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Mid-Coast vs Newcastle

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 110 km apart · Mid-Coast profile · Newcastle profile

Mid-Coast Newcastle

Newcastle and Mid-Coast are two distinct New South Wales regions with very different demographics. Newcastle is a younger, more affluent hub where the typical resident is 37, and 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Mid-Coast is far older, with a typical age of 54 and 33.2% of people aged 65 and over. This age gap is reflected in the housing and workforce, with Newcastle seeing far higher rates of renting (36.6%) and people working or looking for work (63.9%), while Mid-Coast has a much higher share of homes owned outright (48.1%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of residents who have served in the Defence Force. Aside from that, the gap between these two places has generally widened since 2016. The difference in typical weekly household income has grown to $700, and the age gap between them has increased from 15 to 17 years. While they share similar terrain and average temperatures, Newcastle remains much more connected with far more public transport departures and a higher proportion of people working from home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +72,294 larger in Newcastle gap steady
96,579 85th pct 168,873 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 90,303
  • First area, 2021: 96,579
  • Second area, 2011: 148,535
  • Second area, 2016: 155,411
  • Second area, 2021: 168,873
Median age in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +17 yrs older in Mid-Coast gap widening
54 yrs 95th pct 37 yrs 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2.9 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
7.3% 70th pct 4.4% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Aged 65+ in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +16.2 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap widening
33.2% 100th pct 17.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Under 15 in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.6 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
14.6% 15th pct 16.2% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
De facto in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2.8 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
11.0% 22nd pct 13.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

33.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.2 pts 17.0%
16.6% Young adults (25–44) +12.3 pts ▸ 28.9%
27.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.6 pts 23.6%
14.6% Children (0–14) +1.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
8.4% Youth (15–24) +5.9 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

47.5% Married ◂ +8.8 pts 38.7%
27.6% Never married +15.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
12.3% Divorced ◂ +2.7 pts 9.7%
8.4% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 5.3%
4.1% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Mid-Coast Newcastle

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

  • 85+ in Mid-Coast: 1.6% males, 2.4% females; 85+ in Newcastle: 0.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Mid-Coast: 2.0% males, 2.2% females; 80–84 in Newcastle: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Mid-Coast: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 75–79 in Newcastle: 1.4% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Mid-Coast: 4.6% males, 4.6% females; 70–74 in Newcastle: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Mid-Coast: 4.5% males, 4.6% females; 65–69 in Newcastle: 2.4% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Mid-Coast: 4.2% males, 4.6% females; 60–64 in Newcastle: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Mid-Coast: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Newcastle: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Mid-Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Newcastle: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Mid-Coast: 2.6% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Newcastle: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Mid-Coast: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in Newcastle: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 35–39 in Mid-Coast: 2.0% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Newcastle: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Mid-Coast: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 30–34 in Newcastle: 3.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Mid-Coast: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Newcastle: 4.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 20–24 in Mid-Coast: 1.9% males, 1.7% females; 20–24 in Newcastle: 4.2% males, 4.3% females
  • 15–19 in Mid-Coast: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 15–19 in Newcastle: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Mid-Coast: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 10–14 in Newcastle: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 5–9 in Mid-Coast: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 5–9 in Newcastle: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 0–4 in Mid-Coast: 2.0% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Newcastle: 2.7% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +4.7 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
10.1% 36th pct 14.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Country of birth

82.2% Australia ◂ +1.3 pts 80.8%
3.3% England ◂ +1.2 pts 2.2%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%
0.3% India +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% China +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

43.9% English ◂ +3.2 pts 40.7%
42.4% Australian ◂ +4.6 pts 37.8%
11.0% Irish +1.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.8% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.8% German +0.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.7% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.7% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.4% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.2% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Other language in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +7.3 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
3.2% 23rd pct 10.5% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Limited English in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.1 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
0.3% 32nd pct 1.5% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%

Language used at home

89.9% English only ◂ +5.1 pts 84.8%
0.2% Mandarin +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +8.9 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
36.6% 32nd pct 45.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%

