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Sussex Inlet vs Lake Conjola

Name: Sussex Inlet vs Lake Conjola — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Sussex Inlet profile · Lake Conjola profile

Sussex Inlet Lake Conjola

Sussex Inlet and Lake Conjola (L) are both older areas in New South Wales, but they differ in how people live and move. Lake Conjola (L) has a much older population, with 56.9% aged 65 and over, and more people moving in recently, with 53% arriving in the last five years. Home ownership is also more common there, as 72.2% of homes are owned outright. In contrast, Sussex Inlet has far more detached houses (83.2%) and a higher share of renters at 18.8%.

Everyday life is quite similar in both places, with typical weekly household incomes around $850 and almost identical numbers of people born overseas. While both are far older than the national figure, the age gap between them has narrowed since 2011. They also differ in their local amenities; Sussex Inlet has much better access to public transport and health services, while Lake Conjola (L) is more walkable for those visiting parks or shops.

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Where they differ most

Population: 3,003 larger in Sussex Inlet Recent movers: 18.5 pts higher in Lake Conjola Separate houses: 16.5 pts higher in Sussex Inlet Owned outright: 15.7 pts higher in Lake Conjola Limited English: 0.3 pts higher in Sussex Inlet

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +3,003 larger in Sussex Inlet gap widening

3,659 81st pct 656 43rd pct

Median age in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +4 yrs older in Lake Conjola gap narrowing

62 yrs 98th pct 66 yrs 100th pct

Age structure

44.6% Seniors (65+) +12.3 pts ▸ 56.9%

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 25.8%

13.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.0 pts 7.0%

9.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.2 pts 5.5%

6.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.0 pts 3.2%

Marital status

48.0% Married +20.1 pts ▸ 68.1%

22.9% Never married ◂ +9.8 pts 13.2%

13.3% Divorced ◂ +3.7 pts 9.6%

12.3% Widowed ◂ +3.8 pts 8.5%

3.6% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Sussex Inlet Lake Conjola

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

77.5% Australia +3.2 pts ▸ 80.6%

5.4% England ◂ +0.7 pts 4.7%

1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%

0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

45.2% English +4.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

40.5% Australian ◂ +3.3 pts 37.2%

10.3% Scottish +4.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

11.0% Irish +3.0 pts ▸ 14.0%

3.7% German +0.9 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.6% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

0.6% Chinese even 0.6%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.6% English only +3.2 pts ▸ 92.8%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

56.0% Christianity +5.0 pts ▸ 61.0%

34.1% No religion ◂ +2.8 pts 31.3%

8.5% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 7.6%

0.4% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

38.1% Year 10 +5.8 pts ▸ 43.9%

26.7% Year 12 +3.9 pts ▸ 30.6%

19.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.0 pts 14.6%

5.9% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 5.4%

Highest qualification level

44.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.6 pts 39.6%

10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.1 pts ▸ 14.0%

11.2% Bachelor degree +2.3 pts ▸ 13.5%

1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 4.0%

2.5% Postgraduate degree +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

20.5% Engineering & related ◂ +2.4 pts 18.1%

14.2% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 15.1%

8.9% Society & culture +1.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

9.1% Architecture & building +0.9 pts ▸ 10.0%

7.2% Health +2.0 pts ▸ 9.2%

6.9% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.1 pts ▸ 5.4%

2.0% Agriculture & environment +2.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.4% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 3.5%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences even 1.9%

0.5% Information technology +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +$24 higher in Lake Conjola gap widening

$486 14th pct $510 18th pct

Household income in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +$18 higher in Lake Conjola gap narrowing

$847 9th pct $865 10th pct

Family income in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +$96 higher in Sussex Inlet gap widening

$1,170 15th pct $1,074 12th pct

Household income distribution

38.6% $650–$1,499 +5.9 pts ▸ 44.4%

30.3% Under $650 ◂ +0.5 pts 29.7%

16.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 14.7%

2.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 1.3%

Personal income distribution

57.8% Under $650 +1.7 pts ▸ 59.5%

24.5% $650–$1,499 +2.0 pts ▸ 26.5%

6.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 5.7%

1.2% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

21.6% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 23.3%

10.8% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 12.7%

11.8% Mental health ◂ +3.4 pts 8.4%

9.6% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 11.4%

9.5% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 11.0%

6.2% Cancer +2.8 pts ▸ 9.0%

8.9% Asthma ◂ +2.1 pts 6.9%

5.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 4.4%

2.5% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

1.9% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.8% None ◂ +0.3 pts 43.4%

25.0% One condition +2.8 pts ▸ 27.7%

11.9% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 14.2%

8.8% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 7.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +0.1 larger in Sussex Inlet gap narrowing

