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Hobsons Bay vs Maribyrnong

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 6.6 km apart · Hobsons Bay profile · Maribyrnong profile

Hobsons Bay Maribyrnong

Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong are neighbouring areas in Melbourne's west with similar population sizes. They differ most in their housing and layout; Hobsons Bay has far more separate houses (69.1% compared to 49.7%) and three-bedroom homes (74.6% compared to 52.8%). Maribyrnong is more densely built with higher street connectivity and a much shorter walk to public transport. This is also where the two areas diverge on wealth and safety, with Hobsons Bay showing far higher access to money and resources and much lower rates of recorded offences.

These housing differences have become more pronounced, as the gap in home ownership and the share of larger houses has widened since 2011. Despite this, the two areas are very similar in other ways, such as typical weekly household incomes which both sit around $1,980. They also share a similar proportion of First Nations people (0.7%) and nearly identical school advantage scores. While Maribyrnong has a higher share of people using another language at home, the gap between the two areas has narrowed slightly over the last decade.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +6,113 larger in Hobsons Bay gap narrowing
91,322 84th pct 85,209 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 83,863
  • First area, 2016: 88,778
  • First area, 2021: 91,322
  • Second area, 2011: 71,635
  • Second area, 2016: 82,288
  • Second area, 2021: 85,209
Median age in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4 yrs older in Hobsons Bay gap steady
39 yrs 33rd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong even gap steady
0.7% 7th pct 0.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Aged 65+ in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5.2 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
16.1% 30th pct 10.9% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Under 15 in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.0 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
18.5% 61st pct 15.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
De facto in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
12.6% 45th pct 16.5% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Age structure

29.2% Young adults (25–44) +11.3 pts ▸ 40.5%
26.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.8 pts 22.5%
18.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.0 pts 15.6%
16.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.2 pts 10.9%
9.9% Youth (15–24) +0.7 pts ▸ 10.6%

Marital status

36.6% Never married +11.9 pts ▸ 48.5%
46.4% Married ◂ +9.5 pts 37.0%
8.5% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 7.9%
5.3% Widowed ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%
3.2% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Hobsons Bay Maribyrnong

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

  • 85+ in Hobsons Bay: 0.9% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Maribyrnong: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Hobsons Bay: 0.9% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Maribyrnong: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Hobsons Bay: 1.3% males, 1.6% females; 75–79 in Maribyrnong: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
  • 70–74 in Hobsons Bay: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Maribyrnong: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Hobsons Bay: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Maribyrnong: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 60–64 in Hobsons Bay: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Maribyrnong: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 55–59 in Hobsons Bay: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Maribyrnong: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 50–54 in Hobsons Bay: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Maribyrnong: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Hobsons Bay: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 45–49 in Maribyrnong: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Hobsons Bay: 3.7% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Maribyrnong: 3.9% males, 3.9% females
  • 35–39 in Hobsons Bay: 4.0% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Maribyrnong: 5.1% males, 4.9% females
  • 30–34 in Hobsons Bay: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Maribyrnong: 5.8% males, 5.8% females
  • 25–29 in Hobsons Bay: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 25–29 in Maribyrnong: 5.6% males, 5.3% females
  • 20–24 in Hobsons Bay: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Maribyrnong: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in Hobsons Bay: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Maribyrnong: 2.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 10–14 in Hobsons Bay: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Maribyrnong: 2.4% males, 2.2% females
  • 5–9 in Hobsons Bay: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Maribyrnong: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Hobsons Bay: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Maribyrnong: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +7.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
30.1% 86th pct 38.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%

Country of birth

65.4% Australia ◂ +8.4 pts 57.0%
1.6% Vietnam +7.4 pts ▸ 9.0%
2.7% India +0.7 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.4% England ◂ +1.2 pts 2.2%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.9%
1.0% China +0.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.2% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.4% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
0.3% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Ancestry

28.1% English ◂ +4.7 pts 23.4%
25.5% Australian ◂ +4.8 pts 20.7%
2.3% Vietnamese +9.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.3% Irish ◂ +0.5 pts 9.8%
3.9% Chinese +5.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.4% Scottish ◂ +1.2 pts 7.2%
7.4% Italian ◂ +2.0 pts 5.5%
4.3% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%
3.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.3% German ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%
1.8% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%

