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Polo Flat vs The Brothers

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Polo Flat profile · The Brothers profile

Polo Flat The Brothers

The Brothers and Polo Flat are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their layout and access; Polo Flat has more public transport stops, six schools within 3km, and a walkability score of 2.0 (mostly car-dependent), while The Brothers is car-dependent with no public transport or local amenities. Income also varies, with typical family weekly income far higher in Polo Flat at $3,750 compared to $2,250 in The Brothers.

A gap that is clearly widening is seen in public transport and walkability, where Polo Flat continues to offer more options than The Brothers. Despite this, both areas are very similar in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. They also share the same typical number of people per bedroom, at 0.70.

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Where they differ most

Population: 17 larger in The Brothers Household size: 0.6 larger in The Brothers Family income: $1,500 higher in Polo Flat Household income: $375 higher in The Brothers Median age: 2 yrs older in The Brothers

Demographics & Identity

Population in Polo Flatin The Brothers +17 larger in The Brothers gap widening
13 9th pct 30 19th pct
Median age in Polo Flatin The Brothers +2 yrs older in The Brothers gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 13.3% 27th pct

Age structure

38.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% Older adults (45–64) +0.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
23.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.7 pts 13.3%
23.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

46.2% Married +12.2 pts ▸ 58.3%
46.2% Never married +8.0 pts ▸ 54.2%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Polo Flat The Brothers

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

84.6% Australia +2.1 pts ▸ 86.7%
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

46.2% Scottish ◂ +19.5 pts 26.7%
30.8% Australian +9.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
38.5% English ◂ +11.8 pts 26.7%
0.0% German +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Irish even 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 Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

115.4% English only ◂ +18.7 pts 96.7%
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 Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 20.0% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

30.8% Christianity +42.6 pts ▸ 73.3%
61.5% No religion ◂ +41.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% Not stated +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
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 Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 37.5% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 25.0% 77th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Polo Flatin The Brothers +6 more in Polo Flat
6 74th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Polo Flatin The Brothers
240 42nd pct —
ICSEA in Polo Flatin The Brothers
996 54th pct —

Highest year of school

46.2% Year 12 ◂ +8.7 pts 37.5%
38.5% Year 10 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.1% Year 11 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

83.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

66.7% Management & commerce ◂ +16.7 pts 50.0%
66.7% Society & culture ◂ +33.3 pts 33.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Polo Flatin The Brothers +$93 higher in The Brothers gap narrowing
$866 68th pct $959 78th pct
Household income in Polo Flatin The Brothers +$375 higher in The Brothers gap widening
$1,875 69th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Polo Flatin The Brothers +$1,500 higher in Polo Flat gap widening
$3,750 100th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 12.5% 72nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

69.2% Under $650 ◂ +35.9 pts 33.3%
23.1% $650–$1,499 +14.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 23.3% 24th pct
Mental health in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

23.1% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 16.7%
23.1% Diabetes ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None ◂ +12.6 pts 56.7%
30.8% One condition ◂ +10.8 pts 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 29.2% 85th pct
Unpaid carers in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 25.0% 48th pct
Defence service in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 20.8% 30th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Polo Flatin The Brothers even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Polo Flatin The Brothers +0.6 larger in The Brothers gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 10.3% 47th pct

Family composition

150.0% Couples without children ◂ +125.9 pts 24.1%
0.0% Couples with children +58.6 pts ▸ 58.6%
0.0% One-parent families +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

83.3% 1 person ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 people +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 3 people +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Polo Flatin The Brothers +$20 higher in The Brothers
$180 20th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— $2,350 86th pct
People / bedroom in Polo Flatin The Brothers even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Other tenure +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
50.0% Rented ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
66.7% Other dwelling ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 5 or more +128.6 pts ▸ 128.6%
83.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Polo Flatin The Brothers +1 more in Polo Flat
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Polo Flatin The Brothers +76.92 more in Polo Flat
76.92 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Polo Flatin The Brothers +384.6 more in Polo Flat
384.6 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Polo Flatin The Brothers +1 more in Polo Flat
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Polo Flatin The Brothers
8 43rd pct —

How people get to work

37.5% Car (driver) +18.1 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Worked at home +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +114.3 pts ▸ 114.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +85.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
83.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 33.3% 59th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Polo Flatin The Brothers
— 75.0% 89th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Retail trade ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
37.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

62.5% Community & personal service ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Labourers +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Polo Flatin The Brothers +2.0 higher in Polo Flat
2.0 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Polo Flatin The Brothers +1.9 more in Polo Flat
1.9 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Polo Flatin The Brothers even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Polo Flatin The Brothers even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Polo Flatin The Brothers +69.0 pts higher in Polo Flat
69.0% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Polo Flatin The Brothers even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Polo Flatin The Brothers +34.2 pts higher in Polo Flat
34.2% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Polo Flatin The Brothers even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Polo Flatin The Brothers +153.8 more in Polo Flat
153.8 90th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Polo Flatin The Brothers +7 higher in Polo Flat
7 71st pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Polo Flatin The Brothers +1.9 pts higher in The Brothers
5.1% 43rd pct 7.0% 63rd pct

Compare Polo Flat with nearby areas

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Compare The Brothers with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Polo Flat vs The Brothers [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13250/polo-flat/vs/SAL13831/the-brothers