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Port Kembla Industrial vs Wollongong - West

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 4.3 km apart · Port Kembla Industrial profile · Wollongong - West profile

Port Kembla Industrial Wollongong - West

Wollongong - West and Port Kembla Industrial are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Wollongong - West is a residential hub where 14.4% of people are children and the typical resident is 34. It is a very walkable area with a well-qualified workforce, where 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Port Kembla Industrial is sparsely populated, with just five residents. People there are far older, with a typical age of 58, and far fewer have completed Year 12 (25.0% compared to 64.5% in Wollongong - West).

Both areas share the same climate and a similar share of high earners, with about 10.7% of people in both places earning $2,000 or more a week. While they share these basics, the gap in typical weekly incomes has widened since 2016, with Wollongong - West now well higher at $755 compared to $537 in Port Kembla Industrial.

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Where they differ most

Population: 16,546 larger in Wollongong - West Median age: 24 yrs older in Port Kembla Industrial Personal income: $218 higher in Wollongong - West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +16,546 larger in Wollongong - West gap steady
5 0th pct 16,551 82nd pct
Median age in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +24 yrs older in Port Kembla Industrial gap steady
58 yrs 100th pct 34 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2.1% 50th pct
Aged 65+ in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 14.6% 34th pct
Under 15 in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 14.4% 17th pct
De facto in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 11.6% 44th pct

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

Marital status

160.0% Never married ◂ +113.0 pts 47.0%
0.0% Married +37.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% Divorced +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Separated +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 30.7% 69th pct

Country of birth

60.0% Australia +4.0 pts ▸ 64.0%
0.0% England +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% India +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% China +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Vietnam +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Nepal +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

0.0% English +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Australian +27.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
0.0% Irish +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Scottish +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Italian +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Chinese +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% German +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Indian +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Greek +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Filipino +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Language

Other language in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 28.5% 74th pct
Limited English in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 5.2% 83rd pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +34.1 pts 65.9%
0.0% Mandarin +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Arabic +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Greek +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Religion

No religion in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 38.3% 38th pct

Religious affiliation

100.0% No religion ◂ +61.7 pts 38.3%
60.0% Christianity ◂ +14.4 pts 45.6%
0.0% Not stated +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Islam +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Buddhism +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 64.5% 66th pct
Bachelor+ in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 32.5% 73rd pct
Schools in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 8 87th pct
Schools/1k kids in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 3.35 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +1 more in Port Kembla Industrial
38 79th pct 37 78th pct
Students in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2,494 72nd pct
Avg size in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 356 40th pct
ICSEA in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 1,095 81st pct

Highest year of school

120.0% Year 12 ◂ +55.5 pts 64.5%
0.0% Year 10 +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Year 11 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +30.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +18.3 pts 15.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Society & culture +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Health +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Education +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Creative arts +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Information technology +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +$218 higher in Wollongong - West gap widening
$537 7th pct $755 40th pct
Household income in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— $1,595 41st pct
Family income in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— $2,082 50th pct
High earners in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 10.6% 50th pct
High-income homes in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 19.7% 48th pct

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.8 pts 31.2%
0.0% Under $650 +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 28.1% 50th pct
Mental health in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 11.1% 80th pct
Needs assistance in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 6.2% 63rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other condition +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Arthritis +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Asthma +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

80.0% One condition ◂ +60.6 pts 19.4%
0.0% None +64.1 pts ▸ 64.1%
0.0% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 13.2% 39th pct
Unpaid carers in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 11.5% 38th pct
Unpaid child care in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 20.9% 17th pct
Defence service in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 1.5% 17th pct
Housework 15h+ in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 18.4% 25th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +349 larger in Wollongong - West
0 0th pct 349 70th pct
Median age in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +41 yrs older in Port Kembla Industrial
65 yrs 100th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 54.1% 73rd pct
Unemployment in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 8.4% 40th pct
Median income in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +$341 higher in Wollongong - West
$225 0th pct $566 35th pct
Household income in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— $1,448 34th pct
Indigenous language in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2.0% 21st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2.4 36th pct
One-parent in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 14.1% 58th pct
Living alone in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 29.7% 70th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— $380 54th pct
Mortgage in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— $2,000 61st pct
People / bedroom in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 46.4% 87th pct
Owned outright in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 26.0% 30th pct
Separate houses in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 47.8% 13th pct
3+ bedrooms in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 56.0% 13th pct

