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Armidale Surrounds - North vs Armidale Surrounds - South

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 68 km apart · Armidale Surrounds - North profile · Armidale Surrounds - South profile

Armidale Surrounds - North Armidale Surrounds - South

Armidale Surrounds - South and Armidale Surrounds - North are both rural New South Wales areas with similar typical weekly rents of $250. The most striking difference is in recent overseas arrivals, which are far higher in Armidale Surrounds - North at 30.3% compared to just 6.7% in Armidale Surrounds - South. Infrastructure also varies; Armidale Surrounds - South has far more public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people, while Armidale Surrounds - North has a far higher number of schools per 1,000 children.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people caring for children unpaid. They are also alike in their housing styles, with over 95% of homes being separate houses. While they share these commonalities, several gaps have widened since 2011. Residents in Armidale Surrounds - South have become noticeably older than those in Armidale Surrounds - North, and the difference in the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has also increased.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1,367 larger in Armidale Surrounds - South gap narrowing
4,527 19th pct 5,894 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4,289
  • First area, 2016: 4,488
  • First area, 2021: 4,527
  • Second area, 2011: 6,001
  • Second area, 2016: 6,021
  • Second area, 2021: 5,894
Median age in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3 yrs older in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
44 yrs 75th pct 47 yrs 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2.9 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
6.4% 83rd pct 9.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Aged 65+ in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap steady
21.3% 73rd pct 23.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%
Under 15 in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
19.0% 63rd pct 17.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
De facto in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.5 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap narrowing
11.4% 41st pct 11.9% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%

Age structure

28.5% Older adults (45–64) +1.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.3% Seniors (65+) +1.7 pts ▸ 23.0%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.3 pts 19.3%
19.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.2 pts 17.8%
10.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.6 pts 9.9%

Marital status

49.3% Married +2.4 pts ▸ 51.7%
33.0% Never married ◂ +3.7 pts 29.4%
8.4% Divorced +1.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
6.3% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 5.7%
2.9% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Armidale Surrounds - North Armidale Surrounds - South

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

  • 85+ in Armidale Surrounds - North: 0.8% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Armidale Surrounds - South: 0.7% males, 1.1% females
  • 80–84 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 1.1% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 1.1% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 75–79 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.4% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 65–69 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 65–69 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.7% males, 3.8% females
  • 60–64 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 4.1% males, 3.6% females; 60–64 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 4.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 55–59 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 4.1% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.6% males, 4.4% females
  • 50–54 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 40–44 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.0% males, 2.4% females; 35–39 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.4% males, 2.5% females
  • 30–34 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 25–29 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 25–29 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 20–24 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.5% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 1.9% males, 2.1% females
  • 15–19 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 10–14 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.5% males, 3.9% females; 10–14 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 3.8% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 3.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Armidale Surrounds - North: 2.7% males, 2.2% females; 0–4 in Armidale Surrounds - South: 2.5% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

7.7% 8th pct 7.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Country of birth

79.7% Australia +6.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
1.3% England +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.0% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% China even 0.2%
0.2% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.3% Australian +2.4 pts ▸ 43.7%
41.2% English +1.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
11.1% Irish +3.4 pts ▸ 14.5%
11.2% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 12.6%
3.2% German +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.8% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.8% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
4.2% 18th pct 2.5% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Limited English in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.8 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
0.9% 41st pct 0.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.1%

Language used at home

84.3% English only +7.6 pts ▸ 91.9%
0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +7.9 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
29.4% 17th pct 37.2% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%

Religious affiliation

57.1% Christianity ◂ +3.9 pts 53.2%
29.4% No religion +7.9 pts ▸ 37.2%
12.9% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 7.7%
0.3% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.3% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +7.5 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
41.0% 20th pct 48.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%
Bachelor+ in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +6.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
16.1% 35th pct 22.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
Schools in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2 more in Armidale Surrounds - North
8 87th pct 6 71st pct
Schools/1k kids in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.56 more in Armidale Surrounds - North
9.28 97th pct 5.72 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2 more in Armidale Surrounds - North
8 18th pct 6 12th pct
Students in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +12 more in Armidale Surrounds - North
432 14th pct 420 14th pct
Avg size in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +8 larger in Armidale Surrounds - South
62 2nd pct 70 4th pct
ICSEA in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +24 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
910 11th pct 935 14th pct

Highest year of school

41.0% Year 12 +7.5 pts ▸ 48.6%
26.0% Year 10 +2.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
12.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.0 pts 10.8%
5.2% Year 11 +0.5 pts ▸ 5.7%

