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Toongi vs Walmer

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Toongi profile · Walmer profile

Toongi Walmer

Toongi and Walmer (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their populations; Walmer (NSW) has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 17.3%, compared to 0.0% in Toongi. Walmer (NSW) also has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (20.5%) and a far higher rate of volunteers (31.0%). In contrast, Toongi is a more expensive place to rent, with a typical weekly rent of $320, which is far higher than the $185 usually paid in Walmer (NSW).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people who need help with daily activities. They also share several traits, such as having no one who uses a language other than English at home and having the same lack of public transport options. Toongi has a noticeably older population, with a typical resident aged 43 and a higher share of people aged 65 and over. Meanwhile, Walmer (NSW) has seen a much larger influx of new residents, with 62.7% moving there in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Toongiin Walmer +10 larger in Toongi gap narrowing
62 31st pct 52 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61
  • First area, 2021: 62
  • Second area, 2016: 38
  • Second area, 2021: 52
Median age in Toongiin Walmer +4 yrs older in Toongi gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Toongiin Walmer +17.3 pts higher in Walmer gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Aged 65+ in Toongiin Walmer +7.8 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
19.4% 53rd pct 11.5% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
Under 15 in Toongiin Walmer +5.6 pts higher in Toongi gap widening
21.0% 75th pct 15.4% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
De facto in Toongiin Walmer +20.5 pts higher in Walmer gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.5% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Age structure

29.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.6 pts 15.4%
17.7% Older adults (45–64) +5.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
21.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.6 pts 15.4%
19.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.8 pts 11.5%
12.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.2 pts 7.7%

Marital status

69.4% Married ◂ +17.0 pts 52.4%
26.5% Never married +18.7 pts ▸ 45.2%
8.2% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 7.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Toongi Walmer

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

  • 85+ in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Walmer: 12.8% males, 7.7% females
  • 65–69 in Toongi: 15.8% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Toongi: 8.8% males, 5.3% females; 60–64 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 5.3% females; 55–59 in Walmer: 10.3% males, 12.8% females
  • 50–54 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Walmer: 7.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Toongi: 5.3% males, 7.0% females; 40–44 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Toongi: 10.5% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Walmer: 10.3% males, 12.8% females
  • 30–34 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Toongi: 7.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Toongi: 14.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Walmer: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 7.7% females
  • 5–9 in Toongi: 8.8% males, 7.0% females; 5–9 in Walmer: 7.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Toongi: 0.0% males, 5.3% females; 0–4 in Walmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Toongiin Walmer +4.8 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
4.8% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

88.7% Australia ◂ +2.2 pts 86.5%
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

54.8% English ◂ +24.1 pts 30.8%
38.7% Australian +9.4 pts ▸ 48.1%
14.5% Irish +6.6 pts ▸ 21.2%
17.7% German ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Scottish +12.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Toongiin Walmer even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Toongiin Walmer even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

95.2% English only ◂ +8.6 pts 86.5%
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 Toongiin Walmer +14.9 pts higher in Toongi gap widening
22.6% 12th pct 7.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Religious affiliation

75.8% Christianity +1.1 pts ▸ 76.9%
22.6% No religion ◂ +14.9 pts 7.7%
9.7% Not stated +11.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
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 Toongiin Walmer +7.7 pts higher in Walmer gap narrowing
47.8% 57th pct 55.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.6%
Bachelor+ in Toongiin Walmer +9.2 pts higher in Walmer gap widening
12.2% 40th pct 21.4% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Toongiin Walmer +1 more in Toongi
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.8% Year 12 +7.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
30.4% Year 10 ◂ +11.0 pts 19.4%
15.2% Year 9 or below +7.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Year 11 +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Highest qualification level

40.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.9 pts 21.7%
18.8% Bachelor degree +20.4 pts ▸ 39.1%
15.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.1 pts ▸ 21.7%
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

34.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
15.6% Education +14.8 pts ▸ 30.4%
25.0% Management & commerce ◂ +12.0 pts 13.0%
9.4% Health +3.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
9.4% Architecture & building ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Toongiin Walmer +$78 higher in Toongi gap narrowing
$860 68th pct $782 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $758
  • First area, 2021: $860
  • Second area, 2016: $665
  • Second area, 2021: $782
Household income in Toongiin Walmer +$175 higher in Walmer gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $2,049 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,478
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $966
  • Second area, 2021: $2,049
Family income in Toongiin Walmer +$175 higher in Walmer gap widening
$1,875 49th pct $2,050 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,449
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,050
High earners in Toongiin Walmer +5.1 pts higher in Toongi gap widening
12.2% 71st pct 7.1% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
High-income homes in Toongiin Walmer
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

