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Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Grovedale - Mount Duneed

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights profile · Grovedale - Mount Duneed profile

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Grovedale - Mount Duneed

Grovedale - Mount Duneed and Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights are both large residential areas in Greater Geelong with different housing styles. Grovedale - Mount Duneed is dominated by larger homes, with 85.1% having three or more bedrooms and 89.9% being separate houses. In contrast, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is much more walkable, described as a walker's paradise, where 89.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This area also has a higher share of university graduates at 31.6% and more people earning $2,000 or more a week (14.6%).

These two areas share very similar proportions of children under 15 and people who use another language at home. However, the gap in First Nations unemployment is wide, with Grovedale - Mount Duneed at 13.0% compared to just 6.2% in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights. This trend is also seen in First Nations personal income, which is well higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights by $333.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3,563 larger in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
21,200 91st pct 24,763 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18,874
  • First area, 2016: 19,468
  • First area, 2021: 21,200
  • Second area, 2021: 24,763
Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1 yrs older in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
37 yrs 36th pct 36 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.1 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
1.0% 29th pct 1.2% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
Aged 65+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.5 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
15.3% 38th pct 17.8% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
Under 15 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.1 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
18.1% 52nd pct 18.2% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
De facto in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1.9 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.2% 75th pct 12.3% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Age structure

31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.9 pts 28.8%
23.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.4 pts 21.5%
18.1% Children (0–14) +0.1 pts ▸ 18.2%
15.3% Seniors (65+) +2.5 pts ▸ 17.8%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +2.7 pts ▸ 13.8%

Marital status

41.8% Married +3.9 pts ▸ 45.7%
40.6% Never married ◂ +2.9 pts 37.7%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 7.9%
4.8% Widowed +0.9 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.4% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Grovedale - Mount Duneed

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

  • 85+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 0.9% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 1.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 80–84 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 0.8% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 0.9% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 75–79 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 1.5% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 70–74 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.5% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.1% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 50–54 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 45–49 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 4.1% males, 4.3% females; 35–39 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 4.1% males, 4.7% females; 30–34 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.6% males, 4.0% females
  • 25–29 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.9% males, 4.2% females; 25–29 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 4.3% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 4.1% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 5–9 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 0–4 in Grovedale - Mount Duneed: 3.3% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.4 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
15.7% 33rd pct 18.1% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%

Country of birth

80.9% Australia ◂ +2.5 pts 78.4%
1.7% India +1.6 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.3% England +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.1% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% China +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%
1.0% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.3% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Nepal even 0.2%

Ancestry

37.8% English +1.3 pts ▸ 39.2%
34.8% Australian +3.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
15.8% Irish ◂ +4.0 pts 11.8%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 11.8%
6.5% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 3.8%
4.8% German ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%
3.1% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%
1.7% Indian +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.7% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.5% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.2% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.4 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
11.6% 47th pct 12.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Limited English in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1.4% 50th pct 1.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%

Language used at home

85.0% English only ◂ +0.4 pts 84.5%
0.8% Mandarin +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.5% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%
0.6% Punjabi +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.2% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.2% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1.3 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
44.9% 66th pct 46.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.2%

Religious affiliation

44.9% No religion +1.3 pts ▸ 46.2%
45.5% Christianity ◂ +2.9 pts 42.6%
5.2% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
1.4% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.9% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.2% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +4.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
63.1% 63rd pct 58.6% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.2%
  • First area, 2021: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Bachelor+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +6.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
31.6% 72nd pct 25.2% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
Schools in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
9 88th pct 7 86th pct
Schools/1k kids in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.80 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
2.35 58th pct 1.55 34th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +9 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
33 74th pct 24 59th pct
Students in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1,100 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
4,179 87th pct 3,079 79th pct
Avg size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +24 larger in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
464 56th pct 440 52nd pct
ICSEA in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +8 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,038 60th pct 1,030 57th pct

Highest year of school

63.1% Year 12 ◂ +4.5 pts 58.6%
11.0% Year 10 +2.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
12.4% Year 11 +1.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.1 pts 8.8%