Language

Other language in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +11.0 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
27.1% 85th pct 38.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.4%
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%
Limited English in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.7 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
4.1% 87th pct 7.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%

Language used at home

68.3% English only ◂ +11.7 pts 56.6%
2.1% Vietnamese +9.6 pts ▸ 11.7%
3.0% Arabic ◂ +2.2 pts 0.9%
0.9% Cantonese +1.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.5% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
1.3% Mandarin +1.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.0% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.5% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Religion

No religion in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +6.5 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
38.7% 39th pct 45.2% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%

Religious affiliation

38.7% No religion +6.5 pts ▸ 45.2%
44.6% Christianity ◂ +12.4 pts 32.2%
2.2% Buddhism +5.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.0% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.1% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%
2.3% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +8.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
63.9% 86th pct 72.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.8%
Bachelor+ in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +9.0 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
31.8% 87th pct 40.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Schools in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +7 more in Hobsons Bay
29 80th pct 22 74th pct
Schools/1k kids in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.05 more in Hobsons Bay
1.71 13th pct 1.66 12th pct
Students in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3,841 more in Hobsons Bay
15,547 85th pct 11,706 79th pct
Avg size in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4 larger in Hobsons Bay
536 86th pct 532 85th pct
ICSEA in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +14 higher in Hobsons Bay
1,078 88th pct 1,064 86th pct

Highest year of school

63.9% Year 12 +8.9 pts ▸ 72.8%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.2 pts 8.8%
10.1% Year 10 ◂ +3.9 pts 6.3%
9.3% Year 11 ◂ +3.6 pts 5.7%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Bachelor degree +5.1 pts ▸ 37.4%
20.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.2 pts 13.3%
12.2% Postgraduate degree +4.3 pts ▸ 16.5%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.1 pts 12.9%
5.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

21.0% Management & commerce ◂ +0.5 pts 20.6%
12.4% Society & culture +1.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
13.7% Engineering & related ◂ +4.1 pts 9.5%
8.6% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.3% Education ◂ +1.6 pts 6.7%
5.0% Creative arts +3.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
4.4% Information technology +1.4 pts ▸ 5.8%
5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +1.5 pts 4.1%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.5% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 3.9%
1.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$52 higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
$913 78th pct $965 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $582
  • First area, 2016: $704
  • First area, 2021: $913
  • Second area, 2011: $577
  • Second area, 2016: $703
  • Second area, 2021: $965
Household income in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$26 higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
$1,972 84th pct $1,998 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,286
  • First area, 2016: $1,567
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $1,257
  • Second area, 2016: $1,551
  • Second area, 2021: $1,998
Family income in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$41 higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
$2,453 87th pct $2,494 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,568
  • First area, 2016: $1,921
  • First area, 2021: $2,453
  • Second area, 2011: $1,525
  • Second area, 2016: $1,913
  • Second area, 2021: $2,494
High earners in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
17.5% 87th pct 16.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
High-income homes in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
28.9% 87th pct 28.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%

Household income distribution

27.9% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 30.4%
22.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.3 pts 22.1%
17.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 16.1%
15.1% Under $650 ◂ +1.2 pts 13.9%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

37.1% Under $650 ◂ +2.6 pts 34.5%
27.5% $650–$1,499 +2.1 pts ▸ 29.6%
21.8% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 22.9%
7.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 6.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.7 pts higher in Hobsons Bay
27.0% 38th pct 25.2% 30th pct
Mental health in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.5 pts higher in Maribyrnong
8.4% 48th pct 9.9% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.1 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
6.4% 66th pct 5.3% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.4% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.2% Asthma +0.3 pts ▸ 8.5%
7.8% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 5.2%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.8 pts 4.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.3 pts 2.3%
2.6% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%
1.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.8% None +1.6 pts ▸ 67.4%
18.9% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 18.5%
5.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 4.8%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.9 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
12.2% 18th pct 11.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Unpaid carers in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +2.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
13.4% 72nd pct 10.9% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Unpaid child care in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4.7 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
27.5% 72nd pct 22.9% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
Defence service in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.8 pts higher in Hobsons Bay
1.9% 19th pct 1.1% 6th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
20.0% 32nd pct 16.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +10 larger in Maribyrnong
629 53rd pct 639 53rd pct
30 yrs 79th pct 30 yrs 79th pct
Year 12 in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +20.1 pts higher in Maribyrnong
43.8% 77th pct 63.9% 95th pct
Unemployment in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.3 pts higher in Hobsons Bay
9.8% 38th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Median income in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$91 higher in Maribyrnong
$782 86th pct $873 89th pct
Household income in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$58 higher in Hobsons Bay
$1,875 84th pct $1,817 81st pct
Indigenous language in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
5.7% 56th pct 11.1% 80th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.1 larger in Hobsons Bay gap steady
2.5 71st pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
13.4% 48th pct 13.6% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Living alone in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
26.3% 32nd pct 29.7% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Family composition

