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Captains Flat vs Sutton

Name: Captains Flat vs Sutton — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Captains Flat profile · Sutton profile

Captains Flat Sutton

Captains Flat and Sutton are small New South Wales localities about 50 km apart with very different profiles. Sutton has a much more highly qualified population, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 10.5% in Captains Flat. This gap is seen in incomes too; the typical household income in Sutton is $3,424 per week, which is far higher than the $1,508 seen in Captains Flat. In contrast, Captains Flat has a higher share of one-parent families (18.7% versus 4.7%) and more people living alone (31.2% versus 14.0%).

Both areas are effectively alike in their use of English and their reliance on cars, as neither has any residents who commute by public transport. While they share these daily patterns, they have tracked differently since 2011. The income gap has widened significantly, and Sutton has seen its lead grow in education and volunteer rates. Meanwhile, the proportion of people in Captains Flat with a long-term health condition is far higher than in Sutton, at 40.0% compared to 26.8%.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 34.6 pts higher in Sutton Bachelor+: 29.8 pts higher in Sutton Household income: $1,916 higher in Sutton 3+ bedrooms: 28.2 pts higher in Sutton Mortgage: $1,229 higher in Sutton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Captains Flat in Sutton +189 larger in Captains Flat gap widening

473 32nd pct 284 15th pct

Median age in Captains Flat in Sutton +2 yrs older in Captains Flat gap narrowing

38 yrs 25th pct 36 yrs 18th pct

Age structure

28.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.2 pts 23.6%

27.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 26.4%

21.1% Children (0–14) +3.9 pts ▸ 25.0%

8.5% Youth (15–24) +6.7 pts ▸ 15.1%

12.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.3 pts 11.6%

Marital status

30.9% Married +24.6 pts ▸ 55.6%

41.4% Never married ◂ +7.1 pts 34.3%

15.6% Divorced ◂ +8.6 pts 6.9%

7.0% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 2.3%

4.3% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Captains Flat Sutton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.9% Australia +7.1 pts ▸ 87.0%

4.2% England +2.1 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% India +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.7% Philippines ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%

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

42.9% English +4.6 pts ▸ 47.5%

46.5% Australian ◂ +1.4 pts 45.1%

16.1% Irish ◂ +4.4 pts 11.6%

8.2% Scottish +4.8 pts ▸ 13.0%

6.1% German ◂ +2.3 pts 3.9%

1.5% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.6% Chinese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

2.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 1.1%

0.0% Indian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.8% English only +8.7 pts ▸ 97.5%

0.0% Punjabi +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.1% Tagalog ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

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% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

46.1% No religion +13.1 pts ▸ 59.2%

45.0% Christianity ◂ +9.1 pts 35.9%

8.7% Not stated ◂ +5.5 pts 3.2%

0.6% Other religions +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.6% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.3% Year 12 +34.6 pts ▸ 78.9%

28.9% Year 10 ◂ +14.8 pts 14.1%

11.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.9 pts 1.5%

8.0% Year 11 ◂ +5.5 pts 2.5%

Highest qualification level

42.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.6 pts 22.0%

13.7% Bachelor degree +17.2 pts ▸ 31.0%

12.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.2 pts ▸ 15.5%

3.3% Postgraduate degree +10.4 pts ▸ 13.7%

1.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.7 pts ▸ 7.1%

1.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.8% Management & commerce +7.8 pts ▸ 19.6%

16.1% Society & culture ◂ +1.8 pts 14.3%

13.3% Engineering & related ◂ +6.1 pts 7.1%

7.6% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 10.7%

5.7% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

4.3% Education +4.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 1.8%

4.7% Creative arts +0.6 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences +3.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

0.0% Information technology +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

2.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.6 pts 1.8%

Income

Personal income in Captains Flat in Sutton +$553 higher in Sutton gap widening

$981 90th pct $1,534 100th pct

Household income in Captains Flat in Sutton +$1,916 higher in Sutton gap widening

$1,508 66th pct $3,424 100th pct

Family income in Captains Flat in Sutton +$1,589 higher in Sutton gap widening

$2,125 82nd pct $3,714 100th pct

Household income distribution

5.9% $4,000 or more +35.9 pts ▸ 41.9%

28.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 24.4%

25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.3 pts 3.5%

9.7% $3,000–$3,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 17.4%

17.2% Under $650 ◂ +7.9 pts 9.3%

Personal income distribution

21.2% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 41.2%

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.1 pts 22.7%

33.9% Under $650 ◂ +7.5 pts 26.4%

1.1% $3,000 or more +12.4 pts ▸ 13.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.9% Arthritis ◂ +10.6 pts 6.3%

