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Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs West and North West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 830 km apart · Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven profile · West and North West profile

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven West and North West

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven and West and North West are both regional areas with older-than-average populations. Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven is notably warmer, with an average maximum temperature of 22.3 C compared to 13.2 C in West and North West. Education and income levels are higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, where 45.2% of residents completed Year 12 and the typical weekly rent is $360, while in West and North West, Year 12 completion is 34.3% and typical rent is $240. West and North West is much wetter, with average annual rainfall of 2,100mm, far above the 1,130mm seen in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven.

Everyday life in both places shares several common features, including similar rates of volunteering, people providing unpaid care, and the share of children under 15. While they are similar in these respects, some gaps are widening. The difference in the proportion of people working from home has grown significantly, with 16.5% in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven compared to just 6.5% in West and North West. Similarly, the gap in typical monthly mortgage payments has increased to $620 since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +44,850 larger in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
161,006 37th pct 116,156 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 137,007
  • First area, 2016: 147,363
  • First area, 2021: 161,006
  • Second area, 2011: 109,152
  • Second area, 2016: 109,024
  • Second area, 2021: 116,156
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3 yrs older in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
48 yrs 94th pct 45 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3.3 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
5.1% 70th pct 8.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
Aged 65+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +5.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
28.0% 100th pct 23.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%
Under 15 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.5 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
16.2% 26th pct 16.8% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
De facto in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.6 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
11.5% 32nd pct 13.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

Age structure

28.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.0 pts 23.0%
26.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.3 pts ▸ 27.5%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) +2.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.2% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 16.8%
9.5% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

49.2% Married ◂ +3.5 pts 45.7%
29.5% Never married +3.5 pts ▸ 33.1%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +0.1 pts 10.7%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 6.8%
3.5% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven West and North West

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 West and North West: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.8% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in West and North West: 1.4% males, 1.6% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in West and North West: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in West and North West: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in West and North West: 3.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in West and North West: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in West and North West: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in West and North West: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in West and North West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in West and North West: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in West and North West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in West and North West: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in West and North West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.2% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in West and North West: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in West and North West: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in West and North West: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in West and North West: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in West and North West: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +4.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
15.0% 36th pct 10.4% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +4.1 pts ▸ 83.0%
4.8% England ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
0.6% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Nepal even 0.4%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.3% China even 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

39.4% Australian +5.3 pts ▸ 44.7%
43.5% English +0.6 pts ▸ 44.1%
12.4% Irish ◂ +3.1 pts 9.3%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 9.1%
3.9% German ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
2.7% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.9%
1.5% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.6% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
5.6% 16th pct 4.0% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Limited English in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
0.6% 16th pct 0.4% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

88.3% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 90.3%
0.3% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Punjabi even 0.2%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Hindi even 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +11.0 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
40.1% 47th pct 51.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.0%

Religious affiliation

40.1% No religion +11.0 pts ▸ 51.0%
49.7% Christianity ◂ +10.8 pts 38.8%
7.7% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.5% Other religions even 0.5%
0.3% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +11.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
45.2% 39th pct 34.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
Bachelor+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +6.1 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
19.0% 51st pct 12.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Schools in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3 more in West and North West
65 14th pct 68 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.00 more in West and North West
2.49 59th pct 3.49 75th pct
Students in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3,912 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
21,553 15th pct 17,641 12th pct
Avg size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +72 larger in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
332 35th pct 259 25th pct
ICSEA in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +53 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
1,001 43rd pct 948 12th pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 ◂ +11.0 pts 34.3%
29.2% Year 10 +6.7 pts ▸ 35.9%
11.7% Year 9 or below +1.4 pts ▸ 13.1%
6.2% Year 11 +3.0 pts ▸ 9.2%

Highest qualification level

33.2% Certificate III / IV +6.5 pts ▸ 39.6%
19.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.4 pts 16.2%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.8 pts 13.4%
6.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.4 pts 4.3%
2.2% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%

