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Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) vs Bethanga

Name: Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) vs Bethanga — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) profile · Bethanga profile

Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Bethanga

Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) is a large, very walkable hub, while Bethanga (L) is a sparsely populated area that is mostly car-dependent. There are stark differences in their makeup: residents in Bethanga (L) are far older, with a typical age of 52 compared to 38 in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part). Housing also differs greatly, as 35.0% of homes in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) are rented, while only 7.4% are rented in Bethanga (L). Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) is also much more diverse, with 17.7% of people arriving recently from overseas compared to none in Bethanga (L).

Both areas share similar levels of higher education, with about 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. They also have a similar share of high earners, with around 6.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. While they share these traits, other gaps have widened over time, such as the age difference and the share of people living in rented homes.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 27.6 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Population: 37,641 larger in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Median age: 14 yrs older in Bethanga Limited English: 1.3 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Recent arrivals: 17.7 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

Demographics & Identity

Population in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +37,641 larger in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap widening

37,839 86th pct 198 10th pct

Median age in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +14 yrs older in Bethanga gap widening

38 yrs 25th pct 52 yrs 74th pct

Age structure

23.8% Older adults (45–64) +19.1 pts ▸ 42.9%

26.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.6 pts 18.7%

17.8% Seniors (65+) +5.9 pts ▸ 23.7%

19.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.7 pts 15.2%

12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.7 pts 7.6%

Marital status

42.7% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 50.6%

37.3% Never married ◂ +8.9 pts 28.3%

10.7% Divorced +2.1 pts ▸ 12.8%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 1.7%

4.1% Separated ◂ +2.4 pts 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Bethanga

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.0% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 82.3%

1.8% England +2.7 pts ▸ 4.5%

1.0% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.0% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.7% Australian +1.3 pts ▸ 42.9%

39.7% English +2.2 pts ▸ 41.9%

11.5% Irish +5.2 pts ▸ 16.7%

10.2% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 11.1%

6.9% German ◂ +0.4 pts 6.6%

3.1% Italian ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.0% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.3% Indian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

87.5% English only +8.0 pts ▸ 95.5%

0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.6% No religion +16.0 pts ▸ 60.6%

45.5% Christianity ◂ +11.2 pts 34.3%

6.5% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 6.1%

0.8% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.3% Hinduism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 ◂ +1.0 pts 44.2%

22.1% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 22.7%

15.0% Year 11 +4.2 pts ▸ 19.2%

11.5% Year 9 or below +3.7 pts ▸ 15.1%

Highest qualification level

39.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.6 pts 36.6%

16.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.7 pts ▸ 23.6%

17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.1 pts 12.2%

4.3% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 6.5%

4.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 4.1%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.9% Engineering & related +6.3 pts ▸ 21.1%

17.0% Management & commerce ◂ +5.6 pts 11.4%

9.1% Education +7.2 pts ▸ 16.3%

13.3% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 13.8%

11.7% Health ◂ +2.0 pts 9.8%

6.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.6 pts 4.1%

5.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.5 pts 2.4%

2.3% Creative arts +3.4 pts ▸ 5.7%

2.3% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.7% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +$76 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap narrowing

$780 73rd pct $704 58th pct

Household income in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +$142 higher in Bethanga gap widening

$1,441 63rd pct $1,583 71st pct

Family income in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +$159 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap widening

$1,872 69th pct $1,713 59th pct

Household income distribution

31.8% $1,500–$2,999 +18.8 pts ▸ 50.6%

31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.4 pts 21.0%

17.6% Under $650 ◂ +6.5 pts 11.1%

8.0% $3,000–$3,999 +0.7 pts ▸ 8.6%

5.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 3.7%

Personal income distribution

39.8% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 44.4%

37.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.7 pts 28.9%

15.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 15.0%

1.7% $3,000 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 11.1%

11.2% Asthma +1.5 pts ▸ 12.6%

10.3% Arthritis +1.3 pts ▸ 11.6%

10.0% Other condition +1.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

5.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%

4.7% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 4.5%

3.3% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.4% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.1% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.8% None ◂ +4.8 pts 53.0%

22.0% One condition +7.3 pts ▸ 29.3%

7.8% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 10.1%

4.5% Three or more +0.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +0.2 larger in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap steady

