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Snowy Monaro Regional vs Unincorporated ACT

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 117 km apart · Snowy Monaro Regional profile · Unincorporated ACT profile

Snowy Monaro Regional Unincorporated ACT

Unincorporated ACT and Snowy Monaro Regional are two very different types of place. Unincorporated ACT is a very walkable area where the typical resident is 35, and 43% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Snowy Monaro Regional is mostly car-dependent with an older population, where the typical resident is 43. There are also big gaps in wealth and diversity; for example, 36.4% of households in Unincorporated ACT earn $3,000 or more a week, while the figure is 19.4% in Snowy Monaro Regional. Unincorporated ACT is also much more diverse, with 28.8% of people born overseas compared to 13.7% in Snowy Monaro Regional.

Both areas share a similar proportion of one-parent families and a nearly identical number of people per home. They also have very similar rates of people needing help with daily activities and those providing unpaid care. While they have these commonalities, some gaps are widening. Since 2016, the difference in the share of people born overseas and those using a language other than English at home has grown larger.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +432,224 larger in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
21,666 60th pct 453,890 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20,218
  • First area, 2021: 21,666
  • Second area, 2011: 356,586
  • Second area, 2016: 396,857
  • Second area, 2021: 453,890
Median age in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +8 yrs older in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
43 yrs 57th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
3.1% 41st pct 2.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
Aged 65+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +6.0 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
19.7% 50th pct 13.7% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Under 15 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.9 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
16.4% 33rd pct 18.3% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%
De facto in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.7 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
14.2% 68th pct 12.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

24.4% Young adults (25–44) +8.0 pts ▸ 32.4%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.2 pts 22.4%
19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.0 pts 13.7%
16.4% Children (0–14) +1.9 pts ▸ 18.3%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +2.5 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

44.9% Married +1.9 pts ▸ 46.8%
37.2% Never married +2.1 pts ▸ 39.2%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +1.8 pts 7.7%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 3.7%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Snowy Monaro Regional Unincorporated ACT

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 Unincorporated ACT: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 1.2% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Unincorporated ACT: 0.7% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.0% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Unincorporated ACT: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in Unincorporated ACT: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.2% males, 2.7% females; 65–69 in Unincorporated ACT: 1.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.9% males, 3.5% females; 60–64 in Unincorporated ACT: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Unincorporated ACT: 2.6% males, 2.7% females
  • 50–54 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Unincorporated ACT: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 35–39 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Unincorporated ACT: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Unincorporated ACT: 4.2% males, 4.3% females
  • 25–29 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.6% males, 3.1% females; 25–29 in Unincorporated ACT: 4.3% males, 4.3% females
  • 20–24 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.8% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Unincorporated ACT: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 3.5% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Snowy Monaro Regional: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Unincorporated ACT: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +15.1 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
13.7% 55th pct 28.8% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +11.3 pts 67.5%
0.4% India +3.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.0% England ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
0.4% China +2.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%
0.1% Nepal +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Vietnam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Italy even 0.4%

Ancestry

39.8% English ◂ +7.9 pts 32.0%
39.8% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 31.5%
12.8% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 11.6%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%
1.1% Chinese +4.6 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.4% German ◂ +1.2 pts 4.2%
0.4% Indian +4.1 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.7% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.7% Dutch even 1.7%
0.4% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

Language

Other language in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +18.4 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
6.2% 52nd pct 24.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
Limited English in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.8 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
0.7% 53rd pct 2.5% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%

Language used at home

85.8% English only ◂ +14.5 pts 71.3%
0.7% Mandarin +2.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Punjabi +1.0 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Hindi +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Arabic +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
42.2% 55th pct 44.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 42.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.2%

Religious affiliation

45.8% Christianity ◂ +7.7 pts 38.1%
42.2% No religion +2.0 pts ▸ 44.2%
9.7% Not stated ◂ +4.1 pts 5.7%
0.3% Hinduism +4.2 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.5% Islam +2.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.9% Buddhism +1.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +26.5 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
50.6% 73rd pct 77.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.1%
Bachelor+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +23.9 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
19.1% 73rd pct 43.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.0%
Schools in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +120 more in Unincorporated ACT
18 71st pct 138 91st pct
Schools/1k kids in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.40 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
5.06 62nd pct 1.66 12th pct
Students in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +74,872 more in Unincorporated ACT
2,970 57th pct 77,842 90th pct
Avg size in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +399 larger in Unincorporated ACT
165 39th pct 564 88th pct
ICSEA in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +87 higher in Unincorporated ACT
1,009 72nd pct 1,096 91st pct

Highest year of school

50.6% Year 12 +26.5 pts ▸ 77.1%
24.6% Year 10 ◂ +14.1 pts 10.5%
9.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 4.2%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 3.5%

Highest qualification level

20.7% Bachelor degree +13.2 pts ▸ 33.9%
33.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.5 pts 15.0%
5.9% Postgraduate degree +14.0 pts ▸ 19.9%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.6 pts 13.0%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

