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Sherwood vs Terrace Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.8 km apart · Sherwood profile · Terrace Creek profile

Sherwood Terrace Creek

Terrace Creek and Sherwood (Kyogle - NSW) are both sparsely populated areas. They differ most in their demographics and incomes: Sherwood (Kyogle - NSW) has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (11.1% compared to 0.0%) and a higher share of people born overseas (13.9%). In contrast, Terrace Creek is more likely to have residents who finished Year 12 (51.9% compared to 24.2%) and a higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (15.6% compared to 0.0%).

Everyday life is similar in both places, as they are both car-dependent and lack nearby schools, groceries, or health services. Both areas are also effectively alike in that no residents use a language other than English at home and about 55% of people report having no religion. While Terrace Creek has a typical age of 46, residents are far older in Sherwood (Kyogle - NSW) at 56.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 27.6 pts higher in Terrace Creek Needs assistance: 10.0 pts higher in Terrace Creek First Nations: 11.1 pts higher in Sherwood Participation: 20.8 pts higher in Terrace Creek Unpaid child care: 17.0 pts higher in Terrace Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +4 larger in Terrace Creek gap narrowing
36 22nd pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +10 yrs older in Sherwood gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +11.1 pts higher in Sherwood gap steady
11.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +12.5 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
25.0% 74th pct 37.5% 93rd pct
Under 15 in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +3.6 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap steady
13.9% 30th pct 17.5% 53rd pct
De facto in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +13.8 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 62nd pct

Age structure

25.0% Seniors (65+) +12.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.0 pts 20.0%
22.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.7 pts 17.5%
13.9% Children (0–14) +3.6 pts ▸ 17.5%
13.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.4 pts 7.5%

Marital status

44.4% Married +5.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.4% Never married +11.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
25.0% Divorced ◂ +15.6 pts 9.4%
16.7% Separated ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Sherwood Terrace Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +13.9 pts higher in Sherwood gap widening
13.9% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

91.7% Australia ◂ +16.7 pts 75.0%
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

75.0% Australian ◂ +42.5 pts 32.5%
36.1% English ◂ +3.6 pts 32.5%
8.3% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 7.5%
8.3% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 7.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.9% English only +1.1 pts ▸ 90.0%
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 Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +0.6 pts higher in Sherwood gap narrowing
55.6% 89th pct 55.0% 88th pct

Religious affiliation

55.6% No religion ◂ +0.6 pts 55.0%
47.2% Christianity ◂ +22.2 pts 25.0%
0.0% Not stated +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
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 Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +27.6 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap steady
24.2% 7th pct 51.9% 66th pct
Bachelor+ in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

24.2% Year 12 +27.6 pts ▸ 51.9%
27.3% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 25.9%
27.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.2 pts 11.1%
12.1% Year 11 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

64.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +48.9 pts 15.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.5% Engineering & related ◂ +7.7 pts 15.8%
23.5% Society & culture ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Architecture & building ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.9 pts 15.8%
17.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$54 higher in Sherwood gap narrowing
$420 5th pct $366 1st pct
Household income in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$75 higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
$749 4th pct $824 7th pct
Family income in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$363 higher in Sherwood gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $762 0th pct
High earners in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +15.6 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.6% 81st pct

Household income distribution

100.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +52.9 pts 47.1%
25.0% Under $650 +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
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

72.2% Under $650 +9.0 pts ▸ 81.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
11.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.7 pts 9.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +18.9 pts higher in Sherwood
38.9% 88th pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +12.5 pts higher in Terrace Creek
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +10.0 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 89th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.4% Arthritis ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.3% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
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% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.9% None +3.6 pts ▸ 67.5%
27.8% One condition ◂ +20.3 pts 7.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +1.4 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap narrowing
11.1% 16th pct 12.5% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +10.8 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
11.1% 34th pct 21.9% 93rd pct
Unpaid child care in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +17.0 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 28.1% 65th pct
Defence service in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +15.3 pts higher in Sherwood gap narrowing
27.8% 70th pct 12.5% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +4 larger in Sherwood
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +22 yrs older in Terrace Creek
22 yrs 33rd pct 44 yrs 82nd pct
Median income in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$1,526 higher in Sherwood
$2,250 71st pct $724 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +0.2 larger in Sherwood gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +3.7 pts higher in Terrace Creek
11.1% 52nd pct 14.8% 72nd pct

Family composition

48.1% Couples with children +14.8 pts ▸ 63.0%
48.1% Couples without children ◂ +14.8 pts 33.3%
11.1% One-parent families +3.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

66.7% 1 person ◂ +19.6 pts 47.1%
58.3% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% 3 people +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$50 higher in Terrace Creek
$200 25th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +$813 higher in Terrace Creek
$1,717 56th pct $2,530 88th pct
People / bedroom in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +0.30 higher in Sherwood gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.50 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Rented ◂ +26.5 pts 23.5%
41.7% Owned outright ◂ +0.5 pts 41.2%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +1.5 pts 23.5%
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

25.0% 4 bedrooms +22.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
25.0% 3 bedrooms +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
25.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more 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%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +4 more in Sherwood
6 76th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +116.67 more in Sherwood
166.67 100th pct 50.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +333.3 more in Sherwood
833.3 84th pct 500.0 78th pct
PT routes in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +30 longer in Terrace Creek
8 43rd pct 38 73rd pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) +3.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Walked +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
26.7% Worked at home ◂ +26.7 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

41.7% 2 vehicles +17.2 pts ▸ 58.8%
33.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.7 pts 17.6%
0.0% 4 or more +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +3.5 pts higher in Sherwood gap narrowing
30.6% 48th pct 27.0% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek
— 25.0% 100th pct
Participation in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +20.8 pts higher in Terrace Creek gap narrowing
41.7% 11th pct 62.5% 57th pct

Industries people work in

26.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.6 pts ▸ 64.3%
26.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% Education & training ◂ +26.7 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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
26.7% Community & personal service ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +0.1 higher in Sherwood
0.5 52nd pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.3 48th pct 0.3 47th pct
15-min city in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +14.6 pts higher in Sherwood
34.6% 68th pct 20.0% 64th pct
Walk to school in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +4.0 pts higher in Terrace Creek
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +116.7 more in Sherwood
166.7 90th pct 50.0 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek even
0 25th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Sherwoodin Terrace Creek +1.4 pts higher in Terrace Creek
11.1% 86th pct 12.5% 88th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sherwood vs Terrace Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13553/sherwood/vs/SAL13814/terrace-creek