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Monga vs Reidsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Monga profile · Reidsdale profile

Monga Reidsdale

Reidsdale and Monga are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Residents are far older in Monga, where the typical age is 59 and seniors make up 59.3% of the population, compared to 50 and 20.7% in Reidsdale. Reidsdale is more diverse, with 10.7% of people born overseas compared to none in Monga. There is also a gap in wealth, with a typical weekly family income of $2,062 in Reidsdale and $1,416 in Monga.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no public transport or shops within walking distance. The two areas have tracked similarly in their lack of infrastructure, but the gap in their age profiles has widened over time, with residents becoming far older in Monga. This shift is consistent with the higher share of people in Monga providing unpaid care (41.7%) and a much higher percentage of residents aged 65 and over.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mongain Reidsdale +94 larger in Reidsdale gap narrowing
27 18th pct 121 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 125
  • Second area, 2021: 121
Median age in Mongain Reidsdale +9 yrs older in Monga gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Mongain Reidsdale +38.6 pts higher in Monga
59.3% 100th pct 20.7% 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
Under 15 in Mongain Reidsdale +3.0 pts higher in Reidsdale
18.5% 60th pct 21.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
De facto in Mongain Reidsdale +25.3 pts higher in Monga
43.5% 100th pct 18.2% 84th pct
  • First area, 2021: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Age structure

59.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +38.6 pts 20.7%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) +5.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
18.5% Children (0–14) +3.0 pts ▸ 21.5%
11.1% Young adults (25–44) +9.6 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Marital status

20.8% Married +30.2 pts ▸ 51.0%
37.5% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 29.2%
33.3% Divorced ◂ +19.8 pts 13.5%
0.0% Widowed +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Monga Reidsdale

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

  • 85+ in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Reidsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Reidsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Reidsdale: 4.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 70–74 in Monga: 11.5% males, 11.5% females; 70–74 in Reidsdale: 2.6% males, 7.9% females
  • 65–69 in Monga: 30.8% males, 15.4% females; 65–69 in Reidsdale: 4.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Reidsdale: 7.0% males, 10.5% females
  • 55–59 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Reidsdale: 2.6% males, 5.3% females
  • 50–54 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Reidsdale: 3.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Reidsdale: 4.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Monga: 11.5% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Reidsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Reidsdale: 4.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 30–34 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Reidsdale: 2.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Reidsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Reidsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Reidsdale: 3.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Reidsdale: 3.5% males, 5.3% females
  • 5–9 in Monga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Reidsdale: 6.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 0–4 in Monga: 0.0% males, 19.2% females; 0–4 in Reidsdale: 5.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mongain Reidsdale +10.7 pts higher in Reidsdale
0.0% 0th pct 10.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Country of birth

103.7% Australia ◂ +26.0 pts 77.7%
0.0% England +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% New Zealand +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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

55.6% Irish ◂ +28.3 pts 27.3%
51.9% English ◂ +5.6 pts 46.3%
44.4% Scottish ◂ +29.6 pts 14.9%
29.6% Australian +4.3 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% German +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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 Mongain Reidsdale +2.5 pts higher in Reidsdale
0.0% 0th pct 2.5% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Limited English in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

103.7% English only ◂ +16.9 pts 86.8%
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 Mongain Reidsdale +10.9 pts higher in Reidsdale
44.4% 63rd pct 55.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%

Religious affiliation

44.4% No religion +10.9 pts ▸ 55.4%
40.7% Christianity ◂ +5.2 pts 35.5%
14.8% Not stated ◂ +4.1 pts 10.7%
0.0% Buddhism +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mongain Reidsdale +7.3 pts higher in Reidsdale
58.3% 77th pct 65.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.6%
Bachelor+ in Mongain Reidsdale +6.3 pts higher in Monga
45.8% 97th pct 39.6% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Mongain Reidsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

