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Totnes Valley vs Wollar

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Totnes Valley profile · Wollar profile

Totnes Valley Wollar

Wollar and Totnes Valley are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Wollar is a much younger community, where the typical resident is 35 and 34.6% of the population are children under 15. In contrast, Totnes Valley is far older, with a typical age of 59 and 31% of residents aged 65 or over. This age difference is reflected in their health and incomes; 55.2% of people in Totnes Valley have a long-term health condition, while typical weekly personal income in Wollar is far higher at $1,062 compared to $430 in Totnes Valley.

Everyday life in both places shares a complete lack of nearby public transport and a total absence of shops, schools, or health services within walking distance. Both areas are also nearly identical in that no one uses a language other than English at home. While Wollar has more people born in Australia, Totnes Valley has a far higher share of overseas births at 37.9%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +23 larger in Wollar gap narrowing
29 18th pct 52 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2011: 260
  • Second area, 2016: 69
  • Second area, 2021: 52
Median age in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +24 yrs older in Totnes Valley gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +9.6 pts higher in Wollar gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Aged 65+ in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +31.0 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap narrowing
31.0% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +34.6 pts higher in Wollar gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 34.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
De facto in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +19.0 pts higher in Wollar gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 19.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Age structure

51.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.3 pts 38.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
31.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

Marital status

69.0% Married ◂ +11.8 pts 57.1%
0.0% Never married +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.3% Divorced +6.8 pts ▸ 17.1%
10.3% Widowed ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Separated ◂ +1.8 pts 8.6%

Age & sex structure

Totnes Valley Wollar

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

  • 85+ in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Totnes Valley: 15.0% males, 15.0% females; 80–84 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 15.0% females; 65–69 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wollar: 7.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Totnes Valley: 30.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Totnes Valley: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wollar: 14.0% males, 11.6% females
  • 45–49 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wollar: 7.0% males, 11.6% females
  • 40–44 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wollar: 9.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wollar: 9.3% males, 7.0% females
  • 10–14 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 9.3% females
  • 5–9 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Totnes Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wollar: 0.0% males, 14.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +30.2 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap widening
37.9% 94th pct 7.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Country of birth

51.7% Australia ◂ +5.6 pts 46.2%
17.2% England ◂ +17.2 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

69.0% English ◂ +38.2 pts 30.8%
37.9% Australian ◂ +26.4 pts 11.5%
17.2% Irish +2.0 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Scottish +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
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 Totnes Valleyin Wollar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Totnes Valleyin Wollar 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

82.8% English only ◂ +28.9 pts 53.8%
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 Totnes Valleyin Wollar +35.6 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap narrowing
41.4% 53rd pct 5.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Religious affiliation

51.7% Christianity ◂ +9.4 pts 42.3%
10.3% Not stated +37.7 pts ▸ 48.1%
41.4% No religion ◂ +35.6 pts 5.8%
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 Totnes Valleyin Wollar +1.4 pts higher in Wollar gap narrowing
31.0% 14th pct 32.4% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Bachelor+ in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +1.8 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap widening
10.3% 31st pct 8.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.0% Year 12 +1.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
24.1% Year 10 ◂ +10.6 pts 13.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.3% Year 11 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +38.9 pts 11.1%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.9 pts 11.1%
18.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.6 pts 11.1%
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

18.8% Engineering & related ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% Architecture & building ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Totnes Valleyin Wollar +$632 higher in Wollar gap widening
$430 6th pct $1,062 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $430
  • Second area, 2011: $355
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Household income in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +$813 higher in Wollar gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,249
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2011: $753
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +$1,124 higher in Wollar gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $660
  • Second area, 2016: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +8.6 pts higher in Wollar gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

Household income distribution

77.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.4 pts 36.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.8% Under $650 ◂ +33.4 pts 11.4%
17.2% $650–$1,499 +14.2 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +49.4 pts higher in Totnes Valley
55.2% 100th pct 5.8% 0th pct
Mental health in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.2% Lung condition ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Heart disease ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes 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

31.0% None +15.1 pts ▸ 46.2%
31.0% One condition ◂ +25.3 pts 5.8%
10.3% Two conditions ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +17.3 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap narrowing
34.5% 89th pct 17.1% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Unpaid carers in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +1.8 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap steady
10.3% 27th pct 8.6% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Unpaid child care in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +14.3 pts higher in Wollar gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Defence service in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +48.3 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap widening
48.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +5 larger in Wollar
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +3 yrs older in Wollar
50 yrs 87th pct 53 yrs 89th pct
$2,500 100th pct
Household income in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +$1,800 higher in Wollar
$450 0th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +0.2 larger in Wollar gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples with children +78.9 pts ▸ 78.9%
0.0% One-parent families +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

88.9% 2 people ◂ +88.9 pts 0.0%
33.3% 3 people ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$163 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $100
  • Second area, 2016: $65
  • Second area, 2021: $163
People / bedroom in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +0.50 higher in Totnes Valley gap narrowing
1.20 96th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.30
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

111.1% Owned outright ◂ +83.8 pts 27.3%
0.0% Rented +72.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 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

0.0% 4 bedrooms +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
44.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

27.3% Car (driver) +26.6 pts ▸ 53.8%
45.5% Worked at home ◂ +7.0 pts 38.5%
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

44.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.2 pts 27.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +6.0 pts higher in Wollar gap narrowing
20.7% 17th pct 26.7% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +3.2 pts higher in Totnes Valley gap narrowing
51.7% 25th pct 48.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.9%
  • First area, 2021: 51.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%

Industries people work in

45.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
36.4% Manufacturing ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Managers ◂ +13.3 pts 23.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
27.3% Labourers ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +0.5 higher in Wollar
0.0 0th pct 0.5 51st pct
Types ≤15 min in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +0.7 more in Wollar
0.0 0th pct 0.7 57th pct
15-min city in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +38.1 pts higher in Wollar
0.0% 0th pct 38.1% 60th pct
Walk to health in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +38.5 more in Wollar
0.0 0th pct 38.5 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Totnes Valleyin Wollar even
0 31st pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Totnes Valleyin Wollar +15.5 pts higher in Totnes Valley
22.7% 100th pct 7.2% 64th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Totnes Valley vs Wollar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13940/totnes-valley/vs/SAL14369/wollar