# Hampden Hall vs South Kempsey — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 5.7 km apart

South Kempsey and Hampden Hall are neighbouring areas with very different social and physical profiles. South Kempsey is much larger and has more families, including a high share of one-parent families at 26.4%. It also has more public transport and amenities, with a walkability score of 3.5 (mostly car-dependent). In contrast, Hampden Hall is sparsely populated and far more car-dependent, with a score of 0.8. There are also sharp differences in income and age; the typical resident in Hampden Hall is far older at 51 compared to 42 in South Kempsey, and First Nations household income is far higher in Hampden Hall ($2,749) than in South Kempsey ($1,077).

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with South Kempsey seeing far more people move in over the last five years (33.2%) than Hampden Hall (20.8%). Despite these shifts, they share a few commonalities, such as very similar typical weekly family incomes and a nearly identical share of people who speak little or no English. Both also have a similar proportion of residents living with a long-term health condition, sitting around 36%.

## Where they differ most

- Population: 2,530 larger in South Kempsey
- One-parent: 26.4 pts higher in South Kempsey
- Unemployment: 10.6 pts higher in South Kempsey
- No car: 7.8 pts higher in South Kempsey
- Needs assistance: 8.4 pts higher in South Kempsey

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 74 | 2,604 | 2,530 larger in South Kempsey | gap widening |
| Median age | 51 yrs | 42 yrs | 9 yrs older in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 10.8% | 20.0% | 9.2 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 19.5% | 4.9 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Under 15 | 12.2% | 20.7% | 8.5 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |

### Age structure

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 31.1% | 27.2% | +3.9 |
| Seniors (65+) | 24.3% | 19.5% | +4.9 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 14.9% | 21.1% | -6.3 |
| Children (0–14) | 12.2% | 20.7% | -8.5 |
| Youth (15–24) | 0.0% | 11.6% | -11.6 |

### Marital status

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 80.3% | 33.9% | +46.4 |
| Never married | 14.8% | 44.0% | -29.2 |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 10.5% | -10.5 |
| Separated | 0.0% | 6.2% | -6.2 |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.4% | -5.4 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Hampden Hall male | Hampden Hall female | South Kempsey male | South Kempsey female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| 5–9 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| 10–14 | 9.7% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| 15–19 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| 25–29 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| 30–34 | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| 35–39 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 40–44 | 0.0% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 45–49 | 9.7% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| 50–54 | 0.0% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| 55–59 | 9.7% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| 60–64 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| 65–69 | 0.0% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| 70–74 | 0.0% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| 75–79 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 80–84 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| 85+ | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 8.1% | 5.8% | 2.3 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 70.3% | 81.1% | -10.9 |
| England | 0.0% | 1.0% | -1.0 |
| New Zealand | 0.0% | 1.0% | -1.0 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian | 32.4% | 40.4% | -8.0 |
| English | 32.4% | 36.6% | -4.1 |
| Scottish | 9.5% | 7.0% | +2.5 |
| Irish | 5.4% | 7.9% | -2.5 |
| German | 0.0% | 3.0% | -3.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.2 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 1.1% | -1.1 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| Dutch | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 6.8% | 2.2% | 4.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap widening |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 75.7% | 86.0% | -10.3 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 21.6% | 39.4% | 17.7 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 58.1% | 44.7% | +13.4 |
| No religion | 21.6% | 39.4% | -17.7 |
| Not stated | 20.3% | 14.6% | +5.7 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 34.5% | 27.7% | 6.8 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 9.8% | 8.4% | 1.4 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Schools/1k kids | — | 7.43 |  |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 7 | 10 | 3 more in South Kempsey |  |
| Avg size | 392 | 321 | 71 larger in Hampden Hall |  |
| ICSEA | 908 | 897 | 11 higher in Hampden Hall |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 34.5% | 27.7% | +6.8 |
| Year 10 | 31.0% | 32.1% | -1.0 |
| Year 9 or below | 10.3% | 18.8% | -8.5 |
| Year 11 | 0.0% | 6.8% | -6.8 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 42.5% | 36.1% | +6.4 |
| Bachelor degree | 15.0% | 11.8% | +3.2 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 7.5% | 11.5% | -4.0 |
| Postgraduate degree | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.8 |
| Certificate I / II | 0.0% | 2.3% | -2.3 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 25.0% | 9.9% | +15.1 |
| Education | 17.5% | 6.2% | +11.3 |
| Society & culture | 0.0% | 13.0% | -13.0 |
| Engineering & related | 12.5% | 12.6% | -0.1 |
| Health | 7.5% | 10.1% | -2.6 |
| Architecture & building | 0.0% | 5.4% | -5.4 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 0.0% | 4.9% | -4.9 |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.0% | 2.4% | -2.4 |
| Creative arts | 0.0% | 1.7% | -1.7 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 1.4% | -1.4 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |

