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Tarana vs The Meadows

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Tarana profile · The Meadows profile

Tarana The Meadows

Tarana and The Meadows are two sparsely populated areas located about 12 km apart in New South Wales. Tarana is an older community where 22.5% of people are seniors, while The Meadows has no residents aged 65 or over. There are significant differences in their populations; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 18.2% of The Meadows, which is far higher than the 1.6% in Tarana. Those in The Meadows are also more likely to have been born overseas (27.3% compared to 7.5% in Tarana) and to have completed Year 12 (75% compared to 47.6% in Tarana).

These two areas have remained quite distinct as the gap in their typical personal incomes stays far apart, with Tarana's usual weekly income being $939 and The Meadows' being $575. Despite this, they share a similar typical household income of around $1,880. Both areas are also very car-dependent, with neither having any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 27.4 pts higher in The Meadows Volunteering: 28.7 pts higher in Tarana Housework 15h+: 29.3 pts higher in Tarana Aged 65+: 22.5 pts higher in Tarana Population: 165 larger in Tarana

Demographics & Identity

Population in Taranain The Meadows +165 larger in Tarana gap steady
187 52nd pct 22 15th pct
Median age in Taranain The Meadows +6 yrs older in Tarana gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Taranain The Meadows +16.6 pts higher in The Meadows
1.6% 47th pct 18.2% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Taranain The Meadows +22.5 pts higher in Tarana
22.5% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Taranain The Meadows +1.1 pts higher in Tarana
19.3% 65th pct 18.2% 58th pct
De facto in Taranain The Meadows
14.8% 70th pct —

Age structure

31.6% Older adults (45–64) +27.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
9.6% Youth (15–24) +13.1 pts ▸ 22.7%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
19.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.1 pts 18.2%
16.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

62.0% Married ◂ +7.0 pts 55.0%
18.7% Never married +21.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.7% Divorced ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Separated ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Tarana The Meadows

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Taranain The Meadows +19.8 pts higher in The Meadows
7.5% 31st pct 27.3% 87th pct

Country of birth

85.6% Australia ◂ +17.4 pts 68.2%
3.2% England +24.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
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

45.5% Australian ◂ +27.3 pts 18.2%
41.7% English ◂ +5.3 pts 36.4%
12.8% Irish +5.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
5.9% German +12.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.3% Scottish +1.3 pts ▸ 13.6%
4.3% Dutch ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.1% Italian ◂ +2.1 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 Taranain The Meadows +4.8 pts higher in Tarana
4.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.8% English only ◂ +11.5 pts 77.3%
2.1% Arabic ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Greek ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi 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 Taranain The Meadows +10.4 pts higher in The Meadows
30.5% 24th pct 40.9% 51st pct

Religious affiliation

57.8% Christianity ◂ +16.8 pts 40.9%
30.5% No religion +10.4 pts ▸ 40.9%
10.2% Not stated +12.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
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 Taranain The Meadows +27.4 pts higher in The Meadows
47.6% 57th pct 75.0% 94th pct
Bachelor+ in Taranain The Meadows +0.7 pts higher in Tarana
20.7% 69th pct 20.0% 67th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Taranain The Meadows even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.6% Year 12 +27.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
24.5% Year 10 ◂ +4.5 pts 20.0%
8.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.1% Certificate III / IV +40.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
15.7% Bachelor degree +17.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
8.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.6% Engineering & related +40.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.7% Management & commerce ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Society & culture ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.3% Architecture & building ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Taranain The Meadows +$364 higher in Tarana gap narrowing
$939 76th pct $575 21st pct
Household income in Taranain The Meadows +$24 higher in The Meadows
$1,875 69th pct $1,899 71st pct
Family income in Taranain The Meadows +$1,300 higher in The Meadows
$2,449 79th pct $3,749 100th pct
High earners in Taranain The Meadows +8.7 pts higher in Tarana
8.7% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Taranain The Meadows
27.5% 78th pct —

