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Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Melbourne - Inner South

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 578 km apart · Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven profile · Melbourne - Inner South profile

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Melbourne - Inner South

Melbourne - Inner South and Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven are very different places. Melbourne - Inner South is a denser urban area where 31.0% of people were born overseas and 23.2% use another language at home. It is also more highly qualified, with 42.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, and has a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $2,174. In contrast, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven is more rural, with a typical household income of $1,357 and a much higher share of separate houses at 88.3% compared to 53.1% in Melbourne - Inner South.

These two areas are remarkably similar in some ways, such as having nearly identical shares of people living alone (27.7%) and providing unpaid care (around 13%). While they share these commonalities, the gap in typical incomes and the number of people working from home has widened since 2011. Melbourne - Inner South remains a walker's paradise, while Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven is described as somewhat walkable.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +261,633 larger in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
161,006 37th pct 422,639 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 137,007
  • First area, 2016: 147,363
  • First area, 2021: 161,006
  • Second area, 2011: 378,215
  • Second area, 2016: 403,707
  • Second area, 2021: 422,639
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +7 yrs older in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
48 yrs 94th pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +4.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
5.1% 70th pct 0.3% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
Aged 65+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +9.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
28.0% 100th pct 18.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
Under 15 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +1.1 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
16.2% 26th pct 17.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
De facto in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
11.5% 32nd pct 10.9% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%

Age structure

28.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.9 pts 18.1%
26.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
16.2% Children (0–14) +1.1 pts ▸ 17.3%
9.5% Youth (15–24) +2.2 pts ▸ 11.7%

Marital status

49.2% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 48.4%
29.5% Never married +6.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +2.6 pts 8.2%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 5.1%
3.5% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Melbourne - Inner South

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

  • 85+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.3% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Melbourne - Inner South: 1.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.8% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in Melbourne - Inner South: 1.0% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in Melbourne - Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in Melbourne - Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Melbourne - Inner South: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Melbourne - Inner South: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.3% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.3% males, 3.6% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.2% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Melbourne - Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Melbourne - Inner South: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Melbourne - Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +16.0 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
15.0% 36th pct 31.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +13.0 pts 65.9%
4.8% England ◂ +0.8 pts 4.0%
0.3% China +3.0 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.6% India +2.2 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.3% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.4% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.3% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Philippines even 0.6%
0.1% Vietnam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Ancestry

43.5% English ◂ +12.4 pts 31.2%
39.4% Australian ◂ +12.3 pts 27.1%
12.4% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 11.3%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 9.2%
0.9% Chinese +6.0 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.7% Italian +2.6 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.8% Greek +4.3 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.9% German ◂ +0.3 pts 3.7%
0.6% Indian +2.7 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.5% Dutch even 1.5%
0.7% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +17.6 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
5.6% 16th pct 23.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%
Limited English in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +2.2 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
0.6% 16th pct 2.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +14.8 pts 73.4%
0.3% Mandarin +3.7 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.3% Greek +2.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +1.4 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap narrowing
40.1% 47th pct 41.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.5%

Religious affiliation

49.7% Christianity ◂ +9.6 pts 40.0%
40.1% No religion +1.4 pts ▸ 41.5%
7.7% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 5.3%
0.2% Judaism +7.3 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.8% Hinduism +1.9 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.9% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.3% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.5% Other religions even 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +30.0 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
45.2% 39th pct 75.2% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.2%
Bachelor+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +23.0 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
19.0% 51st pct 42.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%
Schools in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +48 more in Melbourne - Inner South
65 14th pct 113 56th pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.95 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
2.49 59th pct 1.54 19th pct
Students in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +42,781 more in Melbourne - Inner South
21,553 15th pct 64,334 76th pct
Avg size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +243 larger in Melbourne - Inner South
332 35th pct 574 77th pct
ICSEA in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +121 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
1,001 43rd pct 1,122 92nd pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 +30.0 pts ▸ 75.2%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +22.1 pts 7.1%
11.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 5.4%
6.2% Year 11 +1.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

Highest qualification level

19.7% Bachelor degree +19.1 pts ▸ 38.8%
33.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.7 pts 13.5%
6.7% Postgraduate degree +8.7 pts ▸ 15.4%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 14.7%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%