60.7% Couples with children ◂ +5.0 pts 55.6%
24.6% Couples without children +3.8 pts ▸ 28.4%
13.4% One-parent families +0.2 pts ▸ 13.6%
1.3% Other families +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%

Household size

32.4% 2 people +0.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.3% 1 person +3.4 pts ▸ 29.7%
16.9% 3 people ◂ +0.3 pts 16.6%
16.8% 4 people ◂ +2.6 pts 14.2%
5.5% 5 people ◂ +1.1 pts 4.4%
2.1% 6 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$4 higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
$380 83rd pct $376 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $281
  • First area, 2016: $330
  • First area, 2021: $380
  • Second area, 2011: $280
  • Second area, 2016: $330
  • Second area, 2021: $376
Mortgage in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +$67 higher in Hobsons Bay gap narrowing
$2,167 87th pct $2,100 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,800
  • First area, 2016: $1,900
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,100
People / bedroom in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.10 higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +13.5 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
29.3% 63rd pct 42.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Owned outright in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +13.0 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
34.1% 39th pct 21.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 34.2%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Separate houses in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +19.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
69.1% 15th pct 49.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.3%
  • First area, 2016: 66.0%
  • First area, 2021: 69.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.7%
3+ bedrooms in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +21.8 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap widening
74.6% 38th pct 52.8% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.5%
  • First area, 2016: 73.4%
  • First area, 2021: 74.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%

How homes are owned or rented

29.3% Rented +13.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
34.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.8 pts 33.4%
34.1% Owned outright ◂ +13.0 pts 21.1%
1.3% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Types of homes

69.1% Separate house ◂ +19.5 pts 49.7%
6.8% Flat or apartment +18.8 pts ▸ 25.6%
23.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.3 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

52.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +14.9 pts 37.7%
20.7% 2 bedrooms +14.5 pts ▸ 35.2%
18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 12.5%
3.4% 1 bedroom +6.9 pts ▸ 10.3%
3.1% 5 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.6%
0.2% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

44.2% $350–$549 +1.5 pts ▸ 45.8%
28.2% $200–$349 ◂ +0.3 pts 27.9%
12.0% $550–$749 ◂ +1.8 pts 10.3%
7.6% Under $200 +3.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
3.7% $750 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.1% $1,800–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 34.2%
25.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 24.5%
22.1% $1,000–$1,799 +1.8 pts ▸ 23.9%
13.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.2 pts 12.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
7.3% 74th pct 12.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Work from home in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +2.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
33.7% 92nd pct 36.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.1%
PT commute in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
3.2% 76th pct 5.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
PT stops in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +6 more in Maribyrnong
451 82nd pct 457 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.42 more in Maribyrnong
4.94 72nd pct 5.36 76th pct
Departures/1k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +882.2 more in Maribyrnong
1,660.5 88th pct 2,542.7 96th pct
PT routes in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +10 more in Maribyrnong
22 72nd pct 32 79th pct
Stop walk in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +21 longer in Hobsons Bay
22 57th pct 1 0th pct
Drive to city in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5 longer in Hobsons Bay
18 24th pct 13 14th pct

How people get to work

43.2% Car (driver) ◂ +7.1 pts 36.2%
33.7% Worked at home +2.4 pts ▸ 36.1%
2.6% Train +1.0 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.1 pts 2.6%
1.3% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.7% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

