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Rydal vs Sodwalls

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Rydal profile · Sodwalls profile

Rydal Sodwalls

Rydal and Sodwalls are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Rydal has a much older population, with 31.3% aged 65 and over compared to 16.0% in Sodwalls. This is consistent with Rydal having a far higher rate of long-term health conditions (36.2%) and a far higher share of people living alone (40.9%). Sodwalls is far more likely to have adults with a bachelor degree or higher (23.5% compared to 12.2% in Rydal) and a typical weekly rent that is far higher at $365, while Rydal's is $200.

Both areas are almost identical in the share of people earning $2,000 or more a week, sitting at around 15%. They also share a similar car-dependent lifestyle, with neither area having any residents who commute by public transport. While Rydal is far more likely to have people who volunteer (23.1%) and has more public transport stops and parks within walking distance, both areas remain far from the national figures for walkability and access to services.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $165 higher in Sodwalls First Nations: 6.7 pts higher in Rydal Unemployment: 6.2 pts higher in Rydal One-parent: 18.4 pts higher in Rydal Aged 65+: 15.3 pts higher in Rydal

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rydalin Sodwalls +69 larger in Rydal gap narrowing
163 49th pct 94 40th pct
Median age in Rydalin Sodwalls +1 yrs older in Rydal gap steady
53 yrs 80th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Rydalin Sodwalls +6.7 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
6.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Rydalin Sodwalls +15.3 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
31.3% 87th pct 16.0% 37th pct
Under 15 in Rydalin Sodwalls +3.6 pts higher in Rydal gap narrowing
11.0% 20th pct 7.4% 11th pct
De facto in Rydalin Sodwalls +8.3 pts higher in Sodwalls gap widening
10.8% 39th pct 19.2% 86th pct

Age structure

30.1% Older adults (45–64) +12.5 pts ▸ 42.6%
31.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.3 pts 16.0%
16.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.8 pts 12.8%
11.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.6 pts 7.4%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +0.2 pts ▸ 10.6%

Marital status

48.3% Married +15.2 pts ▸ 63.5%
27.2% Never married ◂ +0.2 pts 27.1%
15.0% Divorced ◂ +9.1 pts 5.9%
7.5% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 3.5%
4.1% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Rydal Sodwalls

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.3 pts higher in Rydal gap steady
9.8% 43rd pct 8.5% 36th pct

Country of birth

80.4% Australia +2.6 pts ▸ 83.0%
4.9% England ◂ +4.9 pts 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

42.9% English ◂ +2.5 pts 40.4%
39.9% Australian ◂ +4.8 pts 35.1%
11.0% Irish +13.4 pts ▸ 24.5%
17.8% Scottish ◂ +2.9 pts 14.9%
5.5% Italian ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% German +0.6 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.5% Indian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Rydalin Sodwalls even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Rydalin Sodwalls even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +11.8 pts 80.9%
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 Rydalin Sodwalls +5.8 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
35.6% 36th pct 29.8% 23rd pct

Religious affiliation

55.2% Christianity ◂ +6.3 pts 48.9%
35.6% No religion ◂ +5.8 pts 29.8%
10.4% Not stated +7.7 pts ▸ 18.1%
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

Year 12 in Rydalin Sodwalls +4.4 pts higher in Rydal gap narrowing
46.5% 54th pct 42.2% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in Rydalin Sodwalls +11.3 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
12.2% 40th pct 23.5% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Rydalin Sodwalls even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.4 pts 42.2%
28.5% Year 10 +2.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
10.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 3.6%
6.3% Year 11 +2.2 pts ▸ 8.4%

Highest qualification level

34.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.9 pts 29.9%
15.8% Bachelor degree +0.6 pts ▸ 16.4%
14.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.8 pts 9.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
3.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +0.2 pts 20.9%
13.7% Society & culture ◂ +4.7 pts 9.0%
11.6% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 13.4%
10.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.0 pts 4.5%
7.4% Management & commerce +0.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Education ◂ +1.8 pts 4.5%
4.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.8 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.3% Creative arts ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rydalin Sodwalls +$176 higher in Sodwalls gap widening
$657 33rd pct $833 64th pct
Household income in Rydalin Sodwalls +$612 higher in Sodwalls gap widening
$1,325 34th pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Rydalin Sodwalls +$551 higher in Sodwalls gap widening
$2,049 60th pct $2,600 85th pct
High earners in Rydalin Sodwalls +0.3 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
15.0% 79th pct 15.3% 80th pct
High-income homes in Rydalin Sodwalls +5.5 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
24.2% 72nd pct 29.7% 82nd pct

Household income distribution

33.3% Under $650 ◂ +22.5 pts 10.8%
28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.6 pts 16.2%
22.7% $650–$1,499 +4.3 pts ▸ 27.0%
6.1% $4,000 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
18.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.1 pts 8.1%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 ◂ +14.5 pts 31.8%
25.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.2 pts 20.0%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 17.6%
2.7% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rydalin Sodwalls +10.7 pts higher in Rydal
36.2% 82nd pct 25.5% 33rd pct
Mental health in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.1 pts higher in Sodwalls
7.4% 42nd pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.0 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
4.3% 46th pct 5.3% 58th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 10.6%
7.4% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 3.2%
5.5% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.1% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 4.3%
4.9% Lung condition ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Cancer ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Diabetes ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Stroke ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None ◂ +1.3 pts 56.4%
23.3% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
6.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.6 pts 3.2%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Rydalin Sodwalls +11.4 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
23.1% 71st pct 11.8% 19th pct
Unpaid carers in Rydalin Sodwalls +8.3 pts higher in Sodwalls gap widening
12.9% 52nd pct 21.2% 92nd pct
Unpaid child care in Rydalin Sodwalls +8.6 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
20.4% 27th pct 11.8% 9th pct
Defence service in Rydalin Sodwalls +7.3 pts higher in Rydal
7.3% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Rydalin Sodwalls +3.1 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
25.2% 56th pct 28.2% 72nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Rydalin Sodwalls +11 larger in Rydal
11 60th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Rydalin Sodwalls +11 yrs older in Sodwalls
18 yrs 18th pct 29 yrs 60th pct
Median income in Rydalin Sodwalls +$1,524 higher in Sodwalls
$225 2nd pct $1,749 93rd pct
Household income in Rydalin Sodwalls +$1,063 higher in Sodwalls
$1,687 50th pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rydalin Sodwalls +0.2 larger in Sodwalls gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Rydalin Sodwalls +18.4 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
23.1% 90th pct 4.8% 22nd pct
Living alone in Rydalin Sodwalls +13.9 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
40.9% 92nd pct 27.0% 62nd pct

