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Kedron - Gordon Park vs Wavell Heights

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.5 km apart · Kedron - Gordon Park profile · Wavell Heights profile

Kedron - Gordon Park Wavell Heights

Kedron - Gordon Park and Wavell Heights are neighbouring areas with very different housing styles. Wavell Heights is dominated by separate houses (91.9%) and larger homes, with 86.3% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Kedron - Gordon Park has far more apartments and smaller homes, with only 60.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This shift is reflected in the residents, as Kedron - Gordon Park has far more renters (41.9% compared to 26.6%) and a higher share of people living alone (29.8% versus 20.2%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of children under 15. They also share very similar typical weekly personal incomes, around $1,100. While they are alike in these ways, some gaps are growing. Since 2011, the difference in the share of high-earning households has widened, with 41.5% of Wavell Heights households now earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 32.8% in Kedron - Gordon Park.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +4,088 larger in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
14,432 74th pct 10,344 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12,610
  • First area, 2016: 13,712
  • First area, 2021: 14,432
  • Second area, 2011: 9,435
  • Second area, 2016: 9,786
  • Second area, 2021: 10,344
Median age in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2 yrs older in Wavell Heights gap steady
35 yrs 21st pct 37 yrs 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.5 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
2.0% 47th pct 1.5% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
Aged 65+ in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.8 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap narrowing
10.0% 14th pct 11.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
Under 15 in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3.5 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
18.1% 52nd pct 21.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
De facto in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.5 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
15.3% 83rd pct 13.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.3%
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%

Age structure

34.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.6 pts 29.9%
24.5% Older adults (45–64) +0.9 pts ▸ 25.3%
18.1% Children (0–14) +3.5 pts ▸ 21.6%
13.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.5 pts 11.6%
10.0% Seniors (65+) +1.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

41.1% Married +8.3 pts ▸ 49.3%
44.1% Never married ◂ +7.1 pts 37.0%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +1.2 pts 7.8%
3.0% Widowed +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.9% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Kedron - Gordon Park Wavell Heights

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

  • 85+ in Kedron - Gordon Park: 0.5% males, 1.0% females; 85+ in Wavell Heights: 0.6% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 0.4% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Wavell Heights: 0.5% males, 0.6% females
  • 75–79 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 0.6% males, 0.8% females; 75–79 in Wavell Heights: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 1.3% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Wavell Heights: 1.4% males, 1.2% females
  • 65–69 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 65–69 in Wavell Heights: 1.8% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 2.2% males, 2.1% females; 60–64 in Wavell Heights: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Wavell Heights: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 50–54 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.4% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Wavell Heights: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.8% males, 4.0% females; 45–49 in Wavell Heights: 3.7% males, 4.5% females
  • 40–44 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 40–44 in Wavell Heights: 3.9% males, 4.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 4.4% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in Wavell Heights: 4.2% males, 4.5% females
  • 30–34 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 4.4% males, 4.7% females; 30–34 in Wavell Heights: 3.4% males, 4.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 4.3% males, 4.6% females; 25–29 in Wavell Heights: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.2% males, 3.7% females; 20–24 in Wavell Heights: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 15–19 in Wavell Heights: 3.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 10–14 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Wavell Heights: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Wavell Heights: 3.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Kedron - Gordon Park: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Wavell Heights: 3.8% males, 3.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
20.4% 46th pct 19.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

Country of birth

76.3% Australia +2.3 pts ▸ 78.7%
2.7% England +0.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.9% New Zealand even 2.9%
2.0% India ◂ +0.7 pts 1.3%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.7% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.8% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.5% China even 0.5%
0.5% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

38.2% English +0.8 pts ▸ 39.0%
34.8% Australian +1.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
16.4% Irish ◂ +0.9 pts 15.5%
12.0% Scottish +0.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
6.6% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 5.8%
6.2% German +0.1 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.5% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 2.1%
2.5% Chinese even 2.5%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.4%
1.5% Filipino even 1.5%
0.8% Greek even 0.8%
0.3% Vietnamese even 0.3%

Language

Other language in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
12.3% 49th pct 11.1% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Limited English in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
1.3% 48th pct 0.9% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%

Language used at home

84.3% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 86.4%
1.4% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%
0.8% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.5% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Arabic even 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.6 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
42.6% 56th pct 40.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Religious affiliation

47.2% Christianity +4.9 pts ▸ 52.1%
42.6% No religion ◂ +2.6 pts 40.0%
5.1% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%
1.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%
1.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.9% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap narrowing
77.1% 88th pct 75.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.2%
  • First area, 2016: 70.8%
  • First area, 2021: 77.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.8%
Bachelor+ in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.1 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
39.8% 82nd pct 37.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.7%
Schools in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
4 57th pct 3 43rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.19 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
1.53 33rd pct 1.34 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +6 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
43 85th pct 37 78th pct
Students in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1,172 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
3,698 86th pct 2,526 72nd pct
Avg size in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +83 larger in Kedron - Gordon Park
925 89th pct 842 87th pct
ICSEA in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +86 higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
1,117 88th pct 1,031 57th pct

