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South Golden Beach vs Uki

Name: South Golden Beach vs Uki — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 22 km apart · South Golden Beach profile · Uki profile

South Golden Beach Uki

South Golden Beach and Uki (L) are nearby areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. South Golden Beach is more affluent and better qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 19.8% in Uki (L). This is reflected in the typical weekly household income, which is $1,639 in South Golden Beach and $1,192 in Uki (L). However, Uki (L) is very walkable, with 99.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, while South Golden Beach is mostly car-dependent and has no homes within that distance of those services.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in opposite directions across several measures. The gap in Year 12 completion has widened significantly, and South Golden Beach has seen a far higher increase in people with no religion. Despite these drifting trends, the two areas remain similar in some ways, such as having identical shares of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (2.8%) and exactly the same proportion of renters (26%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,008 larger in South Golden Beach Year 12: 22.2 pts higher in South Golden Beach No religion: 15.3 pts higher in South Golden Beach PT commute: 0.3 pts higher in South Golden Beach No car: 7.1 pts higher in Uki

Demographics & Identity

Population in South Golden Beach in Uki +2,008 larger in South Golden Beach gap widening

2,219 73rd pct 211 11th pct

Median age in South Golden Beach in Uki +7 yrs older in Uki gap narrowing

41 yrs 36th pct 48 yrs 61st pct

Age structure

31.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 28.9%

25.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.6 pts 18.5%

14.1% Seniors (65+) +8.7 pts ▸ 22.7%

19.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.2 pts 17.5%

9.0% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

43.4% Never married ◂ +0.5 pts 42.9%

38.7% Married ◂ +10.5 pts 28.2%

12.0% Divorced +6.1 pts ▸ 18.1%

3.6% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 6.2%

2.3% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 1.7%

Age & sex structure

South Golden Beach Uki

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

74.3% Australia ◂ +9.9 pts 64.5%

4.5% England ◂ +3.0 pts 1.4%

2.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 1.9%

0.4% Italy +1.5 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.9% English ◂ +4.6 pts 38.4%

31.2% Australian ◂ +3.2 pts 28.0%

16.0% Irish ◂ +2.2 pts 13.7%

12.8% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.3%

6.3% German ◂ +1.6 pts 4.7%

3.6% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

84.3% English only ◂ +7.5 pts 76.8%

0.7% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 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

Religious affiliation

65.6% No religion ◂ +15.3 pts 50.2%

20.0% Christianity +5.6 pts ▸ 25.6%

9.2% Not stated +13.6 pts ▸ 22.7%

2.2% Buddhism ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.7% Hinduism +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.6% Judaism ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

64.3% Year 12 ◂ +22.2 pts 42.1%

17.5% Year 10 ◂ +0.6 pts 16.9%

6.3% Year 11 +1.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

5.1% Year 9 or below +1.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

Highest qualification level

27.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.1 pts 20.5%

22.9% Certificate III / IV +1.5 pts ▸ 24.4%

18.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.3 pts 11.8%

9.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.6 pts 4.7%

4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 2.4%

2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.3% Society & culture +1.8 pts ▸ 14.2%

12.3% Management & commerce ◂ +8.4 pts 3.9%

9.0% Engineering & related +2.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

11.6% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 11.8%

11.7% Education ◂ +4.6 pts 7.1%

10.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 8.7%

7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +1.7 pts 5.5%

5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.9 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 2.4%

1.6% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in South Golden Beach in Uki +$202 higher in South Golden Beach gap widening

$765 71st pct $563 29th pct

Household income in South Golden Beach in Uki +$447 higher in South Golden Beach gap narrowing

$1,639 73rd pct $1,192 43rd pct

Family income in South Golden Beach in Uki +$539 higher in South Golden Beach gap narrowing

$1,872 69th pct $1,333 28th pct

Household income distribution

27.7% $650–$1,499 +20.3 pts ▸ 47.9%

34.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 32.9%

12.6% Under $650 +9.3 pts ▸ 21.9%

9.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 5.5%

7.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.7% Under $650 +8.9 pts ▸ 48.6%

33.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.0 pts 20.9%

15.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 15.3%

3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.3% Arthritis +4.1 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.4% Mental health +2.5 pts ▸ 10.0%

8.0% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 7.1%

5.7% Asthma +0.5 pts ▸ 6.2%

3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 2.8%

1.4% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.5% Stroke +1.8 pts ▸ 2.4%

2.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 1.9%

1.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 1.4%

0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.4% None ◂ +16.6 pts 49.8%

17.4% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 19.9%

3.9% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 6.2%

1.4% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in South Golden Beach in Uki +0.2 larger in South Golden Beach gap widening

