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Nimbin vs Uki

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Nimbin profile · Uki profile

Nimbin Uki

Nimbin (L) and Uki (L) are two nearby New South Wales areas with very different household patterns. Nimbin (L) has a much higher share of people living alone (55.8%) and one-parent families (48.0%), while Uki (L) is far more likely to have people in de facto relationships (18.3%). This difference extends to the homes; Uki (L) has far more houses with three or more bedrooms (89.0%) compared to Nimbin (L) (48.4%), and the typical weekly household income is far higher in Uki (L) at $1,192, versus $658 in Nimbin (L).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with no religion, at exactly 50.2%. They also share very similar age profiles, with about 17% of their populations being children under 15. While they are alike in these ways, other gaps have grown since 2011. For example, the difference in typical household income has widened, and the gap in the share of people living alone has increased significantly.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 35.2 pts higher in Nimbin 3+ bedrooms: 40.6 pts higher in Uki One-parent: 24.9 pts higher in Nimbin Limited English: 2.4 pts higher in Uki De facto: 12.8 pts higher in Uki

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nimbinin Uki +289 larger in Nimbin gap widening
500 33rd pct 211 11th pct
Median age in Nimbinin Uki +2 yrs older in Nimbin gap narrowing
50 yrs 68th pct 48 yrs 61st pct
First Nations in Nimbinin Uki +3.8 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
6.6% 65th pct 2.8% 34th pct
Aged 65+ in Nimbinin Uki +0.9 pts higher in Nimbin gap narrowing
23.6% 54th pct 22.7% 51st pct
Under 15 in Nimbinin Uki +0.3 pts higher in Uki gap steady
17.2% 46th pct 17.5% 49th pct
De facto in Nimbinin Uki +12.8 pts higher in Uki gap widening
5.5% 2nd pct 18.3% 86th pct

Age structure

33.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.3 pts 28.9%
23.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.9 pts 22.7%
20.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.3 pts 18.5%
17.2% Children (0–14) +0.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
6.2% Youth (15–24) +4.7 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

44.7% Never married ◂ +1.8 pts 42.9%
17.3% Married +10.9 pts ▸ 28.2%
24.5% Divorced ◂ +6.4 pts 18.1%
9.1% Widowed ◂ +7.4 pts 1.7%
6.5% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 6.2%

Age & sex structure

Nimbin Uki

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nimbinin Uki +1.3 pts higher in Uki gap narrowing
12.4% 61st pct 13.7% 69th pct

Country of birth

60.0% Australia +4.5 pts ▸ 64.5%
3.8% England ◂ +2.4 pts 1.4%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%
0.6% Italy +1.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

35.0% English +3.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
23.6% Australian +4.4 pts ▸ 28.0%
14.4% Scottish ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%
13.2% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.7%
3.6% German +1.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
2.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Indian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Nimbinin Uki +2.1 pts higher in Nimbin gap steady
6.8% 76th pct 4.7% 64th pct
Limited English in Nimbinin Uki +2.4 pts higher in Uki gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.4% 87th pct

Language used at home

67.2% English only +9.6 pts ▸ 76.8%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 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% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Nimbinin Uki even gap narrowing
50.2% 77th pct 50.2% 77th pct

Religious affiliation

50.2% No religion even 50.2%
31.0% Not stated ◂ +8.3 pts 22.7%
14.6% Christianity +11.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
3.0% Other religions ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Buddhism ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Nimbinin Uki +7.9 pts higher in Uki gap widening
34.2% 36th pct 42.1% 61st pct
Bachelor+ in Nimbinin Uki +5.4 pts higher in Uki gap widening
14.4% 66th pct 19.8% 80th pct

Highest year of school

34.2% Year 12 +7.9 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 16.9%
10.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 6.2%
9.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 7.9%

