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Charlestown - Dudley vs Lambton - New Lambton

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 5.6 km apart · Charlestown - Dudley profile · Lambton - New Lambton profile

Charlestown - Dudley Lambton - New Lambton

Charlestown - Dudley and Lambton - New Lambton are neighbouring New South Wales areas with distinct layouts. Lambton - New Lambton is far more walkable; 91.3% of homes are within a 15 minute walk of groceries compared to 55.4% in Charlestown - Dudley. This is consistent with Lambton - New Lambton having far higher street connectivity and a higher share of residents with bachelor degrees (31.5% versus 25.5%). In contrast, Charlestown - Dudley is home to far more schools (14 versus 7) and has a much higher proportion of larger homes, with 77.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who speak little or no English. They also share very similar typical weekly household incomes, around $1,800 to $1,860. While they are alike in these ways, some gaps are growing. The difference in the share of people with no religion has widened since 2011, and a larger share of Lambton - New Lambton households now earn $3,000 or more a week compared to Charlestown - Dudley.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +7,911 larger in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
25,254 96th pct 17,343 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23,555
  • First area, 2016: 23,965
  • First area, 2021: 25,254
  • Second area, 2011: 16,407
  • Second area, 2016: 16,519
  • Second area, 2021: 17,343
Median age in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2 yrs older in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
38 yrs 43rd pct 40 yrs 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.4 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap widening
4.7% 74th pct 3.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Aged 65+ in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.7 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap narrowing
17.9% 54th pct 17.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Under 15 in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.3 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
19.7% 69th pct 18.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
De facto in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.1 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap widening
12.9% 62nd pct 10.9% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%

Age structure

27.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.5 pts 24.4%
23.5% Older adults (45–64) +3.7 pts ▸ 27.2%
19.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.3 pts 18.4%
17.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.7 pts 17.3%
11.0% Youth (15–24) +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

45.4% Married ◂ +1.2 pts 44.2%
36.5% Never married +0.5 pts ▸ 37.0%
9.5% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
5.3% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.3% Separated even 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Charlestown - Dudley Lambton - New Lambton

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

  • 85+ in Charlestown - Dudley: 1.0% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Lambton - New Lambton: 0.9% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Charlestown - Dudley: 1.1% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Lambton - New Lambton: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Charlestown - Dudley: 1.5% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Lambton - New Lambton: 1.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.0% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 65–69 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 55–59 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.9% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.5% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.7% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.5% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 25–29 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 25–29 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.0% males, 2.7% females; 20–24 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.2% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Charlestown - Dudley: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.4% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.7% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 5–9 in Lambton - New Lambton: 3.4% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Charlestown - Dudley: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Lambton - New Lambton: 2.7% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.7 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
10.9% 18th pct 12.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Country of birth

85.9% Australia ◂ +1.7 pts 84.1%
2.0% England +0.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.9% New Zealand even 0.9%
0.5% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% China even 0.5%
0.3% South Africa even 0.3%
0.3% Italy even 0.3%
0.3% Nepal even 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

42.4% English +0.2 pts ▸ 42.6%
42.4% Australian ◂ +2.7 pts 39.6%
12.2% Irish +1.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.7% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 12.3%
4.4% German ◂ +0.1 pts 4.2%
2.9% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 2.8%
1.7% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%
0.9% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.7% Filipino even 0.8%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.6 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
6.9% 32nd pct 8.4% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
Limited English in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.2 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
1.0% 42nd pct 1.2% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%

Language used at home

89.8% English only ◂ +1.7 pts 88.1%
0.6% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.4% Italian even 0.3%
0.2% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +4.2 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap widening
47.2% 76th pct 43.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.0%

Religious affiliation

45.6% Christianity +3.0 pts ▸ 48.6%
47.2% No religion ◂ +4.2 pts 43.0%
4.9% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 4.7%
0.3% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.9% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +5.9 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
53.6% 44th pct 59.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.1%
  • First area, 2016: 46.5%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%
Bachelor+ in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +6.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
25.5% 60th pct 31.5% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.5%
Schools in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +7 more in Charlestown - Dudley
14 93rd pct 7 86th pct
Schools/1k kids in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.62 more in Charlestown - Dudley
2.82 66th pct 2.19 54th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +25 more in Lambton - New Lambton
42 84th pct 67 94th pct
Students in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2,033 more in Charlestown - Dudley
5,291 90th pct 3,258 82nd pct
Avg size in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +165 larger in Lambton - New Lambton
378 43rd pct 543 66th pct
ICSEA in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +55 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
1,025 54th pct 1,080 76th pct

Highest year of school

53.6% Year 12 +5.9 pts ▸ 59.4%
26.9% Year 10 ◂ +4.2 pts 22.8%
9.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.5 pts 8.0%
5.9% Year 11 ◂ +0.8 pts 5.2%

