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Hastings Point vs Tumbulgum

Name: Hastings Point vs Tumbulgum — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Hastings Point profile · Tumbulgum profile

Hastings Point Tumbulgum

Hastings Point and Tumbulgum are two nearby New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Hastings Point is an older community where the typical resident is 67 and 55.5% of people are aged 65 and over. In contrast, Tumbulgum is younger, with a typical age of 42 and a far higher share of children under 15 (17.8% compared to 6.5%). Tumbulgum also has a higher typical weekly household income of $2,031, while Hastings Point is much lower at $744. These differences extend to housing; 97.2% of homes in Tumbulgum are separate houses, whereas Hastings Point has a higher mix of flats and apartments.

Both areas are nearly identical in that almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, they have drifted apart since 2011. The gap in typical ages has widened significantly, and the difference in weekly incomes has grown. Tumbulgum has also become much more likely to have adults working or looking for work (70.2%) compared to Hastings Point (27.3%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in Hastings Point Aged 65+: 42.7 pts higher in Hastings Point Household income: $1,287 higher in Tumbulgum Family income: $1,293 higher in Tumbulgum Living alone: 29.9 pts higher in Hastings Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +279 larger in Hastings Point gap narrowing

661 43rd pct 382 24th pct

Median age in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +25 yrs older in Hastings Point gap widening

67 yrs 100th pct 42 yrs 39th pct

Age structure

55.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +42.7 pts 12.8%

23.0% Older adults (45–64) +11.6 pts ▸ 34.6%

11.5% Young adults (25–44) +14.7 pts ▸ 26.2%

6.5% Children (0–14) +11.3 pts ▸ 17.8%

4.2% Youth (15–24) +3.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

Marital status

45.3% Married +0.3 pts ▸ 45.6%

21.7% Never married +10.7 pts ▸ 32.4%

16.4% Divorced ◂ +1.8 pts 14.6%

12.5% Widowed ◂ +9.6 pts 2.9%

4.2% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Hastings Point Tumbulgum

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

71.9% Australia +9.6 pts ▸ 81.4%

7.9% England ◂ +1.3 pts 6.5%

4.4% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.8%

0.0% Philippines +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

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

51.4% English ◂ +6.9 pts 44.5%

31.0% Australian +11.7 pts ▸ 42.7%

12.3% Irish +2.9 pts ▸ 15.2%

13.3% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 12.3%

6.5% German ◂ +2.1 pts 4.5%

0.5% Filipino +1.6 pts ▸ 2.1%

2.0% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.8%

0.5% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.6% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.4% English only +3.0 pts ▸ 92.4%

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

53.7% Christianity ◂ +6.3 pts 47.4%

33.0% No religion +10.5 pts ▸ 43.5%

12.0% Not stated ◂ +3.6 pts 8.4%

0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

28.6% Year 12 +21.6 pts ▸ 50.2%

34.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.0 pts 27.9%

16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.7 pts 7.1%

8.0% Year 11 +1.7 pts ▸ 9.8%

Highest qualification level

31.0% Certificate III / IV +12.1 pts ▸ 43.0%

13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.4 pts ▸ 17.4%

14.7% Bachelor degree +0.5 pts ▸ 15.2%

4.4% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%

0.9% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

10.3% Engineering & related +5.3 pts ▸ 15.7%

15.6% Management & commerce ◂ +5.2 pts 10.4%

9.4% Society & culture +5.3 pts ▸ 14.8%

9.1% Architecture & building +3.0 pts ▸ 12.2%

5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

8.3% Education +0.9 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.3% Health even 8.3%

2.9% Creative arts +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

2.9% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%

1.2% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.2% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +$328 higher in Tumbulgum gap widening

$520 20th pct $848 83rd pct

Household income in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +$1,287 higher in Tumbulgum gap widening

$744 1st pct $2,031 87th pct

Family income in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +$1,293 higher in Tumbulgum gap widening

$1,006 9th pct $2,299 87th pct

Household income distribution

14.2% $1,500–$2,999 +27.6 pts ▸ 41.8%

41.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.5 pts 17.7%

37.3% Under $650 ◂ +33.7 pts 3.5%

3.6% $3,000–$3,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 12.8%

1.2% $4,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 4.3%

Personal income distribution

59.8% Under $650 ◂ +22.6 pts 37.2%

23.0% $650–$1,499 +11.3 pts ▸ 34.3%

6.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.5 pts ▸ 20.1%

0.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

23.0% Arthritis ◂ +16.2 pts 6.8%

10.6% Heart disease ◂ +7.2 pts 3.4%

9.2% Mental health ◂ +1.1 pts 8.1%

8.8% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 7.9%

8.3% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 5.5%

8.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.0 pts 4.2%

7.7% Lung condition ◂ +6.9 pts 0.8%

7.4% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 2.6%

2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.6% None +20.6 pts ▸ 64.1%

22.4% One condition ◂ +4.1 pts 18.3%

13.2% Two conditions ◂ +9.5 pts 3.7%

8.9% Three or more ◂ +7.4 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +0.9 larger in Tumbulgum gap widening

