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North Geelong - Bell Park vs Norlane

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.4 km apart · North Geelong - Bell Park profile · Norlane profile

North Geelong - Bell Park Norlane

North Geelong - Bell Park and Norlane are neighbouring areas with distinct profiles. North Geelong - Bell Park has far more schools, with seven compared to just one in Norlane, and a much larger school population. Residents in North Geelong - Bell Park are more likely to own their homes outright (39.5% versus 23.2%) and have higher typical incomes, with 15.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 4.8% in Norlane. In contrast, Norlane has a far higher share of renters at 53.7% and a higher proportion of one-parent families at 34.7%.

Both areas sit around the national figure for the share of people who speak little or no English. They also share similar family basics, with about 15% of the population being children under 15 and nearly identical proportions of separate houses. However, gaps in education and employment remain wide; adults in North Geelong - Bell Park are far more likely to have completed Year 12 and are more likely to be working or looking for work.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6,744 larger in North Geelong - Bell Park
15,795 79th pct 9,051 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13,997
  • First area, 2016: 14,631
  • First area, 2021: 15,795
  • Second area, 2021: 9,051
Median age in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4 yrs older in North Geelong - Bell Park
42 yrs 64th pct 38 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.2 pts higher in Norlane
1.2% 33rd pct 3.4% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Aged 65+ in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.9 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
24.1% 83rd pct 18.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Under 15 in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.4 pts higher in Norlane
15.5% 24th pct 15.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
De facto in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +1.0 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
11.4% 42nd pct 10.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

26.1% Young adults (25–44) +2.7 pts ▸ 28.9%
23.5% Older adults (45–64) +0.9 pts ▸ 24.4%
24.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.9 pts 18.2%
15.5% Children (0–14) +0.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.8% Youth (15–24) +1.8 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

36.1% Never married +10.9 pts ▸ 47.0%
42.7% Married ◂ +14.5 pts 28.2%
9.2% Divorced +2.8 pts ▸ 12.0%
8.6% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 8.0%
3.5% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

Age & sex structure

North Geelong - Bell Park Norlane

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

  • 85+ in North Geelong - Bell Park: 1.5% males, 2.4% females; 85+ in Norlane: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 1.5% males, 2.1% females; 80–84 in Norlane: 1.1% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 75–79 in Norlane: 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 70–74 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.0% males, 3.6% females; 70–74 in Norlane: 2.1% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 65–69 in Norlane: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 60–64 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Norlane: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Norlane: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in Norlane: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Norlane: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.5% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Norlane: 2.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 35–39 in Norlane: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 30–34 in Norlane: 4.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 25–29 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.8% males, 3.5% females; 25–29 in Norlane: 5.0% males, 4.6% females
  • 20–24 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Norlane: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.6% males, 2.3% females; 15–19 in Norlane: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Norlane: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Norlane: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in North Geelong - Bell Park: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Norlane: 2.8% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.6 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
27.9% 63rd pct 25.3% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%

Country of birth

67.3% Australia ◂ +4.2 pts 63.1%
2.3% India +1.1 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.9% Italy ◂ +1.4 pts 0.5%
1.8% England even 1.8%
1.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% New Zealand even 1.0%
0.8% China ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%
0.3% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

27.7% Australian +3.5 pts ▸ 31.2%
26.9% English +2.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
9.1% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 7.6%
8.1% Scottish ◂ +1.2 pts 6.9%
6.9% Italian ◂ +4.2 pts 2.7%
4.0% German ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%
2.5% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%
1.6% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.4% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
1.0% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.3 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
26.9% 73rd pct 21.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.2%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
Limited English in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.1 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
5.1% 83rd pct 5.0% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Language used at home

68.1% English only ◂ +0.6 pts 67.5%
2.1% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.5%
1.4% Punjabi +0.7 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.4% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.3% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6.5 pts higher in Norlane
33.6% 25th pct 40.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.7%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.1%

Religious affiliation

53.7% Christianity ◂ +17.4 pts 36.3%
33.6% No religion +6.5 pts ▸ 40.1%
5.9% Not stated +6.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
2.3% Islam +3.0 pts ▸ 5.3%
1.6% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.6% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +14.6 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
50.4% 38th pct 35.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.4%
  • First area, 2016: 43.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Bachelor+ in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +9.0 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
19.0% 44th pct 10.0% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Schools in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
7 86th pct 1 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.17 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
2.86 66th pct 0.70 6th pct
Schools ≤3 km in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +16 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
31 71st pct 15 40th pct
Students in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4,796 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
4,945 89th pct 149 5th pct
Avg size in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +557 larger in North Geelong - Bell Park
706 80th pct 149 15th pct
ICSEA in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +117 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
1,058 68th pct 941 16th pct

Highest year of school

50.4% Year 12 ◂ +14.6 pts 35.8%
16.3% Year 9 or below +5.5 pts ▸ 21.9%
13.9% Year 10 +3.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
12.5% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 11.9%