2.0 14th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

51.2% Couples without children +18.8 pts ▸ 70.0%

34.7% Couples with children ◂ +11.8 pts 22.9%

12.9% One-parent families ◂ +5.5 pts 7.4%

1.0% Other families ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.2% 2 people +15.2 pts ▸ 58.5%

38.2% 1 person ◂ +8.8 pts 29.4%

8.5% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 6.5%

6.6% 4 people ◂ +2.7 pts 3.9%

2.4% 5 people ◂ +1.4 pts 1.0%

1.3% 6 or more even 1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +$25 higher in Lake Conjola gap steady

$310 63rd pct $335 71st pct

Mortgage in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +$55 higher in Lake Conjola gap narrowing

$1,445 57th pct $1,500 62nd pct

People / bedroom in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.6% Owned outright +15.7 pts ▸ 72.2%

18.8% Rented ◂ +11.0 pts 7.8%

17.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.7 pts 13.4%

4.5% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 2.6%

3.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 2.6%

Types of homes

83.2% Separate house ◂ +16.5 pts 66.7%

4.0% Other dwelling +28.4 pts ▸ 32.4%

7.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 32.4%

26.6% 2 bedrooms +11.6 pts ▸ 38.2%

20.5% 4 bedrooms even 20.6%

4.5% 5 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

49.2% $200–$349 +5.0 pts ▸ 54.2%

35.6% $350–$549 ◂ +6.4 pts 29.2%

12.4% Under $200 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.1 pts 31.7%

26.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.3 pts 22.0%

22.4% $1,800–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 24.4%

5.2% $3,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 7.3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) ◂ +15.1 pts 50.0%

9.9% Worked at home +6.5 pts ▸ 16.5%

4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 1.8%

3.1% Walked +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.6% 1 vehicle +3.0 pts ▸ 49.7%

33.8% 2 vehicles +3.9 pts ▸ 37.7%

8.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 7.3%

6.2% No vehicle ◂ +3.6 pts 2.7%

4.2% 4 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

14.8% Construction +2.9 pts ▸ 17.6%

16.4% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 17.6%

11.8% Accommodation & food +2.3 pts ▸ 14.1%

10.1% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 9.4%

4.7% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 8.2%

6.8% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.1 pts 7.1%

4.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.2 pts 2.4%

3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.5%

1.0% Arts & recreation +2.6 pts ▸ 3.5%

3.5% Other services ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%

3.0% Professional & technical ◂ +0.7 pts 2.4%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.9 pts 17.6%

15.1% Community & personal service +2.6 pts ▸ 17.6%

12.2% Clerical & administrative +4.3 pts ▸ 16.5%

10.3% Managers +3.8 pts ▸ 14.1%

13.4% Labourers ◂ +2.8 pts 10.6%

12.1% Professionals ◂ +2.7 pts 9.4%

9.3% Sales workers ◂ +2.3 pts 7.1%

6.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.2 pts 4.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +0.3 higher in Sussex Inlet

4.7 57th pct 4.3 51st pct

Types ≤15 min in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +0.5 more in Lake Conjola

4.2 43rd pct 4.7 52nd pct

15-min city in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +47.8 pts higher in Lake Conjola

34.6% 39th pct 82.5% 73rd pct

Walk to shops in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +39.1 pts higher in Lake Conjola

34.1% 38th pct 73.1% 63rd pct

Walk to transit in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +34.1 pts higher in Sussex Inlet

97.8% 97th pct 63.7% 58th pct

Walk to school in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +37.4 pts higher in Sussex Inlet

37.4% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +3.3 pts higher in Lake Conjola

80.2% 29th pct 83.5% 34th pct

Walk to health in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +33.7 pts higher in Sussex Inlet

33.7% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +9.0 more in Sussex Inlet

22.7 60th pct 13.7 35th pct

Intersections/km² in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +60 higher in Lake Conjola

33 52nd pct 93 90th pct

Mean slope in Sussex Inlet in Lake Conjola +0.8 pts higher in Lake Conjola

4.6% 50th pct 5.5% 61st pct

Compare Sussex Inlet with nearby areas

Berrara - Cudmirrah St Georges Basin - Sanctuary Point Basin View Erowal Bay Old Erowal Bay Cunjurong Point - Manyana Jervis Bay Tomerong

Compare Lake Conjola with nearby areas

Cunjurong Point - Manyana Conjola Park Fishermans Paradise Milton Ulladulla Berrara - Cudmirrah Kings Point Sussex Inlet

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sussex Inlet vs Lake Conjola [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115130/sussex-inlet/vs/UCL121063/lake-conjola