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Helensburgh vs Lilyvale

Name: Helensburgh vs Lilyvale — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Helensburgh profile · Lilyvale profile

Helensburgh Lilyvale

Helensburgh and Lilyvale (NSW) are neighbouring areas with very different scales. Helensburgh is a larger community where the typical resident is 38, while Lilyvale (NSW) is sparsely populated and has a much older typical resident of 63. Incomes are far higher in Helensburgh, where typical weekly household income is $2,490 compared to $824 in Lilyvale (NSW). This gap is seen in housing too, with typical weekly rents far higher in Helensburgh at $535 against $250 in Lilyvale (NSW).

Both areas share a similar 48-minute drive time to the city. This common link exists alongside a stark divide in how people get around. Helensburgh is somewhat walkable and has many public transport stops, whereas Lilyvale (NSW) is car-dependent with no public transport stops at all. This lack of infrastructure in Lilyvale (NSW) is reflected in the fact that no homes there are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in Lilyvale Population: 6,565 larger in Helensburgh Family income: $1,968 higher in Helensburgh Household income: $1,666 higher in Helensburgh Household size: 1.5 larger in Helensburgh

Demographics & Identity

Population in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +6,565 larger in Helensburgh gap steady

6,576 86th pct 11 8th pct

Median age in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +25 yrs older in Lilyvale gap widening

38 yrs 23rd pct 63 yrs 97th pct

Age structure

26.4% Older adults (45–64) +19.1 pts ▸ 45.5%

12.8% Seniors (65+) +23.6 pts ▸ 36.4%

26.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%

22.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%

12.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

7.3% Divorced +47.2 pts ▸ 54.5%

53.8% Married ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%

33.5% Never married +11.9 pts ▸ 45.5%

2.3% Separated +25.0 pts ▸ 27.3%

3.1% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Helensburgh Lilyvale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.6% Australia ◂ +40.1 pts 45.5%

4.5% England ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.0% Australian ◂ +18.7 pts 27.3%

44.3% English ◂ +44.3 pts 0.0%

13.8% Irish ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

11.7% Scottish ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.8% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.0% Dutch ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.2% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +47.1 pts 45.5%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.9% Christianity +13.8 pts ▸ 63.6%

44.5% No religion +0.9 pts ▸ 45.5%

4.0% Not stated +32.4 pts ▸ 36.4%

0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Helensburgh in Lilyvale

1.36 15th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +1 more in Helensburgh

5 73rd pct 4 71st pct

Avg size in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +5 larger in Lilyvale

172 34th pct 177 35th pct

ICSEA in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +9 higher in Helensburgh

1,072 85th pct 1,063 83rd pct

Highest year of school

54.1% Year 12 ◂ +54.1 pts 0.0%

29.5% Year 10 +6.9 pts ▸ 36.4%

6.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

5.6% Year 11 ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.1% Certificate III / IV +2.4 pts ▸ 37.5%

22.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

16.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%

7.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

3.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.6% Management & commerce ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%

17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

11.7% Society & culture ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

9.3% Health ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

9.2% Architecture & building ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

8.7% Education ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

4.8% Creative arts ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

2.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Information technology ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +$444 higher in Helensburgh gap narrowing

$981 80th pct $537 16th pct

Household income in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +$1,666 higher in Helensburgh gap widening

$2,490 89th pct $824 7th pct

Family income in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +$1,968 higher in Helensburgh gap widening

$2,718 87th pct $750 0th pct

Household income distribution

33.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%

17.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

17.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

16.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

8.5% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.5% $650–$1,499 +14.9 pts ▸ 45.5%

34.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 27.3%

25.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.1 pts 0.0%

5.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Arthritis +28.7 pts ▸ 36.4%

9.3% Asthma ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

8.1% Mental health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

7.6% Other condition ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

3.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.6% Cancer ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.7% Dementia ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None ◂ +40.4 pts 27.3%

19.2% One condition +8.0 pts ▸ 27.3%

5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +219 larger in Helensburgh

219 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Helensburgh in Lilyvale

24 yrs 43rd pct —

Median income in Helensburgh in Lilyvale

$770 62nd pct —

Household income in Helensburgh in Lilyvale

$2,374 75th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +1.5 larger in Helensburgh gap widening

2.9 81st pct 1.4 0th pct

Family composition

19.5% Couples without children +80.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

70.3% Couples with children ◂ +70.3 pts 0.0%

9.8% One-parent families ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

14.5% 1 person +68.9 pts ▸ 83.3%

29.3% 2 people +20.7 pts ▸ 50.0%

24.8% 4 people ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

19.4% 3 people ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

9.1% 5 people ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +$285 higher in Helensburgh

$535 95th pct $250 40th pct

Mortgage in Helensburgh in Lilyvale

$2,500 88th pct —

People / bedroom in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +0.10 higher in Helensburgh gap steady

0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%

30.4% Owned outright +19.6 pts ▸ 50.0%

14.8% Rented ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other tenure ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

82.2% Separate house ◂ +32.2 pts 50.0%

13.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

11.3% 2 bedrooms +38.7 pts ▸ 50.0%

45.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +45.4 pts 0.0%

31.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%

9.9% 5 or more ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +62 more in Helensburgh

62 88th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +9.43 more in Helensburgh

9.43 87th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +865.6 more in Helensburgh

865.6 85th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +4 more in Helensburgh

4 82nd pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +66 longer in Lilyvale

10 46th pct 76 94th pct

Drive to city in Helensburgh in Lilyvale even

48 37th pct 48 37th pct

How people get to work

43.3% Car (driver) ◂ +43.3 pts 0.0%

32.2% Worked at home ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%

2.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.9% Walked ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Train ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

16.1% 3 vehicles +33.9 pts ▸ 50.0%

45.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +45.7 pts 0.0%

25.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

10.5% 4 or more ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

2.2% No vehicle ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

14.0% Construction ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

13.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

10.2% Education & training ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

8.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

8.0% Professional & technical ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

7.5% Retail trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Other services ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.9% Manufacturing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Administrative & support ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.2% Professionals ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%

17.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

13.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

12.6% Managers ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

7.2% Sales workers ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

6.9% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

5.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +5.8 higher in Helensburgh

5.9 87th pct 0.1 39th pct

Types ≤15 min in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +5.7 more in Helensburgh

5.8 87th pct 0.1 36th pct

15-min city in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +65.8 pts higher in Helensburgh

65.8% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +68.1 pts higher in Helensburgh

68.1% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +96.9 pts higher in Helensburgh

96.9% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +50.2 pts higher in Helensburgh

50.2% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +87.5 pts higher in Helensburgh

95.2% 83rd pct 7.7% 46th pct

Walk to health in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +64.5 pts higher in Helensburgh

64.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +441.5 more in Lilyvale

13.1 49th pct 454.5 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +34 higher in Helensburgh

38 76th pct 5 66th pct

Mean slope in Helensburgh in Lilyvale +9.1 pts higher in Lilyvale

9.2% 77th pct 18.3% 97th pct

Compare Helensburgh with nearby areas

Otford Stanwell Tops Lilyvale Stanwell Park Woronora Dam Waterfall Coalcliff Darkes Forest

Compare Lilyvale with nearby areas

Otford Helensburgh Stanwell Park Stanwell Tops Royal National Park Waterfall Coalcliff Woronora Dam

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Helensburgh vs Lilyvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11897/helensburgh/vs/SAL12335/lilyvale