Highest qualification level

31.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.2 pts 24.7%
27.4% Bachelor degree +4.0 pts ▸ 31.4%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.7 pts 14.3%
7.9% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 10.8%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.9% Certificate I / II even 1.9%

Field of qualification

18.3% Management & commerce ◂ +0.3 pts 18.0%
16.6% Engineering & related ◂ +2.5 pts 14.2%
13.4% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.5% Society & culture +0.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.8% Education +0.9 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.1% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 5.2%
4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%
3.6% Creative arts +0.7 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +1.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.8% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$40 higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
$867 61st pct $907 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $561
  • First area, 2016: $665
  • First area, 2021: $867
  • Second area, 2011: $611
  • Second area, 2016: $727
  • Second area, 2021: $907
Household income in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$55 higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
$1,808 54th pct $1,863 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,204
  • First area, 2016: $1,398
  • First area, 2021: $1,808
  • Second area, 2011: $1,230
  • Second area, 2016: $1,475
  • Second area, 2021: $1,863
Family income in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$233 higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
$2,251 61st pct $2,484 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,483
  • First area, 2016: $1,740
  • First area, 2021: $2,251
  • Second area, 2011: $1,685
  • Second area, 2016: $1,978
  • Second area, 2021: $2,484
High earners in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +3.2 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
13.3% 63rd pct 16.5% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
High-income homes in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +3.5 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
24.0% 60th pct 27.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%

Household income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 26.5%
25.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.9 pts 23.8%
14.7% Under $650 +1.3 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.3% $4,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 12.1%

Personal income distribution

37.5% Under $650 ◂ +0.7 pts 36.8%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.9 pts 30.4%
20.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 21.6%
4.2% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 6.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.2 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
31.8% 73rd pct 32.0% 74th pct
Mental health in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.7 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
11.2% 81st pct 11.9% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.2 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
5.8% 57th pct 5.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.2% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.4% Arthritis +0.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.4% Asthma ◂ +0.1 pts 9.3%
8.5% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.6% Diabetes even 4.6%
4.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 4.2%
3.1% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%
0.9% Stroke even 0.9%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.7% None ◂ +0.4 pts 61.3%
21.6% One condition +0.2 pts ▸ 21.8%
6.7% Two conditions even 6.7%
3.5% Three or more even 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
13.7% 44th pct 15.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
Unpaid carers in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.1 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
13.5% 73rd pct 13.4% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Unpaid child care in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.4 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap widening
32.0% 85th pct 29.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
3.2% 61st pct 3.2% 59th pct
Housework 15h+ in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.6 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
22.9% 67th pct 21.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +621 larger in Charlestown - Dudley
1,193 87th pct 572 83rd pct
Median age in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +4 yrs older in Lambton - New Lambton
23 yrs 36th pct 27 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.7 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley
44.4% 52nd pct 42.7% 48th pct
Unemployment in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
9.3% 45th pct 10.3% 52nd pct
Median income in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$27 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
$666 56th pct $693 60th pct
Household income in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$183 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
$1,754 53rd pct $1,937 64th pct
Indigenous language in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.1 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley
3.4% 31st pct 1.2% 15th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.1 larger in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
2.5 43rd pct 2.4 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.6 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
15.8% 70th pct 15.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Living alone in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +3.3 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
25.4% 51st pct 28.6% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

Family composition

57.6% Couples with children +2.0 pts ▸ 59.6%
25.8% Couples without children ◂ +1.8 pts 24.0%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +0.6 pts 15.2%
0.8% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

33.7% 2 people ◂ +1.8 pts 31.8%
25.4% 1 person +3.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
17.0% 4 people ◂ +0.1 pts 16.9%
15.8% 3 people ◂ +0.5 pts 15.3%
5.9% 5 people ◂ +0.2 pts 5.6%
2.2% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

$390 57th pct $390 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $275
  • First area, 2016: $340
  • First area, 2021: $390
  • Second area, 2011: $270
  • Second area, 2016: $330
  • Second area, 2021: $390
Mortgage in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +$119 higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
$2,000 61st pct $2,119 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,800
  • First area, 2016: $1,800
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2011: $1,820
  • Second area, 2016: $1,842
  • Second area, 2021: $2,119
People / bedroom in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +4.6 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
25.9% 47th pct 30.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%
Owned outright in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.4 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap narrowing
34.6% 57th pct 34.2% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.3%
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Separate houses in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.3 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap narrowing
80.1% 41st pct 78.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.7%
  • First area, 2016: 81.8%
  • First area, 2021: 80.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.8%
3+ bedrooms in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +8.6 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap narrowing
77.7% 45th pct 69.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.8%
  • First area, 2016: 76.9%
  • First area, 2021: 77.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%

How homes are owned or rented

37.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.3 pts 33.3%
34.6% Owned outright ◂ +0.4 pts 34.2%
25.9% Rented +4.6 pts ▸ 30.5%
1.1% Not stated even 1.1%
0.8% Other tenure even 0.8%