Highest qualification level

30.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.0 pts 26.5%
25.7% Certificate III / IV +3.8 pts ▸ 29.5%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
10.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 8.5%
5.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.4 pts 4.4%
1.4% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +2.0 pts 15.1%
11.4% Engineering & related +3.2 pts ▸ 14.6%
13.7% Health ◂ +0.5 pts 13.2%
12.8% Society & culture even 12.8%
10.3% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 9.6%
8.5% Architecture & building ◂ +0.9 pts 7.6%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
5.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 3.6%
2.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.3% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.7% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$134 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$918 69th pct $784 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: $572
  • First area, 2016: $671
  • First area, 2021: $918
  • Second area, 2021: $784
Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$60 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
$1,719 48th pct $1,779 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,051
  • First area, 2016: $1,275
  • First area, 2021: $1,719
  • Second area, 2021: $1,779
Family income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$237 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$2,365 68th pct $2,128 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,468
  • First area, 2016: $1,774
  • First area, 2021: $2,365
  • Second area, 2021: $2,128
High earners in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +5.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.6% 68th pct 9.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
High-income homes in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
23.4% 58th pct 19.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 33.5%
26.0% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 26.4%
16.6% Under $650 ◂ +2.5 pts 14.1%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%
11.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 8.1%

Personal income distribution

35.5% Under $650 +4.9 pts ▸ 40.4%
32.6% $650–$1,499 +1.1 pts ▸ 33.7%
22.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.5 pts 18.1%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 2.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1.9 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
29.4% 58th pct 31.3% 70th pct
Mental health in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
10.8% 76th pct 11.1% 80th pct
Needs assistance in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.0 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
5.3% 47th pct 7.2% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health +0.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.7% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.3% Other condition +1.0 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.6% Arthritis +0.9 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.8% Diabetes +0.8 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.3% Heart disease +0.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
1.4% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.5% Dementia +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.3% None ◂ +1.8 pts 62.5%
20.9% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 21.5%
6.0% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
2.5% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.9 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.7% 51st pct 13.8% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Unpaid carers in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
13.8% 77th pct 13.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Unpaid child care in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.4 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
29.1% 70th pct 29.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
Defence service in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
2.2% 32nd pct 2.5% 41st pct
Housework 15h+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.6 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
21.0% 48th pct 21.6% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +71 larger in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
221 57th pct 292 64th pct
Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +8 yrs older in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
29 yrs 81st pct 21 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.8 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
52.6% 70th pct 53.4% 72nd pct
Unemployment in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +6.8 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
6.2% 28th pct 13.0% 68th pct
Median income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$333 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$949 87th pct $616 46th pct
Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$191 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$2,112 73rd pct $1,921 63rd pct
Indigenous language in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.4 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
5.4% 51st pct 5.8% 55th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 larger in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
2.3 29th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
13.3% 51st pct 13.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Living alone in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +10.0 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
33.5% 86th pct 23.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.4%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Family composition

58.0% Couples with children +1.0 pts ▸ 59.0%
27.8% Couples without children ◂ +1.2 pts 26.6%
13.3% One-parent families even 13.3%
1.0% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

33.5% 1 person ◂ +10.0 pts 23.6%
32.0% 2 people +1.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
13.2% 4 people +3.8 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.9% 3 people +2.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
5.0% 5 people +1.4 pts ▸ 6.3%
1.4% 6 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$55 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
$335 38th pct $390 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $280
  • First area, 2021: $335
  • Second area, 2021: $390
Mortgage in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +$109 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$1,842 50th pct $1,733 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,842
  • Second area, 2021: $1,733
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, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +9.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
34.5% 70th pct 25.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.2%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Owned outright in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1.2 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
29.8% 42nd pct 30.9% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.9%
Separate houses in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +12.5 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
77.4% 37th pct 89.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.0%
  • First area, 2016: 76.4%
  • First area, 2021: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.9%
3+ bedrooms in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +16.0 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
69.2% 26th pct 85.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.5%
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.1%

How homes are owned or rented

33.6% Owned with a mortgage +6.6 pts ▸ 40.2%
34.5% Rented ◂ +9.5 pts 25.0%
29.8% Owned outright +1.2 pts ▸ 30.9%
1.0% Other tenure +1.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.2% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Types of homes

