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Southern Grampians vs Mount Gambier

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 113 km apart · Southern Grampians profile · Mount Gambier profile

Southern Grampians Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier and Southern Grampians are two regional areas with very different layouts. Mount Gambier is more urban, with 80.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and far higher street connectivity. In contrast, Southern Grampians is more rural, where detached houses are far more common (93.5% compared to 77.6%). There are also notable social differences: 52.5% of people in Mount Gambier report no religion, which is far higher than the 40.1% in Southern Grampians. Southern Grampians is generally wealthier, with a far higher share of homes owned outright (46.0%) and more people working from home (15.0%).

Daily life shares many similarities in both places, as typical weekly household incomes are nearly identical at around $1,240. Both areas also have a similar proportion of people living alone and similar rates of long-term health conditions. While Southern Grampians has a noticeably older population, this age gap has narrowed slightly since 2011. Over the same period, the gap in people reporting no religion has widened.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +10,290 larger in Mount Gambier gap widening
16,588 57th pct 26,878 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16,359
  • First area, 2016: 15,944
  • First area, 2021: 16,588
  • Second area, 2011: 25,247
  • Second area, 2016: 26,276
  • Second area, 2021: 26,878
Median age in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +6 yrs older in Southern Grampians gap narrowing
47 yrs 75th pct 41 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.5 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
2.3% 33rd pct 2.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
Aged 65+ in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +4.5 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
25.8% 80th pct 21.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
Under 15 in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.2 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
17.0% 42nd pct 18.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
De facto in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.9 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
10.8% 20th pct 12.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%

Age structure

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.7 pts 24.8%
25.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.5 pts 21.3%
20.2% Young adults (25–44) +3.7 pts ▸ 23.9%
17.0% Children (0–14) +1.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +1.4 pts ▸ 11.7%

Marital status

48.5% Married ◂ +5.4 pts 43.1%
31.0% Never married +4.6 pts ▸ 35.6%
8.9% Divorced +1.6 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.1% Widowed ◂ +1.1 pts 7.0%
3.5% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Southern Grampians Mount Gambier

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

  • 85+ in Southern Grampians: 1.3% males, 2.3% females; 85+ in Mount Gambier: 1.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Grampians: 1.4% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Mount Gambier: 1.3% males, 1.7% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Grampians: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 75–79 in Mount Gambier: 1.7% males, 2.2% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Grampians: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 70–74 in Mount Gambier: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Grampians: 3.6% males, 4.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Gambier: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Grampians: 3.6% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Mount Gambier: 2.8% males, 3.3% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Grampians: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in Mount Gambier: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Grampians: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Mount Gambier: 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Grampians: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Mount Gambier: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Grampians: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Mount Gambier: 2.5% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Grampians: 2.3% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Mount Gambier: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Grampians: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 30–34 in Mount Gambier: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Grampians: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 25–29 in Mount Gambier: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Grampians: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Mount Gambier: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Grampians: 3.0% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Mount Gambier: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Grampians: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Gambier: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Grampians: 3.0% males, 2.7% females; 5–9 in Mount Gambier: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Grampians: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Mount Gambier: 2.8% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.7 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
7.7% 22nd pct 11.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%

Country of birth

85.6% Australia ◂ +2.7 pts 82.9%
2.1% England +0.4 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.3% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.7% Australian ◂ +1.0 pts 41.7%
41.1% English ◂ +0.2 pts 41.0%
14.3% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 10.2%
12.3% Irish ◂ +3.7 pts 8.6%
7.8% German +0.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.3% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.6% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.4% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% Indian even 0.6%
0.3% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
3.0% 21st pct 6.8% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Limited English in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.1 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
0.3% 30th pct 1.4% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%

Language used at home

91.1% English only ◂ +3.5 pts 87.6%
0.1% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Mandarin even 0.3%
0.1% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Hindi even 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +12.4 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap widening
40.1% 44th pct 52.5% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.5%

Religious affiliation

40.1% No religion +12.4 pts ▸ 52.5%
50.6% Christianity ◂ +12.4 pts 38.2%
8.1% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 7.2%
0.2% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +2.8 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
42.6% 53rd pct 39.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
Bachelor+ in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.6 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
15.5% 63rd pct 11.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
Schools in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +7 more in Southern Grampians
18 71st pct 11 54th pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +4.13 more in Southern Grampians
6.38 73rd pct 2.25 27th pct
Students in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +2,875 more in Mount Gambier
2,745 56th pct 5,620 67th pct
Avg size in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +358 larger in Mount Gambier
153 35th pct 511 83rd pct
ICSEA in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +33 higher in Southern Grampians
1,016 74th pct 984 58th pct

Highest year of school

42.6% Year 12 ◂ +2.8 pts 39.8%
17.3% Year 11 +4.6 pts ▸ 21.8%
18.2% Year 10 +0.1 pts ▸ 18.3%
14.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 13.0%

