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Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Norlane

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 6.5 km apart · Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights profile · Norlane profile

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Norlane

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights and Norlane are neighbouring areas with very different economic profiles. Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has a much higher proportion of university-qualified adults (31.6% compared to 10.0%) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,719, while Norlane's is $926. The gap in education and employment is stark, with 68.7% of adults in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights working or looking for work, compared to 45.3% in Norlane. This contrast extends to First Nations residents, who have a much lower unemployment rate of 6.2% in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights than the 24.7% seen in Norlane.

Both areas are effectively alike in their local environment, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and about 90% within a 15-minute walk of groceries. They also share similar weather and very similar rates of people providing unpaid care. While they share these everyday conveniences, the gap in overall advantage remains wide, as Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights sits at 7 and Norlane at 1 on a 10-point scale.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +12,149 larger in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
21,200 91st pct 9,051 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18,874
  • First area, 2016: 19,468
  • First area, 2021: 21,200
  • Second area, 2021: 9,051
Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1 yrs older in Norlane
37 yrs 36th pct 38 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +2.4 pts higher in Norlane
1.0% 29th pct 3.4% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Aged 65+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +2.9 pts higher in Norlane
15.3% 38th pct 18.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Under 15 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +2.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
18.1% 52nd pct 15.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
De facto in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +3.8 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.2% 75th pct 10.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.9 pts 28.9%
23.8% Older adults (45–64) +0.5 pts ▸ 24.4%
15.3% Seniors (65+) +2.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
18.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.2 pts 15.8%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +1.6 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

40.6% Never married +6.4 pts ▸ 47.0%
41.8% Married ◂ +13.6 pts 28.2%
9.4% Divorced +2.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.8% Widowed +3.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.4% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 4.8%

Age & sex structure

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights Norlane

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 Norlane: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 0.8% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Norlane: 1.1% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 75–79 in Norlane: 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 70–74 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 70–74 in Norlane: 2.1% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Norlane: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 60–64 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.5% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Norlane: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Norlane: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Norlane: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Norlane: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Norlane: 2.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 4.1% males, 4.3% females; 35–39 in Norlane: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 4.1% males, 4.7% females; 30–34 in Norlane: 4.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 25–29 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.9% males, 4.2% females; 25–29 in Norlane: 5.0% males, 4.6% females
  • 20–24 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Norlane: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Norlane: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Norlane: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Norlane: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 0–4 in Norlane: 2.8% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +9.7 pts higher in Norlane
15.7% 33rd pct 25.3% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%

Country of birth

80.9% Australia ◂ +17.8 pts 63.1%
1.7% India +1.8 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.3% England ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%
0.3% Philippines +1.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
1.0% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
0.6% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%
0.2% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

37.8% English ◂ +8.4 pts 29.4%
34.8% Australian ◂ +3.6 pts 31.2%
15.8% Irish ◂ +8.2 pts 7.6%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +5.7 pts 6.9%
6.5% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 2.7%
4.8% German ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
3.1% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 1.9%
1.7% Indian +0.8 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.5% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.9%
1.2% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +10.0 pts higher in Norlane
11.6% 47th pct 21.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
Limited English in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +3.6 pts higher in Norlane
1.4% 50th pct 5.0% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Language used at home

85.0% English only ◂ +17.4 pts 67.5%
0.6% Punjabi +1.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.5% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%
0.8% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +4.8 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
44.9% 66th pct 40.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.1%

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity ◂ +9.1 pts 36.3%
44.9% No religion ◂ +4.8 pts 40.1%
5.2% Not stated +7.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
1.2% Islam +4.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.9% Other religions +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.4% Hinduism +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.8% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +27.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
63.1% 63rd pct 35.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.2%
  • First area, 2021: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Bachelor+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +21.6 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
31.6% 72nd pct 10.0% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Schools in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +8 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
9 88th pct 1 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1.65 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
2.35 58th pct 0.70 6th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +18 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
33 74th pct 15 40th pct
Students in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +4,030 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
4,179 87th pct 149 5th pct
Avg size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +315 larger in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
464 56th pct 149 15th pct
ICSEA in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +97 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,038 60th pct 941 16th pct

Highest year of school

63.1% Year 12 ◂ +27.3 pts 35.8%
9.0% Year 9 or below +12.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
11.0% Year 10 +6.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
12.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 11.9%

