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Marlow vs Spencer

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.1 km apart · Marlow profile · Spencer profile

Marlow Spencer

Spencer and Marlow are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ in scale and makeup. Spencer is a larger community where a far higher share of people are in de facto relationships (18.8% compared to 0.0%) and have no religion (50.7% versus 25.7%). It also has a well higher First Nations population at 9.7%. Marlow is much smaller and largely non-residential, with a typical home-loan payment that is far higher than in Spencer ($4,442 compared to $1,395).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining mostly disconnected from local services. Neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. They are also alike in the share of people born overseas, which sits at around 14%. While both are older than the national figure, Marlow is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 59 compared to 52 in Spencer.

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Where they differ most

Population: 253 larger in Spencer No religion: 25.0 pts higher in Spencer First Nations: 9.7 pts higher in Spencer De facto: 18.8 pts higher in Spencer Needs assistance: 7.3 pts higher in Spencer

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marlowin Spencer +253 larger in Spencer gap narrowing
35 21st pct 288 59th pct
Median age in Marlowin Spencer +7 yrs older in Marlow gap steady
59 yrs 91st pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Marlowin Spencer +9.7 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Marlowin Spencer +7.8 pts higher in Marlow
31.4% 88th pct 23.6% 71st pct
Under 15 in Marlowin Spencer +10.1 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 10.1% 16th pct
De facto in Marlowin Spencer +18.8 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 18.8% 86th pct

Age structure

48.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.5 pts 43.1%
31.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.8 pts 23.6%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) +0.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Marital status

22.9% Never married +21.9 pts ▸ 44.7%
40.0% Married ◂ +10.4 pts 29.6%
17.1% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% Widowed +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Marlow Spencer

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Marlowin Spencer +0.0 pts higher in Marlow
14.3% 62nd pct 14.2% 62nd pct

Country of birth

40.0% Australia +36.0 pts ▸ 76.0%
11.4% England ◂ +7.3 pts 4.2%
0.0% New Zealand +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% China +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India 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

37.1% English +5.9 pts ▸ 43.1%
17.1% Australian +19.0 pts ▸ 36.1%
8.6% Scottish +3.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.6% Irish ◂ +0.9 pts 7.6%
0.0% German +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Greek +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Marlowin Spencer +2.8 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 45th pct
Limited English in Marlowin Spencer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

65.7% English only +22.1 pts ▸ 87.8%
0.0% Mandarin +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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 Marlowin Spencer +25.0 pts higher in Spencer
25.7% 16th pct 50.7% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

25.7% No religion +25.0 pts ▸ 50.7%
48.6% Not stated ◂ +32.6 pts 16.0%
28.6% Christianity +4.4 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% Buddhism +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Other religions +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Marlowin Spencer +2.6 pts higher in Spencer
34.3% 22nd pct 36.9% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in Marlowin Spencer +8.6 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 24th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Marlowin Spencer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.3% Year 12 +2.6 pts ▸ 36.9%
17.1% Year 10 +10.2 pts ▸ 27.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Year 11 +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Highest qualification level

12.5% Certificate III / IV +20.2 pts ▸ 32.7%
18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.6 pts 12.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.6% Engineering & related +4.2 pts ▸ 19.9%
15.6% Management & commerce ◂ +6.7 pts 9.0%
0.0% Health +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 9.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Creative arts +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Education +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Marlowin Spencer +$12 higher in Spencer gap narrowing
$485 11th pct $497 12th pct
Household income in Marlowin Spencer +$274 higher in Marlow gap narrowing
$1,187 24th pct $913 10th pct
Family income in Marlowin Spencer +$25 higher in Marlow gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $1,350 18th pct
High earners in Marlowin Spencer +5.1 pts higher in Marlow
8.6% 53rd pct 3.5% 25th pct
High-income homes in Marlowin Spencer
— 10.7% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

20.0% $650–$1,499 +15.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
33.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +30.3 pts 3.1%
0.0% Under $650 +30.5 pts ▸ 30.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Personal income distribution

34.3% Under $650 +16.3 pts ▸ 50.6%
8.6% $650–$1,499 +15.6 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Marlowin Spencer +9.3 pts higher in Spencer
28.6% 49th pct 37.8% 86th pct
Mental health in Marlowin Spencer +6.7 pts higher in Spencer
8.6% 54th pct 15.3% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Marlowin Spencer +7.3 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 7.3% 76th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

20.0% Cancer ◂ +16.5 pts 3.5%
8.6% Mental health +6.7 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Arthritis +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Asthma +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Other condition +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Lung condition +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Heart disease +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Diabetes +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Stroke +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

