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Sofala vs Wiagdon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Sofala profile · Wiagdon profile

Sofala Wiagdon

Sofala and Wiagdon are two sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Residents are far older in Sofala, where the typical age is 60 and 36.9% of people are aged 65 or over. In contrast, the typical resident in Wiagdon is 44. Wiagdon has a much more qualified workforce, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 11.2% in Sofala. This is reflected in typical weekly household incomes, which are far higher in Wiagdon at $1,624, while Sofala's typical income is $668.

Both areas are similar in that no one speaks a language other than English at home. They also share a lack of nearby public transport, with no stops or departures in either place. While Sofala is more walkable with some nearby parks and schools, both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people in de facto relationships. Since 2011, the gap in the number of people who have moved recently has remained, with Sofala seeing more new arrivals than Wiagdon.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Sofala Aged 65+: 25.5 pts higher in Sofala Household income: $956 higher in Wiagdon One-parent: 20.6 pts higher in Sofala Bachelor+: 21.1 pts higher in Wiagdon

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sofalain Wiagdon +76 larger in Sofala gap narrowing
111 43rd pct 35 21st pct
Median age in Sofalain Wiagdon +16 yrs older in Sofala gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Sofalain Wiagdon +2.7 pts higher in Sofala gap narrowing
2.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Sofalain Wiagdon +25.5 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
36.9% 93rd pct 11.4% 20th pct
Under 15 in Sofalain Wiagdon +5.8 pts higher in Sofala gap narrowing
14.4% 33rd pct 8.6% 13th pct
De facto in Sofalain Wiagdon +5.3 pts higher in Wiagdon
16.4% 77th pct 21.7% 90th pct

Age structure

36.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.5 pts 11.4%
32.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +23.9 pts 8.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
5.4% Young adults (25–44) +11.7 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.8 pts 8.6%

Marital status

34.8% Married +12.2 pts ▸ 47.1%
24.7% Never married +19.4 pts ▸ 44.1%
23.6% Divorced ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Widowed ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Sofala Wiagdon

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sofalain Wiagdon +7.2 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
7.2% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

68.5% Australia +17.2 pts ▸ 85.7%
7.2% England ◂ +7.2 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

36.9% English +17.3 pts ▸ 54.3%
30.6% Australian +12.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
13.5% Irish +26.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.8% Scottish +14.9 pts ▸ 25.7%
6.3% German ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Sofalain Wiagdon +4.5 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
4.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Sofalain Wiagdon even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

76.6% English only +17.7 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 Sofalain Wiagdon +7.3 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
38.7% 44th pct 31.4% 26th pct

Religious affiliation

38.7% Christianity +38.4 pts ▸ 77.1%
38.7% No religion ◂ +7.3 pts 31.4%
23.4% Not stated ◂ +23.4 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

Year 12 in Sofalain Wiagdon +4.8 pts higher in Wiagdon gap narrowing
38.6% 33rd pct 43.5% 46th pct
Bachelor+ in Sofalain Wiagdon +21.1 pts higher in Wiagdon gap widening
11.2% 35th pct 32.4% 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Sofalain Wiagdon +1 more in Sofala
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Sofalain Wiagdon
8 0th pct —
ICSEA in Sofalain Wiagdon
946 25th pct —

Highest year of school

26.1% Year 10 +21.7 pts ▸ 47.8%
38.6% Year 12 +4.8 pts ▸ 43.5%
11.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.0% Year 11 ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.6% Certificate III / IV +1.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
7.0% Postgraduate degree +19.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
10.5% Bachelor degree +9.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
28.1% Engineering & related +5.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.3% Agriculture & environment +21.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
10.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
5.3% Health ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Education ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Management & commerce ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Creative arts ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Sofalain Wiagdon +$93 higher in Sofala gap narrowing
$455 8th pct $362 1st pct
Household income in Sofalain Wiagdon +$956 higher in Wiagdon gap widening
$668 1st pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Sofalain Wiagdon +$768 higher in Wiagdon gap widening
$1,107 9th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Sofalain Wiagdon +11.8 pts higher in Wiagdon gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 69th pct
High-income homes in Sofalain Wiagdon
11.8% 36th pct —

