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Mongogarie vs Wyan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Mongogarie profile · Wyan profile

Mongogarie Wyan

Mongogarie and Wyan are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Mongogarie has a much larger presence of children, at 21.2% compared to 0.0% in Wyan. There are also notable differences in income and health; the typical weekly household income is far higher in Mongogarie ($1,312) than in Wyan ($762), while long-term health conditions are far more common in Wyan, affecting 44.1% of residents.

Both areas share a typical resident age of 53 and are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport stops. This shared lack of local infrastructure is a defining feature of both places. While they are similar in these respects, Wyan has seen more movement recently, with a higher share of people moving into the area over the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mongogariein Wyan +51 larger in Mongogarie gap widening
85 37th pct 34 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 79
  • First area, 2021: 85
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 34
Median age in Mongogariein Wyan even gap steady
53 yrs 80th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Mongogariein Wyan +2.9 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
11.8% 88th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Aged 65+ in Mongogariein Wyan +2.9 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
11.8% 22nd pct 8.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Under 15 in Mongogariein Wyan +21.2 pts higher in Mongogarie gap widening
21.2% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Mongogariein Wyan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

51.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.1 pts ▸ 55.9%
21.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
15.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.5 pts 8.8%
11.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.9 pts 8.8%
8.2% Youth (15–24) +0.6 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

61.8% Married ◂ +41.2 pts 20.6%
16.2% Never married +16.2 pts ▸ 32.4%
17.6% Divorced even 17.6%
0.0% Widowed +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
7.4% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 8.8%

Age & sex structure

Mongogarie Wyan

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

  • 85+ in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mongogarie: 5.1% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mongogarie: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mongogarie: 3.8% males, 11.4% females; 60–64 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mongogarie: 11.4% males, 8.9% females; 55–59 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 17.6% females
  • 50–54 in Mongogarie: 3.8% males, 5.1% females; 50–54 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 5.1% females; 45–49 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mongogarie: 6.3% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 3.8% females; 25–29 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 5.1% females; 20–24 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mongogarie: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mongogarie: 6.3% males, 3.8% females; 10–14 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mongogarie: 3.8% males, 8.9% females; 5–9 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mongogariein Wyan +2.9 pts higher in Wyan gap steady
5.9% 25th pct 8.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Country of birth

82.4% Australia even 82.4%
0.0% England +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.5% Italy ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.9% English +12.9 pts ▸ 58.8%
36.5% Australian ◂ +12.9 pts 23.5%
14.1% Irish +15.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
11.8% Scottish +14.7 pts ▸ 26.5%
8.2% German ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Italian ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Mongogariein Wyan +9.4 pts higher in Mongogarie gap widening
9.4% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Language used at home

82.4% English only +8.8 pts ▸ 91.2%
3.5% Italian ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Mongogariein Wyan +8.2 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
32.9% 29th pct 41.2% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%

Religious affiliation

58.8% Christianity ◂ +14.7 pts 44.1%
32.9% No religion +8.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
11.8% Not stated ◂ +11.8 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 Mongogariein Wyan +8.7 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
31.3% 15th pct 22.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Bachelor+ in Mongogariein Wyan +13.2 pts higher in Mongogarie gap widening
13.2% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Mongogariein Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.3% Year 10 +10.7 pts ▸ 41.9%
31.3% Year 12 ◂ +8.7 pts 22.6%
12.5% Year 9 or below +3.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.1% Year 11 ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Certificate III / IV +20.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
15.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Management & commerce ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
9.4% Society & culture +15.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.9% Education ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
12.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% Engineering & related ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mongogariein Wyan +$42 higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
$511 13th pct $469 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $545
  • First area, 2021: $511
  • Second area, 2016: $431
  • Second area, 2021: $469
Household income in Mongogariein Wyan +$550 higher in Mongogarie gap widening
$1,312 33rd pct $762 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,041
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Family income in Mongogariein Wyan +$625 higher in Mongogarie gap widening
$1,687 37th pct $1,062 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,687
  • Second area, 2016: $1,104
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
High earners in Mongogariein Wyan +5.9 pts higher in Mongogarie gap widening
5.9% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Mongogariein Wyan
25.0% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%