31.4% None +17.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
8.6% One condition +15.4 pts ▸ 24.0%
14.3% Three or more ◂ +7.0 pts 7.3%
8.6% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 9.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Marlowin Spencer +5.4 pts higher in Spencer
8.6% 11th pct 14.0% 29th pct
Unpaid carers in Marlowin Spencer +13.2 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 55th pct
Unpaid child care in Marlowin Spencer +11.3 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 11.3% 8th pct
Defence service in Marlowin Spencer +3.9 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in Marlowin Spencer +13.0 pts higher in Spencer
14.3% 11th pct 27.2% 67th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Marlowin Spencer +28 larger in Spencer
0 0th pct 28 72nd pct
Median age in Marlowin Spencer +15 yrs older in Marlow
38 yrs 76th pct 23 yrs 38th pct
Median income in Marlowin Spencer +$39 higher in Spencer
$350 12th pct $389 15th pct
Household income in Marlowin Spencer even
$900 14th pct $900 14th pct
Indigenous language in Marlowin Spencer
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Marlowin Spencer +0.5 larger in Spencer gap narrowing
1.5 0th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Marlowin Spencer
— 12.7% 61st pct
Living alone in Marlowin Spencer
— 43.5% 95th pct

Family composition

83.3% Couples without children ◂ +50.7 pts 32.6%
0.0% Couples with children +49.2 pts ▸ 49.2%
33.3% One-parent families ◂ +20.6 pts 12.7%
33.3% Other families ◂ +31.7 pts 1.7%

Household size

60.0% 1 person ◂ +16.5 pts 43.5%
46.7% 2 people ◂ +17.7 pts 29.0%
33.3% 3 people ◂ +23.4 pts 9.9%
0.0% 4 people +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% 6 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% 5 people +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Marlowin Spencer +$45 higher in Spencer
$250 40th pct $295 55th pct
Mortgage in Marlowin Spencer +$3,047 higher in Marlow
$4,442 100th pct $1,395 35th pct
People / bedroom in Marlowin Spencer even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Marlowin Spencer
— 4.6% 10th pct
Owned outright in Marlowin Spencer
— 47.3% 68th pct
Separate houses in Marlowin Spencer
— 93.9% 41st pct
3+ bedrooms in Marlowin Spencer
— 43.5% 6th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +7.3 pts ▸ 47.3%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
33.3% Rented ◂ +28.8 pts 4.6%
0.0% Not stated +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other tenure +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Types of homes

53.3% Separate house +40.6 pts ▸ 93.9%
73.3% Other dwelling ◂ +68.8 pts 4.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 2 bedrooms +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
33.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +28.0 pts 5.3%
20.0% 3 bedrooms +10.5 pts ▸ 30.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Studio / none +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 5 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $200–$349 +56.7 pts ▸ 116.7%
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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +89.5 pts 10.5%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Marlowin Spencer
— 3.4% 65th pct
Work from home in Marlowin Spencer
— 12.5% 36th pct
PT commute in Marlowin Spencer
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Marlowin Spencer +3 more in Spencer
0 0th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Marlowin Spencer +10.42 more in Spencer
0.00 0th pct 10.42 87th pct
Departures/1k in Marlowin Spencer +69.4 more in Spencer
0.0 0th pct 69.4 65th pct
PT routes in Marlowin Spencer +1 more in Spencer
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Marlowin Spencer
— 41 74th pct
Drive to city in Marlowin Spencer +27 longer in Marlow
111 75th pct 84 59th pct
Reach 30 min in Marlowin Spencer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Marlowin Spencer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) +26.5 pts ▸ 59.8%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +20.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% Walked +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

46.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.0 pts 38.7%
20.0% 2 vehicles +17.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% 4 or more +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% No vehicle +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Marlowin Spencer +3.2 pts higher in Marlow
37.1% 71st pct 33.9% 61st pct
Recent arrivals in Marlowin Spencer
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Marlowin Spencer
— 7.3% 85th pct
Participation in Marlowin Spencer +5.4 pts higher in Spencer
42.9% 12th pct 48.2% 18th pct
Full-time in Marlowin Spencer
— 44.6% 8th pct

Industries people work in

66.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +47.0 pts 19.6%
44.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Retail trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Occupations people work in

44.4% Professionals ◂ +28.4 pts 16.1%
44.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +36.4 pts 8.0%
0.0% Labourers +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Managers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Sales workers +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Marlowin Spencer +1.0 higher in Spencer
0.0 27th pct 1.0 59th pct
Types ≤15 min in Marlowin Spencer +0.9 more in Spencer
0.0 29th pct 0.9 58th pct
15-min city in Marlowin Spencer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Marlowin Spencer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Marlowin Spencer +27.7 pts higher in Spencer
0.0% 0th pct 27.7% 66th pct
Walk to school in Marlowin Spencer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Marlowin Spencer +20.6 pts higher in Spencer
0.8% 33rd pct 21.4% 53rd pct
Walk to health in Marlowin Spencer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Marlowin Spencer +4.3 more in Marlow
28.6 72nd pct 24.3 67th pct
Intersections/km² in Marlowin Spencer +11 higher in Marlow
12 72nd pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Marlowin Spencer +8.2 pts higher in Marlow
33.9% 100th pct 25.7% 100th pct

Compare Marlow with nearby areas

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Compare Spencer with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marlow vs Spencer [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12506/marlow/vs/SAL13623/spencer