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Werris Creek vs Nemingha

Name: Werris Creek vs Nemingha — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 41 km apart · Werris Creek profile · Nemingha profile

Werris Creek Nemingha

Werris Creek and Nemingha (L) are nearby New South Wales areas with very different layouts and demographics. Werris Creek is a very walkable area where 82.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Nemingha (L) is mostly car-dependent with no homes within a short walk of schools or shops. There are also notable social differences: Werris Creek has a far higher proportion of seniors (30.5%) and one-parent families (26.9%), while Nemingha (L) has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (62.2%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who have served in the Defence Force. They are also very similar in other ways, such as having a typical resident age of 50 and an equal share of people born overseas (about 4%). While they share these traits, some gaps are shifting; typical weekly personal income is now well higher in Nemingha (L) by $233, a trend that has reversed since 2011.

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Where they differ most

Participation: 21.4 pts higher in Nemingha Population: 1,147 larger in Werris Creek PT commute: 1.0 pts higher in Werris Creek Separate houses: 18.6 pts higher in Werris Creek Unemployment: 7.2 pts higher in Werris Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Werris Creek in Nemingha +1,147 larger in Werris Creek gap narrowing

1,349 62nd pct 202 10th pct

Median age in Werris Creek in Nemingha even gap narrowing

50 yrs 68th pct 50 yrs 68th pct

Age structure

26.2% Older adults (45–64) +12.4 pts ▸ 38.6%

30.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.6 pts 16.8%

16.6% Children (0–14) +2.7 pts ▸ 19.3%

18.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.8 pts 14.4%

9.2% Youth (15–24) +4.2 pts ▸ 13.4%

Marital status

37.3% Married +6.3 pts ▸ 43.6%

38.1% Never married ◂ +6.1 pts 32.0%

11.8% Divorced +3.3 pts ▸ 15.1%

9.4% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 5.8%

3.4% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Werris Creek Nemingha

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

87.8% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 87.1%

1.0% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.0% England ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.3% Australian +7.2 pts ▸ 51.5%

38.7% English +0.9 pts ▸ 39.6%

11.0% Irish ◂ +4.5 pts 6.4%

9.3% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 7.9%

3.2% German +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.9% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.1% English only +4.4 pts ▸ 94.6%

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% 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

58.4% Christianity +1.5 pts ▸ 59.9%

31.7% No religion ◂ +2.5 pts 29.2%

9.3% Not stated +3.1 pts ▸ 12.4%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

37.0% Year 10 ◂ +2.9 pts 34.1%

25.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.1 pts 19.1%

22.3% Year 12 +2.5 pts ▸ 24.9%

6.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.3 pts 5.8%

Highest qualification level

43.6% Certificate III / IV +7.9 pts ▸ 51.5%

8.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.7 pts ▸ 12.9%

8.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.2 pts 3.0%

2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.1% Engineering & related ◂ +0.3 pts 17.8%

13.0% Management & commerce +2.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

9.8% Society & culture +4.1 pts ▸ 13.9%

9.2% Health ◂ +3.2 pts 5.9%

5.9% Architecture & building even 5.9%

4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.3 pts ▸ 5.9%

5.5% Education ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Werris Creek in Nemingha +$233 higher in Nemingha gap widening

$492 15th pct $725 63rd pct

Household income in Werris Creek in Nemingha +$154 higher in Nemingha gap narrowing

$917 15th pct $1,071 31st pct

Family income in Werris Creek in Nemingha +$666 higher in Nemingha gap narrowing

$1,177 16th pct $1,843 67th pct

Household income distribution

38.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.3 pts 27.0%

27.8% Under $650 ◂ +0.9 pts 27.0%

16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 22.5%

4.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

2.8% $4,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%

Personal income distribution

57.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.2 pts 41.9%

25.2% $650–$1,499 +6.8 pts ▸ 32.0%

7.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 8.7%

1.8% $3,000 or more even 1.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.2% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 14.9%

12.7% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 10.9%

12.5% Mental health ◂ +1.6 pts 10.9%

10.1% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 11.9%

10.2% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 5.4%

4.0% Cancer +1.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.6% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 1.5%

1.9% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.1% None +1.4 pts ▸ 48.5%