10.2% Society & culture +9.9 pts ▸ 20.1%
15.4% Management & commerce +4.6 pts ▸ 20.1%
15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.0 pts 8.4%
8.4% Health +0.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.7% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 6.9%
1.8% Information technology +5.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +3.4 pts 3.9%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 5.6%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.8 pts 3.3%
5.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.4 pts 1.6%
3.3% Creative arts +1.0 pts ▸ 4.2%

Income

Personal income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$369 higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
$835 71st pct $1,204 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $835
  • Second area, 2011: $918
  • Second area, 2016: $1,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,204
Household income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$780 higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
$1,593 65th pct $2,373 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,200
  • First area, 2021: $1,593
  • Second area, 2011: $1,920
  • Second area, 2016: $2,070
  • Second area, 2021: $2,373
Family income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$780 higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
$2,092 73rd pct $2,872 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,569
  • First area, 2021: $2,092
  • Second area, 2011: $2,277
  • Second area, 2016: $2,445
  • Second area, 2021: $2,872
High earners in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +11.7 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
10.4% 63rd pct 22.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
High-income homes in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +17.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
19.4% 71st pct 36.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

Household income distribution

28.7% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 32.6%
27.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 17.5%
9.5% $4,000 or more +12.4 pts ▸ 21.9%
17.1% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 8.6%
9.9% $3,000–$3,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 14.5%

Personal income distribution

35.1% Under $650 ◂ +7.2 pts 27.8%
33.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 29.7%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 +12.4 pts ▸ 29.7%
3.8% $3,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.2 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
29.3% 50th pct 28.1% 43rd pct
Mental health in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.1 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
8.9% 55th pct 10.0% 71st pct
Needs assistance in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +0.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
4.9% 39th pct 4.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%
8.9% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.2% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.1% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 9.0%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.4 pts 3.9%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 3.1%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +6.0 pts ▸ 66.0%
19.5% One condition +0.3 pts ▸ 19.8%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 5.8%
3.3% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
20.7% 65th pct 18.4% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
Unpaid carers in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +0.9 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
11.1% 35th pct 12.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +5.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
23.3% 36th pct 28.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Defence service in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2.2 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
3.8% 76th pct 6.0% 99th pct
Housework 15h+ in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.8 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
21.1% 41st pct 19.3% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +8,243 larger in Unincorporated ACT
665 55th pct 8,908 90th pct
Median age in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3 yrs older in Snowy Monaro Regional
27 yrs 64th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +24.9 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
33.9% 52nd pct 58.8% 92nd pct
Unemployment in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
4.2% 10th pct 7.2% 21st pct
Median income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$255 higher in Unincorporated ACT
$749 85th pct $1,004 93rd pct
Household income in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$439 higher in Unincorporated ACT
$1,850 83rd pct $2,289 93rd pct
Indigenous language in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +5.5 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
2.0% 19th pct 7.5% 67th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +0.1 larger in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +0.1 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap steady
12.0% 34th pct 11.9% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Living alone in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.9 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap narrowing
29.7% 55th pct 25.7% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%

Family composition

53.4% Couples with children +6.4 pts ▸ 59.8%
33.9% Couples without children ◂ +6.6 pts 27.2%
12.0% One-parent families ◂ +0.1 pts 11.9%
0.7% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

36.7% 2 people ◂ +4.0 pts 32.7%
29.7% 1 person ◂ +3.9 pts 25.7%
13.5% 3 people +3.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.3% 4 people +4.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
5.4% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.4% 6 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$150 higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
$300 63rd pct $450 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $220
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $380
  • Second area, 2016: $380
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +$580 higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
$1,500 56th pct $2,080 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2011: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,058
  • Second area, 2021: $2,080
People / bedroom in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +6.8 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
23.9% 43rd pct 30.7% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%
Owned outright in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +13.6 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
40.2% 58th pct 26.6% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%
Separate houses in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +23.8 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
87.0% 41st pct 63.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.2%
  • First area, 2021: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.2%
3+ bedrooms in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.3 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap widening
76.3% 46th pct 73.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 74.6%
  • First area, 2021: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.0%

How homes are owned or rented

31.1% Owned with a mortgage +9.1 pts ▸ 40.2%
40.2% Owned outright ◂ +13.6 pts 26.6%
23.9% Rented +6.8 pts ▸ 30.7%
3.0% Other tenure ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 0.9%

Types of homes

87.0% Separate house ◂ +23.8 pts 63.2%
6.9% Flat or apartment +12.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +12.4 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.7% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

42.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 37.1%
25.8% 4 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 28.8%
16.2% 2 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
8.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 7.1%
5.0% 1 bedroom +3.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

25.0% $350–$549 +20.8 pts ▸ 45.8%
39.6% $200–$349 ◂ +27.2 pts 12.4%
5.8% $550–$749 +15.4 pts ▸ 21.2%
16.3% Under $200 ◂ +3.8 pts 12.5%
6.5% $750 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 5.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