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 11.9% 86th pct
Work from home in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 27.4% 78th pct
PT commute in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2.7% 61st pct
PT stops in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +79 more in Wollongong - West
14 23rd pct 93 86th pct
Stops/1k in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +2,794.38 more in Port Kembla Industrial
2,800.00 100th pct 5.62 69th pct
Departures/1k in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +668,860.6 more in Port Kembla Industrial
670,200.0 100th pct 1,339.4 69th pct
PT routes in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +10 more in Wollongong - West
8 52nd pct 18 84th pct
Stop walk in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +8 longer in Port Kembla Industrial
9 68th pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +6 longer in Port Kembla Industrial
70 80th pct 64 78th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Worked at home +27.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
0.0% Walked +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Bus +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Train +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 44.9% 75th pct
Recent arrivals in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 21.3% 85th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 6.2% 77th pct
Participation in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 60.9% 47th pct
Full-time in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 53.6% 15th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Education & training +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Retail trade +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Professional & technical +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Construction +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Other services +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Labourers ◂ +92.0 pts 8.0%
0.0% Professionals +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Managers +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Sales workers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 4 36th pct
IER decile in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 2 14th pct
IEO decile in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 1,009 55th pct
ERP in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +17,588 higher in Wollongong - West
7 0th pct 17,595 80th pct
Growth in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West
— 6.0% 62nd pct
Businesses in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +1,270 higher in Wollongong - West
37 2nd pct 1,307 70th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West even
1,305 81st pct 1,305 81st pct
Max temp in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West even
22.5 39th pct 22.5 39th pct
Min temp in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West even
13.3 67th pct 13.3 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +3.4 higher in Wollongong - West
3.8 27th pct 7.2 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +3.1 more in Wollongong - West
3.9 29th pct 7.0 76th pct
15-min city in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +52.6 pts higher in Wollongong - West
36.2% 26th pct 88.8% 69th pct
Walk to shops in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +74.5 pts higher in Wollongong - West
7.2% 5th pct 81.8% 67th pct
Walk to transit in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +29.3 pts higher in Wollongong - West
69.6% 33rd pct 98.8% 70th pct
Walk to school in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +31.0 pts higher in Wollongong - West
63.8% 41st pct 94.8% 75th pct
Walk to a park in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +11.6 pts higher in Wollongong - West
88.4% 36th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +66.1 pts higher in Wollongong - West
4.3% 9th pct 70.4% 69th pct
Amenities/1k in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +4,789.4 more in Port Kembla Industrial
4,800.0 100th pct 10.6 27th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +136 higher in Wollongong - West
26 32nd pct 163 64th pct
Mean slope in Port Kembla Industrialin Wollongong - West +3.8 pts higher in Wollongong - West
4.5% 35th pct 8.3% 84th pct

Compare Port Kembla Industrial with nearby areas

Port Kembla - Warrawong Wollongong - West Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Wollongong - East Windang - Primbee Figtree - Keiraville Unanderra - Mount Kembla Balgownie - Fairy Meadow

Compare Wollongong - West with nearby areas

Wollongong - East Figtree - Keiraville Balgownie - Fairy Meadow Port Kembla Industrial Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi Unanderra - Mount Kembla Port Kembla - Warrawong

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Kembla Industrial vs Wollongong - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/107011133/port-kembla-industrial/vs/107041549/wollongong-west