Highest year of school

77.1% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 75.8%
10.9% Year 10 +1.8 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.1% Year 11 +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.0% Year 9 or below +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Highest qualification level

38.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.9 pts 37.2%
19.0% Certificate III / IV +0.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
12.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.9 pts 11.3%
5.9% Graduate diploma / certificate even 5.9%
1.1% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Field of qualification

24.0% Management & commerce +1.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
14.0% Health ◂ +1.3 pts 12.7%
10.7% Engineering & related +1.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.5% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 12.0%
7.7% Education ◂ +0.1 pts 7.7%
5.6% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.9% Creative arts even 4.9%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 3.0%
3.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%
1.0% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$20 higher in Wavell Heights gap narrowing
$1,134 87th pct $1,154 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $804
  • First area, 2016: $932
  • First area, 2021: $1,134
  • Second area, 2011: $770
  • Second area, 2016: $944
  • Second area, 2021: $1,154
Household income in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$496 higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
$2,142 74th pct $2,638 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,506
  • First area, 2016: $1,785
  • First area, 2021: $2,142
  • Second area, 2011: $1,662
  • Second area, 2016: $2,055
  • Second area, 2021: $2,638
Family income in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$221 higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
$2,882 87th pct $3,103 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,094
  • First area, 2016: $2,313
  • First area, 2021: $2,882
  • Second area, 2011: $2,002
  • Second area, 2016: $2,435
  • Second area, 2021: $3,103
High earners in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.2 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
22.0% 87th pct 24.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
High-income homes in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +8.7 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
32.8% 81st pct 41.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.5%

Household income distribution

28.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 25.9%
20.9% $4,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 25.7%
21.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 17.1%
12.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.2% Under $650 ◂ +2.3 pts 9.9%

Personal income distribution

31.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 28.0%
29.3% Under $650 +1.4 pts ▸ 30.7%
26.6% $1,500–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 27.0%
9.0% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
25.9% 36th pct 24.6% 28th pct
Mental health in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
10.5% 73rd pct 8.2% 42nd pct
Needs assistance in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.3 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
3.3% 14th pct 3.7% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 8.2%
8.2% Asthma ◂ +0.4 pts 7.8%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%
5.6% Arthritis +0.3 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.9% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%
2.6% Cancer +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
0.6% Stroke even 0.7%
0.3% Dementia even 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.3% None +2.0 pts ▸ 70.3%
18.9% One condition ◂ +0.6 pts 18.3%
5.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.9 pts 4.2%
1.9% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.5 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
16.3% 63rd pct 16.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Unpaid carers in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.6 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
10.5% 24th pct 12.1% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid child care in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +5.8 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
27.6% 60th pct 33.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.4%
Defence service in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.1 pts higher in Wavell Heights
3.1% 59th pct 3.2% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3.6 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap narrowing
19.1% 31st pct 22.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.8%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +130 larger in Kedron - Gordon Park
285 64th pct 155 45th pct
Median age in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3 yrs older in Wavell Heights
25 yrs 57th pct 28 yrs 76th pct
Year 12 in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +8.6 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
66.2% 89th pct 57.6% 79th pct
Unemployment in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +10.8 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
10.8% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$208 higher in Wavell Heights
$815 76th pct $1,023 89th pct
Household income in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$272 higher in Wavell Heights
$1,928 63rd pct $2,200 78th pct
Indigenous language in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.4 pts higher in Wavell Heights
6.7% 61st pct 9.0% 75th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.3 larger in Wavell Heights gap steady
2.4 36th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.5 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
12.0% 39th pct 10.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Living alone in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +9.6 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
29.8% 71st pct 20.2% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%

Family composition

59.9% Couples with children +7.3 pts ▸ 67.2%
26.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.9 pts 21.3%
12.0% One-parent families ◂ +1.5 pts 10.5%
1.9% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%

Household size

32.7% 2 people ◂ +2.1 pts 30.6%
29.8% 1 person ◂ +9.6 pts 20.2%
15.3% 4 people +7.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
15.4% 3 people +2.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
5.3% 5 people +1.9 pts ▸ 7.2%
1.5% 6 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$55 higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
$375 52nd pct $430 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $320
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $375
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $430
Mortgage in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +$250 higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
$2,200 75th pct $2,450 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,167
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,200
  • Second area, 2011: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,200
  • Second area, 2021: $2,450
People / bedroom in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +15.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
41.9% 82nd pct 26.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%
Owned outright in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +9.3 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
19.7% 16th pct 29.0% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.0%
Separate houses in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +33.5 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
58.3% 19th pct 91.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.7%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 92.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.9%
3+ bedrooms in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +25.6 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap widening
60.8% 17th pct 86.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.3%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 81.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.3%