24.0% $1,800–$2,999 +14.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
36.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +11.2 pts 25.6%
24.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +13.1 pts 11.0%
10.3% $3,000 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 20.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.5 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
4.0% 33rd pct 5.6% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Work from home in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2.5 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap narrowing
13.4% 58th pct 10.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
PT commute in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +4.2 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
0.4% 33rd pct 4.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
PT stops in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2,511 more in Unincorporated ACT
91 61st pct 2,602 91st pct
Stops/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.53 more in Unincorporated ACT
4.20 61st pct 5.73 80th pct
Departures/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1,387.4 more in Unincorporated ACT
78.8 51st pct 1,466.3 86th pct
PT routes in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +93 more in Unincorporated ACT
7 50th pct 100 88th pct
48 76th pct —
— 31 37th pct

How people get to work

59.6% Car (driver) ◂ +0.5 pts 59.0%
13.4% Worked at home ◂ +2.5 pts 10.9%
6.4% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 4.0%
4.9% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.3% Bus +3.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.3% Bicycle +1.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.4% 1 vehicle +7.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
37.8% 2 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 38.7%
16.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.1 pts 11.0%
10.6% 4 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 5.6%
4.0% No vehicle +1.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +8.4 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap narrowing
37.7% 64th pct 46.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
Recent arrivals in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +0.0 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional gap narrowing
16.8% 72nd pct 16.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
2.8% 13th pct 3.8% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +6.8 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap steady
62.8% 73rd pct 69.6% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.9%
  • First area, 2021: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.6%
Full-time in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +6.3 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT gap widening
59.5% 50th pct 65.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.1%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.8%

Industries people work in

8.7% Public administration & safety +21.1 pts ▸ 29.8%
13.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.9 pts 6.3%
7.8% Health care & social assistance +3.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
4.1% Professional & technical +6.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.9% Construction ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%
8.1% Education & training +1.3 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.4 pts 6.4%
8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.4 pts 0.3%
5.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.2 pts 1.8%
3.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.4 pts 2.1%
3.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.6 pts 0.8%
3.0% Other services ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%

Occupations people work in

15.3% Professionals +16.2 pts ▸ 31.5%
18.3% Managers ◂ +0.5 pts 17.9%
10.7% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 14.5%
13.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.1 pts 9.6%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 10.9%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +6.7 pts 5.0%
8.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.1 pts 6.1%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.7 pts 2.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2 higher in Unincorporated ACT
8 71st pct 10 100th pct
IRSD decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2 higher in Unincorporated ACT
8 71st pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1 higher in Unincorporated ACT
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3 higher in Unincorporated ACT
7 64th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +100 higher in Unincorporated ACT
991 74th pct 1,091 92nd pct
ERP in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +462,234 higher in Unincorporated ACT
22,396 59th pct 484,630 90th pct
Growth in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.7 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
3.4% 47th pct 7.1% 77th pct
Businesses in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +34,012 higher in Unincorporated ACT
2,915 63rd pct 36,927 88th pct
Approvals in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2,750 higher in Unincorporated ACT
90 58th pct 2,840 90th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +318 higher in Unincorporated ACT
591 42nd pct 908 73rd pct
Max temp in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.0 higher in Unincorporated ACT
18.7 10th pct 19.7 13th pct
Min temp in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +1.5 higher in Unincorporated ACT
4.4 0th pct 6.0 0th pct

Crime & Safety

5,409 23rd pct —
595 23rd pct —
249 49th pct —
9 14th pct —
189 9th pct —
471 9th pct —
222 27th pct —
572 34th pct —
374 41st pct —
-13.9% 14th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +3.4 higher in Unincorporated ACT
3.6 45th pct 6.9 88th pct
Types ≤15 min in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +2.8 more in Unincorporated ACT
3.7 41st pct 6.5 86th pct
15-min city in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +39.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
42.9% 41st pct 81.9% 84th pct
Walk to shops in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +42.0 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
38.1% 32nd pct 80.0% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +53.4 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
44.2% 50th pct 97.6% 91st pct
Walk to school in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +49.4 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
35.9% 21st pct 85.4% 84th pct
Walk to a park in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +34.7 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
64.8% 42nd pct 99.4% 95th pct
Walk to health in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +28.7 pts higher in Unincorporated ACT
35.6% 46th pct 64.3% 81st pct
Amenities/1k in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +6.0 more in Snowy Monaro Regional
25.2 66th pct 19.2 50th pct
Intersections/km² in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +43 higher in Unincorporated ACT
0 40th pct 44 76th pct
Mean slope in Snowy Monaro Regionalin Unincorporated ACT +4.9 pts higher in Snowy Monaro Regional
10.4% 98th pct 5.5% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Snowy Monaro Regional vs Unincorporated ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA17040/snowy-monaro-regional/vs/LGA89399/unincorporated-act