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Hilltops vs Upper Lachlan Shire

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 89 km apart · Hilltops profile · Upper Lachlan Shire profile

Hilltops Upper Lachlan Shire

Hilltops and Upper Lachlan Shire are two large areas of New South Wales with very different social profiles. Hilltops has a higher crime rate, with recorded offences far higher than in Upper Lachlan Shire, and drug offences are much more common. Access to money and resources is far higher in Upper Lachlan Shire, where more residents also hold a bachelor degree or higher. While Hilltops has more homes within walking distance of health services and groceries, Upper Lachlan Shire has far more public transport departures and stops per 1,000 people.

Everyday life is similar in both places, as they share nearly identical rates of people providing unpaid care, the share of residents born overseas, and the number of people per home. However, some gaps are widening; the difference in the share of people who have completed Year 12 has grown since 2016. The gap in renting is also wider now, with renting far higher in Hilltops than in Upper Lachlan Shire.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +10,740 larger in Hilltops gap steady
19,254 59th pct 8,514 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18,498
  • First area, 2021: 19,254
  • Second area, 2011: 7,193
  • Second area, 2016: 7,695
  • Second area, 2021: 8,514
Median age in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4 yrs older in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
45 yrs 67th pct 49 yrs 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
First Nations in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.9 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
5.1% 57th pct 3.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Aged 65+ in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.9 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
24.0% 73rd pct 25.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Under 15 in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.3 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
18.9% 64th pct 16.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
De facto in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.8 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
11.5% 28th pct 12.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 30.9%
24.0% Seniors (65+) +0.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.2 pts 18.3%
18.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.3 pts 16.6%
10.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%

Marital status

47.5% Married +5.8 pts ▸ 53.3%
32.1% Never married ◂ +5.2 pts 26.8%
9.4% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +0.8 pts 6.3%
3.9% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Hilltops Upper Lachlan Shire

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

  • 85+ in Hilltops: 1.1% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Upper Lachlan Shire: 1.2% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Hilltops: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 80–84 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 1.7% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Hilltops: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 70–74 in Hilltops: 3.4% males, 3.5% females; 70–74 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 65–69 in Hilltops: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 65–69 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 3.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Hilltops: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 60–64 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 4.5% males, 4.2% females
  • 55–59 in Hilltops: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 4.8% males, 4.3% females
  • 50–54 in Hilltops: 2.9% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Hilltops: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Hilltops: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 40–44 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 35–39 in Hilltops: 2.4% males, 2.7% females; 35–39 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Hilltops: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.0% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Hilltops: 2.4% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 20–24 in Hilltops: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 15–19 in Hilltops: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Hilltops: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Hilltops: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 3.2% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Hilltops: 3.1% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Upper Lachlan Shire: 2.9% males, 2.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.1 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
7.5% 21st pct 7.6% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Country of birth

84.2% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 83.5%
1.6% England +1.0 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.9% New Zealand even 0.9%
0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.4% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.3% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

43.9% Australian ◂ +1.5 pts 42.4%
41.1% English +1.3 pts ▸ 42.4%
14.1% Irish +2.2 pts ▸ 16.3%
9.6% Scottish +2.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
3.4% German +0.1 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.2% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.8% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.2% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.7 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
5.2% 46th pct 2.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Limited English in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.6 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
0.8% 59th pct 0.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

87.4% English only +1.9 pts ▸ 89.3%
1.7% Arabic ◂ +1.5 pts 0.2%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.9 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
25.8% 12th pct 28.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%

Religious affiliation

61.6% Christianity ◂ +1.5 pts 60.2%
25.8% No religion +2.9 pts ▸ 28.7%
8.9% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
2.7% Islam ◂ +2.6 pts 0.1%
0.4% Other religions even 0.4%
0.3% Buddhism even 0.3%
0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +5.4 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
36.4% 29th pct 41.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.7%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%
Bachelor+ in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +3.9 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
11.7% 41st pct 15.6% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Schools in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +6 more in Hilltops
17 69th pct 11 54th pct
Schools/1k kids in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +3.12 more in Upper Lachlan Shire
4.67 59th pct 7.80 79th pct
Students in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2,155 more in Hilltops
2,917 57th pct 762 33rd pct
Avg size in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +102 larger in Hilltops
172 40th pct 69 13th pct
ICSEA in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +17 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
960 42nd pct 977 53rd pct

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 +5.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
32.3% Year 10 ◂ +1.8 pts 30.5%
14.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.2 pts 12.5%
7.2% Year 11 ◂ +1.3 pts 6.0%

Highest qualification level

36.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.5 pts 33.9%
16.3% Bachelor degree +1.7 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
3.6% Postgraduate degree +1.3 pts ▸ 4.8%
1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%