Types of homes

80.1% Separate house ◂ +1.3 pts 78.8%
14.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.8 pts 13.2%
5.7% Flat or apartment +2.0 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

47.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.5 pts 43.4%
17.4% 2 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 24.6%
24.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 20.2%
5.7% 5 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 5.6%
3.5% 1 bedroom +1.5 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

54.7% $350–$549 ◂ +8.0 pts 46.7%
20.1% $200–$349 +2.8 pts ▸ 23.0%
12.0% Under $200 +1.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
8.6% $550–$749 +3.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.8% $750 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 35.6%
26.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.1 pts 23.9%
14.9% $3,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 21.5%
13.1% Under $1,000 +0.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.3 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
6.0% 59th pct 7.3% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%
Work from home in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.4 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap widening
22.8% 72nd pct 25.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
PT commute in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.2 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
0.8% 27th pct 0.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%
PT stops in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +27 more in Charlestown - Dudley
137 89th pct 110 87th pct
Stops/1k in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.92 more in Lambton - New Lambton
5.42 66th pct 6.34 76th pct
Departures/1k in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +526.0 more in Lambton - New Lambton
1,204.6 64th pct 1,730.6 78th pct
PT routes in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +3 more in Charlestown - Dudley
13 73rd pct 10 62nd pct
Stop walk in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +3 longer in Lambton - New Lambton
3 29th pct 6 57th pct
Drive to city in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2 longer in Charlestown - Dudley
101 89th pct 99 88th pct

How people get to work

53.0% Car (driver) ◂ +3.6 pts 49.4%
22.8% Worked at home +2.4 pts ▸ 25.2%
3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
1.4% Walked +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.4% Bicycle +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Bus even 0.8%
0.1% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

41.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.6 pts 38.7%
34.5% 1 vehicle +3.2 pts ▸ 37.8%
12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 11.0%
6.0% No vehicle +1.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.1% 4 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 5.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.7 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
33.9% 33rd pct 36.6% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%
Recent arrivals in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +4.4 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap steady
11.0% 51st pct 15.4% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.7 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
4.2% 39th pct 3.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Participation in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.9 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton gap narrowing
64.4% 63rd pct 65.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.6%
  • First area, 2016: 60.7%
  • First area, 2021: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.3%
Full-time in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.6 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley gap steady
56.8% 34th pct 56.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.4%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%

Industries people work in

20.7% Health care & social assistance +0.9 pts ▸ 21.7%
10.0% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.4% Construction ◂ +2.4 pts 8.0%
8.9% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 8.7%
7.3% Professional & technical +0.5 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.4% Accommodation & food +1.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.3% Public administration & safety +0.3 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.4% Manufacturing ◂ +0.2 pts 4.2%
3.7% Finance & insurance +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.6% Other services ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%

Occupations people work in

26.9% Professionals +5.2 pts ▸ 32.2%
14.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.0 pts 10.8%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.1 pts 12.4%
12.6% Community & personal service ◂ +1.2 pts 11.4%
10.7% Managers +1.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
7.7% Sales workers +1.0 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.9% Labourers ◂ +0.7 pts 7.2%
4.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.7 pts 4.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
6 57th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +23 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
1,010 55th pct 1,033 65th pct
ERP in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +8,235 higher in Charlestown - Dudley
26,087 91st pct 17,852 81st pct
Growth in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
2.8% 35th pct 2.9% 35th pct
Businesses in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +706 higher in Charlestown - Dudley
2,206 86th pct 1,500 76th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +48 higher in Charlestown - Dudley
1,106 69th pct 1,058 65th pct
Max temp in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +0.5 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
23.4 46th pct 23.9 52nd pct
12.9 63rd pct 12.9 63rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.6 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
6.2 62nd pct 7.8 84th pct
Types ≤15 min in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +1.3 more in Lambton - New Lambton
6.2 64th pct 7.5 84th pct
15-min city in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +22.4 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
73.7% 56th pct 96.1% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +35.9 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
55.4% 44th pct 91.3% 77th pct
Walk to transit in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +6.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
93.2% 53rd pct 99.2% 71st pct
Walk to school in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +5.5 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
88.6% 66th pct 94.0% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +4.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
95.5% 45th pct 99.5% 57th pct
Walk to health in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +26.0 pts higher in Lambton - New Lambton
64.4% 65th pct 90.4% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.7 more in Lambton - New Lambton
11.4 33rd pct 14.2 50th pct
Intersections/km² in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +87 higher in Lambton - New Lambton
90 49th pct 178 67th pct
Mean slope in Charlestown - Dudleyin Lambton - New Lambton +2.1 pts higher in Charlestown - Dudley
8.2% 83rd pct 6.2% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Charlestown - Dudley vs Lambton - New Lambton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/111011208/charlestown-dudley/vs/111031225/lambton-new-lambton