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Snowy Monaro Regional vs Towong

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 116 km apart · Snowy Monaro Regional profile · Towong profile

Snowy Monaro Regional Towong

Snowy Monaro Regional and Towong are two regional areas located about 116 km apart across the New South Wales and Victorian borders. They differ most in their populations and local services; Snowy Monaro Regional has a much larger school system, with 18 schools compared to 10 in Towong. Education levels are also higher in Snowy Monaro Regional, where 50.6% of residents completed Year 12, compared to 38.5% in Towong. Residents in Towong are far older, with a typical age of 52 compared to 43 in Snowy Monaro Regional, and 28.5% of the Towong population is aged 65 or over.

Since 2011, the two areas have trended apart in several key ways. The age gap has widened, as have the differences in Year 12 completion and the share of high-earning households. However, they remain very similar in other areas, with almost identical rates of unemployment and a similar share of children under 15. Both areas also have an overall advantage score that sits close to the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +15,443 larger in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
21,666 60th pct 6,223 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20,218
  • First area, 2021: 21,666
  • Second area, 2011: 5,891
  • Second area, 2016: 5,985
  • Second area, 2021: 6,223
Median age in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +9 yrs older in Towong gap widening
43 yrs 57th pct 52 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
3.1% 41st pct 1.8% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
Aged 65+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +8.7 pts higher in Towong gap widening
19.7% 50th pct 28.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
Under 15 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.9 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
16.4% 33rd pct 15.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
De facto in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.6 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap narrowing
14.2% 68th pct 12.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

28.6% Older adults (45–64) +1.7 pts ▸ 30.3%
19.7% Seniors (65+) +8.7 pts ▸ 28.5%
24.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.6 pts 17.8%
16.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 15.5%
10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.9 pts 7.9%

Marital status

44.9% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 52.7%
37.2% Never married ◂ +11.1 pts 26.1%
9.6% Divorced +1.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
5.2% Widowed +2.1 pts ▸ 7.2%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Snowy Monaro Regional Towong

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

  • 85+ in Snowy Monaro Regional: 0.9% males, 1.3% females; 85+ in Towong: 1.3% males, 2.0% females
  • 80–84 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 1.2% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Towong: 1.7% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.0% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Towong: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 70–74 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in Towong: 4.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 65–69 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.2% males, 2.7% females; 65–69 in Towong: 4.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 60–64 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.9% males, 3.5% females; 60–64 in Towong: 4.9% males, 4.5% females
  • 55–59 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Towong: 4.3% males, 4.2% females
  • 50–54 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Towong: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Towong: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 40–44 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Towong: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 35–39 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Towong: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Towong: 2.1% males, 1.8% females
  • 25–29 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.6% males, 3.1% females; 25–29 in Towong: 2.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 20–24 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Towong: 1.6% males, 1.6% females
  • 15–19 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Towong: 2.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 10–14 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.5% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Towong: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Towong: 2.9% males, 2.3% females
  • 0–4 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Towong: 2.4% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5.2 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
13.7% 55th pct 8.5% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +3.5 pts ▸ 82.4%
3.0% England ◂ +0.8 pts 2.2%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.3% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.4% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.4% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

39.8% Australian +1.7 pts ▸ 41.5%
39.8% English +1.5 pts ▸ 41.3%
12.8% Irish +0.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 11.6%
5.4% German +0.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 2.1%
1.7% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.1% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.4% Filipino +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.4% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +3.4 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
6.2% 52nd pct 2.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.5 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
0.7% 53rd pct 0.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

85.8% English only +2.8 pts ▸ 88.6%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi even 0.1%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +3.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
42.2% 55th pct 39.1% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 42.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%

Religious affiliation

45.8% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 48.6%
42.2% No religion ◂ +3.1 pts 39.1%
9.7% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.5% Other religions even 0.5%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +12.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
50.6% 73rd pct 38.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.5%
Bachelor+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5.2 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
19.1% 73rd pct 13.9% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
Schools in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +8 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
18 71st pct 10 50th pct
Schools/1k kids in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5.30 more in Towong
5.06 62nd pct 10.36 87th pct
Students in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2,061 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
2,970 57th pct 909 36th pct
Avg size in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +74 larger in Snowy Monaro Regional
165 39th pct 91 19th pct
ICSEA in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +24 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
1,009 72nd pct 985 59th pct

Highest year of school

50.6% Year 12 ◂ +12.1 pts 38.5%
24.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.5 pts 22.1%
6.2% Year 11 +10.2 pts ▸ 16.4%
9.0% Year 9 or below +4.2 pts ▸ 13.1%

Highest qualification level

33.5% Certificate III / IV +2.8 pts ▸ 36.3%
20.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.5 pts 15.2%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.5 pts 3.4%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.1% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