## Income

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $695 | $527 | $168 higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Household income | $1,199 | $1,074 | $125 higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $1,374 | $1,301 | $73 higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| High earners | 9.8% | 3.3% | 6.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 12.0% | 8.1% | 3.9 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap steady |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 40.0% | 38.8% | +1.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 32.0% | 21.7% | +10.3 |
| Under $650 | 0.0% | 23.0% | -23.0 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 12.0% | 5.3% | +6.7 |
| $4,000 or more | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.8 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 45.9% | 51.5% | -5.6 |
| $650–$1,499 | 32.8% | 26.4% | +6.4 |
| $3,000 or more | 9.8% | 0.5% | +9.4 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 0.0% | 7.4% | -7.4 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 36.5% | 36.6% |  |  |
| Mental health | 0.0% | 13.4% | 13.4 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Needs assistance | 0.0% | 8.4% | 8.4 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap widening |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 24.3% | 11.6% | +12.7 |
| Mental health | 0.0% | 13.4% | -13.4 |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 6.9% | +5.2 |
| Asthma | 9.5% | 10.7% | -1.3 |
| Cancer | 8.1% | 3.2% | +4.9 |
| Other condition | 0.0% | 7.3% | -7.3 |
| Heart disease | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9 |
| Stroke | 5.4% | 1.8% | +3.6 |
| Lung condition | 0.0% | 3.8% | -3.8 |
| Dementia | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 44.6% | 47.8% | -3.3 |
| One condition | 27.0% | 22.2% | +4.8 |
| Two conditions | 4.1% | 8.5% | -4.5 |
| Three or more | 5.4% | 5.8% | -0.4 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 21.3% | 11.9% | 9.4 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap widening |
| Unpaid carers | 8.2% | 15.2% | 7.0 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap steady |
| Unpaid child care | 27.9% | 23.4% | 4.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.3 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 36.1% | 21.8% | 14.2 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap widening |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 8 | 521 | 513 larger in South Kempsey |  |
| Median age | 24 yrs | 27 yrs | 3 yrs older in South Kempsey |  |
| Year 12 | — | 23.7% |  |  |
| Unemployment | — | 18.4% |  |  |
| Median income | $1,149 | $473 | $676 higher in Hampden Hall |  |
| Household income | $2,749 | $1,077 | $1,672 higher in Hampden Hall |  |
| Indigenous language | — | 2.9% |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 larger in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| One-parent | 0.0% | 26.4% | 26.4 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| Living alone | 20.0% | 26.5% | 6.5 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |

### Family composition

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples without children | 53.7% | 25.4% | +28.3 |
| Couples with children | 48.1% | 46.1% | +2.0 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | 26.4% | -26.4 |
| Other families | 0.0% | 1.8% | -1.8 |