Highest qualification level

28.0% Certificate III / IV +2.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
17.7% Bachelor degree +4.1 pts ▸ 21.8%
11.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
4.9% Postgraduate degree +3.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.7% Certificate I / II even 2.7%

Field of qualification

12.9% Management & commerce +1.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.0% Society & culture +3.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
11.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.0 pts 8.2%
7.8% Education +3.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.1% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.4% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
3.8% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.9% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.9% Information technology +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$44 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
$672 23rd pct $716 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $482
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $672
  • Second area, 2011: $494
  • Second area, 2016: $580
  • Second area, 2021: $716
Household income in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$174 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
$1,228 15th pct $1,402 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: $898
  • First area, 2016: $1,077
  • First area, 2021: $1,228
  • Second area, 2011: $975
  • Second area, 2016: $1,131
  • Second area, 2021: $1,402
Family income in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$222 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
$1,568 18th pct $1,790 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,100
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,568
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,415
  • Second area, 2021: $1,790
High earners in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
6.5% 24th pct 7.9% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
High-income homes in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +4.1 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
11.1% 17th pct 15.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Household income distribution

34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.4 pts 31.7%
26.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
20.2% Under $650 ◂ +1.5 pts 18.7%
5.4% $3,000–$3,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.7% $4,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 7.0%

Personal income distribution

41.5% Under $650 +1.7 pts ▸ 43.3%
31.8% $650–$1,499 +1.6 pts ▸ 33.4%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 14.4%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +6.1 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
27.9% 48th pct 34.0% 83rd pct
Mental health in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.6 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
6.7% 24th pct 10.3% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
4.4% 30th pct 6.1% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.2% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.0% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
6.7% Mental health +3.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.8% Other condition +2.1 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.3% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.5% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.2% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.3% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.9% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None +0.6 pts ▸ 57.7%
18.4% One condition +3.6 pts ▸ 22.0%
6.0% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.6% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +5.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
19.2% 79th pct 24.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
Unpaid carers in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.9 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
11.3% 35th pct 15.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
23.3% 29th pct 26.7% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%
Defence service in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.3 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
2.3% 35th pct 3.6% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.8 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
23.2% 70th pct 27.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +257 larger in Armidale Surrounds - South
289 64th pct 546 81st pct
Median age in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1 yrs older in Armidale Surrounds - South
21 yrs 21st pct 22 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +4.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
27.8% 12th pct 32.2% 22nd pct
Unemployment in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.0 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
13.8% 72nd pct 16.8% 83rd pct
Median income in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$115 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
$423 8th pct $538 28th pct
Household income in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$332 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
$949 3rd pct $1,281 21st pct
Indigenous language in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
1.4% 16th pct 2.7% 26th pct

Family & Households

2.4 36th pct 2.4 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
11.3% 33rd pct 13.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Living alone in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap narrowing
28.9% 67th pct 25.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%

Family composition

54.7% Couples with children ◂ +3.2 pts 51.5%
32.6% Couples without children +1.9 pts ▸ 34.5%
11.3% One-parent families +1.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
1.0% Other families even 1.0%

Household size

37.3% 2 people +3.4 pts ▸ 40.7%
28.9% 1 person ◂ +3.2 pts 25.7%
12.2% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.0% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.3% 5 people ◂ +0.2 pts 6.0%
3.3% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 14th pct $250 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $130
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $195
  • Second area, 2021: $250
Mortgage in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +$332 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
$1,094 7th pct $1,426 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,170
  • First area, 2016: $1,189
  • First area, 2021: $1,094
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,408
  • Second area, 2021: $1,426
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +5.3 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
22.4% 36th pct 17.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Owned outright in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2.6 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap widening
45.2% 88th pct 42.6% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.1%
  • First area, 2016: 42.3%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%
Separate houses in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.8 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
96.1% 87th pct 95.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.4%
  • First area, 2016: 95.5%
  • First area, 2021: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 95.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.4%
3+ bedrooms in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2.3 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap steady
80.3% 54th pct 82.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.8%
  • First area, 2016: 79.7%
  • First area, 2021: 80.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 81.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.6%

How homes are owned or rented

45.2% Owned outright ◂ +2.6 pts 42.6%
23.9% Owned with a mortgage +11.5 pts ▸ 35.4%
22.4% Rented ◂ +5.3 pts 17.1%
5.5% Other tenure ◂ +1.6 pts 3.9%
3.3% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

