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Cessnock vs Broke

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Cessnock profile · Broke profile

Cessnock Broke

Cessnock is a large town and Broke (L) is a sparsely populated area. They differ most in how people live and work; Broke (L) is much more likely to have homes with three or more bedrooms (92.9% compared to 75.5% in Cessnock) and a far higher share of homeowners, while renting is far more common in Cessnock (34.1% vs 8.3%). Cessnock has a higher rate of one-parent families at 26.2%, whereas Broke (L) is more likely to have children under 15, at 22.9% compared to 18.3% in Cessnock. Access to services also differs, with most Cessnock homes within 10 minutes of public transport, but no homes in Broke (L) having that access.

Everyday life shares some commonalities, as both areas have similar proportions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (around 12%) and a similar share of people with no religion (about 39%). Since 2011, the gap in rental rates has widened, and the difference in the number of children under 15 has also grown. However, the gap in the number of separate houses has narrowed, and the typical age of residents in Broke (L) is now slightly older than in Cessnock, a trend that has flipped since 2011.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 25.7 pts higher in Cessnock Population: 22,980 larger in Cessnock No car: 6.6 pts higher in Cessnock 3+ bedrooms: 17.4 pts higher in Broke Housework 15h+: 8.9 pts higher in Broke

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cessnockin Broke +22,980 larger in Cessnock gap narrowing
23,211 86th pct 231 12th pct
Median age in Cessnockin Broke +3 yrs older in Broke gap narrowing
39 yrs 29th pct 42 yrs 39th pct
First Nations in Cessnockin Broke +0.4 pts higher in Broke gap narrowing
11.8% 82nd pct 12.1% 83rd pct
Aged 65+ in Cessnockin Broke +4.3 pts higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
19.4% 40th pct 15.2% 25th pct
Under 15 in Cessnockin Broke +4.6 pts higher in Broke gap widening
18.3% 56th pct 22.9% 85th pct
De facto in Cessnockin Broke +5.4 pts higher in Broke gap widening
12.5% 44th pct 17.9% 86th pct

Age structure

23.8% Older adults (45–64) +9.1 pts ▸ 32.9%
26.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.4 pts 22.1%
18.3% Children (0–14) +4.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
19.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.3 pts 15.2%
12.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.2 pts 7.8%

Marital status

38.0% Married +10.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
40.2% Never married ◂ +5.6 pts 34.6%
10.4% Divorced ◂ +2.7 pts 7.7%
6.8% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 6.6%
4.7% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Cessnock Broke

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cessnockin Broke +4.3 pts higher in Broke gap widening
7.4% 25th pct 11.7% 56th pct

Country of birth

87.3% Australia ◂ +4.2 pts 83.1%
1.7% England +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.0% New Zealand +1.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.4% Australian +6.5 pts ▸ 48.9%
39.8% English ◂ +7.7 pts 32.0%
8.1% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
11.9% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 13.4%
3.6% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%
1.5% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.8% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cessnockin Broke +0.9 pts higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
2.7% 33rd pct 1.7% 16th pct
Limited English in Cessnockin Broke +0.4 pts higher in Cessnock gap steady
0.4% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.9% English only +7.2 pts ▸ 93.1%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cessnockin Broke +0.4 pts higher in Broke gap steady
39.0% 37th pct 39.4% 39th pct

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity +5.2 pts ▸ 51.9%
39.0% No religion +0.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
12.7% Not stated ◂ +4.9 pts 7.8%
0.7% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cessnockin Broke +5.9 pts higher in Broke gap widening
28.9% 17th pct 34.8% 38th pct
Bachelor+ in Cessnockin Broke +1.4 pts higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
6.9% 19th pct 5.5% 12th pct

Highest year of school

28.9% Year 12 +5.9 pts ▸ 34.8%
33.0% Year 10 +0.2 pts ▸ 33.1%
15.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.3 pts 13.5%
7.4% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 7.9%