Household income distribution

14.3% Under $650 +44.0 pts ▸ 58.3%
14.3% $650–$1,499 +10.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
25.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.4 pts 52.9%
20.6% $650–$1,499 +8.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
16.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mongogariein Wyan +17.1 pts higher in Wyan
27.1% 41st pct 44.1% 95th pct
Mental health in Mongogariein Wyan +4.7 pts higher in Wyan
7.1% 40th pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Mongogariein Wyan +5.3 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
3.5% 37th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.9% Other condition +17.6 pts ▸ 23.5%
4.7% Arthritis +7.1 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.1% Mental health +4.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
9.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
7.1% Asthma +1.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Lung condition ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.5% None ◂ +3.5 pts 52.9%
20.0% One condition ◂ +11.2 pts 8.8%
3.5% Two conditions +8.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
5.9% Three or more +2.9 pts ▸ 8.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mongogariein Wyan +10.3 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
19.1% 55th pct 8.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid carers in Mongogariein Wyan +4.4 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
13.2% 55th pct 8.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid child care in Mongogariein Wyan +4.4 pts higher in Mongogarie gap narrowing
19.1% 23rd pct 14.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Mongogariein Wyan +4.5 pts higher in Mongogarie
4.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mongogariein Wyan +1.5 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
25.0% 55th pct 26.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mongogariein Wyan +7 larger in Mongogarie
10 59th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Mongogariein Wyan +13 yrs older in Wyan
13 yrs 9th pct 26 yrs 50th pct
Household income in Mongogariein Wyan +$1,074 higher in Mongogarie
$1,949 60th pct $875 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mongogariein Wyan +0.3 larger in Mongogarie gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Mongogariein Wyan +43.2 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
4.6% 22nd pct 47.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%
Living alone in Mongogariein Wyan
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

49.2% Couples with children ◂ +10.1 pts 39.1%
4.6% One-parent families +43.2 pts ▸ 47.8%
46.2% Couples without children ◂ +28.8 pts 17.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.7% 2 people +6.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 1 person +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
21.4% 4 people +11.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.0% 3 people ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mongogariein Wyan +$80 higher in Wyan
$200 25th pct $280 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $80
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $280
Mortgage in Mongogariein Wyan +$977 higher in Mongogarie gap widening
$1,974 70th pct $997 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,733
  • First area, 2021: $1,974
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $997
People / bedroom in Mongogariein Wyan +0.20 higher in Mongogarie gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Mongogariein Wyan
50.0% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Mongogariein Wyan
85.7% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 83.3%
  • First area, 2021: 85.7%
3+ bedrooms in Mongogariein Wyan
71.4% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 76.7%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
50.0% Owned outright even 50.0%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage +16.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
10.7% Other tenure ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

85.7% Separate house +14.3 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

17.9% 4 bedrooms +40.5 pts ▸ 58.3%
53.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +53.6 pts 0.0%
17.9% 2 bedrooms +15.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Mongogariein Wyan
21.9% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mongogariein Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mongogariein Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.1% Car (driver) +35.8 pts ▸ 88.9%
21.9% Worked at home ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.4 pts 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

32.1% 1 vehicle +17.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.1 pts 33.3%
32.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.1 pts 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mongogariein Wyan +11.2 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
27.1% 36th pct 38.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mongogariein Wyan
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Mongogariein Wyan +2.9 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
47.1% 16th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
53.1% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%

Industries people work in

28.1% Education & training +27.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
21.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
21.9% Manufacturing ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
12.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Community & personal service +35.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.8% Managers ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
15.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Labourers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mongogariein Wyan even
0 16th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Mongogariein Wyan +0.6 pts higher in Mongogarie
7.5% 67th pct 6.9% 62nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mongogarie vs Wyan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12690/mongogarie/vs/SAL14450/wyan