Field of qualification

16.6% Management & commerce +8.3 pts ▸ 24.9%
14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +4.4 pts 10.4%
11.7% Society & culture +1.3 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.2% Health +0.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.1% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 8.4%
7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +2.6 pts 4.7%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 3.4%
3.4% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 5.3%
1.3% Information technology +3.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences +2.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.7 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$339 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
$683 16th pct $1,022 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $463
  • First area, 2016: $552
  • First area, 2021: $683
  • Second area, 2011: $691
  • Second area, 2016: $802
  • Second area, 2021: $1,022
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$817 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
$1,357 19th pct $2,174 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $896
  • First area, 2016: $1,091
  • First area, 2021: $1,357
  • Second area, 2011: $1,491
  • Second area, 2016: $1,793
  • Second area, 2021: $2,174
Family income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$1,146 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
$1,722 21st pct $2,868 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,097
  • First area, 2016: $1,340
  • First area, 2021: $1,722
  • Second area, 2011: $1,995
  • Second area, 2016: $2,309
  • Second area, 2021: $2,868
High earners in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +12.9 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
8.8% 39th pct 21.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
High-income homes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +18.8 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
15.3% 28th pct 34.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%

Household income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.3 pts 20.5%
26.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 26.5%
7.9% $4,000 or more +14.8 pts ▸ 22.7%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +5.9 pts 13.5%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 11.4%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.8 pts 34.5%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.8 pts 27.0%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +8.7 pts ▸ 22.3%
3.5% $3,000 or more +7.7 pts ▸ 11.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +9.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
35.3% 95th pct 26.0% 37th pct
Mental health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +2.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.4% 72nd pct 7.8% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +2.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
7.3% 87th pct 5.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +6.8 pts 7.1%
10.4% Mental health ◂ +2.7 pts 7.8%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 8.0%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +1.1 pts 7.6%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.3 pts 3.6%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 3.7%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 3.2%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 1.2%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.8% None +12.4 pts ▸ 68.2%
22.1% One condition ◂ +3.5 pts 18.6%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +3.2 pts 5.1%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
16.2% 65th pct 15.3% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Unpaid carers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.6 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap narrowing
13.2% 75th pct 13.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Unpaid child care in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +4.2 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
23.6% 26th pct 27.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Defence service in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
5.3% 94th pct 1.7% 15th pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +5.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
25.3% 98th pct 19.7% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +6,788 larger in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
8,257 65th pct 1,469 18th pct
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +5 yrs older in Melbourne - Inner South
24 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +30.1 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
31.0% 27th pct 61.1% 92nd pct
Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.2% 44th pct 6.4% 6th pct
Median income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$296 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
$558 35th pct $854 87th pct
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$755 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
$1,390 29th pct $2,145 90th pct
Indigenous language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.2 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
3.2% 13th pct 6.4% 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.1 larger in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
2.4 29th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
14.4% 49th pct 11.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
27.7% 59th pct 27.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children +14.3 pts ▸ 62.7%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +10.9 pts 25.3%
14.4% One-parent families ◂ +3.5 pts 11.0%
0.9% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +7.9 pts 32.1%
27.7% 1 person ◂ +0.1 pts 27.7%
11.7% 4 people +5.6 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.8% 3 people +2.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
5.2% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.5% 6 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$78 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap narrowing
$360 57th pct $438 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $295
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $330
  • Second area, 2016: $386
  • Second area, 2021: $438
Mortgage in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +$580 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
$1,820 50th pct $2,400 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,604
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,820
  • Second area, 2011: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,400
People / bedroom in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.20 higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +5.7 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
22.6% 11th pct 28.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Owned outright in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +10.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
44.6% 99th pct 34.7% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Separate houses in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +35.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
88.3% 81st pct 53.1% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.2%
  • First area, 2016: 88.4%
  • First area, 2021: 88.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.1%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +16.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
80.5% 72nd pct 64.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 34.7%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage +5.5 pts ▸ 34.3%
22.6% Rented +5.7 pts ▸ 28.4%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 1.5%
1.6% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

