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Hexham vs The Sisters

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Hexham profile · The Sisters profile

Hexham The Sisters

Hexham (Vic.) and The Sisters are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Hexham (Vic.) is much older, with a typical resident aged 53 and a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (25.4%). In contrast, The Sisters is younger, with a typical age of 43 and a much higher share of children under 15 (20.0% compared to 7.7% in Hexham). These differences extend to wealth and health; The Sisters has a far higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (29.3%), while Hexham (Vic.) has far more people with long-term health conditions (32.3%) and those providing unpaid care (15.4%).

Both areas are identical in their housing and transport patterns, as every home is a separate house and no one commutes by public transport. They also share the same lack of nearby schools, groceries, or health services. While Hexham (Vic.) has more public transport stops and volunteers, the two areas remain similar in that neither has any residents who speak a language other than English at home.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 31.4 pts higher in Hexham Needs assistance: 8.5 pts higher in Hexham Unpaid carers: 10.7 pts higher in Hexham Median age: 10 yrs older in Hexham Participation: 16.1 pts higher in The Sisters

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hexhamin The Sisters +20 larger in Hexham gap widening
130 45th pct 110 43rd pct
Median age in Hexhamin The Sisters +10 yrs older in Hexham gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Hexhamin The Sisters +13.6 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
25.4% 75th pct 11.8% 22nd pct
Under 15 in Hexhamin The Sisters +12.3 pts higher in The Sisters gap widening
7.7% 12th pct 20.0% 70th pct
De facto in Hexhamin The Sisters +10.2 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
10.2% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.6 pts 26.4%
25.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.6 pts 11.8%
21.5% Young adults (25–44) +2.1 pts ▸ 23.6%
7.7% Children (0–14) +12.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
11.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.2 pts 6.4%

Marital status

51.3% Married +0.5 pts ▸ 51.8%
35.9% Never married ◂ +4.1 pts 31.8%
7.7% Divorced +2.9 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.4% Widowed +4.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.8% Separated ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hexham The Sisters

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hexhamin The Sisters +6.0 pts higher in The Sisters gap widening
3.1% 14th pct 9.1% 39th pct

Country of birth

87.7% Australia ◂ +6.8 pts 80.9%
0.0% Philippines +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.1% England ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

44.6% Australian ◂ +1.9 pts 42.7%
42.3% English ◂ +7.8 pts 34.5%
19.2% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 18.2%
10.8% Irish +7.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
8.5% German ◂ +3.9 pts 4.5%
0.0% Filipino +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.4% English only ◂ +8.1 pts 87.3%
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 Hexhamin The Sisters +31.4 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
52.3% 84th pct 20.9% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

36.2% Christianity +28.4 pts ▸ 64.5%
52.3% No religion ◂ +31.4 pts 20.9%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 9.1%
4.6% Other religions ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hexhamin The Sisters +5.6 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
37.4% 29th pct 31.8% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Hexhamin The Sisters +6.9 pts higher in Hexham gap steady
12.8% 43rd pct 5.9% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.4% Year 12 ◂ +5.6 pts 31.8%
25.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.9 pts 22.4%
24.3% Year 11 ◂ +7.8 pts 16.5%
3.7% Year 9 or below +6.8 pts ▸ 10.6%

Highest qualification level

45.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +35.8 pts 9.8%
17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.5 pts 12.2%
16.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.0 pts 12.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.8 pts 9.8%
10.3% Health ◂ +3.0 pts 7.3%
8.8% Management & commerce ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Creative arts ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Society & culture +2.9 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.4% Architecture & building ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Education ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hexhamin The Sisters +$172 higher in The Sisters gap widening
$924 75th pct $1,096 87th pct
Household income in Hexhamin The Sisters +$420 higher in The Sisters gap narrowing
$1,687 59th pct $2,107 80th pct
Family income in Hexhamin The Sisters +$263 higher in The Sisters gap narrowing
$2,194 68th pct $2,457 80th pct
High earners in Hexhamin The Sisters +2.8 pts higher in The Sisters gap narrowing
13.7% 75th pct 16.5% 84th pct
High-income homes in Hexhamin The Sisters +18.2 pts higher in The Sisters gap widening
11.1% 34th pct 29.3% 81st pct

Household income distribution

20.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.7 pts 7.3%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 14.6%
0.0% Under $650 +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
11.1% $4,000 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