Field of qualification

14.5% Management & commerce even 14.5%
13.0% Engineering & related +0.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.6% Society & culture +2.0 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.0% Health ◂ +0.4 pts 9.6%
9.0% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 8.0%
8.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 7.9%
6.0% Architecture & building +0.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.4 pts 3.9%
1.5% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.8% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$96 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
$657 29th pct $753 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $538
  • First area, 2021: $657
  • Second area, 2011: $492
  • Second area, 2016: $609
  • Second area, 2021: $753
Household income in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$290 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
$1,175 22nd pct $1,465 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $976
  • First area, 2021: $1,175
  • Second area, 2011: $943
  • Second area, 2016: $1,161
  • Second area, 2021: $1,465
Family income in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$354 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
$1,552 27th pct $1,906 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,261
  • First area, 2021: $1,552
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,498
  • Second area, 2021: $1,906
High earners in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +3.2 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
6.3% 28th pct 9.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
High-income homes in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +6.6 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
10.8% 30th pct 17.5% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%

Household income distribution

32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 27.4%
24.7% $1,500–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
22.7% Under $650 ◂ +3.3 pts 19.4%
5.0% $4,000 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
5.8% $3,000–$3,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

Personal income distribution

44.5% Under $650 ◂ +4.4 pts 40.1%
31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.7 pts 31.0%
11.2% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
2.3% $3,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 3.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.9 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
33.9% 80th pct 34.8% 85th pct
Mental health in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.7 pts higher in Hilltops
9.5% 65th pct 8.8% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.2 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
7.1% 79th pct 6.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.5% Asthma ◂ +1.3 pts 9.3%
9.5% Mental health ◂ +0.7 pts 8.8%
7.6% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 5.8%
5.0% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.5% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.7% None ◂ +1.2 pts 54.5%
21.0% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
8.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.2 pts 7.9%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4.3 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
17.6% 50th pct 21.9% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%
Unpaid carers in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire even gap steady
13.8% 79th pct 13.8% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Unpaid child care in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.5 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
24.3% 46th pct 24.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%
Defence service in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.3 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
2.8% 44th pct 4.1% 82nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.8 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
23.6% 65th pct 25.4% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +706 larger in Hilltops
974 62nd pct 268 35th pct
Median age in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2 yrs older in Upper Lachlan Shire
23 yrs 29th pct 25 yrs 50th pct
Year 12 in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +12.5 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
26.0% 25th pct 38.4% 66th pct
Unemployment in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +6.1 pts higher in Hilltops
8.6% 30th pct 2.5% 6th pct
Median income in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$122 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
$479 28th pct $601 63rd pct
Household income in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$589 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
$1,211 31st pct $1,800 80th pct
Indigenous language in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.7 pts higher in Hilltops
4.3% 44th pct 2.6% 25th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire even gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +5.6 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
15.4% 66th pct 9.8% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Living alone in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +3.4 pts higher in Hilltops gap widening
30.9% 65th pct 27.5% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%

Family composition

51.5% Couples with children +1.2 pts ▸ 52.7%
31.9% Couples without children +4.6 pts ▸ 36.6%
15.4% One-parent families ◂ +5.6 pts 9.8%
1.1% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Household size

37.1% 2 people +2.8 pts ▸ 39.9%
30.9% 1 person ◂ +3.4 pts 27.5%
12.0% 3 people even 12.0%
10.4% 4 people +1.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
6.2% 5 people ◂ +0.8 pts 5.4%
3.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$27 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
$250 46th pct $277 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $140
  • Second area, 2016: $190
  • Second area, 2021: $277
Mortgage in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +$327 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
$1,213 37th pct $1,540 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,200
  • First area, 2021: $1,213
  • Second area, 2011: $1,460
  • Second area, 2016: $1,400
  • Second area, 2021: $1,540
People / bedroom in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +10.8 pts higher in Hilltops gap widening
23.4% 41st pct 12.6% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Owned outright in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +7.4 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
42.4% 68th pct 49.9% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.9%
Separate houses in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +5.5 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
91.1% 58th pct 96.6% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 89.8%
  • First area, 2021: 91.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 96.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.6%
3+ bedrooms in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.4 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
78.2% 57th pct 80.7% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 77.2%
  • First area, 2021: 78.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.7%

How homes are owned or rented

42.4% Owned outright +7.4 pts ▸ 49.9%
27.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
23.4% Rented ◂ +10.8 pts 12.6%
3.7% Other tenure +0.6 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.7% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 1.7%

Types of homes

91.1% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 96.6%
6.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 1.8%
1.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.4%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

41.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 40.8%
28.6% 4 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 30.4%
15.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 12.8%
8.3% 5 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.0% 1 bedroom +0.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.5% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