Highest qualification level

35.2% Certificate III / IV +6.6 pts ▸ 41.8%
18.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.3 pts 16.5%
15.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 12.6%
4.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 3.3%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%
2.6% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

Field of qualification

11.6% Management & commerce +4.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.9% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
13.5% Health ◂ +2.4 pts 11.1%
9.0% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.6 pts 3.2%
10.1% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 9.3%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 5.1%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +0.4 pts 1.8%
1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%
0.8% Information technology +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +$3 higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
$699 39th pct $702 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: $503
  • First area, 2016: $576
  • First area, 2021: $699
  • Second area, 2011: $504
  • Second area, 2016: $589
  • Second area, 2021: $702
Household income in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +$29 higher in Southern Grampians gap widening
$1,261 33rd pct $1,232 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: $908
  • First area, 2016: $1,043
  • First area, 2021: $1,261
  • Second area, 2011: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,052
  • Second area, 2021: $1,232
Family income in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier even gap narrowing
$1,684 41st pct $1,684 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,187
  • First area, 2016: $1,370
  • First area, 2021: $1,684
  • Second area, 2011: $1,174
  • Second area, 2016: $1,388
  • Second area, 2021: $1,684
High earners in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.1 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
6.7% 32nd pct 5.6% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
High-income homes in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.0 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
11.2% 32nd pct 10.1% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Household income distribution

32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 32.4%
27.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
21.1% Under $650 +1.5 pts ▸ 22.6%
5.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 4.0%

Personal income distribution

43.4% Under $650 even 43.4%
33.9% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 35.3%
12.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 12.6%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier
33.4% 76th pct 34.2% 81st pct
Mental health in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.3 pts higher in Mount Gambier
9.7% 68th pct 11.0% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.7 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
6.9% 75th pct 7.5% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 10.4%
9.7% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.1% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.2% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.7% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
4.9% Heart disease +0.6 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 3.2%
2.2% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.3% Stroke even 1.3%
0.8% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None ◂ +0.6 pts 57.5%
21.6% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 7.6%
4.1% Three or more +0.5 pts ▸ 4.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +8.5 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap narrowing
25.2% 80th pct 16.8% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Unpaid carers in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.0 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
14.1% 85th pct 13.1% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
Unpaid child care in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +2.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
23.8% 41st pct 26.6% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%
Defence service in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.3 pts higher in Mount Gambier
2.7% 39th pct 3.0% 51st pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.3 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
24.9% 77th pct 21.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +375 larger in Mount Gambier
389 43rd pct 764 58th pct
20 yrs 7th pct 20 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.9 pts higher in Mount Gambier
35.2% 57th pct 36.0% 59th pct
Unemployment in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +6.4 pts higher in Mount Gambier
7.7% 24th pct 14.1% 67th pct
Median income in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +$50 higher in Mount Gambier
$542 47th pct $592 60th pct
Household income in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +$152 higher in Mount Gambier
$1,105 22nd pct $1,257 36th pct
Indigenous language in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.1 pts higher in Mount Gambier
3.1% 31st pct 6.2% 59th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.1 larger in Mount Gambier gap widening
2.2 14th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +4.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
12.9% 43rd pct 17.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Living alone in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.2 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
34.1% 84th pct 33.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

Family composition

51.9% Couples with children ◂ +1.4 pts 50.5%
34.2% Couples without children ◂ +3.5 pts 30.7%
12.9% One-parent families +4.8 pts ▸ 17.7%
1.0% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

36.2% 2 people ◂ +1.7 pts 34.5%
34.1% 1 person ◂ +0.2 pts 33.9%
12.0% 3 people +1.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
10.3% 4 people +1.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
5.3% 5 people ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%
2.0% 6 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier even gap narrowing
$220 36th pct $220 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: $150
  • First area, 2016: $175
  • First area, 2021: $220
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $190
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +$44 higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
$1,083 29th pct $1,127 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,083
  • First area, 2016: $1,082
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2011: $1,257
  • Second area, 2016: $1,172
  • Second area, 2021: $1,127
People / bedroom in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +11.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
19.8% 25th pct 31.6% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.6%
Owned outright in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +15.5 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap narrowing
46.0% 79th pct 30.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.9%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 46.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%
Separate houses in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +15.9 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap widening
93.5% 72nd pct 77.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 93.0%
  • First area, 2016: 93.8%
  • First area, 2021: 93.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 81.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.6%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +3.5 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap steady
79.9% 68th pct 76.4% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.9%
  • First area, 2016: 79.3%
  • First area, 2021: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.4%

How homes are owned or rented

46.0% Owned outright ◂ +15.5 pts 30.5%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage +4.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.8% Rented +11.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
3.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

93.5% Separate house ◂ +15.9 pts 77.6%
4.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +9.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
1.4% Flat or apartment +7.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

50.6% 3 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 53.3%
24.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 20.3%
14.9% 2 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 19.3%
5.3% 5 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 2.8%
3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

