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Derrymore vs Iredale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Derrymore profile · Iredale profile

Derrymore Iredale

Iredale and Derrymore are neighbouring rural areas, but they differ in their social and family makeup. Iredale has a younger feel, with children under 15 making up 20.3% of the population, and it is far more likely that residents own their homes outright (58.2% compared to 36.4% in Derrymore). Iredale also has a much higher share of people who volunteer (26.3%) and those providing unpaid care (16.8%), while in Derrymore, no residents reported providing unpaid care.

Both areas are very similar in their daily infrastructure and economy, with nearly identical typical weekly incomes and a total absence of public transport stops or a 15-minute walk to shops and parks. This shared reliance on cars is consistent across both places. While Iredale has more people with university degrees, Derrymore has a higher share of adults working or looking for work (68.8%) and more people working from home (34.1%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 92 larger in Iredale Owned outright: 21.8 pts higher in Iredale Unpaid carers: 16.8 pts higher in Iredale First Nations: 6.8 pts higher in Iredale People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Iredale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Derrymorein Iredale +92 larger in Iredale gap widening
85 37th pct 177 51st pct
Median age in Derrymorein Iredale +2 yrs older in Iredale gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Derrymorein Iredale +6.8 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.8% 81st pct
Aged 65+ in Derrymorein Iredale +2.6 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
18.8% 50th pct 21.5% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Derrymorein Iredale +7.4 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
12.9% 26th pct 20.3% 72nd pct
De facto in Derrymorein Iredale +7.3 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
6.8% 16th pct 14.1% 64th pct

Age structure

22.4% Older adults (45–64) +8.2 pts ▸ 30.5%
23.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.6 pts 20.9%
18.8% Seniors (65+) +2.6 pts ▸ 21.5%
12.9% Children (0–14) +7.4 pts ▸ 20.3%
3.5% Youth (15–24) +4.9 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +5.6 pts 56.9%
28.1% Never married ◂ +1.8 pts 26.3%
6.3% Divorced +4.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.8% Widowed ◂ +4.9 pts 2.9%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Derrymore Iredale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Derrymorein Iredale +4.5 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
12.9% 57th pct 8.5% 36th pct

Country of birth

84.7% Australia ◂ +9.0 pts 75.7%
5.9% England ◂ +4.2 pts 1.7%
0.0% New Zealand +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% South Africa +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

50.6% Australian ◂ +4.3 pts 46.3%
28.2% English +16.4 pts ▸ 44.6%
17.6% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 11.3%
9.4% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 9.0%
4.7% German +3.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Indian +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Derrymorein Iredale +3.4 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.4% 49th pct
Limited English in Derrymorein Iredale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.9% English only ◂ +5.9 pts 87.0%
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 Derrymorein Iredale +17.1 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
24.7% 14th pct 41.8% 54th pct

Religious affiliation

60.0% Christianity ◂ +13.7 pts 46.3%
24.7% No religion +17.1 pts ▸ 41.8%
9.4% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Hinduism +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Islam 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 Derrymorein Iredale +7.7 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
62.3% 83rd pct 54.5% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Derrymorein Iredale +8.5 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
15.6% 54th pct 24.1% 76th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Derrymorein Iredale +2 more in Iredale
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Derrymorein Iredale
— 70 20th pct
ICSEA in Derrymorein Iredale
— 953 28th pct

Highest year of school

62.3% Year 12 ◂ +7.7 pts 54.5%
19.7% Year 10 +5.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
11.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.9 pts 7.6%
0.0% Year 11 +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.2 pts 26.8%
10.0% Bachelor degree +18.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.4 pts 17.1%
7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.2 pts 7.3%
7.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 4.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.5% Management & commerce +13.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
20.0% Health ◂ +5.4 pts 14.6%
12.5% Engineering & related +7.0 pts ▸ 19.5%
10.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%
7.5% Architecture & building ◂ +1.4 pts 6.1%
7.5% Society & culture ◂ +0.2 pts 7.3%
0.0% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Derrymorein Iredale +$30 higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
$817 61st pct $787 57th pct
Household income in Derrymorein Iredale +$181 higher in Iredale gap widening
$1,468 45th pct $1,649 57th pct
Family income in Derrymorein Iredale +$406 higher in Derrymore gap widening
$2,062 61st pct $1,656 36th pct
High earners in Derrymorein Iredale +2.8 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
12.5% 72nd pct 15.3% 80th pct
High-income homes in Derrymorein Iredale +7.3 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
18.2% 57th pct 10.9% 33rd pct

