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Upper Mongogarie vs Wyan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Upper Mongogarie profile · Wyan profile

Upper Mongogarie Wyan

Wyan and Upper Mongogarie are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in age and education; Upper Mongogarie is far older, with a typical resident aged 61 and 37.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Wyan is younger, with a typical age of 53 and only 8.8% of seniors. Education levels also vary, as 20% of adults in Upper Mongogarie hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to none in Wyan. Additionally, Upper Mongogarie has a much higher typical weekly family income of $1,374, while Wyan's is $1,062.

Everyday life in both places shares a lack of local amenities, as neither has any public transport stops or shops within a 15-minute walk. Both areas are also similar in that no children under 15 live there and typical monthly home-loan payments are nearly the same. While Wyan has seen more movement, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years, Upper Mongogarie's population has remained more stable at 13.6%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +10 larger in Wyan gap narrowing
24 16th pct 34 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 24
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 34
Median age in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8 yrs older in Upper Mongogarie gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Aged 65+ in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +28.7 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie gap widening
37.5% 93rd pct 8.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Under 15 in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

54.2% Older adults (45–64) +1.7 pts ▸ 55.9%
37.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.7 pts 8.8%
12.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

45.0% Married ◂ +24.4 pts 20.6%
20.0% Never married +12.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
15.0% Divorced +2.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Widowed +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Separated +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Age & sex structure

Upper Mongogarie Wyan

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

  • 85+ in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 22.7% females; 75–79 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Upper Mongogarie: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Upper Mongogarie: 27.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 17.6% females
  • 50–54 in Upper Mongogarie: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 18.2% females; 35–39 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Upper Mongogarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Country of birth

50.0% Australia +32.4 pts ▸ 82.4%
0.0% England +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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

20.8% English +38.0 pts ▸ 58.8%
25.0% Irish +4.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Scottish +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
20.8% Australian +2.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
12.5% German ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
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 Upper Mongogariein Wyan 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 Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Language used at home

70.8% English only +20.3 pts ▸ 91.2%
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 Upper Mongogariein Wyan +7.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
33.3% 30th pct 41.2% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%

Religious affiliation

20.8% Christianity +23.3 pts ▸ 44.1%
33.3% No religion +7.8 pts ▸ 41.2%
33.3% Not stated ◂ +33.3 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

Year 12 in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +7.6 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
15.0% 0th pct 22.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Bachelor+ in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +20.0 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie gap widening
20.0% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +41.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
15.0% Year 12 +7.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.9 pts 16.1%
15.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Certificate III / IV +38.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
26.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
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

40.0% Management & commerce ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.0% Architecture & building ◂ +20.0 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$105 higher in Upper Mongogarie gap widening
$574 21st pct $469 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $416
  • First area, 2021: $574
  • Second area, 2016: $431
  • Second area, 2021: $469
Household income in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$138 higher in Upper Mongogarie gap widening
$900 10th pct $762 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,024
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Family income in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$312 higher in Upper Mongogarie gap widening
$1,374 19th pct $1,062 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,024
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,104
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
High earners in Upper Mongogariein Wyan 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%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

15.0% Under $650 +37.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +9.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +1.7 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie
45.8% 97th pct 44.1% 95th pct
Mental health in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +11.8 pts higher in Wyan
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +12.0 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie gap steady
20.8% 100th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
16.7% Heart disease ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Asthma ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%
12.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%
0.0% Arthritis +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Mental health +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.5% None +15.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
25.0% Two conditions ◂ +13.2 pts 11.8%
20.8% One condition ◂ +12.0 pts 8.8%
0.0% Three or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid carers in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid child care in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +0.3 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie gap steady
15.0% 13th pct 14.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +26.5 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +3 larger in Wyan
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +39 yrs older in Upper Mongogarie
65 yrs 98th pct 26 yrs 50th pct
$1,375 89th pct —
Household income in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$1,875 higher in Upper Mongogarie
$2,750 86th pct $875 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +0.6 larger in Wyan gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 47.8% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%

Family composition

30.0% One-parent families +17.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +22.6 pts 17.4%
30.0% Couples with children +9.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +16.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
37.5% 1 person +4.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% 4 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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 Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$80 higher in Wyan
$200 25th pct $280 50th pct
Mortgage in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +$60 higher in Upper Mongogarie
$1,057 17th pct $997 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,057
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $997
People / bedroom in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
50.0% Owned outright even 50.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
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

37.5% 4 bedrooms +20.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
37.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms 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 Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +88.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +33.3 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

87.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +54.2 pts 33.3%
50.0% 1 vehicle even 50.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +24.6 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
13.6% 8th pct 38.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +10.0 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie gap steady
60.0% 47th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Education & training +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.0 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% 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

0.0% Community & personal service +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
50.0% Managers ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
33.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +41.7 more in Upper Mongogarie
41.7 78th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Upper Mongogariein Wyan even
0 14th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Upper Mongogariein Wyan +10.5 pts higher in Upper Mongogarie
17.4% 96th pct 6.9% 62nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Upper Mongogarie vs Wyan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL14056/upper-mongogarie/vs/SAL14450/wyan