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Barellan vs Whitton

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 44 km apart · Barellan profile · Whitton profile

Barellan Whitton

Whitton (L) and Barellan (L) are two nearby small towns in New South Wales with different demographic profiles. Barellan (L) is much older, with 31.2% of people aged 65 and over compared to 14.5% in Whitton (L). This is consistent with a higher share of people living alone in Barellan (L) at 45.0%. In contrast, Whitton (L) has a younger feel, with 21.1% of its population being children under 15, compared to 12.3% in Barellan (L). Access to services also differs sharply; nearly all homes in Whitton (L) are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while almost all homes in Barellan (L) are within a short walk of health services.

Both areas share similar levels of unpaid care, with Whitton (L) at 9.6% and Barellan (L) at 15.0%, both sitting relatively close to the national figure. They also have similar proportions of people born overseas and those using other languages at home. Since 2011, the gap in typical age has narrowed as Whitton (L) has become older and Barellan (L) has seen its lead in seniority grow. Other gaps, such as the higher rate of volunteering in Barellan (L), have widened over the same period.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 0.9 pts higher in Whitton Aged 65+: 16.7 pts higher in Barellan Volunteering: 13.7 pts higher in Barellan Housework 15h+: 8.3 pts higher in Barellan Living alone: 15.5 pts higher in Barellan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barellanin Whitton +70 larger in Whitton gap widening
276 14th pct 346 21st pct
Median age in Barellanin Whitton +3 yrs older in Barellan gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Barellanin Whitton +1.6 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
12.0% 82nd pct 13.6% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Barellanin Whitton +16.7 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
31.2% 78th pct 14.5% 23rd pct
Under 15 in Barellanin Whitton +8.8 pts higher in Whitton gap widening
12.3% 15th pct 21.1% 75th pct
De facto in Barellanin Whitton +8.2 pts higher in Whitton gap widening
5.6% 2nd pct 13.8% 59th pct

Age structure

28.3% Older adults (45–64) +6.1 pts ▸ 34.4%
31.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.7 pts 14.5%
12.3% Children (0–14) +8.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.3 pts 17.6%
11.6% Youth (15–24) +3.7 pts ▸ 15.3%

Marital status

35.0% Never married +4.8 pts ▸ 39.9%
37.6% Married ◂ +2.0 pts 35.6%
12.8% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 6.8%
11.5% Divorced ◂ +3.4 pts 8.2%
5.1% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 8.9%

Age & sex structure

Barellan Whitton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barellanin Whitton +0.3 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
4.3% 10th pct 4.6% 11th pct

Country of birth

85.1% Australia ◂ +0.8 pts 84.4%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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

48.9% English ◂ +11.9 pts 37.0%
34.1% Australian +13.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
17.8% Irish ◂ +5.9 pts 11.8%
9.8% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 11.0%
4.3% German ◂ +2.0 pts 2.3%
1.1% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Barellanin Whitton +0.9 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
1.4% 13th pct 2.3% 26th pct
Limited English in Barellanin Whitton +0.9 pts higher in Whitton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 76th pct

Language used at home

88.0% English only ◂ +1.6 pts 86.4%
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

No religion in Barellanin Whitton +7.6 pts higher in Whitton gap widening
23.9% 9th pct 31.5% 17th pct

Religious affiliation

60.5% Christianity ◂ +7.9 pts 52.6%
23.9% No religion +7.6 pts ▸ 31.5%
9.1% Not stated +3.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
2.9% Islam ◂ +2.0 pts 0.9%
0.0% Other religions +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.2% Buddhism ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hinduism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Barellanin Whitton +4.7 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
26.5% 12th pct 21.8% 6th pct
Bachelor+ in Barellanin Whitton +2.8 pts higher in Barellan gap steady
6.0% 13th pct 3.2% 4th pct

Highest year of school

32.6% Year 10 +4.1 pts ▸ 36.7%
26.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.7 pts 21.8%
23.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.5 pts 20.4%
7.0% Year 11 even 6.9%

Highest qualification level

46.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.7 pts 31.9%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.9 pts ▸ 12.6%
9.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.5 pts 4.2%
2.9% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.5 pts 3.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.5% Engineering & related +3.7 pts ▸ 20.2%
17.5% Education ◂ +11.6 pts 5.9%
16.5% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 11.8%
7.8% Society & culture +5.7 pts ▸ 13.4%
3.9% Health +5.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
4.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Creative arts +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Barellanin Whitton +$32 higher in Whitton gap narrowing
$562 29th pct $594 36th pct
Household income in Barellanin Whitton +$151 higher in Whitton gap narrowing
$981 22nd pct $1,132 37th pct
Family income in Barellanin Whitton +$42 higher in Barellan gap narrowing
$1,463 41st pct $1,421 37th pct
High earners in Barellanin Whitton +4.7 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
4.7% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Barellanin Whitton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

