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Retreat vs Warrabah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Retreat profile · Warrabah profile

Retreat Warrabah

Retreat (NSW) and Warrabah are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth. Residents are far older in Retreat (NSW), where the typical age is 56, compared to 35 in Warrabah. Income is also much lower in Retreat (NSW), where typical weekly household income is $725, while in Warrabah it is far higher at $1,824.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely rural and car-dependent. They share a walkability score of 0.0 (car-dependent), and neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries. In both places, the terrain is similar, with an average slope of around 10%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Retreatin Warrabah +40 larger in Retreat gap narrowing
45 26th pct 5 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52
  • First area, 2021: 45
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 5
Median age in Retreatin Warrabah +21 yrs older in Retreat
56 yrs 87th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
6.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
13.3% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
21.6% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +120.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

64.9% Married ◂ +64.9 pts 0.0%
24.3% Never married ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
16.2% Divorced ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Retreat Warrabah

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

  • 85+ in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Retreat: 8.3% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Retreat: 8.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Retreat: 11.1% males, 11.1% females; 60–64 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 22.2% females; 55–59 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Retreat: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 45–49 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Warrabah: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 16.7% females; 10–14 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Retreat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Warrabah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

93.3% Australia +6.7 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

57.8% English +42.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.9% Australian ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
11.1% Irish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% German ◂ +8.9 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 Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.3% English only +6.7 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 Retreatin Warrabah
26.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%

Religious affiliation

62.2% Christianity ◂ +2.2 pts 60.0%
26.7% No religion ◂ +26.7 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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

42.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
18.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Retreatin Warrabah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

51.4% Year 10 ◂ +51.4 pts 0.0%
42.9% Year 12 ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
37.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Retreatin Warrabah +$512 higher in Warrabah
$437 7th pct $949 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: $519
  • First area, 2021: $437
  • Second area, 2021: $949
Household income in Retreatin Warrabah +$1,099 higher in Warrabah
$725 3rd pct $1,824 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,824
Family income in Retreatin Warrabah +$1,850 higher in Warrabah
$900 4th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

75.7% Under $650 ◂ +75.7 pts 0.0%
27.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Retreatin Warrabah
40.0% 89th pct
Mental health in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Retreatin Warrabah
22.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.9% Other condition ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
22.2% Asthma ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
17.8% Arthritis ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% Heart disease ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes 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

57.8% None +122.2 pts ▸ 180.0%
22.2% Two conditions ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
8.9% Three or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% One condition ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Retreatin Warrabah
37.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%
Unpaid carers in Retreatin Warrabah
35.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%
Unpaid child care in Retreatin Warrabah
35.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%
Defence service in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Retreatin Warrabah
8.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Retreatin Warrabah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
44 yrs 82nd pct
Median income in Retreatin Warrabah
$575 43rd pct
Household income in Retreatin Warrabah
$575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Retreatin Warrabah +0.2 larger in Warrabah
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

38.5% Couples with children +61.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.8% Couples without children ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$959 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $867
  • First area, 2021: $959
People / bedroom in Retreatin Warrabah +0.20 higher in Retreat
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Retreatin Warrabah
33.3% 86th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Retreatin Warrabah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Retreatin Warrabah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.7% Car (driver) ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% Walked ◂ +12.5 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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Retreatin Warrabah
20.9% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Retreatin Warrabah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Retreatin Warrabah
64.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.1%
  • First area, 2021: 64.9%
54.2% 30th pct

Industries people work in

20.8% Retail trade ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
20.8% Professional & technical ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Construction ◂ +12.5 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% 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

16.7% Managers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Sales workers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Retreatin Warrabah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Retreatin Warrabah +200.0 more in Warrabah
0.0 0th pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Retreatin Warrabah even
0 15th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Retreatin Warrabah +0.6 pts higher in Warrabah
10.2% 82nd pct 10.8% 85th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Retreat vs Warrabah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13368/retreat/vs/SAL14173/warrabah