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Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach vs Coomba Park

Name: Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach vs Coomba Park — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach profile · Coomba Park profile

Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach Coomba Park

Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach (L) and Coomba Park (L) are two nearby areas with very different profiles. Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach (L) is a more affluent and educated area, where 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and typical weekly household income is $1,398. In contrast, Coomba Park (L) has a much lower typical household income of $757 and only 7.6% of adults with a degree. Residents in Coomba Park (L) are also far older, with a typical age of 62 compared to 53 in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach (L), and they face more health challenges, with 50.4% living with a long-term health condition.

Everyday life shares some common ground in both places, as they have similar proportions of people in de facto relationships and very few residents who speak a language other than English at home. However, their directions have diverged over time; for example, the gap in typical household income has widened since 2011. Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach (L) is somewhat walkable and has a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000, while Coomba Park (L) is car-dependent with a typical monthly payment of $874.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 25.8 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach Separate houses: 24.9 pts higher in Coomba Park Participation: 24.0 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach PT commute: 1.8 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach Needs assistance: 9.0 pts higher in Coomba Park

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +81 larger in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap narrowing

668 43rd pct 587 39th pct

Median age in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +9 yrs older in Coomba Park gap widening

53 yrs 77th pct 62 yrs 98th pct

Age structure

31.0% Seniors (65+) +8.4 pts ▸ 39.4%

30.1% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 34.8%

15.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.2 pts 8.3%

15.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 11.2%

6.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.1 pts 4.8%

Marital status

51.2% Married ◂ +1.6 pts 49.6%

24.6% Never married ◂ +1.7 pts 22.9%

15.5% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 16.6%

4.2% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 8.4%

4.2% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach Coomba Park

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +3.3 pts 75.5%

4.3% England +1.8 pts ▸ 6.1%

1.2% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

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

46.1% English ◂ +4.0 pts 42.1%

43.1% Australian ◂ +6.7 pts 36.5%

14.8% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 13.1%

13.0% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 12.3%

2.4% German +2.0 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.1% Italian ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Dutch even 1.5%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.6% English only +0.6 pts ▸ 91.1%

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% 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

53.1% No religion ◂ +16.0 pts 37.1%

37.1% Christianity +14.5 pts ▸ 51.6%

9.0% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 8.9%

0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.4% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

52.2% Year 12 ◂ +25.8 pts 26.4%

26.4% Year 10 +13.9 pts ▸ 40.3%

6.5% Year 9 or below +12.5 pts ▸ 19.0%

5.5% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

24.3% Certificate III / IV +18.2 pts ▸ 42.5%

24.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.9 pts 11.4%

12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 2.6%

3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 1.1%

2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 1.5%

Field of qualification

12.0% Engineering & related +4.5 pts ▸ 16.5%

16.3% Management & commerce ◂ +1.6 pts 14.7%

10.8% Education ◂ +7.1 pts 3.7%

10.5% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 9.9%

9.3% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 10.3%

9.3% Health ◂ +3.4 pts 5.9%

6.8% Creative arts ◂ +3.8 pts 2.9%

1.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

3.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.5 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 2.9%

0.0% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +$317 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap widening

$729 63rd pct $412 9th pct

Household income in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +$641 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap narrowing

$1,398 60th pct $757 2nd pct

Family income in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +$928 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap widening

$1,839 67th pct $911 6th pct

Household income distribution

28.9% $650–$1,499 +16.6 pts ▸ 45.6%

20.1% Under $650 +15.2 pts ▸ 35.3%

26.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 11.7%

11.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.7 pts 1.1%

5.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.4% Under $650 +29.3 pts ▸ 67.7%

30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.9 pts 20.7%

13.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 3.2%

6.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 1.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Arthritis +15.6 pts ▸ 25.2%

6.1% Mental health +9.7 pts ▸ 15.8%

9.3% Other condition +3.0 pts ▸ 12.3%

3.4% Diabetes +8.3 pts ▸ 11.8%

3.6% Heart disease +7.8 pts ▸ 11.4%

6.1% Asthma +4.4 pts ▸ 10.6%

2.1% Lung condition +3.9 pts ▸ 6.0%

4.5% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.6% Stroke +3.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.6% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.4% None ◂ +24.3 pts 40.0%