27.1% $650–$1,499 +14.7 pts ▸ 41.9%
30.2% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 23.3%
24.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +3.2 pts 43.4%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 34.2%
13.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.9 pts 5.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barellanin Whitton +2.4 pts higher in Whitton
35.5% 63rd pct 37.9% 75th pct
Mental health in Barellanin Whitton +0.2 pts higher in Barellan
12.3% 80th pct 12.1% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Barellanin Whitton +0.2 pts higher in Whitton gap steady
9.1% 79th pct 9.2% 80th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Asthma +1.5 pts ▸ 14.2%
13.4% Arthritis ◂ +0.4 pts 13.0%
12.3% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 12.1%
5.8% Other condition +4.6 pts ▸ 10.4%
5.4% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 6.6%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 1.7%
4.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 3.5%
2.9% Stroke even 2.9%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.2% None ◂ +2.2 pts 50.0%
20.3% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 19.4%
7.2% Two conditions +4.0 pts ▸ 11.3%
9.4% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 6.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Barellanin Whitton +13.7 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
20.1% 69th pct 6.4% 4th pct
Unpaid carers in Barellanin Whitton +5.3 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
15.0% 76th pct 9.6% 14th pct
Unpaid child care in Barellanin Whitton +1.3 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
22.2% 38th pct 23.5% 45th pct
Defence service in Barellanin Whitton +0.7 pts higher in Whitton
2.1% 15th pct 2.9% 32nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Barellanin Whitton +8.3 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
28.6% 85th pct 20.3% 21st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barellanin Whitton +0.3 larger in Whitton gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.3 43rd pct
One-parent in Barellanin Whitton +1.2 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
27.1% 90th pct 25.9% 89th pct
Living alone in Barellanin Whitton +15.5 pts higher in Barellan gap widening
45.0% 95th pct 29.5% 51st pct

Family composition

41.4% Couples with children +4.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
29.8% Couples without children ◂ +1.5 pts 28.3%
27.1% One-parent families ◂ +1.2 pts 25.9%
2.2% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%

Household size

45.0% 1 person ◂ +15.5 pts 29.5%
31.8% 2 people +5.4 pts ▸ 37.2%
8.5% 3 people +6.2 pts ▸ 14.7%
10.1% 4 people ◂ +0.8 pts 9.3%
2.3% 5 people +3.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Barellanin Whitton even gap narrowing
$200 23rd pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in Barellanin Whitton +$42 higher in Barellan gap narrowing
$707 7th pct $665 5th pct
People / bedroom in Barellanin Whitton +0.10 higher in Whitton gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Barellanin Whitton +5.4 pts higher in Barellan gap steady
19.4% 43rd pct 14.0% 25th pct
Owned outright in Barellanin Whitton +4.7 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
49.6% 81st pct 45.0% 68th pct
Separate houses in Barellanin Whitton +7.8 pts higher in Whitton gap widening
92.2% 43rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Barellanin Whitton +1.6 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
79.1% 57th pct 77.5% 51st pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.6% Owned outright ◂ +4.7 pts 45.0%
27.1% Owned with a mortgage +8.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
19.4% Rented ◂ +5.4 pts 14.0%
3.1% Not stated +2.3 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.3% Other tenure +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%

Types of homes

92.2% Separate house +9.3 pts ▸ 101.6%
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 +7.0 pts ▸ 55.8%
22.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 16.3%
12.4% 2 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 16.3%
7.8% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 5.4%
4.7% 1 bedroom +0.8 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $200–$349 ◂ +21.1 pts 38.9%
28.0% Under $200 ◂ +5.8 pts 22.2%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

68.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +3.4 pts 65.2%
11.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.7 pts 8.7%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Barellanin Whitton even gap steady
9.2% 86th pct 9.2% 86th pct
Work from home in Barellanin Whitton +2.0 pts higher in Whitton gap widening
2.9% 12th pct 4.8% 27th pct
PT commute in Barellanin Whitton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) +15.7 pts ▸ 81.5%
12.4% Walked ◂ +9.2 pts 3.2%
7.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.6 pts 4.0%
2.9% Worked at home +2.0 pts ▸ 4.8%
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 ◂ +14.3 pts 31.5%
35.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.5 pts 28.5%
9.2% 3 vehicles +11.6 pts ▸ 20.8%
9.2% No vehicle +0.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.3% 4 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 7.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barellanin Whitton +5.5 pts higher in Whitton gap steady
20.9% 8th pct 26.4% 15th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Barellanin Whitton +1.4 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
6.2% 69th pct 7.6% 78th pct
Participation in Barellanin Whitton +1.7 pts higher in Barellan gap narrowing
48.3% 36th pct 46.6% 31st pct
Full-time in Barellanin Whitton +6.5 pts higher in Whitton gap narrowing
62.9% 82nd pct 69.4% 94th pct

Industries people work in

14.3% Manufacturing +7.5 pts ▸ 21.8%
14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.2 pts 12.1%
12.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.7 pts 5.6%
11.4% Education & training ◂ +9.0 pts 2.4%
8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.1 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.6% Retail trade ◂ +2.9 pts 5.6%
7.6% Construction ◂ +3.6 pts 4.0%
7.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.8 pts 4.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.9% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.2% Labourers +8.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.5 pts 13.7%
13.3% Managers +1.2 pts ▸ 14.5%
11.4% Technicians & trades +2.3 pts ▸ 13.7%
11.4% Professionals ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Community & personal service ◂ +0.1 pts 11.3%
9.5% Clerical & administrative +0.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.6% Sales workers ◂ +2.1 pts 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Barellanin Whitton +0.7 higher in Whitton
5.6 77th pct 6.3 89th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barellanin Whitton +0.0 more in Whitton
6.9 91st pct 7.0 91st pct
15-min city in Barellanin Whitton +0.4 pts higher in Barellan
100.0% 100th pct 99.6% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Barellanin Whitton +99.6 pts higher in Whitton
0.0% 0th pct 99.6% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Barellanin Whitton +7.9 pts higher in Whitton
86.6% 79th pct 94.5% 90th pct
Walk to school in Barellanin Whitton even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Barellanin Whitton even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Barellanin Whitton +96.4 pts higher in Barellan
96.4% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barellanin Whitton +39.9 more in Barellan
68.8 94th pct 28.9 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Barellanin Whitton +2 higher in Barellan
59 79th pct 58 78th pct
Mean slope in Barellanin Whitton +0.1 pts higher in Whitton
1.9% 0th pct 2.0% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barellan vs Whitton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122012/barellan/vs/UCL122149/whitton