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Rural Balance vs Other Urban

Name: Rural Balance vs Other Urban — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Section of State comparison ≈ 1,073 km apart · Rural Balance profile · Other Urban profile

Rural Balance Other Urban

Rural Balance and Other Urban are very different places. Rural Balance is much older, with a typical resident aged 46 and 19.7% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, Other Urban is much younger, with a typical resident aged 32. There are also stark differences in home ownership and language; 43.4% of homes in Rural Balance are owned outright, while 53.2% of homes in Other Urban are rented. Other Urban is also far more diverse, with 39.8% of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 39.2% using a language other than English at home.

Everyday life shares some similarities in both areas, such as the typical monthly home loan payment and the share of people with no religion. However, the gap in walkability is huge; Other Urban is somewhat walkable, while Rural Balance is car-dependent. This difference is clear in the access to basics, with 59.9% of Other Urban homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 3.7% in Rural Balance. Over time, the gaps in age, renting, and language use have all widened.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 35.2 pts higher in Other Urban Other language: 35.3 pts higher in Other Urban Renting: 40.0 pts higher in Other Urban Owned outright: 31.6 pts higher in Rural Balance Separate houses: 26.0 pts higher in Rural Balance

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rural Balance in Other Urban +400,118 larger in Rural Balance gap steady

448,574 77th pct 48,456 49th pct

Median age in Rural Balance in Other Urban +14 yrs older in Rural Balance gap widening

46 yrs 79th pct 32 yrs 4th pct

Age structure

20.8% Young adults (25–44) +13.5 pts ▸ 34.3%

31.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.3 pts 22.3%

17.4% Children (0–14) +5.3 pts ▸ 22.7%

19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.2 pts 7.5%

10.4% Youth (15–24) +2.7 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

53.1% Married ◂ +14.1 pts 39.0%

30.0% Never married +17.4 pts ▸ 47.4%

9.4% Divorced ◂ +2.9 pts 6.5%

4.0% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 3.4%

3.4% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Rural Balance Other Urban

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.1% Australia ◂ +5.2 pts 73.9%

3.2% England ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%

0.2% India +2.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

2.3% New Zealand even 2.3%

0.4% Philippines +1.5 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.0% Nepal +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.1% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.2% Italy even 0.2%

Ancestry

40.4% English ◂ +20.6 pts 19.7%

39.3% Australian ◂ +19.2 pts 20.2%

11.1% Irish ◂ +4.3 pts 6.8%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 5.7%

7.9% German ◂ +4.4 pts 3.6%

3.2% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 1.5%

0.3% Indian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.6% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

0.7% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.3% Greek even 0.3%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

86.6% English only ◂ +34.7 pts 52.0%

0.1% Punjabi +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.1% Tagalog +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.2% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

50.1% Christianity ◂ +6.6 pts 43.5%

36.7% No religion even 36.8%

11.7% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 11.3%

0.4% Other religions +4.2 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.1% Hinduism +1.8 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.7% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.2% Islam +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.0% Year 12 +3.0 pts ▸ 46.9%

28.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.8 pts 17.5%

10.4% Year 9 or below +2.1 pts ▸ 12.5%

7.0% Year 11 +5.5 pts ▸ 12.4%

Highest qualification level

37.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.1 pts 25.1%

16.7% Bachelor degree +5.9 pts ▸ 22.6%

13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.0 pts 11.8%

3.8% Postgraduate degree +5.5 pts ▸ 9.2%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 4.0%

2.5% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

18.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.7 pts 10.7%

12.7% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.7% Society & culture +4.8 pts ▸ 13.5%

9.4% Health +4.0 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.1% Education +0.5 pts ▸ 8.6%

6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.3 pts 4.3%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.6%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 2.1%

2.1% Creative arts +0.4 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%

1.0% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$135 higher in Other Urban gap narrowing

$707 43rd pct $842 71st pct

Household income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$429 higher in Other Urban gap narrowing

$1,557 47th pct $1,986 77th pct

Family income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$189 higher in Other Urban gap narrowing

$1,839 46th pct $2,028 62nd pct

Household income distribution

27.5% $1,500–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 31.6%

27.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.1 pts 21.4%

15.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.9 pts 12.0%

8.9% $3,000–$3,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 12.2%

9.4% $4,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 ◂ +1.9 pts 39.5%

28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.1 pts 25.8%

14.3% $1,500–$2,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 20.6%

3.6% $3,000 or more even 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Arthritis ◂ +6.5 pts 3.5%

7.9% Mental health ◂ +2.9 pts 5.0%

7.9% Asthma ◂ +2.0 pts 5.9%

7.4% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 6.2%

4.4% Diabetes +0.3 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%

3.3% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 1.3%

2.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 1.1%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%

0.4% Dementia even 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.5% None +9.6 pts ▸ 69.1%

18.8% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 15.0%

6.1% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 3.5%

3.3% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Rural Balance in Other Urban +0.2 larger in Other Urban gap steady

2.7 86th pct 2.9 92nd pct

Family composition

55.7% Couples with children +2.1 pts ▸ 57.8%

33.4% Couples without children ◂ +13.7 pts 19.7%

10.2% One-parent families +10.4 pts ▸ 20.5%

0.7% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%

Household size

39.8% 2 people ◂ +12.6 pts 27.2%

19.8% 1 person +5.3 pts ▸ 25.2%

14.4% 3 people +1.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.1% 4 people ◂ +0.1 pts 14.0%