77.4% Separate house +12.5 pts ▸ 89.9%
11.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.0 pts 9.4%
10.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +10.6 pts 0.4%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 44.5%
18.7% 4 bedrooms +17.4 pts ▸ 36.1%
22.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.1 pts 11.9%
7.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.7 pts 1.7%
2.8% 5 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

40.5% $350–$549 +19.1 pts ▸ 59.7%
42.7% $200–$349 ◂ +19.5 pts 23.2%
10.2% Under $200 ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%
4.1% $550–$749 ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%
0.6% $750 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 36.8%
29.6% $1,000–$1,799 +7.2 pts ▸ 36.8%
15.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 14.5%
11.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7.5% 71st pct 3.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Work from home in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +5.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
22.2% 71st pct 16.9% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
PT commute in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.1 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1.6% 44th pct 1.4% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
PT stops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +19 more in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
101 87th pct 120 88th pct
Stops/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.08 more in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
4.76 57th pct 4.85 58th pct
Departures/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +197.3 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,201.2 64th pct 1,004.0 58th pct
PT routes in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +26 more in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
8 52nd pct 34 86th pct
Stop walk in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +48 longer in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
63 96th pct 15 75th pct
Drive to city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3 longer in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
54 75th pct 57 76th pct

How people get to work

55.2% Car (driver) +6.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
22.2% Worked at home ◂ +5.4 pts 16.9%
3.5% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.7% Walked ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%
1.0% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.6% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles +4.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
40.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.5 pts 33.1%
9.2% 3 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 13.2%
7.5% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 3.8%
4.4% 4 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 7.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.1 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
45.0% 75th pct 47.1% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.4%
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.1%
Recent arrivals in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.2 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
17.3% 76th pct 19.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.3 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
3.8% 28th pct 4.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Participation in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
68.7% 81st pct 65.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.2%
  • First area, 2016: 64.0%
  • First area, 2021: 68.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.0%
Full-time in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +3.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
58.6% 48th pct 55.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.0%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.3%

Industries people work in

17.2% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 18.4%
9.6% Retail trade +2.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.9% Construction +0.7 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.2% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 10.7%
6.4% Accommodation & food +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.3 pts 5.9%
7.1% Professional & technical ◂ +1.7 pts 5.4%
5.7% Manufacturing even 5.7%
3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%
3.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.0 pts 2.7%
2.9% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.4 pts 2.1%

Occupations people work in

27.4% Professionals ◂ +5.2 pts 22.3%
13.5% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 15.1%
12.1% Community & personal service +2.3 pts ▸ 14.4%
13.1% Managers ◂ +2.8 pts 10.3%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%
8.0% Sales workers +2.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.8% Labourers +1.3 pts ▸ 9.0%
4.8% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 5.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
4 36th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +19 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,022 60th pct 1,003 53rd pct
ERP in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +6,170 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
22,415 88th pct 28,585 92nd pct
Growth in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +9.7 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
5.5% 58th pct 15.1% 87th pct
Businesses in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +152 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,918 86th pct 1,766 83rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +12 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
544 13th pct 557 14th pct
Max temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.4 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
19.8 13th pct 19.4 11th pct
Min temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.1 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
10.4 28th pct 10.5 28th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +2.1 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
8.0 87th pct 5.9 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +1.4 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7.3 81st pct 5.9 60th pct
15-min city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +20.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
91.0% 71st pct 70.8% 54th pct
Walk to shops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +27.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
89.5% 75th pct 62.3% 50th pct
Walk to transit in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +8.6 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
92.8% 53rd pct 84.2% 41st pct
Walk to school in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +19.5 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
91.3% 69th pct 71.8% 48th pct
99.5% 58th pct 99.5% 59th pct
Walk to health in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +11.0 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
79.9% 76th pct 68.9% 68th pct
Amenities/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +8.6 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
24.5 81st pct 16.0 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +9 higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
119 55th pct 128 57th pct
Mean slope in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Grovedale - Mount Duneed +0.4 pts higher in Grovedale - Mount Duneed
3.7% 21st pct 4.0% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Grovedale - Mount Duneed [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/203021040/geelong-west-hamlyn-heights/vs/203021487/grovedale-mount-duneed