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Mooney Mooney vs Wondabyne

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Mooney Mooney profile · Wondabyne profile

Mooney Mooney Wondabyne

Mooney Mooney and Wondabyne are neighbouring areas on the Central Coast, though they differ greatly in scale. Mooney Mooney has a population of 350 and is more developed, with a walkability score of 2.7 (mostly car-dependent) and a typical weekly family income of $2,321. In contrast, Wondabyne is sparsely populated with only 3 residents and is car-dependent. Life there is more remote, with a typical weekly family income of $1,375 and a much older population, where the typical resident is 65 compared to 52 in Mooney Mooney.

These two areas share some similarities, such as having no homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools. However, the gap in typical weekly family income is quite large at $946. While Mooney Mooney has more street intersections and a higher share of homes near parks, Wondabyne is much steeper and has a typical resident who is 13 years older.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +347 larger in Mooney Mooney gap widening
350 60th pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 424
  • First area, 2016: 310
  • First area, 2021: 350
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +13 yrs older in Wondabyne gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 65 yrs
0.9% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
24.9% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
12.6% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
11.1% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%

Age structure

35.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
24.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
19.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
12.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.9% Married +46.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.4% Never married ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Divorced ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

19.4% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%

Country of birth

70.9% Australia +29.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.7% England ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% China ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

31.7% Australian +68.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.0% English ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
14.9% Irish ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% German ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Chinese ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Italian ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

6.3% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
0.9% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%

Language used at home

86.0% English only +14.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.9% Mandarin ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

45.1% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.7%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.1%

Religious affiliation

44.3% Christianity +55.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
45.1% No religion ◂ +45.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Not stated ◂ +9.1 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

50.3% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.6%
  • First area, 2016: 50.6%
  • First area, 2021: 50.3%
26.5% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +1 more in Wondabyne
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +236 larger in Wondabyne
79 22nd pct 315 50th pct
ICSEA in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +15 higher in Wondabyne
1,064 83rd pct 1,079 87th pct

Highest year of school

25.8% Year 10 +74.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.3% Year 12 ◂ +50.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Year 11 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.6% Certificate III / IV +72.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
15.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.3% Management & commerce ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
18.0% Engineering & related ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Society & culture ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Creative arts ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +$111 higher in Mooney Mooney gap widening
$861 68th pct $750 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $676
  • First area, 2016: $810
  • First area, 2021: $861
  • Second area, 2016: $774
  • Second area, 2021: $750
Household income in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +$603 higher in Mooney Mooney
$1,978 74th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,289
  • First area, 2016: $2,031
  • First area, 2021: $1,978
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +$946 higher in Mooney Mooney
$2,321 74th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,863
  • First area, 2016: $2,230
  • First area, 2021: $2,321
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
16.0% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
High-income homes in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne
29.6% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%

Personal income distribution

36.9% Under $650 ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%
24.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
20.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
7.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne
33.7% 73rd pct —
7.4% 43rd pct —
Needs assistance in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne
3.1% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Asthma ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.4% Other condition ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Mental health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.0% Lung condition ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.4% None ◂ +55.4 pts 0.0%
23.4% One condition ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

18.3% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
12.1% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid child care in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne
20.6% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
2.9% 55th pct —
33.0% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +3 larger in Mooney Mooney
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
59 yrs 94th pct —
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne
$4,750 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +0.4 larger in Mooney Mooney
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
14.2% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
14.8% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%

Family composition

42.9% Couples without children +57.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
44.0% Couples with children ◂ +44.0 pts 0.0%
14.2% One-parent families ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $323
  • First area, 2016: $300
  • First area, 2021: $300
$2,400 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $1,907
  • First area, 2021: $2,400
People / bedroom in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +0.30 higher in Wondabyne
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
25.2% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
31.9% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.9%
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 97.5%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
80.0% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 74.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.3%
  • First area, 2021: 80.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.0% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
37.2% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +1 more in Mooney Mooney
3 72nd pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +658.10 more in Wondabyne
8.57 86th pct 666.67 100th pct
Departures/1k in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +91,713.3 more in Wondabyne
620.0 81st pct 92,333.3 100th pct
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +43 longer in Wondabyne
11 47th pct 54 82nd pct
39 32nd pct —
Reach 30 min in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

22.0% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

2.9% 42nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
56.9% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 70.9%
  • First area, 2016: 68.8%
  • First area, 2021: 56.9%
44.2% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 64.8%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +2.7 higher in Mooney Mooney
2.7 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +2.6 more in Mooney Mooney
2.6 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +79.5 pts higher in Mooney Mooney
79.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +96.6 pts higher in Mooney Mooney
96.6% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +641.0 more in Wondabyne
25.7 69th pct 666.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +29 higher in Mooney Mooney
30 75th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Mooney Mooneyin Wondabyne +21.2 pts higher in Wondabyne
16.2% 94th pct 37.4% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mooney Mooney vs Wondabyne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12715/mooney-mooney/vs/SAL14389/wondabyne