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Essendon Airport vs Oak Park

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 1.9 km apart · Essendon Airport profile · Oak Park profile

Essendon Airport Oak Park

Oak Park and Essendon Airport are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Oak Park is a residential hub with 7,898 people, while Essendon Airport is sparsely populated with only 13 residents. Life in Oak Park is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school and 96.2% near groceries. In contrast, residents in Essendon Airport are far older, with a typical age of 45 compared to 36 in Oak Park, and far fewer homes are within a short walk of schools (58.6%) or groceries (61.2%).

Both areas share almost identical local climates, including very similar annual rainfall and average temperatures. They also provide nearly the same access to schools within 3 km, with 43 in Oak Park and 42 in Essendon Airport. While Oak Park has a much larger number of businesses and a higher walkability score, Essendon Airport has a far higher number of public transport stops and departures relative to its tiny population.

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Where they differ most

Population: 7,885 larger in Oak Park Median age: 9 yrs older in Essendon Airport Personal income: $114 higher in Essendon Airport

Demographics & Identity

Population in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +7,885 larger in Oak Park
13 0th pct 7,898 40th pct
Median age in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +9 yrs older in Essendon Airport
45 yrs 78th pct 36 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 0.6% 14th pct
Aged 65+ in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 12.2% 23rd pct
Under 15 in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 16.7% 36th pct
De facto in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 13.2% 65th pct

Age structure

46.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.5 pts 21.6%
30.8% Young adults (25–44) +7.1 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Marital status

46.2% Married ◂ +0.1 pts 46.1%
0.0% Never married +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.8% Divorced ◂ +24.1 pts 6.7%
0.0% Widowed +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Essendon Airport Oak Park

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 35.1% 76th pct

Country of birth

23.1% Australia +37.8 pts ▸ 60.9%
23.1% England ◂ +21.3 pts 1.7%
0.0% India +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Nepal +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% China +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Italy +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% New Zealand +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Vietnam +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

46.2% Australian ◂ +24.3 pts 21.9%
30.8% English ◂ +7.6 pts 23.2%
0.0% Italian +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Irish +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Scottish +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Indian +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Chinese +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Greek +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Filipino +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Language

Other language in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 34.1% 79th pct
Limited English in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 3.4% 73rd pct

Language used at home

38.5% English only +23.3 pts ▸ 61.8%
0.0% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Mandarin +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Arabic +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Greek +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Hindi +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Cantonese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 35.2% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

30.8% Christianity +11.1 pts ▸ 41.9%
38.5% Not stated ◂ +32.9 pts 5.6%
0.0% No religion +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
23.1% Buddhism ◂ +20.1 pts 3.0%
0.0% Hinduism +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Islam +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 71.8% 79th pct
Bachelor+ in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 39.3% 81st pct
Schools in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 1.52 32nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +1 more in Oak Park
42 84th pct 43 85th pct
Students in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 625 23rd pct
Avg size in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 313 34th pct
ICSEA in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 1,091 80th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +28.2 pts 71.8%
0.0% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +51.5 pts 15.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

66.7% Society & culture ◂ +55.7 pts 10.9%
44.4% Engineering & related ◂ +31.5 pts 12.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Health +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Information technology +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Education +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Creative arts +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +$114 higher in Essendon Airport
$1,125 86th pct $1,011 78th pct
Household income in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $2,204 78th pct
Family income in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $2,623 79th pct
High earners in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 16.6% 75th pct
High-income homes in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 31.9% 79th pct

Personal income distribution

38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.3 pts 31.1%
0.0% Under $650 +32.9 pts ▸ 32.9%
30.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 25.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 24.1% 26th pct
Mental health in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 8.0% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 5.0% 41st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Asthma +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other condition +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Arthritis +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Cancer +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Lung condition +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None +0.5 pts ▸ 69.8%
0.0% One condition +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Three or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 10.7% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 12.1% 48th pct
Unpaid child care in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 25.4% 43rd pct
Defence service in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 1.3% 14th pct
Housework 15h+ in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 18.9% 28th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +45 larger in Oak Park
0 0th pct 45 14th pct
Median age in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 30 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 52.6% 70th pct
Unemployment in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $1,166 93rd pct
Household income in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $2,150 75th pct
Indigenous language in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 6.7% 61st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 2.5 43rd pct
One-parent in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 11.7% 36th pct
Living alone in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 24.7% 48th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $401 62nd pct
Mortgage in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— $2,167 73rd pct
People / bedroom in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 32.6% 65th pct
Owned outright in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 28.6% 38th pct
Separate houses in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 53.1% 15th pct
3+ bedrooms in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 64.5% 21st pct