58.3% Year 12 +7.3 pts ▸ 65.6%
25.0% Year 10 ◂ +4.6 pts 20.4%
0.0% Year 11 +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.9 pts 41.1%
27.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.6 pts 24.7%
18.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.1 pts 4.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.7% Creative arts ◂ +14.5 pts 8.2%
18.2% Engineering & related ◂ +4.5 pts 13.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Education +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
13.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +9.5 pts 4.1%
13.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.4 pts 8.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Health +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Society & culture +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mongain Reidsdale +$113 higher in Reidsdale gap narrowing
$762 52nd pct $875 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $659
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Household income in Mongain Reidsdale +$291 higher in Reidsdale gap widening
$1,292 32nd pct $1,583 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,292
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,583
Family income in Mongain Reidsdale +$646 higher in Reidsdale
$1,416 22nd pct $2,062 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,416
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,062
High earners in Mongain Reidsdale +12.5 pts higher in Reidsdale
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
High-income homes in Mongain Reidsdale
— 22.2% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.1 pts 22.2%
0.0% Under $650 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Personal income distribution

12.5% Under $650 +25.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
29.2% $650–$1,499 even 29.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mongain Reidsdale +2.4 pts higher in Monga
29.6% 54th pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Mongain Reidsdale +4.1 pts higher in Reidsdale
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 21st pct
Needs assistance in Mongain Reidsdale +5.0 pts higher in Reidsdale
0.0% 0th pct 5.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

25.9% Arthritis ◂ +14.4 pts 11.6%
22.2% Cancer ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
18.5% Asthma ◂ +9.4 pts 9.1%
11.1% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 7.4%
0.0% Heart disease +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Mental health +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +8.9 pts ▸ 64.5%
37.0% One condition ◂ +20.5 pts 16.5%
11.1% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 5.8%
0.0% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mongain Reidsdale +10.4 pts higher in Monga
37.5% 92nd pct 27.1% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Unpaid carers in Mongain Reidsdale +25.0 pts higher in Monga
41.7% 100th pct 16.7% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Unpaid child care in Mongain Reidsdale even
33.3% 86th pct 33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Defence service in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mongain Reidsdale +8.3 pts higher in Reidsdale
29.2% 75th pct 37.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mongain Reidsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 18 yrs 18th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mongain Reidsdale +0.5 larger in Reidsdale gap narrowing
1.9 11th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.4
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 9.7% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Mongain Reidsdale
— 28.9% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%

Family composition

17.6% Couples with children +41.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
52.9% Couples without children ◂ +17.5 pts 35.5%
0.0% One-parent families +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +32.8 pts 42.2%
0.0% 1 person +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% 4 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 5 people +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $300 57th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Mongain Reidsdale +$300 higher in Reidsdale
$1,600 48th pct $1,900 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,600
  • Second area, 2016: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $1,900
People / bedroom in Mongain Reidsdale +0.10 higher in Reidsdale gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 15.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Owned outright in Mongain Reidsdale
— 64.4% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.4%
Separate houses in Mongain Reidsdale
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Mongain Reidsdale
— 51.1% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.1%

How homes are owned or rented

58.3% Owned outright +6.1 pts ▸ 64.4%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage +3.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Rented +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

66.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +46.7 pts 20.0%
41.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 33.3%
25.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.7 pts 13.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Mongain Reidsdale
— 31.7% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mongain Reidsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mongain Reidsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +9.5 pts 57.1%
20.0% Worked at home +11.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
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

75.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +48.3 pts 26.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +42.2 pts ▸ 42.2%
41.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.9 pts 17.8%
0.0% 4 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mongain Reidsdale +14.5 pts higher in Reidsdale
20.0% 15th pct 34.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mongain Reidsdale
— 10.4% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%
Participation in Mongain Reidsdale +7.3 pts higher in Reidsdale
62.5% 57th pct 69.8% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.8%
— 65.1% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%

Industries people work in

33.3% Retail trade ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
20.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
26.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +21.9 pts 4.8%
0.0% Construction +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Education & training +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Mining +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Other services +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers +2.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.6 pts 12.7%
26.7% Professionals ◂ +4.4 pts 22.2%
0.0% Labourers +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Sales workers +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mongain Reidsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mongain Reidsdale even
0 26th pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Mongain Reidsdale +2.2 pts higher in Monga
11.4% 86th pct 9.3% 77th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Monga vs Reidsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12688/monga/vs/SAL13361/reidsdale