Household income distribution

11.6% $4,000 or more +88.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
18.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
15.9% Under $650 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
15.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.3% $650–$1,499 +12.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
28.7% Under $650 ◂ +13.7 pts 15.0%
14.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Taranain The Meadows +10.7 pts higher in The Meadows
25.7% 34th pct 36.4% 82nd pct
Mental health in Taranain The Meadows +10.7 pts higher in The Meadows
7.5% 44th pct 18.2% 99th pct
Needs assistance in Taranain The Meadows +2.1 pts higher in Tarana
2.1% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Mental health +10.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
5.3% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Other condition ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Diabetes ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.7% None ◂ +19.3 pts 45.5%
18.7% One condition +22.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
2.7% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Taranain The Meadows +28.7 pts higher in Tarana
28.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Taranain The Meadows +10.7 pts higher in The Meadows
9.3% 22nd pct 20.0% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Taranain The Meadows +2.3 pts higher in The Meadows
22.7% 37th pct 25.0% 48th pct
Defence service in Taranain The Meadows
4.8% 79th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Taranain The Meadows +29.3 pts higher in Tarana
29.3% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Taranain The Meadows +1 larger in The Meadows
3 43rd pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Taranain The Meadows +12 yrs older in Tarana
51 yrs 88th pct 39 yrs 77th pct
Median income in Taranain The Meadows +$301 higher in Tarana
$1,625 91st pct $1,324 88th pct
Household income in Taranain The Meadows
$2,124 67th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Taranain The Meadows +0.1 larger in Tarana
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Taranain The Meadows
2.7% 17th pct —
Living alone in Taranain The Meadows
30.4% 73rd pct —

Family composition

56.4% Couples with children +61.8 pts ▸ 118.2%
38.3% Couples without children ◂ +38.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% One-parent families ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.9% 2 people ◂ +44.9 pts 0.0%
30.4% 1 person ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% 5 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% 3 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% 4 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Taranain The Meadows
$280 50th pct —
Mortgage in Taranain The Meadows +$1,455 higher in The Meadows
$1,845 63rd pct $3,300 95th pct
People / bedroom in Taranain The Meadows +0.10 higher in The Meadows
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Taranain The Meadows
10.1% 27th pct —
Owned outright in Taranain The Meadows
50.7% 76th pct —
Separate houses in Taranain The Meadows
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Taranain The Meadows
89.9% 78th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

43.5% Owned with a mortgage +89.9 pts ▸ 133.3%
50.7% Owned outright ◂ +50.7 pts 0.0%
10.1% Rented ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Other tenure ◂ +8.7 pts 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

50.7% 3 bedrooms +149.3 pts ▸ 200.0%
27.5% 4 bedrooms +72.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.6% 5 or more ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.0% $3,000 or more +45.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
26.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Taranain The Meadows
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Taranain The Meadows
22.8% 67th pct —
PT commute in Taranain The Meadows
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Taranain The Meadows +2 more in Tarana
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Taranain The Meadows +10.70 more in Tarana
10.70 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Taranain The Meadows +839.6 more in Tarana
839.6 85th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Taranain The Meadows +5 more in Tarana
5 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Taranain The Meadows
44 76th pct —
Drive to city in Taranain The Meadows +4 longer in The Meadows
141 88th pct 145 89th pct

How people get to work

52.5% Car (driver) +34.2 pts ▸ 86.7%
22.8% Worked at home ◂ +22.8 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

18.5% 4 or more +81.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%
27.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
24.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Taranain The Meadows +4.2 pts higher in Tarana
31.5% 52nd pct 27.3% 36th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Taranain The Meadows
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Taranain The Meadows +7.0 pts higher in The Meadows
68.0% 75th pct 75.0% 89th pct
Full-time in Taranain The Meadows
63.4% 74th pct —

Industries people work in

20.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +19.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.9% Construction ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Education & training ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Manufacturing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Other services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Retail trade ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Mining ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Community & personal service +14.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.9% Machinery operators & drivers +26.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.7% Managers ◂ +9.7 pts 20.0%
18.8% Professionals ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
17.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
9.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Labourers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Taranain The Meadows +0.6 higher in Tarana
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Taranain The Meadows +0.6 more in Tarana
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Taranain The Meadows +16.7 pts higher in Tarana
16.7% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Taranain The Meadows even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Taranain The Meadows +32.1 more in Tarana
32.1 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Taranain The Meadows even
0 29th pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Taranain The Meadows +0.5 pts higher in Tarana
10.7% 84th pct 10.3% 82nd pct

Compare Tarana with nearby areas

Gemalla Mount Olive Locksley Sodwalls Hazelgrove The Meadows Meadow Flat Kirkconnell

Compare The Meadows with nearby areas

Mount Olive Hazelgrove Duckmaloi Hampton Sodwalls Oberon Tarana Edith

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tarana vs The Meadows [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13775/tarana/vs/SAL13846/the-meadows