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Pambula vs Candelo

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Pambula profile · Candelo profile

Pambula Candelo

Pambula and Candelo (L) are nearby New South Wales areas with very different own age and housing profiles. Pambula is much older, with a typical resident aged 54 and seniors making up 32.2% of the population. It is also more mobile, as 41.5% of residents moved in during the last five years. In contrast, Candelo (L) is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of homes, and has a higher share of children under 15 at 17.0%.

While these two places are drifting apart in age, they share similar typical weekly incomes and a high rate of volunteering. The gap in their age structure has widened since 2011, as the share of seniors in Pambula has risen far above that of Candelo (L). This trend is mirrored in their housing, where Pambula has a much higher share of renters and people who work from home.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 20.4 pts higher in Candelo Population: 1,238 larger in Pambula Aged 65+: 17.3 pts higher in Pambula Unpaid carers: 6.5 pts higher in Candelo PT commute: 0.4 pts higher in Pambula

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pambulain Candelo +1,238 larger in Pambula gap narrowing
1,627 67th pct 389 25th pct
Median age in Pambulain Candelo +7 yrs older in Pambula gap widening
54 yrs 80th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Pambulain Candelo +1.1 pts higher in Candelo gap steady
2.5% 29th pct 3.6% 42nd pct
Aged 65+ in Pambulain Candelo +17.3 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
32.2% 81st pct 14.9% 24th pct
Under 15 in Pambulain Candelo +3.3 pts higher in Candelo gap widening
13.6% 22nd pct 17.0% 44th pct
De facto in Pambulain Candelo +6.1 pts higher in Candelo gap steady
12.4% 42nd pct 18.5% 87th pct

Age structure

28.9% Older adults (45–64) +5.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.3 pts 14.9%
16.0% Young adults (25–44) +7.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
13.6% Children (0–14) +3.3 pts ▸ 17.0%
8.9% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 10.8%

Marital status

48.2% Married ◂ +8.6 pts 39.6%
28.5% Never married +8.9 pts ▸ 37.4%
10.3% Divorced +2.5 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.9% Widowed ◂ +5.3 pts 4.6%
3.0% Separated +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Pambula Candelo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pambulain Candelo +0.9 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
10.4% 46th pct 9.5% 40th pct

Country of birth

84.5% Australia ◂ +7.6 pts 76.9%
3.9% England ◂ +0.1 pts 3.9%
0.7% New Zealand even 0.8%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% Australian ◂ +4.7 pts 40.1%
43.8% English ◂ +3.4 pts 40.4%
12.7% Irish +5.3 pts ▸ 18.0%
14.0% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 11.8%
5.2% German ◂ +1.6 pts 3.6%
2.0% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pambulain Candelo +0.3 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
2.1% 22nd pct 1.8% 17th pct
Limited English in Pambulain Candelo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.2% English only ◂ +6.5 pts 86.6%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Pambulain Candelo +2.7 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
49.5% 75th pct 46.8% 66th pct

Religious affiliation

49.5% No religion ◂ +2.7 pts 46.8%
42.0% Christianity ◂ +6.8 pts 35.2%
7.5% Not stated +6.9 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.4% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Pambulain Candelo +5.8 pts higher in Candelo gap widening
45.0% 68th pct 50.8% 81st pct
Bachelor+ in Pambulain Candelo +3.9 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
19.8% 80th pct 23.6% 88th pct

Highest year of school

45.0% Year 12 +5.8 pts ▸ 50.8%
24.3% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 22.8%
12.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.4 pts 8.5%
11.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.1 pts 4.9%

Highest qualification level

32.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.9 pts 25.2%
20.5% Bachelor degree +3.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.0 pts 13.3%
6.5% Postgraduate degree even 6.4%
5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 4.6%
1.5% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

Field of qualification

10.2% Health +4.5 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.1% Education +1.1 pts ▸ 14.2%
12.6% Engineering & related ◂ +4.8 pts 7.8%
12.0% Society & culture ◂ +1.4 pts 10.6%
11.6% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 11.5%
8.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 5.5%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 1.4%
2.8% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.8 pts 2.8%
2.1% Information technology +2.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

