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Bombala vs Delegate

Name: Bombala vs Delegate — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Bombala profile · Delegate profile

Bombala Delegate

Bombala and Delegate (L) are nearby New South Wales towns with very different profiles. Bombala has a younger population with a typical age of 47 and a higher share of children under 15 (17.3%). It is also more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $1,216 and a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (55.2%). In contrast, Delegate (L) is much older, with a typical age of 55, and has a lower typical household income of $658.

Everyday life in both towns shares several commonalities, including similar rates of volunteering and a similar share of people born overseas. Both areas also have a high proportion of residents aged 65 and over. While they are alike in these ways, other gaps are shifting; for example, the typical age in Delegate (L) has grown much older than in Bombala since 2011. Delegate (L) also has a far higher share of homes owned outright (56.7%) and a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (9.5%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 935 larger in Bombala De facto: 9.9 pts higher in Bombala Participation: 16.6 pts higher in Bombala Median age: 8 yrs older in Delegate First Nations: 7.3 pts higher in Delegate

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bombala in Delegate +935 larger in Bombala gap widening

1,136 59th pct 201 10th pct

Median age in Bombala in Delegate +8 yrs older in Delegate gap widening

47 yrs 57th pct 55 yrs 83rd pct

Age structure

25.1% Older adults (45–64) +6.3 pts ▸ 31.3%

28.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.8 pts 27.4%

21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.2 pts 18.9%

17.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.3 pts 13.9%

9.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 8.0%

Marital status

41.8% Married ◂ +4.3 pts 37.5%

33.3% Never married +0.8 pts ▸ 34.1%

11.3% Divorced +4.7 pts ▸ 15.9%

8.7% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 10.2%

4.7% Separated ◂ +1.3 pts 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Bombala Delegate

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 82.6%

1.5% England ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.0% Australian ◂ +1.3 pts 44.8%

39.8% English ◂ +2.5 pts 37.3%

9.9% Irish +4.6 pts ▸ 14.4%

9.7% Scottish +0.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

5.0% German +1.9 pts ▸ 7.0%

0.9% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.0% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.6% English only +3.0 pts ▸ 91.5%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

58.3% Christianity ◂ +0.6 pts 57.7%

29.9% No religion +2.4 pts ▸ 32.3%

9.6% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 7.5%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

33.7% Year 12 +0.9 pts ▸ 34.5%

28.5% Year 10 +1.2 pts ▸ 29.8%

18.3% Year 9 or below +5.5 pts ▸ 23.8%

8.4% Year 11 +1.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 37.3%

14.0% Bachelor degree +6.0 pts ▸ 20.0%

12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.1 pts 8.0%

4.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +4.8 pts 10.7%

11.2% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 14.7%

9.9% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.9% Society & culture +2.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.3% Education +1.4 pts ▸ 10.7%

5.3% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 9.3%

7.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%

1.9% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.1% Information technology ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bombala in Delegate +$257 higher in Bombala gap widening

$688 55th pct $431 10th pct

Household income in Bombala in Delegate +$558 higher in Bombala gap widening

$1,216 45th pct $658 0th pct

Family income in Bombala in Delegate +$521 higher in Bombala gap narrowing

$1,583 50th pct $1,062 11th pct

Household income distribution

21.6% Under $650 +28.9 pts ▸ 50.5%

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.4 pts 30.9%

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.2 pts 13.4%

6.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.6% Under $650 +22.2 pts ▸ 64.8%

32.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.8 pts 23.9%

14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 1.7%

1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.0% Arthritis +2.9 pts ▸ 16.9%

7.5% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

7.7% Mental health +0.3 pts ▸ 8.0%

6.5% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 7.5%

5.5% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 7.0%

6.4% Diabetes even 6.5%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%

3.6% Lung condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

1.5% Dementia +1.5 pts ▸ 3.0%

1.4% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.4% None ◂ +2.7 pts 53.7%

20.6% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 25.4%

7.7% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 10.0%

4.8% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 3.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Bombala in Delegate +0.2 larger in Bombala gap steady

