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Lower Macdonald vs Wrights Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.1 km apart · Lower Macdonald profile · Wrights Creek profile

Lower Macdonald Wrights Creek

Lower Macdonald and Wrights Creek (NSW) are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Lower Macdonald has a larger population of 244 people, while Wrights Creek (NSW) is sparsely populated with just 15 residents. There are sharp differences in typical weekly household incomes, which are far higher in Wrights Creek (NSW) at $2,250 compared to $1,278 in Lower Macdonald. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are well higher in Lower Macdonald at $1,907, while Wrights Creek (NSW) is lower at $1,409.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining deeply car-dependent with walkability scores of 0.0. They are effectively alike in their lack of local services, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. This total reliance on cars is consistent with the fact that both areas sit far from the city, with drive times of 91 minutes for Lower Macdonald and 129 minutes for Wrights Creek (NSW).

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Where they differ most

Population: 229 larger in Lower Macdonald Household income: $972 higher in Wrights Creek Household size: 0.8 larger in Wrights Creek People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Wrights Creek Mortgage: $498 higher in Lower Macdonald

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +229 larger in Lower Macdonald gap steady
244 57th pct 15 11th pct
Median age in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +2 yrs older in Lower Macdonald gap narrowing
53 yrs 80th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
1.2% 43rd pct —
Aged 65+ in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
25.0% 74th pct —
Under 15 in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
11.5% 21st pct —
De facto in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
16.1% 76th pct —

Age structure

44.7% Older adults (45–64) +42.0 pts ▸ 86.7%
19.7% Young adults (25–44) +13.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.2% Married +21.4 pts ▸ 63.6%
29.8% Never married +6.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
19.1% Divorced ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Widowed ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lower Macdonald Wrights Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
13.9% 61st pct —

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +5.4 pts 73.3%
4.9% England ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 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

40.2% Australian +26.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
43.9% English ◂ +43.9 pts 0.0%
13.5% Irish ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.0% Scottish ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
3.3% 49th pct —
Limited English in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

88.5% English only ◂ +28.5 pts 60.0%
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 Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
40.6% 50th pct —

Religious affiliation

51.6% Christianity ◂ +31.6 pts 20.0%
40.6% No religion +6.1 pts ▸ 46.7%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +7.8 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 Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
32.4% 17th pct —
Bachelor+ in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
11.1% 35th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +1 more in Lower Macdonald
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +16 larger in Lower Macdonald
29 9th pct 13 1st pct
ICSEA in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +57 higher in Wrights Creek
963 34th pct 1,020 67th pct

Highest year of school

40.6% Year 10 ◂ +4.3 pts 36.4%
32.4% Year 12 ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
11.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
5.5% Year 11 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.6 pts 21.4%
13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
11.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.6% Engineering & related +6.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
2.2% Education +19.2 pts ▸ 21.4%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Architecture & building ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Society & culture ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.0% Creative arts ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.2% Health ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +$128 higher in Wrights Creek gap narrowing
$634 30th pct $762 52nd pct
Household income in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +$972 higher in Wrights Creek
$1,278 31st pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +$459 higher in Wrights Creek
$1,791 43rd pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
9.3% 57th pct —
High-income homes in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
9.6% 28th pct —

Household income distribution

38.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
25.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
22.8% Under $650 ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.1% Under $650 ◂ +14.7 pts 36.4%
27.1% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
14.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
36.5% 83rd pct —
Mental health in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
9.8% 67th pct —
Needs assistance in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
3.3% 34th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

7.8% Asthma +18.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
12.7% Arthritis +7.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.8% Mental health ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Other condition ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% Cancer ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None ◂ +12.9 pts 40.0%
23.8% One condition ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
8.2% Two conditions ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
15.6% 37th pct —
Unpaid carers in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
9.3% 22nd pct —
Unpaid child care in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
11.6% 9th pct —
Defence service in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
1.8% 39th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
32.4% 86th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +3 larger in Lower Macdonald
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
66 yrs 99th pct —
Median income in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
$824 67th pct —
Household income in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
$1,199 27th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +0.8 larger in Wrights Creek
2.0 14th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
12.3% 59th pct —
Living alone in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
38.6% 89th pct —

Family composition

46.8% Couples with children +19.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
42.1% Couples without children +2.3 pts ▸ 44.4%
12.3% One-parent families ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

16.7% 3 people +58.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.2% 2 people ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
38.6% 1 person ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% 4 people ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% 5 people ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +$40 higher in Wrights Creek
$310 60th pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +$498 higher in Lower Macdonald
$1,907 67th pct $1,409 36th pct
People / bedroom in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +0.10 higher in Wrights Creek
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
16.7% 50th pct —
Owned outright in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
38.6% 42nd pct —
Separate houses in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
63.2% 17th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

41.2% Owned with a mortgage +83.8 pts ▸ 125.0%
38.6% Owned outright ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
16.7% Rented ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.4% Other tenure ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

101.8% Separate house ◂ +1.8 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

42.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
31.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
16.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
8.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% 5 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
42.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +42.6 pts 0.0%
21.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
24.1% 70th pct —
PT commute in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +38 longer in Wrights Creek
91 63rd pct 129 86th pct
Reach 30 min in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

24.1% Worked at home +50.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
43.5% Car (driver) ◂ +43.5 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

40.4% 2 vehicles +84.6 pts ▸ 125.0%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
15.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
12.3% 4 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
27.9% 39th pct —
Recent arrivals in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
8.6% 88th pct —
Participation in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
51.6% 24th pct —
Full-time in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek
51.9% 21st pct —

Industries people work in

3.7% Manufacturing +96.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
12.0% Construction ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Education & training ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.4% Retail trade ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Other services ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Professional & technical ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Administrative & support ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
14.8% Professionals ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
12.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Labourers ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Sales workers ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Community & personal service ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% Managers ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +1.1 pts higher in Lower Macdonald
1.1% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +4.1 more in Lower Macdonald
4.1 27th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +1 higher in Lower Macdonald
1 46th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Lower Macdonaldin Wrights Creek +4.7 pts higher in Wrights Creek
23.3% 100th pct 28.1% 100th pct

Compare Lower Macdonald with nearby areas

Central Macdonald Wisemans Ferry Webbs Creek Leets Vale Wrights Creek Lower Portland Gunderman Maroota

Compare Wrights Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lower Macdonald vs Wrights Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12417/lower-macdonald/vs/SAL14447/wrights-creek