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Highlands vs Molesworth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Highlands profile · Molesworth profile

Highlands Molesworth

Highlands and Molesworth (Vic.) are two sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Molesworth (Vic.) has a much higher share of high earners, with 15.5% earning $2,000 or more a week compared to just 3.6% in Highlands. Health is a major point of contrast; 50.5% of Molesworth (Vic.) residents have a long-term health condition and 11.0% need help with daily activities, while Highlands has 25.8% with a health condition and 0.0% requiring daily assistance. Molesworth (Vic.) also has more large homes, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, and a typical weekly rent of $351, which is far higher than the $158 seen in Highlands.

Both areas have very similar household sizes and an equal 0.0% unemployment rate. However, the gap in health and age is widening, as residents in Molesworth (Vic.) are noticeably older with a typical age of 61 compared to 54 in Highlands. This age difference is consistent with the fact that Molesworth (Vic.) has a well higher share of people aged 65 and over at 35.2%. While both areas lack nearby schools, Molesworth (Vic.) is more connected, with 23.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $193 higher in Molesworth Needs assistance: 11.0 pts higher in Molesworth No car: 10.3 pts higher in Molesworth 3+ bedrooms: 14.8 pts higher in Molesworth Work from home: 14.3 pts higher in Molesworth

Demographics & Identity

Population in Highlandsin Molesworth +60 larger in Highlands gap widening
151 48th pct 91 39th pct
Median age in Highlandsin Molesworth +7 yrs older in Molesworth gap steady
54 yrs 83rd pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Highlandsin Molesworth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Highlandsin Molesworth +7.4 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
27.8% 82nd pct 35.2% 91st pct
Under 15 in Highlandsin Molesworth +10.6 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
10.6% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.5 pts higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
12.4% 52nd pct 12.9% 56th pct

Age structure

38.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.4 pts 33.0%
27.8% Seniors (65+) +7.4 pts ▸ 35.2%
14.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 14.3%
10.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% Youth (15–24) +0.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Marital status

51.1% Married ◂ +5.9 pts 45.2%
27.0% Never married +0.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
9.5% Divorced +9.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
3.6% Widowed +5.9 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.0% Separated ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Highlands Molesworth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Highlandsin Molesworth +3.8 pts higher in Highlands gap widening
12.6% 56th pct 8.8% 38th pct

Country of birth

74.2% Australia +9.3 pts ▸ 83.5%
2.0% England +4.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% New Zealand +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
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

35.1% Australian +7.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
35.8% English +0.5 pts ▸ 36.3%
16.6% Scottish +2.1 pts ▸ 18.7%
15.2% Irish +1.3 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% German +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
3.3% Italian even 3.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Highlandsin Molesworth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Highlandsin Molesworth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.4% English only +6.7 pts ▸ 90.1%
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 Highlandsin Molesworth +1.5 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
51.0% 81st pct 49.5% 77th pct

Religious affiliation

51.0% No religion ◂ +1.5 pts 49.5%
30.5% Christianity +9.1 pts ▸ 39.6%
15.2% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Highlandsin Molesworth +4.9 pts higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
41.4% 40th pct 46.3% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Highlandsin Molesworth +6.0 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
26.3% 80th pct 20.2% 68th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.4% Year 12 +4.9 pts ▸ 46.3%
18.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.8 pts 16.3%
15.0% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 16.3%
8.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.2 pts 15.8%
22.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.4 pts 17.5%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
6.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.5% Society & culture ◂ +7.7 pts 8.8%
3.3% Management & commerce +12.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.3% Education ◂ +5.5 pts 8.8%
12.1% Engineering & related ◂ +3.3 pts 8.8%
8.8% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 10.5%
3.3% Agriculture & environment +5.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.6% Architecture & building ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 5.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Highlandsin Molesworth +$175 higher in Highlands gap widening
$835 64th pct $660 34th pct
Household income in Highlandsin Molesworth +$126 higher in Highlands gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,249 28th pct
Family income in Highlandsin Molesworth +$230 higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
$1,562 30th pct $1,792 43rd pct
High earners in Highlandsin Molesworth +11.8 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
3.6% 26th pct 15.5% 81st pct
High-income homes in Highlandsin Molesworth +8.9 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
10.0% 30th pct 18.9% 59th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 32.4%
21.7% $1,500–$2,999 +10.8 pts ▸ 32.4%
11.7% Under $650 +10.0 pts ▸ 21.6%
10.0% $4,000 or more +8.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.5% Under $650 +26.6 pts ▸ 63.1%
24.1% $650–$1,499 +2.1 pts ▸ 26.2%
8.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Highlandsin Molesworth +24.7 pts higher in Molesworth
25.8% 35th pct 50.5% 100th pct
Mental health in Highlandsin Molesworth +2.4 pts higher in Molesworth
8.6% 55th pct 11.0% 76th pct
Needs assistance in Highlandsin Molesworth +11.0 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.0% 92nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.3% Heart disease +11.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
15.9% Arthritis ◂ +0.5 pts 15.4%
8.6% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
2.0% Asthma +10.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
8.6% Mental health +2.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Diabetes +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Stroke +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.0% None ◂ +15.4 pts 39.6%
19.2% One condition +9.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.3% Two conditions +10.3 pts ▸ 17.6%
2.0% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.4 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
27.7% 81st pct 27.4% 81st pct
Unpaid carers in Highlandsin Molesworth +7.0 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
16.8% 83rd pct 23.8% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Highlandsin Molesworth +4.8 pts higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
19.0% 23rd pct 23.8% 42nd pct
Defence service in Highlandsin Molesworth +3.0 pts higher in Highlands
3.0% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Highlandsin Molesworth +3.8 pts higher in Highlands gap widening
24.1% 49th pct 20.2% 27th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Highlandsin Molesworth +38 yrs older in Molesworth
22 yrs 33rd pct 60 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Highlandsin Molesworth +$225 higher in Molesworth
$900 73rd pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Highlandsin Molesworth +$375 higher in Molesworth
$1,875 57th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.1 larger in Highlands gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Highlandsin Molesworth +1.7 pts higher in Molesworth gap steady
8.7% 37th pct 10.4% 48th pct
Living alone in Highlandsin Molesworth +4.0 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
28.3% 66th pct 24.3% 52nd pct

