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Nyrang Creek vs Paytens Bridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Nyrang Creek profile · Paytens Bridge profile

Nyrang Creek Paytens Bridge

Paytens Bridge and Nyrang Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth. Paytens Bridge is much younger, with a typical resident aged 36, compared to 58 in Nyrang Creek. This younger age is consistent with the high share of couples with children in Paytens Bridge, which is 41.3 percentage points higher than in Nyrang Creek. Paytens Bridge also has far higher typical household incomes, with the usual home earning $2,750 a week against $1,562 in Nyrang Creek.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked differently, with Paytens Bridge seeing far more movement as 24.5% of people moved there in the last five years, while 0.0% moved into Nyrang Creek. Despite these contrasts, they share a complete lack of nearby amenities, as both are car-dependent with no public transport or shops within walking distance. They are also alike in that no one in either area speaks a language other than English at home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +80 larger in Paytens Bridge gap steady
29 18th pct 109 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 104
  • Second area, 2021: 109
Median age in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +22 yrs older in Nyrang Creek gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +8.3 pts higher in Paytens Bridge gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Aged 65+ in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +28.8 pts higher in Nyrang Creek gap widening
37.9% 94th pct 9.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Under 15 in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +9.0 pts higher in Nyrang Creek gap widening
31.0% 96th pct 22.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
4.5% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Age structure

37.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.8 pts 9.2%
34.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.1 pts 17.4%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) +21.8 pts ▸ 32.1%
31.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.0 pts 22.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Marital status

50.0% Married +7.0 pts ▸ 57.0%
26.9% Divorced ◂ +20.6 pts 6.3%
0.0% Never married +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% Widowed +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Nyrang Creek Paytens Bridge

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

  • 85+ in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 70–74 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 22.7% females; 65–69 in Paytens Bridge: 2.7% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 60–64 in Paytens Bridge: 6.3% males, 7.1% females
  • 55–59 in Nyrang Creek: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 50–54 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Paytens Bridge: 3.6% males, 4.5% females
  • 45–49 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Paytens Bridge: 3.6% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Paytens Bridge: 2.7% males, 3.6% females
  • 30–34 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Paytens Bridge: 5.4% males, 11.6% females
  • 25–29 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Paytens Bridge: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 20–24 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Paytens Bridge: 3.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Paytens Bridge: 2.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Nyrang Creek: 27.3% males, 18.2% females; 10–14 in Paytens Bridge: 2.7% males, 6.3% females
  • 5–9 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Paytens Bridge: 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Nyrang Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Paytens Bridge: 3.6% males, 6.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +4.6 pts higher in Paytens Bridge gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Country of birth

82.8% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 78.0%
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

62.1% Australian ◂ +23.5 pts 38.5%
34.5% English +5.0 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Scottish +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.3% Irish +2.5 pts ▸ 12.8%
10.3% German ◂ +7.6 pts 2.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge 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%
Limited English in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge 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

82.8% English only +2.6 pts ▸ 85.3%
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 Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +21.1 pts higher in Paytens Bridge gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 21.1% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Religious affiliation

72.4% Christianity ◂ +10.9 pts 61.5%
0.0% No religion +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
10.3% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%
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 Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +20.7 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
38.5% 32nd pct 59.2% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.2%
Bachelor+ in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +20.8 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
46.2% 97th pct 25.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +1 more in Paytens Bridge
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
26 8th pct
919 14th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +20.7 pts ▸ 59.2%
19.2% Year 10 ◂ +4.8 pts 14.5%
0.0% Year 11 +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Highest qualification level

42.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.7 pts 27.4%
31.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.8 pts 17.7%
21.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +16.2 pts 4.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.3% Health ◂ +19.9 pts 6.5%
21.1% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 24.2%
21.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +14.6 pts 6.5%
15.8% Management & commerce ◂ +2.9 pts 12.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Creative arts +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Education +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +$107 higher in Paytens Bridge gap widening
$1,031 85th pct $1,138 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,031
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,138
Household income in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +$1,188 higher in Paytens Bridge gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,999
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,708
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +$1,708 higher in Paytens Bridge gap widening
$1,875 49th pct $3,583 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,999
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $2,083
  • Second area, 2021: $3,583
High earners in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +22.8 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 22.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
40.5% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.5%

Household income distribution

75.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +53.4 pts 21.6%
50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +41.9 pts 8.1%
0.0% Under $650 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

Personal income distribution

46.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.5 pts 31.6%
0.0% Under $650 +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
19.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.6 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +11.5 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
34.5% 76th pct 22.9% 23rd pct
Mental health in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +4.6 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge 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%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.2% Heart disease ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Arthritis +1.6 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Asthma +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Other condition +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Mental health +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Diabetes +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.7% None +4.2 pts ▸ 56.0%
20.7% One condition ◂ +1.4 pts 19.3%
13.8% Two conditions ◂ +11.0 pts 2.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +15.6 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
34.6% 90th pct 19.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid carers in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +7.8 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
19.2% 89th pct 11.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Unpaid child care in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +6.0 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
26.9% 59th pct 32.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.9%
Defence service in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +0.3 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
26.9% 65th pct 26.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +9 larger in Paytens Bridge
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
36 yrs 74th pct
$450 25th pct
$999 18th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +0.2 larger in Paytens Bridge gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +3.8 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
32.4% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Family composition

35.0% Couples with children +41.3 pts ▸ 76.3%
15.0% Couples without children +7.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
20.0% Other families ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Household size

87.5% 1 person ◂ +55.1 pts 32.4%
75.0% 2 people ◂ +48.0 pts 27.0%
0.0% 4 people +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% 3 people +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +$20 higher in Nyrang Creek
$150 14th pct $130 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $60
  • Second area, 2021: $130
Mortgage in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +$739 higher in Paytens Bridge
$1,961 70th pct $2,700 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,961
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $2,700
People / bedroom in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
29.7% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
40.5% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.5%
91.9% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.9%
97.3% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.3%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +9.5 pts 40.5%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.0 pts 27.0%
0.0% Rented +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% Other tenure +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.1 pts 91.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

62.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.9 pts 21.6%
37.5% 4 bedrooms +5.7 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% 5 or more +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
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
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
21.3% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +22.5 pts 52.5%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +12.0 pts 21.3%
0.0% Walked +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.0 pts 20.0%
50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.1 pts 22.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% 4 or more +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +24.5 pts higher in Paytens Bridge gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 24.5% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +31.1 pts higher in Paytens Bridge
46.2% 14th pct 77.2% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.2%
59.0% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.0%

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +22.1 pts ▸ 72.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other services +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Construction +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Education & training +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Managers +34.0 pts ▸ 59.0%
33.3% Professionals ◂ +20.2 pts 13.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Labourers +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge even
0 11th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Nyrang Creekin Paytens Bridge +0.2 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
5.5% 48th pct 5.3% 46th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nyrang Creek vs Paytens Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13062/nyrang-creek/vs/SAL13175/paytens-bridge