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Crace vs Mitchell

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Crace profile · Mitchell profile

Crace Mitchell

Crace and Mitchell are neighbouring areas in the Australian Capital Territory, but they serve very different purposes. Crace is a residential hub with a population of 4,800, where the typical resident is 34 and typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $2,811. In contrast, Mitchell is sparsely populated with only 7 people, and the typical household income is much lower at $874. This difference is reflected in the home sizes; Crace has far more people per home (2.8) than Mitchell (1.5).

Since 2011, the two areas have moved in opposite directions. The gap in typical household income has flipped completely, and the difference in typical personal income has widened. Despite these diverging trends, both areas are very walkable and have similar weather, with maximum temperatures averaging 20.9 degrees. They also share a strong connection to local amenities, as nearly all homes in both places are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cracein Mitchell +4,793 larger in Crace gap widening
4,800 21st pct 7 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 563
  • First area, 2016: 4,459
  • First area, 2021: 4,800
  • Second area, 2011: 7
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 7
Median age in Cracein Mitchell +10 yrs older in Mitchell gap narrowing
34 yrs 14th pct 44 yrs 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 44 yrs
First Nations in Cracein Mitchell
1.8% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
8.3% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
24.8% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.8%
11.6% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%

Age structure

40.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
24.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
17.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.9% Married ◂ +57.9 pts 0.0%
31.6% Never married ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Divorced ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Separated ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cracein Mitchell
36.9% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 38.1%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%

Country of birth

61.0% Australia ◂ +61.0 pts 0.0%
7.3% China ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% India ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% England ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Vietnam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% New Zealand ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Nepal ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

13.0% Chinese +29.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
25.7% Australian ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
23.8% English ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Indian ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% Irish ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Scottish ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.5% Italian ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% German ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.0% Filipino ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Vietnamese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cracein Mitchell
38.8% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.2%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.8%
Limited English in Cracein Mitchell
3.8% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%

Language used at home

58.4% English only ◂ +58.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Mandarin +34.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
2.4% Hindi ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cantonese ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Vietnamese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Arabic ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Punjabi ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cracein Mitchell
39.0% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.0%

Religious affiliation

39.0% No religion +46.8 pts ▸ 85.7%
3.6% Not stated +82.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
37.6% Christianity ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% Hinduism ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.9% Islam ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Buddhism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

84.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 84.6%
  • First area, 2016: 84.2%
  • First area, 2021: 84.5%
50.0% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.9%
  • First area, 2016: 48.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Cracein Mitchell +9 more in Mitchell
15 40th pct 24 59th pct

Highest year of school

84.5% Year 12 ◂ +84.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Year 10 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +52.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
34.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
24.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
12.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.7% Management & commerce +41.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
15.6% Society & culture ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Information technology ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Engineering & related ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Health ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cracein Mitchell +$820 higher in Crace gap widening
$1,395 95th pct $575 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,203
  • First area, 2016: $1,242
  • First area, 2021: $1,395
  • Second area, 2011: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Cracein Mitchell +$1,937 higher in Crace gap widening
$2,811 94th pct $874 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,008
  • First area, 2016: $2,486
  • First area, 2021: $2,811
  • Second area, 2011: $2,083
  • Second area, 2021: $874
Family income in Cracein Mitchell
$3,235 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,278
  • First area, 2016: $2,745
  • First area, 2021: $3,235
High earners in Cracein Mitchell
27.6% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
High-income homes in Cracein Mitchell
44.2% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%

Household income distribution

30.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
28.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +28.5 pts 0.0%
15.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
14.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Under $650 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.0% Under $650 +26.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
9.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cracein Mitchell
20.9% 13th pct —
Mental health in Cracein Mitchell
6.1% 18th pct —
Needs assistance in Cracein Mitchell
2.7% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Asthma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.8% Other condition ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Arthritis ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Heart disease ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +32.2 pts 42.9%
15.7% One condition ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Two conditions ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cracein Mitchell
13.0% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid carers in Cracein Mitchell
9.4% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
Unpaid child care in Cracein Mitchell
37.7% 96th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
Defence service in Cracein Mitchell
8.4% 100th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Cracein Mitchell
19.0% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cracein Mitchell +84 larger in Crace
84 27th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Cracein Mitchell
20 yrs 14th pct —
73.3% 94th pct —
Unemployment in Cracein Mitchell
15.6% 79th pct —
Median income in Cracein Mitchell
$1,166 93rd pct —
Household income in Cracein Mitchell
$3,042 95th pct —
Indigenous language in Cracein Mitchell
11.9% 85th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Cracein Mitchell +1.3 larger in Crace gap widening
2.8 79th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
One-parent in Cracein Mitchell
6.9% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
Living alone in Cracein Mitchell
19.2% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%

