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Clarenza vs Ulmarra

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Clarenza profile · Ulmarra profile

Clarenza Ulmarra

Ulmarra (L) and Clarenza (L) are two nearby areas in the Clarence Valley with very different financial and social profiles. Clarenza (L) is much wealthier, with a typical household income of $2,591 per week compared to just $933 in Ulmarra (L). In Clarenza (L), 46.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, while only 7.6% do so in Ulmarra (L). Ulmarra (L) is notably older and more reliant on rentals, with 34.2% of residents aged 65 and over and a rental rate of 32.2%, which is far higher than the 20.5% and 5.5% seen in Clarenza (L).

Both areas are almost identical in some ways, such as the 3.6% of residents who have served in the Defence Force and the total absence of people who speak little or no English. However, the gap in wealth has widened since 2011, with typical household incomes now $1,658 apart. While Ulmarra (L) is very walkable with many local shops and parks, Clarenza (L) is car-dependent. This contrast is clear in the homes; 100% of homes in Clarenza (L) have three or more bedrooms, compared to 75.4% in Ulmarra (L).

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Where they differ most

Renting: 26.7 pts higher in Ulmarra 3+ bedrooms: 24.6 pts higher in Clarenza Living alone: 23.2 pts higher in Ulmarra Participation: 22.7 pts higher in Clarenza No car: 8.8 pts higher in Ulmarra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clarenzain Ulmarra +189 larger in Ulmarra gap widening
229 12th pct 418 28th pct
Median age in Clarenzain Ulmarra +4 yrs older in Ulmarra gap narrowing
48 yrs 61st pct 52 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Clarenzain Ulmarra +6.9 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
2.6% 31st pct 9.6% 76th pct
Aged 65+ in Clarenzain Ulmarra +13.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
20.5% 44th pct 34.2% 86th pct
Under 15 in Clarenzain Ulmarra +2.2 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
13.1% 19th pct 15.3% 31st pct
De facto in Clarenzain Ulmarra +2.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
7.3% 8th pct 10.1% 18th pct

Age structure

20.5% Seniors (65+) +13.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
29.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.7 pts 23.0%
18.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.1 pts ▸ 18.9%
13.1% Children (0–14) +2.2 pts ▸ 15.3%
14.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.1 pts 8.9%

Marital status

62.6% Married ◂ +21.3 pts 41.3%
28.9% Never married +2.5 pts ▸ 31.4%
10.0% Divorced +1.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.2% Widowed +8.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
2.1% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Clarenza Ulmarra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Clarenzain Ulmarra +3.2 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
3.1% 6th pct 6.2% 17th pct

Country of birth

94.3% Australia ◂ +5.8 pts 88.5%
1.3% England +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% New Zealand +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines 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

54.6% Australian ◂ +8.7 pts 45.9%
43.7% English +2.5 pts ▸ 46.2%
15.3% Irish ◂ +3.1 pts 12.2%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 10.8%
5.7% German ◂ +0.4 pts 5.3%
0.0% Chinese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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 Clarenzain Ulmarra +1.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 15th pct
Limited English in Clarenzain Ulmarra even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.6% English only ◂ +1.6 pts 94.0%
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% 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 Clarenzain Ulmarra +9.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
31.0% 16th pct 40.7% 43rd pct

Religious affiliation

63.3% Christianity ◂ +10.9 pts 52.4%
31.0% No religion +9.7 pts ▸ 40.7%
2.6% Not stated +3.6 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Clarenzain Ulmarra +7.9 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
41.8% 60th pct 33.9% 34th pct
Bachelor+ in Clarenzain Ulmarra +9.7 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
17.4% 75th pct 7.7% 24th pct

Highest year of school

41.8% Year 12 ◂ +7.9 pts 33.9%
36.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.3 pts 33.9%
15.8% Year 9 or below +6.0 pts ▸ 21.8%
6.8% Year 11 ◂ +1.0 pts 5.7%

