Compare

Mookerawa vs Mount Aquila

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.2 km apart · Mookerawa profile · Mount Aquila profile

Mookerawa Mount Aquila

Mookerawa and Mount Aquila are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences between them, most notably in age and income. Mookerawa is far older, with a typical resident aged 60, while the typical resident in Mount Aquila is only 28. This is alongside a significant pay gap; the typical weekly personal income in Mount Aquila is $949, which is far higher than the $537 seen in Mookerawa.

These two neighbouring areas have tracked in different directions, with the age gap between them remaining a major divide. They do share some similarities, as both are car-dependent and have almost no homes within walking distance of groceries or health services. Both areas also sit well below the national figure for typical weekly household income, with Mookerawa at $949 and Mount Aquila at $1,374.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +18 larger in Mookerawa gap widening
24 16th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7
  • First area, 2021: 24
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +32 yrs older in Mookerawa
60 yrs 93rd pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 28 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
37.5% 93rd pct
0.0% 0th pct
20.0% 88th pct

Age structure

16.7% Young adults (25–44) +33.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

37.5% Married +5.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
37.5% Never married ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Divorced ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Separated ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mookerawa Mount Aquila

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

  • 85+ in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mookerawa: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mookerawa: 26.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 55–59 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mookerawa: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mount Aquila: 55.6% males, 44.4% females
  • 20–24 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mookerawa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Aquila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

20.8% 78th pct

Country of birth

95.8% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% Australian +100.0 pts ▸ 150.0%
58.3% English ◂ +8.3 pts 50.0%
12.5% German ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
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

0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Mookerawain Mount Aquila
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

104.2% English only ◂ +4.2 pts 100.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

58.3% 92nd pct

Religious affiliation

70.8% Christianity +79.2 pts ▸ 150.0%
58.3% No religion ◂ +8.3 pts 50.0%
12.5% Not stated ◂ +12.5 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

45.8% 52nd pct
16.7% 58th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +1 more in Mookerawa
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
11 0th pct
722 1st pct

Highest year of school

25.0% Year 10 +103.6 pts ▸ 128.6%
45.8% Year 12 ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
37.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +64.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.5% Society & culture ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Architecture & building ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +$412 higher in Mount Aquila
$537 16th pct $949 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: $524
  • First area, 2021: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $949
Household income in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +$425 higher in Mount Aquila
$949 11th pct $1,374 38th pct
Family income in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +$63 higher in Mount Aquila
$1,312 15th pct $1,375 19th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

78.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +78.6 pts 0.0%
57.1% Under $650 ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

62.5% Under $650 ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mookerawain Mount Aquila
45.8% 97th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Mookerawain Mount Aquila
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

41.7% Arthritis ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% Other condition ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Heart disease ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
20.8% Diabetes ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Asthma ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Lung condition ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +66.7 pts ▸ 116.7%
37.5% Two conditions ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% One condition ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Three or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

0.0% 0th pct
16.7% 82nd pct
Unpaid child care in Mookerawain Mount Aquila
16.7% 16th pct
Defence service in Mookerawain Mount Aquila
0.0% 0th pct
33.3% 87th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
51 yrs 88th pct
$450 25th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +0.5 larger in Mount Aquila
1.5 0th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

18.8% Couples with children +81.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% Couples without children +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.0% One-parent families ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

78.6% 1 person ◂ +78.6 pts 0.0%
50.0% 2 people ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$248 39th pct
Mortgage in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +$81 higher in Mount Aquila
$907 12th pct $988 14th pct
People / bedroom in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +0.10 higher in Mookerawa
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

92.9% Owned outright ◂ +92.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
35.7% Other dwelling ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

35.7% Studio / none ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) even 100.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
28.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

58.3% 96th pct

Jobs & Industry

54.2% 30th pct

Industries people work in

44.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% Manufacturing ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +44.4 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Professionals ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% Sales workers ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +0.1 higher in Mookerawa
0.1 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +0.1 more in Mookerawa
0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +12.5 pts higher in Mookerawa
12.5% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mookerawain Mount Aquila even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +208.3 more in Mookerawa
208.3 92nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +1 higher in Mookerawa
1 45th pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Mookerawain Mount Aquila +9.9 pts higher in Mount Aquila
11.2% 86th pct 21.1% 100th pct

Compare Mookerawa with nearby areas

Compare Mount Aquila with nearby areas

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mookerawa vs Mount Aquila [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12701/mookerawa/vs/SAL12757/mount-aquila