarang gap narrowing
$1,437 43rd pct $1,624 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Family income in Lords Hillin Palarang +$1,126 higher in Lords Hill gap widening
$3,250 94th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $3,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
High earners in Lords Hillin Palarang +7.5 pts higher in Palarang
19.4% 88th pct 26.9% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Household income distribution

61.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
30.8% Under $650 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

19.4% $650–$1,499 +42.1 pts ▸ 61.5%
36.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.2 pts 26.9%
25.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lords Hillin Palarang +1.2 pts higher in Lords Hill
24.2% 27th pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

27.3% Arthritis ◂ +15.7 pts 11.5%
9.1% Cancer +6.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition 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

69.7% None +18.8 pts ▸ 88.5%
21.2% One condition ◂ +5.8 pts 15.4%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lords Hillin Palarang +1.9 pts higher in Lords Hill
25.0% 75th pct 23.1% 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
Unpaid carers in Lords Hillin Palarang +10.9 pts higher in Palarang
8.3% 16th pct 19.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Unpaid child care in Lords Hillin Palarang +0.2 pts higher in Lords Hill
19.4% 24th pct 19.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Defence service in Lords Hillin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Lords Hillin Palarang +1.9 pts higher in Lords Hill
25.0% 55th pct 23.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lords Hillin Palarang +0.1 larger in Palarang gap steady
1.9 11th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

39.1% Couples without children +27.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
52.2% Couples with children ◂ +9.3 pts 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

69.2% 1 person ◂ +35.9 pts 33.3%
38.5% 2 people +11.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lords Hillin Palarang +$15 higher in Lords Hill gap narrowing
$220 31st pct $205 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: $160
  • First area, 2021: $220
  • Second area, 2016: $48
  • Second area, 2021: $205
— $1,660 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Lords Hillin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

61.5% Owned outright ◂ +28.2 pts 33.3%
46.2% Rented ◂ +12.8 pts 33.3%
0.0% Other tenure +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

123.1% Separate house ◂ +23.1 pts 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

46.2% 4 bedrooms +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 25.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 5 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

66.7% $200–$349 +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Lords Hillin Palarang
33.3% 86th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Worked at home +51.3 pts ▸ 84.6%
57.1% Car (driver) ◂ +34.1 pts 23.1%
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

23.1% 2 vehicles +43.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
38.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lords Hillin Palarang +7.3 pts higher in Palarang gap narrowing
8.1% 2nd pct 15.4% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Lords Hillin Palarang +3.2 pts higher in Palarang
58.3% 42nd pct 61.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%
57.1% 44th pct —

Industries people work in

57.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +42.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
28.6% Education & training ◂ +28.6 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% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers +28.2 pts ▸ 61.5%
14.3% Labourers +16.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
19.0% Professionals +4.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Lords Hillin Palarang even
0 23rd pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Lords Hillin Palarang +2.6 pts higher in Lords Hill
7.8% 69th pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lords Hill vs Palarang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12397/lords-hill/vs/SAL13137/palarang