Highest qualification level

46.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.4 pts 45.1%
20.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.9 pts 12.8%
19.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.6 pts 15.4%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 1.5%
3.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +14.2 pts 10.8%
15.5% Society & culture +5.5 pts ▸ 21.0%
19.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.7 pts 12.3%
15.5% Education ◂ +10.9 pts 4.6%
8.6% Health +0.6 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.2 pts 3.6%
6.9% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.0 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Information technology +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Creative arts +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Income

Personal income in Clarenzain Ulmarra +$388 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$870 86th pct $482 14th pct
Household income in Clarenzain Ulmarra +$1,658 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$2,591 97th pct $933 16th pct
Family income in Clarenzain Ulmarra +$1,406 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$2,611 92nd pct $1,205 18th pct
High earners in Clarenzain Ulmarra +10.5 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
12.1% 86th pct 1.7% 8th pct
High-income homes in Clarenzain Ulmarra +39.0 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
46.6% 100th pct 7.6% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

20.5% $650–$1,499 +26.8 pts ▸ 47.4%
35.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.2 pts 16.4%
34.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +31.3 pts 2.9%
9.6% Under $650 +19.1 pts ▸ 28.7%
12.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 4.7%

Personal income distribution

45.3% Under $650 +14.8 pts ▸ 60.1%
32.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.9 pts 29.8%
26.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.2 pts 4.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Clarenzain Ulmarra +7.2 pts higher in Ulmarra
34.9% 60th pct 42.1% 89th pct
Mental health in Clarenzain Ulmarra +5.2 pts higher in Ulmarra
11.4% 70th pct 16.5% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Clarenzain Ulmarra +4.6 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
7.9% 69th pct 12.4% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.5% Arthritis +5.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
11.4% Mental health +5.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.0% Other condition ◂ +3.6 pts 6.5%
7.0% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
8.3% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 7.7%
1.7% Lung condition +4.0 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.6% Heart disease +2.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.1% Cancer +1.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
1.3% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.3% Stroke +1.8 pts ▸ 3.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.6% None ◂ +10.4 pts 51.2%
21.4% One condition +1.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
5.2% Three or more +5.3 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.2% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 8.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Clarenzain Ulmarra +8.9 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
21.1% 74th pct 12.1% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Clarenzain Ulmarra +3.6 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
17.4% 91st pct 13.8% 60th pct
Unpaid child care in Clarenzain Ulmarra +8.3 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
27.9% 68th pct 19.6% 25th pct
Defence service in Clarenzain Ulmarra even
3.6% 50th pct 3.6% 52nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Clarenzain Ulmarra +5.3 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
27.9% 81st pct 22.6% 37th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Clarenzain Ulmarra +0.7 larger in Clarenza gap narrowing
2.9 86th pct 2.2 36th pct
One-parent in Clarenzain Ulmarra +17.1 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
7.7% 10th pct 24.7% 87th pct
Living alone in Clarenzain Ulmarra +23.2 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
9.6% 2nd pct 32.7% 63rd pct

Family composition

53.1% Couples with children ◂ +19.3 pts 33.8%
33.0% Couples without children +6.5 pts ▸ 39.5%
7.7% One-parent families +17.1 pts ▸ 24.7%
1.4% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 2.0%

Household size

46.6% 2 people +0.2 pts ▸ 46.8%
9.6% 1 person +23.2 pts ▸ 32.7%
21.9% 4 people ◂ +14.9 pts 7.0%
19.2% 3 people ◂ +8.1 pts 11.1%
9.6% 5 people ◂ +4.9 pts 4.7%
6.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Clarenzain Ulmarra +$113 higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
$373 81st pct $260 46th pct
Mortgage in Clarenzain Ulmarra +$658 higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
$1,785 80th pct $1,127 31st pct
People / bedroom in Clarenzain Ulmarra even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Clarenzain Ulmarra +26.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
5.5% 3rd pct 32.2% 76th pct
Owned outright in Clarenzain Ulmarra +3.5 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
43.8% 64th pct 40.4% 53rd pct
Separate houses in Clarenzain Ulmarra +9.4 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 90.6% 36th pct
3+ bedrooms in Clarenzain Ulmarra +24.6 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 75.4% 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +29.3 pts 26.9%
43.8% Owned outright ◂ +3.5 pts 40.4%
5.5% Rented +26.7 pts ▸ 32.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

