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Gorae vs Heathmere

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.8 km apart · Gorae profile · Heathmere profile

Gorae Heathmere

Heathmere and Gorae are neighbouring rural areas with very similar population sizes. Gorae has a higher typical weekly household income of $1,875 compared to $1,474 in Heathmere. Educational attainment is also higher in Gorae, where 48.3% of residents completed Year 12, compared to 29.8% in Heathmere. Other notable differences include the typical weekly rent, which is far higher in Gorae at $460, while Heathmere's is $200.

Both areas have tracked closely since 2011, remaining almost identical in their housing styles and lack of public transport. They share the same proportion of people with no religion (51.3%) and are both composed entirely of separate houses. While Heathmere is noticeably older, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over, Gorae has a higher share of children under 15 at 20.3%.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 18.4 pts higher in Gorae Rent: $260 higher in Gorae Other language: 3.8 pts higher in Heathmere Unpaid child care: 12.3 pts higher in Gorae Unemployment: 3.3 pts higher in Heathmere

Demographics & Identity

Population in Goraein Heathmere +2 larger in Heathmere gap narrowing
236 57th pct 238 57th pct
Median age in Goraein Heathmere +5 yrs older in Heathmere gap widening
40 yrs 29th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Goraein Heathmere +0.4 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
1.7% 48th pct 1.3% 43rd pct
Aged 65+ in Goraein Heathmere +8.7 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
12.7% 24th pct 21.4% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Goraein Heathmere +6.5 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
20.3% 72nd pct 13.9% 29th pct
De facto in Goraein Heathmere +5.3 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
17.9% 83rd pct 12.6% 53rd pct

Age structure

30.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.8 pts 27.3%
20.3% Young adults (25–44) +2.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
12.7% Seniors (65+) +8.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.5 pts 13.9%
12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.5 pts 8.8%

Marital status

57.5% Married ◂ +3.5 pts 54.0%
28.7% Never married +6.9 pts ▸ 35.6%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +1.4 pts 7.4%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +1.1 pts 5.0%
0.0% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Age & sex structure

Gorae Heathmere

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Goraein Heathmere +1.2 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
3.4% 15th pct 4.6% 20th pct

Country of birth

89.8% Australia ◂ +4.1 pts 85.7%
0.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

55.5% Australian even 55.5%
40.7% English ◂ +3.3 pts 37.4%
9.3% Scottish +2.9 pts ▸ 12.2%
3.0% German +5.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.8% Irish ◂ +0.9 pts 5.9%
2.5% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 1.7%
0.0% Dutch +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Goraein Heathmere +3.8 pts higher in Heathmere gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 53rd pct
Limited English in Goraein Heathmere even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.5% English only ◂ +5.0 pts 89.5%
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 Goraein Heathmere even gap narrowing
51.3% 82nd pct 51.3% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

51.3% No religion even 51.3%
37.3% Christianity +2.2 pts ▸ 39.5%
9.7% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
0.0% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Goraein Heathmere +18.4 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
48.3% 58th pct 29.8% 13th pct
Bachelor+ in Goraein Heathmere +7.3 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
13.3% 44th pct 5.9% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Goraein Heathmere even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Goraein Heathmere +33 larger in Heathmere
36 13th pct 69 20th pct
ICSEA in Goraein Heathmere +59 higher in Heathmere
979 43rd pct 1,038 74th pct

Highest year of school

48.3% Year 12 ◂ +18.4 pts 29.8%
20.1% Year 11 +8.2 pts ▸ 28.3%
13.8% Year 10 +7.7 pts ▸ 21.5%
11.5% Year 9 or below even 11.5%

Highest qualification level

43.0% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 44.0%
17.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.3 pts ▸ 21.1%
15.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.9 pts 11.0%
3.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.5% Engineering & related ◂ +1.3 pts 20.2%
15.0% Health ◂ +5.8 pts 9.2%
12.1% Management & commerce ◂ +5.7 pts 6.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 11.0%
8.4% Education ◂ +4.7 pts 3.7%
7.5% Architecture & building ◂ +0.1 pts 7.3%
6.5% Society & culture ◂ +2.9 pts 3.7%
2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Goraein Heathmere +$123 higher in Gorae gap narrowing
$841 65th pct $718 43rd pct
Household income in Goraein Heathmere +$401 higher in Gorae gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,474 46th pct
Family income in Goraein Heathmere +$266 higher in Gorae gap narrowing
$1,974 56th pct $1,708 38th pct
High earners in Goraein Heathmere +2.3 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
7.7% 48th pct 5.4% 34th pct
High-income homes in Goraein Heathmere +12.6 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
18.7% 58th pct 6.0% 18th pct

