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Wellington vs Yarragal

Name: Wellington vs Yarragal — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Wellington profile · Yarragal profile

Wellington Yarragal

Wellington (NSW) is a developed hub with 4,096 people, while Yarragal is sparsely populated with only 14 residents. Wellington (NSW) is very walkable, with 85.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 89.2% near a school. In contrast, Yarragal is car-dependent, with no amenities or public transport stops. The two areas also differ in age and wealth; residents are far older in Yarragal, where the typical age is 52 compared to 41 in Wellington (NSW), though Yarragal has a well higher typical household income of $1,375 per week.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar typical weekly family income, which is $1,298 in Wellington (NSW) and $1,249 in Yarragal. They also have a similar typical age for First Nations people, at 25 years for both areas. While Wellington (NSW) is much larger in population and has many more public transport routes, both areas have a similar number of people per bedroom.

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Where they differ most

Population: 4,082 larger in Wellington Median age: 11 yrs older in Yarragal Household income: $400 higher in Yarragal Personal income: $202 higher in Wellington Rent: $67 higher in Wellington

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wellington in Yarragal +4,082 larger in Wellington gap steady

4,096 86th pct 14 10th pct

Median age in Wellington in Yarragal +11 yrs older in Yarragal gap widening

41 yrs 33rd pct 52 yrs 77th pct

Age structure

24.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%

22.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%

21.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%

20.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%

11.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.4% Never married ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%

31.5% Married +11.3 pts ▸ 42.9%

10.5% Divorced +18.1 pts ▸ 28.6%

9.5% Widowed ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

77.7% Australia +22.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.1% England ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

33.7% English +30.6 pts ▸ 64.3%

8.8% Irish +26.9 pts ▸ 35.7%

35.3% Australian ◂ +13.8 pts 21.4%

6.1% Scottish ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

81.3% English only +18.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

51.9% Christianity +48.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

30.8% No religion ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%

15.2% Not stated ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

0.6% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Wellington in Yarragal

3.61 48th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Wellington in Yarragal +4 more in Wellington

4 71st pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Wellington in Yarragal

241 42nd pct —

ICSEA in Wellington in Yarragal

841 9th pct —

Highest year of school

29.0% Year 10 +21.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

29.8% Year 12 ◂ +1.2 pts 28.6%

18.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%

6.4% Year 11 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.1% Certificate III / IV +100.3 pts ▸ 133.3%

11.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

10.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

2.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.5% Management & commerce ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

11.2% Engineering & related ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

11.0% Society & culture ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

9.0% Health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

6.9% Education ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

3.5% Architecture & building ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Information technology ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Wellington in Yarragal +$202 higher in Wellington gap narrowing

$552 18th pct $350 0th pct

Household income in Wellington in Yarragal +$400 higher in Yarragal gap widening

$975 12th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Wellington in Yarragal +$49 higher in Wellington gap narrowing

$1,298 15th pct $1,249 13th pct

Household income distribution

34.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%

28.8% Under $650 ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%

20.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%

4.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.8% Under $650 +29.8 pts ▸ 78.6%

26.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%

9.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

13.4% Arthritis ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

11.9% Mental health ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

9.9% Other condition ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

9.7% Asthma ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.4% Heart disease ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

3.8% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.3% None +52.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

19.1% One condition ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%

9.2% Two conditions ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

6.8% Three or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Wellington in Yarragal +1,168 larger in Wellington

1,174 88th pct 6 51st pct

Median age in Wellington in Yarragal even

25 yrs 46th pct 25 yrs 46th pct

Median income in Wellington in Yarragal +$147 higher in Wellington

$497 32nd pct $350 12th pct

Household income in Wellington in Yarragal +$193 higher in Yarragal

$1,056 21st pct $1,249 29th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Wellington in Yarragal +0.2 larger in Yarragal

2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

37.7% Couples with children ◂ +12.7 pts 25.0%

31.7% One-parent families ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%

28.7% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 25.0%

2.2% Other families ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

13.4% 3 people +86.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

36.7% 1 person ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%

32.2% 2 people ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%

9.2% 4 people ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

5.4% 5 people ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wellington in Yarragal +$67 higher in Wellington

$230 34th pct $163 16th pct

Mortgage in Wellington in Yarragal

$936 13th pct —

People / bedroom in Wellington in Yarragal +0.10 higher in Yarragal gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Rented +163.6 pts ▸ 200.0%

35.3% Owned outright ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%

23.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%

3.3% Not stated ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.4% Other tenure ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.1% Separate house +77.6 pts ▸ 166.7%

6.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

3.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.5% Other dwelling ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +51.1 pts 0.0%

20.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

18.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%

3.6% 5 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

56.6% $200–$349 ◂ +56.6 pts 0.0%

29.3% Under $200 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%

6.1% $350–$549 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% $550–$749 ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Wellington in Yarragal +20 more in Wellington

20 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Wellington in Yarragal +4.88 more in Wellington

4.88 77th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Wellington in Yarragal +105.5 more in Wellington

105.5 69th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Wellington in Yarragal +11 more in Wellington

11 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Wellington in Yarragal

9 44th pct —

How people get to work

62.2% Car (driver) +4.4 pts ▸ 66.7%

9.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

6.1% Worked at home ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.8% Walked ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Bus ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

28.8% 2 vehicles +51.2 pts ▸ 80.0%

47.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%

11.1% No vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

8.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

4.1% 4 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

11.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

10.7% Construction ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

10.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

9.8% Retail trade ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

8.5% Education & training ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.6% Technicians & trades +31.9 pts ▸ 44.4%

20.6% Community & personal service ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

17.9% Labourers ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

12.2% Professionals ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.7% Sales workers ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

7.5% Managers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Wellington in Yarragal +6.7 higher in Wellington

6.7 91st pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Wellington in Yarragal +6.8 more in Wellington

6.8 93rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Wellington in Yarragal +83.0 pts higher in Wellington

83.0% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Wellington in Yarragal +85.3 pts higher in Wellington

85.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Wellington in Yarragal +90.7 pts higher in Wellington

90.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Wellington in Yarragal +89.2 pts higher in Wellington

89.2% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Wellington in Yarragal +96.2 pts higher in Wellington

96.2% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Wellington in Yarragal +78.8 pts higher in Wellington

78.8% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Wellington in Yarragal +22.9 more in Wellington

22.9 65th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Wellington in Yarragal +33 higher in Wellington

33 75th pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in Wellington in Yarragal +8.0 pts higher in Yarragal

3.6% 23rd pct 11.6% 87th pct

Compare Wellington with nearby areas

Montefiores Apsley Mount Arthur Dripstone Maryvale Neurea Suntop Bodangora

Compare Yarragal with nearby areas

Wuuluman Dripstone Lake Burrendong Mumbil Apsley Wellington Bodangora Montefiores

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wellington vs Yarragal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL14238/wellington/vs/SAL14489/yarragal