Highest qualification level

21.7% Certificate III / IV +2.7 pts ▸ 24.4%
14.5% Bachelor degree +6.0 pts ▸ 20.5%
13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.3 pts 11.8%
3.4% Postgraduate degree +1.3 pts ▸ 4.7%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%
1.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.0% Society & culture +3.1 pts ▸ 14.2%
3.8% Engineering & related +8.0 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.2% Health +4.6 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.2% Creative arts +2.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.6% Management & commerce ◂ +3.6 pts 3.9%
6.6% Education +0.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.2 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.4% Architecture & building +2.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.4% Information technology +1.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.4% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nimbinin Uki +$93 higher in Uki gap widening
$470 13th pct $563 29th pct
Household income in Nimbinin Uki +$534 higher in Uki gap widening
$658 0th pct $1,192 43rd pct
Family income in Nimbinin Uki +$208 higher in Uki gap narrowing
$1,125 13th pct $1,333 28th pct
High earners in Nimbinin Uki +1.6 pts higher in Uki gap narrowing
2.9% 14th pct 4.5% 31st pct
High-income homes in Nimbinin Uki +3.9 pts higher in Uki gap steady
1.6% 5th pct 5.5% 19th pct

Household income distribution

50.5% Under $650 ◂ +28.6 pts 21.9%
30.0% $650–$1,499 +17.9 pts ▸ 47.9%
9.5% $1,500–$2,999 +23.4 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.5% Under $650 ◂ +1.9 pts 48.6%
15.6% $650–$1,499 +5.3 pts ▸ 20.9%
3.6% $1,500–$2,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 15.3%
2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nimbinin Uki +4.9 pts higher in Nimbin
31.0% 39th pct 26.1% 20th pct
Mental health in Nimbinin Uki +5.4 pts higher in Nimbin
15.4% 96th pct 10.0% 51st pct
Needs assistance in Nimbinin Uki +7.8 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
10.6% 88th pct 2.8% 10th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Mental health ◂ +5.4 pts 10.0%
10.8% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 7.1%
8.4% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 10.4%
6.0% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.7 pts 1.9%
5.4% Lung condition ◂ +4.0 pts 1.4%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 2.8%
1.8% Diabetes +0.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.4% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.2% None +10.6 pts ▸ 49.8%
19.2% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 19.9%
6.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 6.2%
6.2% Three or more ◂ +3.8 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nimbinin Uki +0.9 pts higher in Nimbin gap steady
20.7% 72nd pct 19.8% 67th pct
Unpaid carers in Nimbinin Uki +5.1 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
14.2% 66th pct 9.0% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Nimbinin Uki +3.9 pts higher in Uki gap widening
17.5% 16th pct 21.5% 34th pct
Defence service in Nimbinin Uki +3.6 pts higher in Nimbin
3.6% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nimbinin Uki +4.2 pts higher in Uki gap narrowing
20.7% 23rd pct 24.9% 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nimbinin Uki +0.6 larger in Uki gap widening
1.8 0th pct 2.4 57th pct
One-parent in Nimbinin Uki +24.9 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
48.0% 100th pct 23.1% 86th pct
Living alone in Nimbinin Uki +35.2 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
55.8% 100th pct 20.5% 24th pct

Family composition

48.0% One-parent families ◂ +24.9 pts 23.1%
27.7% Couples with children +12.6 pts ▸ 40.3%
19.8% Couples without children +7.1 pts ▸ 26.9%
2.5% Other families ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

55.8% 1 person ◂ +35.2 pts 20.5%
23.2% 2 people +12.5 pts ▸ 35.6%
11.1% 3 people +5.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
6.3% 4 people +4.6 pts ▸ 11.0%
2.1% 6 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.6% 5 people +1.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nimbinin Uki +$100 higher in Uki gap steady
$300 59th pct $400 87th pct
Mortgage in Nimbinin Uki +$347 higher in Uki gap widening
$1,300 43rd pct $1,647 73rd pct
People / bedroom in Nimbinin Uki even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Nimbinin Uki +5.0 pts higher in Nimbin gap narrowing
31.1% 74th pct 26.0% 63rd pct
Owned outright in Nimbinin Uki +10.1 pts higher in Uki gap narrowing
37.9% 45th pct 47.9% 77th pct
Separate houses in Nimbinin Uki +11.9 pts higher in Uki gap widening
82.6% 14th pct 94.5% 56th pct
3+ bedrooms in Nimbinin Uki +40.6 pts higher in Uki gap widening
48.4% 0th pct 89.0% 85th pct