2.4 57th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

52.5% Couples with children ◂ +4.4 pts 48.1%

27.3% Couples without children +18.9 pts ▸ 46.2%

19.2% One-parent families ◂ +12.7 pts 6.4%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.9% 2 people +19.1 pts ▸ 53.1%

29.7% 1 person ◂ +11.1 pts 18.5%

14.9% 3 people +3.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

13.3% 4 people ◂ +4.7 pts 8.6%

5.7% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 6.2%

2.5% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +$90 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap widening

$290 56th pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +$325 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) gap narrowing

$1,408 53rd pct $1,083 29th pct

People / bedroom in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.1% Owned with a mortgage +18.8 pts ▸ 51.9%

28.7% Owned outright +9.5 pts ▸ 38.3%

35.0% Rented ◂ +27.6 pts 7.4%

2.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

87.9% Separate house +13.4 pts ▸ 101.2%

9.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

1.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.8% 3 bedrooms +11.0 pts ▸ 56.8%

31.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 24.7%

14.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 12.3%

2.2% 1 bedroom +1.5 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.5% 5 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

50.9% $200–$349 +15.8 pts ▸ 66.7%

17.0% Under $200 +33.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

27.2% $350–$549 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% $550–$749 ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.7 pts 38.1%

21.2% Under $1,000 +19.3 pts ▸ 40.5%

20.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 7.1%

4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

70.7% Car (driver) ◂ +13.7 pts 57.0%

8.3% Worked at home +9.9 pts ▸ 18.3%

2.5% Walked +7.2 pts ▸ 9.7%

4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.2% 2 vehicles +12.9 pts ▸ 53.1%

36.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.1 pts 27.2%

12.3% 3 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 13.6%

6.0% 4 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 4.9%

5.2% No vehicle ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.3% Health care & social assistance +3.1 pts ▸ 20.4%

10.6% Public administration & safety +3.4 pts ▸ 14.0%

6.2% Accommodation & food +6.7 pts ▸ 12.9%

11.2% Retail trade ◂ +5.9 pts 5.4%

3.4% Professional & technical +7.4 pts ▸ 10.8%

10.1% Manufacturing ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%

9.6% Construction ◂ +1.0 pts 8.6%

8.6% Education & training ◂ +1.1 pts 7.5%

4.7% Transport & warehousing +0.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.8% Other services ◂ +0.6 pts 3.2%

3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.1% Professionals +6.6 pts ▸ 23.7%

15.9% Technicians & trades +4.6 pts ▸ 20.4%

11.6% Clerical & administrative +3.5 pts ▸ 15.1%

14.4% Community & personal service ◂ +6.9 pts 7.5%

10.1% Managers +2.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

11.7% Labourers ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

9.5% Sales workers ◂ +4.1 pts 5.4%

8.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.5 pts 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +2.6 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

6.2 87th pct 3.5 38th pct

Types ≤15 min in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +2.0 more in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

6.1 77th pct 4.1 41st pct

15-min city in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +3.3 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

76.0% 66th pct 72.7% 62nd pct

Walk to shops in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +12.0 pts higher in Bethanga

68.5% 58th pct 80.6% 70th pct

Walk to transit in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +85.3 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

85.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +8.4 pts higher in Bethanga

79.3% 62nd pct 87.8% 75th pct

Walk to a park in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +26.9 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

99.6% 85th pct 72.7% 26th pct

Walk to health in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +66.1 pts higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

66.1% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +17.1 more in Bethanga

23.3 61st pct 40.4 84th pct

Intersections/km² in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +124 higher in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)

160 100th pct 36 57th pct

Mean slope in Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part)in Bethanga +6.9 pts higher in Bethanga

4.2% 44th pct 11.1% 93rd pct

Compare Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) with nearby areas

Baranduda Albury - Wodonga (Albury Part) Jindera Kiewa Bellbridge Yackandandah Tangambalanga Barnawartha

Compare Bethanga with nearby areas

Bellbridge Tallangatta Tangambalanga Kiewa Albury - Wodonga (Albury Part) Baranduda Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) Jindera

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Albury - Wodonga (Wodonga Part) vs Bethanga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL211001/albury-wodonga/vs/UCL222007/bethanga