Compare

Niddrie - Essendon West vs Strathmore

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.5 km apart · Niddrie - Essendon West profile · Strathmore profile

Niddrie - Essendon West Strathmore

Strathmore and Niddrie - Essendon West are neighbouring residential areas in Victoria with several distinct differences. Strathmore is more likely to have separate houses, at 77.3% compared to 65.5% in Niddrie - Essendon West, and it has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 14.5% compared to 0.0%. In contrast, Niddrie - Essendon West is much more convenient for health services, with 85.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk, while only 25.6% of homes in Strathmore share this access.

The gap between the two areas in terms of high-income households has narrowed since 2011, with 39.0% of Strathmore households now earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 33.2% in Niddrie - Essendon West. Despite this shift, they share many similarities, including very similar shares of children under 15 and people using another language at home. Both areas also sit well above the national figure for adults with a bachelor degree or higher, with Strathmore at 34.7% and Niddrie - Essendon West at 31.5%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2,571 larger in Strathmore gap steady
7,460 37th pct 10,031 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6,267
  • First area, 2016: 6,923
  • First area, 2021: 7,460
  • Second area, 2011: 9,039
  • Second area, 2016: 9,428
  • Second area, 2021: 10,031
Median age in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1 yrs older in Strathmore gap steady
40 yrs 52nd pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
0.4% 9th pct 0.6% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.9 pts higher in Strathmore gap narrowing
15.7% 40th pct 16.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Under 15 in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.8 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
18.0% 51st pct 18.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
De facto in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.7 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
9.6% 25th pct 6.9% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Age structure

27.9% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.9 pts 22.0%
18.0% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
15.7% Seniors (65+) +0.9 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.8% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 14.0%

Marital status

48.0% Married +6.9 pts ▸ 54.8%
35.5% Never married ◂ +2.7 pts 32.8%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 6.2%
5.4% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 4.0%
2.7% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Niddrie - Essendon West Strathmore

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

  • 85+ in Niddrie - Essendon West: 1.0% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Strathmore: 0.8% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 0.9% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Strathmore: 0.8% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in Strathmore: 1.3% males, 1.3% females
  • 70–74 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Strathmore: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Strathmore: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 60–64 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Strathmore: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Strathmore: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.9% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Strathmore: 4.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 4.3% females; 45–49 in Strathmore: 3.6% males, 4.2% females
  • 40–44 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Strathmore: 3.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 35–39 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Strathmore: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 30–34 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Strathmore: 2.2% males, 2.1% females
  • 25–29 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.0% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Strathmore: 2.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 20–24 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Strathmore: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.1% females; 15–19 in Strathmore: 4.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 10–14 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Strathmore: 4.3% males, 4.0% females
  • 5–9 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.6% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Strathmore: 3.5% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.9% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Strathmore: 2.1% males, 1.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.3 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
20.7% 46th pct 19.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Country of birth

76.1% Australia +2.2 pts ▸ 78.4%
2.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%
2.0% England ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%
1.8% India +0.2 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.9% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
1.0% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

25.9% Australian +1.7 pts ▸ 27.6%
24.4% English +1.9 pts ▸ 26.2%
20.0% Italian ◂ +2.9 pts 17.1%
12.2% Irish +0.7 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.2% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.7% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 5.3%
3.5% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%
2.4% German +0.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.3% Indian +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.5% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Language

Other language in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
21.4% 66th pct 21.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%
Limited English in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.3 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
2.1% 61st pct 1.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%

Language used at home

75.4% English only +0.8 pts ▸ 76.2%
4.5% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 3.8%
2.9% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 2.5%
1.6% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
1.1% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.5% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.1% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.5 pts higher in Strathmore gap widening
27.6% 14th pct 31.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.1%

Religious affiliation

62.5% Christianity ◂ +6.0 pts 56.5%
27.6% No religion +3.5 pts ▸ 31.1%
1.7% Islam +2.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.3% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
1.7% Hinduism +0.4 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.6% Buddhism even 1.7%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.5 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
67.7% 72nd pct 71.2% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.0%
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • First area, 2021: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.2%
Bachelor+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.2 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
31.5% 71st pct 34.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
4 57th pct 4 57th pct
Schools/1k kids in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.86 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
2.99 68th pct 2.12 52nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +23 more in Strathmore
33 74th pct 56 90th pct
Students in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +83 more in Strathmore
3,242 81st pct 3,325 83rd pct
Avg size in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +21 larger in Strathmore
811 86th pct 831 87th pct
ICSEA in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +25 higher in Strathmore
1,073 74th pct 1,098 82nd pct

Highest year of school

67.7% Year 12 +3.5 pts ▸ 71.2%
10.4% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.9% Year 10 ◂ +1.1 pts 8.7%
7.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.5 pts 6.2%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Bachelor degree +3.4 pts ▸ 36.3%
20.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.3 pts 18.4%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.9% Postgraduate degree +0.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.7 pts ▸ 5.9%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