Income

Personal income in Pambulain Candelo +$31 higher in Pambula gap narrowing
$632 43rd pct $601 37th pct
Household income in Pambulain Candelo +$106 higher in Pambula gap narrowing
$1,231 47th pct $1,125 37th pct
Family income in Pambulain Candelo +$206 higher in Pambula gap narrowing
$1,637 54th pct $1,431 38th pct
High earners in Pambulain Candelo +1.3 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
5.9% 47th pct 4.6% 32nd pct
High-income homes in Pambulain Candelo +7.1 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
10.9% 51st pct 3.8% 12th pct

Household income distribution

34.4% $650–$1,499 +2.9 pts ▸ 37.3%
26.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 22.2%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +3.4 pts 17.7%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 1.9%
4.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 1.9%

Personal income distribution

48.2% Under $650 ◂ +1.8 pts 46.3%
32.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.5 pts 29.8%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 8.9%
1.7% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pambulain Candelo +5.2 pts higher in Pambula
38.4% 77th pct 33.2% 51st pct
Mental health in Pambulain Candelo +1.3 pts higher in Pambula
12.1% 78th pct 10.8% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Pambulain Candelo +3.2 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
9.2% 79th pct 5.9% 45th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.2% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 12.9%
12.1% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 10.8%
11.7% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 10.8%
9.2% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.6% Heart disease ◂ +4.0 pts 3.6%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +1.9 pts 4.6%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 3.3%
3.7% Dementia ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 2.1%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.4% None ◂ +0.9 pts 53.5%
21.7% One condition ◂ +2.2 pts 19.5%
9.3% Two conditions +1.0 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.3% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 3.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pambulain Candelo +0.9 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
22.7% 81st pct 23.6% 84th pct
Unpaid carers in Pambulain Candelo +6.5 pts higher in Candelo gap steady
11.3% 26th pct 17.8% 93rd pct
Unpaid child care in Pambulain Candelo +1.1 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
21.3% 34th pct 22.4% 39th pct
Defence service in Pambulain Candelo +1.2 pts higher in Pambula
3.4% 45th pct 2.2% 16th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pambulain Candelo +1.7 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
24.7% 57th pct 26.4% 70th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pambulain Candelo even gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 2.2 36th pct
One-parent in Pambulain Candelo +2.6 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
13.8% 42nd pct 16.4% 58th pct
Living alone in Pambulain Candelo +1.6 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
32.6% 63rd pct 34.2% 69th pct

Family composition

44.7% Couples with children +7.3 pts ▸ 51.9%
40.3% Couples without children ◂ +12.0 pts 28.2%
13.8% One-parent families +2.6 pts ▸ 16.4%
1.2% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%

Household size

38.5% 2 people ◂ +3.1 pts 35.4%
32.6% 1 person +1.6 pts ▸ 34.2%
12.2% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 13.9%
11.5% 4 people ◂ +4.5 pts 7.0%
4.1% 5 people +2.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.8% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pambulain Candelo +$70 higher in Pambula gap narrowing
$330 70th pct $260 46th pct
Mortgage in Pambulain Candelo +$434 higher in Pambula gap narrowing
$1,517 63rd pct $1,083 29th pct
People / bedroom in Pambulain Candelo even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Pambulain Candelo +6.6 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
20.5% 47th pct 13.9% 25th pct
Owned outright in Pambulain Candelo +6.8 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
51.1% 85th pct 44.3% 66th pct
Separate houses in Pambulain Candelo +20.4 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
75.8% 9th pct 96.2% 65th pct
3+ bedrooms in Pambulain Candelo +2.8 pts higher in Candelo gap narrowing
66.8% 17th pct 69.6% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.1% Owned outright ◂ +6.8 pts 44.3%
24.6% Owned with a mortgage +14.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
20.5% Rented ◂ +6.6 pts 13.9%
0.6% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 2.5%
2.0% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

