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Narrawa vs Wheeo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Narrawa profile · Wheeo profile

Narrawa Wheeo

Narrawa and Wheeo are both sparsely populated areas in the Upper Lachlan Shire. Narrawa has a higher share of people who finished Year 12 (45.6% compared to 29.0% in Wheeo) and more residents who have moved in the last five years (32.3% versus 12.1%). Homes in Narrawa are more likely to be large, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms, while only 45.5% of homes in Wheeo have that many. In contrast, the typical monthly home loan payment is far higher in Wheeo at $1,400, compared to $306 in Narrawa.

Everyday life is similar across both areas, with both reporting 0% unemployment and no one using public transport to commute. They share a similar typical weekly household income of around $2,200 and nearly identical rates of people working from home. While residents in both places are older than the national figure, Narrawa is slightly older, with a typical age of 53 compared to 50 in Wheeo.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $1,094 higher in Wheeo 3+ bedrooms: 36.4 pts higher in Narrawa Recent movers: 20.2 pts higher in Narrawa People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Wheeo Year 12: 16.5 pts higher in Narrawa

Demographics & Identity

Population in Narrawain Wheeo +44 larger in Narrawa gap widening
112 43rd pct 68 33rd pct
Median age in Narrawain Wheeo +3 yrs older in Narrawa gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Narrawain Wheeo even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Narrawain Wheeo +1.8 pts higher in Wheeo gap steady
23.2% 69th pct 25.0% 74th pct
Under 15 in Narrawain Wheeo +5.4 pts higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
15.2% 37th pct 20.6% 73rd pct
De facto in Narrawain Wheeo +6.0 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
14.3% 66th pct 8.3% 23rd pct

Age structure

33.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.5 pts 29.4%
23.2% Seniors (65+) +1.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.2% Children (0–14) +5.4 pts ▸ 20.6%
7.1% Youth (15–24) +12.0 pts ▸ 19.1%
13.4% Young adults (25–44) +5.7 pts ▸ 19.1%

Marital status

62.0% Married +4.2 pts ▸ 66.1%
18.5% Never married +0.9 pts ▸ 19.4%
8.7% Widowed ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.4% Divorced +2.6 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Narrawa Wheeo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Narrawain Wheeo +5.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
5.4% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

84.8% Australia +6.4 pts ▸ 91.2%
2.7% New Zealand ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

47.3% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 52.9%
40.2% English +3.9 pts ▸ 44.1%
25.9% Scottish ◂ +11.2 pts 14.7%
21.4% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 20.6%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 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

Other language in Narrawain Wheeo +2.7 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
2.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Narrawain Wheeo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only +4.5 pts ▸ 95.6%
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 Narrawain Wheeo +6.0 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
13.4% 3rd pct 7.4% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

80.4% Christianity ◂ +2.4 pts 77.9%
4.5% Not stated +11.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
13.4% No religion ◂ +6.0 pts 7.4%
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 Narrawain Wheeo +16.5 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
45.6% 52nd pct 29.0% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Narrawain Wheeo +1.2 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
14.1% 48th pct 12.9% 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Narrawain Wheeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.6% Year 12 ◂ +16.5 pts 29.0%
40.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 38.7%
4.4% Year 9 or below +6.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Year 11 +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Highest qualification level

31.1% Certificate III / IV +5.5 pts ▸ 36.7%
21.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 16.7%
14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.8 pts 10.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Management & commerce +21.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
16.4% Engineering & related ◂ +3.1 pts 13.3%
4.9% Architecture & building +8.4 pts ▸ 13.3%
4.9% Education +8.4 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.6% Society & culture +6.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
4.9% Health +5.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Narrawain Wheeo +$106 higher in Narrawa gap steady
$1,055 86th pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Narrawain Wheeo +$84 higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
$2,166 82nd pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Narrawain Wheeo +$26 higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
$2,562 84th pct $2,536 83rd pct
High earners in Narrawain Wheeo +1.5 pts higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
6.5% 41st pct 8.1% 50th pct
High-income homes in Narrawain Wheeo +2.3 pts higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
20.5% 63rd pct 22.7% 69th pct