### Household size

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 64.0% | 35.3% | +28.7 |
| 1 person | 20.0% | 26.5% | -6.5 |
| 3 people | 0.0% | 13.5% | -13.5 |
| 4 people | 12.0% | 11.2% | +0.8 |
| 5 people | 0.0% | 8.0% | -8.0 |
| 6 or more | 0.0% | 5.4% | -5.4 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $350 | $270 | $80 higher in Hampden Hall |  |
| Mortgage | $2,000 | $1,300 | $700 higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.10 higher in South Kempsey | gap steady |
| Renting | 28.0% | 32.4% | 4.4 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| Owned outright | 40.0% | 33.7% | 6.3 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 88.0% | 90.4% | 2.4 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 84.0% | 73.9% | 10.1 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap steady |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 40.0% | 33.7% | +6.3 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.0% | 27.6% | +12.4 |
| Rented | 28.0% | 32.4% | -4.4 |
| Not stated | 0.0% | 4.3% | -4.3 |
| Other tenure | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.3 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 88.0% | 90.4% | -2.4 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 4.0% | -4.0 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 3.8% | -3.8 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% | 48.4% | -16.4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.0% | 18.9% | +13.1 |
| 5 or more | 20.0% | 6.6% | +13.4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% | 16.9% | -16.9 |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% | 3.9% | -3.9 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 0.0% | 57.6% | -57.6 |
| $350–$549 | 42.9% | 19.4% | +23.4 |
| Under $200 | 0.0% | 18.1% | -18.1 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 40.0% | 41.5% | -1.5 |
| Under $1,000 | 0.0% | 32.1% | -32.1 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 0.0% | 17.5% | -17.5 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.8 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 0.0% | 7.8% | 7.8 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap steady |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 6.9% | 2.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| PT commute | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap steady |
| PT stops | 0 | 17 | 17 more in South Kempsey |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 6.53 | 6.53 more in South Kempsey |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 111.0 | 111.0 more in South Kempsey |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 4 | 4 more in South Kempsey |  |
| Stop walk | 16 | 31 | 15 longer in South Kempsey |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 68.8% | 67.3% | +1.4 |
| Worked at home | 9.4% | 6.9% | +2.5 |
| Car (passenger) | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.3 |
| Walked | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.9 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 vehicles | 50.0% | 13.4% | +36.6 |
| 2 vehicles | 23.1% | 36.5% | -13.4 |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% | 33.9% | -33.9 |
| 4 or more | 0.0% | 8.1% | -8.1 |
| No vehicle | 0.0% | 7.8% | -7.8 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 20.8% | 33.2% | 12.4 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | — | 0.0% |  |  |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 10.6% | 10.6 pts higher in South Kempsey | gap narrowing |
| Participation | 52.5% | 45.0% | 7.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 53.1% | 47.6% | 5.5 pts higher in Hampden Hall | gap narrowing |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Retail trade | 25.0% | 12.0% | +13.0 |
| Health care & social assistance | 12.5% | 19.8% | -7.3 |
| Construction | 18.8% | 8.7% | +10.1 |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% | 5.6% | +3.7 |
| Professional & technical | 9.4% | 2.3% | +7.1 |
| Accommodation & food | 0.0% | 9.1% | -9.1 |
| Education & training | 0.0% | 9.0% | -9.0 |
| Public administration & safety | 0.0% | 7.0% | -7.0 |
| Administrative & support | 0.0% | 4.2% | -4.2 |
| Transport & warehousing | 0.0% | 3.8% | -3.8 |
| Other services | 0.0% | 3.7% | -3.7 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 0.0% | 3.0% | -3.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Hampden Hall % | South Kempsey % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Managers | 34.4% | 7.9% | +26.4 |
| Community & personal service | 9.4% | 18.9% | -9.5 |
| Professionals | 12.5% | 16.1% | -3.6 |
| Labourers | 0.0% | 16.1% | -16.1 |
| Technicians & trades | 15.6% | 12.9% | +2.8 |
| Clerical & administrative | 9.4% | 8.1% | +1.3 |
| Sales workers | 0.0% | 9.1% | -9.1 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 0.0% | 8.5% | -8.5 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Hampden Hall | South Kempsey | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.7 higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 0.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 more in South Kempsey |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 40.4% | 40.4 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Walk to shops | 0.0% | 52.5% | 52.5 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Walk to transit | 5.7% | 63.8% | 58.1 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Walk to school | 0.0% | 54.1% | 54.1 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Walk to a park | 37.1% | 67.3% | 30.1 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.8 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Amenities/1k | 0.0 | 31.5 | 31.5 more in South Kempsey |  |
| Intersections/km² | 3 | 8 | 5 higher in South Kempsey |  |
| Mean slope | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.4 pts higher in South Kempsey |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11852/hampden-hall/vs/SAL13604/south-kempsey