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Googong vs Uriarra Village

Name: Googong vs Uriarra Village — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Googong profile · Uriarra Village profile

Googong Uriarra Village

Googong and Uriarra Village (L) are two very different residential areas. Googong is a larger, more connected hub where 19.4% of people were born overseas and 18.1% use a language other than English at home. It is described as somewhat walkable, with 69.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. In contrast, Uriarra Village (L) is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. It also has a much higher share of people with no religion at 59.5%, compared to 35.8% in Googong.

These areas have moved in opposite directions since 2011, with the gap in new arrivals widening significantly. Now, 77.3% of Googong residents moved there in the last five years, while only 25.7% of Uriarra Village (L) residents did the same. Despite this, they share similar typical weekly family incomes—$3,444 in Googong and $3,687 in Uriarra Village (L)—and both have a high proportion of children under 15, which is well above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 51.6 pts higher in Googong No religion: 23.8 pts higher in Uriarra Village Population: 5,915 larger in Googong Other language: 18.1 pts higher in Googong Limited English: 1.3 pts higher in Googong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Googong in Uriarra Village +5,915 larger in Googong

6,224 86th pct 309 17th pct

Median age in Googong in Uriarra Village +4 yrs older in Uriarra Village

31 yrs 8th pct 35 yrs 14th pct

Age structure

42.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 31.7%

30.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 26.5%

15.9% Older adults (45–64) +8.4 pts ▸ 24.3%

7.9% Youth (15–24) +2.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

3.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%

Marital status

62.7% Married ◂ +5.1 pts 57.6%

28.9% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 30.1%

5.1% Divorced +0.6 pts ▸ 5.7%

2.4% Separated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.7%

1.0% Widowed +1.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Googong Uriarra Village

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

77.2% Australia +10.5 pts ▸ 87.7%

4.3% India ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% England ◂ +1.1 pts 1.3%

1.5% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% South Africa ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% New Zealand ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

40.8% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 48.9%

32.3% English +10.8 pts ▸ 43.0%

9.1% Irish +3.5 pts ▸ 12.6%

8.9% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 12.6%

5.3% Italian ◂ +4.0 pts 1.3%

5.2% Indian ◂ +3.3 pts 1.9%

3.6% German +0.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.1% Filipino ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.3%

0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

78.4% English only +15.1 pts ▸ 93.5%

2.8% Punjabi ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.9% Hindi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Arabic ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

35.8% No religion +23.8 pts ▸ 59.5%

49.7% Christianity ◂ +17.7 pts 32.0%

4.6% Not stated +2.2 pts ▸ 6.8%

3.9% Hinduism ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.5% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.5% Islam ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

76.8% Year 12 ◂ +9.2 pts 67.6%

11.2% Year 10 +10.9 pts ▸ 22.1%

5.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.9 pts 2.7%

2.4% Year 9 or below +1.7 pts ▸ 4.1%

Highest qualification level

29.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.1 pts 24.7%

23.0% Certificate III / IV +1.7 pts ▸ 24.7%

18.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 17.5%

12.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%

5.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.2 pts ▸ 6.6%

1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Management & commerce ◂ +0.3 pts 24.7%

14.1% Society & culture +0.3 pts ▸ 14.5%

12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +2.3 pts 9.6%

9.6% Health ◂ +1.8 pts 7.8%

5.8% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 7.8%

6.6% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 6.0%

6.3% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 4.8%

4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.6%

3.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.7% Agriculture & environment +3.5 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.4% Creative arts +1.8 pts ▸ 4.2%

Income

Personal income in Googong in Uriarra Village +$49 higher in Googong

$1,629 100th pct $1,580 100th pct

Household income in Googong in Uriarra Village +$341 higher in Uriarra Village

$3,363 100th pct $3,704 100th pct

Family income in Googong in Uriarra Village +$243 higher in Uriarra Village

$3,444 100th pct $3,687 100th pct

Household income distribution

32.3% $4,000 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 40.2%

30.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.2 pts 21.7%

25.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 17.4%

1.8% Under $650 +3.6 pts ▸ 5.4%

5.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 40.6%

24.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 23.6%

17.0% Under $650 +4.4 pts ▸ 21.4%

9.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 7.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Mental health +1.4 pts ▸ 10.0%

8.6% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 6.8%

8.0% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 7.1%

4.5% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 6.5%

2.6% Diabetes +2.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

1.4% Heart disease +1.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.3% Cancer even 1.3%

