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Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong vs Berry - Kangaroo Valley

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong profile · Berry - Kangaroo Valley profile

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong Berry - Kangaroo Valley

Berry - Kangaroo Valley and Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong are nearby New South Wales areas with distinct profiles. Berry - Kangaroo Valley has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 56 and a higher share of seniors at 35.2%. In contrast, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong is more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $1,985 compared to $1,429 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley. Homes in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong are also more likely to be large, as 83.9% have three or more bedrooms, whereas 73.1% of homes in Berry - Kangaroo Valley meet this criteria.

Both areas share very similar proportions of First Nations people, at around 2.4% to 2.5%. They also have similar rates of volunteering and a similar number of school enrolments. However, differences in age and income have shifted over time; the age gap has widened slightly since 2011, and the typical income gap has grown from $364 to $556. While Berry - Kangaroo Valley has more public transport stops per 1,000 people, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong generally offers better walkability to parks, groceries, and health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1,353 larger in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
8,136 41st pct 9,489 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7,024
  • First area, 2016: 7,808
  • First area, 2021: 8,136
  • Second area, 2011: 8,286
  • Second area, 2016: 8,789
  • Second area, 2021: 9,489
Median age in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +8 yrs older in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap widening
48 yrs 87th pct 56 yrs 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.1 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
2.4% 54th pct 2.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Aged 65+ in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +8.1 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
27.1% 90th pct 35.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%
Under 15 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2.8 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
16.5% 34th pct 13.8% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
De facto in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.5 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap narrowing
10.6% 32nd pct 11.1% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Age structure

27.1% Seniors (65+) +8.1 pts ▸ 35.2%
27.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.1 pts ▸ 27.7%
18.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.3 pts 16.0%
16.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.8 pts 13.8%
10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.4 pts 7.1%

Marital status

56.0% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 55.3%
27.0% Never married ◂ +4.2 pts 22.8%
8.7% Divorced +2.4 pts ▸ 11.2%
6.3% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
2.0% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong Berry - Kangaroo Valley

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

  • 85+ in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 1.0% males, 2.1% females; 85+ in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 1.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 80–84 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 1.5% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 75–79 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 75–79 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 70–74 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 70–74 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 4.6% males, 4.9% females
  • 65–69 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 4.0% males, 4.4% females; 65–69 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 4.9% males, 5.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 3.7% males, 4.2% females; 60–64 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 4.6% males, 5.2% females
  • 55–59 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 3.5% males, 4.1% females
  • 50–54 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.8% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 40–44 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.4% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 35–39 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.2% males, 2.5% females; 35–39 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.1% males, 2.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 30–34 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 1.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 20–24 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.4% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 1.6% males, 1.3% females
  • 15–19 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 15–19 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.2% males, 2.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 3.1% males, 2.5% females; 10–14 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.5% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 0–4 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Berry - Kangaroo Valley: 2.1% males, 1.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +3.9 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
12.1% 22nd pct 15.9% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%

Country of birth

83.4% Australia ◂ +5.0 pts 78.4%
4.8% England +1.7 pts ▸ 6.4%
1.2% New Zealand +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% India even 0.1%
0.1% Philippines even 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% English +2.4 pts ▸ 48.6%
39.8% Australian ◂ +1.9 pts 38.0%
16.9% Irish ◂ +2.0 pts 14.9%
12.8% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 13.7%
3.8% German +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.4% Italian ◂ +1.5 pts 1.9%
1.5% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.3% Indian even 0.4%
0.3% Filipino even 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.8 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
3.7% 15th pct 2.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Limited English in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.1 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
0.3% 13th pct 0.2% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

92.1% English only ◂ +0.1 pts 92.0%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.8 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap narrowing
41.2% 49th pct 43.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.0%

Religious affiliation

51.7% Christianity ◂ +2.5 pts 49.2%
41.2% No religion +1.8 pts ▸ 43.0%
5.8% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.2% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Hinduism even 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +5.9 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
57.0% 51st pct 51.1% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.3%
  • First area, 2016: 50.5%
  • First area, 2021: 57.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.1%
Bachelor+ in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +5.3 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
31.3% 71st pct 26.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
Schools in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
2 14th pct 3 43rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.81 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
1.49 31st pct 2.30 57th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +7 more in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
11 29th pct 4 8th pct
Students in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +22 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
509 18th pct 531 19th pct
Avg size in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +78 larger in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
255 26th pct 177 18th pct
ICSEA in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +27 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
1,079 76th pct 1,052 66th pct

Highest year of school

57.0% Year 12 ◂ +5.9 pts 51.1%
25.0% Year 10 +1.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
7.3% Year 9 or below +2.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
4.7% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 5.3%

