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Downside vs Hillgrove

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.1 km apart · Downside profile · Hillgrove profile

Downside Hillgrove

Downside and Hillgrove (Wagga Wagga - NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Downside is larger and has a much higher typical weekly family income of $2,833, compared to $1,625 in Hillgrove (Wagga Wagga - NSW). There are also clear differences in age and family life; Downside has a far higher share of children under 15 (19.4% vs 0.0%) and people caring for children unpaid (21.2% vs 0.0%). This is consistent with Downside having larger households, with 2.6 people per home compared to 1.6 in Hillgrove (Wagga Wagga - NSW).

Both areas share a similar lack of diversity, with neither having any residents who speak a language other than English at home. They are also alike in their distance from services, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. While they share these common traits, Downside has a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work (80.8%) than Hillgrove (Wagga Wagga - NSW), where only 33.3% are in the workforce.

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Where they differ most

Participation: 47.5 pts higher in Downside Unpaid child care: 21.2 pts higher in Downside Under 15: 19.4 pts higher in Downside Population: 94 larger in Downside Unpaid carers: 10.2 pts higher in Downside

Demographics & Identity

Population in Downsidein Hillgrove +94 larger in Downside gap steady
124 45th pct 30 19th pct
Median age in Downsidein Hillgrove +6 yrs older in Hillgrove gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Downsidein Hillgrove even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Downsidein Hillgrove +11.3 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
11.3% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Downsidein Hillgrove +19.4 pts higher in Downside gap steady
19.4% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Downsidein Hillgrove
11.4% 43rd pct —

Age structure

35.5% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 36.7%
14.5% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 23.3%
19.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
11.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.6% Married ◂ +27.3 pts 33.3%
27.3% Never married +6.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
3.0% Separated +7.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Downside Hillgrove

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Downsidein Hillgrove +3.2 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
3.2% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

82.3% Australia ◂ +8.9 pts 73.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.4% English ◂ +31.7 pts 16.7%
30.6% Australian ◂ +7.3 pts 23.3%
20.2% Irish ◂ +10.2 pts 10.0%
10.5% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 10.0%
3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Downsidein Hillgrove even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Downsidein Hillgrove even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.3% English only ◂ +8.9 pts 73.3%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Downsidein Hillgrove +4.9 pts higher in Hillgrove gap widening
21.8% 11th pct 26.7% 17th pct

Religious affiliation

62.1% Christianity ◂ +28.8 pts 33.3%
21.8% No religion +4.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
14.5% Not stated +2.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Downsidein Hillgrove +4.3 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
42.3% 43rd pct 37.9% 31st pct
Bachelor+ in Downsidein Hillgrove +8.9 pts higher in Downside gap widening
22.2% 73rd pct 13.3% 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Downsidein Hillgrove even
2 62nd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Downsidein Hillgrove even
701 90th pct 701 90th pct
ICSEA in Downsidein Hillgrove even
1,080 87th pct 1,080 87th pct

Highest year of school

42.3% Year 12 ◂ +4.3 pts 37.9%
34.0% Year 10 ◂ +23.7 pts 10.3%
6.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.0 pts 27.8%
29.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.1 pts 22.2%
12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.1% Agriculture & environment +3.6 pts ▸ 27.8%
13.8% Education +8.4 pts ▸ 22.2%
17.2% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.6% Engineering & related ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Society & culture ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Creative arts ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Downsidein Hillgrove +$20 higher in Downside gap narrowing
$969 79th pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Downsidein Hillgrove +$1,042 higher in Downside gap widening
$2,583 90th pct $1,541 50th pct
Family income in Downsidein Hillgrove +$1,208 higher in Downside gap widening
$2,833 89th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Downsidein Hillgrove +11.1 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
11.1% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Downsidein Hillgrove
45.9% 98th pct —