57.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.6 pts 23.5%
38.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.8% $650–$1,499 +37.4 pts ▸ 76.2%
40.8% Under $650 ◂ +17.0 pts 23.8%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 7.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Toongiin Walmer +5.6 pts higher in Walmer
29.0% 51st pct 34.6% 76th pct
Mental health in Toongiin Walmer +6.7 pts higher in Walmer
4.8% 24th pct 11.5% 80th pct
Needs assistance in Toongiin Walmer +4.8 pts higher in Toongi gap widening
4.8% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.1% Arthritis +5.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.9% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 13.5%
4.8% Mental health +6.7 pts ▸ 11.5%
8.1% Cancer ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other condition +2.9 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.3% None ◂ +3.6 pts 57.7%
24.2% One condition +4.7 pts ▸ 28.8%
6.5% Two conditions +5.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Toongiin Walmer +14.6 pts higher in Walmer gap widening
16.3% 41st pct 31.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Unpaid carers in Toongiin Walmer +9.2 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
16.3% 80th pct 7.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
Unpaid child care in Toongiin Walmer +2.7 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
26.5% 57th pct 23.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Defence service in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Toongiin Walmer +2.4 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
28.6% 73rd pct 26.2% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Toongiin Walmer +9 larger in Walmer
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Toongiin Walmer +3 yrs older in Toongi
47 yrs 85th pct 44 yrs 82nd pct
Median income in Toongiin Walmer +$212 higher in Toongi
$574 43rd pct $362 12th pct
Household income in Toongiin Walmer +$599 higher in Walmer
$900 14th pct $1,499 42nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Toongiin Walmer +0.2 larger in Walmer gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Toongiin Walmer +0.5 pts higher in Walmer gap narrowing
9.3% 41st pct 9.8% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Living alone in Toongiin Walmer
38.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%

Family composition

60.5% Couples with children ◂ +11.7 pts 48.8%
48.8% Couples without children ◂ +12.3 pts 36.6%
9.3% One-parent families +0.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.1% 2 people +14.8 pts ▸ 52.9%
38.1% 1 person ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
19.0% 4 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
19.0% 5 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Toongiin Walmer +$135 higher in Toongi gap narrowing
$320 63rd pct $185 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $320
  • Second area, 2016: $25
  • Second area, 2021: $185
$784 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,400
  • First area, 2021: $784
People / bedroom in Toongiin Walmer even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
33.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
Owned outright in Toongiin Walmer
38.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
Separate houses in Toongiin Walmer
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Toongiin Walmer
71.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67.9%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%

How homes are owned or rented

33.3% Rented +31.4 pts ▸ 64.7%
19.0% Owned with a mortgage +28.0 pts ▸ 47.1%
38.1% Owned outright ◂ +14.6 pts 23.5%
0.0% Other tenure +23.5 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

52.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.7 pts 17.6%
19.0% 4 bedrooms +10.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.3% 2 bedrooms +3.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 5 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

75.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.0 pts 50.0%
75.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Toongiin Walmer +12.0 pts higher in Walmer gap narrowing
17.6% 53rd pct 29.6% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
PT commute in Toongiin Walmer even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Toongiin Walmer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Toongiin Walmer even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Toongiin Walmer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

61.8% Car (driver) ◂ +28.4 pts 33.3%
17.6% Worked at home +12.0 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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

42.9% 2 vehicles +4.2 pts ▸ 47.1%
33.3% 3 vehicles +7.8 pts ▸ 41.2%
38.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.6 pts 23.5%
19.0% 4 or more ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Toongiin Walmer +29.4 pts higher in Walmer gap widening
33.3% 59th pct 62.7% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Toongiin Walmer even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Toongiin Walmer +5.1 pts higher in Toongi gap narrowing
69.4% 79th pct 64.3% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 89.1%
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%
Full-time in Toongiin Walmer +16.8 pts higher in Walmer gap narrowing
64.7% 78th pct 81.5% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.6%
  • First area, 2021: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.5%

Industries people work in

32.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.8 pts ▸ 48.1%
17.6% Education & training ◂ +2.8 pts 14.8%
11.8% Retail trade ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Construction ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Administrative & support ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.8 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

26.5% Managers +10.6 pts ▸ 37.0%
26.5% Labourers ◂ +11.7 pts 14.8%
17.6% Professionals ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Community & personal service +6.0 pts ▸ 14.8%
8.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Toongiin Walmer +0.0 higher in Walmer
0.0 31st pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Toongiin Walmer +0.0 more in Walmer
0.0 32nd pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Toongiin Walmer +7.5 pts higher in Walmer
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 46th pct
Walk to health in Toongiin Walmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Toongiin Walmer +3.1 more in Walmer
16.1 56th pct 19.2 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Toongiin Walmer even
0 11th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Toongiin Walmer +1.0 pts higher in Walmer
3.7% 24th pct 4.7% 38th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Toongi vs Walmer [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13926/toongi/vs/SAL14137/walmer