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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 ≈ 1,227 km apart · Rural Balance profile · Other Urban profile

Rural Balance Other Urban

Rural Balance and Other Urban are two very different environments. Rural Balance is an older area where the typical resident is 45, and homes are more likely to be owned outright (43.7%). In contrast, Other Urban is much younger with a typical age of 32 and a very high rental rate of 53.2%. Other Urban is also far more diverse, with 39.8% of people being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 39.2% using a language other than English at home, compared to 5.1% and 6.5% in Rural Balance.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar financial baseline, with typical weekly personal incomes sitting at $838 in Rural Balance and $842 in Other Urban. However, their layouts differ completely; Other Urban is somewhat walkable with many residents living near schools and shops, while Rural Balance is car-dependent. Over time, the gaps between them have often grown, with residents in Rural Balance becoming even older and those in Other Urban more likely to rent than they were in 2011.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 34.7 pts higher in Other Urban Other language: 32.7 pts higher in Other Urban Renting: 39.2 pts higher in Other Urban Owned outright: 31.9 pts higher in Rural Balance Separate houses: 24.6 pts higher in Rural Balance

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rural Balance in Other Urban +115,196 larger in Rural Balance gap steady

163,652 66th pct 48,456 49th pct

Median age in Rural Balance in Other Urban +13 yrs older in Rural Balance gap widening

45 yrs 71st pct 32 yrs 4th pct

Age structure

23.3% Young adults (25–44) +11.0 pts ▸ 34.3%

32.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.8 pts 22.3%

16.2% Children (0–14) +6.5 pts ▸ 22.7%

18.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.6 pts 7.5%

10.2% Youth (15–24) +2.9 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

53.2% Married ◂ +14.2 pts 39.0%

31.9% Never married +15.6 pts ▸ 47.4%

8.4% Divorced ◂ +1.9 pts 6.5%

3.2% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.6%

3.3% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

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

70.6% Australia +3.2 pts ▸ 73.9%

6.6% England ◂ +5.0 pts 1.6%

2.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 2.3%

0.2% India +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.5% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.1% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

0.0% Nepal +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.2% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

0.3% Vietnam even 0.3%

Ancestry

41.7% English ◂ +22.0 pts 19.7%

36.2% Australian ◂ +16.0 pts 20.2%

9.3% Scottish ◂ +3.7 pts 5.7%

8.4% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 6.8%

4.4% Italian ◂ +2.9 pts 1.5%

3.6% German even 3.6%

0.4% Indian +2.0 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.6% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 1.0%

0.7% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.3% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.3% Vietnamese even 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

80.8% English only ◂ +28.9 pts 52.0%

0.0% Punjabi +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.2% Tagalog +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.3% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

0.0% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.3% Vietnamese even 0.3%

0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

43.7% No religion ◂ +6.9 pts 36.8%

39.5% Christianity +4.0 pts ▸ 43.5%

15.0% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 11.3%

0.6% Other religions +4.0 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.1% Hinduism +1.7 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.8% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.3% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.9% Year 12 +2.0 pts ▸ 46.9%

24.9% Year 10 ◂ +7.4 pts 17.5%

7.1% Year 9 or below +5.4 pts ▸ 12.5%

10.1% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 12.4%

Highest qualification level

33.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.3 pts 25.1%

17.5% Bachelor degree +5.2 pts ▸ 22.6%

13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.6 pts 11.8%

3.3% Postgraduate degree +5.9 pts ▸ 9.2%

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

2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 2.6%

Field of qualification

18.9% Engineering & related ◂ +8.2 pts 10.7%

11.7% Management & commerce +1.9 pts ▸ 13.5%

7.1% Society & culture +6.4 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.8% Health +4.7 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.3% Education +0.3 pts ▸ 8.6%

6.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.0 pts 2.1%

4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +0.7 pts 4.3%

4.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 4.6%

2.2% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

2.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 1.7%

0.9% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$4 higher in Other Urban gap steady

$838 71st pct $842 71st pct

Household income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$261 higher in Other Urban gap narrowing

$1,725 60th pct $1,986 77th pct

Family income in Rural Balance in Other Urban +$14 higher in Rural Balance gap narrowing

$2,042 64th pct $2,028 62nd pct

Household income distribution

26.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 31.6%

24.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 21.4%

14.3% Under $650 ◂ +2.4 pts 12.0%

9.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

11.3% $4,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

Personal income distribution

35.3% Under $650 +4.2 pts ▸ 39.5%

25.7% $650–$1,499 even 25.8%

18.1% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 20.6%

5.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.2% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 3.5%

6.6% Asthma ◂ +0.7 pts 5.9%

6.6% Mental health ◂ +1.6 pts 5.0%

6.1% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

3.9% Diabetes +0.8 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.6% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.9%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 1.3%

1.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

0.4% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +9.1 pts ▸ 69.1%

17.5% One condition ◂ +2.5 pts 15.0%

5.1% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 3.5%

2.2% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Rural Balance in Other Urban +0.3 larger in Other Urban gap widening

