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Emmaville vs Gilgai

Name: Emmaville vs Gilgai — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 64 km apart · Emmaville profile · Gilgai profile

Emmaville Gilgai

Gilgai and Emmaville are two small New South Wales areas with distinct demographic profiles. Gilgai is much younger and more diverse, with 17.8% of people under 15 and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 17.0%. In contrast, Emmaville is far older; the typical resident is 59, and 38.5% of the population is aged 65 and over. These age gaps are reflected in the home lives of residents, as Emmaville has far more people living alone (50.0%) and a much higher share of homes owned outright (57.4%).

Everyday life in both places is similar in that they are both somewhat walkable and have nearly identical rates of people moving in the last five years. However, the gaps between them have shifted significantly since 2011. The difference in typical age has widened, with residents now far older in Emmaville. Meanwhile, Gilgai has seen a notable increase in its Aboriginal population and the number of children, while the typical weekly income in Gilgai is now well higher than in Emmaville.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 26.1 pts higher in Emmaville Median age: 13 yrs older in Emmaville Unpaid carers: 6.3 pts higher in Gilgai Rent: $98 higher in Gilgai Household size: 0.7 larger in Gilgai

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emmaville in Gilgai +103 larger in Gilgai gap widening

296 16th pct 399 26th pct

Median age in Emmaville in Gilgai +13 yrs older in Emmaville gap widening

59 yrs 92nd pct 46 yrs 54th pct

Age structure

38.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.7 pts 23.8%

35.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.1 pts 26.1%

13.9% Young adults (25–44) +8.7 pts ▸ 22.6%

7.8% Children (0–14) +10.0 pts ▸ 17.8%

4.7% Youth (15–24) +4.5 pts ▸ 9.3%

Marital status

41.0% Married +1.4 pts ▸ 42.4%

20.9% Never married +14.3 pts ▸ 35.2%

17.9% Divorced ◂ +8.5 pts 9.4%

14.9% Widowed ◂ +9.8 pts 5.2%

8.2% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 7.9%

Age & sex structure

Emmaville Gilgai

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.0% Australia +2.4 pts ▸ 80.5%

5.7% England ◂ +4.2 pts 1.5%

0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% India +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

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

42.9% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 44.1%

41.2% English ◂ +6.1 pts 35.1%

10.1% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 6.0%

8.4% Irish ◂ +2.7 pts 5.8%

5.1% German ◂ +0.6 pts 4.5%

0.0% Filipino +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Chinese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.9% English only ◂ +5.4 pts 84.5%

0.0% Punjabi +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

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%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

56.1% Christianity ◂ +11.0 pts 45.1%

29.4% No religion +9.5 pts ▸ 38.8%

12.5% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 12.0%

1.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.7% Year 10 ◂ +9.1 pts 30.6%

22.6% Year 12 +2.7 pts ▸ 25.2%

22.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.8 pts 21.8%

3.5% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 5.0%

Highest qualification level

44.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.8 pts 43.2%

10.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.3 pts 7.1%

6.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 8.7%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Society & culture ◂ +6.4 pts 10.4%

9.6% Engineering & related +6.2 pts ▸ 15.8%

11.2% Health ◂ +5.7 pts 5.5%

8.8% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.3 pts 3.3%

8.8% Education ◂ +3.9 pts 4.9%

4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%

4.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 2.7%

0.0% Information technology +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.0% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Emmaville in Gilgai +$62 higher in Gilgai gap narrowing

$457 12th pct $519 20th pct

Household income in Emmaville in Gilgai +$245 higher in Gilgai gap widening

$716 0th pct $961 19th pct

Family income in Emmaville in Gilgai +$151 higher in Gilgai gap narrowing

$1,036 10th pct $1,187 17th pct

Household income distribution

40.4% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 45.1%

42.6% Under $650 ◂ +22.2 pts 20.4%

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 15.5%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.7% Under $650 ◂ +12.2 pts 44.5%

23.1% $650–$1,499 +10.2 pts ▸ 33.3%

3.4% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

21.3% Arthritis ◂ +5.7 pts 15.5%

15.2% Mental health ◂ +1.7 pts 13.5%

12.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 7.3%

11.8% Asthma ◂ +0.8 pts 11.0%

11.1% Other condition ◂ +4.1 pts 7.0%

8.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 6.5%

5.4% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%

4.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 3.5%

1.0% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.2% None +5.7 pts ▸ 45.9%

26.7% One condition ◂ +4.6 pts 22.1%

13.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.9 pts 8.3%

7.4% Three or more +1.1 pts ▸ 8.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Emmaville in Gilgai +0.7 larger in Gilgai gap widening