Family composition

43.5% Couples without children +16.8 pts ▸ 60.3%
34.3% Couples with children +2.2 pts ▸ 36.5%
23.1% One-parent families ◂ +18.4 pts 4.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.9% 2 people +5.0 pts ▸ 45.9%
40.9% 1 person ◂ +13.9 pts 27.0%
9.1% 4 people +7.1 pts ▸ 16.2%
9.1% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.6% 5 people ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rydalin Sodwalls +$165 higher in Sodwalls
$200 25th pct $365 74th pct
Mortgage in Rydalin Sodwalls +$430 higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
$1,300 29th pct $1,730 57th pct
People / bedroom in Rydalin Sodwalls +0.10 higher in Sodwalls gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Rydalin Sodwalls +2.0 pts higher in Sodwalls gap widening
6.1% 14th pct 8.1% 20th pct
Owned outright in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.9 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
57.6% 88th pct 59.5% 90th pct
Separate houses in Rydalin Sodwalls +3.2 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
92.4% 38th pct 89.2% 30th pct
3+ bedrooms in Rydalin Sodwalls +8.2 pts higher in Rydal gap narrowing
75.8% 40th pct 67.6% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.6% Owned outright +1.9 pts ▸ 59.5%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.3 pts 27.0%
0.0% Other tenure +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.1% Rented +2.0 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.4% Separate house ◂ +3.2 pts 89.2%
6.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 35.1%
28.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 13.5%
21.2% 4 bedrooms +0.4 pts ▸ 21.6%
18.2% 5 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 10.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
22.7% Under $1,000 +7.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
18.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Rydalin Sodwalls even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Rydalin Sodwalls +2.6 pts higher in Rydal gap narrowing
26.7% 75th pct 24.1% 70th pct
PT commute in Rydalin Sodwalls even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Rydalin Sodwalls +1 more in Rydal
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Rydalin Sodwalls +6.13 more in Rydal
6.13 82nd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Rydalin Sodwalls +871.2 more in Rydal
871.2 85th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Rydalin Sodwalls +4 more in Rydal
4 82nd pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Rydalin Sodwalls
56 83rd pct —
Drive to city in Rydalin Sodwalls +9 longer in Sodwalls
126 84th pct 135 87th pct

How people get to work

52.0% Car (driver) ◂ +2.0 pts 50.0%
26.7% Worked at home ◂ +2.6 pts 24.1%
8.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Walked ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.3% 2 vehicles +6.2 pts ▸ 40.5%
10.4% 4 or more +22.0 pts ▸ 32.4%
31.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.2 pts 8.1%
20.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.4 pts 13.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rydalin Sodwalls +5.7 pts higher in Rydal gap narrowing
28.6% 41st pct 22.8% 22nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Rydalin Sodwalls +6.2 pts higher in Rydal gap widening
6.2% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Rydalin Sodwalls +6.1 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
55.1% 33rd pct 61.2% 52nd pct
Full-time in Rydalin Sodwalls +3.6 pts higher in Sodwalls gap narrowing
52.0% 22nd pct 55.6% 36th pct

Industries people work in

9.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.0 pts ▸ 20.4%
4.0% Public administration & safety +14.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
14.7% Construction ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% Education & training ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Mining ◂ +7.8 pts 5.6%
12.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.4 pts 5.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.7% Retail trade ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Professional & technical +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Occupations people work in

14.7% Managers +16.8 pts ▸ 31.5%
18.7% Professionals +9.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
17.3% Community & personal service ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
14.7% Labourers +2.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.1 pts 5.6%
4.0% Sales workers ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.1 higher in Rydal
1.2 60th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Rydalin Sodwalls +1.1 more in Rydal
1.1 60th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Rydalin Sodwalls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Rydalin Sodwalls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Rydalin Sodwalls +33.5 pts higher in Rydal
33.5% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Rydalin Sodwalls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Rydalin Sodwalls +35.4 pts higher in Rydal
38.1% 60th pct 2.8% 42nd pct
Walk to health in Rydalin Sodwalls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Rydalin Sodwalls +49.1 more in Rydal
49.1 81st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Rydalin Sodwalls +3 higher in Rydal
3 61st pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Rydalin Sodwalls +0.4 pts higher in Sodwalls
11.6% 87th pct 12.0% 87th pct

Compare Rydal with nearby areas

South Bowenfels Mount Lambie Sodwalls Bowenfels Wallerawang South Littleton Littleton Good Forest

Compare Sodwalls with nearby areas

Mount Olive Rydal Mount Lambie Tarana The Meadows Hampton Good Forest Meadow Flat

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rydal vs Sodwalls [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13467/rydal/vs/SAL13584/sodwalls