Compare

Batemans Bay vs Nowra - Bomaderry

Name: Batemans Bay vs Nowra - Bomaderry — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Urban Area comparison ≈ 103 km apart · Batemans Bay profile · Nowra - Bomaderry profile

Batemans Bay Nowra - Bomaderry

Nowra - Bomaderry and Batemans Bay are two New South Wales hubs with very different age profiles. Residents are far older in Batemans Bay, where the typical age is 53 compared to 39 in Nowra - Bomaderry. This shift is seen in the households; Batemans Bay has a far higher share of seniors at 32.2% and more homes owned outright (45.4%), while Nowra - Bomaderry has a well higher share of children (19.0%) and more people caring for children unpaid. Nowra - Bomaderry also has a well higher proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.

Everyday life is similar in other ways, with both areas having a typical weekly personal income around $620 to $660 and about 14% of adults holding a bachelor degree. While they share these basics, the gap in resident age has widened since 2011. Nowra - Bomaderry is also more likely to have renters and separate houses, though the gap in house types has narrowed slightly over the last decade.

Open map →

Where they differ most

Population: 21,154 larger in Nowra - Bomaderry Median age: 14 yrs older in Batemans Bay Under 15: 4.3 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry Unpaid child care: 6.2 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry Owned outright: 12.0 pts higher in Batemans Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +21,154 larger in Nowra - Bomaderry gap widening

17,524 26th pct 38,678 57th pct

Median age in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +14 yrs older in Batemans Bay gap widening

53 yrs 94th pct 39 yrs 43rd pct

Age structure

32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.7 pts 20.6%

27.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.0 pts 23.6%

17.1% Young adults (25–44) +8.0 pts ▸ 25.1%

14.7% Children (0–14) +4.3 pts ▸ 19.0%

8.4% Youth (15–24) +3.3 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

46.8% Married ◂ +4.7 pts 42.1%

28.6% Never married +8.7 pts ▸ 37.3%

12.2% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 10.8%

8.1% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 6.1%

4.3% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Batemans Bay Nowra - Bomaderry

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.7% Australia +3.4 pts ▸ 80.2%

5.0% England ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%

1.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 1.0%

0.5% India +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.5% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

0.3% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.4% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

0.2% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

42.7% English ◂ +2.3 pts 40.4%

36.8% Australian +4.5 pts ▸ 41.3%

12.3% Irish ◂ +2.1 pts 10.2%

11.1% Scottish ◂ +1.8 pts 9.2%

4.2% German ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%

2.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%

1.7% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%

0.7% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.8% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.8% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

0.1% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Language used at home

87.6% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 85.2%

0.5% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

0.1% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

0.3% Mandarin even 0.3%

0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.2% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.9% Christianity ◂ +3.8 pts 46.1%

39.4% No religion +1.3 pts ▸ 40.7%

8.7% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 10.0%

0.4% Hinduism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.8% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.5% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.2% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 +0.1 pts ▸ 40.1%

31.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.6 pts 29.5%

13.0% Year 9 or below +0.5 pts ▸ 13.6%

7.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 6.6%

Highest qualification level

34.5% Certificate III / IV +1.7 pts ▸ 36.1%

15.3% Bachelor degree +0.2 pts ▸ 15.6%

14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.4 pts 14.4%

5.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.9 pts 4.5%

3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

2.5% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

16.5% Management & commerce ◂ +1.4 pts 15.0%

12.3% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

12.1% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 11.7%

10.0% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

8.2% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 7.2%

7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 5.7%

6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 6.1%

2.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

2.1% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences even 1.8%

1.6% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +$48 higher in Nowra - Bomaderry gap narrowing

$617 15th pct $665 27th pct

Household income in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +$160 higher in Nowra - Bomaderry gap steady

$1,170 15th pct $1,330 39th pct

Family income in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +$235 higher in Nowra - Bomaderry gap narrowing

$1,410 10th pct $1,645 28th pct

Household income distribution

38.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.1 pts 32.9%

24.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 28.1%

21.7% Under $650 ◂ +2.0 pts 19.7%

5.2% $3,000–$3,999 +1.9 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.1% $4,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

47.7% Under $650 ◂ +3.6 pts 44.0%

31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.3 pts 31.2%

9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 12.7%

2.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.1 pts 12.2%

11.4% Mental health +1.6 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.3% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 9.9%

9.7% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 9.6%

6.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 5.1%

6.1% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

4.9% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 3.7%

3.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%

1.4% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.8% None +1.8 pts ▸ 53.6%

23.7% One condition ◂ +2.5 pts 21.2%

9.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 8.4%

5.5% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 5.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +0.2 larger in Nowra - Bomaderry gap steady

