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Rangers Valley vs Wellington Vale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Rangers Valley profile · Wellington Vale profile

Rangers Valley Wellington Vale

Wellington Vale and Rangers Valley are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth; residents in Wellington Vale are far older, with a typical age of 51 compared to 37 in Rangers Valley. Children under 15 make up 29.6% of Wellington Vale, while there are none in Rangers Valley. Rangers Valley is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750, far higher than the $1,125 seen in Wellington Vale.

These two areas are becoming more distinct as the gaps between them widen or remain large. For example, the difference in educational attainment is stark, with 30.4% of adults in Rangers Valley holding a bachelor degree or higher, while none do in Wellington Vale. Both areas are very similar in that they have no residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and share the same unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even gap narrowing
27 18th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2011: 127
  • Second area, 2016: 35
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +14 yrs older in Wellington Vale gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +11.1 pts higher in Wellington Vale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Under 15 in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +29.6 pts higher in Wellington Vale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 29.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
De facto in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +39.5 pts higher in Rangers Valley
54.5% 100th pct 15.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Age structure

44.4% Older adults (45–64) +33.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
40.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +3.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

56.5% Married +13.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
52.2% Never married ◂ +22.2 pts 30.0%
0.0% Divorced +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Rangers Valley Wellington Vale

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

  • 85+ in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 15.0% females; 60–64 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Rangers Valley: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wellington Vale: 38.9% males, 22.2% females
  • 50–54 in Rangers Valley: 15.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Rangers Valley: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Rangers Valley: 15.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wellington Vale: 22.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Rangers Valley: 15.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 5–9 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Rangers Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wellington Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +22.2 pts higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
22.2% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

96.3% Australia +3.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.1% Australian +14.8 pts ▸ 63.0%
0.0% Scottish +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
40.7% English even 40.7%
0.0% Irish +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.1% German even 11.1%
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 Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +11.1 pts higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
11.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

74.1% English only +25.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +22.2 pts higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
33.3% 30th pct 11.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Religious affiliation

59.3% Christianity +22.2 pts ▸ 81.5%
33.3% No religion ◂ +22.2 pts 11.1%
22.2% Not stated ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
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

50.0% 62nd pct 50.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Bachelor+ in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +30.4 pts higher in Rangers Valley
30.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 even 50.0%
20.0% Year 10 +10.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Year 11 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Certificate III / IV +24.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
28.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Creative arts +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
50.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +22.7 pts 27.3%
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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +$581 higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
$1,156 89th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $1,156
  • Second area, 2011: $475
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +$1,625 higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
$2,750 93rd pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $979
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +$876 higher in Rangers Valley gap widening
$2,750 88th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,124
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $979
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
High earners in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +7.6 pts higher in Wellington Vale
17.4% 86th pct 25.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 +39.6 pts ▸ 70.0%
13.0% Under $650 +52.0 pts ▸ 65.0%
34.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.8 pts 25.0%
17.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even
18.5% 12th pct 18.5% 12th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Other condition +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Asthma +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes 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%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.8% None +7.4 pts ▸ 85.2%
18.5% One condition ◂ +7.4 pts 11.1%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +15.2 pts higher in Rangers Valley
65.2% 100th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Unpaid carers in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +12.0 pts higher in Wellington Vale
13.0% 53rd pct 25.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid child care in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +20.0 pts higher in Wellington Vale
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +45.0 pts higher in Wellington Vale
0.0% 0th pct 45.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +0.7 larger in Wellington Vale gap widening
1.9 11th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

57.1% Couples with children +29.8 pts ▸ 87.0%
33.3% Couples without children ◂ +11.6 pts 21.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +85.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
27.3% 1 person +44.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
27.3% 3 people +15.6 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

Mortgage in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +$851 higher in Wellington Vale
$3,500 96th pct $4,351 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,500
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $4,351
People / bedroom in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +0.20 higher in Wellington Vale gap steady
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Owned outright +35.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
27.3% Other tenure +44.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
54.5% Rented ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.3 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

27.3% 4 bedrooms +72.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
45.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 42.9%
36.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
36.4% 5 or more ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +12.3 pts higher in Wellington Vale
28.6% 78th pct 40.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.6% Car (driver) ◂ +29.4 pts 18.2%
28.6% Worked at home +12.3 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% Walked +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

0.0% 1 vehicle +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
27.3% 2 vehicles +15.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 4 or more +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +37.5 pts higher in Rangers Valley
37.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +8.7 pts higher in Wellington Vale
91.3% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 91.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
Full-time in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +12.8 pts higher in Rangers Valley
81.0% 98th pct 68.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.2%

Industries people work in

76.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.0 pts 68.2%
14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.3 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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Managers +15.6 pts ▸ 72.7%
19.0% Professionals ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +14.3 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%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale even
0 14th pct 0 10th pct
Mean slope in Rangers Valleyin Wellington Vale +0.0 pts higher in Wellington Vale
5.1% 44th pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rangers Valley vs Wellington Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13327/rangers-valley/vs/SAL14239/wellington-vale