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Dorrigo vs Coramba

Name: Dorrigo vs Coramba — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 33 km apart · Dorrigo profile · Coramba profile

Dorrigo Coramba

Dorrigo and Coramba (L) are two nearby New South Wales areas with very different populations. Dorrigo is much older, with a typical resident aged 57 and 36.2% of people aged 65 and over. It is also more likely to have people living alone (40.5%) and homes owned outright (53.5%). In contrast, Coramba (L) is younger, with a typical resident aged 40. It is far more likely to have people caring for children unpaid (31.2%) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,512, compared to $893 in Dorrigo.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have shifted or grown. The age difference has widened significantly, with Dorrigo becoming far older than Coramba (L). The income gap has also grown, and Coramba (L) has now overtaken Dorrigo in typical weekly household earnings. Despite these diverging trends, both areas share similar levels of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and have almost identical rates of people working from home.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Dorrigo Living alone: 24.3 pts higher in Dorrigo Aged 65+: 18.2 pts higher in Dorrigo Owned outright: 18.2 pts higher in Dorrigo Participation: 17.5 pts higher in Coramba

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dorrigo in Coramba +657 larger in Dorrigo gap narrowing

1,046 58th pct 389 25th pct

Median age in Dorrigo in Coramba +17 yrs older in Dorrigo gap widening

57 yrs 88th pct 40 yrs 32nd pct

Age structure

36.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.2 pts 18.0%

26.6% Older adults (45–64) +3.0 pts ▸ 29.6%

14.8% Young adults (25–44) +8.8 pts ▸ 23.7%

15.0% Children (0–14) +4.5 pts ▸ 19.5%

6.0% Youth (15–24) +3.7 pts ▸ 9.8%

Marital status

43.0% Married +1.9 pts ▸ 44.9%

27.5% Never married +14.2 pts ▸ 41.7%

14.8% Divorced ◂ +6.5 pts 8.3%

10.5% Widowed ◂ +8.6 pts 1.9%

4.4% Separated ◂ +1.5 pts 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Dorrigo Coramba

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.8% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 84.6%

4.9% England ◂ +3.6 pts 1.3%

1.1% New Zealand +2.0 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.4% Philippines +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.8% South Africa even 0.8%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.5% English ◂ +2.5 pts 46.0%

41.1% Australian +0.8 pts ▸ 41.9%

12.4% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 12.1%

10.9% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

4.9% German +2.6 pts ▸ 7.5%

0.7% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

1.1% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.4% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.2% English only +0.1 pts ▸ 90.2%

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

42.7% No religion +8.7 pts ▸ 51.4%

46.4% Christianity ◂ +8.6 pts 37.8%

8.9% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 10.5%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.1% Year 12 +1.3 pts ▸ 40.4%

27.7% Year 10 +6.5 pts ▸ 34.2%

18.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.2 pts 10.7%

7.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 6.5%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +4.0 pts ▸ 39.4%

14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.3 pts ▸ 19.4%

14.7% Bachelor degree +1.1 pts ▸ 15.7%

6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.6 pts 1.4%

5.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.7 pts 2.8%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 1.4%

Field of qualification

13.3% Engineering & related +1.9 pts ▸ 15.3%

14.3% Society & culture ◂ +2.2 pts 12.0%

10.9% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 13.0%

12.4% Management & commerce ◂ +0.8 pts 11.6%

10.0% Education ◂ +4.4 pts 5.6%

4.7% Architecture & building +3.6 pts ▸ 8.3%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.4 pts ▸ 6.5%

4.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 4.2%

3.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 2.8%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences +2.4 pts ▸ 3.7%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dorrigo in Coramba +$179 higher in Coramba gap widening

$559 28th pct $738 65th pct

Household income in Dorrigo in Coramba +$619 higher in Coramba gap widening

$893 13th pct $1,512 67th pct

Family income in Dorrigo in Coramba +$351 higher in Coramba gap widening

$1,261 22nd pct $1,612 52nd pct

Household income distribution

18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +25.7 pts ▸ 44.1%

37.8% $650–$1,499 +3.4 pts ▸ 41.2%

30.7% Under $650 ◂ +19.7 pts 11.0%

3.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 2.2%

1.2% $4,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%

Personal income distribution

52.9% Under $650 ◂ +11.1 pts 41.7%

30.4% $650–$1,499 +11.6 pts ▸ 42.0%

7.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 9.2%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.8% Arthritis ◂ +4.6 pts 8.2%

