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Maddens Plains vs Otford

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Maddens Plains profile · Otford profile

Maddens Plains Otford

Otford and Maddens Plains are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in size and layout. Otford is a residential area with 396 people and is mostly car-dependent, while Maddens Plains is sparsely populated with just 8 residents and is car-dependent. Otford has much better access to local services, with 66% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 89.5% within 15 minutes of a park. In contrast, Maddens Plains has no public transport stops or routes and only 16.7% of homes are near a park.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked similarly in several key ways. They share the same typical resident age of 40 and nearly identical typical weekly household incomes of around $2,750. Both areas are also completely without homes within a 15 minute walk of health services or groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Maddens Plainsin Otford +388 larger in Otford gap widening
8 6th pct 396 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2011: 283
  • Second area, 2016: 369
  • Second area, 2021: 396
Median age in Maddens Plainsin Otford even gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
— 1.3% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
— 10.9% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
— 22.5% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
— 17.3% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%

Age structure

37.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.7 pts 28.8%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +29.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +49.8 pts 50.2%
0.0% Never married +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Divorced +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Separated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Widowed +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 20.5% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Country of birth

87.5% Australia ◂ +12.8 pts 74.7%
0.0% England +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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%

Ancestry

62.5% Australian ◂ +31.9 pts 30.6%
0.0% English +42.7 pts ▸ 42.7%
37.5% Scottish ◂ +25.6 pts 11.9%
0.0% Irish +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% German +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Chinese +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Indian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Greek +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

— 8.6% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Limited English in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 0.8% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.8%

Language used at home

75.0% English only +12.6 pts ▸ 87.6%
0.0% Mandarin +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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

— 62.4% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.4%

Religious affiliation

62.5% No religion ◂ +0.1 pts 62.4%
37.5% Not stated ◂ +30.2 pts 7.3%
0.0% Christianity +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 65.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
— 39.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%
Schools/1k kids in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 11.24 77th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Maddens Plainsin Otford +4 more in Maddens Plains
8 77th pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Maddens Plainsin Otford +11 larger in Otford
199 37th pct 211 39th pct
ICSEA in Maddens Plainsin Otford +23 higher in Maddens Plains
1,095 90th pct 1,073 86th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +65.5 pts ▸ 65.5%
0.0% Year 10 +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Year 11 +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Creative arts +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Health +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Maddens Plainsin Otford +$214 higher in Maddens Plains gap narrowing
$1,449 97th pct $1,235 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $333
  • First area, 2021: $1,449
  • Second area, 2011: $954
  • Second area, 2016: $1,008
  • Second area, 2021: $1,235
Household income in Maddens Plainsin Otford even gap narrowing
$2,749 93rd pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,883
  • Second area, 2016: $2,428
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Maddens Plainsin Otford +$375 higher in Otford gap narrowing
$2,750 88th pct $3,125 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $900
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $2,194
  • Second area, 2016: $2,575
  • Second area, 2021: $3,125
— 28.7% 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%
High-income homes in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 40.0% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Personal income distribution

100.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +71.0 pts 29.0%
0.0% Under $650 +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 28.0% 46th pct
— 6.6% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 2.8% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Asthma +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Mental health +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Heart disease +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Lung condition +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.5% None +26.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% One condition +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Community Participation

— 21.5% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
— 14.3% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid child care in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 39.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%
Defence service in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 1.0% 32nd pct
— 30.0% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Maddens Plainsin Otford +5 larger in Otford
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
— 31 yrs 66th pct
— $450 25th pct
Household income in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— $1,374 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Maddens Plainsin Otford +0.4 larger in Otford gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
— 4.3% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
— 17.6% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +26.9 pts 73.1%
0.0% Couples without children +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% One-parent families +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Maddens Plainsin Otford +$50 higher in Maddens Plains gap narrowing
$600 100th pct $550 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $221
  • First area, 2021: $600
  • Second area, 2011: $480
  • Second area, 2016: $490
  • Second area, 2021: $550
— $2,739 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,048
  • Second area, 2016: $2,383
  • Second area, 2021: $2,739
People / bedroom in Maddens Plainsin Otford even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 12.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
— 38.4% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.4%
Separate houses in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 99.2% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 96.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 99.2%
— 94.4% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.4%

Transport & Vehicles

— 2.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
— 45.5% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%
— 1.4% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
PT stops in Maddens Plainsin Otford +4 more in Otford
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Maddens Plainsin Otford +10.10 more in Otford
0.00 0th pct 10.10 87th pct
Departures/1k in Maddens Plainsin Otford +618.7 more in Otford
0.0 0th pct 618.7 81st pct
PT routes in Maddens Plainsin Otford +2 more in Otford
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 8 43rd pct
Drive to city in Maddens Plainsin Otford +22 longer in Otford
48 37th pct 70 50th pct

Migration & Movement

— 30.6% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
Recent arrivals in Maddens Plainsin Otford
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.7% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
— 68.4% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.4%
— 57.9% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Maddens Plainsin Otford +2.7 higher in Otford
0.7 57th pct 3.4 74th pct
Types ≤15 min in Maddens Plainsin Otford +3.2 more in Otford
0.8 58th pct 4.0 78th pct
15-min city in Maddens Plainsin Otford +63.9 pts higher in Otford
0.0% 0th pct 63.9% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Maddens Plainsin Otford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Maddens Plainsin Otford +66.0 pts higher in Otford
0.0% 0th pct 66.0% 77th pct
Walk to school in Maddens Plainsin Otford +33.2 pts higher in Otford
41.7% 72nd pct 74.9% 84th pct
Walk to a park in Maddens Plainsin Otford +72.9 pts higher in Otford
16.7% 51st pct 89.5% 80th pct
Walk to health in Maddens Plainsin Otford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Maddens Plainsin Otford +834.6 more in Maddens Plains
875.0 100th pct 40.4 77th pct
Intersections/km² in Maddens Plainsin Otford +5 higher in Maddens Plains
12 72nd pct 7 72nd pct
Mean slope in Maddens Plainsin Otford +10.9 pts higher in Otford
11.0% 85th pct 21.9% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Maddens Plains vs Otford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12448/maddens-plains/vs/SAL13112/otford