60.9% $200–$349 ◂ +16.7 pts 44.1%
23.1% Under $200 ◂ +2.7 pts 20.5%
9.2% $350–$549 +12.5 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.3% $550–$749 +1.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.2% $750 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.7 pts 37.9%
33.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.5 pts 20.9%
15.3% $1,800–$2,999 +10.9 pts ▸ 26.2%
5.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.9 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
5.4% 55th pct 2.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Work from home in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +9.1 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap widening
12.2% 51st pct 21.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
PT commute in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.1 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
0.1% 15th pct 0.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +9 more in Upper Lachlan Shire
9 37th pct 18 44th pct
Stops/1k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.65 more in Upper Lachlan Shire
0.47 21st pct 2.11 38th pct
Departures/1k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +26.3 more in Upper Lachlan Shire
5.5 24th pct 31.7 44th pct
PT routes in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +6 more in Hilltops
27 75th pct 21 71st pct

How people get to work

65.5% Car (driver) ◂ +9.4 pts 56.1%
12.2% Worked at home +9.1 pts ▸ 21.3%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
4.7% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 4.6%
0.1% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Bicycle even 0.2%
0.0% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

36.2% 2 vehicles +3.1 pts ▸ 39.2%
33.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.2 pts 25.7%
15.0% 3 vehicles +3.8 pts ▸ 18.7%
9.6% 4 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 14.0%
5.4% No vehicle ◂ +2.9 pts 2.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.9 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
32.8% 41st pct 29.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.9%
Recent arrivals in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +9.2 pts higher in Hilltops gap widening
13.5% 58th pct 4.3% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.4 pts higher in Hilltops gap steady
4.4% 49th pct 3.0% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Participation in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4.0 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
54.0% 32nd pct 58.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.0%
Full-time in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.9 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire gap steady
59.5% 50th pct 60.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.2%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.4%

Industries people work in

19.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
12.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.8 pts 11.3%
5.6% Public administration & safety +4.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.5 pts 6.2%
8.6% Construction ◂ +0.7 pts 7.9%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 7.4%
6.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.1 pts 3.9%
3.0% Professional & technical +2.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.8% Manufacturing ◂ +1.3 pts 3.5%
3.8% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%
3.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.5 pts 2.2%

Occupations people work in

19.7% Managers +7.7 pts ▸ 27.4%
14.5% Labourers ◂ +4.0 pts 10.5%
14.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.7 pts 12.8%
12.6% Professionals +1.5 pts ▸ 14.1%
11.6% Community & personal service ◂ +1.0 pts 10.6%
10.4% Clerical & administrative +0.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +3.3 pts 5.5%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
4 36th pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
4 36th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
5 43rd pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
4 36th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +66 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
929 31st pct 995 75th pct
ERP in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +10,342 higher in Hilltops
19,347 57th pct 9,005 42nd pct
Growth in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +5.4 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
0.6% 19th pct 6.0% 71st pct
Businesses in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +895 higher in Hilltops
2,400 60th pct 1,505 52nd pct
Approvals in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +14 higher in Hilltops
55 50th pct 41 46th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +138 higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
799 65th pct 937 74th pct
Max temp in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.0 higher in Hilltops
21.5 24th pct 19.5 13th pct
Min temp in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.7 higher in Hilltops
6.9 3rd pct 6.2 0th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +4,944 higher in Hilltops
8,538 51st pct 3,594 7th pct
Assault/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +575 higher in Hilltops
1,034 54th pct 458 13th pct
Sexual/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +176 higher in Hilltops
364 75th pct 188 33rd pct
Burglary/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +52 higher in Hilltops
229 14th pct 176 7th pct
Theft/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +210 higher in Hilltops
597 15th pct 388 5th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +48 higher in Hilltops
306 44th pct 258 35th pct
Property damage/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +549 higher in Hilltops
831 58th pct 282 4th pct
Drugs/100k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +747 higher in Hilltops
888 72nd pct 141 12th pct
5-yr change in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +15.7 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
0.6% 36th pct 16.3% 62nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +0.9 higher in Hilltops
3.0 30th pct 2.1 14th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.0 more in Hilltops
3.3 31st pct 2.3 14th pct
15-min city in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +8.1 pts higher in Hilltops
37.5% 31st pct 29.4% 18th pct
Walk to shops in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +13.6 pts higher in Hilltops
36.7% 29th pct 23.1% 13th pct
Walk to transit in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +2.2 pts higher in Hilltops
15.8% 28th pct 13.6% 26th pct
Walk to school in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +17.0 pts higher in Hilltops
48.3% 39th pct 31.3% 15th pct
Walk to a park in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +18.8 pts higher in Hilltops
57.6% 30th pct 38.8% 12th pct
Walk to health in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +18.7 pts higher in Hilltops
39.1% 53rd pct 20.4% 19th pct
Amenities/1k in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +10.0 more in Upper Lachlan Shire
13.9 29th pct 24.0 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire even
0 34th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Hilltopsin Upper Lachlan Shire +1.6 pts higher in Upper Lachlan Shire
5.6% 64th pct 7.2% 82nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hilltops vs Upper Lachlan Shire [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA13910/hilltops/vs/LGA17640/upper-lachlan-shire