4.7% 6 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.2% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 7.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$17 higher in Rural Balance gap narrowing

$277 49th pct $260 43rd pct

Mortgage in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$21 higher in Other Urban gap narrowing

$1,712 63rd pct $1,733 65th pct

People / bedroom in Rural Balance in Other Urban +0.30 higher in Other Urban gap widening

0.80 29th pct 1.10 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

13.2% Rented +40.0 pts ▸ 53.2%

43.4% Owned outright ◂ +31.6 pts 11.9%

36.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.0 pts 25.9%

4.4% Other tenure +2.1 pts ▸ 6.5%

2.1% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 2.7%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house ◂ +26.0 pts 70.2%

0.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +22.3 pts ▸ 23.1%

0.5% Flat or apartment +3.6 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Bedrooms per home

37.0% 3 bedrooms +8.8 pts ▸ 45.8%

30.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 17.4%

12.4% 2 bedrooms +9.4 pts ▸ 21.8%

11.6% 5 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 3.4%

4.7% 1 bedroom +3.3 pts ▸ 8.0%

1.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

39.0% $200–$349 ◂ +20.3 pts 18.6%

21.7% Under $200 +14.9 pts ▸ 36.6%

22.0% $350–$549 +4.2 pts ▸ 26.2%

4.9% $550–$749 +2.6 pts ▸ 7.5%

1.8% $750 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.8% $1,000–$1,799 +6.9 pts ▸ 37.7%

28.1% $1,800–$2,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 34.4%

20.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.4 pts 13.9%

13.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 9.5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

58.4% Car (driver) +3.2 pts ▸ 61.7%

17.3% Worked at home ◂ +14.5 pts 2.8%

4.1% Walked +5.5 pts ▸ 9.6%

3.8% Car (passenger) +4.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

0.2% Bicycle +3.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.7% Bus +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.2 pts 31.2%

21.8% 1 vehicle +14.5 pts ▸ 36.3%

20.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.0 pts 10.6%

1.5% No vehicle +15.5 pts ▸ 17.0%

16.8% 4 or more ◂ +11.9 pts 4.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

10.8% Health care & social assistance +11.6 pts ▸ 22.4%

17.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +16.4 pts 0.7%

4.7% Public administration & safety +12.4 pts ▸ 17.1%

7.9% Education & training +3.4 pts ▸ 11.3%

10.2% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 6.8%

7.0% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 1.7%

4.9% Accommodation & food +0.6 pts ▸ 5.5%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 3.3%

3.8% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

4.2% Professional & technical ◂ +0.1 pts 4.1%

3.9% Mining ◂ +1.9 pts 2.0%

Occupations people work in

13.8% Professionals +11.0 pts ▸ 24.8%

20.1% Managers ◂ +8.3 pts 11.8%

9.4% Community & personal service +9.0 pts ▸ 18.4%

15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.7 pts 12.5%

12.7% Labourers ◂ +5.2 pts 7.5%

11.2% Clerical & administrative +1.0 pts ▸ 12.2%

8.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.9 pts 3.9%

6.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.7 pts 5.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Rural Balance in Other Urban +4.2 higher in Other Urban

0.5 10th pct 4.7 63rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Rural Balance in Other Urban +4.3 more in Other Urban

0.5 10th pct 4.8 62nd pct

15-min city in Rural Balance in Other Urban +54.1 pts higher in Other Urban

2.9% 14th pct 56.9% 60th pct

Walk to shops in Rural Balance in Other Urban +56.1 pts higher in Other Urban

3.7% 14th pct 59.9% 65th pct

Walk to transit in Rural Balance in Other Urban +53.1 pts higher in Other Urban

2.1% 14th pct 55.2% 56th pct

Walk to school in Rural Balance in Other Urban +70.5 pts higher in Other Urban

8.2% 24th pct 78.7% 83rd pct

Walk to a park in Rural Balance in Other Urban +77.2 pts higher in Other Urban

16.1% 14th pct 93.3% 71st pct

Walk to health in Rural Balance in Other Urban +43.3 pts higher in Other Urban

1.6% 23rd pct 44.9% 63rd pct

Amenities/1k in Rural Balance in Other Urban +2.0 more in Rural Balance

13.7 15th pct 11.7 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Rural Balance in Other Urban +20 higher in Other Urban

0 1st pct 20 44th pct

Mean slope in Rural Balance in Other Urban +4.5 pts higher in Rural Balance

7.5% 81st pct 3.0% 5th pct

Compare Rural Balance with nearby areas

Bounded Locality Other Urban Rural Balance Major Urban Bounded Locality Other Urban Rural Balance Bounded Locality Rural Balance Other Urban Bounded Locality Major Urban

Compare Other Urban with nearby areas

Bounded Locality Rural Balance Rural Balance Bounded Locality Rural Balance Major Urban Major Urban Rural Balance Other Urban Rural Balance Bounded Locality Rural Balance

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rural Balance vs Other Urban [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sos/SOS33/rural-balance/vs/SOS71/other-urban