Household income distribution

38.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.5 pts 36.1%
24.0% $650–$1,499 +10.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
12.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 6.0%
10.7% Under $650 +0.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 ◂ +0.3 pts 41.1%
34.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 32.7%
23.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.9 pts 11.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Goraein Heathmere +2.7 pts higher in Heathmere
24.2% 27th pct 26.9% 40th pct
Mental health in Goraein Heathmere +2.4 pts higher in Heathmere
8.5% 54th pct 10.9% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Goraein Heathmere +2.9 pts higher in Heathmere gap steady
3.0% 31st pct 5.9% 64th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Mental health +2.4 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.1% Arthritis ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%
5.5% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.0% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Heart disease +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.5% None ◂ +4.8 pts 61.8%
16.1% One condition +4.1 pts ▸ 20.2%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +0.9 pts 3.4%
1.7% Three or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Goraein Heathmere +0.1 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
22.7% 69th pct 22.8% 70th pct
Unpaid carers in Goraein Heathmere +2.4 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
18.8% 88th pct 16.3% 80th pct
Unpaid child care in Goraein Heathmere +12.3 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
37.0% 90th pct 24.8% 47th pct
Defence service in Goraein Heathmere +2.3 pts higher in Gorae
4.3% 75th pct 2.0% 41st pct
Housework 15h+ in Goraein Heathmere +3.7 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
30.9% 82nd pct 27.2% 67th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Goraein Heathmere +1 larger in Gorae
4 46th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Goraein Heathmere +41 yrs older in Gorae
59 yrs 94th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Goraein Heathmere +$150 higher in Heathmere
$75 0th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Goraein Heathmere +$550 higher in Heathmere
$949 16th pct $1,499 42nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Goraein Heathmere +0.3 larger in Gorae gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Goraein Heathmere +7.9 pts higher in Heathmere gap widening
6.1% 26th pct 14.0% 68th pct
Living alone in Goraein Heathmere +6.7 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
20.0% 37th pct 13.3% 14th pct

Family composition

69.0% Couples with children ◂ +20.1 pts 48.9%
23.9% Couples without children +11.6 pts ▸ 35.5%
6.1% One-parent families +7.9 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +18.5 pts ▸ 51.8%
25.3% 3 people ◂ +6.1 pts 19.3%
21.3% 4 people ◂ +8.1 pts 13.3%
20.0% 1 person ◂ +6.7 pts 13.3%
6.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 4.8%
4.0% 5 people +0.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Goraein Heathmere +$260 higher in Gorae
$460 89th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Goraein Heathmere +$235 higher in Gorae gap narrowing
$1,435 37th pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Goraein Heathmere +0.10 higher in Gorae gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Goraein Heathmere +8.4 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.4% 21st pct
Owned outright in Goraein Heathmere +1.5 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
46.7% 66th pct 48.2% 71st pct
Separate houses in Goraein Heathmere even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Goraein Heathmere +1.1 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
86.7% 70th pct 85.5% 67th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.3% Owned with a mortgage +1.3 pts ▸ 50.6%
46.7% Owned outright +1.5 pts ▸ 48.2%
0.0% Rented +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

44.0% 3 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 53.0%
38.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.4 pts 25.3%
8.0% 2 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.0% 5 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.4 pts 45.2%
21.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +14.5 pts 7.1%
10.8% Under $1,000 +3.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Goraein Heathmere even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Goraein Heathmere +0.5 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
11.0% 30th pct 10.5% 28th pct
PT commute in Goraein Heathmere even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Goraein Heathmere even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Goraein Heathmere even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Goraein Heathmere even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

68.5% Car (driver) +1.7 pts ▸ 70.2%
11.0% Worked at home ◂ +0.5 pts 10.5%
3.9% Walked +3.1 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.1% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.7% 2 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 39.3%
34.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.1 pts 28.6%
14.7% 1 vehicle +3.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
16.0% 4 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 10.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Goraein Heathmere +2.5 pts higher in Gorae gap widening
31.2% 51st pct 28.7% 41st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Goraein Heathmere +3.3 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 46th pct
Participation in Goraein Heathmere +11.4 pts higher in Gorae gap narrowing
71.8% 86th pct 60.4% 49th pct
Full-time in Goraein Heathmere +3.5 pts higher in Heathmere gap narrowing
53.5% 27th pct 57.0% 44th pct

Industries people work in

16.5% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 10.5%
3.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.2% Construction +4.7 pts ▸ 14.9%
11.8% Health care & social assistance +3.1 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.9 pts 3.5%
3.9% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.7 pts 4.4%
3.1% Accommodation & food +2.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Education & training ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.4% Professional & technical +1.1 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

26.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.8 pts 20.2%
15.0% Professionals ◂ +10.6 pts 4.4%
8.7% Managers +6.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
7.9% Community & personal service +7.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
13.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.7 pts 9.6%
11.0% Labourers +1.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.3 pts 8.8%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +3.3 pts 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Goraein Heathmere +0.1 higher in Heathmere
0.1 42nd pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Goraein Heathmere even
0.2 43rd pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Goraein Heathmere +8.9 pts higher in Heathmere
15.7% 50th pct 24.6% 55th pct
Walk to health in Goraein Heathmere even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Goraein Heathmere +12.6 more in Heathmere
4.2 27th pct 16.8 58th pct
Intersections/km² in Goraein Heathmere even
1 46th pct 1 53rd pct
Mean slope in Goraein Heathmere +0.4 pts higher in Gorae
5.4% 47th pct 5.0% 43rd pct

Compare Gorae with nearby areas

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Compare Heathmere with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gorae vs Heathmere [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21071/gorae/vs/SAL21164/heathmere