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The Glen vs Woodenbong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.9 km apart · The Glen profile · Woodenbong profile

The Glen Woodenbong

Woodenbong and The Glen (NSW) are neighbouring areas in New South Wales with very different levels of activity. Woodenbong is a very walkable place where 80.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 80.3% are near a school. By contrast, The Glen (NSW) is car-dependent, with no amenities or public transport stops within walking distance. Residents in Woodenbong also tend to be noticeably older, with a typical age of 55 compared to 48 in The Glen (NSW).

While these areas differ in layout, they are similar in their home life, as both have typically two people per home. However, a gap in wealth is widening between them. Typical weekly personal income is well higher in The Glen (NSW) at $824, compared to $542 in Woodenbong. This is consistent with home-loan payments, which are well higher in The Glen (NSW) at $1,517 per month compared to $997 in Woodenbong.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in The Glenin Woodenbong +385 larger in Woodenbong gap steady
5 4th pct 390 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 5
  • Second area, 2011: 477
  • Second area, 2016: 381
  • Second area, 2021: 390
Median age in The Glenin Woodenbong +7 yrs older in Woodenbong gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 5.6% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
— 33.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.1%
— 12.8% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
— 7.7% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Age structure

80.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +65.4 pts 14.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +32.8 pts ▸ 32.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +45.7 pts 54.3%
0.0% Never married +24.9 pts ▸ 24.9%
0.0% Divorced +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Widowed +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 9.0% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +21.0 pts 79.0%
0.0% England +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% New Zealand +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

100.0% Australian ◂ +65.4 pts 34.6%
0.0% English +43.1 pts ▸ 43.1%
0.0% Scottish +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Irish +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% German +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 4.4% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Limited English in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +14.1 pts 85.9%
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

— 31.3% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +48.7 pts 51.3%
60.0% No religion ◂ +28.7 pts 31.3%
0.0% Not stated +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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

— 33.5% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%
— 8.9% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
Schools/1k kids in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 20.00 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in The Glenin Woodenbong +1 more in Woodenbong
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 159 33rd pct
— 848 9th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +33.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
0.0% Year 10 +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Year 11 +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +69.8 pts 30.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

100.0% Engineering & related ◂ +87.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% Health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Education +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Society & culture +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Creative arts +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in The Glenin Woodenbong +$282 higher in The Glen gap widening
$824 62nd pct $542 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $824
  • Second area, 2011: $390
  • Second area, 2016: $490
  • Second area, 2021: $542
Household income in The Glenin Woodenbong +$446 higher in The Glen
$1,375 38th pct $929 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $739
  • Second area, 2016: $861
  • Second area, 2021: $929
Family income in The Glenin Woodenbong +$63 higher in The Glen
$1,375 19th pct $1,312 15th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $1,044
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
— 6.2% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
High-income homes in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 8.6% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +43.7 pts ▸ 43.7%
0.0% Under $650 +30.5 pts ▸ 30.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +52.8 pts ▸ 52.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 34.4% 75th pct
Mental health in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 7.7% 46th pct
Needs assistance in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 8.7% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Asthma +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other condition +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Mental health +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Lung condition +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Dementia +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +49.2 pts ▸ 49.2%
0.0% One condition +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Two conditions +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Three or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

— 24.9% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.9%
Unpaid carers in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 15.4% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid child care in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 18.1% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
Defence service in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 5.6% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 23.7% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in The Glenin Woodenbong +22 larger in Woodenbong
0 0th pct 22 70th pct
— 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in The Glenin Woodenbong
— $724 58th pct
Household income in The Glenin Woodenbong
— $1,562 45th pct
Indigenous language in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 13.6% 85th pct

Family & Households

Household size in The Glenin Woodenbong even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
— 15.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
— 35.6% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +50.6 pts 49.4%
0.0% Couples with children +34.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% One-parent families +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Other families +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +56.9 pts 43.1%
0.0% 1 person +35.6 pts ▸ 35.6%
0.0% 3 people +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% 4 people +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% 5 people +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% 6 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

— $200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $165
  • Second area, 2016: $175
  • Second area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in The Glenin Woodenbong +$520 higher in The Glen
$1,517 43rd pct $997 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,517
  • Second area, 2011: $867
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $997
People / bedroom in The Glenin Woodenbong even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 21.8% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
Owned outright in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 48.9% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.9%
Separate houses in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 92.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 93.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.0%
— 63.8% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 76.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.8%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +48.9 pts ▸ 48.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Rented +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Not stated +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.0 pts 92.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +39.7 pts ▸ 39.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% 5 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 6.0% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Work from home in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 9.5% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in The Glenin Woodenbong +6 more in Woodenbong
0 0th pct 6 76th pct
Stops/1k in The Glenin Woodenbong +15.38 more in Woodenbong
0.00 0th pct 15.38 90th pct
Departures/1k in The Glenin Woodenbong +107.7 more in Woodenbong
0.0 0th pct 107.7 69th pct
PT routes in The Glenin Woodenbong +1 more in Woodenbong
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in The Glenin Woodenbong +25 longer in The Glen
73 93rd pct 48 78th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +46.3 pts 53.7%
0.0% Walked +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Worked at home +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% No vehicle +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% 4 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 23.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
Recent arrivals in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

— 3.3% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Participation in The Glenin Woodenbong
— 45.1% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.1%
— 50.3% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.3%

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Education & training +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Construction +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Retail trade +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Managers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Professionals +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Sales workers +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in The Glenin Woodenbong +6.3 higher in Woodenbong
0.0 0th pct 6.3 90th pct
Types ≤15 min in The Glenin Woodenbong +6.4 more in Woodenbong
0.0 0th pct 6.4 91st pct
15-min city in The Glenin Woodenbong +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 80.3% 89th pct
Walk to shops in The Glenin Woodenbong +80.6 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 80.6% 89th pct
Walk to transit in The Glenin Woodenbong +79.8 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 79.8% 81st pct
Walk to school in The Glenin Woodenbong +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 80.3% 85th pct
Walk to a park in The Glenin Woodenbong +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 80.3% 74th pct
Walk to health in The Glenin Woodenbong +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
0.0% 0th pct 80.3% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in The Glenin Woodenbong +53.8 more in Woodenbong
0.0 0th pct 53.8 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in The Glenin Woodenbong +1 higher in Woodenbong
0 0th pct 1 56th pct
Mean slope in The Glenin Woodenbong +2.1 pts higher in The Glen
8.6% 74th pct 6.4% 58th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). The Glen vs Woodenbong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13839/the-glen/vs/SAL14400/woodenbong