Religious affiliation

53.2% Christianity ◂ +9.2 pts 44.0%
36.6% No religion +8.9 pts ▸ 45.4%
8.5% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 6.1%
0.2% Islam +1.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.3% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.4% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +23.7 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
34.1% 19th pct 57.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.8%
Bachelor+ in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +16.0 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
12.3% 46th pct 28.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Schools in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +22 more in Newcastle
51 86th pct 73 88th pct
Schools/1k kids in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.96 more in Mid-Coast
3.62 48th pct 2.67 34th pct
Students in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +16,805 more in Newcastle
11,587 79th pct 28,392 87th pct
Avg size in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +173 larger in Newcastle
227 50th pct 400 73rd pct
ICSEA in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +114 higher in Newcastle
947 35th pct 1,061 85th pct

Highest year of school

34.1% Year 12 +23.7 pts ▸ 57.8%
34.7% Year 10 ◂ +12.8 pts 21.9%
15.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.9 pts 8.9%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +1.1 pts 5.3%

Highest qualification level

37.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.8 pts 26.5%
14.9% Bachelor degree +14.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.8 pts 13.6%
3.7% Postgraduate degree +6.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 1.9%

Field of qualification

14.8% Management & commerce +2.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
15.0% Engineering & related ◂ +0.5 pts 14.5%
11.6% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 13.7%
10.1% Society & culture +2.2 pts ▸ 12.3%
8.7% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.5 pts 5.4%
5.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 4.5%
2.1% Creative arts +2.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
3.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%
1.2% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%

Income

Personal income in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$288 higher in Newcastle gap widening
$564 13th pct $852 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $476
  • First area, 2021: $564
  • Second area, 2011: $563
  • Second area, 2016: $660
  • Second area, 2021: $852
Household income in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$700 higher in Newcastle gap widening
$1,060 12th pct $1,760 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $887
  • First area, 2021: $1,060
  • Second area, 2011: $1,165
  • Second area, 2016: $1,368
  • Second area, 2021: $1,760
Family income in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$923 higher in Newcastle gap widening
$1,341 13th pct $2,264 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,108
  • First area, 2021: $1,341
  • Second area, 2011: $1,530
  • Second area, 2016: $1,778
  • Second area, 2021: $2,264
High earners in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +8.3 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
4.9% 14th pct 13.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
High-income homes in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +14.4 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
8.6% 14th pct 23.0% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

Household income distribution

37.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 24.8%
22.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 29.5%
24.3% Under $650 ◂ +8.0 pts 16.3%
3.9% $4,000 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.7% $3,000–$3,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 11.0%

Personal income distribution

51.2% Under $650 ◂ +13.5 pts 37.7%
28.8% $650–$1,499 +2.8 pts ▸ 31.5%
9.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
1.8% $3,000 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +6.9 pts higher in Mid-Coast
39.1% 100th pct 32.2% 69th pct
Mental health in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.1 pts higher in Newcastle
11.4% 89th pct 12.5% 96th pct
Needs assistance in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2.7 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
9.0% 96th pct 6.4% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.8% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 9.4%
11.4% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 9.6%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +0.2 pts 8.9%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 4.3%
6.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.1 pts 4.6%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 2.9%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 1.9%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%
1.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.5% None +8.8 pts ▸ 60.3%
23.6% One condition ◂ +2.0 pts 21.6%
9.4% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 6.9%
6.2% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.8 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
15.7% 38th pct 13.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
Unpaid carers in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2.0 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
14.1% 86th pct 12.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid child care in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +5.8 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
19.8% 14th pct 25.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
Defence service in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.6 pts higher in Mid-Coast
4.1% 82nd pct 3.5% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +7.0 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
25.9% 86th pct 18.9% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +394 larger in Newcastle
7,016 89th pct 7,410 89th pct
Median age in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2 yrs older in Newcastle
23 yrs 29th pct 25 yrs 50th pct
Year 12 in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +15.7 pts higher in Newcastle
27.8% 31st pct 43.5% 77th pct
Unemployment in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +3.9 pts higher in Mid-Coast
13.1% 60th pct 9.1% 34th pct
Median income in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$167 higher in Newcastle
$494 33rd pct $661 75th pct
Household income in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$542 higher in Newcastle
$1,211 31st pct $1,753 78th pct
Indigenous language in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.8 pts higher in Newcastle
2.9% 28th pct 3.7% 38th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.2 larger in Newcastle gap steady
2.2 14th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.9 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
17.1% 76th pct 15.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Living alone in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.3 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
30.8% 64th pct 29.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%