Highest qualification level

28.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.6 pts 25.2%
24.7% Certificate III / IV +0.9 pts ▸ 25.6%
15.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 16.4%
9.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.7 pts 9.2%
4.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 3.5%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 1.4%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +0.8 pts 16.3%
13.8% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 10.9%
13.7% Engineering & related ◂ +0.5 pts 13.2%
11.5% Society & culture +0.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
11.7% Health ◂ +0.3 pts 11.4%
7.8% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 7.3%
3.6% Creative arts +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.2 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%
2.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%
1.0% Information technology even 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$106 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
$836 57th pct $730 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: $557
  • First area, 2016: $699
  • First area, 2021: $836
  • Second area, 2011: $490
  • Second area, 2016: $599
  • Second area, 2021: $730
Household income in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$556 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
$1,985 65th pct $1,429 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,274
  • First area, 2016: $1,587
  • First area, 2021: $1,985
  • Second area, 2011: $910
  • Second area, 2016: $1,143
  • Second area, 2021: $1,429
Family income in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$389 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
$2,304 64th pct $1,915 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,583
  • First area, 2016: $1,895
  • First area, 2021: $2,304
  • Second area, 2011: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $1,485
  • Second area, 2021: $1,915
High earners in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +3.5 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
15.4% 71st pct 11.9% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
High-income homes in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +8.3 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
27.6% 70th pct 19.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%

Household income distribution

25.7% $650–$1,499 +2.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
27.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 24.8%
11.5% Under $650 +8.2 pts ▸ 19.7%
16.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 10.6%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 8.6%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 +4.0 pts ▸ 42.1%
30.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 29.5%
19.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 15.4%
6.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 5.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +3.6 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
31.1% 69th pct 34.7% 86th pct
Mental health in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.2 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
7.6% 34th pct 7.8% 37th pct
Needs assistance in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.7 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap widening
4.7% 35th pct 6.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis +2.8 pts ▸ 14.4%
7.7% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 8.1%
8.1% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%
7.6% Mental health +0.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.7% Heart disease +1.7 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.0% Cancer +1.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.7% Diabetes +1.2 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.6% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.1% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.2% None ◂ +3.7 pts 57.5%
21.6% One condition +1.0 pts ▸ 22.6%
6.8% Two conditions +1.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
2.8% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.5 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
23.0% 90th pct 23.6% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%
Unpaid carers in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.7 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
12.4% 52nd pct 13.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +5.0 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
26.9% 55th pct 21.9% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.9%
  • First area, 2016: 27.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%
Defence service in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.9 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
3.7% 73rd pct 4.7% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2.2 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
27.0% 92nd pct 29.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +42 larger in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
192 52nd pct 234 58th pct
Median age in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +5 yrs older in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
28 yrs 76th pct 23 yrs 36th pct
Year 12 in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.2 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
40.5% 43rd pct 40.7% 44th pct
Unemployment in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +7.6 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
7.6% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$13 higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
$695 61st pct $708 63rd pct
Household income in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$389 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
$2,305 82nd pct $1,916 63rd pct
Indigenous language in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.7 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
3.1% 29th pct 3.8% 37th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.3 larger in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.6 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap widening
8.1% 7th pct 9.7% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +6.6 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
21.0% 33rd pct 27.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

Family composition

57.7% Couples with children ◂ +13.2 pts 44.5%
33.4% Couples without children +11.5 pts ▸ 44.8%
8.1% One-parent families +1.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.8% Other families even 0.9%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +4.6 pts ▸ 45.1%
21.0% 1 person +6.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
14.7% 4 people ◂ +4.7 pts 10.0%
12.9% 3 people ◂ +2.4 pts 10.5%
8.0% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 4.4%
2.7% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +$100 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
$500 88th pct $400 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $280
  • First area, 2016: $400
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $250
  • Second area, 2016: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $400
$2,167 73rd pct $2,167 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,950
  • First area, 2016: $2,130
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $1,800
  • Second area, 2016: $1,811
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.10 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap widening
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +3.0 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
16.5% 18th pct 13.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Owned outright in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +6.1 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap narrowing
48.9% 94th pct 55.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.8%
  • First area, 2016: 46.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%
Separate houses in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +4.1 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
85.9% 53rd pct 81.8% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.8%
  • First area, 2016: 88.4%
  • First area, 2021: 85.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.8%
3+ bedrooms in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +10.8 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap narrowing
83.9% 65th pct 73.1% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.4%
  • First area, 2016: 83.3%
  • First area, 2021: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.1%

How homes are owned or rented

48.9% Owned outright +6.1 pts ▸ 55.0%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.2 pts 24.8%
16.5% Rented ◂ +3.0 pts 13.5%
3.0% Other tenure +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.5% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%