0.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.3% None ◂ +3.7 pts 68.6%

17.6% One condition +0.2 pts ▸ 17.8%

3.8% Two conditions +1.0 pts ▸ 4.9%

0.9% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Googong in Uriarra Village +0.2 larger in Uriarra Village

3.1 88th pct 3.3 90th pct

Family composition

75.1% Couples with children ◂ +7.3 pts 67.9%

17.7% Couples without children +6.6 pts ▸ 24.3%

6.9% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

0.3% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

28.3% 4 people +3.3 pts ▸ 31.5%

27.7% 2 people ◂ +3.8 pts 23.9%

22.4% 3 people ◂ +10.5 pts 12.0%

9.3% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 9.8%

8.7% 1 person ◂ +2.1 pts 6.5%

3.5% 6 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 7.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Googong in Uriarra Village +$121 higher in Googong

$531 100th pct $410 88th pct

Mortgage in Googong in Uriarra Village +$267 higher in Googong

$2,600 100th pct $2,333 96th pct

People / bedroom in Googong in Uriarra Village +0.10 higher in Uriarra Village

0.80 57th pct 0.90 88th pct

How homes are owned or rented

71.6% Owned with a mortgage +5.6 pts ▸ 77.2%

20.5% Rented ◂ +16.2 pts 4.3%

6.7% Owned outright +9.6 pts ▸ 16.3%

0.8% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.1% Separate house +6.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

5.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

0.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

63.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.6 pts 48.9%

22.0% 3 bedrooms +15.0 pts ▸ 37.0%

9.0% 5 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 13.0%

3.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

35.1% $550–$749 ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%

28.0% $350–$549 ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%

21.7% $200–$349 ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%

13.9% $750 or more ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

52.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 49.3%

29.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 25.4%

11.2% $1,000–$1,799 +7.2 pts ▸ 18.3%

3.1% Under $1,000 +2.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

70.4% Car (driver) ◂ +3.2 pts 67.2%

10.5% Worked at home ◂ +0.9 pts 9.7%

3.8% Car (passenger) even 3.8%

1.1% Walked +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

62.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.2 pts 47.3%

13.6% 3 vehicles +8.9 pts ▸ 22.6%

17.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.8 pts 16.1%

5.3% 4 or more +8.6 pts ▸ 14.0%

0.2% No vehicle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

36.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.7 pts 26.3%

9.7% Construction +2.7 pts ▸ 12.4%

10.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 10.2%

8.7% Professional & technical +1.5 pts ▸ 10.2%

6.7% Education & training +3.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

5.3% Retail trade ◂ +3.7 pts 1.6%

2.6% Other services +2.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Arts & recreation +1.9 pts ▸ 2.7%

2.7% Manufacturing ◂ +1.1 pts 1.6%

2.3% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Transport & warehousing +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Professionals ◂ +1.5 pts 25.8%

20.9% Managers ◂ +1.5 pts 19.4%

17.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.8 pts 10.2%

11.5% Technicians & trades +3.6 pts ▸ 15.1%

9.6% Community & personal service ◂ +1.0 pts 8.6%

3.5% Labourers +2.4 pts ▸ 5.9%

5.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.6 pts 2.7%

2.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Googong in Uriarra Village +4.4 higher in Googong

5.5 74th pct 1.2 12th pct

Types ≤15 min in Googong in Uriarra Village +4.9 more in Googong

5.9 73rd pct 1.0 9th pct

15-min city in Googong in Uriarra Village +67.7 pts higher in Googong

67.7% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Googong in Uriarra Village +66.7 pts higher in Googong

66.7% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Googong in Uriarra Village +70.9 pts higher in Googong

70.9% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Googong in Uriarra Village +69.1 pts higher in Googong

69.1% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Googong in Uriarra Village +4.1 pts higher in Uriarra Village

95.9% 62nd pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Googong in Uriarra Village +67.8 pts higher in Googong

67.8% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Googong in Uriarra Village +30.0 more in Uriarra Village

15.3 41st pct 45.3 87th pct

Intersections/km² in Googong in Uriarra Village +269 higher in Googong

303 100th pct 34 53rd pct

Mean slope in Googong in Uriarra Village +1.6 pts higher in Googong

6.2% 70th pct 4.7% 51st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Googong vs Uriarra Village [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL114012/googong/vs/UCL822002/uriarra-village