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Swan Vale vs Woodstock

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Swan Vale profile · Woodstock profile

Swan Vale Woodstock

Swan Vale and Woodstock (Inverell - NSW) are both sparsely populated areas. In Swan Vale, the typical personal income is $575 a week, while it is far higher in Woodstock (Inverell - NSW) at $1,125. This contrast is mirrored in the housing, where Swan Vale has far more people per home at 3.2 compared to 2.0 in Woodstock (Inverell - NSW). Additionally, the typical resident in Swan Vale is noticeably older at 45, while the typical age in Woodstock (Inverell - NSW) is 39.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport options. They share a similar landscape, with almost identical terrain slopes. While they are nearby, their patterns of income and household size differ, though both remain far below the national figure for total population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Swan Valein Woodstock +19 larger in Swan Vale gap widening
35 21st pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42
  • First area, 2021: 35
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Swan Valein Woodstock +6 yrs older in Swan Vale gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Swan Valein Woodstock
14.3% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
20.0% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
25.7% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

25.7% Young adults (25–44) +18.0 pts ▸ 43.8%
40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.3 pts 18.8%
20.0% Seniors (65+) +17.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.7% Children (0–14) +5.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
20.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

65.6% Married ◂ +28.1 pts 37.5%
0.0% Divorced +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.9% Never married ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Swan Vale Woodstock

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

  • 85+ in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 10.0% females; 65–69 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 10.0% females; 55–59 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Swan Vale: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Swan Vale: 10.0% males, 13.3% females; 45–49 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 37.5% females
  • 30–34 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 10–14 in Woodstock: 62.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Swan Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Swan Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Woodstock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Swan Valein Woodstock
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Country of birth

91.4% Australia +8.6 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

34.3% Australian +34.5 pts ▸ 68.8%
51.4% English +17.3 pts ▸ 68.8%
37.1% Irish ◂ +12.1 pts 25.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
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 Swan Valein Woodstock
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in Swan Valein Woodstock
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

94.3% English only +5.7 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

25.7% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%

Religious affiliation

68.6% Christianity +18.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
25.7% No religion +18.0 pts ▸ 43.8%
22.9% Not stated ◂ +22.9 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

44.8% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 60.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.3%
15.6% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.8% Year 12 +17.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
27.6% Year 10 +9.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Year 11 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
38.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
23.8% Bachelor degree +11.9 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
23.8% Health +11.9 pts ▸ 35.7%
19.0% Education +9.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.3% Management & commerce ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Society & culture ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Swan Valein Woodstock +$550 higher in Woodstock gap widening
$575 21st pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Swan Valein Woodstock +$687 higher in Swan Vale gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $1,187 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
Family income in Swan Valein Woodstock +$250 higher in Swan Vale gap narrowing
$2,125 65th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $2,125
  • Second area, 2016: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
12.5% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%

Household income distribution

30.0% $650–$1,499 +53.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
40.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +37.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
18.8% Under $650 even 18.8%
12.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Swan Valein Woodstock
34.3% 75th pct —
Mental health in Swan Valein Woodstock
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Swan Valein Woodstock
8.6% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

20.0% Arthritis +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
8.6% Cancer ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Heart disease ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma 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%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.4% None ◂ +33.9 pts 37.5%
17.1% One condition +7.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
8.6% Three or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

25.0% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
Unpaid carers in Swan Valein Woodstock
9.4% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
Unpaid child care in Swan Valein Woodstock
40.6% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
Defence service in Swan Valein Woodstock
13.3% 100th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Swan Valein Woodstock
28.1% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 42.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Swan Valein Woodstock +5 larger in Swan Vale
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Swan Valein Woodstock +11 yrs older in Woodstock
6 yrs 0th pct 17 yrs 14th pct
Median income in Swan Valein Woodstock +$801 higher in Swan Vale
$1,875 94th pct $1,074 83rd pct
Household income in Swan Valein Woodstock +$500 higher in Swan Vale
$4,250 96th pct $3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Swan Valein Woodstock +1.2 larger in Swan Vale gap widening
3.2 89th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Family composition

63.6% Couples with children ◂ +40.1 pts 23.5%
15.2% Couples without children +2.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% One-parent families +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +53.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
70.0% 4 people ◂ +70.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Swan Valein Woodstock +$97 higher in Swan Vale
$237 36th pct $140 12th pct
$1,300 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Swan Valein Woodstock +0.30 higher in Swan Vale
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
60.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

40.0% 4 bedrooms +60.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.0% 3 bedrooms +36.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
27.8% Worked at home +32.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
16.7% Walked ◂ +16.7 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

54.5% 2 vehicles +28.8 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
27.3% 4 or more ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Swan Valein Woodstock
10.8% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Swan Valein Woodstock
56.3% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%

Industries people work in

55.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +54.4 pts ▸ 110.0%
22.2% Education & training +17.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
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

44.4% Managers ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
0.0% Professionals +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Labourers +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
22.2% Community & personal service ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
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%

Walkability

Walk score in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Swan Valein Woodstock even
0 20th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Swan Valein Woodstock +0.2 pts higher in Swan Vale
5.3% 46th pct 5.1% 43rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Swan Vale vs Woodstock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13722/swan-vale/vs/SAL14413/woodstock