Highest qualification level

41.4% Certificate III / IV +15.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
9.2% Bachelor degree +1.8 pts ▸ 11.0%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.2% Engineering & related +9.2 pts ▸ 26.4%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.5 pts 12.1%
9.3% Society & culture ◂ +4.9 pts 4.4%
8.5% Health ◂ +0.8 pts 7.7%
1.8% Agriculture & environment +5.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.8 pts 6.6%
5.4% Education ◂ +2.1 pts 3.3%
1.5% Creative arts +2.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.9 pts 3.3%
1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cessnockin Broke +$76 higher in Broke gap widening
$611 39th pct $687 55th pct
Household income in Cessnockin Broke +$204 higher in Broke gap narrowing
$1,254 49th pct $1,458 64th pct
Family income in Cessnockin Broke +$281 higher in Broke gap narrowing
$1,531 46th pct $1,812 65th pct
High earners in Cessnockin Broke +6.1 pts higher in Broke gap narrowing
6.0% 47th pct 12.1% 85th pct
High-income homes in Cessnockin Broke +8.5 pts higher in Broke gap narrowing
11.8% 56th pct 20.2% 81st pct

Household income distribution

33.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 32.1%
27.2% $1,500–$2,999 +4.9 pts ▸ 32.1%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +3.3 pts 17.9%
6.7% $3,000–$3,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
5.1% $4,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 6.0%

Personal income distribution

45.2% Under $650 ◂ +6.7 pts 38.5%
28.4% $650–$1,499 +0.7 pts ▸ 29.1%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +3.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
1.6% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cessnockin Broke +4.5 pts higher in Cessnock
37.4% 73rd pct 32.9% 49th pct
Mental health in Cessnockin Broke +3.4 pts higher in Cessnock
14.2% 91st pct 10.8% 63rd pct
Needs assistance in Cessnockin Broke +0.3 pts higher in Broke gap steady
9.7% 83rd pct 10.0% 86th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.2% Mental health ◂ +3.4 pts 10.8%
13.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.1 pts 11.3%
11.2% Asthma ◂ +1.3 pts 10.0%
9.0% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 5.2%
5.5% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.2% Lung condition +1.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 1.3%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 1.3%
1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.9% None +10.1 pts ▸ 58.0%
22.6% One condition ◂ +0.1 pts 22.5%
8.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.1 pts 5.6%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cessnockin Broke +5.6 pts higher in Broke gap widening
8.1% 8th pct 13.7% 28th pct
Unpaid carers in Cessnockin Broke +2.3 pts higher in Broke gap widening
13.1% 49th pct 15.4% 81st pct
Unpaid child care in Cessnockin Broke +7.2 pts higher in Broke gap widening
26.3% 60th pct 33.5% 86th pct
Defence service in Cessnockin Broke +4.6 pts higher in Broke
2.7% 27th pct 7.3% 93rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Cessnockin Broke +8.9 pts higher in Broke gap widening
20.8% 24th pct 29.7% 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cessnockin Broke +0.1 larger in Broke gap narrowing
2.5 64th pct 2.6 71st pct
One-parent in Cessnockin Broke +14.0 pts higher in Cessnock gap widening
26.2% 89th pct 12.2% 32nd pct
Living alone in Cessnockin Broke +4.9 pts higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
28.7% 48th pct 23.8% 33rd pct

Family composition

47.2% Couples with children +9.1 pts ▸ 56.3%
25.4% Couples without children +1.5 pts ▸ 26.9%
26.2% One-parent families ◂ +14.0 pts 12.2%
1.2% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

Household size

33.0% 2 people ◂ +2.0 pts 31.0%
28.7% 1 person ◂ +4.9 pts 23.8%
15.8% 3 people +4.5 pts ▸ 20.2%
13.1% 4 people ◂ +4.8 pts 8.3%
6.3% 5 people ◂ +0.3 pts 6.0%
3.2% 6 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 6.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cessnockin Broke +$53 higher in Broke gap widening
$320 66th pct $373 81st pct
Mortgage in Cessnockin Broke +$17 higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
$1,517 63rd pct $1,500 62nd pct
People / bedroom in Cessnockin Broke even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Cessnockin Broke +25.7 pts higher in Cessnock gap widening
34.1% 79th pct 8.3% 10th pct
Owned outright in Cessnockin Broke +4.1 pts higher in Broke gap widening
31.6% 28th pct 35.7% 38th pct
Separate houses in Cessnockin Broke +13.5 pts higher in Broke gap narrowing
85.3% 20th pct 98.8% 80th pct
3+ bedrooms in Cessnockin Broke +17.4 pts higher in Broke gap widening
75.5% 43rd pct 92.9% 92nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