2.6 71st pct 2.9 92nd pct

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children +1.5 pts ▸ 57.8%

34.5% Couples without children ◂ +14.8 pts 19.7%

8.5% One-parent families +12.1 pts ▸ 20.5%

0.7% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%

Household size

40.2% 2 people ◂ +13.0 pts 27.2%

20.4% 1 person +4.7 pts ▸ 25.2%

13.6% 3 people +2.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.2% 4 people ◂ +0.3 pts 14.0%

4.0% 6 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.6% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 7.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rural Balance in Other Urban

— $260 43rd pct

Mortgage in Rural Balance in Other Urban gap widening

— $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

14.0% Rented +39.2 pts ▸ 53.2%

43.7% Owned outright ◂ +31.9 pts 11.9%

34.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.3 pts 25.9%

6.1% Other tenure +0.3 pts ▸ 6.5%

2.0% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Types of homes

94.8% Separate house ◂ +24.6 pts 70.2%

0.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +22.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

0.3% Flat or apartment +3.7 pts ▸ 4.0%

2.9% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 1.3%

Bedrooms per home

32.0% 3 bedrooms +13.8 pts ▸ 45.8%

38.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.8 pts 17.4%

10.7% 2 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 21.8%

12.2% 5 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 3.4%

4.1% 1 bedroom +3.9 pts ▸ 8.0%

1.0% Studio / none even 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

33.1% Under $200 +3.5 pts ▸ 36.6%

29.2% $200–$349 ◂ +10.5 pts 18.6%

18.0% $350–$549 +8.2 pts ▸ 26.2%

4.4% $550–$749 +3.1 pts ▸ 7.5%

1.7% $750 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

24.1% $1,000–$1,799 +13.6 pts ▸ 37.7%

30.5% $1,800–$2,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 34.4%

20.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 9.5%

18.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.3 pts 13.9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

52.8% Car (driver) +8.9 pts ▸ 61.7%

15.2% Worked at home ◂ +12.5 pts 2.8%

5.9% Walked +3.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

3.9% Car (passenger) +4.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

0.2% Bicycle +3.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.8% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 1.4%

0.3% Train ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.5 pts 31.2%

18.9% 1 vehicle +17.4 pts ▸ 36.3%

21.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.1 pts 10.6%

20.7% 4 or more ◂ +15.8 pts 4.9%

2.1% No vehicle +15.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.8% Health care & social assistance +14.7 pts ▸ 22.4%

20.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +20.2 pts 0.7%

4.9% Public administration & safety +12.2 pts ▸ 17.1%

7.3% Education & training +4.0 pts ▸ 11.3%

10.6% Mining ◂ +8.6 pts 2.0%

8.8% Construction ◂ +1.9 pts 6.8%

5.8% Retail trade +1.7 pts ▸ 7.5%

5.0% Accommodation & food +0.6 pts ▸ 5.5%

4.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.2 pts 1.7%

3.4% Other services +0.9 pts ▸ 4.3%

3.4% Professional & technical +0.7 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.3%

Occupations people work in

12.9% Professionals +11.9 pts ▸ 24.8%

23.8% Managers ◂ +12.0 pts 11.8%

8.2% Community & personal service +10.3 pts ▸ 18.4%

16.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.7 pts 12.5%

9.8% Clerical & administrative +2.4 pts ▸ 12.2%

11.7% Labourers ◂ +4.2 pts 7.5%

10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.3 pts 3.9%

5.2% Sales workers +0.7 pts ▸ 5.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Rural Balance in Other Urban +4.1 higher in Other Urban

0.6 12th pct 4.7 63rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Rural Balance in Other Urban +4.2 more in Other Urban

0.6 13th pct 4.8 62nd pct

15-min city in Rural Balance in Other Urban +52.6 pts higher in Other Urban

4.4% 25th pct 56.9% 60th pct

Walk to shops in Rural Balance in Other Urban +55.9 pts higher in Other Urban

3.9% 16th pct 59.9% 65th pct

Walk to transit in Rural Balance in Other Urban +48.6 pts higher in Other Urban

6.7% 26th pct 55.2% 56th pct

Walk to school in Rural Balance in Other Urban +71.2 pts higher in Other Urban

7.5% 21st pct 78.7% 83rd pct

Walk to a park in Rural Balance in Other Urban +76.5 pts higher in Other Urban

16.8% 14th pct 93.3% 71st pct

Walk to health in Rural Balance in Other Urban +43.9 pts higher in Other Urban

1.0% 14th pct 44.9% 63rd pct

Amenities/1k in Rural Balance in Other Urban +24.4 more in Rural Balance

36.1 86th pct 11.7 0th pct

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

0 0th pct 20 44th pct

Mean slope in Rural Balance in Other Urban +3.2 pts higher in Rural Balance

6.2% 65th pct 3.0% 5th pct

Compare Rural Balance with nearby areas

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

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/SOS53/rural-balance/vs/SOS71/other-urban