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Rural Balance vs Bounded Locality

Name: Rural Balance vs Bounded Locality — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Section of State comparison ≈ 1,061 km apart · Rural Balance profile · Bounded Locality profile

Rural Balance Bounded Locality

Rural Balance and Bounded Locality are two very different areas separated by over 1,000 km. Rural Balance is an older community where the typical resident is 46 and many people own their homes outright (43.4%). In contrast, Bounded Locality is much younger, with a typical age of 29, and is defined by a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (72.7%). There are also stark differences in income and language; the typical weekly family income in Rural Balance is $1,839, which is far higher than the $871 seen in Bounded Locality, where 65.5% of people use a language other than English at home.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have generally widened. The difference in typical ages has grown to 17 years, and the gap in typical family income has more than doubled to $968. While they share some similarities, such as having nearly the same proportion of people in de facto relationships, they remain distinct in their daily lives. Most residents in Rural Balance rely on cars and work from home, while Bounded Locality is more walkable and has a much higher share of renters at 70.5%.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Rural Balance First Nations: 68.2 pts higher in Bounded Locality Other language: 61.6 pts higher in Bounded Locality Renting: 57.3 pts higher in Bounded Locality Owned outright: 36.0 pts higher in Rural Balance

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +424,409 larger in Rural Balance gap steady

448,574 77th pct 24,165 45th pct

Median age in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +17 yrs older in Rural Balance gap widening

46 yrs 79th pct 29 yrs 0th pct

Age structure

31.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.4 pts 21.2%

20.8% Young adults (25–44) +10.4 pts ▸ 31.2%

17.4% Children (0–14) +7.3 pts ▸ 24.7%

19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.5 pts 6.3%

10.4% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 16.5%

Marital status

53.1% Married ◂ +9.7 pts 43.5%

30.0% Never married +13.3 pts ▸ 43.3%

9.4% Divorced ◂ +4.5 pts 4.9%

4.0% Widowed +0.6 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.4% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Rural Balance Bounded Locality

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.1% Australia +9.5 pts ▸ 88.6%

3.2% England ◂ +2.4 pts 0.8%

2.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 1.0%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

0.4% Philippines even 0.4%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.2% India even 0.2%

0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.1% China even 0.1%

0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

40.4% English ◂ +31.1 pts 9.2%

39.3% Australian ◂ +29.0 pts 10.4%

11.1% Irish ◂ +8.0 pts 3.1%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +8.2 pts 2.6%

7.9% German ◂ +6.6 pts 1.4%

3.2% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.5%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.5%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

0.6% Filipino even 0.6%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Language

Language used at home

86.6% English only ◂ +58.9 pts 27.8%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.2% Mandarin even 0.2%

0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.1% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.1%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

50.1% Christianity +4.7 pts ▸ 54.8%

36.7% No religion ◂ +8.0 pts 28.7%

11.7% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 11.2%

0.4% Other religions +3.9 pts ▸ 4.3%

0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.1% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.2% Islam even 0.1%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.0% Year 12 ◂ +17.7 pts 26.3%

28.3% Year 10 ◂ +6.3 pts 21.9%

10.4% Year 9 or below +17.5 pts ▸ 28.0%

7.0% Year 11 +6.9 pts ▸ 13.8%

Highest qualification level

37.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.8 pts 27.3%

16.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.7 pts 14.1%

13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.3 pts 9.5%

2.5% Certificate I / II +3.6 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.8% Postgraduate degree +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

18.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.7 pts 10.7%

12.7% Management & commerce ◂ +2.3 pts 10.4%

8.7% Society & culture +2.0 pts ▸ 10.7%

8.1% Education +2.1 pts ▸ 10.2%

9.4% Health ◂ +2.5 pts 6.9%

6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.1 pts 4.4%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 4.6%

2.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 1.9%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

Income

Personal income in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +$370 higher in Rural Balance gap widening

$707 43rd pct $337 0th pct

Household income in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +$168 higher in Rural Balance gap steady

$1,557 47th pct $1,389 31st pct

Family income in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +$968 higher in Rural Balance gap widening

$1,839 46th pct $871 0th pct

Household income distribution

27.5% $650–$1,499 +4.1 pts ▸ 31.7%

27.5% $1,500–$2,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 28.2%

15.8% Under $650 +0.8 pts ▸ 16.6%

9.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 5.5%

8.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 6.9%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 +22.3 pts ▸ 63.7%

28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.9 pts 15.0%

14.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 9.1%

3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Arthritis ◂ +7.8 pts 2.2%

7.9% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 2.9%

7.9% Asthma ◂ +3.8 pts 4.0%

7.4% Other condition ◂ +3.1 pts 4.3%

4.4% Diabetes +2.2 pts ▸ 6.6%

4.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%

3.3% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.6%

2.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 1.0%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.4%

0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.5% None +13.1 pts ▸ 72.6%

18.8% One condition ◂ +4.8 pts 14.0%

6.1% Two conditions ◂ +3.1 pts 3.0%

3.3% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 1.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +0.9 larger in Bounded Locality gap narrowing