23.2% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 23.9%
12.6% Engineering & related +1.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.9% Education +1.1 pts ▸ 11.0%
10.7% Society & culture ◂ +0.2 pts 10.5%
9.8% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
6.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 6.1%
4.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 3.8%
3.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%
3.2% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$12 higher in Strathmore gap narrowing
$982 76th pct $994 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: $634
  • First area, 2016: $764
  • First area, 2021: $982
  • Second area, 2011: $684
  • Second area, 2016: $817
  • Second area, 2021: $994
Household income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$201 higher in Strathmore gap narrowing
$2,239 80th pct $2,440 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,455
  • First area, 2016: $1,747
  • First area, 2021: $2,239
  • Second area, 2011: $1,775
  • Second area, 2016: $2,069
  • Second area, 2021: $2,440
Family income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$198 higher in Strathmore gap narrowing
$2,758 84th pct $2,956 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,849
  • First area, 2016: $2,191
  • First area, 2021: $2,758
  • Second area, 2011: $2,101
  • Second area, 2016: $2,399
  • Second area, 2021: $2,956
High earners in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.8 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
18.5% 79th pct 20.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
High-income homes in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +5.8 pts higher in Strathmore gap narrowing
33.2% 82nd pct 39.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%

Household income distribution

28.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 26.1%
20.3% $4,000 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 25.4%
19.2% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 19.8%
13.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.8 pts 9.9%
12.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.7 pts ▸ 13.7%

Personal income distribution

36.0% Under $650 ◂ +0.2 pts 35.8%
28.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.1 pts 27.9%
23.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 22.9%
8.1% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 9.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.1 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
25.4% 33rd pct 25.3% 32nd pct
Mental health in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 pts higher in Strathmore
6.7% 24th pct 6.9% 26th pct
Needs assistance in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.1 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
5.2% 46th pct 4.1% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Asthma ◂ +0.1 pts 7.6%
7.5% Arthritis +0.1 pts ▸ 7.6%
7.1% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.7% Mental health +0.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
3.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%
3.7% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%
2.9% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.0% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Stroke even 0.8%
0.4% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.6% None +0.3 pts ▸ 68.9%
18.5% One condition even 18.5%
4.7% Two conditions even 4.7%
2.1% Three or more even 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.0 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
12.4% 32nd pct 13.3% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid carers in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.6 pts higher in Strathmore gap widening
15.5% 98th pct 17.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
Unpaid child care in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.0 pts higher in Strathmore gap widening
28.6% 67th pct 30.6% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
Defence service in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.0 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
1.7% 21st pct 1.6% 20th pct
Housework 15h+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.8 pts higher in Strathmore gap widening
19.8% 37th pct 22.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +30 larger in Strathmore
32 10th pct 62 20th pct
23 yrs 36th pct 23 yrs 36th pct
87.5% 100th pct
13.3% 70th pct
Median income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$175 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$774 72nd pct $599 43rd pct
Household income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$375 higher in Strathmore
$1,999 67th pct $2,374 86th pct
Indigenous language in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +14.5 pts higher in Strathmore
0.0% 0th pct 14.5% 88th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 larger in Strathmore gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.8 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.4 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
12.7% 46th pct 9.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Living alone in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +5.6 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
24.6% 48th pct 19.1% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

Family composition

65.7% Couples with children +4.7 pts ▸ 70.4%
20.3% Couples without children ◂ +0.8 pts 19.5%
12.7% One-parent families ◂ +3.4 pts 9.3%
1.4% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%

Household size

29.3% 2 people +0.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
24.6% 1 person ◂ +5.6 pts 19.1%
20.1% 4 people +3.5 pts ▸ 23.6%
17.4% 3 people ◂ +1.1 pts 16.2%
6.9% 5 people +2.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
1.6% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$15 higher in Strathmore gap steady
$435 75th pct $450 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $331
  • First area, 2016: $371
  • First area, 2021: $435
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +$100 higher in Strathmore gap widening
$2,400 84th pct $2,500 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $2,400
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,500
People / bedroom in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore even gap steady
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, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +7.0 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
23.8% 40th pct 16.7% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Owned outright in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +4.9 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
37.0% 65th pct 42.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.3%
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%
Separate houses in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +11.8 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
65.5% 24th pct 77.3% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.5%
  • First area, 2016: 66.9%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 88.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.3%
3+ bedrooms in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +5.3 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
79.9% 53rd pct 85.2% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.6%
  • First area, 2016: 77.4%
  • First area, 2021: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 83.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.2%

How homes are owned or rented

37.0% Owned outright +4.9 pts ▸ 42.0%
36.9% Owned with a mortgage +2.3 pts ▸ 39.2%
23.8% Rented ◂ +7.0 pts 16.7%
1.2% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%
1.2% Not stated even 1.2%