105.5% Separate house ◂ +14.8 pts 90.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

63.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +41.4 pts 21.6%
26.0% 3 bedrooms +24.3 pts ▸ 50.3%
24.7% 5 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 3.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

75.0% $350–$549 ◂ +55.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +56.4 pts ▸ 56.4%
0.0% Under $200 +23.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +47.1 pts 6.5%
26.8% $1,000–$1,799 +12.3 pts ▸ 39.1%
22.0% Under $1,000 +6.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Clarenzain Ulmarra +8.8 pts higher in Ulmarra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 85th pct
Work from home in Clarenzain Ulmarra +0.9 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
6.5% 39th pct 5.5% 32nd pct
PT commute in Clarenzain Ulmarra even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

79.8% Car (driver) ◂ +11.6 pts 68.3%
6.5% Worked at home ◂ +0.9 pts 5.5%
0.0% Walked +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 2.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

49.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.9 pts 37.4%
9.6% 1 vehicle +27.8 pts ▸ 37.4%
21.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.2 pts 11.7%
19.2% 4 or more ◂ +16.8 pts 2.3%
0.0% No vehicle +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Clarenzain Ulmarra +1.7 pts higher in Ulmarra gap steady
33.2% 41st pct 34.9% 50th pct
Recent arrivals in Clarenzain Ulmarra
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Clarenzain Ulmarra +8.5 pts higher in Ulmarra gap narrowing
3.1% 24th pct 11.6% 88th pct
Participation in Clarenzain Ulmarra +22.7 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
67.9% 89th pct 45.2% 28th pct
Full-time in Clarenzain Ulmarra +5.2 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
59.7% 69th pct 54.5% 41st pct

Industries people work in

16.1% Health care & social assistance +2.5 pts ▸ 18.6%
8.1% Retail trade +9.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
16.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 13.1%
16.1% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 8.3%
8.1% Construction +3.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
2.4% Accommodation & food +7.9 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.0 pts 3.4%
6.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing +2.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.4% Other services +2.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.2% Manufacturing ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

19.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 17.2%
17.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.4 pts 10.3%
16.9% Professionals ◂ +3.1 pts 13.8%
14.5% Managers ◂ +9.7 pts 4.8%
12.9% Technicians & trades +1.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
5.6% Sales workers +7.5 pts ▸ 13.1%
9.7% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
5.6% Machinery operators & drivers +4.7 pts ▸ 10.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Clarenzain Ulmarra +6.4 higher in Ulmarra
0.3 3rd pct 6.7 94th pct
Types ≤15 min in Clarenzain Ulmarra +6.3 more in Ulmarra
0.5 5th pct 6.9 90th pct
15-min city in Clarenzain Ulmarra +97.2 pts higher in Ulmarra
0.0% 0th pct 97.2% 94th pct
Walk to shops in Clarenzain Ulmarra +96.5 pts higher in Ulmarra
0.0% 0th pct 96.5% 92nd pct
Walk to transit in Clarenzain Ulmarra +99.8 pts higher in Ulmarra
0.0% 0th pct 99.8% 100th pct
Walk to school in Clarenzain Ulmarra +45.2 pts higher in Ulmarra
52.3% 38th pct 97.4% 92nd pct
Walk to a park in Clarenzain Ulmarra +97.9 pts higher in Ulmarra
0.0% 0th pct 97.9% 71st pct
Walk to health in Clarenzain Ulmarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Clarenzain Ulmarra +47.8 more in Ulmarra
0.0 0th pct 47.8 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Clarenzain Ulmarra +5 higher in Clarenza
18 27th pct 13 20th pct
Mean slope in Clarenzain Ulmarra +3.2 pts higher in Clarenza
6.5% 73rd pct 3.3% 26th pct

Compare Clarenza with nearby areas

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Compare Ulmarra with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clarenza vs Ulmarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122034/clarenza/vs/UCL122144/ulmarra