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Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi

Name: Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.7 km apart · Harmers Haven profile · Wonthaggi profile

Harmers Haven Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi and Harmers Haven are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Wonthaggi is a larger hub where 12.8% of people are children and 28.9% of homes are rented. In contrast, Harmers Haven is sparsely populated and more affluent, with a much higher share of residents holding a bachelor degree or higher (30.0% compared to 11.7% in Wonthaggi) and 59.3% of homes owned outright. People in Harmers Haven are also far more likely to work from home, at 30.8% compared to 9.9% in Wonthaggi.

Both areas are effectively alike in the share of people with long-term health conditions, which sits around 42%. This common health profile exists alongside a widening gap in how people live and work. While Wonthaggi is very walkable with more public transport and amenities, Harmers Haven is car-dependent. These two neighbours have also diverged in their religious views, with a far higher share of people in Harmers Haven reporting no religion (67.7% compared to 45.8% in Wonthaggi).

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Where they differ most

Population: 5,153 larger in Wonthaggi Renting: 28.9 pts higher in Wonthaggi Year 12: 23.3 pts higher in Harmers Haven No car: 10.8 pts higher in Wonthaggi No religion: 22.0 pts higher in Harmers Haven

Demographics & Identity

Population in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +5,153 larger in Wonthaggi gap widening

62 31st pct 5,215 86th pct

Median age in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +4 yrs older in Harmers Haven gap narrowing

59 yrs 91st pct 55 yrs 86th pct

Age structure

38.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.9 pts 25.8%

33.9% Seniors (65+) +1.3 pts ▸ 35.2%

8.1% Young adults (25–44) +10.2 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 8.1%

0.0% Children (0–14) +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

Marital status

53.3% Married ◂ +13.6 pts 39.7%

25.0% Never married +6.6 pts ▸ 31.6%

18.3% Divorced ◂ +4.0 pts 14.3%

6.7% Widowed +3.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

6.7% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Harmers Haven Wonthaggi

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

71.0% Australia +6.4 pts ▸ 77.4%

9.7% England ◂ +4.6 pts 5.1%

0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Italy +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% India +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

41.9% English +1.2 pts ▸ 43.1%

33.9% Australian +5.4 pts ▸ 39.3%

21.0% Irish ◂ +10.7 pts 10.3%

16.1% Scottish ◂ +3.4 pts 12.8%

11.3% Italian ◂ +4.3 pts 7.0%

11.3% German ◂ +7.2 pts 4.1%

0.0% Dutch +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.0% Indian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Language used at home

101.6% English only ◂ +13.5 pts 88.1%

0.0% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

67.7% No religion ◂ +22.0 pts 45.8%

25.8% Christianity +17.6 pts ▸ 43.4%

12.9% Not stated ◂ +4.6 pts 8.3%

0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Hinduism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi

— 7.50 69th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +6 more in Wonthaggi

0 0th pct 6 74th pct

Avg size in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi

— 441 64th pct

ICSEA in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi

— 989 49th pct

Highest year of school

57.9% Year 12 ◂ +23.3 pts 34.6%

21.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.0 pts 20.1%

7.0% Year 9 or below +12.3 pts ▸ 19.3%

15.8% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 16.2%

Highest qualification level

38.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.3 pts 35.7%

18.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +14.7 pts 3.3%

18.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.8 pts 15.2%

16.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 14.6%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

8.0% Engineering & related +4.3 pts ▸ 12.3%

12.0% Health ◂ +0.1 pts 11.9%

12.0% Education ◂ +4.1 pts 7.9%

12.0% Society & culture ◂ +0.8 pts 11.2%

6.0% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 11.0%

10.0% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 8.1%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Creative arts +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% Information technology +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$60 higher in Harmers Haven gap narrowing

$575 21st pct $515 13th pct

Household income in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$335 higher in Harmers Haven gap narrowing

$1,187 24th pct $852 8th pct

Family income in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$447 higher in Harmers Haven gap widening

$1,687 37th pct $1,240 13th pct

Household income distribution

22.2% $650–$1,499 +12.5 pts ▸ 34.7%

14.8% Under $650 +18.3 pts ▸ 33.1%

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.4 pts 19.2%

11.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 2.9%

0.0% $4,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Personal income distribution

56.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.7 pts 55.9%

16.7% $650–$1,499 +8.7 pts ▸ 25.3%

8.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 1.5%

5.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

19.4% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 9.7%

17.7% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 17.4%

16.1% Cancer ◂ +11.4 pts 4.7%

4.8% Mental health +9.0 pts ▸ 13.9%

9.7% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

4.8% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.0% Diabetes +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

0.0% Lung condition +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

0.0% Stroke +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.0% Dementia +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.5% None ◂ +7.7 pts 48.8%

