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Boggabri vs Curlewis

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 51 km apart · Boggabri profile · Curlewis profile

Boggabri Curlewis

Boggabri and Curlewis are two New South Wales areas with a few striking differences. Boggabri has a much larger proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 39.5%, while Curlewis has none. Boggabri is also lapping up more local services, as its residents are far more likely to live within a 15-minute walk of groceries (78.1% versus 0.0%) and health services (91.0% versus 0.0%). Curlewis, however, has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at 26.0%, compared to 13.9% in Boggabri.

These two areas share very similar typical weekly household incomes, with Boggabri at $1,335 and Curlewis at $1,367. They also have similar rates of people with a bachelor degree or higher. Over time, some gaps have shifted; for example, the typical resident in Boggabri is now noticeably older than those in Curlewis, although this gap has narrowed since 2011.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 16.0 pts higher in Curlewis Participation: 14.2 pts higher in Curlewis Living alone: 13.9 pts higher in Boggabri 3+ bedrooms: 12.7 pts higher in Curlewis First Nations: 12.1 pts higher in Curlewis

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boggabriin Curlewis +280 larger in Boggabri gap widening
885 52nd pct 605 40th pct
Median age in Boggabriin Curlewis +7 yrs older in Boggabri gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 36 yrs 18th pct
First Nations in Boggabriin Curlewis +12.1 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
13.9% 86th pct 26.0% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Boggabriin Curlewis +6.8 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
24.6% 58th pct 17.9% 34th pct
Under 15 in Boggabriin Curlewis +2.8 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
18.2% 55th pct 21.0% 74th pct
De facto in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.7 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
16.4% 78th pct 18.1% 86th pct

Age structure

24.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.8 pts 17.9%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) +2.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
23.4% Older adults (45–64) +0.1 pts ▸ 23.5%
18.2% Children (0–14) +2.8 pts ▸ 21.0%
12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 12.2%

Marital status

37.4% Married +4.4 pts ▸ 41.8%
39.2% Never married +1.3 pts ▸ 40.6%
9.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 5.9%
9.1% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 8.5%
5.2% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Boggabri Curlewis

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.3 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
4.3% 10th pct 3.0% 5th pct

Country of birth

80.3% Australia +9.9 pts ▸ 90.2%
0.3% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% England +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.3% Australian +0.1 pts ▸ 46.4%
37.1% English +3.3 pts ▸ 40.3%
8.1% Scottish even 8.1%
7.7% Irish ◂ +0.6 pts 7.1%
3.1% German ◂ +0.9 pts 2.1%
0.3% Greek +1.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.9 pts higher in Curlewis gap steady
1.9% 19th pct 2.8% 35th pct
Limited English in Boggabriin Curlewis even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.7% English only +8.2 pts ▸ 91.9%
0.5% Mandarin even 0.5%
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

No religion in Boggabriin Curlewis +16.0 pts higher in Curlewis gap steady
28.9% 13th pct 45.0% 59th pct

Religious affiliation

52.0% Christianity ◂ +3.5 pts 48.4%
28.9% No religion +16.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
17.2% Not stated ◂ +11.4 pts 5.8%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.3% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Boggabriin Curlewis +3.3 pts higher in Curlewis gap widening
24.6% 10th pct 27.9% 14th pct
Bachelor+ in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.0 pts higher in Boggabri gap steady
6.5% 16th pct 5.5% 12th pct

Highest year of school

34.3% Year 10 +3.6 pts ▸ 37.9%
24.6% Year 12 +3.3 pts ▸ 27.9%
15.9% Year 9 or below +4.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.6% Year 11 +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

Highest qualification level

34.6% Certificate III / IV +7.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
8.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.3 pts ▸ 14.2%
9.2% Bachelor degree +0.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 2.9%
1.3% Postgraduate degree +0.6 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Field of qualification