Highest qualification level

25.7% Certificate III / IV +8.1 pts ▸ 33.8%
30.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.3 pts 12.2%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 12.4%
10.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 5.6%
5.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.9 pts 1.9%
1.4% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +5.1 pts 11.9%
12.8% Society & culture +1.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
13.7% Health ◂ +6.3 pts 7.4%
11.4% Engineering & related +1.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.3% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 3.8%
8.5% Architecture & building ◂ +3.2 pts 5.3%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.1% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 3.1%
2.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 1.5%
2.3% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$419 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$918 69th pct $499 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $572
  • First area, 2016: $671
  • First area, 2021: $918
  • Second area, 2021: $499
Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$793 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$1,719 48th pct $926 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,051
  • First area, 2016: $1,275
  • First area, 2021: $1,719
  • Second area, 2021: $926
Family income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$1,137 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$2,365 68th pct $1,228 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,468
  • First area, 2016: $1,774
  • First area, 2021: $2,365
  • Second area, 2021: $1,228
High earners in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +12.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.6% 68th pct 2.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
High-income homes in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +18.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
23.4% 58th pct 4.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Household income distribution

26.0% $650–$1,499 +8.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
16.6% Under $650 +14.1 pts ▸ 30.7%
28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 21.2%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.9 pts 2.9%
11.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 1.8%

Personal income distribution

35.5% Under $650 +16.9 pts ▸ 52.4%
32.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 28.2%
22.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.1 pts 5.5%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +8.8 pts higher in Norlane
29.4% 58th pct 38.2% 95th pct
Mental health in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.5 pts higher in Norlane
10.8% 76th pct 17.3% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.8 pts higher in Norlane
5.3% 47th pct 12.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
9.7% Asthma +2.8 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.6% Arthritis +3.7 pts ▸ 11.3%
8.3% Other condition +2.1 pts ▸ 10.4%
3.8% Diabetes +4.5 pts ▸ 8.3%
3.3% Heart disease +2.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.4% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.0% Cancer even 2.9%
0.7% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.5% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.3% None ◂ +14.8 pts 49.5%
20.9% One condition +0.9 pts ▸ 21.8%
6.0% Two conditions +3.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
2.5% Three or more +4.6 pts ▸ 7.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +7.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
14.7% 51st pct 7.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid carers in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.9 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
13.8% 77th pct 12.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +9.9 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
29.1% 70th pct 19.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Defence service in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.2 pts higher in Norlane
2.2% 32nd pct 2.4% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +4.3 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
21.0% 48th pct 16.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +87 larger in Norlane
221 57th pct 308 66th pct
Median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +5 yrs older in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
29 yrs 81st pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +30.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
52.6% 70th pct 21.9% 5th pct
Unemployment in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +18.5 pts higher in Norlane
6.2% 28th pct 24.7% 96th pct
Median income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$534 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$949 87th pct $415 7th pct
Household income in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$1,229 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$2,112 73rd pct $883 0th pct
Indigenous language in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +2.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
5.4% 51st pct 3.2% 30th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.2 larger in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
2.3 29th pct 2.1 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +21.4 pts higher in Norlane
13.3% 51st pct 34.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Living alone in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.1 pts higher in Norlane
33.5% 86th pct 39.7% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.4%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.7%

Family composition

58.0% Couples with children ◂ +19.7 pts 38.3%
13.3% One-parent families +21.4 pts ▸ 34.7%
27.8% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 24.1%
1.0% Other families +2.0 pts ▸ 2.9%

Household size

33.5% 1 person +6.1 pts ▸ 39.7%
32.0% 2 people ◂ +1.5 pts 30.5%
14.9% 3 people +0.5 pts ▸ 15.4%
13.2% 4 people ◂ +4.7 pts 8.6%
5.0% 5 people ◂ +1.8 pts 3.2%
1.4% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$81 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$335 38th pct $254 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $280
  • First area, 2021: $335
  • Second area, 2021: $254
Mortgage in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +$642 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
$1,842 50th pct $1,200 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,842
  • Second area, 2021: $1,200
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 Norlane +19.2 pts higher in Norlane
34.5% 70th pct 53.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.2%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.7%
Owned outright in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.6 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
29.8% 42nd pct 23.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%
Separate houses in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.9 pts higher in Norlane
77.4% 37th pct 84.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.0%
  • First area, 2016: 76.4%
  • First area, 2021: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.3%
3+ bedrooms in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +11.9 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
69.2% 26th pct 57.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.5%
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.3%

How homes are owned or rented

34.5% Rented +19.2 pts ▸ 53.7%
33.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.9 pts 18.7%
29.8% Owned outright ◂ +6.6 pts 23.2%
1.2% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.0% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Types of homes

77.4% Separate house +6.9 pts ▸ 84.3%
11.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.7 pts ▸ 14.1%
10.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.5 pts 1.5%
0.2% Other dwelling even 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.4 pts 47.2%
22.1% 2 bedrooms +10.1 pts ▸ 32.2%
18.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.9 pts 8.9%
7.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 7.2%
2.8% 5 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 1.1%
0.2% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

