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Mullamuddy vs Riverlea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.8 km apart · Mullamuddy profile · Riverlea profile

Mullamuddy Riverlea

Mullamuddy and Riverlea are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and income; Mullamuddy is a family-friendly area where 29.5% of residents are children, while Riverlea has no children and a typical resident is far older at 62. This contrast is seen in the home life, with Mullamuddy having much larger households (2.9 people per home) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher than Riverlea's, at $1,562 compared to $962. Riverlea has a much higher share of people born overseas (25.0%) and a far higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (34.4%).

Everyday life is similar in both places as they are both car-dependent and lack a 15-minute walk to schools, groceries, or health services. They also share similar rates of people with bachelor degrees (around 12%) and those providing unpaid care. While they share these basic living conditions, the two areas have diverged in other ways, such as health, with Riverlea having a far higher share of people with long-term health conditions at 43.8%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +63 larger in Mullamuddy gap widening
95 40th pct 32 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66
  • First area, 2021: 95
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 32
Median age in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +19 yrs older in Riverlea gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 62 yrs 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +9.5 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
9.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +17.5 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
16.8% 41st pct 34.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.4%
Under 15 in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +29.5 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
29.5% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +4.9 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
4.9% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

33.7% Older adults (45–64) +16.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.8% Seniors (65+) +17.5 pts ▸ 34.4%
29.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
14.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.4 pts 9.4%
13.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +11.7 pts 45.5%
31.4% Never married ◂ +7.2 pts 24.2%
5.7% Divorced +3.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mullamuddy Riverlea

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

  • 85+ in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 3.8% females; 70–74 in Riverlea: 12.1% males, 9.1% females
  • 65–69 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 9.1% females
  • 60–64 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in Riverlea: 21.2% males, 24.2% females
  • 55–59 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mullamuddy: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 6.4% females; 45–49 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 12.1% females
  • 40–44 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 6.4% females; 30–34 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Riverlea: 12.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 9.0% females; 20–24 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mullamuddy: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mullamuddy: 9.0% males, 3.8% females; 10–14 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mullamuddy: 3.8% males, 5.1% females; 5–9 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mullamuddy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +17.6 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
7.4% 31st pct 25.0% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Country of birth

86.3% Australia ◂ +23.8 pts 62.5%
0.0% England +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
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

48.4% English +4.7 pts ▸ 53.1%
47.4% Australian ◂ +13.0 pts 34.4%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Irish +8.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.2% Greek ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Mullamuddyin Riverlea +3.2 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap narrowing
3.2% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.5% English only +9.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.2% Greek ◂ +3.2 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +4.6 pts higher in Riverlea gap narrowing
54.7% 88th pct 59.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 54.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%

Religious affiliation

54.7% No religion +4.6 pts ▸ 59.4%
38.9% Christianity +11.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +9.1 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap narrowing
48.5% 59th pct 39.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%
Bachelor+ in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +0.7 pts higher in Riverlea gap narrowing
11.4% 36th pct 12.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

48.5% Year 12 ◂ +9.1 pts 39.4%
30.3% Year 10 +15.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
9.1% Year 9 or below +6.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
4.5% Year 11 +7.6 pts ▸ 12.1%

Highest qualification level

7.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +33.6 pts ▸ 40.9%
34.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.5 pts 13.6%
19.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.3 pts 18.2%
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% Management & commerce +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
22.0% Engineering & related +5.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
22.0% Education ◂ +8.3 pts 13.6%
17.1% Agriculture & environment +1.1 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.6% Health +3.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
9.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
7.3% Society & culture ◂ +7.3 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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +$137 higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
$712 42nd pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $712
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +$600 higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $962 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,458
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $962
Family income in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +$583 higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
$1,999 58th pct $1,416 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $1,999
  • Second area, 2016: $1,833
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
High earners in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +14.3 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
14.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
17.9% 56th pct —

Household income distribution

10.7% $650–$1,499 +33.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Under $650 +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
17.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.6% Under $650 +0.8 pts ▸ 39.4%
20.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.9 pts 9.1%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +21.6 pts higher in Riverlea
22.1% 20th pct 43.8% 95th pct
Mental health in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +4.2 pts higher in Mullamuddy
4.2% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +5.3 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap widening
5.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.4% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
5.3% Other condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Mental health ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Arthritis ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.2% None ◂ +3.8 pts 59.4%
24.2% One condition +10.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Two conditions +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +12.8 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
11.4% 17th pct 24.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Unpaid carers in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +0.6 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap steady
15.7% 77th pct 15.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +7.5 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap narrowing
25.7% 52nd pct 18.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Defence service in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +9.7 pts higher in Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 95th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +12.1 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
24.3% 51st pct 36.4% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +9 larger in Mullamuddy
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
22 yrs 33rd pct —
Median income in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
$1,449 39th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +1.1 larger in Mullamuddy gap steady
2.9 81st pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
8.9% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
39.3% 90th pct —

Family composition

31.6% Couples without children +33.1 pts ▸ 64.7%
57.0% Couples with children ◂ +33.4 pts 23.5%
8.9% One-parent families ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

28.6% 2 people +21.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
39.3% 1 person ◂ +6.0 pts 33.3%
21.4% 3 people +6.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
17.9% 6 or more ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% 5 people ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • First area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +$1,752 higher in Mullamuddy
$3,017 92nd pct $1,265 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,017
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,265
People / bedroom in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +0.20 higher in Mullamuddy gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
10.7% 29th pct —
Owned outright in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
50.0% 75th pct —
Separate houses in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
100.0% 100th pct —
100.0% 100th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +44.4 pts ▸ 94.4%
17.9% Owned with a mortgage +15.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.7% Rented ◂ +10.7 pts 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%
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

21.4% 2 bedrooms +28.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.2 pts 27.8%
35.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +19.0 pts 16.7%
14.3% 5 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

160.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +160.0 pts 0.0%
120.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +70.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Mullamuddyin Riverlea
18.0% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
PT stops in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

44.0% Car (driver) ◂ +2.8 pts 41.2%
18.0% Worked at home +11.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.0% Walked ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

25.8% 1 vehicle +13.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
38.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
9.7% 4 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +3.9 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap narrowing
35.2% 65th pct 31.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%

Jobs & Industry

10.9% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Participation in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +14.2 pts higher in Mullamuddy gap narrowing
65.7% 68th pct 51.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.8%
  • First area, 2021: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%
50.0% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 82.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%

Industries people work in

8.0% Retail trade +15.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
22.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Manufacturing +11.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.0% Professional & technical ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Administrative & support ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Other services ◂ +8.0 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%

Occupations people work in

22.0% Managers +25.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
12.0% Professionals +17.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
8.0% Sales workers +21.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
26.0% Labourers ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Community & personal service ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +4.5 pts higher in Mullamuddy
4.5% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mullamuddyin Riverlea even
0 17th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Mullamuddyin Riverlea +9.4 pts higher in Riverlea
9.0% 76th pct 18.4% 97th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mullamuddy vs Riverlea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12832/mullamuddy/vs/SAL13381/riverlea