17.6% Engineering & related +0.6 pts ▸ 18.1%
5.8% Society & culture +6.5 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.0% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.4% Management & commerce +2.4 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.3% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 4.4%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.9%
3.4% Architecture & building +1.5 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.3% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boggabriin Curlewis +$39 higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
$634 44th pct $673 52nd pct
Household income in Boggabriin Curlewis +$32 higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
$1,335 56th pct $1,367 58th pct
Family income in Boggabriin Curlewis +$111 higher in Boggabri gap widening
$1,708 59th pct $1,597 51st pct
High earners in Boggabriin Curlewis +7.0 pts higher in Boggabri gap widening
12.3% 86th pct 5.3% 40th pct
High-income homes in Boggabriin Curlewis even gap narrowing
14.5% 66th pct 14.5% 66th pct

Household income distribution

28.7% $650–$1,499 +3.4 pts ▸ 32.1%
25.7% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 28.1%
24.5% Under $650 ◂ +9.5 pts 14.9%
8.2% $3,000–$3,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 11.3%
6.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 3.2%

Personal income distribution

40.9% Under $650 +5.2 pts ▸ 46.1%
21.4% $650–$1,499 +10.9 pts ▸ 32.3%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 14.0%
3.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 1.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boggabriin Curlewis +5.7 pts higher in Boggabri
35.3% 62nd pct 29.6% 32nd pct
Mental health in Boggabriin Curlewis +2.1 pts higher in Boggabri
10.2% 54th pct 8.1% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Boggabriin Curlewis +3.0 pts higher in Boggabri gap steady
9.9% 85th pct 6.9% 58th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 9.9%
12.0% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 10.9%
10.2% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 8.1%
6.2% Other condition +2.2 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 6.3%
5.9% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 2.6%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 2.6%
2.0% Dementia ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.8% None +12.3 pts ▸ 61.2%
20.5% One condition ◂ +2.6 pts 17.9%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.0 pts 7.3%
5.4% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boggabriin Curlewis +6.6 pts higher in Boggabri gap steady
17.4% 52nd pct 10.8% 13th pct
Unpaid carers in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.2 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
11.5% 27th pct 11.3% 26th pct
Unpaid child care in Boggabriin Curlewis +4.6 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
20.9% 31st pct 25.5% 56th pct
Defence service in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.5 pts higher in Curlewis
2.2% 17th pct 2.8% 29th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boggabriin Curlewis +4.1 pts higher in Curlewis gap steady
18.2% 13th pct 22.3% 34th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.4 larger in Curlewis gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 2.6 71st pct
One-parent in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.6 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
17.4% 64th pct 19.0% 72nd pct
Living alone in Boggabriin Curlewis +13.9 pts higher in Boggabri gap widening
35.6% 74th pct 21.7% 27th pct

Family composition

48.9% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 51.2%
31.1% Couples without children ◂ +3.3 pts 27.8%
17.4% One-parent families +1.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
1.6% Other families +1.0 pts ▸ 2.6%

Household size

34.7% 2 people +4.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
35.6% 1 person ◂ +13.9 pts 21.7%
11.2% 3 people +2.8 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.4% 4 people +0.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.8% 5 people +4.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.9% 6 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boggabriin Curlewis +$10 higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
$300 59th pct $290 56th pct
Mortgage in Boggabriin Curlewis +$69 higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
$1,088 29th pct $1,019 24th pct
People / bedroom in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.10 higher in Curlewis gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Boggabriin Curlewis +7.4 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
31.4% 75th pct 24.0% 58th pct
Owned outright in Boggabriin Curlewis +2.5 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
38.7% 47th pct 36.2% 40th pct
Separate houses in Boggabriin Curlewis +6.0 pts higher in Curlewis gap widening
94.0% 53rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Boggabriin Curlewis +12.7 pts higher in Curlewis gap widening
72.8% 33rd pct 85.5% 76th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.7% Owned outright ◂ +2.5 pts 36.2%
21.1% Owned with a mortgage +13.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
31.4% Rented ◂ +7.4 pts 24.0%
4.2% Other tenure ◂ +2.0 pts 2.3%
3.9% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 1.4%

