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Dorrigo vs Mylestom

Name: Dorrigo vs Mylestom — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 35 km apart · Dorrigo profile · Mylestom profile

Dorrigo Mylestom

Dorrigo and Mylestom (L) are two nearby New South Wales areas with different community profiles. Dorrigo is a much older area, where the typical resident is 57 and 36.2% are aged 65 or over. It is also far more likely to have people living alone (40.5%) and a high rate of volunteers (27.8%). In contrast, Mylestom (L) has a much higher share of recent overseas arrivals at 21.4%, compared to none in Dorrigo. While most homes in Dorrigo are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, nearly all homes in Mylestom (L) are within that distance of public transport and groceries.

Since 2011, the gaps between the two have shifted significantly. Dorrigo has seen its lead grow in the share of people aged 65 and over and those living alone, while it has now overtaken Mylestom (L) in the share of volunteers. Both areas are similarly somewhat walkable and have nearly identical shares of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. They also both sit far below the national figure for the share of people who speak a language other than English at home.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 21.4 pts higher in Mylestom Limited English: 0.6 pts higher in Dorrigo Population: 710 larger in Dorrigo Volunteering: 12.8 pts higher in Dorrigo Other language: 3.7 pts higher in Dorrigo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dorrigo in Mylestom +710 larger in Dorrigo gap narrowing

1,046 58th pct 336 20th pct

Median age in Dorrigo in Mylestom +7 yrs older in Dorrigo gap steady

57 yrs 88th pct 50 yrs 68th pct

Age structure

36.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.7 pts 28.6%

26.6% Older adults (45–64) +7.9 pts ▸ 34.5%

14.8% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 17.3%

15.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.2 pts 9.8%

6.0% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

43.0% Married ◂ +4.7 pts 38.3%

27.5% Never married +3.5 pts ▸ 31.0%

14.8% Divorced ◂ +1.1 pts 13.7%

10.5% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 10.7%

4.4% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

Age & sex structure

Dorrigo Mylestom

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.8% Australia +4.9 pts ▸ 85.7%

4.9% England +0.5 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +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 +1.5 pts ▸ 50.0%

41.1% Australian ◂ +2.1 pts 39.0%

12.4% Irish +4.8 pts ▸ 17.3%

10.9% Scottish +0.4 pts ▸ 11.3%

4.9% German ◂ +1.9 pts 3.0%

1.1% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.4% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.7% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.2% English only +4.2 pts ▸ 94.3%

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

46.4% Christianity ◂ +1.4 pts 44.9%

42.7% No religion +2.5 pts ▸ 45.2%

8.9% Not stated even 8.9%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 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 +1.4 pts ▸ 40.5%

27.7% Year 10 +4.3 pts ▸ 32.0%

18.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.6 pts 13.4%

7.7% Year 11 ◂ +2.2 pts 5.5%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +2.2 pts ▸ 37.6%

14.7% Bachelor degree +4.9 pts ▸ 19.6%

14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.3 pts 13.8%

6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.4 pts 2.6%

5.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 2.6%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.0% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 14.8%

14.3% Society & culture ◂ +5.3 pts 9.0%

13.3% Engineering & related ◂ +3.8 pts 9.5%

12.4% Management & commerce ◂ +1.3 pts 11.1%

4.7% Architecture & building +6.4 pts ▸ 11.1%

10.9% Health ◂ +1.4 pts 9.5%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

4.5% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 3.2%

3.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dorrigo in Mylestom +$60 higher in Mylestom gap narrowing

$559 28th pct $619 41st pct

Household income in Dorrigo in Mylestom +$190 higher in Mylestom gap narrowing

$893 13th pct $1,083 32nd pct

Family income in Dorrigo in Mylestom +$263 higher in Mylestom gap narrowing

$1,261 22nd pct $1,524 46th pct

Household income distribution

37.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.5 pts 30.2%

30.7% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 25.9%

18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 22.3%

3.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 5.8%

1.2% $4,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.2%

Personal income distribution

52.9% Under $650 ◂ +6.9 pts 46.0%

30.4% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 35.0%

7.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 12.5%

10.9% Mental health +0.4 pts ▸ 11.3%

10.6% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 9.8%

8.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%

8.0% Asthma ◂ +1.5 pts 6.5%

4.5% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 7.1%

7.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 6.5%

4.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 3.6%

1.6% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.5% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None +5.6 pts ▸ 59.2%

22.2% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 17.0%

9.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.4 pts 8.3%

5.9% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Dorrigo in Mylestom +0.2 larger in Mylestom gap steady

