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Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Highton

Name: Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Highton — 2021 Census comparison
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 6.5 km apart · Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights profile · Highton profile

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Highton

Highton and Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights are neighbouring areas with distinct housing and lifestyle profiles. Highton is a wealthier area where 84.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms and 88.5% are separate houses. In contrast, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is a walker's paradise with far more renters (34.5%) and a much higher share of people living alone at 33.5%. This difference in lifestyle is clear in the walkability scores; Highton is only somewhat walkable, while Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.

Everyday life in both places shares many similarities, as they have almost identical proportions of children under 15 and people who speak a language other than English at home. While Highton has more households earning $3,000 or more a week, both areas have typical weekly personal incomes that sit close to one another. Over time, the gap in university qualifications has narrowed, though Highton still has a well higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 15.5 pts higher in Highton Renting: 14.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights De facto: 5.0 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Living alone: 11.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Separate houses: 11.1 pts higher in Highton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +2,834 larger in Highton gap widening

21,200 91st pct 24,034 94th pct

Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1 yrs older in Highton gap narrowing

37 yrs 36th pct 38 yrs 43rd pct

Age structure

31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.5 pts 24.2%

23.8% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 24.3%

18.1% Children (0–14) +0.3 pts ▸ 18.3%

15.3% Seniors (65+) +2.3 pts ▸ 17.5%

11.1% Youth (15–24) +4.6 pts ▸ 15.6%

Marital status

41.8% Married +9.9 pts ▸ 51.7%

40.6% Never married ◂ +5.1 pts 35.5%

9.4% Divorced ◂ +2.8 pts 6.5%

4.8% Widowed ◂ +0.8 pts 4.0%

3.4% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Highton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.9% Australia ◂ +2.8 pts 78.1%

2.3% England +1.0 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.7% India +0.6 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.6% China +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.1% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

1.0% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

0.2% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.3% Philippines even 0.3%

0.2% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

37.8% English +1.0 pts ▸ 38.8%

34.8% Australian +0.2 pts ▸ 35.0%

15.8% Irish ◂ +2.2 pts 13.6%

12.6% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.0%

6.5% Italian ◂ +2.0 pts 4.6%

4.8% German ◂ +0.2 pts 4.6%

3.1% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%

1.7% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 3.1%

1.7% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.5% Filipino even 0.6%

0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

85.0% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 84.2%

0.8% Mandarin +1.0 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.5% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%

0.6% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.2% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

0.2% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.2% Vietnamese even 0.3%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +2.0 pts ▸ 47.4%

44.9% No religion ◂ +2.3 pts 42.6%

5.2% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 4.8%

1.4% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.2% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.8% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.9% Other religions even 0.8%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +3 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

9 88th pct 6 71st pct

Schools/1k kids in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +0.99 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

2.35 58th pct 1.36 27th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +4 more in Highton

33 74th pct 37 78th pct

Students in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +529 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

4,179 87th pct 3,650 86th pct

Avg size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +144 larger in Highton

464 56th pct 608 73rd pct

ICSEA in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +61 higher in Highton

1,038 60th pct 1,099 83rd pct

Highest year of school

63.1% Year 12 +5.8 pts ▸ 68.9%

12.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 12.0%

11.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%

9.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.6 pts 5.4%

Highest qualification level

30.5% Bachelor degree +3.6 pts ▸ 34.1%

25.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.4 pts 20.3%

15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 16.3%

10.5% Postgraduate degree +1.3 pts ▸ 11.7%

5.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.2 pts 5.7%

1.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 17.8%

13.7% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 14.7%

11.4% Engineering & related +2.1 pts ▸ 13.5%

12.8% Society & culture ◂ +1.5 pts 11.3%

10.3% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 12.0%

8.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.6 pts 5.9%

5.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 3.5%

4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.9 pts 3.7%

2.8% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.3% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.7% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%

Income

Personal income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$59 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights gap widening

$918 69th pct $859 60th pct

Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$392 higher in Highton gap widening

$1,719 48th pct $2,111 73rd pct

Family income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$210 higher in Highton gap narrowing

$2,365 68th pct $2,575 77th pct

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.2 pts ▸ 28.9%

26.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.0 pts 22.0%

11.6% $4,000 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 17.4%

16.6% Under $650 ◂ +4.2 pts 12.4%

11.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 13.6%

Personal income distribution

35.5% Under $650 +3.7 pts ▸ 39.2%

32.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 28.9%

22.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 21.0%

4.8% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 6.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 8.5%

9.7% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%

8.3% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 7.9%

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 7.4%

3.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%

3.3% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%

1.4% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

0.7% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.5% Dementia even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.3% None +2.1 pts ▸ 66.5%

20.9% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 19.7%

6.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 5.4%

2.5% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.2%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +107 larger in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

221 57th pct 114 35th pct

Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +3 yrs older in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

29 yrs 81st pct 26 yrs 64th pct

Median income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$265 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

$949 87th pct $684 59th pct

Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$221 higher in Highton

$2,112 73rd pct $2,333 84th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +0.4 larger in Highton gap widening