Family composition

41.0% Couples with children +13.4 pts ▸ 54.4%
40.8% Couples without children ◂ +12.0 pts 28.9%
17.1% One-parent families ◂ +1.9 pts 15.3%
1.1% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%

Household size

42.2% 2 people ◂ +8.0 pts 34.1%
30.8% 1 person ◂ +1.3 pts 29.5%
11.4% 3 people +4.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
9.1% 4 people +4.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
4.2% 5 people +0.9 pts ▸ 5.1%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$85 higher in Newcastle gap steady
$315 67th pct $400 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $315
  • Second area, 2011: $275
  • Second area, 2016: $340
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +$487 higher in Newcastle gap widening
$1,500 56th pct $1,987 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,324
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2011: $1,777
  • Second area, 2016: $1,768
  • Second area, 2021: $1,987
People / bedroom in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.10 higher in Newcastle gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +14.1 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
22.5% 37th pct 36.6% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%
Owned outright in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +18.9 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap widening
48.1% 86th pct 29.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.0%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Separate houses in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +13.3 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap widening
82.3% 31st pct 69.0% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 81.2%
  • First area, 2021: 82.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 73.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.0%
3+ bedrooms in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +7.6 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
74.2% 36th pct 66.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.6%
  • First area, 2021: 74.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.5%

How homes are owned or rented

48.1% Owned outright ◂ +18.9 pts 29.2%
22.5% Rented +14.1 pts ▸ 36.6%
23.9% Owned with a mortgage +7.6 pts ▸ 31.5%
3.0% Other tenure ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%
2.4% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 1.1%

Types of homes

82.3% Separate house ◂ +13.3 pts 69.0%
8.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.4 pts ▸ 16.2%
7.0% Flat or apartment +7.3 pts ▸ 14.2%
1.7% Other dwelling ◂ +1.3 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

43.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 42.7%
25.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 18.8%
19.0% 2 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 24.9%
4.0% 1 bedroom +2.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.4% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 5.0%
0.6% Studio / none even 0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

35.5% $350–$549 +13.7 pts ▸ 49.2%
45.2% $200–$349 ◂ +25.1 pts 20.1%
13.0% Under $200 +0.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
2.2% $550–$749 +9.5 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.3% $750 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.8 pts 27.1%
24.9% $1,800–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
23.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.3 pts 13.6%
7.1% $3,000 or more +9.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +3.1 pts higher in Newcastle gap steady
5.2% 52nd pct 8.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Work from home in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +11.4 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
11.9% 49th pct 23.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%
PT commute in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.9 pts higher in Newcastle gap narrowing
0.3% 29th pct 1.3% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
PT stops in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +485 more in Newcastle
665 86th pct 1,150 87th pct
Stops/1k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.08 more in Mid-Coast
6.89 88th pct 6.81 88th pct
Departures/1k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1,781.0 more in Newcastle
134.6 58th pct 1,915.6 90th pct
PT routes in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +9 more in Newcastle
57 86th pct 66 87th pct
Stop walk in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +40 longer in Mid-Coast
56 83rd pct 16 51st pct
Drive to city in Mid-Coastin Newcastle
— 99 71st pct

How people get to work

63.8% Car (driver) ◂ +13.3 pts 50.5%
11.9% Worked at home +11.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 pts 3.0%
3.6% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%
0.3% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.3% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Train +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

40.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.8 pts 38.5%
36.2% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 37.3%
11.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.3 pts 10.5%
5.2% No vehicle +3.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.5% 4 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 5.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +6.5 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
37.1% 62nd pct 43.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%
Recent arrivals in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +12.7 pts higher in Newcastle gap narrowing
6.7% 26th pct 19.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.3 pts higher in Mid-Coast gap steady
6.2% 80th pct 4.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +20.0 pts higher in Newcastle gap widening
43.9% 11th pct 63.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.2%
  • First area, 2021: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.9%
Full-time in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +5.2 pts higher in Newcastle gap narrowing
51.1% 8th pct 56.3% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.0%
  • First area, 2021: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%