Field of qualification

16.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.3 pts 14.3%
14.8% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 16.3%
11.7% Society & culture +0.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.2% Health ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%
9.1% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 8.8%
7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 6.2%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.4% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 2.0%
2.6% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%
1.3% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$48 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
$683 16th pct $635 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $463
  • First area, 2016: $552
  • First area, 2021: $683
  • Second area, 2011: $456
  • Second area, 2016: $523
  • Second area, 2021: $635
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$162 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
$1,357 19th pct $1,195 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $896
  • First area, 2016: $1,091
  • First area, 2021: $1,357
  • Second area, 2011: $867
  • Second area, 2016: $990
  • Second area, 2021: $1,195
Family income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$184 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
$1,722 21st pct $1,538 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,097
  • First area, 2016: $1,340
  • First area, 2021: $1,722
  • Second area, 2011: $1,090
  • Second area, 2016: $1,274
  • Second area, 2021: $1,538
High earners in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
8.8% 39th pct 6.2% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
High-income homes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +5.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
15.3% 28th pct 10.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Household income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 33.2%
26.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 26.1%
19.4% Under $650 +3.0 pts ▸ 22.4%
7.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 4.3%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 6.1%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 +3.1 pts ▸ 47.3%
30.9% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 31.2%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.0 pts 12.6%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 1.8%

Health & Disability

35.3% 95th pct 35.4% 95th pct
Mental health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.8 pts higher in West and North West
10.4% 72nd pct 11.2% 83rd pct
Needs assistance in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.5 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
7.3% 87th pct 7.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +0.7 pts 13.2%
10.4% Mental health +0.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.8% Asthma +1.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 8.9%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 5.9%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 5.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%
2.9% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.4% Stroke even 1.4%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.8% None +0.4 pts ▸ 56.2%
22.1% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.4% Two conditions even 8.3%
4.9% Three or more even 4.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.7 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
16.2% 65th pct 17.0% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Unpaid carers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.2 pts higher in West and North West gap narrowing
13.2% 75th pct 13.5% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Unpaid child care in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.2 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
23.6% 26th pct 24.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%
Defence service in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
5.3% 94th pct 3.8% 75th pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
25.3% 98th pct 23.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1,503 larger in West and North West
8,257 65th pct 9,760 70th pct
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2 yrs older in West and North West
24 yrs 43rd pct 26 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
31.0% 27th pct 29.5% 20th pct
Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.2% 44th pct 9.5% 33rd pct
Median income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$10 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
$558 35th pct $548 31st pct
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$63 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
$1,390 29th pct $1,327 19th pct
Indigenous language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
3.2% 13th pct 1.2% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.1 larger in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
2.4 29th pct 2.3 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.7 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
14.4% 49th pct 16.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Living alone in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3.0 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
27.7% 59th pct 30.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children +0.1 pts ▸ 48.5%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +1.9 pts 34.3%
14.4% One-parent families +1.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.9% Other families even 1.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +2.0 pts 38.0%
27.7% 1 person +3.0 pts ▸ 30.7%
12.8% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
11.7% 4 people ◂ +0.5 pts 11.2%
5.2% 5 people ◂ +0.6 pts 4.6%
2.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$120 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
$360 57th pct $240 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $295
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $170
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $240
Mortgage in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +$620 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
$1,820 50th pct $1,200 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,604
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,820
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,165
  • Second area, 2021: $1,200
People / bedroom in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.10 higher in West and North West gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3.0 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
22.6% 11th pct 25.6% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
Owned outright in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +5.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
44.6% 99th pct 39.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%
Separate houses in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2.6 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
88.3% 81st pct 90.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.2%
  • First area, 2016: 88.4%
  • First area, 2021: 88.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.9%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +5.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
80.5% 72nd pct 75.6% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 76.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.6%

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +5.3 pts 39.3%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage +2.7 pts ▸ 31.5%
22.6% Rented +3.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%
1.6% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Types of homes

88.3% Separate house +2.6 pts ▸ 90.9%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.2 pts 7.4%
2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.6%
1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