Types of homes

65.5% Separate house +11.8 pts ▸ 77.3%
31.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.9 pts 19.7%
2.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.1 pts 2.5%
0.3% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

49.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.2 pts 44.7%
24.6% 4 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.6 pts 12.1%
5.4% 5 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

53.6% $350–$549 +0.3 pts ▸ 54.0%
16.1% $550–$749 +0.5 pts ▸ 16.6%
15.6% $200–$349 ◂ +2.1 pts 13.5%
6.1% $750 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.2% Under $200 ◂ +0.8 pts 4.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.1% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 35.3%
28.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 26.0%
18.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.4 pts 15.8%
13.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.0 pts 12.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
5.3% 53rd pct 3.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Work from home in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.3 pts higher in Strathmore gap widening
31.2% 83rd pct 33.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.6%
PT commute in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
2.2% 55th pct 2.0% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
PT stops in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +13 more in Strathmore
39 49th pct 52 60th pct
Stops/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.04 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
5.23 63rd pct 5.18 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +872.1 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
1,977.7 83rd pct 1,105.7 61st pct
PT routes in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +5 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
10 62nd pct 5 36th pct
Stop walk in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +4 longer in Niddrie - Essendon West
7 61st pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3 longer in Niddrie - Essendon West
16 29th pct 13 20th pct
Reach 30 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +14,762 more in Strathmore
7,460 19th pct 22,222 67th pct
Reach 45 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +4,515 more in Strathmore
93,755 70th pct 98,270 71st pct
Transit to city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +7 longer in Niddrie - Essendon West
64 61st pct 57 48th pct

How people get to work

46.3% Car (driver) ◂ +1.2 pts 45.1%
31.2% Worked at home +2.3 pts ▸ 33.6%
3.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%
1.4% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.1% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.5% Bicycle even 0.5%
0.3% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

40.8% 2 vehicles +4.3 pts ▸ 45.1%
35.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.3 pts 29.5%
12.2% 3 vehicles +1.6 pts ▸ 13.9%
6.3% 4 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.3% No vehicle ◂ +1.8 pts 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.2 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
35.0% 37th pct 32.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%
Recent arrivals in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.7 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap widening
10.7% 49th pct 7.1% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.1 pts higher in Strathmore gap steady
4.2% 39th pct 4.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap narrowing
68.5% 81st pct 67.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.0%
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 68.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.7%
Full-time in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West gap steady
61.4% 71st pct 58.6% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.1%
  • First area, 2016: 63.4%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%

Industries people work in

12.5% Construction ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%
11.1% Health care & social assistance +0.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.4% Education & training +0.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.8% Professional & technical +1.2 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.7% Retail trade +0.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.0% Public administration & safety +0.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.6% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.8% Finance & insurance even 5.8%
5.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 4.9%
5.2% Manufacturing ◂ +0.2 pts 5.0%
3.3% Administrative & support ◂ +0.7 pts 2.6%
3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Professionals +1.7 pts ▸ 29.0%
16.9% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 18.4%
15.1% Clerical & administrative +1.0 pts ▸ 16.2%
10.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 9.8%
9.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.7 pts 8.9%
9.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.0 pts 8.0%
5.8% Labourers ◂ +0.7 pts 5.2%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1 higher in Strathmore
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1 higher in Strathmore
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1 higher in Strathmore
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1 higher in Strathmore
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +27 higher in Strathmore
1,073 79th pct 1,100 87th pct
ERP in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2,488 higher in Strathmore
8,048 37th pct 10,536 50th pct
Growth in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +2.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
7.0% 69th pct 4.2% 47th pct
Businesses in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +38 higher in Strathmore
879 48th pct 917 51st pct

Environment & Climate

601 19th pct 601 19th pct
20.5 21st pct 20.5 21st pct
11.0 38th pct 11.0 38th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.7 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
7.1 76th pct 6.4 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +1.0 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
7.2 80th pct 6.3 65th pct
15-min city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +4.6 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
98.3% 83rd pct 93.6% 76th pct
Walk to shops in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +3.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
77.8% 63rd pct 73.9% 60th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
91.0% 69th pct 91.0% 69th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +59.6 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
85.2% 80th pct 25.6% 29th pct
Amenities/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +10.7 more in Strathmore
19.4 72nd pct 30.1 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +21 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
274 80th pct 253 77th pct
Mean slope in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Strathmore +0.2 pts higher in Strathmore
5.8% 58th pct 6.0% 61st pct

Compare Niddrie - Essendon West with nearby areas

Compare Strathmore with nearby areas

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Niddrie - Essendon West vs Strathmore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/210011230/niddrie-essendon-west/vs/210011231/strathmore