2.3 29th pct 2.7 71st pct

Family composition

58.0% Couples with children +6.6 pts ▸ 64.6%

27.8% Couples without children ◂ +1.8 pts 26.0%

13.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.4 pts 8.8%

1.0% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%

Household size

33.5% 1 person ◂ +11.5 pts 22.0%

32.0% 2 people +1.2 pts ▸ 33.2%

13.2% 4 people +6.1 pts ▸ 19.4%

14.9% 3 people +0.1 pts ▸ 15.0%

5.0% 5 people +2.9 pts ▸ 7.8%

1.4% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$30 higher in Highton gap narrowing

$335 38th pct $365 48th pct

Mortgage in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +$158 higher in Highton gap narrowing

$1,842 50th pct $2,000 61st pct

People / bedroom in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton even gap narrowing

0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.8% Owned outright +9.4 pts ▸ 39.2%

33.6% Owned with a mortgage +5.3 pts ▸ 38.9%

34.5% Rented ◂ +14.5 pts 20.0%

1.2% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%

1.0% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

77.4% Separate house +11.1 pts ▸ 88.5%

11.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.3 pts 11.1%

10.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +10.7 pts 0.2%

0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 37.4%

18.7% 4 bedrooms +19.5 pts ▸ 38.2%

22.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.7 pts 11.4%

2.8% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.4 pts 2.9%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

40.5% $350–$549 +4.9 pts ▸ 45.4%

42.7% $200–$349 ◂ +12.6 pts 30.0%

10.2% Under $200 +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

4.1% $550–$749 +5.2 pts ▸ 9.3%

0.6% $750 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 37.9%

29.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.9 pts 25.7%

11.7% $3,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 17.2%

15.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.9 pts 14.2%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +21 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

101 87th pct 80 80th pct

Stops/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1.44 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

4.76 57th pct 3.33 35th pct

Departures/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +540.0 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

1,201.2 64th pct 661.3 44th pct

PT routes in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +9 more in Highton

8 52nd pct 17 82nd pct

Stop walk in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +36 longer in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

63 96th pct 27 85th pct

Drive to city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +14 longer in Highton

54 75th pct 68 80th pct

How people get to work

55.2% Car (driver) +0.4 pts ▸ 55.6%

22.2% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 23.0%

3.5% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 3.9%

2.7% Walked ◂ +1.5 pts 1.1%

1.0% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

0.9% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

0.6% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles +8.8 pts ▸ 47.3%

40.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.1 pts 28.4%

9.2% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 13.3%

4.4% 4 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 7.9%

7.5% No vehicle ◂ +4.4 pts 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.2% Health care & social assistance +0.7 pts ▸ 17.9%

11.2% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 13.3%

9.6% Retail trade +1.6 pts ▸ 11.2%

10.9% Construction ◂ +2.1 pts 8.8%

7.1% Professional & technical +0.3 pts ▸ 7.4%

6.4% Accommodation & food +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%

7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 5.9%

5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +0.4 pts 5.3%

3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%

3.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.3 pts 3.5%

2.9% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%

2.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.1 pts 2.4%

Occupations people work in

27.4% Professionals +2.4 pts ▸ 29.8%

13.1% Managers +1.0 pts ▸ 14.1%

13.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.6 pts 10.9%

12.1% Community & personal service +0.5 pts ▸ 12.6%

11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 11.4%

8.0% Sales workers +1.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

7.8% Labourers ◂ +1.3 pts 6.5%

4.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.1 pts 3.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1 higher in Highton

7 64th pct 8 71st pct

IRSD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +2 higher in Highton

7 64th pct 9 86th pct

IER decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +4 higher in Highton

4 36th pct 8 71st pct

IEO decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1 higher in Highton

7 64th pct 8 71st pct

IRSAD score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +48 higher in Highton

1,022 60th pct 1,070 78th pct

ERP in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +3,379 higher in Highton

22,415 88th pct 25,794 90th pct

Growth in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1.6 pts higher in Highton

5.5% 58th pct 7.1% 69th pct

Businesses in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +40 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

1,918 86th pct 1,878 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +12 higher in Highton

544 13th pct 557 14th pct

Max temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +0.4 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

19.8 13th pct 19.4 11th pct

Min temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +0.1 higher in Highton

10.4 28th pct 10.5 28th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +2.5 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

8.0 87th pct 5.6 52nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1.8 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

7.3 81st pct 5.5 54th pct

15-min city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +24.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

91.0% 71st pct 66.4% 51st pct

Walk to shops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +25.0 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

89.5% 75th pct 64.5% 52nd pct

Walk to transit in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +3.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

92.8% 53rd pct 89.3% 47th pct

Walk to school in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +19.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

91.3% 69th pct 72.1% 48th pct

Walk to a park in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton even

99.5% 58th pct 99.6% 59th pct

Walk to health in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +27.0 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

79.9% 76th pct 52.9% 56th pct

Amenities/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +1.7 more in Highton

24.5 81st pct 26.3 83rd pct

Intersections/km² in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +11 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

119 55th pct 109 53rd pct

Mean slope in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights in Highton +4.9 pts higher in Highton

3.7% 21st pct 8.6% 86th pct

Compare Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights with nearby areas

North Geelong - Bell Park Newtown Highton Norlane Belmont Corio - Lovely Banks Geelong Grovedale - Mount Duneed

Compare Highton with nearby areas

Grovedale - Mount Duneed Newtown Belmont Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Charlemont Geelong North Geelong - Bell Park Norlane

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Highton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/203021040/geelong-west-hamlyn-heights/vs/203021042/highton