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Warrnambool and South West vs Adelaide - Central and Hills

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 412 km apart · Warrnambool and South West profile · Adelaide - Central and Hills profile

Warrnambool and South West Adelaide - Central and Hills

Adelaide - Central and Hills and Warrnambool and South West are two very different regions. Adelaide - Central and Hills is a very walkable area where 28.7% of people were born overseas and 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Warrnambool and South West is much more car-dependent, with only 8.8% of people born overseas and 15.7% of adults with a degree. These differences extend to housing, as separate houses make up 90.8% of homes in Warrnambool and South West compared to 66.3% in Adelaide - Central and Hills.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have often grown. The difference in typical weekly family income has widened to $576, and the gap in university qualifications has increased. They do share some common ground, such as having nearly identical rates of volunteers (around 20%) and a similar number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Both areas also have populations that are older than the national figure, though the typical resident in Warrnambool and South West is four years older than in Adelaide - Central and Hills.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +184,308 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
128,069 29th pct 312,377 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 120,659
  • First area, 2016: 122,701
  • First area, 2021: 128,069
  • Second area, 2011: 277,064
  • Second area, 2016: 289,546
  • Second area, 2021: 312,377
Median age in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +4 yrs older in Warrnambool and South West gap widening
45 yrs 86th pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap steady
1.9% 35th pct 0.8% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.8%
Aged 65+ in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +3.5 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap widening
23.6% 88th pct 20.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
Under 15 in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap narrowing
17.0% 35th pct 15.8% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
De facto in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.1 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap steady
12.4% 53rd pct 10.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Age structure

27.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.2 pts 25.1%
21.7% Young adults (25–44) +4.4 pts ▸ 26.1%
23.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.5 pts 20.1%
17.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.2 pts 15.8%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +2.5 pts ▸ 12.9%

Marital status

47.2% Married +0.7 pts ▸ 47.9%
33.3% Never married +2.5 pts ▸ 35.8%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +0.8 pts 8.5%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 5.3%
3.4% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Warrnambool and South West Adelaide - Central and Hills

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

  • 85+ in Warrnambool and South West: 1.1% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 80–84 in Warrnambool and South West: 1.3% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.7% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 70–74 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 65–69 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 65–69 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 60–64 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.5% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.6% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 30–34 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 15–19 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Warrnambool and South West: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 0–4 in Warrnambool and South West: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.4% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +19.9 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
8.8% 3rd pct 28.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%

Country of birth

84.4% Australia ◂ +16.6 pts 67.8%
2.0% England +2.7 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.4% China +3.5 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.4% India +2.5 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.1% Italy +1.9 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%
0.1% Vietnam +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Philippines even 0.6%
0.1% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

41.3% Australian ◂ +13.6 pts 27.7%
41.1% English ◂ +6.5 pts 34.6%
15.8% Irish ◂ +7.5 pts 8.3%
13.0% Scottish ◂ +4.3 pts 8.7%
1.6% Italian +8.6 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.9% Chinese +7.0 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.6% German +3.0 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.3% Greek +2.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Indian +2.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.7% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +18.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
4.0% 2nd pct 22.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
Limited English in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
0.6% 18th pct 2.6% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%

Language used at home

89.7% English only ◂ +16.1 pts 73.7%
0.6% Mandarin +4.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.1% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.1% Greek +1.6 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.1% Cantonese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Punjabi +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Arabic +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap narrowing
43.7% 67th pct 45.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity ◂ +5.1 pts 41.6%
43.7% No religion +1.6 pts ▸ 45.2%
8.1% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 5.5%
0.3% Hinduism +2.1 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.6% Buddhism +1.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.2% Islam +1.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.3% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +26.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
42.9% 33rd pct 69.8% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.7%
  • First area, 2016: 37.6%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.8%
Bachelor+ in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +22.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
15.7% 39th pct 38.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.6%
Schools in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +25 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
94 38th pct 119 62nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.91 more in Warrnambool and South West
4.31 89th pct 2.40 57th pct
Students in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +43,207 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
18,930 13th pct 62,137 74th pct
Avg size in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +321 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills
201 14th pct 522 67th pct
ICSEA in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +95 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
1,004 44th pct 1,098 84th pct

Highest year of school

42.9% Year 12 +26.8 pts ▸ 69.8%
18.0% Year 10 ◂ +9.5 pts 8.6%
17.1% Year 11 ◂ +5.6 pts 11.5%
13.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.3 pts 5.6%