Household income distribution

22.7% $1,500–$2,999 +45.5 pts ▸ 68.2%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.6 pts 18.2%
9.1% $4,000 or more +13.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.4 pts 33.9%
31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.1 pts 27.4%
28.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.2 pts 8.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Narrawain Wheeo +5.4 pts higher in Narrawa
30.4% 58th pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Narrawain Wheeo +5.3 pts higher in Wheeo
3.6% 19th pct 8.8% 57th pct
Needs assistance in Narrawain Wheeo +5.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
5.4% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis +4.3 pts ▸ 13.2%
3.6% Cancer +9.7 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Other condition +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
3.6% Mental health +5.3 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.0% Asthma ◂ +2.2 pts 5.9%
7.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 4.4%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 5.9%
0.0% Lung condition +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.7% None +2.5 pts ▸ 63.2%
25.0% One condition ◂ +7.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Three or more +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
4.5% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Narrawain Wheeo +3.0 pts higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
19.6% 57th pct 22.6% 69th pct
Unpaid carers in Narrawain Wheeo +3.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
13.0% 53rd pct 9.7% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Narrawain Wheeo +6.8 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
29.3% 71st pct 22.6% 37th pct
Defence service in Narrawain Wheeo +4.4 pts higher in Narrawa
4.4% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Narrawain Wheeo +1.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
27.2% 67th pct 25.8% 60th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Narrawain Wheeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Narrawain Wheeo +0.3 larger in Wheeo gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Narrawain Wheeo even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Narrawain Wheeo +11.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
25.0% 55th pct 13.6% 14th pct

Family composition

59.0% Couples with children +5.9 pts ▸ 64.9%
41.0% Couples without children +4.7 pts ▸ 45.6%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.6% 2 people +20.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
25.0% 1 person ◂ +11.4 pts 13.6%
18.2% 4 people +4.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
6.8% 3 people ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% 5 people ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Narrawain Wheeo
$150 14th pct —
Mortgage in Narrawain Wheeo +$1,094 higher in Wheeo
$306 0th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Narrawain Wheeo +0.20 higher in Wheeo gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Narrawain Wheeo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Narrawain Wheeo +9.1 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
59.1% 89th pct 50.0% 75th pct
Separate houses in Narrawain Wheeo +2.3 pts higher in Wheeo gap widening
97.7% 56th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Narrawain Wheeo +36.4 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
81.8% 56th pct 45.5% 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

59.1% Owned outright ◂ +9.1 pts 50.0%
13.6% Owned with a mortgage +13.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
11.4% Other tenure +6.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.7% Separate house +2.3 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

36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.6 pts 22.7%
31.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 22.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
13.6% 5 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

66.7% $1,000–$1,799 +66.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
50.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Narrawain Wheeo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Narrawain Wheeo +0.2 pts higher in Wheeo gap narrowing
38.8% 90th pct 39.0% 90th pct
PT commute in Narrawain Wheeo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Narrawain Wheeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Narrawain Wheeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

44.8% Car (driver) ◂ +3.3 pts 41.5%
38.8% Worked at home +0.2 pts ▸ 39.0%
6.0% Walked ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

36.8% 2 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 45.5%
42.1% 4 or more ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% 3 vehicles +20.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Narrawain Wheeo +20.2 pts higher in Narrawa gap widening
32.3% 55th pct 12.1% 6th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Narrawain Wheeo even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Narrawain Wheeo +2.3 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
68.5% 77th pct 66.1% 70th pct
Full-time in Narrawain Wheeo +7.1 pts higher in Narrawa gap narrowing
65.7% 80th pct 58.5% 52nd pct

Industries people work in

50.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.7 pts 39.0%
10.4% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
13.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.1 pts 7.3%
7.5% Manufacturing +4.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.0% Construction ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

47.8% Managers ◂ +11.2 pts 36.6%
10.4% Professionals +4.2 pts ▸ 14.6%
7.5% Technicians & trades +4.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.0% Community & personal service ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Labourers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0 25th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Narrawain Wheeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Narrawain Wheeo +8.9 more in Narrawa
8.9 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Narrawain Wheeo even
0 12th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Narrawain Wheeo +2.5 pts higher in Narrawa
7.6% 67th pct 5.1% 43rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Narrawa vs Wheeo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12917/narrawa/vs/SAL14287/wheeo