Family composition

43.7% Couples without children +4.1 pts ▸ 47.8%
45.6% Couples with children ◂ +18.8 pts 26.9%
8.7% One-parent families +1.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people +18.2 pts ▸ 64.9%
28.3% 1 person ◂ +4.0 pts 24.3%
11.7% 3 people +1.8 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% 6 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Highlandsin Molesworth +$193 higher in Molesworth gap widening
$158 15th pct $351 72nd pct
Mortgage in Highlandsin Molesworth +$66 higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
$1,667 53rd pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.10 higher in Molesworth gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Highlandsin Molesworth +1.9 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
10.0% 27th pct 8.1% 20th pct
Owned outright in Highlandsin Molesworth +8.4 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
48.3% 71st pct 56.8% 87th pct
Separate houses in Highlandsin Molesworth +4.1 pts higher in Highlands gap narrowing
93.3% 40th pct 89.2% 30th pct
3+ bedrooms in Highlandsin Molesworth +14.8 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
71.7% 31st pct 86.5% 69th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned outright +8.4 pts ▸ 56.8%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.2 pts 8.1%
0.0% Other tenure +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Not stated +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.0% Rented ◂ +1.9 pts 8.1%

Types of homes

93.3% Separate house ◂ +4.1 pts 89.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.0% 3 bedrooms +11.8 pts ▸ 56.8%
5.0% 2 bedrooms +22.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
18.3% 4 bedrooms +3.3 pts ▸ 21.6%
10.0% 1 bedroom +0.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.3% 5 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 8.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +166.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
50.0% Under $200 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Highlandsin Molesworth +10.3 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.3% 87th pct
Work from home in Highlandsin Molesworth +14.3 pts higher in Molesworth gap narrowing
26.6% 75th pct 40.8% 91st pct
PT commute in Highlandsin Molesworth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Highlandsin Molesworth +2 more in Molesworth
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Highlandsin Molesworth +21.98 more in Molesworth
0.00 0th pct 21.98 93rd pct
Departures/1k in Highlandsin Molesworth +395.6 more in Molesworth
0.0 0th pct 395.6 76th pct
PT routes in Highlandsin Molesworth +2 more in Molesworth
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Highlandsin Molesworth
— 22 60th pct
Drive to city in Highlandsin Molesworth +10 longer in Highlands
102 70th pct 92 64th pct

How people get to work

54.7% Car (driver) ◂ +5.7 pts 49.0%
26.6% Worked at home +14.3 pts ▸ 40.8%
0.0% Walked +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
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

48.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.7 pts 43.6%
28.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.4 pts 17.9%
13.3% 3 vehicles +2.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
13.3% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% No vehicle +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Highlandsin Molesworth +2.2 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
26.4% 33rd pct 28.6% 41st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Highlandsin Molesworth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Highlandsin Molesworth +11.6 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
46.7% 15th pct 58.3% 42nd pct
Full-time in Highlandsin Molesworth +12.2 pts higher in Molesworth gap widening
53.1% 26th pct 65.3% 79th pct

Industries people work in

31.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
4.7% Education & training +15.7 pts ▸ 20.4%
12.5% Construction +5.9 pts ▸ 18.4%
7.8% Professional & technical ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%
7.8% Administrative & support ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.1 pts 6.1%
4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.4% Managers +25.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
26.6% Professionals ◂ +16.4 pts 10.2%
10.9% Labourers +13.6 pts ▸ 24.5%
10.9% Community & personal service ◂ +4.8 pts 6.1%
10.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
7.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%
6.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 6.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.7 higher in Molesworth
0.1 38th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Highlandsin Molesworth +0.6 more in Molesworth
0.1 39th pct 0.7 57th pct
15-min city in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Highlandsin Molesworth +23.5 pts higher in Molesworth
0.0% 0th pct 23.5% 65th pct
Walk to school in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Highlandsin Molesworth +11.4 pts higher in Molesworth
10.8% 47th pct 22.2% 54th pct
Walk to health in Highlandsin Molesworth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Highlandsin Molesworth +52.7 more in Molesworth
13.2 49th pct 65.9 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Highlandsin Molesworth +1 higher in Molesworth
0 23rd pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Highlandsin Molesworth +2.0 pts higher in Highlands
10.6% 83rd pct 8.5% 74th pct

Compare Highlands with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Highlands vs Molesworth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21186/highlands/vs/SAL21721/molesworth