15.0% Mental health ◂ +6.9 pts 8.1%

13.7% Asthma ◂ +4.9 pts 8.8%

9.1% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

6.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 3.2%

5.7% Lung condition ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

4.9% Heart disease ◂ +1.3 pts 3.5%

2.5% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.7% None +18.6 pts ▸ 69.4%

22.2% One condition even 22.2%

10.6% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 5.3%

7.4% Three or more ◂ +5.6 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Captains Flat in Sutton +0.7 larger in Sutton gap widening

2.4 57th pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

55.2% Couples with children +19.7 pts ▸ 74.9%

25.3% Couples without children ◂ +4.1 pts 21.2%

18.7% One-parent families ◂ +14.0 pts 4.7%

1.7% Other families ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

34.4% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 34.9%

31.2% 1 person ◂ +17.2 pts 14.0%

11.8% 4 people +13.8 pts ▸ 25.6%

11.3% 3 people +6.2 pts ▸ 17.4%

4.8% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 15.1%

2.7% 6 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Captains Flat in Sutton +$195 higher in Sutton gap widening

$300 59th pct $495 97th pct

Mortgage in Captains Flat in Sutton +$1,229 higher in Sutton gap widening

$1,300 43rd pct $2,529 100th pct

People / bedroom in Captains Flat in Sutton +0.10 higher in Captains Flat gap steady

0.90 88th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.8% Owned with a mortgage +10.3 pts ▸ 58.1%

34.9% Owned outright ◂ +11.7 pts 23.3%

14.5% Rented +2.9 pts ▸ 17.4%

2.7% Other tenure +0.8 pts ▸ 3.5%

3.2% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.4% Separate house +1.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +18.8 pts 29.1%

10.8% 4 bedrooms +31.1 pts ▸ 41.9%

31.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.0 pts 8.1%

1.6% 5 or more +15.8 pts ▸ 17.4%

6.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.0 pts 3.5%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

40.7% $350–$549 +19.3 pts ▸ 60.0%

48.1% $200–$349 ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +45.7 pts 6.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

11.2% $1,800–$2,999 +16.8 pts ▸ 28.0%

22.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +8.5 pts 14.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

66.8% Car (driver) +8.9 pts ▸ 75.8%

10.0% Worked at home +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

7.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 3.6%

2.3% Walked ◂ +2.3 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

37.3% 2 vehicles +16.2 pts ▸ 53.5%

42.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +26.4 pts 16.3%

9.7% 3 vehicles +5.4 pts ▸ 15.1%

4.9% 4 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 15.1%

0.0% No vehicle +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.5% Public administration & safety +5.0 pts ▸ 25.5%

12.7% Construction ◂ +1.2 pts 11.5%

5.9% Professional & technical +6.2 pts ▸ 12.1%

5.9% Education & training +2.0 pts ▸ 7.9%

7.7% Retail trade ◂ +4.7 pts 3.0%

6.4% Health care & social assistance +0.9 pts ▸ 7.3%

6.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.0 pts 1.8%

3.2% Accommodation & food +1.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.1% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.1% Manufacturing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%

3.6% Media & telecommunications even 3.6%

3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.8% Professionals +18.3 pts ▸ 35.2%

12.7% Managers +7.9 pts ▸ 20.6%

17.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.0 pts 12.7%

14.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.2 pts 10.9%

11.4% Labourers ◂ +7.7 pts 3.6%

10.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.4 pts 8.5%

10.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.1 pts 1.8%

5.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.8 pts 4.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Captains Flat in Sutton +0.5 higher in Captains Flat

3.7 40th pct 3.1 32nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Captains Flat in Sutton +0.5 more in Captains Flat

4.6 50th pct 4.1 42nd pct

15-min city in Captains Flat in Sutton +12.1 pts higher in Captains Flat

75.7% 66th pct 63.6% 53rd pct

Walk to shops in Captains Flat in Sutton +89.3 pts higher in Sutton

0.0% 0th pct 89.3% 80th pct

Walk to transit in Captains Flat in Sutton even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Captains Flat in Sutton +8.2 pts higher in Captains Flat

98.0% 94th pct 89.8% 78th pct

Walk to a park in Captains Flat in Sutton +32.2 pts higher in Captains Flat

99.7% 88th pct 67.5% 24th pct

Walk to health in Captains Flat in Sutton even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Captains Flat in Sutton +10.6 more in Captains Flat

31.7 75th pct 21.1 57th pct

Intersections/km² in Captains Flat in Sutton +15 higher in Captains Flat

35 54th pct 20 30th pct

Mean slope in Captains Flat in Sutton +6.3 pts higher in Captains Flat

11.1% 93rd pct 4.7% 51st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Captains Flat vs Sutton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122032/captains-flat/vs/UCL122124/sutton