96.1% Separate house ◂ +0.8 pts 95.4%
1.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
1.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

40.8% 3 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 44.9%
30.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 28.7%
13.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 12.4%
9.0% 5 or more even 9.0%
2.9% 1 bedroom +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

55.8% $200–$349 ◂ +5.9 pts 49.9%
20.6% Under $200 +5.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
5.2% $350–$549 +13.9 pts ▸ 19.1%
1.1% $550–$749 ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% $750 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.2% $1,000–$1,799 +4.6 pts ▸ 38.8%
35.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.9 pts 25.8%
15.4% $1,800–$2,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
6.2% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 7.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap steady
3.2% 32nd pct 3.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Work from home in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap narrowing
23.8% 73rd pct 23.9% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.9%
PT commute in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
0.8% 27th pct 0.1% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.1%
PT stops in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +20 more in Armidale Surrounds - South
4 10th pct 24 34th pct
Stops/1k in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.19 more in Armidale Surrounds - South
0.88 10th pct 4.07 46th pct
Departures/1k in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +70.7 more in Armidale Surrounds - South
6.2 4th pct 76.9 18th pct
PT routes in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3 more in Armidale Surrounds - South
2 14th pct 5 36th pct
— 69 98th pct

How people get to work

49.1% Car (driver) +2.4 pts ▸ 51.5%
23.8% Worked at home +0.2 pts ▸ 23.9%
5.0% Walked ◂ +1.9 pts 3.1%
4.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.0 pts 2.5%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.7 pts 0.1%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles +1.7 pts ▸ 41.0%
29.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 28.3%
18.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.0 pts 16.1%
10.2% 4 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 10.7%
3.2% No vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.7 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap widening
28.8% 13th pct 30.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.2%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
Recent arrivals in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +23.6 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap widening
30.3% 94th pct 6.7% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
3.9% 29th pct 3.6% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
Participation in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.2 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South gap steady
58.0% 35th pct 59.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.7%
  • First area, 2016: 60.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%
Full-time in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.6 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North gap steady
62.0% 74th pct 58.4% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.9%
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 62.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.4%

Industries people work in

38.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.4 pts 14.6%
9.4% Education & training +6.1 pts ▸ 15.5%
10.0% Health care & social assistance +3.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.0% Construction +3.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
4.4% Public administration & safety +3.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 7.0%
2.8% Accommodation & food +2.9 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.6% Professional & technical +2.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.7% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%
2.5% Transport & warehousing +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.4% Other services +0.6 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

28.5% Managers ◂ +9.6 pts 19.0%
12.2% Professionals +6.1 pts ▸ 18.2%
17.0% Labourers ◂ +4.7 pts 12.2%
10.8% Technicians & trades +2.9 pts ▸ 13.7%
9.2% Clerical & administrative +3.1 pts ▸ 12.3%
8.0% Community & personal service +3.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
7.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%
5.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSD decile in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IER decile in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +19 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
960 34th pct 979 42nd pct
ERP in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1,341 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
4,692 18th pct 6,033 26th pct
Growth in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.5 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
3.5% 40th pct 2.0% 28th pct
Businesses in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +49 higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
766 41st pct 717 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +35 higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
861 50th pct 826 47th pct
Max temp in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +2.0 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
18.8 9th pct 20.9 28th pct
Min temp in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.2 higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
6.9 2nd pct 6.7 1st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.5 higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
2.2 13th pct 2.6 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.4 more in Armidale Surrounds - South
2.3 13th pct 2.7 17th pct
15-min city in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.9 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
27.4% 18th pct 31.3% 22nd pct
Walk to shops in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +1.4 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
29.0% 20th pct 30.4% 21st pct
Walk to transit in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +18.6 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
15.1% 11th pct 33.7% 19th pct
Walk to school in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +10.3 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
25.1% 13th pct 35.3% 20th pct
Walk to a park in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +3.0 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
44.0% 12th pct 41.0% 11th pct
Walk to health in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +5.1 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - South
23.7% 28th pct 28.8% 33rd pct
Amenities/1k in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +12.0 more in Armidale Surrounds - North
27.6 86th pct 15.6 58th pct
0 2nd pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Armidale Surrounds - Northin Armidale Surrounds - South +0.9 pts higher in Armidale Surrounds - North
6.5% 68th pct 5.6% 55th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Armidale Surrounds - North vs Armidale Surrounds - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/110011187/armidale-surrounds-north/vs/110011188/armidale-surrounds-south