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Barellan vs Bilbul

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 40 km apart · Barellan profile · Bilbul profile

Barellan Bilbul

Barellan (L) and Bilbul (L) are two small New South Wales areas with very different economic and social profiles. Bilbul (L) is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $1,875 and 25.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. In contrast, Barellan (L) is far more affordable but has lower incomes; the typical household earns $981 a week, and no one earns $3,000 or more. Barellan (L) also has a much older population, with 31.2% aged 65 and over, and a higher share of one-parent families at 27.1% compared to just 3.0% in Bilbul (L).

Both areas share a similar landscape with almost no use of public transport for commuting and a lack of nearby grocery stores. While they are similar in these ways, their accessibility differs greatly. Barellan (L) is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a short walk of a school or park. Bilbul (L) is car-dependent, with 0% of homes near these services. Since 2011, the gaps in income and employment have widened, with Bilbul (L) seeing a significant increase in typical earnings relative to Barellan (L).

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 24.0 pts higher in Barellan Mortgage: $662 higher in Bilbul Household income: $894 higher in Bilbul No car: 9.2 pts higher in Barellan Living alone: 20.5 pts higher in Barellan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barellanin Bilbul +25 larger in Barellan gap widening
276 14th pct 251 13th pct
Median age in Barellanin Bilbul +6 yrs older in Barellan gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Barellanin Bilbul +4.4 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
12.0% 82nd pct 7.6% 71st pct
Aged 65+ in Barellanin Bilbul +10.0 pts higher in Barellan gap steady
31.2% 78th pct 21.1% 46th pct
Under 15 in Barellanin Bilbul +6.4 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
12.3% 15th pct 18.7% 59th pct
De facto in Barellanin Bilbul +2.9 pts higher in Bilbul gap steady
5.6% 2nd pct 8.5% 11th pct

Age structure

31.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.0 pts 21.1%
28.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 27.5%
19.9% Young adults (25–44) +6.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
12.3% Children (0–14) +6.4 pts ▸ 18.7%
11.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 10.4%

Marital status

37.6% Married +24.3 pts ▸ 61.9%
35.0% Never married ◂ +7.4 pts 27.6%
12.8% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 6.7%
11.5% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 1.9%
5.1% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 1.4%

Age & sex structure

Barellan Bilbul

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barellanin Bilbul +6.8 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
4.3% 10th pct 11.2% 52nd pct

Country of birth

85.1% Australia ◂ +5.1 pts 80.1%
0.0% South Africa +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italy +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.9% English ◂ +14.3 pts 34.7%
34.1% Australian +2.6 pts ▸ 36.7%
1.1% Italian +19.2 pts ▸ 20.3%
17.8% Irish ◂ +9.8 pts 8.0%
9.8% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 7.6%
4.3% German ◂ +2.4 pts 2.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Barellanin Bilbul +9.3 pts higher in Bilbul gap steady
1.4% 13th pct 10.8% 86th pct
Limited English in Barellanin Bilbul even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.0% English only ◂ +8.8 pts 79.3%
0.0% Punjabi +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Barellanin Bilbul +4.8 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
23.9% 9th pct 19.1% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

60.5% Christianity +10.0 pts ▸ 70.5%
23.9% No religion ◂ +4.8 pts 19.1%
9.1% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.9% Islam ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 1.2%
1.1% Hinduism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Barellanin Bilbul +8.0 pts higher in Bilbul gap narrowing
26.5% 12th pct 34.5% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Barellanin Bilbul +1.2 pts higher in Bilbul gap narrowing
6.0% 13th pct 7.1% 20th pct

Highest year of school

26.5% Year 12 +8.0 pts ▸ 34.5%
32.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.1 pts 30.5%
23.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.9 pts 13.0%
7.0% Year 11 even 7.0%

Highest qualification level

46.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.3 pts 40.3%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.7 pts ▸ 12.4%
9.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.2 pts 8.5%
2.9% Certificate I / II +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.5% Management & commerce +3.7 pts ▸ 20.2%
17.5% Education ◂ +10.5 pts 7.0%
16.5% Engineering & related ◂ +1.0 pts 15.5%
7.8% Society & culture ◂ +4.7 pts 3.1%
3.9% Architecture & building +3.9 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Information technology +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%
3.9% Health ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Creative arts +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Income

Personal income in Barellanin Bilbul +$342 higher in Bilbul gap widening
$562 29th pct $904 87th pct
Household income in Barellanin Bilbul +$894 higher in Bilbul gap widening
$981 22nd pct $1,875 83rd pct
Family income in Barellanin Bilbul +$710 higher in Bilbul gap widening
$1,463 41st pct $2,173 84th pct
High earners in Barellanin Bilbul +3.4 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
4.7% 33rd pct 8.1% 64th pct
High-income homes in Barellanin Bilbul +25.6 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.6% 88th pct