1.7 0th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

65.4% Couples without children ◂ +33.9 pts 31.5%

20.5% Couples with children +39.4 pts ▸ 59.9%

12.6% One-parent families ◂ +3.6 pts 8.9%

1.0% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%

Household size

47.0% 1 person ◂ +29.9 pts 17.0%

44.8% 2 people ◂ +1.6 pts 43.3%

3.6% 4 people +13.4 pts ▸ 17.0%

3.9% 3 people +12.4 pts ▸ 16.3%

0.9% 5 people +4.8 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +$153 higher in Tumbulgum gap widening

$290 56th pct $443 91st pct

Mortgage in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +$990 higher in Tumbulgum gap widening

$960 20th pct $1,950 87th pct

People / bedroom in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +0.10 higher in Tumbulgum gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.90 88th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.3% Owned outright ◂ +25.4 pts 31.9%

7.6% Owned with a mortgage +42.8 pts ▸ 50.4%

16.4% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 12.8%

16.1% Other tenure ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Types of homes

53.3% Separate house +43.8 pts ▸ 97.2%

32.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%

7.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

7.0% Other dwelling ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

61.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +48.4 pts 12.8%

18.8% 3 bedrooms +39.4 pts ▸ 58.2%

3.9% 4 bedrooms +11.0 pts ▸ 14.9%

13.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.5 pts 2.8%

1.2% 5 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

20.4% $350–$549 +24.1 pts ▸ 44.4%

31.5% $200–$349 ◂ +31.5 pts 0.0%

24.1% Under $200 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%

7.4% $550–$749 ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.0% $1,800–$2,999 +8.6 pts ▸ 36.6%

36.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.9 pts 21.1%

16.0% $1,000–$1,799 +13.6 pts ▸ 29.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

59.4% Car (driver) +4.6 pts ▸ 64.0%

16.3% Worked at home ◂ +3.9 pts 12.3%

8.8% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 3.3%

1.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 1.4%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +44.6 pts 21.6%

23.4% 2 vehicles +21.3 pts ▸ 44.8%

3.4% 3 vehicles +13.7 pts ▸ 17.2%

1.3% 4 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.8% No vehicle ◂ +4.8 pts 3.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

10.0% Health care & social assistance +8.0 pts ▸ 18.0%

10.0% Construction +5.6 pts ▸ 15.6%

13.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 10.4%

12.5% Education & training ◂ +1.1 pts 11.4%

11.9% Retail trade ◂ +8.1 pts 3.8%

6.3% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 3.3%

5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +0.9 pts 4.7%

3.1% Administrative & support +0.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.1% Other services +0.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.2 pts 1.9%

3.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%

3.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.0% Technicians & trades +11.3 pts ▸ 21.3%

12.5% Community & personal service +5.0 pts ▸ 17.5%

16.9% Labourers ◂ +5.0 pts 11.8%

15.6% Professionals ◂ +1.4 pts 14.2%

11.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.9 pts 10.0%

11.3% Sales workers ◂ +6.0 pts 5.2%

10.6% Managers ◂ +0.7 pts 10.0%

8.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.4 pts 5.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +1.0 higher in Tumbulgum

5.3 70th pct 6.3 90th pct

Types ≤15 min in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +1.0 more in Tumbulgum

5.0 56th pct 6.0 75th pct

15-min city in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +6.5 pts higher in Tumbulgum

93.0% 86th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to shops in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +6.4 pts higher in Tumbulgum

93.2% 85th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to transit in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +2.0 pts higher in Tumbulgum

97.5% 96th pct 99.5% 100th pct

Walk to school in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +87.0 pts higher in Tumbulgum

12.5% 19th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to a park in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +0.5 pts higher in Hastings Point

100.0% 100th pct 99.5% 85th pct

Walk to health in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +2.0 more in Tumbulgum

24.2 63rd pct 26.2 67th pct

Intersections/km² in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +37 higher in Hastings Point

61 80th pct 24 37th pct

Mean slope in Hastings Point in Tumbulgum +0.1 pts higher in Tumbulgum

2.8% 15th pct 2.9% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hastings Point vs Tumbulgum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL121050/hastings-point/vs/UCL122141/tumbulgum