42.7% $200–$349 +13.4 pts ▸ 56.1%
40.5% $350–$549 ◂ +30.7 pts 9.9%
10.2% Under $200 +18.6 pts ▸ 28.7%
4.1% $550–$749 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.4%
0.6% $750 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

29.6% $1,000–$1,799 +19.5 pts ▸ 49.1%
38.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +28.3 pts 10.0%
15.1% Under $1,000 +16.1 pts ▸ 31.2%
11.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 1.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +8.8 pts higher in Norlane
7.5% 71st pct 16.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Work from home in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +14.1 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
22.2% 71st pct 8.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
PT commute in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1.6 pts higher in Norlane
1.6% 44th pct 3.2% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
PT stops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +51 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
101 87th pct 50 59th pct
Stops/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.76 more in Norlane
4.76 57th pct 5.52 67th pct
Departures/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +769.6 more in Norlane
1,201.2 64th pct 1,970.8 83rd pct
8 52nd pct 8 52nd pct
Stop walk in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +60 longer in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
63 96th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +8 longer in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
54 75th pct 46 72nd pct

How people get to work

55.2% Car (driver) +9.6 pts ▸ 64.8%
22.2% Worked at home ◂ +14.1 pts 8.2%
3.5% Car (passenger) +2.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.7% Walked ◂ +1.4 pts 1.3%
0.9% Bus +1.1 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.0% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%
0.6% Train +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.6% 1 vehicle +5.1 pts ▸ 45.7%
38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.2 pts 26.3%
7.5% No vehicle +8.8 pts ▸ 16.3%
9.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.9 pts 8.3%
4.4% 4 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +9.2 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
45.0% 75th pct 35.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.4%
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Recent arrivals in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1.1 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
17.3% 76th pct 16.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.3 pts higher in Norlane
3.8% 28th pct 10.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Participation in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +23.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
68.7% 81st pct 45.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.2%
  • First area, 2016: 64.0%
  • First area, 2021: 68.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.3%
Full-time in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
58.6% 48th pct 52.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.0%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%

Industries people work in

17.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.6 pts 15.6%
9.6% Retail trade +2.1 pts ▸ 11.7%
11.2% Education & training ◂ +6.2 pts 5.1%
10.9% Construction ◂ +0.7 pts 10.2%
5.7% Manufacturing +3.0 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.8% Transport & warehousing +4.6 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.4% Accommodation & food +1.0 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.4 pts 4.7%
7.1% Professional & technical ◂ +4.4 pts 2.6%
2.4% Administrative & support +2.0 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.9% Other services +1.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.3 pts 1.4%

Occupations people work in

27.4% Professionals ◂ +18.9 pts 8.5%
7.8% Labourers +10.9 pts ▸ 18.7%
12.1% Community & personal service +5.1 pts ▸ 17.2%
4.8% Machinery operators & drivers +10.5 pts ▸ 15.3%
13.5% Technicians & trades +1.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.1% Managers ◂ +7.6 pts 5.5%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.8 pts 8.0%
8.0% Sales workers +1.3 pts ▸ 9.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +3 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +234 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,022 60th pct 788 0th pct
ERP in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +13,582 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
22,415 88th pct 8,833 42nd pct
Growth in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +7.7 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
5.5% 58th pct -2.3% 2nd pct
Businesses in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1,331 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
1,918 86th pct 587 30th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +15 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
544 13th pct 530 12th pct
Max temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.2 higher in Norlane
19.8 13th pct 20.0 14th pct
Min temp in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.1 higher in Norlane
10.4 28th pct 10.5 28th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1.0 higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
8.0 87th pct 7.0 74th pct
Types ≤15 min in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.7 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
7.3 81st pct 6.6 70th pct
15-min city in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.8 pts higher in Norlane
91.0% 71st pct 91.8% 73rd pct
Walk to shops in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +1.0 pts higher in Norlane
89.5% 75th pct 90.5% 76th pct
Walk to transit in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.1 pts higher in Norlane
92.8% 53rd pct 98.9% 70th pct
Walk to school in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +9.1 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
91.3% 69th pct 82.2% 58th pct
99.5% 58th pct 99.4% 57th pct
Walk to health in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +6.4 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
79.9% 76th pct 73.4% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +11.5 more in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
24.5 81st pct 13.0 44th pct
Intersections/km² in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +173 higher in Norlane
119 55th pct 292 82nd pct
Mean slope in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heightsin Norlane +0.8 pts higher in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
3.7% 21st pct 2.9% 8th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights vs Norlane [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/203021040/geelong-west-hamlyn-heights/vs/203021488/norlane