Highest qualification level

30.7% Certificate III / IV +3.1 pts ▸ 33.8%
22.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.0 pts 12.2%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.7 pts 12.4%
7.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.4 pts 5.6%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.9 pts 1.9%
1.7% Certificate I / II +1.1 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

15.6% Management & commerce ◂ +3.7 pts 11.9%
14.6% Engineering & related ◂ +1.9 pts 12.7%
12.1% Society & culture +2.3 pts ▸ 14.5%
10.5% Health ◂ +3.1 pts 7.4%
8.0% Education ◂ +4.1 pts 3.8%
7.6% Architecture & building ◂ +2.3 pts 5.3%
5.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.8 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.0% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 3.1%
2.9% Information technology ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 1.5%
1.3% Agriculture & environment even 1.3%

Income

Personal income in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$193 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$692 27th pct $499 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $435
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $692
  • Second area, 2021: $499
Household income in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$460 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$1,386 28th pct $926 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $933
  • First area, 2016: $1,096
  • First area, 2021: $1,386
  • Second area, 2021: $926
Family income in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$584 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$1,812 32nd pct $1,228 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,403
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $1,228
High earners in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6.1 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
8.3% 36th pct 2.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
High-income homes in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +10.6 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
15.4% 33rd pct 4.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Household income distribution

29.8% $650–$1,499 +4.4 pts ▸ 34.2%
20.7% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 30.7%
28.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.9 pts 21.2%
8.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 2.9%
7.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 1.8%

Personal income distribution

44.1% Under $650 +8.3 pts ▸ 52.4%
31.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 28.2%
14.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 5.5%
2.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.2 pts higher in Norlane
33.0% 78th pct 38.2% 95th pct
Mental health in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.8 pts higher in Norlane
11.4% 83rd pct 17.3% 100th pct
Needs assistance in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.9 pts higher in Norlane
9.2% 93rd pct 12.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Mental health +5.8 pts ▸ 17.3%
8.8% Asthma +3.6 pts ▸ 12.4%
10.5% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
9.8% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 10.4%
6.2% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.6% Heart disease +0.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.0% Lung condition +1.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 2.9%
2.0% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%
1.5% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None ◂ +10.5 pts 49.5%
21.2% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 21.8%
7.2% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.7% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 7.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4.2 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
11.7% 27th pct 7.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid carers in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.9 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
13.8% 77th pct 12.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.2 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
24.4% 37th pct 19.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Defence service in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.2 pts higher in Norlane
2.2% 31st pct 2.4% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3.2 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
19.9% 38th pct 16.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +114 larger in Norlane
194 52nd pct 308 66th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +24.0 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
45.9% 56th pct 21.9% 5th pct
Unemployment in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3.4 pts higher in Norlane
21.3% 91st pct 24.7% 96th pct
Median income in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$168 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$583 39th pct $415 7th pct
Household income in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$679 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$1,562 42nd pct $883 0th pct
Indigenous language in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +9.1 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
12.4% 86th pct 3.2% 30th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.2 larger in North Geelong - Bell Park
2.3 29th pct 2.1 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +17.5 pts higher in Norlane
17.2% 77th pct 34.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Living alone in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +8.6 pts higher in Norlane
31.0% 76th pct 39.7% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.7%

Family composition

52.1% Couples with children ◂ +13.7 pts 38.3%
17.2% One-parent families +17.5 pts ▸ 34.7%
29.4% Couples without children ◂ +5.3 pts 24.1%
1.4% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Household size

31.0% 1 person +8.6 pts ▸ 39.7%
34.4% 2 people ◂ +3.8 pts 30.5%
15.1% 3 people +0.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.7% 4 people ◂ +4.1 pts 8.6%
4.9% 5 people ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%
1.9% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$86 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$340 40th pct $254 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: $235
  • First area, 2016: $284
  • First area, 2021: $340
  • Second area, 2021: $254
Mortgage in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +$360 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
$1,560 31st pct $1,200 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,480
  • First area, 2016: $1,408
  • First area, 2021: $1,560
  • 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 North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +24.0 pts higher in Norlane
29.7% 58th pct 53.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.7%
Owned outright in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +16.3 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
39.5% 73rd pct 23.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%
Separate houses in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.5 pts higher in Norlane
83.8% 48th pct 84.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.3%
  • First area, 2016: 82.8%
  • First area, 2021: 83.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.3%
3+ bedrooms in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +19.8 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
77.1% 43rd pct 57.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.2%
  • First area, 2016: 77.7%
  • First area, 2021: 77.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.3%

How homes are owned or rented

29.7% Rented +24.0 pts ▸ 53.7%
39.5% Owned outright ◂ +16.3 pts 23.2%
27.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.0 pts 18.7%
1.7% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.3% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

Types of homes

83.8% Separate house +0.5 pts ▸ 84.3%
10.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.3 pts ▸ 14.1%
4.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.8 pts 1.5%
1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