Types of homes

88.3% Separate house ◂ +35.2 pts 53.1%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +16.7 pts ▸ 24.2%
2.1% Flat or apartment +19.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

39.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 36.4%
32.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.6 pts 22.1%
14.6% 2 bedrooms +13.2 pts ▸ 27.8%
8.4% 5 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 5.8%
3.0% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

45.1% $350–$549 ◂ +0.5 pts 44.6%
31.3% $200–$349 ◂ +12.7 pts 18.5%
7.9% $550–$749 +8.6 pts ▸ 16.4%
2.0% $750 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.8% Under $200 ◂ +3.8 pts 6.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

15.8% $3,000 or more +20.2 pts ▸ 36.0%
32.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 27.8%
28.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.9 pts 17.1%
17.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.4 pts 12.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.0 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
4.1% 12th pct 7.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
Work from home in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +21.9 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
16.5% 63rd pct 38.3% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%
PT commute in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.0 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap narrowing
0.4% 8th pct 3.4% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
PT stops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +929 more in Melbourne - Inner South
1,094 50th pct 2,023 77th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +2.01 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.79 95th pct 4.79 57th pct
Departures/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +1,338.3 more in Melbourne - Inner South
210.8 20th pct 1,549.1 75th pct
PT routes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +20 more in Melbourne - Inner South
66 40th pct 86 57th pct

How people get to work

60.4% Car (driver) ◂ +21.4 pts 39.0%
16.5% Worked at home +21.9 pts ▸ 38.3%
4.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.1 pts 2.3%
2.8% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 1.9%
0.1% Train +2.5 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.4% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

36.9% 1 vehicle +3.8 pts ▸ 40.6%
38.4% 2 vehicles +0.2 pts ▸ 38.6%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.6 pts 9.3%
7.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 4.4%
4.1% No vehicle +3.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.8 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap steady
38.7% 48th pct 39.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.5%
Recent arrivals in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +6.4 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap narrowing
7.4% 11th pct 13.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.1 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
4.2% 25th pct 4.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Participation in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +14.9 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
51.2% 14th pct 66.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.1%
Full-time in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +6.8 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South gap widening
53.6% 14th pct 60.3% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.9%
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.3%

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.6 pts 13.5%
5.9% Professional & technical +7.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
11.4% Construction ◂ +3.7 pts 7.7%
8.7% Education & training +1.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 9.3%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.5 pts 5.5%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.7 pts 5.1%
1.9% Finance & insurance +4.4 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.3% Manufacturing even 5.4%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +1.0 pts 2.9%
3.9% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%
3.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Professionals +14.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.7% Managers +5.2 pts ▸ 18.9%
16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.4 pts 8.9%
13.4% Community & personal service ◂ +4.3 pts 9.1%
10.9% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 12.8%
10.4% Labourers ◂ +5.9 pts 4.5%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.6 pts 8.4%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.8 pts 2.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +289,053 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
165,285 22nd pct 454,338 82nd pct
Growth in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.6 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
2.8% 17th pct 6.4% 55th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +486 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
1,130 71st pct 644 30th pct
Max temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +2.2 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
22.3 30th pct 20.1 15th pct
Min temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +0.2 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
10.9 43rd pct 11.1 45th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +4.0 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
4.1 28th pct 8.2 93rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.7 more in Melbourne - Inner South
4.0 26th pct 7.7 97th pct
15-min city in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +56.6 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
42.0% 16th pct 98.5% 98th pct
Walk to shops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +58.3 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
39.7% 13th pct 97.9% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +20.1 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
79.3% 52nd pct 99.4% 97th pct
Walk to school in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +56.3 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
40.9% 12th pct 97.2% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +20.3 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
79.4% 38th pct 99.8% 96th pct
Walk to health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +64.1 pts higher in Melbourne - Inner South
30.3% 14th pct 94.4% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +4.9 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
16.9 57th pct 12.0 16th pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +327 higher in Melbourne - Inner South
3 33rd pct 330 98th pct
Mean slope in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Melbourne - Inner South +3.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.2% 65th pct 2.9% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Melbourne - Inner South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/114/southern-highlands-and-shoalhaven/vs/208/melbourne-inner-south