1.8 0th pct 2.5 64th pct

Family composition

51.8% Couples without children ◂ +19.7 pts 32.1%

30.4% Couples with children +14.2 pts ▸ 44.6%

15.5% One-parent families +4.5 pts ▸ 19.9%

3.6% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +26.1 pts 23.9%

33.8% 2 people +3.5 pts ▸ 37.3%

5.1% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 17.6%

2.2% 4 people +7.7 pts ▸ 9.9%

2.9% 5 people +6.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Emmaville in Gilgai +$98 higher in Gilgai gap steady

$150 11th pct $248 42nd pct

Mortgage in Emmaville in Gilgai +$289 higher in Gilgai gap steady

$794 11th pct $1,083 29th pct

People / bedroom in Emmaville in Gilgai +0.10 higher in Gilgai gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.4% Owned outright ◂ +13.7 pts 43.7%

17.6% Owned with a mortgage +18.3 pts ▸ 35.9%

21.3% Rented ◂ +6.5 pts 14.8%

0.0% Not stated +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.4% Other tenure ◂ +1.6 pts 2.8%

Types of homes

94.9% Separate house +5.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other dwelling ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 47.2%

23.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 19.7%

17.6% 4 bedrooms +2.1 pts ▸ 19.7%

11.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

2.9% 5 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

93.1% Under $200 ◂ +78.8 pts 14.3%

24.1% $200–$349 +56.8 pts ▸ 81.0%

0.0% $350–$549 +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

62.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.2 pts 37.3%

20.8% $1,000–$1,799 +26.2 pts ▸ 47.1%

12.5% $1,800–$2,999 +1.2 pts ▸ 13.7%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

49.4% Car (driver) +19.9 pts ▸ 69.3%

11.5% Walked ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

10.3% Worked at home ◂ +8.2 pts 2.2%

5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.1 pts 3.6%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.8% 2 vehicles +10.7 pts ▸ 44.5%

42.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.4 pts 29.2%

12.5% 3 vehicles +5.7 pts ▸ 18.2%

8.8% No vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 2.9%

0.0% 4 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.9 pts 5.8%

20.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.6 pts 13.1%

5.7% Retail trade +8.9 pts ▸ 14.6%

11.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.3 pts 2.2%

10.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.2 pts 5.1%

3.4% Manufacturing +6.8 pts ▸ 10.2%

3.4% Public administration & safety +3.9 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.7% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 7.3%

0.0% Other services +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

3.4% Construction +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Professional & technical +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

3.4% Administrative & support +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Community & personal service ◂ +7.6 pts 13.1%

20.7% Labourers ◂ +2.4 pts 18.2%

0.0% Sales workers +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%

16.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.8 pts 7.3%

12.6% Managers ◂ +5.3 pts 7.3%

10.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.1 pts 10.2%

6.9% Professionals +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%

8.0% Clerical & administrative +0.7 pts ▸ 8.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Emmaville in Gilgai +0.3 higher in Emmaville

5.1 64th pct 4.8 59th pct

Types ≤15 min in Emmaville in Gilgai +0.8 more in Emmaville

5.8 72nd pct 5.1 58th pct

15-min city in Emmaville in Gilgai +11.4 pts higher in Emmaville

81.5% 72nd pct 70.1% 59th pct

Walk to shops in Emmaville in Gilgai +71.1 pts higher in Gilgai

0.0% 0th pct 71.1% 61st pct

Walk to transit in Emmaville in Gilgai +13.5 pts higher in Emmaville

78.7% 70th pct 65.2% 59th pct

Walk to school in Emmaville in Gilgai +12.9 pts higher in Emmaville

80.6% 64th pct 67.7% 49th pct

Walk to a park in Emmaville in Gilgai +7.7 pts higher in Emmaville

81.8% 32nd pct 74.1% 26th pct

Walk to health in Emmaville in Gilgai +85.0 pts higher in Emmaville

85.0% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Emmaville in Gilgai +42.6 more in Emmaville

77.7 97th pct 35.1 78th pct

Intersections/km² in Emmaville in Gilgai +8 higher in Emmaville

13 20th pct 5 6th pct

Mean slope in Emmaville in Gilgai +0.1 pts higher in Emmaville

4.0% 41st pct 3.9% 38th pct

Compare Emmaville with nearby areas

Deepwater Glen Innes Ashford Tenterfield Inverell Gilgai Wallangarra Tingha

Compare Gilgai with nearby areas

Inverell Tingha Bundarra Delungra Ashford Bingara Glen Innes Emmaville

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emmaville vs Gilgai [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122053/emmaville/vs/UCL122060/gilgai