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 6.6% 64th pct
Work from home in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 35.9% 88th pct
PT commute in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 5.7% 86th pct
PT stops in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +15 more in Oak Park
8 16th pct 23 33rd pct
Stops/1k in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +612.47 more in Essendon Airport
615.38 100th pct 2.91 29th pct
Departures/1k in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +447,909.1 more in Essendon Airport
448,538.5 100th pct 629.4 43rd pct
PT routes in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +1 more in Essendon Airport
5 36th pct 4 29th pct
Stop walk in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +8 longer in Essendon Airport
13 74th pct 5 50th pct
Drive to city in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +4 longer in Essendon Airport
18 34th pct 14 23rd pct
Reach 30 min in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +288 more in Essendon Airport
8,186 22nd pct 7,898 20th pct
Reach 45 min in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +35,092 more in Oak Park
66,679 61st pct 101,771 72nd pct
Transit to city in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +10 longer in Essendon Airport
66 64th pct 56 46th pct

How people get to work

112.5% Car (driver) ◂ +74.2 pts 38.3%
0.0% Worked at home +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% Train +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 44.3% 73rd pct
Recent arrivals in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 20.6% 84th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 4.7% 53rd pct
Participation in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 69.9% 86th pct
Full-time in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 63.7% 82nd pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +45.6 pts 4.4%
37.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +24.5 pts 13.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Education & training +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Construction +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Retail trade +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Finance & insurance +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other services +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

75.0% Community & personal service ◂ +65.7 pts 9.3%
50.0% Professionals ◂ +17.9 pts 32.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Managers +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Sales workers +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Labourers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 8 71st pct
IER decile in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 1,071 78th pct
ERP in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +8,545 higher in Oak Park
14 0th pct 8,559 40th pct
Growth in Essendon Airportin Oak Park
— 7.3% 70th pct
Businesses in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +412 higher in Oak Park
143 6th pct 555 29th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +12 higher in Essendon Airport
601 19th pct 590 17th pct
Max temp in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +0.1 higher in Essendon Airport
20.5 21st pct 20.3 19th pct
Min temp in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +0.4 higher in Essendon Airport
11.0 38th pct 10.6 31st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +1.8 higher in Oak Park
5.9 56th pct 7.6 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +2.0 more in Oak Park
5.5 54th pct 7.5 84th pct
15-min city in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +32.9 pts higher in Oak Park
65.2% 50th pct 98.2% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +35.0 pts higher in Oak Park
61.2% 49th pct 96.2% 83rd pct
Walk to transit in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +9.1 pts higher in Oak Park
90.8% 49th pct 100.0% 85th pct
Walk to school in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +41.4 pts higher in Oak Park
58.6% 37th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +29.4 pts higher in Oak Park
70.6% 23rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +13.2 pts higher in Oak Park
67.2% 67th pct 80.3% 77th pct
Amenities/1k in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +2,066.9 more in Essendon Airport
2,076.9 100th pct 10.0 23rd pct
Intersections/km² in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +184 higher in Oak Park
182 67th pct 367 88th pct
Mean slope in Essendon Airportin Oak Park +2.8 pts higher in Oak Park
2.9% 9th pct 5.8% 58th pct

Compare Essendon Airport with nearby areas

Airport West Niddrie - Essendon West Strathmore Oak Park Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie Gowanbrae Glenroy - West Essendon - East

Compare Oak Park with nearby areas

Glenroy - West Strathmore Glenroy - East Essendon Airport Pascoe Vale Gowanbrae Essendon - East Pascoe Vale South

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Essendon Airport vs Oak Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/210011227/essendon-airport/vs/210031537/oak-park