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Ponto vs Terrabella

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.3 km apart · Ponto profile · Terrabella profile

Ponto Terrabella

Ponto and Terrabella are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their demographics and finances; residents in Ponto are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 36 in Terrabella. Incomes are well higher in Terrabella, where the typical household earns $3,250 a week, compared to $2,249 in Ponto. This is consistent with the mortgage costs in Terrabella, where typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher at $8,750, while Ponto residents usually pay $2,050.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, groceries, or health services. Both areas also have about the same number of people per home, averaging around 2.7 or 2.8. While they differ in age and income, both areas sit well above the national figure for typical household income.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pontoin Terrabella +39 larger in Ponto gap widening
53 29th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51
  • First area, 2021: 53
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Pontoin Terrabella +13 yrs older in Ponto gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
30.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
30.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

30.2% Children (0–14) +12.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
24.5% Older adults (45–64) +11.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
30.2% Seniors (65+) +5.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
9.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

77.1% Married +41.0 pts ▸ 118.2%
20.0% Never married +7.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.1% Divorced ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ponto Terrabella

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

  • 85+ in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 70–74 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 11.8% females; 65–69 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Terrabella: 45.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ponto: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 50–54 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 40–44 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Terrabella: 27.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 20.6% females; 10–14 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ponto: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ponto: 0.0% males, 11.8% females; 0–4 in Terrabella: 0.0% males, 27.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

96.2% Australia ◂ +24.8 pts 71.4%
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

41.5% Australian +44.2 pts ▸ 85.7%
39.6% English +10.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.4% Scottish +26.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
22.6% Irish ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% German ◂ +9.4 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 Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.8% English only ◂ +15.4 pts 71.4%
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 Pontoin Terrabella
22.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%

Religious affiliation

73.6% Christianity ◂ +23.6 pts 50.0%
22.6% No religion ◂ +1.2 pts 21.4%
5.7% Not stated +15.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
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

43.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 43.6%
22.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Pontoin Terrabella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

43.6% Year 12 +11.0 pts ▸ 54.5%
43.6% Year 10 ◂ +16.3 pts 27.3%
7.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.2 pts 30.8%
32.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.2 pts 30.8%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
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

20.0% Engineering & related ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Education ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Management & commerce ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Society & culture ◂ +16.0 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Pontoin Terrabella +$351 higher in Terrabella gap widening
$1,274 92nd pct $1,625 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,281
  • First area, 2021: $1,274
  • Second area, 2016: $1,025
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Household income in Pontoin Terrabella +$1,001 higher in Terrabella gap widening
$2,249 86th pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,374
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $2,374
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in Pontoin Terrabella +$667 higher in Terrabella gap widening
$2,583 85th pct $3,250 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,750
  • First area, 2021: $2,583
  • Second area, 2016: $2,374
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
High earners in Pontoin Terrabella
8.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%

Household income distribution

58.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
23.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.1% $650–$1,499 +19.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 +27.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pontoin Terrabella
30.2% 57th pct
Mental health in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

22.6% Arthritis +13.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
11.3% Diabetes ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Lung condition ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Cancer ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Other condition ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.5% None +12.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
24.5% One condition ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pontoin Terrabella
31.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
Unpaid carers in Pontoin Terrabella
8.6% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
Unpaid child care in Pontoin Terrabella
40.0% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
Defence service in Pontoin Terrabella
10.8% 98th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pontoin Terrabella
25.7% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Pontoin Terrabella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
27 yrs 54th pct
Median income in Pontoin Terrabella
$725 58th pct
Household income in Pontoin Terrabella
$3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pontoin Terrabella +0.1 larger in Ponto gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
11.1% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%

Family composition

51.1% Couples with children +4.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
35.6% Couples without children ◂ +2.2 pts 33.3%
11.1% One-parent families ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.3% 1 person ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
35.3% 2 people ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
Mortgage in Pontoin Terrabella +$6,700 higher in Terrabella
$2,050 74th pct $8,750 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,050
  • Second area, 2021: $8,750
People / bedroom in Pontoin Terrabella even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

52.9% Owned outright ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
23.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Rented ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Other tenure ◂ +17.6 pts 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

47.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
41.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Pontoin Terrabella
40.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Pontoin Terrabella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Pontoin Terrabella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Worked at home +6.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
40.0% Car (driver) ◂ +40.0 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

52.9% 4 or more ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
47.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
17.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pontoin Terrabella
5.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pontoin Terrabella
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Pontoin Terrabella
85.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 69.2%
  • First area, 2021: 85.7%
70.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 70.0%

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.8 pts 46.2%
20.0% Retail trade ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +16.7 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

50.0% Managers ◂ +3.8 pts 46.2%
20.0% Professionals ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service 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 Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pontoin Terrabella even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Pontoin Terrabella even
0 15th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Pontoin Terrabella +1.4 pts higher in Ponto
4.2% 32nd pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ponto vs Terrabella [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13253/ponto/vs/SAL13813/terrabella