Industries people work in

19.4% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 20.6%
11.1% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 8.6%
8.4% Education & training +1.9 pts ▸ 10.2%
10.2% Construction ◂ +2.4 pts 7.8%
8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 8.3%
3.8% Professional & technical +3.9 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.6% Public administration & safety +1.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.9% Manufacturing ◂ +0.1 pts 4.8%
4.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.4%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 2.9%
3.7% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%
3.5% Transport & warehousing even 3.5%

Occupations people work in

16.6% Professionals +12.4 pts ▸ 29.0%
15.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.6 pts 13.4%
14.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.4 pts 12.1%
12.6% Labourers ◂ +4.7 pts 7.9%
12.3% Managers ◂ +0.9 pts 11.4%
10.6% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.1% Sales workers ◂ +1.9 pts 8.2%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.3 pts 4.9%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +6 higher in Newcastle
3 29th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +5 higher in Newcastle
3 29th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1 higher in Newcastle
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +6 higher in Newcastle
3 29th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +100 higher in Newcastle
912 22nd pct 1,012 79th pct
ERP in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +79,487 higher in Newcastle
99,448 83rd pct 178,935 86th pct
Growth in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +2.5 pts higher in Newcastle
3.1% 44th pct 5.6% 67th pct
Businesses in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +8,778 higher in Newcastle
7,518 79th pct 16,296 86th pct
Approvals in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +414 higher in Newcastle
513 81st pct 927 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +109 higher in Mid-Coast
1,167 83rd pct 1,058 79th pct
Max temp in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.1 higher in Mid-Coast
24.0 47th pct 23.9 46th pct
Min temp in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1.4 higher in Newcastle
11.6 57th pct 12.9 70th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +4,579 higher in Newcastle
8,280 49th pct 12,859 75th pct
Assault/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +122 higher in Newcastle
1,204 63rd pct 1,326 68th pct
Sexual/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +43 higher in Newcastle
317 65th pct 360 74th pct
Robbery/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +39 higher in Newcastle
10 17th pct 49 80th pct
Burglary/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +298 higher in Newcastle
479 46th pct 778 74th pct
Theft/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +891 higher in Newcastle
832 29th pct 1,724 67th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +1,020 higher in Newcastle
420 59th pct 1,441 99th pct
Property damage/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +217 higher in Newcastle
799 55th pct 1,017 71st pct
Drugs/100k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +48 higher in Newcastle
590 59th pct 638 61st pct
5-yr change in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +11.3 pts higher in Newcastle
0.4% 36th pct 11.7% 56th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +3.5 higher in Newcastle
4.0 58th pct 7.5 91st pct
Types ≤15 min in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +3.0 more in Newcastle
4.0 50th pct 7.0 91st pct
15-min city in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +40.9 pts higher in Newcastle
47.1% 48th pct 88.0% 89th pct
Walk to shops in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +33.9 pts higher in Newcastle
47.3% 49th pct 81.1% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +31.8 pts higher in Newcastle
65.4% 65th pct 97.2% 90th pct
Walk to school in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +45.7 pts higher in Newcastle
45.0% 34th pct 90.7% 89th pct
Walk to a park in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +30.3 pts higher in Newcastle
66.8% 45th pct 97.0% 84th pct
Walk to health in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +44.4 pts higher in Newcastle
31.6% 38th pct 76.0% 88th pct
Amenities/1k in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.6 more in Mid-Coast
16.7 43rd pct 16.1 40th pct
Intersections/km² in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +118 higher in Newcastle
1 56th pct 119 86th pct
Mean slope in Mid-Coastin Newcastle +0.0 pts higher in Mid-Coast
6.2% 72nd pct 6.1% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mid-Coast vs Newcastle [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA15240/mid-coast/vs/LGA15900/newcastle