Highest qualification level

19.1% Bachelor degree +16.9 pts ▸ 36.0%
35.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.9 pts 17.3%
4.5% Postgraduate degree +10.8 pts ▸ 15.3%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.6 pts 13.7%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

11.8% Management & commerce +8.9 pts ▸ 20.7%
12.7% Health +1.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.0% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.5% Engineering & related ◂ +1.3 pts 11.2%
10.0% Education ◂ +1.2 pts 8.8%
6.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.0 pts 1.8%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +1.8 pts 4.4%
6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.4 pts 3.8%
2.4% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences +2.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.0% Information technology +2.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Income

Personal income in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$158 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$715 25th pct $873 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $504
  • First area, 2016: $582
  • First area, 2021: $715
  • Second area, 2011: $626
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $873
Household income in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$480 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$1,335 17th pct $1,815 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $951
  • First area, 2016: $1,103
  • First area, 2021: $1,335
  • Second area, 2011: $1,290
  • Second area, 2016: $1,472
  • Second area, 2021: $1,815
Family income in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$576 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$1,768 25th pct $2,344 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,217
  • First area, 2016: $1,411
  • First area, 2021: $1,768
  • Second area, 2011: $1,735
  • Second area, 2016: $1,967
  • Second area, 2021: $2,344
High earners in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +8.5 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
7.1% 25th pct 15.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
High-income homes in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +12.3 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
13.0% 14th pct 25.3% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%

Household income distribution

31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.0 pts 24.6%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
19.9% Under $650 ◂ +4.2 pts 15.7%
6.0% $4,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
7.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 38.2%
34.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 30.3%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
2.5% $3,000 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 7.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +4.8 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West
32.2% 73rd pct 27.4% 45th pct
Mental health in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West
9.7% 54th pct 8.5% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.4 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap steady
6.7% 72nd pct 5.2% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.7 pts 8.3%
9.7% Mental health ◂ +1.2 pts 8.5%
9.2% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 7.5%
7.9% Other condition +0.3 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 4.2%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 4.1%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 1.4%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
0.8% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None +8.1 pts ▸ 66.9%
21.3% One condition ◂ +2.3 pts 18.9%
7.1% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 5.8%
3.8% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.5 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap narrowing
20.8% 94th pct 20.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
Unpaid carers in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap steady
14.2% 98th pct 13.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
Unpaid child care in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.5 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
25.1% 43rd pct 26.6% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%
Defence service in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
2.6% 37th pct 2.9% 46th pct
Housework 15h+ in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.8 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap narrowing
24.2% 90th pct 21.4% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +73 larger in Warrnambool and South West
2,484 26th pct 2,411 25th pct
Median age in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +3 yrs older in Adelaide - Central and Hills
23 yrs 29th pct 26 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +17.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
33.2% 33rd pct 51.0% 80th pct
Unemployment in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +3.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
8.8% 25th pct 12.5% 62nd pct
Median income in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$14 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
$579 45th pct $593 51st pct
Household income in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$235 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
$1,315 18th pct $1,550 50th pct
Indigenous language in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +5.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
4.6% 38th pct 10.2% 84th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.1 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
2.3 14th pct 2.4 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.6 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap steady
13.7% 37th pct 11.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Living alone in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap widening
30.8% 87th pct 28.6% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

Family composition

52.3% Couples with children +6.3 pts ▸ 58.6%
32.9% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 29.2%
13.7% One-parent families ◂ +2.6 pts 11.1%
1.1% Other families even 1.2%

Household size

37.0% 2 people ◂ +2.7 pts 34.3%
30.8% 1 person ◂ +2.2 pts 28.6%
11.4% 4 people +3.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.8% 3 people +2.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 5.2%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$105 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
$250 14th pct $355 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $175
  • First area, 2016: $201
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $275
  • Second area, 2016: $312
  • Second area, 2021: $355
Mortgage in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +$563 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$1,300 14th pct $1,863 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,257
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,734
  • Second area, 2021: $1,863
People / bedroom in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.10 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +7.3 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
21.5% 7th pct 28.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%
Owned outright in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +8.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap widening
42.9% 94th pct 34.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.2%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
Separate houses in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +24.4 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap widening
90.8% 92nd pct 66.3% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 90.2%
  • First area, 2016: 90.2%
  • First area, 2021: 90.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.3%
3+ bedrooms in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +10.3 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap narrowing
79.1% 56th pct 68.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.4%
  • First area, 2016: 77.8%
  • First area, 2021: 79.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.8%

