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Hawkesbury vs Lithgow

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 56 km apart · Hawkesbury profile · Lithgow profile

Hawkesbury Lithgow

Hawkesbury and Lithgow are two regional New South Wales areas with very different financial profiles. Hawkesbury is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $1,980 compared to $1,196 in Lithgow. This is reflected in the workforce, where far more adults are working or looking for work in Hawkesbury (63.4% versus 50.4%) and more people work from home (25.3% versus 12.5%). Education levels are also far higher in Hawkesbury, where 44.9% of residents completed Year 12, while the figure is 34.8% in Lithgow.

Both areas are effectively alike in their rental markets, with about 24% of households renting. This shared trait exists alongside a stark contrast in daily convenience; Lithgow is far more walkable, with 53.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 28.9% in Hawkesbury. Over time, the gaps in typical income and the share of high-earning households have widened, while the difference in Year 12 completion has narrowed slightly since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +46,365 larger in Hawkesbury gap steady
67,207 78th pct 20,842 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62,353
  • First area, 2016: 64,592
  • First area, 2021: 67,207
  • Second area, 2011: 20,160
  • Second area, 2016: 21,090
  • Second area, 2021: 20,842
Median age in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +7 yrs older in Lithgow gap widening
39 yrs 33rd pct 46 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.9 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
4.8% 56th pct 7.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Aged 65+ in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +7.9 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
16.6% 32nd pct 24.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Under 15 in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.7 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
19.1% 66th pct 16.4% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
De facto in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.2 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
11.4% 26th pct 11.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%

Age structure

26.5% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 27.7%
24.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.7 pts 21.2%
16.6% Seniors (65+) +7.9 pts ▸ 24.5%
19.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.7 pts 16.4%
12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.7 pts 10.1%

Marital status

48.3% Married ◂ +5.0 pts 43.3%
34.6% Never married ◂ +0.2 pts 34.4%
9.2% Divorced +2.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.7% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.2% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Hawkesbury Lithgow

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

  • 85+ in Hawkesbury: 0.7% males, 1.1% females; 85+ in Lithgow: 0.9% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Hawkesbury: 0.9% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Lithgow: 1.3% males, 1.6% females
  • 75–79 in Hawkesbury: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 75–79 in Lithgow: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 70–74 in Hawkesbury: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 70–74 in Lithgow: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 65–69 in Hawkesbury: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Lithgow: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Hawkesbury: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 60–64 in Lithgow: 3.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 55–59 in Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Lithgow: 3.7% males, 3.9% females
  • 50–54 in Hawkesbury: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Lithgow: 3.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Hawkesbury: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in Lithgow: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Hawkesbury: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Lithgow: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 35–39 in Hawkesbury: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Lithgow: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 30–34 in Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 30–34 in Lithgow: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 25–29 in Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 25–29 in Lithgow: 2.9% males, 2.4% females
  • 20–24 in Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Lithgow: 2.7% males, 2.2% females
  • 15–19 in Hawkesbury: 3.4% males, 3.1% females; 15–19 in Lithgow: 2.9% males, 2.4% females
  • 10–14 in Hawkesbury: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Lithgow: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Lithgow: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Hawkesbury: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Lithgow: 2.4% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +3.2 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
13.3% 53rd pct 10.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Country of birth

82.3% Australia ◂ +0.2 pts 82.1%
3.2% England ◂ +0.8 pts 2.4%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
0.8% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.5% Philippines even 0.6%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.4% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

39.7% English +1.8 pts ▸ 41.5%
41.1% Australian +0.3 pts ▸ 41.4%
10.6% Irish +1.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.5% Scottish +1.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
3.7% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 1.9%
3.6% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 1.1%
1.2% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
0.9% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
0.8% Filipino even 0.8%
0.7% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.8 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
7.1% 57th pct 4.3% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Limited English in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.3 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
0.8% 58th pct 0.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

88.4% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 87.3%
0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.2%
0.2% Greek even 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.5 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
34.1% 26th pct 35.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%

