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Mayfield vs Oberon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Mayfield profile · Oberon profile

Mayfield Oberon

Oberon and Mayfield (Oberon - NSW) are neighbouring areas with very different scales. Oberon is a larger centre where 59.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of both groceries and health services. In contrast, Mayfield (Oberon - NSW) is sparsely populated with only 3 residents, making it car-dependent and lacking nearby schools or public transport. Oberon has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 184 people compared to none in Mayfield (Oberon - NSW).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining far apart in their layout and population size. While typical weekly personal income is well higher in Mayfield (Oberon - NSW) at $1,125, Oberon has a slightly higher typical household income of $1,321. The two areas also share a resident population that is far older than the national figure, with typical ages of 47 and 50.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mayfieldin Oberon +3,316 larger in Oberon gap steady
3 2nd pct 3,319 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2011: 3,185
  • Second area, 2016: 3,256
  • Second area, 2021: 3,319
Median age in Mayfieldin Oberon +3 yrs older in Mayfield gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 5.5% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
— 26.1% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
— 17.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
— 12.6% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

133.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +107.4 pts 26.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Marital status

133.3% Married ◂ +90.2 pts 43.2%
0.0% Never married +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% Divorced +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Separated +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 11.4% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +76.5 pts ▸ 76.5%
0.0% England +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +39.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% English +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Irish +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Scottish +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% German +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

Other language in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 6.1% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
Limited English in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 1.0% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +83.9 pts ▸ 83.9%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 26.6% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%

Religious affiliation

166.7% Not stated ◂ +155.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% Christianity +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% No religion +26.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
0.0% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 33.6% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.6%
— 10.3% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Schools/1k kids in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 5.24 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mayfieldin Oberon +3 more in Oberon
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
— 184 36th pct
— 936 21st pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +34.7 pts ▸ 34.7%
0.0% Year 12 +33.6 pts ▸ 33.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Year 11 +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Health +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Society & culture +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Education +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Mayfieldin Oberon +$416 higher in Mayfield gap widening
$1,125 88th pct $709 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $514
  • Second area, 2016: $581
  • Second area, 2021: $709
Household income in Mayfieldin Oberon +$196 higher in Oberon
$1,125 21st pct $1,321 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $959
  • Second area, 2016: $1,188
  • Second area, 2021: $1,321
Family income in Mayfieldin Oberon
— $1,671 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,229
  • Second area, 2016: $1,475
  • Second area, 2021: $1,671
High earners in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 6.6% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
High-income homes in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 12.1% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 32.8% 70th pct
Mental health in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 8.7% 56th pct
Needs assistance in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 6.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Asthma +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Other condition +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Diabetes +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Cancer +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +53.6 pts ▸ 53.6%
0.0% One condition +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Two conditions +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Three or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 11.6% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid carers in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 12.0% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 22.6% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Defence service in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 3.2% 59th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 21.4% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mayfieldin Oberon +184 larger in Oberon
0 0th pct 184 86th pct
— 23 yrs 38th pct
— 24.6% 15th pct
Unemployment in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 17.6% 79th pct
Median income in Mayfieldin Oberon
— $656 51st pct
Household income in Mayfieldin Oberon
— $1,305 32nd pct
Indigenous language in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mayfieldin Oberon +1.2 larger in Oberon
1.0 0th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
— 18.5% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
Living alone in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 31.7% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%

Housing & Dwellings

— $280 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $180
  • Second area, 2016: $230
  • Second area, 2021: $280
— $1,517 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,408
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
People / bedroom in Mayfieldin Oberon +0.50 higher in Oberon
0.20 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.20
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 27.1% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Owned outright in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 40.5% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.5%
Separate houses in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 90.6% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 92.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.6%
3+ bedrooms in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 78.9% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.9%

Transport & Vehicles

— 4.9% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Work from home in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 7.8% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
— 0.4% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
PT stops in Mayfieldin Oberon +17 more in Oberon
0 0th pct 17 86th pct
Stops/1k in Mayfieldin Oberon +5.12 more in Oberon
0.00 0th pct 5.12 78th pct
Departures/1k in Mayfieldin Oberon +42.2 more in Oberon
0.0 0th pct 42.2 62nd pct
PT routes in Mayfieldin Oberon +2 more in Oberon
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 4 29th pct
Drive to city in Mayfieldin Oberon +14 longer in Mayfield
164 92nd pct 150 90th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 34.9% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%
Recent arrivals in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 15.8% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 4.4% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Participation in Mayfieldin Oberon
— 53.7% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.7%
— 63.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Mayfieldin Oberon +4.9 higher in Oberon
0.2 43rd pct 5.0 83rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Mayfieldin Oberon +5.1 more in Oberon
0.2 43rd pct 5.3 84th pct
15-min city in Mayfieldin Oberon +66.1 pts higher in Oberon
0.0% 0th pct 66.1% 84th pct
Walk to shops in Mayfieldin Oberon +58.9 pts higher in Oberon
0.0% 0th pct 58.9% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Mayfieldin Oberon +59.2 pts higher in Oberon
0.0% 0th pct 59.2% 76th pct
Walk to school in Mayfieldin Oberon +69.2 pts higher in Oberon
0.0% 0th pct 69.2% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Mayfieldin Oberon +64.5 pts higher in Oberon
8.3% 46th pct 72.8% 71st pct
Walk to health in Mayfieldin Oberon +58.4 pts higher in Oberon
0.0% 0th pct 58.4% 86th pct
Amenities/1k in Mayfieldin Oberon +976.5 more in Mayfield
1,000.0 100th pct 23.5 66th pct
Intersections/km² in Mayfieldin Oberon +5 higher in Mayfield
9 72nd pct 4 64th pct
Mean slope in Mayfieldin Oberon +1.8 pts higher in Mayfield
8.0% 71st pct 6.3% 56th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mayfield vs Oberon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12541/mayfield/vs/SAL13079/oberon