Field of qualification

15.4% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 15.9%
15.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.2 pts 11.2%
8.4% Health +3.8 pts ▸ 12.2%
10.2% Society & culture ◂ +1.4 pts 8.8%
7.7% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 9.4%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 5.2%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.9%
3.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 1.7%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 1.4%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$146 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
$835 71st pct $689 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $835
  • Second area, 2011: $459
  • Second area, 2016: $535
  • Second area, 2021: $689
Household income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$311 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
$1,593 65th pct $1,282 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,200
  • First area, 2021: $1,593
  • Second area, 2011: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $1,043
  • Second area, 2021: $1,282
Family income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$434 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
$2,092 73rd pct $1,658 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,569
  • First area, 2021: $2,092
  • Second area, 2011: $1,052
  • Second area, 2016: $1,340
  • Second area, 2021: $1,658
High earners in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +3.6 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
10.4% 63rd pct 6.8% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
High-income homes in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +6.9 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
19.4% 71st pct 12.4% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%

Household income distribution

27.1% $650–$1,499 +6.5 pts ▸ 33.6%
28.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.5 pts 26.2%
17.1% Under $650 +2.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 6.6%
9.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 5.9%

Personal income distribution

35.1% Under $650 +7.5 pts ▸ 42.6%
33.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.8 pts 32.1%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 12.2%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 2.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.8 pts higher in Towong
29.3% 50th pct 34.1% 81st pct
Mental health in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.3 pts higher in Towong
8.9% 55th pct 10.1% 73rd pct
Needs assistance in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.5 pts higher in Towong gap steady
4.9% 39th pct 6.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Arthritis +2.3 pts ▸ 13.2%
8.9% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.1% Asthma +1.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.2% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.2% Heart disease +1.5 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.2% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.1% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.1% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.9% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None ◂ +4.4 pts 55.6%
19.5% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 21.8%
6.5% Two conditions +0.9 pts ▸ 7.4%
3.3% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 4.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +7.2 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
20.7% 65th pct 27.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Unpaid carers in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.2 pts higher in Towong gap widening
11.1% 35th pct 15.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Unpaid child care in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
23.3% 36th pct 22.9% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
Defence service in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.5 pts higher in Towong
3.8% 76th pct 4.3% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5.7 pts higher in Towong gap steady
21.1% 41st pct 26.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +553 larger in Snowy Monaro Regional
665 55th pct 112 20th pct
Median age in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +14 yrs older in Towong
27 yrs 64th pct 41 yrs 94th pct
Year 12 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.6 pts higher in Towong
33.9% 52nd pct 34.5% 55th pct
Unemployment in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.3 pts higher in Towong
4.2% 10th pct 8.5% 30th pct
Median income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$280 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
$749 85th pct $469 25th pct
Household income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$511 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
$1,850 83rd pct $1,339 46th pct
Indigenous language in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5.2 pts higher in Towong
2.0% 19th pct 7.1% 65th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.2 larger in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.7 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
12.0% 34th pct 9.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Living alone in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
29.7% 55th pct 29.6% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%

Family composition

53.4% Couples with children ◂ +4.5 pts 48.9%
33.9% Couples without children +7.6 pts ▸ 41.4%
12.0% One-parent families ◂ +2.7 pts 9.3%
0.7% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Household size

36.7% 2 people +6.0 pts ▸ 42.6%
29.7% 1 person ◂ +0.1 pts 29.6%
13.5% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 11.3%
12.3% 4 people ◂ +2.5 pts 9.8%
5.4% 5 people ◂ +0.5 pts 4.9%
2.4% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$90 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
$300 63rd pct $210 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $220
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $133
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $210
Mortgage in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +$300 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
$1,500 56th pct $1,200 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,200
People / bedroom in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.10 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +9.4 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
23.9% 43rd pct 14.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Owned outright in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +9.7 pts higher in Towong gap widening
40.2% 58th pct 49.9% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.9%
Separate houses in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +10.0 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
87.0% 41st pct 97.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.2%
  • First area, 2021: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.0%
3+ bedrooms in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.7 pts higher in Towong gap steady
76.3% 46th pct 81.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 74.6%
  • First area, 2021: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%

How homes are owned or rented

40.2% Owned outright +9.7 pts ▸ 49.9%
31.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.0 pts 30.1%
23.9% Rented ◂ +9.4 pts 14.5%
3.0% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.7% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

Types of homes

87.0% Separate house +10.0 pts ▸ 97.0%
6.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +6.3 pts 0.5%
4.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.4 pts 1.4%
0.7% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

42.1% 3 bedrooms +8.4 pts ▸ 50.5%
25.8% 4 bedrooms +0.3 pts ▸ 26.0%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 12.9%
8.5% 5 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 4.5%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

