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Central Highlands - East vs Central Highlands - West

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 151 km apart · Central Highlands - East profile · Central Highlands - West profile

Central Highlands - East Central Highlands - West

Central Highlands - West and Central Highlands - East are two regional Queensland areas that differ sharply in their demographics and housing. Residents are far older in Central Highlands - West, where the typical age is 40 compared to 32 in Central Highlands - East. There is also a significant difference in First Nations populations; 21.2% of people in Central Highlands - East identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, compared to 4.3% in Central Highlands - West. This is reflected in income levels, with First Nations household income far higher in Central Highlands - West at $1,875, while the usual amount in Central Highlands - East is $979.

These differences are becoming more pronounced, as the gap in home ownership has widened since 2011, with 38.2% of homes owned outright in Central Highlands - West compared to just 15.1% in Central Highlands - East. Despite this, the two areas share several similarities, including very similar typical weekly family incomes of around $2,200 to $2,300 and a common reliance on detached houses. Life is also similar in terms of climate, with both experiencing an average maximum temperature of around 30 degrees.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +460 larger in Central Highlands - West gap narrowing
7,156 36th pct 7,616 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7,551
  • First area, 2016: 7,291
  • First area, 2021: 7,156
  • Second area, 2011: 8,893
  • Second area, 2016: 8,137
  • Second area, 2021: 7,616
Median age in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +8 yrs older in Central Highlands - West gap widening
32 yrs 9th pct 40 yrs 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +16.9 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
21.2% 98th pct 4.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Aged 65+ in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +9.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
6.8% 7th pct 16.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Under 15 in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3.5 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap steady
24.0% 91st pct 20.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
De facto in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +5.5 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
18.3% 91st pct 12.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

Age structure

31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.9 pts 24.8%
23.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.4 pts ▸ 28.2%
24.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.5 pts 20.5%
6.8% Seniors (65+) +9.8 pts ▸ 16.6%
13.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 9.6%

Marital status

38.6% Married +12.6 pts ▸ 51.2%
47.3% Never married ◂ +16.5 pts 30.9%
8.3% Divorced +1.4 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.1% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.5% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Central Highlands - East Central Highlands - West

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

  • 85+ in Central Highlands - East: 0.1% males, 0.2% females; 85+ in Central Highlands - West: 0.5% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in Central Highlands - East: 0.4% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Central Highlands - West: 1.1% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Central Highlands - East: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 75–79 in Central Highlands - West: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Central Highlands - East: 0.9% males, 0.9% females; 70–74 in Central Highlands - West: 2.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Central Highlands - East: 1.7% males, 1.2% females; 65–69 in Central Highlands - West: 3.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Central Highlands - East: 2.5% males, 1.8% females; 60–64 in Central Highlands - West: 4.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 55–59 in Central Highlands - East: 3.4% males, 2.6% females; 55–59 in Central Highlands - West: 4.3% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Central Highlands - East: 3.7% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in Central Highlands - West: 3.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Central Highlands - East: 3.8% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Central Highlands - West: 3.5% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Central Highlands - East: 3.6% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Central Highlands - West: 3.0% males, 2.5% females
  • 35–39 in Central Highlands - East: 4.1% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Central Highlands - West: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Central Highlands - East: 4.4% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Central Highlands - West: 3.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 25–29 in Central Highlands - East: 4.2% males, 4.2% females; 25–29 in Central Highlands - West: 3.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 20–24 in Central Highlands - East: 3.6% males, 3.2% females; 20–24 in Central Highlands - West: 3.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 15–19 in Central Highlands - East: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 15–19 in Central Highlands - West: 2.3% males, 2.0% females
  • 10–14 in Central Highlands - East: 4.0% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Central Highlands - West: 3.6% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Central Highlands - East: 4.6% males, 3.8% females; 5–9 in Central Highlands - West: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 0–4 in Central Highlands - East: 4.0% males, 4.1% females; 0–4 in Central Highlands - West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap steady
7.7% 8th pct 8.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

78.8% Australia ◂ +1.5 pts 77.3%
2.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 2.0%
0.6% England +1.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.3% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% China even 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

36.1% Australian +5.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
28.9% English +8.5 pts ▸ 37.3%
7.9% Irish +2.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
6.9% Scottish +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.4% German +2.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
1.2% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.1% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.6% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek even 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.6 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap steady
3.8% 16th pct 3.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
0.3% 15th pct 0.3% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

83.0% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 82.7%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +7.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
38.1% 37th pct 30.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%

Religious affiliation

45.6% Christianity +7.9 pts ▸ 53.5%
38.1% No religion ◂ +7.8 pts 30.3%
14.6% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.6 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap steady
40.7% 19th pct 39.0% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 39.5%
  • First area, 2021: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%
Bachelor+ in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.5 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
7.6% 2nd pct 9.0% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Schools in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3 more in Central Highlands - West
9 88th pct 12 91st pct
Schools/1k kids in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2.44 more in Central Highlands - West
5.23 87th pct 7.67 93rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +12 more in Central Highlands - West
10 25th pct 22 55th pct
Students in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +486 more in Central Highlands - East
1,267 45th pct 781 29th pct
Avg size in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +70 larger in Central Highlands - East
141 14th pct 71 4th pct
ICSEA in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +95 higher in Central Highlands - West
852 3rd pct 946 18th pct