Household income distribution

27.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
21.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% $1,500–$2,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
18.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 23.3%
21.2% Under $650 +2.1 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Downsidein Hillgrove +10.1 pts higher in Downside
23.4% 24th pct 13.3% 5th pct
Mental health in Downsidein Hillgrove +6.8 pts higher in Hillgrove
3.2% 17th pct 10.0% 68th pct
Needs assistance in Downsidein Hillgrove +2.4 pts higher in Downside gap widening
2.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.3% Other condition +9.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.5% Arthritis ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.9% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
3.2% Mental health +6.8 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.1% None ◂ +4.7 pts 53.3%
13.7% One condition +6.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.6% Two conditions ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Downsidein Hillgrove +12.3 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
32.3% 88th pct 20.0% 59th pct
Unpaid carers in Downsidein Hillgrove +10.2 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
20.2% 90th pct 10.0% 25th pct
Unpaid child care in Downsidein Hillgrove +21.2 pts higher in Downside gap widening
21.2% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Downsidein Hillgrove +0.8 pts higher in Downside gap narrowing
14.1% 11th pct 13.3% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Downsidein Hillgrove +3 yrs older in Hillgrove
27 yrs 54th pct 30 yrs 63rd pct
Median income in Downsidein Hillgrove +$475 higher in Hillgrove
$900 73rd pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Downsidein Hillgrove +$475 higher in Hillgrove
$900 14th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Downsidein Hillgrove +1.0 larger in Downside gap widening
2.6 57th pct 1.6 3rd pct
One-parent in Downsidein Hillgrove
11.8% 56th pct —
Living alone in Downsidein Hillgrove
13.5% 14th pct —

Family composition

36.5% Couples without children +27.2 pts ▸ 63.6%
56.5% Couples with children ◂ +29.2 pts 27.3%
11.8% One-parent families ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

13.5% 1 person +36.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.9% 2 people ◂ +24.5 pts 21.4%
29.7% 3 people ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
24.3% 4 people ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Downsidein Hillgrove +$65 higher in Hillgrove gap widening
$185 22nd pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Downsidein Hillgrove +$620 higher in Downside
$1,733 57th pct $1,113 20th pct
People / bedroom in Downsidein Hillgrove +0.10 higher in Downside gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Downsidein Hillgrove
21.6% 63rd pct —
Owned outright in Downsidein Hillgrove
35.1% 33rd pct —
Separate houses in Downsidein Hillgrove
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Downsidein Hillgrove
78.4% 47th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

21.6% Rented +42.7 pts ▸ 64.3%
45.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.5 pts 21.4%
0.0% Not stated +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
35.1% Owned outright ◂ +13.7 pts 21.4%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +35.7 pts 64.3%
0.0% Other dwelling +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 35.7%
29.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
8.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% 5 or more ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

37.5% Under $200 +6.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
37.5% $200–$349 +6.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
29.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Downsidein Hillgrove
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Downsidein Hillgrove
18.9% 57th pct —
PT commute in Downsidein Hillgrove
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Downsidein Hillgrove +5 more in Downside
5 74th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Downsidein Hillgrove +40.32 more in Downside
40.32 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Downsidein Hillgrove +403.2 more in Downside
403.2 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Downsidein Hillgrove +2 more in Downside
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Downsidein Hillgrove +43 longer in Downside
66 89th pct 23 61st pct

How people get to work

64.9% Car (driver) +15.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
18.9% Worked at home ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +46.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% 1 vehicle +32.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
28.1% 3 vehicles +13.5 pts ▸ 41.7%
37.5% 4 or more ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Downsidein Hillgrove +10.9 pts higher in Hillgrove gap widening
15.8% 10th pct 26.7% 34th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Downsidein Hillgrove
3.8% 53rd pct —
Participation in Downsidein Hillgrove +47.5 pts higher in Downside gap widening
80.8% 95th pct 33.3% 4th pct
Full-time in Downsidein Hillgrove
56.8% 42nd pct —

Industries people work in

4.1% Construction +45.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
9.5% Education & training +20.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.8% Professional & technical ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Manufacturing ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Other services ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.4% Managers +7.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
18.9% Professionals +11.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.5% Labourers ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Community & personal service ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Sales workers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Downsidein Hillgrove +0.3 higher in Hillgrove
0.1 38th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Downsidein Hillgrove +0.1 more in Downside
0.1 43rd pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Downsidein Hillgrove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Downsidein Hillgrove +48.4 more in Downside
48.4 81st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Downsidein Hillgrove +1 higher in Hillgrove
0 34th pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Downsidein Hillgrove +1.7 pts higher in Downside
4.3% 33rd pct 2.6% 7th pct

Compare Downside with nearby areas

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Compare Hillgrove with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Downside vs Hillgrove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11287/downside/vs/SAL11915/hillgrove