53.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 47.2%
18.0% 2 bedrooms +14.2 pts ▸ 32.2%
19.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 8.9%
3.2% 1 bedroom +3.9 pts ▸ 7.2%
3.6% 5 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 1.1%
0.3% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

39.5% $200–$349 +16.6 pts ▸ 56.1%
40.9% $350–$549 ◂ +31.1 pts 9.9%
12.0% Under $200 +16.7 pts ▸ 28.7%
2.3% $550–$749 ◂ +1.9 pts 0.4%
0.9% $750 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.2% $1,000–$1,799 +8.9 pts ▸ 49.1%
18.4% Under $1,000 +12.8 pts ▸ 31.2%
27.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.7 pts 10.0%
7.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 1.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +9.4 pts higher in Norlane
6.9% 66th pct 16.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Work from home in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +8.5 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
16.7% 57th pct 8.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
PT commute in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +1.5 pts higher in Norlane
1.7% 46th pct 3.2% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
PT stops in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +46 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
96 86th pct 50 59th pct
Stops/1k in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.55 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
6.08 74th pct 5.52 67th pct
Departures/1k in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +495.2 more in Norlane
1,475.6 73rd pct 1,970.8 83rd pct
PT routes in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
12 71st pct 8 52nd pct
Stop walk in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3 longer in North Geelong - Bell Park
6 57th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +1 longer in North Geelong - Bell Park
47 72nd pct 46 72nd pct

How people get to work

59.8% Car (driver) +5.1 pts ▸ 64.8%
16.7% Worked at home ◂ +8.5 pts 8.2%
4.7% Car (passenger) +1.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.0% Bus +1.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.5% Walked ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
0.7% Train +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 1 vehicle +6.2 pts ▸ 45.7%
37.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.9 pts 26.3%
6.9% No vehicle +9.4 pts ▸ 16.3%
11.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.7 pts 8.3%
5.3% 4 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.3 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
38.1% 51st pct 35.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.8%
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Recent arrivals in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.0 pts higher in Norlane
11.2% 52nd pct 16.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4.7 pts higher in Norlane
5.4% 66th pct 10.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Participation in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +11.5 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
56.8% 30th pct 45.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.3%
Full-time in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +4.5 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
56.7% 32nd pct 52.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.1%
  • First area, 2016: 58.8%
  • First area, 2021: 56.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%

Industries people work in

16.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.4 pts 15.6%
11.5% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 11.7%
11.2% Construction ◂ +1.0 pts 10.2%
7.2% Manufacturing +1.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +3.6 pts 5.1%
4.9% Transport & warehousing +3.5 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.8% Accommodation & food +0.6 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 4.7%
5.5% Professional & technical ◂ +2.9 pts 2.6%
3.3% Administrative & support +1.0 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.3% Other services +0.7 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.6% Wholesale trade +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

19.4% Professionals ◂ +10.9 pts 8.5%
11.6% Labourers +7.1 pts ▸ 18.7%
12.9% Community & personal service +4.3 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.3 pts 15.0%
7.9% Machinery operators & drivers +7.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
11.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.6 pts 8.0%
10.1% Managers ◂ +4.6 pts 5.5%
9.1% Sales workers +0.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
3 29th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +3 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +168 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
956 32nd pct 788 0th pct
ERP in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6,891 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
15,724 74th pct 8,833 42nd pct
Growth in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.2 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
-0.1% 11th pct -2.3% 2nd pct
Businesses in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +1,152 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
1,739 82nd pct 587 30th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +15 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
544 13th pct 530 12th pct
Max temp in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.2 higher in Norlane
19.8 13th pct 20.0 14th pct
Min temp in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.1 higher in Norlane
10.4 28th pct 10.5 28th pct

Walkability

Walk score in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.2 higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
7.2 77th pct 7.0 74th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.2 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
6.8 73rd pct 6.6 70th pct
15-min city in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.9 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
94.8% 78th pct 91.8% 73rd pct
Walk to shops in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +5.8 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
96.3% 83rd pct 90.5% 76th pct
Walk to transit in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.6 pts higher in Norlane
96.3% 60th pct 98.9% 70th pct
Walk to school in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6.0 pts higher in Norlane
76.2% 52nd pct 82.2% 58th pct
Walk to a park in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +0.3 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
99.7% 64th pct 99.4% 57th pct
Walk to health in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +2.6 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
76.0% 74th pct 73.4% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +6.8 more in North Geelong - Bell Park
19.9 73rd pct 13.0 44th pct
Intersections/km² in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +131 higher in Norlane
161 63rd pct 292 82nd pct
Mean slope in North Geelong - Bell Parkin Norlane +1.0 pts higher in North Geelong - Bell Park
3.9% 25th pct 2.9% 8th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Geelong - Bell Park vs Norlane [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/203021047/north-geelong-bell-park/vs/203021488/norlane