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Malua Bay vs Nelligen

Name: Malua Bay vs Nelligen — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Malua Bay profile · Nelligen profile

Malua Bay Nelligen

Malua Bay and Nelligen (L) are nearby areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Malua Bay is a larger area where residents are more likely to have a university degree (20.9%) and earn a high weekly income, with 13.3% of households making $3,000 or more. It is also much more walkable; for example, nearly half of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services, while no homes in Nelligen (L) are. In contrast, Nelligen (L) is sparsely populated and more car-dependent, with a typical weekly personal income of $540 compared to $714 in Malua Bay.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have often grown, particularly regarding income and education. While the typical personal income and home-loan payments have moved further apart, other similarities remain. Both areas have almost identical rates of home ownership and typical weekly rents of around $400. They also share similar levels of long-term health conditions and a lack of nearby schools.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,127 larger in Malua Bay Year 12: 19.3 pts higher in Malua Bay Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Malua Bay 3+ bedrooms: 16.4 pts higher in Malua Bay PT commute: 0.4 pts higher in Malua Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Malua Bay in Nelligen +2,127 larger in Malua Bay gap widening

2,372 74th pct 245 13th pct

Median age in Malua Bay in Nelligen +2 yrs older in Nelligen gap narrowing

54 yrs 80th pct 56 yrs 86th pct

Age structure

28.5% Older adults (45–64) +7.4 pts ▸ 35.9%

32.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.6 pts 30.2%

16.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 12.2%

14.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.1 pts 8.6%

7.5% Youth (15–24) +1.4 pts ▸ 9.0%

Marital status

54.0% Married ◂ +8.6 pts 45.5%

24.1% Never married +3.1 pts ▸ 27.3%

11.1% Divorced +4.3 pts ▸ 15.5%

6.4% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 5.5%

3.9% Separated +0.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Malua Bay Nelligen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

77.2% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 78.4%

5.2% England ◂ +0.3 pts 4.9%

1.6% New Zealand +2.0 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.6% English +4.0 pts ▸ 48.6%

36.1% Australian ◂ +1.8 pts 34.3%

14.1% Irish +2.2 pts ▸ 16.3%

13.3% Scottish ◂ +0.7 pts 12.7%

5.2% German ◂ +1.9 pts 3.3%

3.0% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%

1.6% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.2% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.8% English only +1.0 pts ▸ 89.8%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.8% Christianity +5.2 pts ▸ 53.1%

42.3% No religion ◂ +8.8 pts 33.5%

8.6% Not stated +2.4 pts ▸ 11.0%

0.6% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

49.5% Year 12 ◂ +19.3 pts 30.2%

26.3% Year 10 +10.9 pts ▸ 37.2%

9.8% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

7.2% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

29.5% Certificate III / IV +15.9 pts ▸ 45.4%

20.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.7 pts 6.9%

17.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.2 pts 13.8%

7.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.0 pts 2.3%

3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.9 pts ▸ 4.6%

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

Field of qualification

10.8% Engineering & related +7.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

17.0% Management & commerce ◂ +9.3 pts 7.7%

13.6% Society & culture ◂ +5.1 pts 8.5%

11.1% Health ◂ +4.2 pts 6.9%

10.6% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 10.0%

7.8% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 8.5%

4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 2.3%

2.5% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.6% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 2.3%

1.6% Information technology ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Malua Bay in Nelligen +$174 higher in Malua Bay gap widening

$714 60th pct $540 24th pct

Household income in Malua Bay in Nelligen +$264 higher in Malua Bay gap widening

$1,353 58th pct $1,089 33rd pct

Family income in Malua Bay in Nelligen +$424 higher in Malua Bay gap widening

$1,645 54th pct $1,221 19th pct

Household income distribution

33.6% $650–$1,499 +2.4 pts ▸ 36.0%

27.7% $1,500–$2,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 34.0%

16.1% Under $650 +2.9 pts ▸ 19.0%

7.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

5.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 3.0%

Personal income distribution

43.1% Under $650 +14.2 pts ▸ 57.3%

32.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.1 pts 28.2%

14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.8 pts 7.7%

2.9% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 4.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.7 pts 12.7%

9.9% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 10.6%

8.3% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 6.5%

8.1% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%

5.9% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 7.3%

4.8% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 5.3%

5.3% Diabetes even 5.3%

3.2% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 3.7%

1.2% Stroke even 1.2%

0.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.3% None ◂ +4.2 pts 51.0%

23.0% One condition +1.9 pts ▸ 24.9%

8.6% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 7.3%

4.4% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Malua Bay in Nelligen +0.1 larger in Malua Bay gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

