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Eaglehawk North vs Long Gully

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.2 km apart · Eaglehawk North profile · Long Gully profile

Eaglehawk North Long Gully

Long Gully and Eaglehawk North are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Long Gully is a populated hub where residents are typically 38 years old and the area is very walkable. By contrast, Eaglehawk North is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a much older typical resident of 58. Long Gully has far more infrastructure, including 15 public transport stops and 21 schools within 3 km, while Eaglehawk North has no public transport stops and only 4 schools nearby. Long Gully also has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 144 people compared to zero in Eaglehawk North.

While both areas have similar terrain and typical family incomes, the gap in their accessibility is stark. Long Gully is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Eaglehawk North is far more remote, which is reflected in its longer drive time to the city. This divide in urban design is a defining feature that remains consistent across the two areas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +3,407 larger in Long Gully gap steady
13 9th pct 3,420 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5
  • First area, 2021: 13
  • Second area, 2011: 3,338
  • Second area, 2016: 3,383
  • Second area, 2021: 3,420
Median age in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +20 yrs older in Eaglehawk North gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
4.2% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
20.8% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
18.5% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
13.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +49.5 pts 30.5%
0.0% Never married +45.4 pts ▸ 45.4%
0.0% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Separated +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

9.7% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%

Country of birth

69.2% Australia +11.3 pts ▸ 80.6%
0.0% England +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% New Zealand +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

30.8% Australian +8.9 pts ▸ 39.6%
23.1% English +16.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
0.0% Irish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% German +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Italian +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Dutch +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Filipino +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

7.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
2.6% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%

Language used at home

69.2% English only +13.3 pts ▸ 82.5%
0.0% Arabic +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

50.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.6%

Religious affiliation

53.8% No religion ◂ +3.3 pts 50.6%
0.0% Christianity +33.4 pts ▸ 33.4%
0.0% Not stated +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Buddhism +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

35.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.7%
11.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
1.58 20th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +17 more in Long Gully
4 71st pct 21 87th pct
Avg size in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +206 larger in Long Gully
312 49th pct 518 74th pct
ICSEA in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +75 higher in Long Gully
943 24th pct 1,018 66th pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 +5.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Year 10 +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Year 11 +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.5 pts 34.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

30.0% Engineering & related ◂ +20.2 pts 9.8%
0.0% Society & culture +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Education +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Creative arts +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +$92 higher in Long Gully gap narrowing
$483 11th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $349
  • First area, 2021: $483
  • Second area, 2011: $388
  • Second area, 2016: $480
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +$136 higher in Eaglehawk North
$1,125 21st pct $989 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $710
  • Second area, 2016: $897
  • Second area, 2021: $989
Family income in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +$86 higher in Long Gully
$1,187 11th pct $1,273 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2011: $880
  • Second area, 2016: $1,067
  • Second area, 2021: $1,273
2.6% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
5.7% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +37.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% Under $650 +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +48.6 pts ▸ 48.6%
40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.9 pts 30.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Health & Disability

40.2% 90th pct
17.9% 99th pct
10.4% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Arthritis +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Asthma +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Other condition +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Diabetes +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Cancer +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.5% None ◂ +13.8 pts 47.7%
0.0% One condition +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
0.0% Two conditions +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Three or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Community Participation

9.2% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
14.2% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
22.8% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
2.5% 47th pct
19.0% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +144 larger in Long Gully
0 0th pct 144 86th pct
25 yrs 46th pct
28.6% 23rd pct
17.1% 77th pct
$551 39th pct
$966 17th pct
Indigenous language in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully
4.9% 55th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +0.2 larger in Long Gully
2.0 14th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
31.7% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
36.3% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.3%

Family composition

57.1% Couples with children ◂ +17.9 pts 39.2%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +15.7 pts 27.1%
0.0% One-parent families +31.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Other families +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +36.3 pts ▸ 36.3%
0.0% 2 people +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% 3 people +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% 4 people +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 5 people +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% 6 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $220
  • Second area, 2021: $250
Mortgage in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +$523 higher in Long Gully
$594 4th pct $1,117 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: $594
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,117
People / bedroom in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +0.10 higher in Long Gully
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
42.7% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.7%
27.4% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
91.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 92.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.5%
72.0% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.0%

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +32.6 pts 27.4%
60.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.8 pts 26.2%
0.0% Rented +42.7 pts ▸ 42.7%
0.0% Not stated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

80.0% Separate house +11.5 pts ▸ 91.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +60.4 pts ▸ 60.4%
60.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +39.0 pts 21.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% 5 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +51.8 pts ▸ 51.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Transport & Vehicles

9.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
9.2% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
1.2% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
PT stops in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +15 more in Long Gully
0 0th pct 15 85th pct
Stops/1k in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +4.39 more in Long Gully
0.00 0th pct 4.39 75th pct
Departures/1k in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +722.2 more in Long Gully
0.0 0th pct 722.2 82nd pct
PT routes in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +4 more in Long Gully
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +31 longer in Eaglehawk North
31 67th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +46 longer in Eaglehawk North
143 88th pct 97 67th pct

How people get to work

133.3% Car (driver) ◂ +67.3 pts 66.0%
0.0% Worked at home +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Bicycle +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Bus +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +67.2 pts 32.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% No vehicle +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% 4 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Migration & Movement

33.2% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.2%
14.8% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Jobs & Industry

8.2% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
47.0% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.0%
52.5% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.5%

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Retail trade +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Construction +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Other services +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Community & personal service +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Labourers +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Professionals +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Sales workers +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Managers +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +6.4 higher in Long Gully
0.9 58th pct 7.2 94th pct
Types ≤15 min in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +6.9 more in Long Gully
0.8 58th pct 7.7 99th pct
15-min city in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +98.7 pts higher in Long Gully
0.0% 0th pct 98.7% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +98.5 pts higher in Long Gully
0.0% 0th pct 98.5% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +73.7 pts higher in Long Gully
20.0% 64th pct 93.7% 85th pct
Walk to school in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +94.8 pts higher in Long Gully
0.0% 0th pct 94.8% 96th pct
Walk to a park in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +59.8 pts higher in Long Gully
40.0% 61st pct 99.8% 92nd pct
Walk to health in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +83.8 pts higher in Long Gully
0.0% 0th pct 83.8% 95th pct
Amenities/1k in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +13.5 more in Long Gully
0.0 0th pct 13.5 50th pct
Intersections/km² in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +243 higher in Long Gully
19 73rd pct 263 93rd pct
Mean slope in Eaglehawk Northin Long Gully +0.2 pts higher in Eaglehawk North
4.9% 41st pct 4.7% 38th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eaglehawk North vs Long Gully [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20824/eaglehawk-north/vs/SAL21534/long-gully