Quidong vs Tombong

Quidong and Tombong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Quidong has 20 people, while Tombong is largely non-residential with a population of zero. Where people do live, the two areas differ sharply; the typical resident in Quidong is just 23, whereas in Tombong they are far older at 68. This is consistent with the typical weekly household income being far higher in Quidong at $1,625 compared to $450 in Tombong.

These differences in age and income contrast with how similar the two places are in other ways. Both are entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The gap in typical personal income between the two areas is far higher in Quidong, with a difference of $400 per week.