Highest year of school

40.7% Year 12 ◂ +1.6 pts 39.0%
25.5% Year 10 +2.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
9.5% Year 9 or below +0.9 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.4% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 6.8%

Highest qualification level

40.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 36.2%
11.0% Bachelor degree +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
8.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.7 pts ▸ 11.2%
3.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%
1.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

22.4% Engineering & related ◂ +1.7 pts 20.7%
9.3% Management & commerce +1.3 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.9% Agriculture & environment +3.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.7% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 6.9%
5.7% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% Society & culture ◂ +0.5 pts 5.4%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 4.6%
3.3% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.9% Natural & physical sciences even 0.9%
0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.4% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$87 higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
$969 75th pct $882 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $818
  • First area, 2016: $835
  • First area, 2021: $969
  • Second area, 2011: $655
  • Second area, 2016: $708
  • Second area, 2021: $882
Household income in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$449 higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
$2,069 70th pct $1,620 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,225
  • First area, 2016: $1,914
  • First area, 2021: $2,069
  • Second area, 2011: $1,351
  • Second area, 2016: $1,404
  • Second area, 2021: $1,620
Family income in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$114 higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
$2,319 65th pct $2,205 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,446
  • First area, 2016: $2,103
  • First area, 2021: $2,319
  • Second area, 2011: $1,763
  • Second area, 2016: $1,892
  • Second area, 2021: $2,205
High earners in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +5.4 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
19.9% 83rd pct 14.5% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
High-income homes in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +4.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
26.3% 66th pct 21.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%

Household income distribution

28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.8 pts 23.8%
19.9% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
13.6% Under $650 +5.3 pts ▸ 18.9%
14.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 12.1%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.4 pts 9.4%

Personal income distribution

32.2% Under $650 +1.5 pts ▸ 33.7%
20.7% $650–$1,499 +4.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 17.0%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 6.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.9 pts higher in Central Highlands - West
21.4% 14th pct 23.4% 22nd pct
Mental health in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.2 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
6.3% 21st pct 6.1% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.1 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap steady
2.7% 9th pct 3.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 7.0%
4.8% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.3% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 6.1%
4.7% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.6 pts 4.0%
2.7% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.5% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.4% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.9% None ◂ +2.6 pts 60.4%
15.3% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
4.3% Two conditions +1.0 pts ▸ 5.3%
1.8% Three or more +0.8 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +7.0 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
15.1% 54th pct 22.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
Unpaid carers in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.2 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap steady
8.2% 10th pct 9.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Unpaid child care in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +4.1 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap steady
29.6% 73rd pct 25.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Defence service in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.7 pts higher in Central Highlands - West
2.1% 30th pct 2.8% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +4.9 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap steady
17.7% 21st pct 22.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1,192 larger in Central Highlands - East
1,518 88th pct 326 68th pct
Median age in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2 yrs older in Central Highlands - West
22 yrs 29th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.1 pts higher in Central Highlands - West
30.7% 18th pct 31.8% 21st pct
Unemployment in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +8.0 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
20.0% 89th pct 11.9% 62nd pct
Median income in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$380 higher in Central Highlands - West
$408 6th pct $788 74th pct
Household income in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$896 higher in Central Highlands - West
$979 4th pct $1,875 60th pct
Indigenous language in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2.6 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
4.2% 40th pct 1.5% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.1 larger in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +13.3 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
22.3% 91st pct 9.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Living alone in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3.0 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap narrowing
26.2% 54th pct 29.2% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%

Family composition

54.6% Couples with children +4.0 pts ▸ 58.5%
21.9% Couples without children +9.8 pts ▸ 31.7%
22.3% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 9.0%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%

Household size

31.6% 2 people +3.6 pts ▸ 35.2%
26.2% 1 person +3.0 pts ▸ 29.2%
14.9% 3 people ◂ +3.4 pts 11.5%
14.1% 4 people ◂ +2.1 pts 12.0%
7.5% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.3% 6 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$30 higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
$150 0th pct $120 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $69
  • First area, 2016: $120
  • First area, 2021: $150
  • Second area, 2011: $16
  • Second area, 2016: $23
  • Second area, 2021: $120
Mortgage in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +$217 higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
$1,083 7th pct $1,300 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,647
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2011: $1,613
  • Second area, 2016: $1,500
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +31.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
57.3% 93rd pct 25.4% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.4%
  • First area, 2016: 63.8%
  • First area, 2021: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Owned outright in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +23.2 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
15.1% 10th pct 38.2% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%
Separate houses in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.3 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
91.4% 69th pct 91.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 93.3%
  • First area, 2016: 92.1%
  • First area, 2021: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.1%
3+ bedrooms in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +13.1 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
82.8% 62nd pct 69.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.0%
  • First area, 2016: 84.0%
  • First area, 2021: 82.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.8%