Personal income distribution

37.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.1 pts 36.5%
35.0% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 22.4%
14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.6 pts 12.9%
3.4% $3,000 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 12.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hexhamin The Sisters +15.0 pts higher in Hexham
32.3% 67th pct 17.3% 10th pct
Mental health in Hexhamin The Sisters +8.5 pts higher in Hexham
13.1% 87th pct 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Hexhamin The Sisters +8.5 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
8.5% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.1% Arthritis ◂ +1.3 pts 11.8%
13.1% Mental health ◂ +8.5 pts 4.5%
9.2% Cancer ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +2.1 pts 6.4%
6.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 3.6%
3.8% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.1% Dementia ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%
2.3% Stroke ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +8.2 pts ▸ 68.2%
19.2% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 13.6%
5.4% Two conditions ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%
5.4% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hexhamin The Sisters +10.2 pts higher in Hexham gap narrowing
29.1% 84th pct 18.8% 54th pct
Unpaid carers in Hexhamin The Sisters +10.7 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
15.4% 75th pct 4.7% 8th pct
Unpaid child care in Hexhamin The Sisters +7.0 pts higher in The Sisters gap steady
24.8% 47th pct 31.8% 80th pct
Defence service in Hexhamin The Sisters +5.2 pts higher in Hexham
5.2% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hexhamin The Sisters +4.6 pts higher in Hexham gap narrowing
22.2% 38th pct 17.6% 17th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Hexhamin The Sisters
20 yrs 25th pct —
Median income in Hexhamin The Sisters
$1,125 86th pct —
Household income in Hexhamin The Sisters
$1,625 47th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Hexhamin The Sisters +0.2 larger in Hexham gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Hexhamin The Sisters +3.6 pts higher in Hexham gap steady
11.0% 51st pct 7.4% 29th pct
Living alone in Hexhamin The Sisters +11.9 pts higher in The Sisters gap steady
22.2% 45th pct 34.1% 82nd pct

Family composition

59.0% Couples with children +6.4 pts ▸ 65.4%
36.0% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 23.5%
11.0% One-parent families ◂ +3.6 pts 7.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.2% 2 people ◂ +10.5 pts 31.7%
22.2% 1 person +11.9 pts ▸ 34.1%
15.6% 3 people +6.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
6.7% 4 people +12.8 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hexhamin The Sisters +$25 higher in The Sisters gap widening
$175 19th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Hexhamin The Sisters +$292 higher in Hexham gap narrowing
$1,083 18th pct $791 9th pct
People / bedroom in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Hexhamin The Sisters +3.6 pts higher in Hexham gap narrowing
13.3% 39th pct 9.8% 26th pct
Owned outright in Hexhamin The Sisters +9.2 pts higher in The Sisters gap narrowing
44.4% 60th pct 53.7% 82nd pct
Separate houses in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Hexhamin The Sisters +15.1 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
95.6% 91st pct 80.5% 53rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned outright +9.2 pts ▸ 53.7%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.8 pts 19.5%
13.3% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 9.8%
11.1% Other tenure +1.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Not stated +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

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

48.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 48.8%
33.3% 5 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 12.2%
13.3% 4 bedrooms +6.2 pts ▸ 19.5%
8.9% 2 bedrooms +0.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +125.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Hexhamin The Sisters +3.2 pts higher in Hexham gap widening
38.6% 89th pct 35.4% 87th pct
PT commute in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Hexhamin The Sisters +2 more in Hexham
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hexhamin The Sisters +15.38 more in Hexham
15.38 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hexhamin The Sisters +30.8 more in Hexham
30.8 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hexhamin The Sisters +1 more in Hexham
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Hexhamin The Sisters
22 60th pct —

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +7.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
38.6% Worked at home ◂ +3.2 pts 35.4%
12.9% Walked ◂ +6.7 pts 6.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.1% 4 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 35.9%
24.4% 2 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 30.8%
28.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.6 pts 10.3%
24.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.9 pts 20.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hexhamin The Sisters +1.8 pts higher in The Sisters gap narrowing
17.4% 12th pct 19.3% 14th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hexhamin The Sisters even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Hexhamin The Sisters +16.1 pts higher in The Sisters gap widening
61.5% 53rd pct 77.6% 92nd pct
Full-time in Hexhamin The Sisters +2.7 pts higher in Hexham gap narrowing
64.3% 76th pct 61.5% 67th pct

Industries people work in

70.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.4 pts 64.6%
4.3% Health care & social assistance +8.0 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Retail trade +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.1% Construction ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Other services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

58.6% Managers ◂ +15.5 pts 43.1%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +0.4 pts 13.8%
12.9% Professionals ◂ +0.5 pts 12.3%
8.6% Community & personal service ◂ +2.4 pts 6.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Sales workers +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hexhamin The Sisters +1.0 higher in Hexham
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hexhamin The Sisters +0.9 more in Hexham
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hexhamin The Sisters +28.6 pts higher in Hexham
28.6% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hexhamin The Sisters +33.0 pts higher in Hexham
33.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hexhamin The Sisters +92.3 more in Hexham
92.3 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Hexhamin The Sisters even
0 21st pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Hexhamin The Sisters +0.5 pts higher in The Sisters
3.1% 14th pct 3.6% 21st pct

Compare Hexham with nearby areas

Chatsworth Ellerslie Caramut Mortlake Woorndoo Nareeb Ballangeich The Sisters

Compare The Sisters with nearby areas

Framlingham East Framlingham Garvoc Ballangeich Ellerslie Terang Kolora Mortlake

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hexham vs The Sisters [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21178/hexham/vs/SAL22502/the-sisters