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Owned outright ◂ +8.2 pts 34.6%
30.9% Owned with a mortgage +1.8 pts ▸ 32.7%
21.5% Rented +7.3 pts ▸ 28.7%
2.9% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 1.0%

Types of homes

90.8% Separate house ◂ +24.4 pts 66.3%
6.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +11.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
1.7% Flat or apartment +13.5 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.7% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

49.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 42.1%
24.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 21.7%
15.8% 2 bedrooms +8.7 pts ▸ 24.6%
3.0% 1 bedroom +2.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.9% 5 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.3% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

48.7% $200–$349 ◂ +16.1 pts 32.6%
18.9% $350–$549 +24.2 pts ▸ 43.1%
25.9% Under $200 ◂ +13.9 pts 11.9%
0.9% $550–$749 +6.6 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.3% $750 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.1 pts 28.7%
16.9% $1,800–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 30.5%
30.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +13.8 pts 16.5%
5.9% $3,000 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 19.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +4.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
4.7% 26th pct 8.7% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
Work from home in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.2 pts higher in Warrnambool and South West gap narrowing
13.2% 53rd pct 13.0% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
PT commute in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +5.3 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap narrowing
0.3% 3rd pct 5.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
PT stops in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1,129 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
567 20th pct 1,696 69th pct
Stops/1k in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.00 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
4.43 43rd pct 5.43 75th pct
Departures/1k in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1,993.1 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
272.9 26th pct 2,266.0 91st pct
PT routes in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +284 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
31 18th pct 315 98th pct

How people get to work

62.7% Car (driver) ◂ +5.4 pts 57.2%
13.2% Worked at home ◂ +0.2 pts 13.0%
0.2% Bus +4.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.9% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 4.0%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%
0.6% Bicycle +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

37.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.7 pts 36.0%
32.8% 1 vehicle +4.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 11.2%
9.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 6.5%
4.7% No vehicle +4.0 pts ▸ 8.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +7.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
33.7% 12th pct 41.4% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.5%
  • First area, 2021: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
Recent arrivals in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +4.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap narrowing
16.5% 69th pct 20.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
3.1% 0th pct 4.7% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
Participation in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +4.5 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
58.9% 47th pct 63.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 57.9%
  • First area, 2021: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.4%
Full-time in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
55.9% 28th pct 57.1% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.7%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%

Industries people work in

15.6% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 17.0%
14.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.2 pts 1.5%
3.4% Professional & technical +7.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.7% Education & training +2.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.2% Retail trade ◂ +0.5 pts 8.7%
8.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.7 pts 5.3%
8.0% Construction ◂ +1.0 pts 7.0%
6.8% Accommodation & food +0.4 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.0% Public administration & safety +2.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 2.7%
1.2% Finance & insurance +2.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.3% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

15.7% Professionals +16.8 pts ▸ 32.5%
18.1% Managers ◂ +3.1 pts 15.0%
14.7% Labourers ◂ +8.0 pts 6.7%
13.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.1 pts 10.2%
9.3% Clerical & administrative +3.1 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.8% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 10.9%
8.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.5 pts 7.9%
6.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.9 pts 3.0%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +210,630 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
128,320 14th pct 338,950 64th pct
Growth in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +6.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
0.5% 0th pct 7.4% 65th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +104 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
640 29th pct 744 43rd pct
Max temp in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +1.4 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
18.9 11th pct 20.3 17th pct
Min temp in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.9 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
9.0 16th pct 9.8 26th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +3.2 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
4.1 26th pct 7.3 84th pct
Types ≤15 min in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.8 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
4.0 24th pct 6.8 83rd pct
15-min city in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +37.9 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
46.1% 24th pct 84.1% 81st pct
Walk to shops in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +33.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
48.8% 33rd pct 82.4% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +28.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
61.1% 32nd pct 89.2% 66th pct
Walk to school in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +30.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
53.4% 28th pct 83.5% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +22.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
71.1% 20th pct 93.3% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +42.5 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
33.5% 21st pct 76.0% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +2.4 more in Warrnambool and South West
19.5 77th pct 17.1 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +26 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
1 22nd pct 27 60th pct
Mean slope in Warrnambool and South Westin Adelaide - Central and Hills +0.9 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
4.8% 31st pct 5.7% 53rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Warrnambool and South West vs Adelaide - Central and Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/217/warrnambool-and-south-west/vs/401/adelaide-central-and-hills