2.2 6th pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

39.2% Couples with children +11.9 pts ▸ 51.1%

41.9% Couples without children ◂ +13.2 pts 28.6%

18.1% One-parent families +0.8 pts ▸ 18.9%

0.8% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

41.9% 2 people ◂ +6.6 pts 35.3%

31.4% 1 person ◂ +3.5 pts 28.0%

10.9% 3 people +3.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

9.4% 4 people +3.4 pts ▸ 12.8%

4.1% 5 people +1.8 pts ▸ 5.9%

2.2% 6 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +$18 higher in Batemans Bay gap narrowing

$350 72nd pct $332 65th pct

Mortgage in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +$173 higher in Nowra - Bomaderry gap widening

$1,560 55th pct $1,733 71st pct

People / bedroom in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry even gap steady

0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.4% Owned outright ◂ +12.0 pts 33.5%

27.8% Rented +6.0 pts ▸ 33.8%

23.2% Owned with a mortgage +6.7 pts ▸ 29.9%

2.0% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 1.1%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.7%

Types of homes

77.7% Separate house +8.3 pts ▸ 86.1%

10.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.1 pts 10.2%

10.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.4 pts 2.7%

1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

42.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.9 pts 39.0%

27.4% 4 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 33.7%

17.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 14.1%

7.0% 5 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.9% 1 bedroom +0.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

45.2% $350–$549 ◂ +3.3 pts 41.9%

36.5% $200–$349 +1.8 pts ▸ 38.3%

10.8% Under $200 +2.0 pts ▸ 12.8%

2.6% $550–$749 +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.5% $750 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.1 pts 33.3%

28.8% $1,800–$2,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 32.8%

22.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +3.9 pts 18.6%

7.7% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 10.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

66.0% Car (driver) +0.9 pts ▸ 66.9%

9.8% Worked at home ◂ +1.2 pts 8.6%

5.5% Car (passenger) even 5.5%

2.3% Walked +0.3 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%

0.5% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Train even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.8 pts 37.4%

37.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.4 pts 36.9%

10.8% 3 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 12.1%

5.1% 4 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.5% No vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.9% Health care & social assistance +2.5 pts ▸ 18.5%

13.5% Retail trade ◂ +2.1 pts 11.5%

12.5% Construction ◂ +3.3 pts 9.2%

8.1% Public administration & safety +3.8 pts ▸ 12.0%

11.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 9.0%

6.9% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 7.2%

3.0% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

4.5% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.1%

4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%

3.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%

2.9% Transport & warehousing +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%

1.9% Rental & real estate ◂ +0.7 pts 1.2%

Occupations people work in

14.9% Community & personal service +2.0 pts ▸ 16.9%

14.6% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 16.6%

15.4% Technicians & trades +0.5 pts ▸ 16.0%

12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 10.5%

12.0% Sales workers ◂ +1.7 pts 10.3%

12.0% Managers ◂ +1.3 pts 10.7%

11.8% Labourers ◂ +0.4 pts 11.4%

5.0% Machinery operators & drivers +0.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +0.1 higher in Nowra - Bomaderry

4.5 35th pct 4.6 38th pct

Types ≤15 min in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +0.3 more in Nowra - Bomaderry

4.2 31st pct 4.5 39th pct

15-min city in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +5.1 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry

45.4% 29th pct 50.5% 42nd pct

Walk to shops in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +11.2 pts higher in Batemans Bay

46.8% 28th pct 35.6% 14th pct

Walk to transit in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +2.4 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry

84.7% 56th pct 87.1% 67th pct

Walk to school in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +27.5 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry

33.0% 6th pct 60.5% 40th pct

Walk to a park in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +5.5 pts higher in Nowra - Bomaderry

81.9% 28th pct 87.5% 42nd pct

Walk to health in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +3.3 pts higher in Batemans Bay

44.2% 62nd pct 40.8% 53rd pct

Amenities/1k in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +11.6 more in Batemans Bay

23.9 86th pct 12.3 24th pct

Intersections/km² in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +2 higher in Batemans Bay

17 45th pct 16 40th pct

Mean slope in Batemans Bay in Nowra - Bomaderry +4.4 pts higher in Batemans Bay

9.2% 96th pct 4.8% 45th pct

Compare Batemans Bay with nearby areas

Ulladulla St Georges Basin - Sanctuary Point Nowra - Bomaderry Goulburn Canberra - Queanbeyan Not in any Significant Urban Area Bowral - Mittagong Wollongong Sydney Lithgow Bathurst Central Coast

Compare Nowra - Bomaderry with nearby areas

St Georges Basin - Sanctuary Point Bowral - Mittagong Ulladulla Wollongong Goulburn Batemans Bay Sydney Lithgow Canberra - Queanbeyan Central Coast Bathurst Not in any Significant Urban Area

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Batemans Bay vs Nowra - Bomaderry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sua/1004/batemans-bay/vs/1026/nowra-bomaderry