Household income distribution

24.0% $1,500–$2,999 +24.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
30.2% Under $650 ◂ +20.9 pts 9.3%
27.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 25.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.5 pts 28.1%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 39.5%
13.2% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barellanin Bilbul +6.0 pts higher in Barellan
35.5% 63rd pct 29.5% 32nd pct
Mental health in Barellanin Bilbul +5.1 pts higher in Barellan
12.3% 80th pct 7.2% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in Barellanin Bilbul +3.1 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
9.1% 79th pct 6.0% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.4% Arthritis ◂ +5.4 pts 8.0%
12.7% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 12.4%
12.3% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 7.2%
5.8% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 8.4%
7.2% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 4.0%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 2.0%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 4.0%
4.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 1.2%
2.9% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 1.6%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.2% None +7.6 pts ▸ 59.8%
20.3% One condition +1.2 pts ▸ 21.5%
9.4% Three or more ◂ +7.0 pts 2.4%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Barellanin Bilbul +8.2 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
20.1% 69th pct 11.9% 17th pct
Unpaid carers in Barellanin Bilbul +5.0 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
15.0% 76th pct 10.0% 17th pct
Unpaid child care in Barellanin Bilbul +3.5 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
22.2% 38th pct 25.7% 57th pct
Defence service in Barellanin Bilbul +2.1 pts higher in Barellan
2.1% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barellanin Bilbul +11.0 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
28.6% 85th pct 17.6% 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barellanin Bilbul +0.5 larger in Bilbul gap steady
2.0 14th pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Barellanin Bilbul +24.0 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
27.1% 90th pct 3.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Barellanin Bilbul +20.5 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
45.0% 95th pct 24.4% 35th pct

Family composition

41.4% Couples with children +26.2 pts ▸ 67.7%
29.8% Couples without children +1.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
27.1% One-parent families ◂ +24.0 pts 3.0%
2.2% Other families ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

45.0% 1 person ◂ +20.5 pts 24.4%
31.8% 2 people +10.1 pts ▸ 41.9%
8.5% 3 people +6.6 pts ▸ 15.1%
10.1% 4 people +5.0 pts ▸ 15.1%
2.3% 5 people +9.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% 6 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Barellanin Bilbul +$50 higher in Bilbul gap narrowing
$200 23rd pct $250 43rd pct
Mortgage in Barellanin Bilbul +$662 higher in Bilbul gap widening
$707 7th pct $1,369 50th pct
People / bedroom in Barellanin Bilbul even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Barellanin Bilbul +4.3 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
19.4% 43rd pct 15.1% 29th pct
Owned outright in Barellanin Bilbul +11.2 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
49.6% 81st pct 38.4% 46th pct
Separate houses in Barellanin Bilbul +7.8 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
92.2% 43rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Barellanin Bilbul +15.1 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
79.1% 57th pct 94.2% 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.6% Owned outright ◂ +11.2 pts 38.4%
27.1% Owned with a mortgage +18.2 pts ▸ 45.3%
19.4% Rented ◂ +4.3 pts 15.1%
3.1% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.2% Separate house +10.1 pts ▸ 102.3%
2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 44.2%
22.5% 4 bedrooms +19.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
12.4% 2 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 14.0%
7.8% 5 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $200–$349 +55.4 pts ▸ 115.4%
28.0% Under $200 ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

68.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +60.9 pts 7.7%
11.4% $1,000–$1,799 +27.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Barellanin Bilbul +9.2 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
9.2% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Barellanin Bilbul +2.9 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
2.9% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Barellanin Bilbul even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) +21.9 pts ▸ 87.6%
12.4% Walked ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.3 pts 2.3%
2.9% Worked at home ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.5 pts 30.3%
35.0% 2 vehicles +3.2 pts ▸ 38.2%
9.2% 3 vehicles +9.9 pts ▸ 19.1%
9.2% No vehicle ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% 4 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 7.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barellanin Bilbul +6.3 pts higher in Bilbul gap narrowing
20.9% 8th pct 27.2% 17th pct
Recent arrivals in Barellanin Bilbul
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Barellanin Bilbul +3.9 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
6.2% 69th pct 2.3% 13th pct
Participation in Barellanin Bilbul +13.1 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
48.3% 36th pct 61.4% 75th pct
Full-time in Barellanin Bilbul +10.0 pts higher in Bilbul gap widening
62.9% 82nd pct 72.9% 100th pct

Industries people work in

14.3% Manufacturing +9.0 pts ▸ 23.3%
14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.3 pts 7.0%
12.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.7 pts 4.7%
11.4% Education & training ◂ +2.1 pts 9.3%
7.6% Construction +2.5 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.6% Retail trade +0.7 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 3.1%
7.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.4 pts 6.2%
2.9% Public administration & safety +1.8 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Other services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +1.5 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

11.4% Technicians & trades +8.0 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.4 pts 7.8%
16.2% Labourers ◂ +6.1 pts 10.1%
13.3% Managers +1.4 pts ▸ 14.7%
9.5% Clerical & administrative +3.7 pts ▸ 13.2%
11.4% Professionals +0.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 9.3%
8.6% Sales workers ◂ +2.4 pts 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Barellanin Bilbul +4.4 higher in Barellan
5.6 77th pct 1.2 12th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barellanin Bilbul +5.9 more in Barellan
6.9 91st pct 1.0 9th pct
15-min city in Barellanin Bilbul +100.0 pts higher in Barellan
100.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Barellanin Bilbul even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Barellanin Bilbul +6.1 pts higher in Bilbul
86.6% 79th pct 92.7% 86th pct
Walk to school in Barellanin Bilbul +100.0 pts higher in Barellan
100.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Barellanin Bilbul +100.0 pts higher in Barellan
100.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Barellanin Bilbul +96.4 pts higher in Barellan
96.4% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barellanin Bilbul +60.9 more in Barellan
68.8 94th pct 8.0 18th pct
Intersections/km² in Barellanin Bilbul +28 higher in Barellan
59 79th pct 32 50th pct
Mean slope in Barellanin Bilbul +0.1 pts higher in Bilbul
1.9% 0th pct 2.1% 1st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barellan vs Bilbul [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122012/barellan/vs/UCL122016/bilbul