Religious affiliation

57.3% Christianity ◂ +4.9 pts 52.4%
34.1% No religion +1.5 pts ▸ 35.6%
5.9% Not stated +3.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.6% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.6% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +10.1 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap narrowing
44.9% 60th pct 34.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Bachelor+ in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4.3 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
15.9% 64th pct 11.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Schools in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +23 more in Hawkesbury
37 86th pct 14 62nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.22 more in Lithgow
2.88 38th pct 4.10 53rd pct
Students in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +8,505 more in Hawkesbury
10,881 78th pct 2,376 53rd pct
Avg size in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +133 larger in Hawkesbury
302 61st pct 170 40th pct
ICSEA in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +67 higher in Hawkesbury
995 64th pct 927 26th pct

Highest year of school

44.9% Year 12 ◂ +10.1 pts 34.8%
32.3% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 33.7%
10.6% Year 9 or below +3.7 pts ▸ 14.4%
6.5% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

Highest qualification level

39.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.4 pts 38.9%
17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.6 pts 13.8%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.3 pts 13.0%
5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.2 pts 3.6%
2.3% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 2.6%

Field of qualification

17.1% Engineering & related +3.4 pts ▸ 20.5%
17.7% Management & commerce ◂ +4.4 pts 13.3%
10.8% Society & culture ◂ +0.8 pts 10.0%
8.5% Health +0.6 pts ▸ 9.1%
9.1% Architecture & building ◂ +4.4 pts 4.7%
8.8% Education ◂ +1.5 pts 7.4%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.3 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 2.5%
3.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.5 pts 2.6%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%
2.0% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$228 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
$860 73rd pct $632 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $622
  • First area, 2016: $728
  • First area, 2021: $860
  • Second area, 2011: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $510
  • Second area, 2021: $632
Household income in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$784 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
$1,980 85th pct $1,196 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,385
  • First area, 2016: $1,668
  • First area, 2021: $1,980
  • Second area, 2011: $896
  • Second area, 2016: $984
  • Second area, 2021: $1,196
Family income in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$614 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
$2,272 81st pct $1,658 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,598
  • First area, 2016: $1,916
  • First area, 2021: $2,272
  • Second area, 2011: $1,190
  • Second area, 2016: $1,328
  • Second area, 2021: $1,658
High earners in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +3.0 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
11.2% 68th pct 8.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
High-income homes in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +12.2 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
25.6% 83rd pct 13.4% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Household income distribution

31.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 24.1%
22.7% $650–$1,499 +7.8 pts ▸ 30.5%
13.5% Under $650 +11.2 pts ▸ 24.7%
13.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 6.8%
12.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.8 pts 6.6%

Personal income distribution

36.8% Under $650 +8.9 pts ▸ 45.8%
33.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 27.9%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 13.1%
3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +6.3 pts higher in Lithgow
29.2% 50th pct 35.5% 88th pct
Mental health in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.3 pts higher in Lithgow
9.3% 62nd pct 10.7% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.0 pts higher in Lithgow gap steady
5.6% 51st pct 7.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Arthritis +4.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.3% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.5% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.2% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.8% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.0% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
3.0% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.9% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.9% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.9% None ◂ +9.6 pts 53.4%
20.0% One condition +2.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
6.1% Two conditions +2.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
3.1% Three or more +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.5 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
13.0% 22nd pct 14.5% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Unpaid carers in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.6 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
11.6% 43rd pct 13.2% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid child care in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4.1 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap narrowing
26.8% 66th pct 22.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
Defence service in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.6 pts higher in Hawkesbury
3.6% 70th pct 3.0% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.8 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
25.6% 83rd pct 23.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1,631 larger in Hawkesbury
3,252 86th pct 1,621 74th pct
Median age in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4 yrs older in Lithgow
22 yrs 21st pct 26 yrs 57th pct
Year 12 in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +12.6 pts higher in Hawkesbury
35.9% 59th pct 23.3% 16th pct
Unemployment in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +5.6 pts higher in Lithgow
6.2% 14th pct 11.8% 52nd pct
Median income in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$130 higher in Hawkesbury
$688 78th pct $558 51st pct
Household income in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$644 higher in Hawkesbury
$1,956 87th pct $1,312 43rd pct
Indigenous language in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.8 pts higher in Lithgow
3.2% 32nd pct 4.1% 42nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.5 larger in Hawkesbury gap steady
2.8 87th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4.8 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
13.4% 48th pct 18.2% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Living alone in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +12.3 pts higher in Lithgow gap widening
21.8% 14th pct 34.0% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.0%

