Palarang vs Tombong

Palarang and Tombong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Palarang has 26 residents, while Tombong is largely non-residential with no population. There are significant gaps in income and age between them; the typical weekly household income in Palarang is $1,624, which is far higher than the $450 seen in Tombong. Residents are also far older in Tombong, where the typical age is 68, compared to 55 in Palarang.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very quiet and isolated. Both are completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. They also share a lack of public transport and schools nearby. In both places, the typical age is far older than the national figure.