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Purlewaugh vs Rocky Glen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Purlewaugh profile · Rocky Glen profile

Purlewaugh Rocky Glen

Purlewaugh and Rocky Glen are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Purlewaugh is notably younger and more diverse, with 19.8% of people being children and 11.1% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Residents there generally have higher qualifications, with 27.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, and the typical weekly family income is far higher at $1,781. In contrast, Rocky Glen is much older, as 44.6% of its residents are aged 65 or over, and the typical weekly family income is much lower at $900.

These two nearby areas share a similar housing landscape, where every home is a separate house and no one uses public transport to commute. However, the gap in education and qualifications is widening, with Purlewaugh now far higher in both the share of adults with a bachelor degree and those who completed Year 12. While both areas have high rates of people working from home, Purlewaugh has a much higher share of adults working or looking for work.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 28.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh Bachelor+: 27.7 pts higher in Purlewaugh Unpaid child care: 25.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh Unemployment: 20.7 pts higher in Rocky Glen Full-time: 29.3 pts higher in Rocky Glen

Demographics & Identity

Population in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +16 larger in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
81 36th pct 65 32nd pct
Median age in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +2 yrs older in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +11.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
11.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +24.9 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
19.8% 55th pct 44.6% 100th pct
Under 15 in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +15.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
19.8% 68th pct 4.6% 7th pct
De facto in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +4.1 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
5.2% 11th pct 9.3% 27th pct

Age structure

19.8% Seniors (65+) +24.9 pts ▸ 44.6%
39.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.0 pts 21.5%
19.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.1 pts 4.6%
17.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.6 pts 7.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Marital status

69.2% Married ◂ +13.1 pts 56.1%
23.1% Never married ◂ +10.8 pts 12.3%
0.0% Widowed +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
4.6% Divorced +7.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Purlewaugh Rocky Glen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +2.7 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
11.1% 49th pct 13.8% 60th pct

Country of birth

82.7% Australia ◂ +4.3 pts 78.5%
6.2% South Africa ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

49.4% English ◂ +6.3 pts 43.1%
35.8% Australian ◂ +2.0 pts 33.8%
9.9% Irish ◂ +2.2 pts 7.7%
4.9% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.9% German ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Chinese 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 Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +6.2 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
6.2% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +3.4 pts 89.2%
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 Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +10.1 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
22.2% 12th pct 32.3% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

72.8% Christianity ◂ +23.6 pts 49.2%
22.2% No religion +10.1 pts ▸ 32.3%
6.2% Not stated even 6.2%
0.0% Other religions +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Islam +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +28.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
50.8% 64th pct 22.6% 5th pct
Bachelor+ in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +27.7 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
27.7% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.8% Year 12 ◂ +28.1 pts 22.6%
27.7% Year 10 +6.3 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
4.6% Year 11 +2.9 pts ▸ 7.5%

Highest qualification level

23.9% Certificate III / IV +13.2 pts ▸ 37.1%
26.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.3 pts 11.4%
13.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.6 pts 14.3%
13.0% Engineering & related +9.8 pts ▸ 22.9%
19.6% Management & commerce ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
15.2% Health ◂ +3.8 pts 11.4%
10.9% Education ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +$364 higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
$774 54th pct $410 5th pct
Household income in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +$504 higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
$1,437 43rd pct $933 11th pct
Family income in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +$881 higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
$1,781 43rd pct $900 4th pct
High earners in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +2.4 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
4.6% 29th pct 7.0% 44th pct
High-income homes in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +8.8 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
9.4% 28th pct 18.2% 57th pct

Household income distribution

12.5% $650–$1,499 +19.3 pts ▸ 31.8%
31.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
15.6% Under $650 +2.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
9.4% $3,000–$3,999 +8.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.6% Under $650 +18.5 pts ▸ 63.2%
23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.8 pts 12.3%
7.7% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.6% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 7.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +6.4 pts higher in Rocky Glen
25.9% 35th pct 32.3% 67th pct
Mental health in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +1.2 pts higher in Rocky Glen
11.1% 77th pct 12.3% 85th pct
Needs assistance in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +9.5 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
7.4% 77th pct 16.9% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Arthritis ◂ +6.2 pts 12.3%
3.7% Heart disease +8.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.1% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.1% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 7.7%
0.0% Cancer +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.9% Lung condition ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 4.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.0% None ◂ +2.6 pts 55.4%
16.0% One condition +4.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
3.7% Three or more +7.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Two conditions +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +4.9 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
27.7% 81st pct 22.8% 70th pct
Unpaid carers in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +7.5 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
21.5% 92nd pct 14.0% 64th pct
Unpaid child care in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +25.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
33.8% 86th pct 8.8% 5th pct
Defence service in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +4.5 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
32.3% 86th pct 36.8% 91st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +9 larger in Purlewaugh
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +13 yrs older in Rocky Glen
3 yrs 0th pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen
$1,125 86th pct —
Household income in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +$500 higher in Purlewaugh
$2,750 86th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.1 larger in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.1 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
6.0% 25th pct 5.9% 25th pct
Living alone in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +2.0 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap steady
15.6% 21st pct 13.6% 14th pct

Family composition

49.3% Couples with children +3.7 pts ▸ 52.9%
52.2% Couples without children ◂ +24.8 pts 27.5%
0.0% Other families +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.0% One-parent families ◂ +0.1 pts 5.9%

Household size

37.5% 2 people +21.6 pts ▸ 59.1%
0.0% 3 people +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
15.6% 1 person ◂ +2.0 pts 13.6%
9.4% 4 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen
$170 18th pct —
Mortgage in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +$1,067 higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
$2,400 87th pct $3,467 96th pct
People / bedroom in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.10 higher in Rocky Glen gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +9.4 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
9.4% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +19.6 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
53.1% 81st pct 72.7% 100th pct
Separate houses in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +5.4 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap narrowing
78.1% 46th pct 72.7% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.1% Owned outright +19.6 pts ▸ 72.7%
37.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.9 pts 13.6%
9.4% Rented ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

43.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 31.8%
34.4% 4 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 40.9%
18.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 18.2%
9.4% 2 bedrooms +4.3 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 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 Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +14.3 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap steady
14.3% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +13.6 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap steady
45.7% 95th pct 59.3% 100th pct
PT commute in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

45.7% Worked at home +13.6 pts ▸ 59.3%
19.6% Car (driver) +17.5 pts ▸ 37.0%
8.7% Walked ◂ +8.7 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

42.9% 2 vehicles +11.3 pts ▸ 54.2%
32.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.1 pts 25.0%
32.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.6 pts 12.5%
14.3% No vehicle ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +6.8 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
23.2% 23rd pct 16.4% 11th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +20.7 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.7% 100th pct
Participation in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +19.9 pts higher in Purlewaugh gap widening
70.8% 83rd pct 50.9% 23rd pct
Full-time in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +29.3 pts higher in Rocky Glen gap widening
52.2% 23rd pct 81.5% 98th pct

Industries people work in

58.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.7 pts ▸ 70.4%
13.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
8.7% Construction +2.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.7% Education & training +2.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
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%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

54.3% Managers +8.6 pts ▸ 63.0%
15.2% Professionals ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.7% Labourers ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.1 higher in Purlewaugh
0.1 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.1 more in Purlewaugh
0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +6.3 more in Purlewaugh
37.0 76th pct 30.8 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen even
0 9th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Purlewaughin Rocky Glen +0.1 pts higher in Rocky Glen
4.8% 40th pct 5.0% 42nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Purlewaugh vs Rocky Glen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13289/purlewaugh/vs/SAL13400/rocky-glen