2.7 86th pct 3.6 100th pct

Family composition

55.7% Couples with children +0.3 pts ▸ 56.0%

33.4% Couples without children ◂ +17.5 pts 15.9%

10.2% One-parent families +15.4 pts ▸ 25.5%

0.7% Other families +1.8 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

39.8% 2 people ◂ +18.7 pts 21.1%

4.7% 6 or more +18.9 pts ▸ 23.6%

19.8% 1 person +3.3 pts ▸ 23.1%

14.4% 3 people ◂ +3.3 pts 11.1%

14.1% 4 people ◂ +2.3 pts 11.8%

7.2% 5 people +2.2 pts ▸ 9.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +$197 higher in Rural Balance gap widening

$277 49th pct $80 0th pct

Mortgage in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +$288 higher in Bounded Locality gap narrowing

$1,712 63rd pct $2,000 85th pct

People / bedroom in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +0.60 higher in Bounded Locality gap steady

0.80 29th pct 1.40 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

13.2% Rented +57.3 pts ▸ 70.5%

43.4% Owned outright ◂ +36.0 pts 7.4%

36.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +29.2 pts 7.6%

4.4% Other tenure +7.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

2.1% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 2.6%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house ◂ +17.8 pts 78.5%

0.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +12.6 pts ▸ 13.4%

0.5% Flat or apartment +3.4 pts ▸ 3.9%

1.8% Other dwelling +0.7 pts ▸ 2.5%

Bedrooms per home

37.0% 3 bedrooms +9.7 pts ▸ 46.7%

30.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.4 pts 13.6%

12.4% 2 bedrooms +8.4 pts ▸ 20.8%

4.7% 1 bedroom +7.0 pts ▸ 11.7%

11.6% 5 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 2.9%

1.3% Studio / none +0.8 pts ▸ 2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

21.7% Under $200 +57.8 pts ▸ 79.6%

39.0% $200–$349 ◂ +30.6 pts 8.3%

22.0% $350–$549 ◂ +19.7 pts 2.3%

4.9% $550–$749 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.7%

1.8% $750 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +5.6 pts 25.2%

28.1% $1,800–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 30.4%

20.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.4 pts 15.0%

13.6% $3,000 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 20.1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

58.4% Car (driver) ◂ +19.3 pts 39.1%

4.1% Walked +27.8 pts ▸ 31.9%

17.3% Worked at home ◂ +14.7 pts 2.5%

3.8% Car (passenger) +6.1 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.7% Bus +1.8 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.2% Bicycle +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.0 pts 17.3%

21.8% 1 vehicle +15.1 pts ▸ 36.9%

1.5% No vehicle +34.2 pts ▸ 35.7%

20.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +14.3 pts 6.3%

16.8% 4 or more ◂ +13.1 pts 3.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

4.7% Public administration & safety +14.4 pts ▸ 19.1%

17.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.4 pts 2.7%

7.9% Education & training +8.0 pts ▸ 15.9%

10.8% Health care & social assistance +1.0 pts ▸ 11.9%

10.2% Construction ◂ +5.1 pts 5.1%

4.9% Accommodation & food +5.0 pts ▸ 9.9%

7.0% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +4.9 pts 1.0%

3.9% Mining +0.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

1.1% Arts & recreation +3.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.6 pts 2.7%

4.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.5 pts 1.6%

Occupations people work in

13.8% Professionals +8.1 pts ▸ 21.9%

9.4% Community & personal service +11.7 pts ▸ 21.1%

20.1% Managers ◂ +7.5 pts 12.6%

15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.2 pts 11.0%

12.7% Labourers ◂ +1.9 pts 10.8%

11.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.9 pts 9.4%

8.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.7 pts 5.2%

6.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.4 pts 5.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +2.4 higher in Bounded Locality

0.5 10th pct 2.9 37th pct

Types ≤15 min in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +2.9 more in Bounded Locality

0.5 10th pct 3.4 41st pct

15-min city in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +28.8 pts higher in Bounded Locality

2.9% 14th pct 31.6% 38th pct

Walk to shops in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +56.0 pts higher in Bounded Locality

3.7% 14th pct 59.8% 64th pct

Walk to transit in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +0.4 pts higher in Bounded Locality

2.1% 14th pct 2.6% 15th pct

Walk to school in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +63.3 pts higher in Bounded Locality

8.2% 24th pct 71.4% 74th pct

Walk to a park in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +44.8 pts higher in Bounded Locality

16.1% 14th pct 60.9% 36th pct

Walk to health in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +45.9 pts higher in Bounded Locality

1.6% 23rd pct 47.5% 71st pct

Amenities/1k in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +0.2 more in Rural Balance

13.7 15th pct 13.5 13th pct

Intersections/km² in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +2 higher in Bounded Locality

0 1st pct 2 18th pct

Mean slope in Rural Balance in Bounded Locality +3.9 pts higher in Rural Balance

7.5% 81st pct 3.6% 11th 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 Bounded Locality with nearby areas

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rural Balance vs Bounded Locality [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sos/SOS33/rural-balance/vs/SOS72/bounded-locality