39.6% $200–$349 +13.4 pts ▸ 53.0%
16.3% Under $200 +22.1 pts ▸ 38.4%
25.0% $350–$549 ◂ +19.8 pts 5.2%
6.5% $750 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.8% $550–$749 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

24.1% Under $1,000 +13.8 pts ▸ 37.9%
36.8% $1,000–$1,799 +1.0 pts ▸ 37.8%
24.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 15.4%
10.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 4.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.5 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
4.0% 33rd pct 2.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Work from home in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.3 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
13.4% 58th pct 17.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
PT commute in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.2 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
0.4% 33rd pct 0.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%
PT stops in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +83 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
91 61st pct 8 36th pct
Stops/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.91 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
4.20 61st pct 1.29 31st pct
Departures/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +68.9 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
78.8 51st pct 10.0 30th pct
PT routes in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +5 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
7 50th pct 2 33rd pct
48 76th pct —

How people get to work

59.6% Car (driver) ◂ +3.1 pts 56.4%
13.4% Worked at home +4.3 pts ▸ 17.8%
6.4% Walked +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.9 pts 3.0%
0.3% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.8% 2 vehicles +1.5 pts ▸ 39.4%
31.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.5 pts 26.8%
16.1% 3 vehicles +1.7 pts ▸ 17.8%
10.6% 4 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 13.3%
4.0% No vehicle ◂ +1.5 pts 2.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +8.2 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
37.7% 64th pct 29.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Recent arrivals in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +4.8 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
16.8% 72nd pct 12.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.7 pts higher in Towong gap steady
2.8% 13th pct 3.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Participation in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +6.5 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
62.8% 73rd pct 56.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.9%
  • First area, 2021: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%
Full-time in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1.6 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap narrowing
59.5% 50th pct 57.9% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.1%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.9%

Industries people work in

8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.0 pts ▸ 23.6%
7.8% Health care & social assistance +6.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.1 pts 5.1%
9.9% Construction ◂ +0.8 pts 9.1%
8.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 6.3%
8.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.5 pts 6.2%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +0.7 pts 7.5%
2.8% Manufacturing +2.8 pts ▸ 5.6%
5.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.4 pts 0.7%
4.1% Professional & technical ◂ +1.5 pts 2.6%
3.0% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%

Occupations people work in

18.3% Managers +7.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
15.3% Professionals ◂ +1.1 pts 14.2%
13.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 12.6%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +2.8 pts 10.2%
11.6% Labourers +1.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.9 pts 9.8%
8.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.7 pts 5.5%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 6.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +23 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
991 74th pct 968 62nd pct
ERP in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +16,238 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
22,396 59th pct 6,158 35th pct
Growth in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +3.8 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
3.4% 47th pct -0.5% 12th pct
Businesses in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +1,926 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
2,915 63rd pct 989 43rd pct
Approvals in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +76 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
90 58th pct 14 31st pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +573 higher in Towong
591 42nd pct 1,163 83rd pct
Max temp in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.6 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
18.7 10th pct 18.1 7th pct
Min temp in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.5 higher in Towong
4.4 0th pct 6.9 3rd pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2,935 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
5,409 23rd pct 2,475 0th pct
Assault/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +210 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
595 23rd pct 386 8th pct
Sexual/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +105 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
249 49th pct 145 19th pct
Robbery/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +7 higher in Towong
9 14th pct 16 33rd pct
Burglary/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +68 higher in Towong
189 9th pct 257 18th pct
Theft/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +117 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
471 9th pct 354 4th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +109 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
222 27th pct 112 8th pct
Property damage/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +122 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
572 34th pct 450 21st pct
Drugs/100k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +342 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
374 41st pct 32 0th pct
5-yr change in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +12.6 pts higher in Towong
-13.9% 14th pct -1.3% 33rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.4 higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
3.6 45th pct 3.2 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +0.1 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
3.7 41st pct 3.5 37th pct
15-min city in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
42.9% 41st pct 40.9% 37th pct
Walk to shops in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +3.4 pts higher in Towong
38.1% 32nd pct 41.5% 38th pct
Walk to transit in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +13.5 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
44.2% 50th pct 30.7% 40th pct
Walk to school in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +8.1 pts higher in Towong
35.9% 21st pct 44.1% 32nd pct
Walk to a park in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +11.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
64.8% 42nd pct 53.7% 25th pct
Walk to health in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
35.6% 46th pct 33.3% 41st pct
Amenities/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +8.2 more in Towong
25.2 66th pct 33.4 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong even
0 40th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Towong +2.8 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
10.4% 98th pct 7.6% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Snowy Monaro Regional vs Towong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA17040/snowy-monaro-regional/vs/LGA26670/towong