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Essendon Airport vs Tullamarine
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.6 km apart · Essendon Airport profile · Tullamarine profile
Essendon Airport Tullamarine
Tullamarine and Essendon Airport are neighbouring areas with very different roles. Tullamarine is a residential and commercial hub with 6,576 people and 807 businesses, while Essendon Airport is sparsely populated with only 13 residents. Tullamarine is very walkable, with 95.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.9% near a park. In contrast, the typical resident in Essendon Airport earns a much higher weekly personal income of $1,125, compared to $725 in Tullamarine.
Both areas share the same daily environment, including a similar drive time to the city of 18 minutes and almost identical average temperatures. While they share these local conditions, they differ in how people move. Tullamarine has a far larger number of public transport stops and businesses, though Essendon Airport has far higher numbers of transport stops and departures per person due to its tiny population.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
13
0th pct
6,576
32nd pct
- First area, 2011: 0
- First area, 2016: 0
- First area, 2021: 13
- Second area, 2011: 6,267
- Second area, 2016: 6,458
- Second area, 2021: 6,576
Median age
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
45 yrs
78th pct
40 yrs
52nd pct
- First area, 2021: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
Age structure
46.2%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +23.0 pts
23.2%
30.8%
Young adults (25–44)
+1.5 pts ▸
32.3%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+20.2 pts ▸
20.2%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+15.2 pts ▸
15.2%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+9.2 pts ▸
9.2%
Marital status
46.2%
Married
◂ +4.6 pts
41.6%
0.0%
Never married
+37.7 pts ▸
37.7%
30.8%
Divorced
◂ +20.3 pts
10.5%
0.0%
Widowed
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Separated
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
Age & sex structure
Essendon Airport
Tullamarine
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tullamarine: 0.7% males, 1.1% females
- 80–84 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tullamarine: 1.3% males, 1.5% females
- 75–79 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Tullamarine: 2.1% males, 2.1% females
- 70–74 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Tullamarine: 2.6% males, 3.7% females
- 65–69 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Tullamarine: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
- 60–64 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Tullamarine: 2.6% males, 3.1% females
- 55–59 in Essendon Airport: 26.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Tullamarine: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
- 50–54 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Tullamarine: 3.4% males, 2.9% females
- 45–49 in Essendon Airport: 20.0% males, 26.7% females; 45–49 in Tullamarine: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
- 40–44 in Essendon Airport: 26.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Tullamarine: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
- 35–39 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Tullamarine: 3.9% males, 3.9% females
- 30–34 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Tullamarine: 4.7% males, 4.7% females
- 25–29 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Tullamarine: 4.3% males, 4.1% females
- 20–24 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tullamarine: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
- 15–19 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tullamarine: 2.0% males, 1.8% females
- 10–14 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Tullamarine: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
- 5–9 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tullamarine: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
- 0–4 in Essendon Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Tullamarine: 3.1% males, 2.8% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
23.1%
Australia
+38.0 pts ▸
61.1%
23.1%
England
◂ +21.6 pts
1.4%
0.0%
Italy
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
India
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
China
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Ancestry
46.2%
Australian
◂ +25.3 pts
20.9%
30.8%
English
◂ +8.6 pts
22.2%
0.0%
Italian
+14.8 pts ▸
14.8%
0.0%
Irish
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Greek
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Scottish
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Indian
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
German
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Chinese
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Language
Language used at home
38.5%
English only
+22.2 pts ▸
60.7%
0.0%
Arabic
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
Italian
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Greek
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Cantonese
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Religion
Religious affiliation
30.8%
Christianity
+29.2 pts ▸
60.0%
38.5%
Not stated
◂ +32.4 pts
6.1%
0.0%
No religion
+24.1 pts ▸
24.1%
23.1%
Buddhism
◂ +20.9 pts
2.1%
0.0%
Islam
+4.5 pts ▸
4.5%
0.0%
Hinduism
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
100.0%
Year 12
◂ +45.3 pts
54.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
Year 10
+13.0 pts ▸
13.0%
0.0%
Year 11
+11.3 pts ▸
11.3%
Highest qualification level
66.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma
◂ +50.0 pts
16.7%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+29.7 pts ▸
29.7%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+23.0 pts ▸
23.0%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+6.0 pts ▸
6.0%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
Field of qualification
66.7%
Society & culture
◂ +55.4 pts
11.3%
44.4%
Engineering & related
◂ +29.8 pts
14.6%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+19.6 pts ▸
19.6%
0.0%
Education
+8.4 pts ▸
8.4%
0.0%
Health
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Information technology
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Creative arts
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Income
Personal income
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
$1,125
86th pct
$725
33rd pct
- First area, 2021: $1,125
- Second area, 2011: $555
- Second area, 2016: $621
- Second area, 2021: $725
Household income
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
—
$1,404
29th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,070
- Second area, 2016: $1,194
- Second area, 2021: $1,404
Family income
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
—
$1,794
31st pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,260
- Second area, 2016: $1,434
- Second area, 2021: $1,794
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+43.3 pts ▸
43.3%
38.5%
$650–$1,499
◂ +5.6 pts
32.9%
30.8%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +14.8 pts
15.9%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Arthritis
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Mental health
+9.0 pts ▸
9.0%
0.0%
Other condition
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Asthma
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Diabetes
+7.3 pts ▸
7.3%
0.0%
Heart disease
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Number of long-term health conditions
69.2%
None
◂ +7.3 pts
62.0%
0.0%
One condition
+19.5 pts ▸
19.5%
0.0%
Two conditions
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
Three or more
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
—
2.3
29th pct
- Second area, 2011: 2.3
- Second area, 2016: 2.3
- Second area, 2021: 2.3
Housing & Dwellings
—
$351
43rd pct
- Second area, 2011: $280
- Second area, 2016: $316
- Second area, 2021: $351
Mortgage
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
—
$1,733
43rd pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,600
- Second area, 2016: $1,538
- Second area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom
in Essendon Airportin Tullamarine
—
0.80
29th pct
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
112.5%
Car (driver)
◂ +54.1 pts
58.4%
0.0%
Worked at home
+18.4 pts ▸
18.4%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Walked
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Bus
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Train
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
50.0%
Transport & warehousing
◂ +38.7 pts
11.3%
37.5%
Health care & social assistance
◂ +27.1 pts
10.4%
0.0%
Construction
+11.7 pts ▸
11.7%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Retail trade
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Education & training
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+5.8 pts ▸
5.8%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Other services
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Wholesale trade
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Finance & insurance
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
Occupations people work in
75.0%
Community & personal service
◂ +63.2 pts
11.8%
50.0%
Professionals
◂ +33.9 pts
16.1%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+16.4 pts ▸
16.4%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+14.6 pts ▸
14.6%
0.0%
Managers
+10.8 pts ▸
10.8%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+9.8 pts ▸
9.8%
0.0%
Labourers
+9.7 pts ▸
9.7%
0.0%
Sales workers
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Essendon Airport vs Tullamarine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/210011227/essendon-airport/vs/210051250/tullamarine