46.0% Couples without children +6.3 pts ▸ 52.3%

38.7% Couples with children ◂ +2.9 pts 35.8%

14.7% One-parent families ◂ +2.2 pts 12.5%

0.5% Other families +2.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Household size

48.8% 2 people ◂ +2.8 pts 46.0%

24.7% 1 person +2.3 pts ▸ 27.0%

11.4% 4 people ◂ +6.4 pts 5.0%

10.0% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 8.0%

1.2% 6 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 5.0%

3.7% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Malua Bay in Nelligen +$10 higher in Malua Bay gap narrowing

$410 88th pct $400 87th pct

Mortgage in Malua Bay in Nelligen +$563 higher in Malua Bay gap widening

$1,733 77th pct $1,170 34th pct

People / bedroom in Malua Bay in Nelligen +0.10 higher in Nelligen gap steady

0.60 0th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.3% Owned outright +0.7 pts ▸ 53.0%

27.6% Owned with a mortgage +0.4 pts ▸ 28.0%

17.4% Rented ◂ +5.4 pts 12.0%

1.0% Other tenure +2.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

1.7% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%

Types of homes

97.0% Separate house +2.0 pts ▸ 99.0%

1.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.0% 3 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 43.0%

37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.5 pts 23.0%

8.3% 2 bedrooms +8.7 pts ▸ 17.0%

10.0% 5 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 7.0%

1.0% 1 bedroom +4.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

66.1% $350–$549 +33.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

24.4% $200–$349 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%

7.1% $550–$749 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

6.0% Under $200 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 35.7%

33.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.9 pts 28.6%

15.4% Under $1,000 +6.0 pts ▸ 21.4%

7.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

66.1% Car (driver) ◂ +4.2 pts 61.9%

11.6% Worked at home ◂ +7.8 pts 3.8%

1.2% Walked +6.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

4.6% Car (passenger) +2.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.8 pts 43.4%

35.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.9 pts 31.3%

13.5% 3 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 14.1%

4.2% 4 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 9.1%

3.0% No vehicle ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

12.9% Construction +6.1 pts ▸ 19.0%

10.6% Accommodation & food +8.5 pts ▸ 19.0%

10.5% Retail trade +4.8 pts ▸ 15.2%

13.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.1 pts 8.6%

10.9% Education & training ◂ +5.2 pts 5.7%

9.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

2.7% Transport & warehousing +4.9 pts ▸ 7.6%

4.1% Other services +2.6 pts ▸ 6.7%

1.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.0% Wholesale trade +4.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.2% Professional & technical ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

2.3% Rental & real estate +2.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +12.3 pts 8.6%

14.5% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 16.2%

4.2% Machinery operators & drivers +10.1 pts ▸ 14.3%

9.5% Labourers +4.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 11.4%

13.0% Managers ◂ +2.5 pts 10.5%

11.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.4 pts 7.6%

10.2% Sales workers +0.2 pts ▸ 10.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Malua Bay in Nelligen +1.4 higher in Malua Bay

3.8 41st pct 2.4 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Malua Bay in Nelligen +1.1 more in Malua Bay

3.9 39th pct 2.8 27th pct

15-min city in Malua Bay in Nelligen +47.2 pts higher in Malua Bay

47.2% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Malua Bay in Nelligen +48.3 pts higher in Malua Bay

48.3% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Malua Bay in Nelligen +27.3 pts higher in Malua Bay

65.8% 59th pct 38.5% 44th pct

Walk to school in Malua Bay in Nelligen even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Malua Bay in Nelligen +20.2 pts higher in Malua Bay

87.9% 40th pct 67.7% 24th pct

Walk to health in Malua Bay in Nelligen +47.7 pts higher in Malua Bay

47.7% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Malua Bay in Nelligen +7.8 more in Nelligen

12.6 32nd pct 20.4 55th pct

Intersections/km² in Malua Bay in Nelligen +22 higher in Malua Bay

37 57th pct 15 23rd pct

Mean slope in Malua Bay in Nelligen +0.3 pts higher in Malua Bay

11.1% 93rd pct 10.8% 92nd pct

Compare Malua Bay with nearby areas

Rosedale - Guerilla Bay Tomakin Batemans Bay Broulee - Mossy Point Mogo Long Beach - Maloneys Beach South Durras Nelligen

Compare Nelligen with nearby areas

Long Beach - Maloneys Beach Batemans Bay Mogo South Durras Malua Bay Tomakin Rosedale - Guerilla Bay Broulee - Mossy Point

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Malua Bay vs Nelligen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115101/malua-bay/vs/UCL122096/nelligen