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Emmaville vs Wallangarra

Name: Emmaville vs Wallangarra — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 67 km apart · Emmaville profile · Wallangarra profile

Emmaville Wallangarra

Wallangarra and Emmaville are both small residential areas located about 67 km apart across the Queensland and New South Wales border. They differ most in how residents access local services; Wallangarra has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (93.8% compared to 0.0% in Emmaville) and parks (96.4% versus 81.8%). In contrast, Emmaville provides much better access to health services (85.0% versus 0.0%) and public transport (78.7% versus 0.0%). Emmaville also has a far higher share of people living alone at 50.0%, compared to 35.8% in Wallangarra.

These two areas are very similar in their basic economic profiles, with nearly identical typical weekly personal incomes of around $457 and a similar share of overseas-born residents at about 10%. While both are older than the national figure, residents in Emmaville are noticeably older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 56 in Wallangarra. This age gap has narrowed since 2011, while the difference in the number of children has widened, with Wallangarra now having a well higher share of children under 15.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid carers: 8.8 pts higher in Wallangarra Living alone: 14.2 pts higher in Emmaville Work from home: 7.6 pts higher in Emmaville Full-time: 9.8 pts higher in Wallangarra Aged 65+: 9.6 pts higher in Emmaville

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emmaville in Wallangarra +64 larger in Wallangarra gap narrowing

296 16th pct 360 22nd pct

Median age in Emmaville in Wallangarra +3 yrs older in Emmaville gap narrowing

59 yrs 92nd pct 56 yrs 86th pct

Age structure

38.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.6 pts 28.9%

35.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.4 pts 34.7%

13.9% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 17.2%

7.8% Children (0–14) +3.6 pts ▸ 11.4%

4.7% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 6.7%

Marital status

41.0% Married ◂ +2.7 pts 38.3%

20.9% Never married +9.5 pts ▸ 30.4%

17.9% Divorced ◂ +1.9 pts 16.0%

14.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 8.0%

8.2% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 5.8%

Age & sex structure

Emmaville Wallangarra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.0% Australia +3.6 pts ▸ 81.7%

5.7% England ◂ +2.7 pts 3.1%

0.0% New Zealand +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

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

41.2% English +8.0 pts ▸ 49.2%

42.9% Australian +0.7 pts ▸ 43.6%

8.4% Irish +5.7 pts ▸ 14.2%

10.1% Scottish ◂ +1.2 pts 8.9%

5.1% German ◂ +2.8 pts 2.2%

0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.9% English only +1.0 pts ▸ 90.8%

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

Religious affiliation

56.1% Christianity ◂ +5.5 pts 50.6%

29.4% No religion +7.3 pts ▸ 36.7%

12.5% Not stated ◂ +3.9 pts 8.6%

0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

1.0% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.7% Year 10 ◂ +8.1 pts 31.6%

22.6% Year 12 +5.7 pts ▸ 28.3%

22.6% Year 9 or below +0.1 pts ▸ 22.7%

3.5% Year 11 +3.7 pts ▸ 7.2%

Highest qualification level

44.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.0 pts 43.0%

6.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.9 pts ▸ 11.3%

10.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.2 pts 4.2%

0.0% Certificate I / II +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Society & culture ◂ +4.1 pts 12.7%

9.6% Engineering & related +6.6 pts ▸ 16.2%

11.2% Health ◂ +8.4 pts 2.8%

9.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%

8.8% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 9.2%

8.8% Management & commerce ◂ +2.5 pts 6.3%

4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +1.3 pts 3.5%

4.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 3.5%

0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Emmaville in Wallangarra +$1 higher in Emmaville gap narrowing

$457 12th pct $456 12th pct

Household income in Emmaville in Wallangarra +$79 higher in Wallangarra gap widening

$716 0th pct $795 5th pct

Family income in Emmaville in Wallangarra +$13 higher in Emmaville gap narrowing

$1,036 10th pct $1,023 10th pct

Household income distribution

42.6% Under $650 ◂ +3.8 pts 38.9%

40.4% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 42.0%

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 13.6%

0.0% $4,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.7% Under $650 +1.1 pts ▸ 57.8%

23.1% $650–$1,499 +0.8 pts ▸ 24.0%

3.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

21.3% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 23.1%

15.2% Mental health +5.1 pts ▸ 20.3%

11.8% Asthma +6.0 pts ▸ 17.8%

12.2% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 9.4%

11.1% Other condition ◂ +1.1 pts 10.0%

8.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 6.1%

4.1% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

5.4% Cancer +1.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

1.0% Stroke +1.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.2% None ◂ +2.7 pts 37.5%