10.9% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 10.3%

10.6% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 10.5%

8.0% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

8.9% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 2.1%

7.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 3.6%

4.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 2.6%

4.5% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 3.3%

1.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None +6.5 pts ▸ 60.2%

22.2% One condition ◂ +3.2 pts 19.0%

9.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 8.2%

5.9% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 2.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Dorrigo in Coramba +0.6 larger in Coramba gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

40.7% Couples with children +10.8 pts ▸ 51.4%

42.5% Couples without children ◂ +11.8 pts 30.7%

16.4% One-parent families +1.8 pts ▸ 18.2%

0.6% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

40.5% 1 person ◂ +24.3 pts 16.2%

36.9% 2 people +2.8 pts ▸ 39.7%

9.3% 3 people +16.4 pts ▸ 25.7%

7.9% 4 people +3.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

2.9% 5 people +3.7 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.8% 6 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dorrigo in Coramba +$130 higher in Coramba gap widening

$290 56th pct $420 89th pct

Mortgage in Dorrigo in Coramba +$145 higher in Coramba gap widening

$1,300 43rd pct $1,445 57th pct

People / bedroom in Dorrigo in Coramba +0.10 higher in Coramba gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.5% Owned outright ◂ +18.2 pts 35.3%

21.8% Owned with a mortgage +25.3 pts ▸ 47.1%

21.0% Rented ◂ +7.0 pts 14.0%

1.2% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.5% Separate house +7.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Other dwelling ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

53.5% 3 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 55.9%

17.4% 4 bedrooms +5.4 pts ▸ 22.8%

19.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.1 pts 15.4%

2.9% 5 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

2.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

15.8% $350–$549 +73.6 pts ▸ 89.5%

73.3% $200–$349 ◂ +73.3 pts 0.0%

17.8% Under $200 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.8 pts 40.6%

23.8% Under $1,000 +7.4 pts ▸ 31.3%

17.1% $1,800–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 26.6%

2.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.7% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 68.9%

11.2% Worked at home +0.3 pts ▸ 11.5%

9.0% Walked ◂ +4.0 pts 4.9%

5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.9 pts 2.2%

1.7% Bicycle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.5 pts 25.4%

34.3% 2 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 44.0%

10.6% 3 vehicles +11.7 pts ▸ 22.4%

3.4% 4 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.9% No vehicle ◂ +5.6 pts 2.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance +6.2 pts ▸ 21.3%

5.9% Construction +4.5 pts ▸ 10.4%

8.7% Retail trade +1.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.0% Accommodation & food +0.9 pts ▸ 9.8%

9.2% Education & training ◂ +1.6 pts 7.7%

7.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.6 pts 3.3%

3.9% Administrative & support +2.1 pts ▸ 6.0%

5.9% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 5.5%

4.5% Public administration & safety +0.4 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.1% Professional & technical +1.3 pts ▸ 4.4%

4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.8%

3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%

Occupations people work in

12.6% Technicians & trades +6.5 pts ▸ 19.1%

13.7% Community & personal service +3.2 pts ▸ 16.9%

13.2% Labourers +2.7 pts ▸ 15.8%

15.7% Professionals ◂ +3.7 pts 12.0%

13.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.1 pts 12.0%

12.0% Managers ◂ +4.9 pts 7.1%

9.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 7.7%

8.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.6 pts 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Dorrigo in Coramba +0.8 higher in Dorrigo

5.6 76th pct 4.8 59th pct

Types ≤15 min in Dorrigo in Coramba +0.6 more in Dorrigo

6.2 79th pct 5.6 67th pct

15-min city in Dorrigo in Coramba even

88.1% 80th pct 88.1% 80th pct

Walk to shops in Dorrigo in Coramba +4.7 pts higher in Coramba

87.9% 79th pct 92.5% 84th pct

Walk to transit in Dorrigo in Coramba even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Dorrigo in Coramba +1.2 pts higher in Dorrigo

85.2% 71st pct 84.1% 69th pct

Walk to a park in Dorrigo in Coramba +2.1 pts higher in Coramba

93.4% 53rd pct 95.5% 60th pct

Walk to health in Dorrigo in Coramba +86.5 pts higher in Dorrigo

86.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Dorrigo in Coramba +22.1 more in Dorrigo

47.8 87th pct 25.7 66th pct

Intersections/km² in Dorrigo in Coramba +55 higher in Dorrigo

68 85th pct 13 20th pct

Mean slope in Dorrigo in Coramba +2.9 pts higher in Coramba

8.5% 87th pct 11.4% 94th pct

Compare Dorrigo with nearby areas

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Compare Coramba with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dorrigo vs Coramba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115053/dorrigo/vs/UCL122041/coramba