Household income distribution

51.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.7 pts 21.8%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 29.1%
18.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 5.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.8 pts 24.1%
29.7% Under $650 +9.7 pts ▸ 39.4%
4.7% $1,500–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
7.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 6.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Derrymorein Iredale +8.9 pts higher in Iredale
18.8% 12th pct 27.7% 44th pct
Mental health in Derrymorein Iredale +1.3 pts higher in Iredale
9.4% 63rd pct 10.7% 74th pct
Needs assistance in Derrymorein Iredale +1.9 pts higher in Derrymore gap steady
4.7% 51st pct 2.8% 29th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.7% Arthritis +7.2 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Asthma +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.4% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
4.7% Other condition +3.8 pts ▸ 8.5%
5.9% Diabetes +0.3 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Cancer +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +9.0 pts 61.6%
12.9% One condition +4.0 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Two conditions +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Three or more +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Derrymorein Iredale +12.2 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
14.1% 30th pct 26.3% 78th pct
Unpaid carers in Derrymorein Iredale +16.8 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.8% 83rd pct
Unpaid child care in Derrymorein Iredale +3.9 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
29.7% 72nd pct 33.6% 86th pct
Defence service in Derrymorein Iredale +3.8 pts higher in Derrymore
8.1% 91st pct 4.3% 74th pct
Housework 15h+ in Derrymorein Iredale +4.0 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
39.1% 94th pct 43.1% 98th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Derrymorein Iredale +12 larger in Iredale
0 0th pct 12 61st pct
Median age in Derrymorein Iredale +25 yrs older in Derrymore
37 yrs 75th pct 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Derrymorein Iredale +$375 higher in Derrymore
$1,999 96th pct $1,624 91st pct
Household income in Derrymorein Iredale +$3,624 higher in Iredale
$1,125 23rd pct $4,749 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Derrymorein Iredale +0.6 larger in Iredale gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Derrymorein Iredale +0.7 pts higher in Iredale gap narrowing
7.7% 31st pct 8.4% 35th pct
Living alone in Derrymorein Iredale +12.1 pts higher in Derrymore gap widening
21.2% 41st pct 9.1% 6th pct

Family composition

61.5% Couples with children ◂ +8.0 pts 53.5%
32.3% Couples without children +0.6 pts ▸ 32.9%
7.7% One-parent families +0.7 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.4% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 41.8%
21.2% 1 person ◂ +12.1 pts 9.1%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +3.6 pts 14.5%
15.2% 3 people ◂ +2.4 pts 12.7%
0.0% 6 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 5 people +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Derrymorein Iredale +$173 higher in Iredale
$400 82nd pct $573 98th pct
Mortgage in Derrymorein Iredale +$213 higher in Iredale gap widening
$1,618 50th pct $1,831 63rd pct
People / bedroom in Derrymorein Iredale +0.20 higher in Iredale gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Derrymorein Iredale +3.6 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
9.1% 24th pct 5.5% 12th pct
Owned outright in Derrymorein Iredale +21.8 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
36.4% 36th pct 58.2% 89th pct
Separate houses in Derrymorein Iredale +5.5 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 94.5% 43rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Derrymorein Iredale +6.1 pts higher in Derrymore gap narrowing
78.8% 48th pct 72.7% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Owned outright +21.8 pts ▸ 58.2%
39.4% Owned with a mortgage +2.4 pts ▸ 41.8%
9.1% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 5.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +5.5 pts 94.5%
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

36.4% 3 bedrooms even 36.4%
24.2% 4 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 25.5%
18.2% 5 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 10.9%
9.1% 2 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
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

53.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +27.8 pts 26.1%
38.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.1 pts 17.4%
23.1% $3,000 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Derrymorein Iredale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Derrymorein Iredale +14.6 pts higher in Derrymore gap widening
34.1% 86th pct 19.5% 59th pct
PT commute in Derrymorein Iredale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Derrymorein Iredale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Derrymorein Iredale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Derrymorein Iredale
— 51 80th pct
Drive to city in Derrymorein Iredale +11 longer in Derrymore
89 62nd pct 78 55th pct

How people get to work

52.3% Car (driver) +13.6 pts ▸ 65.9%
34.1% Worked at home ◂ +14.6 pts 19.5%
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

27.3% 2 vehicles +22.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.2 pts 24.1%
24.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Derrymorein Iredale +15.5 pts higher in Derrymore gap widening
32.5% 56th pct 17.0% 11th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Derrymorein Iredale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Derrymorein Iredale +11.1 pts higher in Derrymore gap widening
68.8% 78th pct 57.7% 40th pct
Full-time in Derrymorein Iredale +5.0 pts higher in Iredale gap widening
52.3% 23rd pct 57.3% 45th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.4 pts 14.6%
22.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.8 pts 11.0%
6.8% Retail trade +6.6 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Education & training +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.8% Administrative & support +1.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.8% Mining ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Construction ◂ +3.2 pts 3.7%
6.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 3.7%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

29.5% Managers ◂ +7.6 pts 22.0%
25.0% Professionals ◂ +4.3 pts 20.7%
25.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.7 pts 18.3%
13.6% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 3.7%
0.0% Sales workers +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
6.8% Community & personal service +5.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.9 pts 4.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Derrymorein Iredale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Derrymorein Iredale even
0 32nd pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Derrymorein Iredale +6.8 pts higher in Derrymore
14.8% 92nd pct 8.0% 71st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Derrymore vs Iredale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30832/derrymore/vs/SAL31406/iredale