How homes are owned or rented

37.9% Owned outright +10.1 pts ▸ 47.9%
31.1% Rented ◂ +5.0 pts 26.0%
20.5% Owned with a mortgage +9.6 pts ▸ 30.1%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Other tenure ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

82.6% Separate house +11.9 pts ▸ 94.5%
6.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
6.3% Other dwelling ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.5% 3 bedrooms +12.6 pts ▸ 52.1%
6.8% 4 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 27.4%
21.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 15.1%
13.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% 5 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.8% Studio / none ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.1% $200–$349 ◂ +28.3 pts 15.8%
37.3% $350–$549 ◂ +0.4 pts 36.8%
5.1% Under $200 ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +22.0 pts 31.8%
43.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +43.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% $1,800–$2,999 +21.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Nimbinin Uki +1.2 pts higher in Nimbin gap widening
9.4% 86th pct 8.2% 82nd pct
Work from home in Nimbinin Uki +0.8 pts higher in Uki gap narrowing
16.7% 85th pct 17.5% 86th pct
PT commute in Nimbinin Uki even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

49.1% Car (driver) +7.1 pts ▸ 56.3%
16.7% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
12.3% Walked +0.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.5% Bicycle ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.2 pts 34.2%
25.4% 2 vehicles +14.3 pts ▸ 39.7%
5.5% 3 vehicles +8.2 pts ▸ 13.7%
9.4% No vehicle ◂ +1.2 pts 8.2%
1.7% 4 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nimbinin Uki +10.9 pts higher in Uki gap widening
34.9% 50th pct 45.9% 89th pct
Recent arrivals in Nimbinin Uki +13.8 pts higher in Uki gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 78th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nimbinin Uki +0.5 pts higher in Nimbin gap narrowing
13.6% 90th pct 13.1% 89th pct
Participation in Nimbinin Uki +15.7 pts higher in Uki gap widening
31.7% 5th pct 47.5% 34th pct
Full-time in Nimbinin Uki +15.8 pts higher in Uki gap steady
34.2% 0th pct 50.0% 20th pct

Industries people work in

26.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.1 pts 11.3%
14.0% Retail trade ◂ +2.8 pts 11.3%
10.5% Accommodation & food +3.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
13.2% Education & training ◂ +0.7 pts 12.5%
8.8% Administrative & support ◂ +5.0 pts 3.8%
2.6% Manufacturing +4.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.3 pts 3.8%
5.3% Professional & technical ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
3.5% Construction +1.5 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.4% Other services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.8% Community & personal service ◂ +7.8 pts 15.0%
13.2% Managers +8.1 pts ▸ 21.3%
15.8% Professionals +4.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
6.1% Technicians & trades +11.4 pts ▸ 17.5%
13.2% Labourers ◂ +1.9 pts 11.3%
11.4% Sales workers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.9 pts 5.0%
2.6% Machinery operators & drivers +2.4 pts ▸ 5.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nimbinin Uki +1.1 higher in Uki
5.8 80th pct 6.9 97th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nimbinin Uki +1.7 more in Uki
6.2 79th pct 7.9 100th pct
15-min city in Nimbinin Uki +20.9 pts higher in Uki
78.5% 69th pct 99.3% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Nimbinin Uki +21.1 pts higher in Uki
78.3% 68th pct 99.3% 98th pct
Walk to transit in Nimbinin Uki +25.3 pts higher in Uki
68.5% 62nd pct 93.9% 89th pct
Walk to school in Nimbinin Uki +34.3 pts higher in Uki
62.9% 44th pct 97.3% 92nd pct
Walk to a park in Nimbinin Uki +17.8 pts higher in Uki
79.5% 29th pct 97.3% 68th pct
Walk to health in Nimbinin Uki +21.1 pts higher in Uki
78.3% 80th pct 99.3% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Nimbinin Uki +0.9 more in Uki
56.0 90th pct 56.9 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Nimbinin Uki +19 higher in Uki
28 44th pct 46 69th pct
Mean slope in Nimbinin Uki +3.9 pts higher in Uki
9.0% 88th pct 13.0% 98th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nimbin vs Uki [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122098/nimbin/vs/UCL122143/uki