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Niddrie - Essendon West vs Avondale Heights

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.1 km apart · Niddrie - Essendon West profile · Avondale Heights profile

Niddrie - Essendon West Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights and Niddrie - Essendon West are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Avondale Heights is much older and more multicultural, with 26.8% of people aged 65 and over and 39.8% born overseas. It also has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (16.0%) and more separate houses. In contrast, Niddrie - Essendon West has more working adults (68.5% compared to 54.5% in Avondale Heights) and higher typical incomes, with a typical household earning $2,239 a week compared to $1,587 in Avondale Heights.

Both areas are very similar in terms of how people live, with an identical 2.6 people per home and about the same number of people providing unpaid care. They also share a similar overall advantage score that sits near the national average. While they are alike in these ways, the gap in typical incomes remains wide, and Niddrie - Essendon West has far more public transport departures and a higher number of schools.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4,928 larger in Avondale Heights
7,460 37th pct 12,388 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6,267
  • First area, 2016: 6,923
  • First area, 2021: 7,460
  • Second area, 2021: 12,388
Median age in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5 yrs older in Avondale Heights
40 yrs 52nd pct 45 yrs 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
0.4% 9th pct 0.4% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +11.2 pts higher in Avondale Heights
15.7% 40th pct 26.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Under 15 in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
18.0% 51st pct 16.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
De facto in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +3.3 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
9.6% 25th pct 6.3% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%

Age structure

27.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.6 pts 23.3%
15.7% Seniors (65+) +11.2 pts ▸ 26.8%
25.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.4 pts 24.5%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.9 pts 16.0%
12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.4 pts 9.5%

Marital status

48.0% Married +3.7 pts ▸ 51.6%
35.5% Never married ◂ +5.5 pts 30.0%
5.4% Widowed +3.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +1.7 pts 6.7%
2.7% Separated even 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Niddrie - Essendon West Avondale Heights

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 Avondale Heights: 2.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 80–84 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 0.9% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Avondale Heights: 2.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 75–79 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in Avondale Heights: 2.5% males, 3.2% females
  • 70–74 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Avondale Heights: 2.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 65–69 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Avondale Heights: 2.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 60–64 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Avondale Heights: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Avondale Heights: 2.5% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.9% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Avondale Heights: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 4.3% females; 45–49 in Avondale Heights: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Avondale Heights: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Avondale Heights: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Avondale Heights: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.0% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Avondale Heights: 2.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 20–24 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Avondale Heights: 2.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 15–19 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.1% females; 15–19 in Avondale Heights: 2.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 10–14 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Avondale Heights: 2.8% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.6% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Avondale Heights: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Niddrie - Essendon West: 2.9% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Avondale Heights: 2.7% males, 2.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +19.1 pts higher in Avondale Heights
20.7% 46th pct 39.8% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%

Country of birth

76.1% Australia ◂ +19.9 pts 56.3%
2.3% Italy +6.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
1.0% Vietnam +4.8 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.0% England ◂ +0.7 pts 1.3%
1.8% India ◂ +0.1 pts 1.6%
1.1% China +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.3% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

25.9% Australian ◂ +10.2 pts 15.7%
24.4% English ◂ +10.4 pts 13.9%
20.0% Italian +3.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
12.2% Irish ◂ +7.3 pts 4.8%
3.5% Chinese +4.1 pts ▸ 7.6%
1.6% Vietnamese +5.7 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.7% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.2% Scottish ◂ +2.9 pts 3.3%
2.4% German ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%
2.3% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%
0.5% Filipino +1.5 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

Language

Other language in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +25.6 pts higher in Avondale Heights
21.4% 66th pct 47.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.0%
Limited English in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +6.4 pts higher in Avondale Heights
2.1% 61st pct 8.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Language used at home

75.4% English only ◂ +26.2 pts 49.2%
4.5% Italian +6.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
1.3% Vietnamese +5.5 pts ▸ 6.8%
2.9% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.9% Cantonese +2.4 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.6% Arabic +0.8 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.1% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.1% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.1% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.4 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
27.6% 14th pct 22.3% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Religious affiliation

62.5% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 64.2%
27.6% No religion ◂ +5.4 pts 22.3%
4.3% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.6% Buddhism +2.8 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.7% Islam +1.1 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%
0.5% Other religions even 0.6%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +9.2 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
67.7% 72nd pct 58.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.0%
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • First area, 2021: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.5%
Bachelor+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
31.5% 71st pct 25.7% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Schools in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
4 57th pct 2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.98 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
2.99 68th pct 1.01 15th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +9 more in Avondale Heights
33 74th pct 42 84th pct
Students in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2,530 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
3,242 81st pct 712 27th pct
Avg size in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +455 larger in Niddrie - Essendon West
811 86th pct 356 40th pct
1,073 74th pct 1,074 74th pct