Types of homes

85.9% Separate house ◂ +4.1 pts 81.8%
9.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.5% Other dwelling +5.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.2 pts 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

36.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 29.4%
36.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 35.0%
11.3% 2 bedrooms +9.2 pts ▸ 20.5%
11.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 8.7%
3.1% 1 bedroom +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.2% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

38.9% $350–$549 even 38.9%
31.6% $550–$749 ◂ +16.8 pts 14.8%
11.0% $200–$349 +12.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
9.6% Under $200 +0.9 pts ▸ 10.4%
3.3% $750 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 6.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 33.2%
28.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 25.2%
18.5% $1,000–$1,799 +3.3 pts ▸ 21.8%
13.7% Under $1,000 +1.2 pts ▸ 14.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.5 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap narrowing
2.9% 29th pct 3.3% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Work from home in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2.9 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
27.7% 78th pct 24.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%
PT commute in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.2 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
0.4% 16th pct 0.2% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%
PT stops in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +36 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
35 45th pct 71 74th pct
Stops/1k in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +3.18 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
4.30 50th pct 7.48 86th pct
Departures/1k in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +5.4 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
97.1 19th pct 102.5 19th pct
PT routes in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
6 43rd pct 7 48th pct
Stop walk in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +25 longer in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
61 96th pct 36 88th pct
Drive to city in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +23 longer in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
97 88th pct 120 92nd pct

How people get to work

50.1% Car (driver) +2.4 pts ▸ 52.5%
27.7% Worked at home ◂ +2.9 pts 24.8%
2.4% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.3% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.2% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Train ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.1% Bus even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

43.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.0 pts 39.1%
27.9% 1 vehicle +8.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
14.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 13.4%
11.2% 4 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 7.9%
2.9% No vehicle +0.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.6 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap narrowing
35.1% 38th pct 35.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%
Recent arrivals in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.4 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap narrowing
4.3% 11th pct 3.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.1 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley gap steady
3.1% 11th pct 3.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +8.9 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
57.3% 32nd pct 48.4% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.8%
  • First area, 2016: 55.7%
  • First area, 2021: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.4%
Full-time in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.7 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong gap steady
52.6% 12th pct 50.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.2%
  • First area, 2016: 55.1%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.8%

Industries people work in

15.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.1 pts 14.2%
12.2% Construction ◂ +0.2 pts 12.0%
12.2% Education & training ◂ +1.9 pts 10.3%
8.6% Accommodation & food +0.2 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.7% Professional & technical +0.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 6.5%
6.6% Retail trade +1.0 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.8% Manufacturing ◂ +1.0 pts 3.9%
3.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.4% Administrative & support +1.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.8% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.4% Finance & insurance +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

Occupations people work in

27.7% Professionals ◂ +2.8 pts 24.9%
18.2% Managers +0.7 pts ▸ 18.9%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.3 pts 14.3%
12.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.6 pts 10.3%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 10.3%
6.7% Labourers +1.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.5% Sales workers +1.5 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.1% Machinery operators & drivers +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
9 86th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +40 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
1,071 78th pct 1,031 64th pct
ERP in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1,402 higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
8,121 38th pct 9,523 45th pct
Growth in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.0 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
0.1% 12th pct 1.1% 20th pct
Businesses in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +164 higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
915 50th pct 1,079 60th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +834 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
1,963 100th pct 1,130 70th pct
Max temp in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.8 higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
20.4 21st pct 22.2 37th pct
Min temp in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +0.2 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
11.0 38th pct 10.8 34th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.2 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
5.0 43rd pct 3.7 27th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +1.5 more in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
5.3 50th pct 3.8 28th pct
15-min city in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +20.1 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
68.3% 52nd pct 48.2% 36th pct
Walk to shops in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +13.0 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
64.3% 51st pct 51.4% 40th pct
Walk to transit in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +18.0 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
79.1% 38th pct 61.1% 28th pct
Walk to school in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +6.2 pts higher in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
40.5% 23rd pct 46.7% 28th pct
Walk to a park in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +15.8 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
81.6% 28th pct 65.8% 21st pct
Walk to health in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +28.7 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
47.3% 51st pct 18.5% 24th pct
Amenities/1k in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +10.1 more in Berry - Kangaroo Valley
16.0 59th pct 26.0 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2 higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
5 18th pct 2 16th pct
Mean slope in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringongin Berry - Kangaroo Valley +2.2 pts higher in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
9.1% 87th pct 6.9% 72nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong vs Berry - Kangaroo Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/107031140/kiama-hinterland-gerringong/vs/114011272/berry-kangaroo-valley