How homes are owned or rented

57.3% Rented ◂ +31.8 pts 25.4%
15.1% Owned outright +23.2 pts ▸ 38.2%
18.9% Owned with a mortgage +1.5 pts ▸ 20.3%
6.4% Other tenure +6.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
2.2% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 3.2%

Types of homes

91.4% Separate house ◂ +0.3 pts 91.1%
5.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.0 pts 1.0%
0.6% Other dwelling +3.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.1 pts 1.3%

Bedrooms per home

50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.4 pts 34.4%
25.7% 4 bedrooms +0.5 pts ▸ 26.2%
12.0% 2 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
2.2% 1 bedroom +8.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
6.4% 5 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.4% Studio / none +2.0 pts ▸ 2.3%

Weekly rent distribution

55.8% Under $200 ◂ +0.5 pts 55.3%
27.5% $200–$349 ◂ +3.5 pts 24.0%
11.2% $350–$549 ◂ +6.4 pts 4.8%
0.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.1 pts 31.2%
31.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.8 pts 27.7%
14.7% $1,800–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
4.9% $3,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 11.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +6.3 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
9.2% 78th pct 2.9% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Work from home in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +10.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
9.0% 26th pct 19.8% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
PT commute in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2.3 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
5.4% 85th pct 3.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.4% Car (driver) ◂ +1.7 pts 50.7%
9.0% Worked at home +10.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
8.2% Walked ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%
7.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.5 pts 4.1%
5.4% Bus ◂ +2.3 pts 3.1%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.9% 2 vehicles +0.8 pts ▸ 34.7%
32.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.5 pts 28.9%
15.5% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 19.5%
9.0% 4 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.2% No vehicle ◂ +6.3 pts 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +9.4 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
42.9% 70th pct 33.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.8%
  • First area, 2016: 42.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%
Recent arrivals in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +8.4 pts higher in Central Highlands - West gap widening
11.3% 52nd pct 19.7% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3.0 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
5.6% 69th pct 2.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
Participation in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3.8 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap narrowing
64.5% 63rd pct 60.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 71.2%
  • First area, 2016: 66.2%
  • First area, 2021: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.7%
Full-time in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.3 pts higher in Central Highlands - East gap widening
69.9% 96th pct 68.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.7%
  • First area, 2016: 70.8%
  • First area, 2021: 69.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.6%

Industries people work in

32.9% Mining ◂ +13.1 pts 19.8%
12.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.0 pts ▸ 29.4%
8.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.5 pts 4.7%
7.8% Education & training ◂ +2.0 pts 5.8%
4.9% Construction +1.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.9% Health care & social assistance +0.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.6% Retail trade +0.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.7 pts 2.8%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.1 pts 3.1%
3.7% Administrative & support even 3.7%
2.6% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 2.4%
1.9% Manufacturing even 2.0%

Occupations people work in

12.9% Managers +13.6 pts ▸ 26.5%
25.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.6 pts 14.8%
15.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.0 pts 13.5%
14.8% Labourers +0.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
7.9% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.3% Professionals +0.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.5% Community & personal service ◂ +1.6 pts 5.9%
5.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.8 pts 4.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3 higher in Central Highlands - West
1 0th pct 4 36th pct
IRSD decile in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +3 higher in Central Highlands - West
1 0th pct 4 36th pct
IER decile in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +5 higher in Central Highlands - West
1 0th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2 higher in Central Highlands - West
1 0th pct 3 29th pct
IRSAD score in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +65 higher in Central Highlands - West
891 11th pct 956 32nd pct
ERP in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +36 higher in Central Highlands - West
7,647 35th pct 7,683 35th pct
Growth in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +4.6 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
4.7% 51st pct 0.0% 12th pct
Businesses in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +964 higher in Central Highlands - West
607 32nd pct 1,571 78th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +58 higher in Central Highlands - West
530 12th pct 587 17th pct
Max temp in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.6 higher in Central Highlands - East
30.8 94th pct 30.2 93rd pct
Min temp in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.6 higher in Central Highlands - East
16.2 86th pct 14.6 77th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +1.7 higher in Central Highlands - East
3.3 23rd pct 1.6 8th pct
Types ≤15 min in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +2.2 more in Central Highlands - East
4.0 32nd pct 1.8 9th pct
15-min city in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +31.2 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
53.8% 41st pct 22.6% 15th pct
Walk to shops in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +20.5 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
44.6% 33rd pct 24.1% 16th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +41.1 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
63.9% 41st pct 22.8% 12th pct
Walk to a park in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +46.0 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
75.4% 25th pct 29.4% 6th pct
Walk to health in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +28.7 pts higher in Central Highlands - East
49.4% 53rd pct 20.8% 25th pct
Amenities/1k in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +4.2 more in Central Highlands - East
26.3 84th pct 22.1 76th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Central Highlands - Eastin Central Highlands - West +0.9 pts higher in Central Highlands - West
3.3% 16th pct 4.2% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Central Highlands - East vs Central Highlands - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/308011190/central-highlands-east/vs/308011191/central-highlands-west