Highest year of school

67.7% Year 12 ◂ +9.2 pts 58.5%
7.8% Year 9 or below +10.8 pts ▸ 18.6%
10.4% Year 11 ◂ +2.4 pts 8.0%
9.9% Year 10 ◂ +1.0 pts 8.9%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Bachelor degree +0.5 pts ▸ 33.4%
20.7% Certificate III / IV +0.8 pts ▸ 21.5%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.8 pts 14.5%
10.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 9.1%
5.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
1.2% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Field of qualification

23.2% Management & commerce ◂ +1.5 pts 21.7%
12.6% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 14.1%
10.7% Society & culture ◂ +0.5 pts 10.2%
9.9% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 7.7%
9.8% Health ◂ +0.7 pts 9.0%
6.7% Architecture & building ◂ +1.2 pts 5.4%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.2% Information technology +1.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 3.4%
3.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 3.9%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$316 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$982 76th pct $666 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $634
  • First area, 2016: $764
  • First area, 2021: $982
  • Second area, 2021: $666
Household income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$652 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$2,239 80th pct $1,587 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,455
  • First area, 2016: $1,747
  • First area, 2021: $2,239
  • Second area, 2021: $1,587
Family income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$719 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$2,758 84th pct $2,039 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,849
  • First area, 2016: $2,191
  • First area, 2021: $2,758
  • Second area, 2021: $2,039
High earners in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +7.2 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
18.5% 79th pct 11.2% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%
High-income homes in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +9.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
33.2% 82nd pct 23.4% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Household income distribution

28.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 25.4%
19.2% $650–$1,499 +7.8 pts ▸ 27.1%
20.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 12.8%
13.8% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 18.5%
12.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 10.6%

Personal income distribution

36.0% Under $650 +10.3 pts ▸ 46.3%
28.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 26.8%
23.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 16.7%
8.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 4.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4.8 pts higher in Avondale Heights
25.4% 33rd pct 30.2% 63rd pct
Mental health in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.5 pts higher in Avondale Heights
6.7% 24th pct 8.2% 42nd pct
Needs assistance in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.9 pts higher in Avondale Heights
5.2% 46th pct 11.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Arthritis +3.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.1% Other condition +2.7 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.7% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.7% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 7.2%
3.7% Diabetes +2.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.7% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.9% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.4% Dementia +2.0 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.0% Lung condition +0.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Stroke +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.6% None ◂ +5.2 pts 63.4%
18.5% One condition +0.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
4.7% Two conditions +2.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.1% Three or more +2.2 pts ▸ 4.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4.7 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
12.4% 32nd pct 7.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Unpaid carers in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.5 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
15.5% 98th pct 15.0% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid child care in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +3.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
28.6% 67th pct 24.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.7%
Defence service in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.5 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
1.7% 21st pct 1.1% 12th pct
Housework 15h+ in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.7 pts higher in Avondale Heights
19.8% 37th pct 20.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +18 larger in Avondale Heights
32 10th pct 50 16th pct
Median age in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4 yrs older in Avondale Heights
23 yrs 36th pct 27 yrs 71st pct
— 52.9% 71st pct
Median income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$237 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$774 72nd pct $537 28th pct
Household income in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$437 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$1,999 67th pct $1,562 42nd pct
Indigenous language in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +16.0 pts higher in Avondale Heights
0.0% 0th pct 16.0% 89th pct

Family & Households

2.6 57th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.0 pts higher in Avondale Heights
12.7% 46th pct 13.7% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Living alone in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.4 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
24.6% 48th pct 23.2% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

Family composition

65.7% Couples with children ◂ +5.9 pts 59.8%
20.3% Couples without children +4.9 pts ▸ 25.2%
12.7% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 13.7%
1.4% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

29.3% 2 people +4.0 pts ▸ 33.4%
24.6% 1 person ◂ +1.4 pts 23.2%
20.1% 4 people ◂ +3.3 pts 16.8%
17.4% 3 people even 17.4%
6.9% 5 people ◂ +0.3 pts 6.6%
1.6% 6 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$35 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$435 75th pct $400 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $331
  • First area, 2016: $371
  • First area, 2021: $435
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +$233 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
$2,400 84th pct $2,167 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $2,400
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
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 Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4.0 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
23.8% 40th pct 19.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
Owned outright in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +10.1 pts higher in Avondale Heights
37.0% 65th pct 47.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.3%
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.1%
Separate houses in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +11.2 pts higher in Avondale Heights
65.5% 24th pct 76.8% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.5%
  • First area, 2016: 66.9%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.8%
3+ bedrooms in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +7.3 pts higher in Avondale Heights
79.9% 53rd pct 87.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.6%
  • First area, 2016: 77.4%
  • First area, 2021: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 87.2%

How homes are owned or rented

37.0% Owned outright +10.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
36.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.2 pts 28.7%
23.8% Rented ◂ +4.0 pts 19.8%
1.2% Other tenure +1.5 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.2% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