Types of homes

94.0% Separate house +6.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.2% 3 bedrooms +6.0 pts ▸ 55.2%
19.9% 4 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
17.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.9 pts 11.3%
3.6% 5 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.6 pts 1.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

47.1% $200–$349 +7.6 pts ▸ 54.7%
26.0% $350–$549 +2.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
10.6% Under $200 +4.5 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.0% $1,000–$1,799 +4.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
38.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.7 pts 36.8%
18.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.4 pts 9.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Boggabriin Curlewis +3.1 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
3.1% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.7 pts higher in Boggabri gap steady
4.7% 26th pct 3.0% 13th pct
PT commute in Boggabriin Curlewis +4.7 pts higher in Boggabri gap widening
7.0% 100th pct 2.3% 87th pct

How people get to work

61.4% Car (driver) +12.3 pts ▸ 73.7%
5.4% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 1.1%
5.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 pts 3.4%
5.1% Bus ◂ +2.8 pts 2.3%
4.7% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.7% 2 vehicles +4.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
40.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.3 pts 27.9%
12.6% 3 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 19.1%
6.6% 4 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 7.9%
3.1% No vehicle ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boggabriin Curlewis +2.2 pts higher in Curlewis gap narrowing
33.2% 41st pct 35.4% 52nd pct
Recent arrivals in Boggabriin Curlewis
39.5% 100th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boggabriin Curlewis +2.9 pts higher in Curlewis gap steady
6.2% 69th pct 9.0% 86th pct
Participation in Boggabriin Curlewis +14.2 pts higher in Curlewis gap widening
47.0% 32nd pct 61.1% 74th pct
Full-time in Boggabriin Curlewis +8.6 pts higher in Boggabri gap narrowing
68.0% 92nd pct 59.4% 67th pct

Industries people work in

26.3% Mining ◂ +16.9 pts 9.4%
8.2% Health care & social assistance +6.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.5% Accommodation & food +1.6 pts ▸ 10.2%
4.7% Education & training +3.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
7.9% Construction ◂ +3.8 pts 4.1%
7.6% Administrative & support ◂ +1.6 pts 6.0%
5.1% Retail trade +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.5% Manufacturing +3.5 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 3.0%
4.4% Transport & warehousing +0.1 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.8% Other services ◂ +0.6 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 21.1%
19.3% Labourers ◂ +1.3 pts 18.0%
11.7% Technicians & trades +0.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 10.9%
7.6% Managers +1.4 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.0% Professionals +1.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
4.4% Sales workers +3.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.7% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.7 higher in Boggabri
6.4 90th pct 4.6 56th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boggabriin Curlewis +1.1 more in Boggabri
6.8 89th pct 5.6 69th pct
15-min city in Boggabriin Curlewis +11.6 pts higher in Curlewis
82.5% 73rd pct 94.1% 88th pct
Walk to shops in Boggabriin Curlewis +78.1 pts higher in Boggabri
78.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boggabriin Curlewis +23.5 pts higher in Curlewis
69.8% 63rd pct 93.4% 88th pct
Walk to school in Boggabriin Curlewis +11.5 pts higher in Curlewis
81.7% 65th pct 93.1% 83rd pct
Walk to a park in Boggabriin Curlewis +4.1 pts higher in Curlewis
90.7% 44th pct 94.8% 57th pct
Walk to health in Boggabriin Curlewis +91.0 pts higher in Boggabri
91.0% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boggabriin Curlewis +14.1 more in Boggabri
37.3 80th pct 23.1 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Boggabriin Curlewis +2 higher in Boggabri
18 27th pct 16 24th pct
Mean slope in Boggabriin Curlewis +0.4 pts higher in Boggabri
2.8% 17th pct 2.4% 7th pct

Compare Boggabri with nearby areas

Gunnedah Narrabri Curlewis Barraba Manilla Wee Waa Attunga Werris Creek

Compare Curlewis with nearby areas

Gunnedah Werris Creek Boggabri Quirindi Manilla Attunga Tamworth Kingswood

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boggabri vs Curlewis [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL121009/boggabri/vs/UCL121029/curlewis