2.1 29th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

46.9% Couples with children ◂ +6.2 pts 40.7%

35.4% Couples without children +2.0 pts ▸ 37.4%

16.3% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 21.1%

0.5% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.6% 1 person +9.8 pts ▸ 47.4%

35.3% 2 people ◂ +7.4 pts 27.8%

11.3% 3 people ◂ +8.2 pts 3.1%

10.0% 4 people ◂ +2.8 pts 7.2%

4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

1.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bombala in Delegate +$65 higher in Bombala gap narrowing

$215 27th pct $150 11th pct

Mortgage in Bombala in Delegate +$190 higher in Bombala gap narrowing

$1,027 25th pct $837 13th pct

People / bedroom in Bombala in Delegate even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.8% Owned outright +12.9 pts ▸ 56.7%

29.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.3 pts 19.6%

23.1% Rented ◂ +3.5 pts 19.6%

1.9% Other tenure +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

1.7% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 3.1%

Types of homes

94.7% Separate house ◂ +1.9 pts 92.8%

2.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 48.5%

20.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.1 pts 19.6%

18.6% 4 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 19.6%

2.1% 1 bedroom +2.0 pts ▸ 4.1%

1.7% 5 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

52.8% $200–$349 ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%

42.6% Under $200 ◂ +0.5 pts 42.1%

2.8% $350–$549 ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +44.3 pts 0.0%

41.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.8 pts 31.6%

3.6% $1,800–$2,999 +17.5 pts ▸ 21.1%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

71.2% Car (driver) ◂ +4.0 pts 67.2%

7.0% Walked +6.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

6.0% Worked at home +3.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

3.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.2% 1 vehicle +11.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

36.1% 2 vehicles +2.6 pts ▸ 38.6%

15.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.3 pts 14.8%

5.8% No vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 3.4%

4.8% 4 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.5 pts ▸ 21.3%

8.6% Education & training +12.7 pts ▸ 21.3%

5.2% Transport & warehousing +9.6 pts ▸ 14.8%

13.6% Manufacturing ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

12.8% Retail trade ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

1.0% Finance & insurance +8.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

9.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%

4.8% Public administration & safety +3.4 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.0% Construction ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

5.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 4.9%

2.0% Other services +2.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.0% Professional & technical ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.4% Labourers +6.6 pts ▸ 23.0%

16.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.5 pts 13.1%

12.4% Managers +0.7 pts ▸ 13.1%

9.8% Clerical & administrative +3.3 pts ▸ 13.1%

12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

11.8% Community & personal service ◂ +2.0 pts 9.8%

11.4% Professionals ◂ +4.8 pts 6.6%

7.4% Sales workers ◂ +0.8 pts 6.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Bombala in Delegate +0.9 higher in Delegate

4.8 60th pct 5.7 78th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bombala in Delegate +1.4 more in Delegate

5.4 65th pct 6.9 90th pct

15-min city in Bombala in Delegate +35.2 pts higher in Delegate

63.9% 54th pct 99.1% 98th pct

Walk to shops in Bombala in Delegate +38.5 pts higher in Delegate

60.5% 51st pct 99.1% 98th pct

Walk to transit in Bombala in Delegate +41.9 pts higher in Bombala

41.9% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Bombala in Delegate +20.1 pts higher in Delegate

72.3% 53rd pct 92.4% 82nd pct

Walk to a park in Bombala in Delegate +15.1 pts higher in Delegate

84.0% 35th pct 99.1% 80th pct

Walk to health in Bombala in Delegate +54.0 pts higher in Delegate

44.5% 58th pct 98.6% 99th pct

Amenities/1k in Bombala in Delegate +30.1 more in Delegate

24.6 64th pct 54.7 90th pct

Intersections/km² in Bombala in Delegate +36 higher in Bombala

68 85th pct 32 50th pct

Mean slope in Bombala in Delegate +3.3 pts higher in Bombala

8.5% 87th pct 5.2% 58th pct

Compare Bombala with nearby areas

Delegate Nimmitabel Bemboka Candelo Wolumla South Pambula Bega Pambula

Compare Delegate with nearby areas

Bombala Nimmitabel Berridale Jindabyne East Jindabyne Bemboka Candelo Orbost

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bombala vs Delegate [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115021/bombala/vs/UCL122050/delegate