2.0 14th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

42.5% Couples without children ◂ +4.1 pts 38.4%

40.7% Couples with children ◂ +4.3 pts 36.4%

16.4% One-parent families +6.0 pts ▸ 22.4%

0.6% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

36.9% 2 people +4.1 pts ▸ 41.0%

40.5% 1 person ◂ +10.2 pts 30.2%

9.3% 3 people +2.9 pts ▸ 12.2%

7.9% 4 people +2.9 pts ▸ 10.8%

2.9% 5 people +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%

0.8% 6 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dorrigo in Mylestom +$70 higher in Mylestom gap narrowing

$290 56th pct $360 78th pct

Mortgage in Dorrigo in Mylestom +$375 higher in Mylestom gap narrowing

$1,300 43rd pct $1,675 74th pct

People / bedroom in Dorrigo in Mylestom +0.10 higher in Mylestom gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.5% Owned outright ◂ +3.9 pts 49.6%

21.0% Rented +10.0 pts ▸ 30.9%

21.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.8 pts 18.0%

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 ◂ +11.2 pts 81.3%

1.5% Other dwelling +11.5 pts ▸ 12.9%

3.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.2 pts 2.2%

2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

53.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.8 pts 36.7%

17.4% 4 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 27.3%

19.5% 2 bedrooms +5.7 pts ▸ 25.2%

2.9% 1 bedroom +7.2 pts ▸ 10.1%

2.9% 5 or more even 2.9%

0.8% Studio / none +2.0 pts ▸ 2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

73.3% $200–$349 ◂ +45.4 pts 27.9%

15.8% $350–$549 +33.0 pts ▸ 48.8%

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 +8.6 pts ▸ 60.0%

17.1% $1,800–$2,999 +10.9 pts ▸ 28.0%

23.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.8 pts 12.0%

2.9% $3,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.7% Car (driver) +5.2 pts ▸ 68.0%

11.2% Worked at home +2.1 pts ▸ 13.3%

9.0% Walked ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.9 pts 3.1%

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 ◂ +6.8 pts 38.1%

34.3% 2 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 39.6%

10.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.0 pts 8.6%

3.4% 4 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 8.6%

7.9% No vehicle ◂ +2.1 pts 5.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance +2.1 pts ▸ 17.2%

9.0% Accommodation & food +4.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

5.9% Construction +6.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

4.5% Public administration & safety +7.2 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.2% Education & training +1.7 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.7% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 3.9%

7.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 2.3%

3.1% Professional & technical +4.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

3.1% Arts & recreation +4.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

3.9% Administrative & support +2.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.9% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 2.3%

4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.9 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

13.7% Community & personal service +5.8 pts ▸ 19.5%

12.6% Technicians & trades +5.4 pts ▸ 18.0%

15.7% Professionals +1.5 pts ▸ 17.2%

13.2% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 14.8%

12.0% Managers +1.2 pts ▸ 13.3%

13.2% Labourers ◂ +3.0 pts 10.2%

9.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 9.4%

8.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.3 pts 3.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Dorrigo in Mylestom +0.2 higher in Mylestom

5.6 76th pct 5.8 80th pct

Types ≤15 min in Dorrigo in Mylestom +0.2 more in Dorrigo

6.2 79th pct 6.0 75th pct

15-min city in Dorrigo in Mylestom +11.9 pts higher in Mylestom

88.1% 80th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to shops in Dorrigo in Mylestom +12.1 pts higher in Mylestom

87.9% 79th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to transit in Dorrigo in Mylestom +99.7 pts higher in Mylestom

0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 100th pct

Walk to school in Dorrigo in Mylestom +85.2 pts higher in Dorrigo

85.2% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Dorrigo in Mylestom +6.3 pts higher in Mylestom

93.4% 53rd pct 99.7% 86th pct

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

86.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Dorrigo in Mylestom +21.0 more in Dorrigo

47.8 87th pct 26.8 68th pct

Intersections/km² in Dorrigo in Mylestom +22 higher in Dorrigo

68 85th pct 46 69th pct

Mean slope in Dorrigo in Mylestom +6.0 pts higher in Dorrigo

8.5% 87th pct 2.5% 9th pct

Compare Dorrigo with nearby areas

Bellingen Bonville Coramba Bonville - East Urunga Bowraville Repton Mylestom

Compare Mylestom with nearby areas

Repton Urunga Bonville - East Bonville Valla Beach Bellingen Hyland Park Coffs Harbour

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dorrigo vs Mylestom [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115053/dorrigo/vs/UCL122094/mylestom