Motor vehicles per home

40.5% 1 vehicle +8.2 pts ▸ 48.7%
37.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.4 pts 29.5%
7.3% No vehicle +5.2 pts ▸ 12.6%
9.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.0 pts 6.7%
4.6% 4 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 2.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +9.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
36.0% 57th pct 45.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.8%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%
Recent arrivals in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5.1 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
11.8% 50th pct 16.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.6 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
5.2% 67th pct 5.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Participation in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5.6 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
63.8% 78th pct 69.4% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.9%
  • First area, 2016: 62.0%
  • First area, 2021: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.4%
Full-time in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.5 pts higher in Hobsons Bay gap steady
62.7% 68th pct 62.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.9%
  • First area, 2016: 64.2%
  • First area, 2021: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.2%

Industries people work in

11.0% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.8% Professional & technical +1.0 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.5% Construction ◂ +3.3 pts 6.2%
9.5% Education & training ◂ +0.3 pts 9.3%
8.3% Retail trade +0.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.3% Public administration & safety +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.3% Accommodation & food +1.7 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 5.3%
6.3% Manufacturing ◂ +0.9 pts 5.4%
5.3% Finance & insurance +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.2% Administrative & support +0.4 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.3% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%

Occupations people work in

27.5% Professionals +5.0 pts ▸ 32.4%
16.0% Managers ◂ +1.1 pts 15.0%
13.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 12.5%
11.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.3 pts 9.2%
9.4% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.4% Sales workers ◂ +0.2 pts 7.2%
6.9% Labourers +0.2 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.6 pts 5.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong even
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +3 higher in Hobsons Bay
7 64th pct 4 36th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +11 higher in Maribyrnong
1,034 85th pct 1,045 87th pct
ERP in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +2,359 higher in Hobsons Bay
97,031 82nd pct 94,672 82nd pct
Growth in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
5.2% 64th pct 9.6% 87th pct
Businesses in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +485 higher in Maribyrnong
8,709 81st pct 9,194 83rd pct
Approvals in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +793 higher in Maribyrnong
636 85th pct 1,429 87th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +38 higher in Maribyrnong
584 41st pct 623 46th pct
Max temp in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.1 higher in Maribyrnong
20.4 17th pct 20.5 17th pct
11.2 51st pct 11.2 52nd pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +5,004 higher in Maribyrnong
6,792 36th pct 11,797 71st pct
Assault/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +406 higher in Maribyrnong
534 18th pct 940 48th pct
Sexual/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +68 higher in Maribyrnong
104 7th pct 173 28th pct
Robbery/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +77 higher in Maribyrnong
44 75th pct 121 95th pct
Burglary/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +493 higher in Maribyrnong
578 58th pct 1,071 86th pct
Theft/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +2,595 higher in Maribyrnong
2,919 89th pct 5,515 100th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +428 higher in Maribyrnong
468 64th pct 895 88th pct
Property damage/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +287 higher in Maribyrnong
560 33rd pct 846 59th pct
Drugs/100k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +147 higher in Maribyrnong
210 23rd pct 357 40th pct
5-yr change in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.1 pts higher in Hobsons Bay
38.3% 85th pct 37.2% 84th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.0 higher in Maribyrnong
7.6 92nd pct 8.6 99th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.7 more in Maribyrnong
7.2 93rd pct 7.8 99th pct
15-min city in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4.8 pts higher in Maribyrnong
94.1% 95th pct 99.0% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +4.6 pts higher in Maribyrnong
93.7% 96th pct 98.3% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.6 pts higher in Maribyrnong
97.5% 91st pct 99.1% 97th pct
Walk to school in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +6.8 pts higher in Maribyrnong
91.8% 90th pct 98.6% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +0.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
99.4% 95th pct 99.7% 98th pct
Walk to health in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +17.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong
77.2% 89th pct 95.1% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong even
15.0 35th pct 15.0 34th pct
Intersections/km² in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +196 higher in Maribyrnong
235 91st pct 431 100th pct
Mean slope in Hobsons Bayin Maribyrnong +1.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong
2.4% 3rd pct 3.6% 30th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hobsons Bay vs Maribyrnong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA23110/hobsons-bay/vs/LGA24330/maribyrnong