49.2% $200–$349 +1.3 pts ▸ 50.6%
36.8% Under $200 +1.2 pts ▸ 38.0%
8.5% $350–$549 ◂ +1.0 pts 7.5%
0.7% $750 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.1%
0.2% $550–$749 even 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.1% $1,000–$1,799 +10.8 pts ▸ 47.0%
41.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.7 pts 35.9%
11.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.6 pts 10.3%
4.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 2.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +2.5 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
5.1% 50th pct 7.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Work from home in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +11.3 pts higher in Southern Grampians gap widening
15.0% 65th pct 3.7% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
PT commute in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.3 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
0.1% 9th pct 0.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +35 more in Mount Gambier
88 60th pct 123 64th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.73 more in Southern Grampians
5.31 76th pct 4.58 67th pct
Departures/1k in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +14.5 more in Mount Gambier
209.4 61st pct 223.9 62nd pct
PT routes in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +5 more in Mount Gambier
7 50th pct 12 60th pct
— 3 21st pct

How people get to work

61.6% Car (driver) +13.0 pts ▸ 74.6%
15.0% Worked at home ◂ +11.3 pts 3.7%
6.1% Walked ◂ +4.0 pts 2.2%
4.2% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.5% Bicycle even 0.5%
0.1% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.1% 1 vehicle +4.9 pts ▸ 38.0%
35.0% 2 vehicles +1.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
15.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 12.0%
10.9% 4 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 6.5%
5.1% No vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +5.7 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
32.9% 41st pct 38.7% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%
Recent arrivals in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.0 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
11.4% 49th pct 12.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.8 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
2.9% 14th pct 4.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
Participation in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.1 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap steady
57.8% 49th pct 58.9% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.3%
  • First area, 2016: 57.4%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.9%
Full-time in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.3 pts higher in Mount Gambier gap narrowing
57.2% 34th pct 57.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.6%
  • First area, 2016: 56.9%
  • First area, 2021: 57.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

Industries people work in

21.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.9 pts 6.5%
16.2% Health care & social assistance +0.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
8.6% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 12.6%
3.4% Manufacturing +6.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.9% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.1% Construction ◂ +0.1 pts 8.0%
6.1% Accommodation & food +1.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
5.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.7 pts 4.9%
3.1% Other services +1.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.8% Transport & warehousing +1.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.5% Professional & technical ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%
2.0% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

21.8% Managers ◂ +11.7 pts 10.1%
16.2% Professionals ◂ +1.4 pts 14.8%
11.2% Community & personal service +3.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.2% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 14.4%
12.6% Labourers +0.6 pts ▸ 13.1%
8.4% Sales workers +2.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.9% Clerical & administrative +0.6 pts ▸ 10.5%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers +4.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +4 higher in Southern Grampians
6 57th pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +5 higher in Southern Grampians
7 64th pct 2 14th pct
IER decile in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +4 higher in Southern Grampians
6 57th pct 2 14th pct
IEO decile in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +5 higher in Southern Grampians
7 64th pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +69 higher in Southern Grampians
962 58th pct 893 14th pct
ERP in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +11,574 higher in Mount Gambier
16,483 53rd pct 28,057 62nd pct
Growth in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.6 pts higher in Mount Gambier
-0.1% 13th pct 1.5% 28th pct
Businesses in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +54 higher in Southern Grampians
2,138 59th pct 2,084 59th pct
Approvals in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +89 higher in Mount Gambier
33 43rd pct 122 62nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +109 higher in Mount Gambier
606 44th pct 714 58th pct
19.2 11th pct 19.2 11th pct
Min temp in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.1 higher in Mount Gambier
8.5 13th pct 9.6 26th pct

Crime & Safety

5,462 23rd pct —
862 42nd pct —
235 46th pct —
6 7th pct —
199 10th pct —
1,001 37th pct —
48 0th pct —
741 50th pct —
307 34th pct —
9.6% 52nd pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.5 higher in Mount Gambier
4.4 65th pct 5.9 80th pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +1.4 more in Mount Gambier
4.4 62nd pct 5.8 80th pct
15-min city in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +17.7 pts higher in Mount Gambier
56.8% 66th pct 74.5% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +36.3 pts higher in Mount Gambier
44.1% 43rd pct 80.4% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +28.0 pts higher in Mount Gambier
61.5% 62nd pct 89.5% 82nd pct
Walk to school in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +13.2 pts higher in Mount Gambier
61.7% 62nd pct 74.9% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +18.6 pts higher in Mount Gambier
74.8% 58th pct 93.4% 79th pct
Walk to health in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +18.9 pts higher in Mount Gambier
41.9% 58th pct 60.9% 79th pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +11.6 more in Southern Grampians
25.0 65th pct 13.3 25th pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +60 higher in Mount Gambier
1 44th pct 61 78th pct
Mean slope in Southern Grampiansin Mount Gambier +0.7 pts higher in Mount Gambier
4.4% 46th pct 5.1% 57th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Grampians vs Mount Gambier [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA26260/southern-grampians/vs/LGA44620/mount-gambier