31.1% Owned with a mortgage +23.6 pts ▸ 54.8%
31.6% Owned outright +4.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
34.1% Rented ◂ +25.7 pts 8.3%
1.6% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.3% Separate house +13.5 pts ▸ 98.8%
12.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other dwelling +3.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.6% 3 bedrooms +13.1 pts ▸ 60.7%
24.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.1 pts 17.9%
19.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 7.1%
3.9% 5 or more +10.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 3.6%
0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

36.2% $350–$549 +63.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.3% $200–$349 ◂ +49.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Under $200 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.2% $750 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.0% $1,000–$1,799 +10.7 pts ▸ 58.7%
22.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 21.7%
17.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.5 pts 15.2%
6.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cessnockin Broke +6.6 pts higher in Cessnock gap narrowing
6.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Cessnockin Broke +2.0 pts higher in Cessnock gap steady
10.4% 64th pct 8.3% 53rd pct
PT commute in Cessnockin Broke +0.4 pts higher in Cessnock gap steady
0.4% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

61.9% Car (driver) +0.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
10.4% Worked at home ◂ +2.0 pts 8.3%
4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
1.7% Walked ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.8% 2 vehicles +11.6 pts ▸ 46.3%
38.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.0 pts 29.3%
12.8% 3 vehicles +7.9 pts ▸ 20.7%
7.4% 4 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.6% No vehicle ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cessnockin Broke +7.4 pts higher in Cessnock gap steady
36.2% 56th pct 28.8% 23rd pct
Recent arrivals in Cessnockin Broke +7.3 pts higher in Broke gap steady
7.5% 62nd pct 14.8% 80th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cessnockin Broke +2.7 pts higher in Cessnock gap widening
6.6% 73rd pct 3.8% 36th pct
Participation in Cessnockin Broke +8.9 pts higher in Broke gap widening
48.2% 36th pct 57.1% 62nd pct
Full-time in Cessnockin Broke +4.2 pts higher in Cessnock gap widening
54.2% 40th pct 50.0% 20th pct

Industries people work in

8.0% Mining +21.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
14.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 8.3%
7.5% Construction +5.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.8 pts 5.2%
10.6% Retail trade ◂ +5.4 pts 5.2%
7.3% Manufacturing +1.0 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.0% Administrative & support +3.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
1.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
2.2% Wholesale trade +4.0 pts ▸ 6.3%
6.0% Education & training ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other services ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%

Occupations people work in

12.0% Machinery operators & drivers +19.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
14.6% Labourers +5.2 pts ▸ 19.8%
17.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.0 pts 12.5%
16.3% Community & personal service ◂ +5.9 pts 10.4%
10.3% Professionals ◂ +4.1 pts 6.3%
9.9% Sales workers ◂ +3.7 pts 6.3%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.3 pts 3.1%
8.3% Managers +1.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Cessnockin Broke +1.2 higher in Cessnock
4.8 59th pct 3.6 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cessnockin Broke +0.3 more in Broke
4.7 52nd pct 5.0 57th pct
15-min city in Cessnockin Broke +49.3 pts higher in Broke
50.7% 44th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Cessnockin Broke +35.0 pts higher in Cessnock
35.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cessnockin Broke +93.8 pts higher in Cessnock
93.8% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cessnockin Broke +21.9 pts higher in Broke
78.1% 60th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Cessnockin Broke +8.6 pts higher in Broke
91.4% 47th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Cessnockin Broke +34.5 pts higher in Cessnock
34.5% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cessnockin Broke +23.5 more in Broke
11.1 27th pct 34.6 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Cessnockin Broke +30 higher in Cessnock
77 87th pct 47 70th pct
Mean slope in Cessnockin Broke +1.8 pts higher in Cessnock
4.8% 52nd pct 2.9% 19th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cessnock vs Broke [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL112005/cessnock/vs/UCL122026/broke