24.9% One condition +0.8 pts ▸ 25.7%

9.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.0 pts 7.9%

7.9% Three or more ◂ +1.4 pts 6.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Werris Creek in Nemingha even gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 2.1 29th pct

Family composition

38.0% Couples with children +8.6 pts ▸ 46.5%

31.2% Couples without children +10.5 pts ▸ 41.7%

26.9% One-parent families ◂ +13.7 pts 13.2%

3.9% Other families ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.9% 2 people +5.8 pts ▸ 42.7%

36.3% 1 person ◂ +4.9 pts 31.5%

13.0% 3 people ◂ +7.4 pts 5.6%

7.5% 4 people +4.9 pts ▸ 12.4%

4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% 6 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Werris Creek in Nemingha +$80 higher in Nemingha gap narrowing

$220 29th pct $300 59th pct

Mortgage in Werris Creek in Nemingha +$433 higher in Nemingha gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $1,300 43rd pct

People / bedroom in Werris Creek in Nemingha +0.10 higher in Nemingha gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned outright ◂ +9.0 pts 39.3%

23.7% Rented +3.3 pts ▸ 27.0%

23.5% Owned with a mortgage +1.2 pts ▸ 24.7%

4.2% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house ◂ +18.6 pts 77.5%

0.5% Other dwelling +14.1 pts ▸ 14.6%

2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +18.0 pts 34.8%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.2 pts 20.2%

14.6% 4 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 15.7%

4.2% 1 bedroom +10.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

2.1% 5 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 7.9%

0.0% Studio / none +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Weekly rent distribution

62.5% $200–$349 +16.7 pts ▸ 79.2%

27.2% Under $200 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% $350–$549 +8.8 pts ▸ 12.5%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +40.4 pts 13.6%

31.9% $1,000–$1,799 +4.5 pts ▸ 36.4%

2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) even 62.4%

9.2% Worked at home +5.7 pts ▸ 14.9%

5.5% Walked ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%

2.4% Car (passenger) +1.6 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.0% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.6% 1 vehicle +2.6 pts ▸ 47.2%

29.7% 2 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 33.7%

5.3% 4 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 13.5%

10.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.7 pts 9.0%

9.1% No vehicle ◂ +0.1 pts 9.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.5 pts 9.9%

7.0% Construction +6.9 pts ▸ 13.9%

13.7% Health care & social assistance +0.1 pts ▸ 13.9%

10.1% Retail trade +2.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

7.5% Accommodation & food +5.4 pts ▸ 12.9%

4.1% Manufacturing +5.8 pts ▸ 9.9%

4.8% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

5.3% Mining ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

5.3% Education & training ◂ +2.3 pts 3.0%

4.3% Other services ◂ +1.4 pts 3.0%

4.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Arts & recreation +3.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Occupations people work in

21.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.5 pts 9.9%

15.7% Labourers +3.1 pts ▸ 18.8%

16.9% Community & personal service ◂ +1.0 pts 15.8%

8.9% Sales workers +6.9 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.1 pts 13.9%

9.9% Clerical & administrative +4.0 pts ▸ 13.9%

8.7% Professionals +0.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

4.1% Managers +2.8 pts ▸ 6.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Werris Creek in Nemingha +3.6 higher in Werris Creek

6.4 91st pct 2.8 28th pct

Types ≤15 min in Werris Creek in Nemingha +4.0 more in Werris Creek

6.9 89th pct 2.8 27th pct

15-min city in Werris Creek in Nemingha +86.0 pts higher in Werris Creek

86.0% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Werris Creek in Nemingha +82.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

82.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Werris Creek in Nemingha +5.5 pts higher in Nemingha

88.0% 80th pct 93.5% 88th pct

Walk to school in Werris Creek in Nemingha +83.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

83.5% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Werris Creek in Nemingha +87.0 pts higher in Werris Creek

87.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Werris Creek in Nemingha +79.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

79.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Werris Creek in Nemingha +9.6 more in Werris Creek

39.3 82nd pct 29.7 73rd pct

Intersections/km² in Werris Creek in Nemingha +11 higher in Werris Creek

22 34th pct 11 17th pct

Mean slope in Werris Creek in Nemingha +1.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

5.4% 60th pct 3.9% 39th pct

Compare Werris Creek with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Werris Creek vs Nemingha [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115157/werris-creek/vs/UCL122097/nemingha