Types of homes

75.8% Separate house +20.4 pts ▸ 96.2%
18.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
2.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Other dwelling ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.1% 3 bedrooms +8.0 pts ▸ 48.1%
27.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 20.9%
21.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.5 pts 17.1%
5.2% 5 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 4.4%
3.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.8% $200–$349 +24.8 pts ▸ 63.6%
44.0% $350–$549 ◂ +30.4 pts 13.6%
3.7% Under $200 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% $550–$749 ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $1,000–$1,799 +12.6 pts ▸ 54.8%
18.0% Under $1,000 +12.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
23.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +16.5 pts 6.5%
6.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Pambulain Candelo +3.1 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
3.1% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Pambulain Candelo +3.7 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
12.8% 74th pct 9.1% 58th pct
PT commute in Pambulain Candelo +0.4 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
0.4% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

60.3% Car (driver) +6.9 pts ▸ 67.3%
12.8% Worked at home ◂ +3.7 pts 9.1%
7.4% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 6.7%
3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.3 pts 2.4%
0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.1% 2 vehicles +6.0 pts ▸ 44.1%
41.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.0 pts 36.8%
12.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.2 pts 9.9%
4.6% 4 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.1% No vehicle ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pambulain Candelo +13.7 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
41.5% 79th pct 27.9% 20th pct
Recent arrivals in Pambulain Candelo +3.6 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
3.6% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pambulain Candelo +2.2 pts higher in Candelo gap steady
2.5% 14th pct 4.6% 49th pct
Participation in Pambulain Candelo +4.2 pts higher in Candelo gap steady
48.9% 37th pct 53.1% 50th pct
Full-time in Pambulain Candelo +7.0 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
51.9% 28th pct 44.8% 8th pct

Industries people work in

12.0% Health care & social assistance +5.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.9% Education & training +5.0 pts ▸ 13.9%
13.7% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 10.3%
12.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.4 pts 11.5%
9.5% Retail trade ◂ +1.0 pts 8.5%
8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +0.9 pts 7.3%
6.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 6.1%
4.8% Professional & technical ◂ +1.1 pts 3.6%
4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +1.0 pts 3.0%
3.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.1 pts 3.0%
3.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.3 pts 1.8%
2.7% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

16.8% Professionals +13.5 pts ▸ 30.3%
17.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.1 pts 15.2%
14.6% Community & personal service +0.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.7% Labourers ◂ +5.6 pts 9.1%
14.3% Managers ◂ +7.0 pts 7.3%
8.8% Clerical & administrative +1.5 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 6.7%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Pambulain Candelo +1.5 higher in Pambula
6.3 89th pct 4.8 59th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pambulain Candelo +0.4 more in Pambula
6.3 82nd pct 5.9 74th pct
15-min city in Pambulain Candelo +20.4 pts higher in Candelo
77.2% 67th pct 97.7% 95th pct
Walk to shops in Pambulain Candelo +22.4 pts higher in Candelo
76.4% 66th pct 98.8% 97th pct
Walk to transit in Pambulain Candelo +85.1 pts higher in Pambula
85.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pambulain Candelo +18.0 pts higher in Candelo
77.6% 59th pct 95.6% 87th pct
Walk to a park in Pambulain Candelo +4.5 pts higher in Candelo
93.8% 54th pct 98.2% 73rd pct
Walk to health in Pambulain Candelo +55.9 pts higher in Pambula
55.9% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pambulain Candelo +1.1 more in Candelo
37.5 81st pct 38.6 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Pambulain Candelo +21 higher in Candelo
31 48th pct 51 73rd pct
Mean slope in Pambulain Candelo +3.6 pts higher in Candelo
9.7% 90th pct 13.3% 98th pct

Compare Pambula with nearby areas

Merimbula South Pambula Eden Wolumla Kalaru Tathra Candelo Bega

Compare Candelo with nearby areas

Wolumla Bega Bemboka Tarraganda South Pambula Merimbula Pambula Kalaru

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pambula vs Candelo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115118/pambula/vs/UCL122030/candelo