39.5% 3 bedrooms +14.8 pts ▸ 54.2%
32.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.9 pts 17.7%
14.6% 2 bedrooms +3.7 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.4% 5 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 3.6%
3.0% 1 bedroom +1.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.3% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

31.3% $200–$349 +26.8 pts ▸ 58.0%
45.1% $350–$549 ◂ +36.0 pts 9.1%
9.8% Under $200 +18.4 pts ▸ 28.2%
7.9% $550–$749 ◂ +7.5 pts 0.4%
2.0% $750 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.1% $1,000–$1,799 +16.7 pts ▸ 44.8%
17.7% Under $1,000 +15.4 pts ▸ 33.1%
32.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +18.9 pts 13.5%
15.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.7 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
4.1% 12th pct 5.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Work from home in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +9.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
16.5% 63rd pct 6.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
PT commute in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.3 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
0.4% 8th pct 0.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
PT stops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +574 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
1,094 50th pct 520 17th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2.32 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.79 95th pct 4.48 45th pct
Departures/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +90.9 more in West and North West
210.8 20th pct 301.6 28th pct
PT routes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +33 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
66 40th pct 33 19th pct

How people get to work

60.4% Car (driver) +9.4 pts ▸ 69.8%
16.5% Worked at home ◂ +9.9 pts 6.5%
4.4% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.8% Walked +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.2% Bus +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.5 pts 36.0%
36.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.5 pts 35.4%
12.9% 3 vehicles +1.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.8% 4 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.1% No vehicle +1.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
38.7% 48th pct 36.0% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%
Recent arrivals in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +6.2 pts higher in West and North West gap widening
7.4% 11th pct 13.6% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.3 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
4.2% 25th pct 5.5% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Participation in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +3.6 pts higher in West and North West gap narrowing
51.2% 14th pct 54.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.8%
Full-time in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2.0 pts higher in West and North West gap steady
53.6% 14th pct 55.6% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.9%
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.6%

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance +0.5 pts ▸ 15.6%
11.4% Construction ◂ +3.2 pts 8.3%
10.0% Retail trade +0.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.8 pts 7.1%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 8.3%
5.3% Manufacturing +2.9 pts ▸ 8.3%
2.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.1 pts 4.7%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +2.8 pts 3.1%
3.3% Transport & warehousing +2.2 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.9% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +1.1 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Professionals ◂ +4.9 pts 14.5%
16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 15.2%
10.4% Labourers +3.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.4% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 13.7%
13.7% Managers ◂ +1.3 pts 12.4%
10.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.7 pts 10.2%
9.0% Sales workers even 9.0%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +45,194 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
165,285 22nd pct 120,091 13th pct
Growth in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
2.8% 17th pct 0.9% 3rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +970 higher in West and North West
1,130 71st pct 2,100 100th pct
Max temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +9.2 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
22.3 30th pct 13.2 0th pct
Min temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +4.6 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.9 43rd pct 6.3 3rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.2 higher in West and North West
4.1 28th pct 4.3 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.3 more in West and North West
4.0 26th pct 4.4 38th pct
15-min city in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +9.7 pts higher in West and North West
42.0% 16th pct 51.6% 39th pct
Walk to shops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +10.0 pts higher in West and North West
39.7% 13th pct 49.6% 35th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +12.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
79.3% 52nd pct 66.5% 41st pct
Walk to school in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +12.4 pts higher in West and North West
40.9% 12th pct 53.3% 28th pct
Walk to a park in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +8.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
79.4% 38th pct 70.9% 20th pct
Walk to health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +6.5 pts higher in West and North West
30.3% 14th pct 36.8% 29th pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +0.4 more in West and North West
16.9 57th pct 17.3 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +2 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
3 33rd pct 1 20th pct
Mean slope in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin West and North West +1.0 pts higher in West and North West
6.2% 65th pct 7.2% 80th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs West and North West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/114/southern-highlands-and-shoalhaven/vs/604/west-and-north-west