Household size

28.6% 2 people ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
23.3% 4 people ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
19.2% 1 person ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
18.7% 3 people ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% 5 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$460 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $307
  • First area, 2016: $380
  • First area, 2021: $460
  • Second area, 2011: $582
$2,400 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,600
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,400
People / bedroom in Cracein Mitchell +0.30 higher in Crace gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.60 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.40
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
33.8% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.8%
Owned outright in Cracein Mitchell
13.3% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Separate houses in Cracein Mitchell
69.5% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.4%
  • First area, 2016: 64.6%
  • First area, 2021: 69.5%
3+ bedrooms in Cracein Mitchell
74.3% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 65.0%
  • First area, 2016: 75.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.3%

How homes are owned or rented

47.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +47.8 pts 0.0%
33.8% Rented ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%
13.3% Owned outright ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other tenure ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

69.5% Separate house ◂ +69.5 pts 0.0%
15.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
27.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
19.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% 5 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

2.3% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
Work from home in Cracein Mitchell
11.5% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
PT commute in Cracein Mitchell
2.1% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
PT stops in Cracein Mitchell +2 more in Mitchell
11 20th pct 13 22nd pct
Stops/1k in Cracein Mitchell +1,854.85 more in Mitchell
2.29 23rd pct 1,857.14 100th pct
Departures/1k in Cracein Mitchell +592,900.9 more in Mitchell
384.8 34th pct 593,285.7 100th pct
PT routes in Cracein Mitchell +1 more in Mitchell
2 14th pct 3 21st pct
Stop walk in Cracein Mitchell +8 longer in Mitchell
1 7th pct 9 68th pct
Drive to city in Cracein Mitchell +3 longer in Crace
13 20th pct 10 12th pct
Reach 30 min in Cracein Mitchell +8,165 more in Crace
8,172 22nd pct 7 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Cracein Mitchell +8,276 more in Crace
32,597 42nd pct 24,321 33rd pct
Transit to city in Cracein Mitchell +10 longer in Crace
57 48th pct 47 29th pct

How people get to work

65.9% Car (driver) +34.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.5% Worked at home ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +50.4 pts 0.0%
33.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% 4 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.3% No vehicle ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cracein Mitchell
47.9% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 94.0%
  • First area, 2016: 86.9%
  • First area, 2021: 47.9%
Recent arrivals in Cracein Mitchell
12.3% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cracein Mitchell
2.8% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
Participation in Cracein Mitchell
77.2% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 86.5%
  • First area, 2016: 78.7%
  • First area, 2021: 77.2%
70.7% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 77.5%
  • First area, 2016: 72.9%
  • First area, 2021: 70.7%

Industries people work in

2.7% Other services +97.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professional & technical ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Education & training ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.1% Retail trade ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Construction ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Administrative & support ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.1% Community & personal service +88.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.4% Professionals ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
20.7% Managers ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
15.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.0% Sales workers ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.1% Labourers ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Cracein Mitchell
10 100th pct —
IRSD decile in Cracein Mitchell
10 100th pct —
IER decile in Cracein Mitchell
10 100th pct —
IEO decile in Cracein Mitchell
10 100th pct —
IRSAD score in Cracein Mitchell
1,150 98th pct —
ERP in Cracein Mitchell +4,813 higher in Crace
4,821 19th pct 8 0th pct
1.0% 18th pct —
Businesses in Cracein Mitchell +339 higher in Mitchell
357 16th pct 696 37th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Cracein Mitchell +42 higher in Crace
822 46th pct 780 43rd pct
Max temp in Cracein Mitchell even
20.9 29th pct 20.9 28th pct
Min temp in Cracein Mitchell +0.0 higher in Crace
6.8 2nd pct 6.7 1st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Cracein Mitchell +0.4 higher in Mitchell
6.8 71st pct 7.2 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cracein Mitchell +0.1 more in Mitchell
6.1 62nd pct 6.2 64th pct
15-min city in Cracein Mitchell +4.7 pts higher in Crace
99.8% 92nd pct 95.1% 78th pct
Walk to shops in Cracein Mitchell +1.0 pts higher in Crace
99.8% 98th pct 98.8% 90th pct
Walk to transit in Cracein Mitchell +0.7 pts higher in Crace
100.0% 100th pct 99.3% 73rd pct
Walk to school in Cracein Mitchell +99.9 pts higher in Crace
100.0% 100th pct 0.1% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cracein Mitchell +4.6 pts higher in Crace
100.0% 100th pct 95.4% 45th pct
Walk to health in Cracein Mitchell +39.9 pts higher in Crace
99.8% 100th pct 59.9% 62nd pct
Amenities/1k in Cracein Mitchell +6,846.9 more in Mitchell
10.2 25th pct 6,857.1 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Cracein Mitchell +537 higher in Crace
647 99th pct 109 53rd pct
Mean slope in Cracein Mitchell +2.2 pts higher in Crace
5.6% 55th pct 3.4% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crace vs Mitchell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801041037/crace/vs/801041045/mitchell