27.4% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 24.1%

11.3% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 8.1%

4.8% Two conditions +5.4 pts ▸ 10.2%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +110 larger in Wonthaggi

0 0th pct 110 86th pct

Median age in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +28 yrs older in Harmers Haven

52 yrs 89th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct

Median income in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$379 higher in Wonthaggi

$75 0th pct $454 25th pct

Household income in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$368 higher in Wonthaggi

$725 9th pct $1,093 22nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +0.3 larger in Harmers Haven gap narrowing

2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

46.9% Couples without children ◂ +9.0 pts 38.0%

40.8% Couples with children ◂ +1.1 pts 39.7%

6.1% One-parent families +15.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

0.0% Other families +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

29.6% 1 person +12.2 pts ▸ 41.8%

40.7% 2 people ◂ +4.5 pts 36.2%

14.8% 3 people ◂ +4.9 pts 10.0%

0.0% 4 people +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

0.0% 5 people +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

0.0% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$70 higher in Wonthaggi

$200 25th pct $270 47th pct

Mortgage in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +$773 higher in Harmers Haven gap widening

$1,971 70th pct $1,198 24th pct

People / bedroom in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +0.10 higher in Harmers Haven gap widening

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

59.3% Owned outright ◂ +13.6 pts 45.6%

0.0% Rented +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%

22.2% Not stated ◂ +19.6 pts 2.6%

11.1% Owned with a mortgage +10.0 pts ▸ 21.1%

0.0% Other tenure +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +14.2 pts 85.8%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

0.0% Other dwelling +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Flat or apartment +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

44.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.8 pts 43.7%

14.8% 2 bedrooms +11.9 pts ▸ 26.7%

22.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.1 pts 17.2%

14.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.4 pts 6.4%

14.8% 5 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 3.0%

0.0% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%

0.0% Under $1,000 +33.7 pts ▸ 33.7%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

0.0% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +34 more in Wonthaggi

0 0th pct 34 87th pct

Stops/1k in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +6.52 more in Wonthaggi

0.00 0th pct 6.52 84th pct

Departures/1k in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +271.3 more in Wonthaggi

0.0 0th pct 271.3 74th pct

PT routes in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +9 more in Wonthaggi

0 0th pct 9 86th pct

Stop walk in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +34 longer in Harmers Haven

64 87th pct 30 67th pct

Drive to city in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi

98 68th pct —

How people get to work

46.2% Car (driver) +16.6 pts ▸ 62.7%

30.8% Worked at home ◂ +20.8 pts 9.9%

0.0% Walked +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

0.0% Car (passenger) +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.0% Bicycle +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

14.8% 1 vehicle +31.6 pts ▸ 46.5%

44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +16.0 pts 28.4%

18.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.1 pts 9.4%

14.8% 4 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 4.8%

0.0% No vehicle +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

30.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.7 pts 19.0%

23.1% Education & training ◂ +16.4 pts 6.6%

15.4% Professional & technical ◂ +12.2 pts 3.2%

0.0% Retail trade +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%

0.0% Construction +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

11.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 4.5%

0.0% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

0.0% Other services +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Manufacturing +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

23.1% Professionals ◂ +8.2 pts 14.8%

19.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.5 pts 16.7%

19.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.9 pts 14.3%

15.4% Managers ◂ +5.5 pts 9.9%

0.0% Sales workers +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

0.0% Labourers +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

11.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 9.0%

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +5.3 higher in Wonthaggi

0.7 57th pct 6.1 88th pct

Types ≤15 min in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +5.0 more in Wonthaggi

1.0 59th pct 6.0 89th pct

15-min city in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +75.7 pts higher in Wonthaggi

0.0% 0th pct 75.7% 86th pct

Walk to shops in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +59.9 pts higher in Wonthaggi

0.0% 0th pct 59.9% 82nd pct

Walk to transit in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +83.7 pts higher in Wonthaggi

0.0% 0th pct 83.7% 82nd pct

Walk to school in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +77.5 pts higher in Wonthaggi

0.0% 0th pct 77.5% 84th pct

Walk to a park in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +6.4 pts higher in Harmers Haven

100.0% 100th pct 93.6% 82nd pct

Walk to health in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +60.7 pts higher in Wonthaggi

0.0% 0th pct 60.7% 87th pct

Amenities/1k in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +28.6 more in Wonthaggi

0.0 0th pct 28.6 72nd pct

Intersections/km² in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +20 higher in Wonthaggi

5 66th pct 25 74th pct

Mean slope in Harmers Haven in Wonthaggi +0.1 pts higher in Harmers Haven

3.3% 18th pct 3.2% 16th pct

Compare Harmers Haven with nearby areas

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Compare Wonthaggi with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21141/harmers-haven/vs/SAL22829/wonthaggi