Family composition

61.4% Couples with children ◂ +12.5 pts 48.9%
24.5% Couples without children +7.3 pts ▸ 31.8%
13.4% One-parent families +4.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.7% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

31.7% 2 people +3.8 pts ▸ 35.5%
21.8% 1 person +12.3 pts ▸ 34.0%
16.7% 3 people ◂ +4.4 pts 12.2%
16.4% 4 people ◂ +5.5 pts 10.9%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 4.8%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$130 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
$400 87th pct $270 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $280
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $170
  • Second area, 2016: $230
  • Second area, 2021: $270
Mortgage in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +$700 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
$2,200 88th pct $1,500 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,029
  • First area, 2016: $2,080
  • First area, 2021: $2,200
  • Second area, 2011: $1,452
  • Second area, 2016: $1,387
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.10 higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.1 pts higher in Lithgow gap steady
24.0% 44th pct 24.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Owned outright in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +9.8 pts higher in Lithgow gap steady
32.1% 33rd pct 41.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%
Separate houses in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.8 pts higher in Lithgow gap narrowing
86.8% 41st pct 89.6% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.8%
  • First area, 2016: 85.9%
  • First area, 2021: 86.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.6%
3+ bedrooms in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +10.8 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
84.8% 88th pct 74.0% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.4%
  • First area, 2016: 83.8%
  • First area, 2021: 84.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.0%

How homes are owned or rented

32.1% Owned outright +9.8 pts ▸ 41.9%
40.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.3 pts 29.6%
24.0% Rented +0.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
1.8% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.2% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

86.8% Separate house +2.8 pts ▸ 89.6%
9.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.8 pts 7.7%
2.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.3 pts 1.6%
0.5% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

38.9% 3 bedrooms +5.2 pts ▸ 44.1%
32.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 23.7%
10.8% 2 bedrooms +9.2 pts ▸ 20.1%
13.1% 5 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 6.2%
2.9% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

21.4% $200–$349 +33.5 pts ▸ 54.8%
52.2% $350–$549 ◂ +34.6 pts 17.7%
8.7% Under $200 +14.6 pts ▸ 23.3%
10.4% $550–$749 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.4%
3.3% $750 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

19.9% $1,000–$1,799 +19.5 pts ▸ 39.4%
36.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 23.6%
26.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +17.1 pts 9.2%
11.2% Under $1,000 +11.7 pts ▸ 22.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4.3 pts higher in Lithgow gap narrowing
3.9% 31st pct 8.2% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Work from home in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +12.8 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
25.3% 87th pct 12.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
PT commute in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.5 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
0.8% 45th pct 0.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +260 more in Hawkesbury
473 83rd pct 213 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +3.18 more in Lithgow
7.04 88th pct 10.22 100th pct
Departures/1k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +174.0 more in Hawkesbury
566.3 73rd pct 392.3 69th pct
PT routes in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +40 more in Lithgow
20 70th pct 60 86th pct
Drive to city in Hawkesburyin Lithgow
296 100th pct

How people get to work

50.6% Car (driver) +12.7 pts ▸ 63.3%
25.3% Worked at home ◂ +12.8 pts 12.5%
3.0% Car (passenger) +0.9 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.7% Walked +2.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.6% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.2% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Bus even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

37.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 33.1%
26.7% 1 vehicle +9.5 pts ▸ 36.2%
16.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.1 pts 13.6%
15.7% 4 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 8.8%
3.9% No vehicle +4.3 pts ▸ 8.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4.3 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap widening
34.8% 51st pct 30.5% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.7%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%
Recent arrivals in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.6 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
7.1% 29th pct 6.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.3 pts higher in Lithgow gap steady
3.2% 21st pct 5.5% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Participation in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +13.0 pts higher in Hawkesbury gap steady
63.4% 76th pct 50.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.7%
  • First area, 2016: 65.3%
  • First area, 2021: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.4%
Full-time in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +0.9 pts higher in Lithgow gap narrowing
55.9% 25th pct 56.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.0%
  • First area, 2016: 65.2%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.8%