Household income distribution

47.1% Under $650 ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
31.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
11.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.3% Under $650 ◂ +16.1 pts 41.2%
10.1% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sofalain Wiagdon +17.8 pts higher in Sofala
37.8% 86th pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Sofalain Wiagdon +9.0 pts higher in Sofala
9.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Sofalain Wiagdon +2.4 pts higher in Wiagdon gap steady
9.0% 87th pct 11.4% 93rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.6% Arthritis ◂ +4.5 pts 17.1%
8.1% Asthma +3.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.9% Cancer +1.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.0% Diabetes ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
9.0% Mental health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.4% Lung condition ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Dementia ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.3% None +26.2 pts ▸ 68.6%
24.3% One condition +7.1 pts ▸ 31.4%
9.9% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.4% Three or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sofalain Wiagdon +2.7 pts higher in Sofala gap narrowing
29.2% 85th pct 26.5% 79th pct
Unpaid carers in Sofalain Wiagdon +5.7 pts higher in Wiagdon gap widening
9.0% 20th pct 14.7% 71st pct
Unpaid child care in Sofalain Wiagdon +17.7 pts higher in Wiagdon gap widening
14.6% 12th pct 32.4% 82nd pct
Defence service in Sofalain Wiagdon +6.6 pts higher in Sofala
6.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sofalain Wiagdon +14.8 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
23.6% 46th pct 8.8% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Sofalain Wiagdon +3 larger in Sofala
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Sofalain Wiagdon +55 yrs older in Wiagdon
4 yrs 0th pct 59 yrs 94th pct
Median income in Sofalain Wiagdon
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Sofalain Wiagdon +$674 higher in Sofala
$1,024 19th pct $350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sofalain Wiagdon +1.4 larger in Wiagdon gap widening
1.8 9th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Sofalain Wiagdon +20.6 pts higher in Sofala gap widening
20.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Sofalain Wiagdon
47.1% 98th pct —

Family composition

20.6% Couples with children +69.4 pts ▸ 90.0%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +29.5 pts 13.3%
20.6% One-parent families ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 3 people +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
47.1% 1 person ◂ +4.2 pts 42.9%
7.8% 5 people +35.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
31.4% 2 people ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sofalain Wiagdon
$194 24th pct —
Mortgage in Sofalain Wiagdon +$238 higher in Wiagdon gap narrowing
$1,300 29th pct $1,538 44th pct
People / bedroom in Sofalain Wiagdon even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Sofalain Wiagdon
7.8% 19th pct —
Owned outright in Sofalain Wiagdon
62.7% 93rd pct —
Separate houses in Sofalain Wiagdon
88.2% 28th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Sofalain Wiagdon
41.2% 5th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

11.8% Owned with a mortgage +59.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
62.7% Owned outright ◂ +5.6 pts 57.1%
7.8% Rented ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

88.2% Separate house +11.8 pts ▸ 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

21.6% 3 bedrooms +64.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
19.6% 4 bedrooms +23.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 5 or more +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
41.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

116.7% $1,000–$1,799 +3.3 pts ▸ 120.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sofalain Wiagdon
6.0% 78th pct —
PT stops in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

38.9% Car (driver) +11.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.2% Worked at home +9.0 pts ▸ 31.3%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.0% 2 vehicles +25.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
8.0% 3 vehicles +63.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
6.0% 4 or more +51.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% No vehicle ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sofalain Wiagdon +15.4 pts higher in Sofala gap narrowing
24.5% 27th pct 9.1% 3rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sofalain Wiagdon
13.3% 94th pct —
Participation in Sofalain Wiagdon +19.2 pts higher in Wiagdon gap narrowing
33.7% 4th pct 52.9% 27th pct

Industries people work in

22.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.5 pts ▸ 43.8%
22.2% Accommodation & food +2.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.2% Professional & technical ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
22.2% Education & training ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +16.7 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%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Managers ◂ +24.3 pts 31.3%
27.8% Professionals +3.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades 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%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Sofalain Wiagdon +1.6 higher in Sofala
1.6 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sofalain Wiagdon +1.9 more in Sofala
1.9 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Sofalain Wiagdon +33.0 pts higher in Sofala
33.0% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Sofalain Wiagdon +33.5 pts higher in Sofala
33.5% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sofalain Wiagdon +42.9 pts higher in Sofala
42.9% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Sofalain Wiagdon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sofalain Wiagdon +117.1 more in Sofala
117.1 88th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sofalain Wiagdon +1 higher in Sofala
1 47th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Sofalain Wiagdon +3.7 pts higher in Sofala
12.5% 88th pct 8.8% 75th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sofala vs Wiagdon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13585/sofala/vs/SAL14299/wiagdon