18.4% One condition +10.7 pts ▸ 29.1%

2.5% Three or more +8.9 pts ▸ 11.4%

6.0% Two conditions +4.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +0.3 larger in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

40.1% Couples without children +15.8 pts ▸ 56.0%

45.8% Couples with children ◂ +18.3 pts 27.5%

12.6% One-parent families +3.5 pts ▸ 16.1%

0.6% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Household size

43.2% 2 people +5.2 pts ▸ 48.4%

31.1% 1 person +5.6 pts ▸ 36.7%

8.8% 3 people ◂ +1.4 pts 7.4%

8.8% 4 people ◂ +3.5 pts 5.3%

5.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 1.1%

2.2% 6 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +$30 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap widening

$340 73rd pct $310 63rd pct

Mortgage in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +$1,126 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap narrowing

$2,000 88th pct $874 15th pct

People / bedroom in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +0.10 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach gap widening

0.80 57th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.5% Owned outright +12.0 pts ▸ 62.5%

23.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.5 pts 23.3%

22.0% Rented ◂ +8.9 pts 13.1%

1.1% Not stated +3.5 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.3% Other tenure ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

75.1% Separate house +24.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

5.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other dwelling ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

33.0% 3 bedrooms +12.6 pts ▸ 45.6%

33.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 28.3%

20.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 14.5%

8.1% 5 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 3.5%

4.0% 1 bedroom +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

41.7% $200–$349 ◂ +14.6 pts 27.0%

38.3% $350–$549 +2.2 pts ▸ 40.5%

8.3% Under $200 +13.3 pts ▸ 21.6%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +57.6 pts ▸ 57.6%

40.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +33.9 pts 6.1%

26.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +9.5 pts 16.7%

12.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.8 pts 4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

51.1% Car (driver) +9.4 pts ▸ 60.5%

26.8% Worked at home ◂ +7.5 pts 19.4%

5.4% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

2.9% Car (passenger) +1.9 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.8% Bus ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.7% 1 vehicle +5.4 pts ▸ 49.1%

39.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 33.7%

11.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 10.0%

1.1% No vehicle +3.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

2.6% 4 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.2% Retail trade +8.9 pts ▸ 16.1%

15.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.9 pts 13.7%

14.9% Construction ◂ +5.2 pts 9.7%

13.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.5 pts 11.3%

4.3% Administrative & support +5.3 pts ▸ 9.7%

9.4% Education & training ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

2.5% Other services +4.7 pts ▸ 7.3%

6.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.4 pts 6.5%

4.3% Manufacturing +2.1 pts ▸ 6.5%

4.7% Public administration & safety +1.7 pts ▸ 6.5%

1.1% Transport & warehousing +2.9 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.6% Rental & real estate ◂ +1.2 pts 2.4%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Managers ◂ +7.7 pts 12.9%

18.8% Professionals ◂ +7.6 pts 11.3%

6.2% Labourers +11.6 pts ▸ 17.7%

17.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.3 pts 13.7%

12.0% Community & personal service +1.8 pts ▸ 13.7%

13.4% Clerical & administrative +0.3 pts ▸ 13.7%

7.2% Sales workers +6.5 pts ▸ 13.7%

1.4% Machinery operators & drivers +1.0 pts ▸ 2.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +4.3 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

4.8 59th pct 0.5 4th pct

Types ≤15 min in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +3.8 more in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

4.7 52nd pct 0.9 8th pct

15-min city in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +68.8 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

68.8% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +69.1 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

69.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +95.3 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

95.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +75.0 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

75.0% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +90.7 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

90.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +58.9 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

58.9% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +34.0 more in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

37.4 81st pct 3.4 7th pct

Intersections/km² in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +3 higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

22 33rd pct 18 28th pct

Mean slope in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach in Coomba Park +0.4 pts higher in Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach

7.8% 83rd pct 7.4% 80th pct

Compare Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach with nearby areas

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Compare Coomba Park with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach vs Coomba Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL121010/boomerang-beach-blueys-beach/vs/UCL121023/coomba-park