Industries people work in

16.3% Construction ◂ +9.0 pts 7.4%
11.2% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 12.7%
6.4% Public administration & safety +3.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.2% Education & training ◂ +1.9 pts 7.3%
8.7% Retail trade +0.3 pts ▸ 9.0%
4.8% Accommodation & food +3.5 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.4% Mining +7.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.3% Manufacturing ◂ +2.3 pts 4.9%
5.0% Other services ◂ +1.2 pts 3.8%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 4.3%
4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +1.4 pts 3.3%
2.8% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

18.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.9 pts 16.6%
15.6% Professionals ◂ +2.2 pts 13.4%
14.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.6 pts 12.9%
10.4% Community & personal service +3.6 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.9% Managers ◂ +2.7 pts 11.3%
9.1% Labourers +2.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.5% Machinery operators & drivers +2.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 7.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +6 higher in Hawkesbury
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IRSD decile in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +5 higher in Hawkesbury
8 71st pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +7 higher in Hawkesbury
10 100th pct 3 29th pct
IEO decile in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +5 higher in Hawkesbury
7 64th pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +96 higher in Hawkesbury
1,008 78th pct 912 22nd pct
ERP in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +48,606 higher in Hawkesbury
69,299 77th pct 20,693 58th pct
Growth in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +3.3 pts higher in Hawkesbury
2.5% 38th pct -0.8% 10th pct
Businesses in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +6,681 higher in Hawkesbury
8,091 80th pct 1,410 50th pct
Approvals in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +323 higher in Hawkesbury
355 76th pct 32 43rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +245 higher in Hawkesbury
1,054 79th pct 810 66th pct
Max temp in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +3.1 higher in Hawkesbury
24.4 53rd pct 21.3 23rd pct
Min temp in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.6 higher in Hawkesbury
10.1 33rd pct 7.5 7th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +4,289 higher in Lithgow
5,590 24th pct 9,879 60th pct
Assault/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +686 higher in Lithgow
763 35th pct 1,449 72nd pct
Sexual/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +56 higher in Lithgow
299 60th pct 355 74th pct
Robbery/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +10 higher in Lithgow
4 4th pct 14 29th pct
Burglary/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +212 higher in Lithgow
220 13th pct 432 40th pct
Theft/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +484 higher in Lithgow
716 22nd pct 1,200 47th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +43 higher in Lithgow
345 50th pct 389 55th pct
Property damage/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +483 higher in Lithgow
597 37th pct 1,080 73rd pct
Drugs/100k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +502 higher in Lithgow
290 33rd pct 792 68th pct
5-yr change in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +7.5 pts higher in Lithgow
-6.2% 25th pct 1.4% 38th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.1 higher in Lithgow
3.7 50th pct 4.8 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.0 more in Lithgow
3.6 38th pct 4.6 67th pct
15-min city in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +18.4 pts higher in Lithgow
36.7% 29th pct 55.1% 62nd pct
Walk to shops in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +24.4 pts higher in Lithgow
28.9% 19th pct 53.4% 60th pct
Walk to transit in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.9 pts higher in Lithgow
67.4% 67th pct 69.3% 68th pct
Walk to school in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +2.8 pts higher in Lithgow
48.7% 40th pct 51.5% 44th pct
Walk to a park in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +14.4 pts higher in Lithgow
61.8% 37th pct 76.2% 59th pct
Walk to health in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +16.0 pts higher in Lithgow
25.3% 26th pct 41.2% 57th pct
Amenities/1k in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +21.3 more in Lithgow
15.1 35th pct 36.4 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Hawkesburyin Lithgow even
2 59th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Hawkesburyin Lithgow +1.0 pts higher in Lithgow
6.9% 78th pct 7.9% 87th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hawkesbury vs Lithgow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA13800/hawkesbury/vs/LGA14870/lithgow