26.7% One condition +0.5 pts ▸ 27.2%

13.2% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 13.6%

7.4% Three or more +2.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Emmaville in Wallangarra +0.2 larger in Wallangarra gap narrowing

1.8 0th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

51.8% Couples without children ◂ +4.5 pts 47.3%

30.4% Couples with children ◂ +0.9 pts 29.5%

15.5% One-parent families +3.6 pts ▸ 19.1%

3.6% Other families ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +14.2 pts 35.8%

33.8% 2 people +11.9 pts ▸ 45.7%

2.2% 4 people +8.3 pts ▸ 10.5%

5.1% 3 people +4.7 pts ▸ 9.9%

2.9% 5 people ◂ +1.1 pts 1.9%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Emmaville in Wallangarra +$50 higher in Wallangarra gap narrowing

$150 11th pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Emmaville in Wallangarra +$53 higher in Emmaville gap narrowing

$794 11th pct $741 9th pct

People / bedroom in Emmaville in Wallangarra even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.4% Owned outright ◂ +6.7 pts 50.6%

17.6% Owned with a mortgage +8.3 pts ▸ 25.9%

21.3% Rented +1.5 pts ▸ 22.8%

4.4% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%

0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.9% Separate house +4.5 pts ▸ 99.4%

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 +5.9 pts ▸ 53.7%

23.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 21.0%

17.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.8 pts 14.8%

11.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.4 pts 7.4%

2.9% 5 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.0% Studio / none +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Weekly rent distribution

93.1% Under $200 ◂ +63.4 pts 29.7%

24.1% $200–$349 +38.0 pts ▸ 62.2%

0.0% $350–$549 +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

62.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 61.9%

20.8% $1,000–$1,799 +10.1 pts ▸ 31.0%

12.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

49.4% Car (driver) +22.8 pts ▸ 72.2%

11.5% Walked ◂ +6.9 pts 4.6%

10.3% Worked at home ◂ +7.6 pts 2.8%

5.7% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 7.4%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 39.4%

33.8% 2 vehicles +8.1 pts ▸ 41.9%

12.5% 3 vehicles even 12.5%

8.8% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 5.6%

0.0% 4 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.2 pts 6.5%

20.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.2 pts 6.5%

3.4% Construction +13.2 pts ▸ 16.7%

10.3% Accommodation & food +3.5 pts ▸ 13.9%

11.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.2 pts 9.3%

3.4% Manufacturing +5.8 pts ▸ 9.3%

3.4% Administrative & support +5.8 pts ▸ 9.3%

3.4% Public administration & safety +4.0 pts ▸ 7.4%

5.7% Retail trade ◂ +3.0 pts 2.8%

5.7% Education & training ◂ +1.1 pts 4.6%

0.0% Professional & technical +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Labourers +15.4 pts ▸ 36.1%

20.7% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 22.2%

16.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.1 pts 12.0%

12.6% Managers ◂ +5.2 pts 7.4%

10.3% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 11.1%

6.9% Professionals +1.4 pts ▸ 8.3%

8.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Emmaville in Wallangarra +0.7 higher in Emmaville

5.1 64th pct 4.4 51st pct

Types ≤15 min in Emmaville in Wallangarra +0.2 more in Emmaville

5.8 72nd pct 5.6 69th pct

15-min city in Emmaville in Wallangarra +11.8 pts higher in Wallangarra

81.5% 72nd pct 93.3% 86th pct

Walk to shops in Emmaville in Wallangarra +93.8 pts higher in Wallangarra

0.0% 0th pct 93.8% 86th pct

Walk to transit in Emmaville in Wallangarra +78.7 pts higher in Emmaville

78.7% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Emmaville in Wallangarra +10.3 pts higher in Wallangarra

80.6% 64th pct 90.9% 79th pct

Walk to a park in Emmaville in Wallangarra +14.6 pts higher in Wallangarra

81.8% 32nd pct 96.4% 64th pct

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

85.0% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Emmaville in Wallangarra +49.9 more in Emmaville

77.7 97th pct 27.8 70th pct

Intersections/km² in Emmaville in Wallangarra +15 higher in Wallangarra

13 20th pct 28 44th pct

Mean slope in Emmaville in Wallangarra +0.4 pts higher in Emmaville

4.0% 41st pct 3.6% 33rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emmaville vs Wallangarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122053/emmaville/vs/UCL322130/wallangarra