How homes are owned or rented

36.0% Owned with a mortgage +6.8 pts ▸ 42.8%
41.9% Rented ◂ +15.3 pts 26.6%
19.7% Owned outright +9.3 pts ▸ 29.0%
1.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 0.8%
0.9% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Types of homes

58.3% Separate house +33.5 pts ▸ 91.9%
31.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +26.0 pts 5.1%
10.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.6 pts 2.8%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

33.3% 3 bedrooms +11.4 pts ▸ 44.7%
31.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.3 pts 11.2%
17.7% 4 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.7% 5 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.1 pts 1.5%
0.2% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

47.6% $350–$549 +7.1 pts ▸ 54.6%
29.3% $200–$349 ◂ +14.1 pts 15.3%
8.7% $550–$749 +5.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
8.5% Under $200 ◂ +2.0 pts 6.5%
3.2% $750 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 5.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.3% $1,800–$2,999 +1.4 pts ▸ 36.8%
27.2% $3,000 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 33.4%
22.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +5.9 pts 16.7%
11.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.8 pts 8.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3.2 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
7.3% 69th pct 4.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Work from home in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.5 pts higher in Wavell Heights gap steady
22.1% 70th pct 22.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
PT commute in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.4 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap narrowing
6.1% 87th pct 4.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
73 76th pct 73 76th pct
Stops/1k in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.00 more in Wavell Heights
5.06 61st pct 7.06 83rd pct
Departures/1k in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +246.7 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
1,541.4 74th pct 1,294.8 68th pct
PT routes in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +4 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
15 78th pct 11 67th pct
Stop walk in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1 longer in Kedron - Gordon Park
5 50th pct 4 43rd pct
Drive to city in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2 longer in Wavell Heights
11 14th pct 13 20th pct
Reach 30 min in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +16,671 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
44,861 86th pct 28,190 74th pct
Reach 45 min in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +67,662 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
167,769 82nd pct 100,107 72nd pct
Transit to city in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +19 longer in Wavell Heights
37 14th pct 56 46th pct

How people get to work

49.0% Car (driver) +1.8 pts ▸ 50.8%
22.1% Worked at home +0.5 pts ▸ 22.6%
5.0% Bus ◂ +3.1 pts 2.0%
3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 3.5%
1.0% Train +1.8 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.8% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 0.9%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.2% 2 vehicles +7.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.5 pts 32.2%
9.4% 3 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 13.1%
7.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 4.1%
4.4% 4 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +6.1 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
47.5% 80th pct 41.4% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.9%
  • First area, 2021: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
Recent arrivals in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +7.3 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap widening
16.6% 74th pct 9.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.5 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
3.8% 26th pct 3.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +2.5 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park gap steady
75.8% 98th pct 73.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.8%
  • First area, 2021: 75.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.4%
Full-time in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights even gap narrowing
61.8% 73rd pct 61.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.1%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 61.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.8%

Industries people work in

18.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.5 pts 14.8%
10.9% Professional & technical +0.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.2% Education & training ◂ +1.1 pts 9.1%
7.6% Construction +1.3 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.8% Retail trade +0.3 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.8% Public administration & safety even 7.8%
6.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.5 pts 5.5%
5.1% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.0% Finance & insurance +0.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.4% Manufacturing +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.1% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%

Occupations people work in

33.2% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 30.8%
15.0% Managers +2.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.3% Clerical & administrative +1.0 pts ▸ 14.4%
10.0% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.0 pts 9.0%
7.8% Sales workers +0.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.1% Labourers ◂ +0.9 pts 5.1%
3.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%

Economy & Advantage

9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1 higher in Wavell Heights
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3 higher in Wavell Heights
6 57th pct 9 86th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +20 higher in Wavell Heights
1,083 82nd pct 1,103 87th pct
ERP in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +4,427 higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
15,654 74th pct 11,227 54th pct
Growth in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.6 pts higher in Wavell Heights
6.6% 66th pct 7.2% 70th pct
Businesses in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +404 higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
1,339 72nd pct 935 52nd pct

Environment & Climate

1,172 73rd pct 1,172 73rd pct
26.6 80th pct 26.6 80th pct
15.9 86th pct 15.9 86th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.0 higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
8.4 91st pct 7.4 79th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +0.4 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
8.0 99th pct 7.6 85th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
99.9% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +3.4 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
99.9% 99th pct 96.6% 80th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +17.8 pts higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
99.8% 100th pct 82.0% 78th pct
Amenities/1k in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.1 more in Kedron - Gordon Park
11.8 35th pct 10.6 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +52 higher in Kedron - Gordon Park
213 73rd pct 161 63rd pct
Mean slope in Kedron - Gordon Parkin Wavell Heights +1.2 pts higher in Wavell Heights
5.2% 49th pct 6.5% 67th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kedron - Gordon Park vs Wavell Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/302021031/kedron-gordon-park/vs/302021034/wavell-heights