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Dandenong South vs Hallam

Name: Dandenong South vs Hallam — 2021 Census comparison
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.2 km apart · Dandenong South profile · Hallam profile

Dandenong South Hallam

Hallam and Dandenong South are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Hallam is a large residential community where 19.6% of people are children and the typical resident is 36. It is a diverse area where 56.0% of people use a language other than English at home, and homes tend to be large, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Dandenong South is sparsely populated and far more aged, with a typical resident aged 51. It is dominated by one-person households, with 70.7% of people living alone and 69.3% of homes being rented.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, though they remain distinct in their demographics. They share a similar unemployment rate and almost identical numbers of volunteers. They also have a similar proportion of people working from home. While Hallam has a typical weekly household income of $1,489, Dandenong South is much lower at $821, which is far below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 11,230 larger in Hallam Median age: 15 yrs older in Dandenong South Other language: 40.8 pts higher in Hallam Household size: 1.6 larger in Hallam Living alone: 51.3 pts higher in Dandenong South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dandenong South in Hallam +11,230 larger in Hallam gap widening

125 45th pct 11,355 88th pct

Median age in Dandenong South in Hallam +15 yrs older in Dandenong South gap widening

51 yrs 74th pct 36 yrs 17th pct

Age structure

44.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.3 pts 23.5%

26.4% Young adults (25–44) +1.6 pts ▸ 28.0%

23.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.0 pts 16.2%

0.0% Children (0–14) +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%

4.0% Youth (15–24) +8.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

26.3% Married +24.7 pts ▸ 51.0%

39.0% Never married ◂ +7.0 pts 31.9%

23.7% Divorced ◂ +15.9 pts 7.9%

12.7% Separated ◂ +9.1 pts 3.6%

0.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Age & sex structure

Dandenong South Hallam

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

51.2% Australia ◂ +10.1 pts 41.1%

2.4% India +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.7 pts 2.1%

4.0% England ◂ +2.5 pts 1.5%

2.4% China ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%

0.0% Philippines +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.0% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Vietnam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

31.2% English ◂ +17.0 pts 14.2%

20.0% Australian ◂ +6.3 pts 13.7%

16.0% Irish ◂ +13.0 pts 3.0%

15.2% Scottish ◂ +12.1 pts 3.1%

0.0% Indian +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

3.2% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.2% German ◂ +1.6 pts 1.6%

3.2% Dutch ◂ +2.1 pts 1.1%

0.0% Filipino +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.0% Italian +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.0% Greek +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Language

Language used at home

66.4% English only ◂ +29.3 pts 37.1%

0.0% Arabic +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 1.7%

0.0% Punjabi +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Hindi +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Greek +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Tagalog +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Religion

Religious affiliation

40.8% Christianity ◂ +3.4 pts 37.4%

39.2% No religion ◂ +20.8 pts 18.4%

0.0% Islam +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%

18.4% Not stated ◂ +11.3 pts 7.1%

2.4% Buddhism +2.9 pts ▸ 5.3%

0.0% Hinduism +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Other religions +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Dandenong South in Hallam

— 0.90 5th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Dandenong South in Hallam +1 more in Hallam

30 88th pct 31 89th pct

Avg size in Dandenong South in Hallam +49 larger in Dandenong South

536 76th pct 486 70th pct

ICSEA in Dandenong South in Hallam +17 higher in Hallam

959 31st pct 976 41st pct

Highest year of school

32.2% Year 12 +24.6 pts ▸ 56.8%

16.9% Year 11 ◂ +9.2 pts 7.8%

16.9% Year 10 ◂ +5.2 pts 11.8%

16.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.6 pts 16.3%

Highest qualification level

43.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.3 pts 26.1%

15.0% Bachelor degree +8.6 pts ▸ 23.6%

6.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.5 pts ▸ 18.2%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +8.4 pts 16.6%

6.7% Management & commerce +11.9 pts ▸ 18.6%

13.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.7 pts 12.7%

0.0% Health +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

6.7% Education ◂ +1.2 pts 5.5%

0.0% Architecture & building +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

0.0% Information technology +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.0% Creative arts +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Dandenong South in Hallam +$190 higher in Dandenong South gap widening

$792 58th pct $602 25th pct

Household income in Dandenong South in Hallam +$668 higher in Hallam gap widening

$821 7th pct $1,489 47th pct

Family income in Dandenong South in Hallam +$498 higher in Hallam gap widening

$1,125 10th pct $1,623 34th pct

Household income distribution

42.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.8 pts 31.9%

37.3% Under $650 ◂ +22.0 pts 15.4%

4.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.6 pts ▸ 33.6%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

0.0% $4,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Personal income distribution

28.8% Under $650 +19.0 pts ▸ 47.8%

44.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.6 pts 32.5%

6.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 10.1%

0.0% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.2% Mental health ◂ +4.0 pts 7.2%

7.2% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 8.1%

4.8% Arthritis +2.6 pts ▸ 7.4%

4.8% Diabetes +2.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

5.6% Asthma +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

5.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.7 pts 3.9%

5.6% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 1.4%

3.2% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 2.1%

0.0% Dementia +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.6% None +16.2 pts ▸ 65.8%

25.6% One condition ◂ +8.7 pts 16.9%

8.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 5.7%

4.8% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.1%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Dandenong South in Hallam +40 larger in Hallam

0 0th pct 40 75th pct

Median age in Dandenong South in Hallam even

26 yrs 50th pct 26 yrs 50th pct

Median income in Dandenong South in Hallam

— $575 43rd pct

Household income in Dandenong South in Hallam +$1,375 higher in Hallam

$250 0th pct $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dandenong South in Hallam +1.6 larger in Hallam gap widening