2.6 71st pct 2.4 57th pct

Family composition

55.9% Couples with children ◂ +15.6 pts 40.3%

27.6% Couples without children ◂ +0.7 pts 26.9%

15.4% One-parent families +7.8 pts ▸ 23.1%

0.9% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.9% 2 people ◂ +1.3 pts 35.6%

21.8% 1 person ◂ +1.2 pts 20.5%

17.4% 3 people ◂ +1.0 pts 16.4%

14.8% 4 people ◂ +3.8 pts 11.0%

7.1% 5 people ◂ +3.0 pts 4.1%

2.0% 6 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in South Golden Beach in Uki +$150 higher in South Golden Beach gap widening

$550 100th pct $400 87th pct

Mortgage in South Golden Beach in Uki +$324 higher in South Golden Beach gap narrowing

$1,971 87th pct $1,647 73rd pct

People / bedroom in South Golden Beach in Uki even gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.5% Owned outright +12.4 pts ▸ 47.9%

37.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.8 pts 30.1%

26.0% Rented even 26.0%

0.8% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.5% Separate house +5.0 pts ▸ 94.5%

5.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.3 pts 5.5%

4.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.6% 3 bedrooms +1.5 pts ▸ 52.1%

28.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 27.4%

12.3% 2 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 15.1%

4.9% 5 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

2.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

29.8% $350–$549 +7.0 pts ▸ 36.8%

33.2% $550–$749 ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%

21.6% $750 or more ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%

11.5% $200–$349 +4.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

2.4% Under $200 ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 31.8%

23.4% $1,000–$1,799 +8.4 pts ▸ 31.8%

17.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

15.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) +2.5 pts ▸ 56.3%

25.2% Worked at home ◂ +7.7 pts 17.5%

1.1% Walked +11.4 pts ▸ 12.5%

1.9% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

49.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.6 pts 39.7%

32.7% 1 vehicle +1.5 pts ▸ 34.2%

11.7% 3 vehicles +2.0 pts ▸ 13.7%

1.1% No vehicle +7.1 pts ▸ 8.2%

5.0% 4 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 4.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.6 pts 11.3%

9.0% Accommodation & food +4.8 pts ▸ 13.8%

12.6% Construction ◂ +7.6 pts 5.0%

10.3% Education & training +2.2 pts ▸ 12.5%

8.6% Retail trade +2.7 pts ▸ 11.3%

8.8% Professional & technical ◂ +5.0 pts 3.8%

4.1% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 7.5%

4.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.7 pts 3.8%

1.1% Transport & warehousing +2.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.7% Public administration & safety even 3.8%

3.3% Other services ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.9% Professionals ◂ +8.9 pts 20.0%

14.5% Managers +6.7 pts ▸ 21.3%

16.1% Technicians & trades +1.4 pts ▸ 17.5%

12.3% Community & personal service +2.7 pts ▸ 15.0%

7.7% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

8.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.2 pts 5.0%

7.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

2.1% Machinery operators & drivers +2.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

Walkability

Walk score in South Golden Beach in Uki +3.0 higher in Uki

3.9 42nd pct 6.9 97th pct

Types ≤15 min in South Golden Beach in Uki +3.5 more in Uki

4.3 45th pct 7.9 100th pct

15-min city in South Golden Beach in Uki +57.6 pts higher in Uki

41.7% 41st pct 99.3% 99th pct

Walk to shops in South Golden Beach in Uki +99.3 pts higher in Uki

0.0% 0th pct 99.3% 98th pct

Walk to transit in South Golden Beach in Uki +3.1 pts higher in South Golden Beach

96.9% 95th pct 93.9% 89th pct

Walk to school in South Golden Beach in Uki +39.3 pts higher in Uki

58.0% 41st pct 97.3% 92nd pct

Walk to a park in South Golden Beach in Uki +1.9 pts higher in South Golden Beach

99.2% 81st pct 97.3% 68th pct

Walk to health in South Golden Beach in Uki +99.3 pts higher in Uki

0.0% 0th pct 99.3% 100th pct

Amenities/1k in South Golden Beach in Uki +52.4 more in Uki

4.5 9th pct 56.9 90th pct

Intersections/km² in South Golden Beach in Uki +4 higher in Uki

42 64th pct 46 69th pct

Mean slope in South Golden Beach in Uki +8.3 pts higher in Uki

4.7% 51st pct 13.0% 98th pct

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Compare Uki with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). South Golden Beach vs Uki [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115128/south-golden-beach/vs/UCL122143/uki