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Eccleston vs Halton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.4 km apart · Eccleston profile · Halton profile

Eccleston Halton

Eccleston and Halton are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in New South Wales. There are striking differences in their demographics; Eccleston has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (18.5% compared to 0.0%) and a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (48.1% versus 19.0%). The two areas also differ in age and family life. Residents are far older in Eccleston, where the typical age is 58, while Halton has more children under 15 (12.0% versus 0.0%) and more seniors aged 65 and over (28.0% versus 0.0%).

Both areas have a similar typical weekly household income, which sits slightly below the national figure. They also share a lack of nearby public transport and schools. While Halton has a much higher share of people working or looking for work (81.0% versus 37.0%), both places see high levels of community contribution, with volunteers making up 47.6% of Halton and 40.7% of Eccleston.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ecclestonin Halton +2 larger in Eccleston gap narrowing
27 18th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 18
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Ecclestonin Halton +15 yrs older in Eccleston gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Ecclestonin Halton +18.5 pts higher in Eccleston
18.5% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Ecclestonin Halton +28.0 pts higher in Halton
0.0% 0th pct 28.0% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
Under 15 in Ecclestonin Halton +12.0 pts higher in Halton
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

96.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +96.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

48.1% Married +37.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
33.3% Never married ◂ +9.5 pts 23.8%
14.8% Widowed ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Eccleston Halton

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

  • 85+ in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 75–79 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Halton: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 65–69 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Halton: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Eccleston: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Eccleston: 26.7% males, 33.3% females; 55–59 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Eccleston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Halton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ecclestonin Halton +11.1 pts higher in Eccleston
11.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

40.7% Australian +27.3 pts ▸ 68.0%
22.2% English +13.8 pts ▸ 36.0%
25.9% Scottish ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
18.5% German ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +16.0 pts 84.0%
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 Ecclestonin Halton +1.0 pts higher in Eccleston
37.0% 39th pct 36.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Religious affiliation

40.7% Christianity +43.3 pts ▸ 84.0%
37.0% No religion ◂ +1.0 pts 36.0%
22.2% Not stated ◂ +10.2 pts 12.0%
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

63.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 63.0%
Bachelor+ in Ecclestonin Halton +29.1 pts higher in Eccleston
48.1% 98th pct 19.0% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Ecclestonin Halton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.0% Year 12 ◂ +24.1 pts 38.9%
14.8% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 22.2%
22.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
18.5% Year 11 ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.0 pts 40.0%
15.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Engineering & related +15.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.0% Society & culture ◂ +25.0 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ecclestonin Halton +$49 higher in Halton gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $624 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $325
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $624
Household income in Ecclestonin Halton +$62 higher in Halton
$1,312 33rd pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Ecclestonin Halton +$625 higher in Halton
$1,187 11th pct $1,812 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $574
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
High earners in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.1 pts 19.0%
25.9% Under $650 +21.7 pts ▸ 47.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ecclestonin Halton +20.1 pts higher in Eccleston
48.1% 100th pct 28.0% 46th pct
Mental health in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Ecclestonin Halton +11.1 pts higher in Eccleston
11.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

40.7% Arthritis ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
25.9% Asthma ◂ +13.9 pts 12.0%
25.9% Heart disease ◂ +13.9 pts 12.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.0% None +43.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
29.6% Two conditions ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
11.1% One condition +8.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ecclestonin Halton +6.9 pts higher in Halton
40.7% 94th pct 47.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
Unpaid carers in Ecclestonin Halton +33.3 pts higher in Eccleston
33.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Ecclestonin Halton +37.6 pts higher in Halton
14.8% 13th pct 52.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%
Defence service in Ecclestonin Halton +14.8 pts higher in Eccleston
14.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ecclestonin Halton +28.0 pts higher in Halton
14.8% 12th pct 42.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ecclestonin Halton +5 larger in Eccleston
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
58 yrs 93rd pct
Median income in Ecclestonin Halton
$562 41st pct
Household income in Ecclestonin Halton
$1,624 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ecclestonin Halton +0.5 larger in Halton gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

0.0% Couples with children +90.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
63.2% Couples without children ◂ +48.2 pts 15.0%
21.1% One-parent families ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people +17.6 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% 4 people +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$88 4th pct
Mortgage in Ecclestonin Halton +$304 higher in Eccleston
$1,304 29th pct $1,000 14th pct
People / bedroom in Ecclestonin Halton +0.10 higher in Halton
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

46.2% Owned outright +39.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
0.0% Other tenure +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Rented ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.2% 3 bedrooms +53.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.2% 4 bedrooms +25.3 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Ecclestonin Halton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ecclestonin Halton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Ecclestonin Halton
171 94th pct

How people get to work

70.0% Worked at home ◂ +70.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Car (driver) +14.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
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

69.2% 2 vehicles +30.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ecclestonin Halton +10.1 pts higher in Halton
25.9% 31st pct 36.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Ecclestonin Halton +43.9 pts higher in Halton
37.0% 7th pct 81.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%

Industries people work in

70.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.6 pts 44.4%
60.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.0% Education & training ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

90.0% Managers +10.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Labourers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ecclestonin Halton +0.1 higher in Eccleston
0.1 40th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ecclestonin Halton +0.2 more in Eccleston
0.2 45th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ecclestonin Halton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ecclestonin Halton +37.0 more in Eccleston
37.0 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ecclestonin Halton even
0 15th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Ecclestonin Halton +0.3 pts higher in Eccleston
13.3% 89th pct 12.9% 89th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eccleston vs Halton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11376/eccleston/vs/SAL11843/halton