65.5% Separate house +11.2 pts ▸ 76.8%
31.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.4 pts 22.2%
2.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.5%
0.3% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

49.9% 3 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 53.9%
24.6% 4 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 27.3%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.1 pts 10.6%
5.4% 5 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.5 pts 0.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

53.6% $350–$549 +7.9 pts ▸ 61.6%
15.6% $200–$349 +3.4 pts ▸ 19.1%
16.1% $550–$749 ◂ +8.1 pts 8.0%
6.1% $750 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 1.4%
5.2% Under $200 +0.1 pts ▸ 5.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.8% $1,800–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 33.1%
32.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.0 pts 23.2%
18.2% $1,000–$1,799 +2.2 pts ▸ 20.4%
13.4% Under $1,000 +1.4 pts ▸ 14.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.5 pts higher in Avondale Heights
5.3% 53rd pct 6.7% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
Work from home in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4.1 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
31.2% 83rd pct 27.1% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
PT commute in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.4 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
2.2% 55th pct 1.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
PT stops in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +6 more in Avondale Heights
39 49th pct 45 54th pct
Stops/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.60 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
5.23 63rd pct 3.63 40th pct
Departures/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +967.3 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
1,977.7 83rd pct 1,010.5 58th pct
PT routes in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +3 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
10 62nd pct 7 48th pct
Stop walk in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +3 longer in Niddrie - Essendon West
7 61st pct 4 43rd pct
Drive to city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2 longer in Niddrie - Essendon West
16 29th pct 14 23rd pct
Reach 30 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +17,501 more in Avondale Heights
7,460 19th pct 24,961 72nd pct
Reach 45 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1,480 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
93,755 70th pct 92,275 69th pct
Transit to city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4 longer in Avondale Heights
64 61st pct 68 68th pct

How people get to work

46.3% Car (driver) +4.5 pts ▸ 50.8%
31.2% Worked at home ◂ +4.1 pts 27.1%
3.4% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.4% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 1.0%
1.1% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.3% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

40.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.4 pts 39.4%
35.8% 1 vehicle even 35.7%
12.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.4 pts 11.9%
5.3% No vehicle +1.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4.5 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
35.0% 37th pct 30.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%
Recent arrivals in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.4 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
10.7% 49th pct 5.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.2 pts higher in Avondale Heights
4.2% 39th pct 5.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%
Participation in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +14.1 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
68.5% 81st pct 54.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.0%
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 68.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%
Full-time in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
61.4% 71st pct 60.6% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.1%
  • First area, 2016: 63.4%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.6%

Industries people work in

12.5% Construction ◂ +2.8 pts 9.7%
11.1% Health care & social assistance +1.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.4% Education & training ◂ +1.9 pts 8.6%
8.7% Retail trade +1.4 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.8% Professional & technical ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 5.8%
5.2% Manufacturing +1.6 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.8% Finance & insurance +0.2 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.6% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 4.9%
2.7% Other services +1.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.3% Administrative & support even 3.3%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 24.9%
16.9% Managers ◂ +2.9 pts 14.0%
15.1% Clerical & administrative +0.6 pts ▸ 15.7%
10.9% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 11.7%
9.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%
9.0% Community & personal service even 9.0%
5.8% Labourers +2.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.8 pts ▸ 5.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
9 86th pct 5 43rd pct
IER decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +61 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
1,073 79th pct 1,012 56th pct
ERP in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +4,813 higher in Avondale Heights
8,048 37th pct 12,861 62nd pct
Growth in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +3.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
7.0% 69th pct 3.1% 37th pct
Businesses in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +116 higher in Avondale Heights
879 48th pct 995 55th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +19 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
601 19th pct 582 16th pct
Max temp in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.0 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
20.5 21st pct 20.4 21st pct
Min temp in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.1 higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
11.0 38th pct 10.9 36th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.1 higher in Avondale Heights
7.1 76th pct 7.2 76th pct
Types ≤15 min in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +0.2 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
7.2 80th pct 7.1 78th pct
15-min city in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.8 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
98.3% 83rd pct 92.4% 74th pct
Walk to shops in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +9.3 pts higher in Avondale Heights
77.8% 63rd pct 87.1% 72nd pct
Walk to transit in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +2.9 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
100.0% 100th pct 97.1% 63rd pct
Walk to school in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.6 pts higher in Avondale Heights
91.0% 69th pct 96.6% 80th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +5.9 pts higher in Avondale Heights
85.2% 80th pct 91.2% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +8.4 more in Niddrie - Essendon West
19.4 72nd pct 11.1 30th pct
Intersections/km² in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +57 higher in Avondale Heights
274 80th pct 331 86th pct
Mean slope in Niddrie - Essendon Westin Avondale Heights +1.7 pts higher in Niddrie - Essendon West
5.8% 58th pct 4.1% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Niddrie - Essendon West vs Avondale Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/210011230/niddrie-essendon-west/vs/210011533/avondale-heights