1.4 0th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

68.3% Couples without children ◂ +48.8 pts 19.5%

12.2% Couples with children +52.7 pts ▸ 64.9%

12.2% One-parent families +2.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

0.0% Other families +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Household size

70.7% 1 person ◂ +51.3 pts 19.4%

18.7% 2 people +10.4 pts ▸ 29.0%

5.3% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 17.9%

0.0% 4 people +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%

0.0% 6 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

0.0% 5 people +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dandenong South in Hallam +$116 higher in Hallam gap widening

$245 39th pct $361 74th pct

Mortgage in Dandenong South in Hallam +$933 higher in Hallam gap widening

$767 8th pct $1,700 55th pct

People / bedroom in Dandenong South in Hallam +0.10 higher in Dandenong South gap steady

1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

69.3% Rented ◂ +43.4 pts 25.9%

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%

17.3% Owned outright +11.8 pts ▸ 29.1%

8.0% Other tenure ◂ +6.1 pts 1.9%

0.0% Not stated +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

24.0% Separate house +53.6 pts ▸ 77.6%

58.7% Other dwelling ◂ +58.7 pts 0.0%

5.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +15.6 pts ▸ 20.9%

0.0% Flat or apartment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Bedrooms per home

13.3% 3 bedrooms +37.4 pts ▸ 50.8%

46.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +45.8 pts 0.8%

28.0% Studio / none ◂ +27.9 pts 0.1%

9.3% 4 bedrooms +18.7 pts ▸ 28.0%

9.3% 2 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 13.3%

0.0% 5 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Weekly rent distribution

84.6% $200–$349 ◂ +53.8 pts 30.8%

0.0% $350–$549 +55.1 pts ▸ 55.1%

0.0% Under $200 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

0.0% $550–$749 +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% $750 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Dandenong South in Hallam +29 more in Dandenong South

87 89th pct 58 88th pct

Stops/1k in Dandenong South in Hallam +690.89 more in Dandenong South

696.00 100th pct 5.11 78th pct

Departures/1k in Dandenong South in Hallam +158,379.7 more in Dandenong South

159,728.0 100th pct 1,348.3 88th pct

PT routes in Dandenong South in Hallam +3 more in Hallam

7 86th pct 10 86th pct

Stop walk in Dandenong South in Hallam +6 longer in Hallam

2 14th pct 8 43rd pct

Drive to city in Dandenong South in Hallam +1 longer in Dandenong South

30 26th pct 29 25th pct

Reach 30 min in Dandenong South in Hallam +11,472 more in Hallam

0 0th pct 11,472 61st pct

Reach 45 min in Dandenong South in Hallam +42,963 more in Hallam

9,350 40th pct 52,313 66th pct

How people get to work

60.9% Car (driver) +1.9 pts ▸ 62.8%

14.1% Worked at home +0.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

10.9% Walked ◂ +10.2 pts 0.7%

6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.1 pts 5.1%

4.7% Bus ◂ +3.6 pts 1.0%

0.0% Train +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

46.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.9 pts 34.5%

21.7% 2 vehicles +16.4 pts ▸ 38.2%

30.4% No vehicle ◂ +26.0 pts 4.4%

7.2% 3 vehicles +7.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

5.8% 4 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 8.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.3% Manufacturing ◂ +8.2 pts 12.1%

12.5% Construction +0.6 pts ▸ 13.1%

7.8% Health care & social assistance +5.1 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.4% Other services ◂ +5.5 pts 3.9%

0.0% Retail trade +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 5.8%

6.3% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% Education & training +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

0.0% Professional & technical +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%

4.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%

0.0% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

28.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.3 pts 16.8%

21.9% Labourers ◂ +8.2 pts 13.7%

10.9% Professionals +3.0 pts ▸ 13.9%

0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

7.8% Machinery operators & drivers +4.0 pts ▸ 11.8%

7.8% Community & personal service +3.3 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.4% Managers ◂ +0.1 pts 9.3%

0.0% Sales workers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Dandenong South in Hallam +1.7 higher in Hallam

4.2 79th pct 5.9 88th pct

Types ≤15 min in Dandenong South in Hallam +1.9 more in Hallam

3.6 76th pct 5.6 86th pct

15-min city in Dandenong South in Hallam +44.6 pts higher in Hallam

30.0% 74th pct 74.6% 86th pct

Walk to shops in Dandenong South in Hallam +24.6 pts higher in Hallam

56.9% 81st pct 81.5% 90th pct

Walk to transit in Dandenong South in Hallam +14.2 pts higher in Hallam

75.9% 80th pct 90.0% 84th pct

Walk to school in Dandenong South in Hallam +35.4 pts higher in Hallam

9.0% 60th pct 44.4% 73rd pct

Walk to a park in Dandenong South in Hallam +44.6 pts higher in Hallam

54.1% 65th pct 98.7% 85th pct

Walk to health in Dandenong South in Hallam +48.4 pts higher in Hallam

5.4% 73rd pct 53.8% 85th pct

Amenities/1k in Dandenong South in Hallam +1,450.4 more in Dandenong South

1,464.0 100th pct 13.6 50th pct

Intersections/km² in Dandenong South in Hallam +51 higher in Hallam

67 81st pct 118 87th pct

Mean slope in Dandenong South in Hallam +1.9 pts higher in Hallam

2.6% 7th pct 4.6% 36th pct

Compare Dandenong South with nearby areas

Eumemmerring Doveton Dandenong Lynbrook Hallam Lyndhurst Hampton Park Keysborough

Compare Hallam with nearby areas

Eumemmerring Hampton Park Narre Warren Doveton Endeavour Hills Dandenong South Lynbrook Narre Warren North

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dandenong South vs Hallam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20709/dandenong-south/vs/SAL21125/hallam