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Hilgay vs Muntham

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Hilgay profile · Muntham profile

Hilgay Muntham

Muntham and Hilgay are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth. Muntham has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 20.0%, compared to 0.0% in Hilgay. This higher level of education is consistent with a higher typical family income of $2,083 in Muntham, which is well higher than the $1,375 typical in Hilgay. Muntham also has a far higher share of people with no religion at 75.9%, while Hilgay's share is much lower at 13.8%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as small, rural neighbours. They share several traits, including having no residents born overseas or people who use a language other than English at home. They are also alike in their lack of local infrastructure, with neither area having any public transport stops or homes within a short walk of groceries and health services. This means residents in both places rely entirely on cars for their daily needs.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hilgayin Muntham even gap narrowing
29 18th pct 29 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 31
  • Second area, 2021: 29
Median age in Hilgayin Muntham +7 yrs older in Hilgay gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Hilgayin Muntham +17.2 pts higher in Hilgay
17.2% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Hilgayin Muntham +10.3 pts higher in Hilgay
20.7% 74th pct 10.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Age structure

20.7% Older adults (45–64) +20.7 pts ▸ 41.4%
20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.3 pts 10.3%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) +10.3 pts ▸ 20.7%
17.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.5% Married +10.5 pts ▸ 65.0%
27.3% Never married ◂ +7.3 pts 20.0%
27.3% Divorced ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hilgay Muntham

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

  • 85+ in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 31.3% females; 60–64 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Hilgay: 18.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 18.8% females; 40–44 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Muntham: 62.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Hilgay: 31.3% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 37.5% females
  • 0–4 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

51.7% Australia +41.4 pts ▸ 93.1%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

48.3% Australian +13.8 pts ▸ 62.1%
13.8% English +13.8 pts ▸ 27.6%
17.2% German ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

69.0% English only +31.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Hilgayin Muntham +62.1 pts higher in Muntham
13.8% 4th pct 75.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.9%

Religious affiliation

13.8% No religion +62.1 pts ▸ 75.9%
24.1% Christianity +6.9 pts ▸ 31.0%
31.0% Not stated ◂ +31.0 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Hilgayin Muntham +25.7 pts higher in Muntham
14.3% 0th pct 40.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Bachelor+ in Hilgayin Muntham +20.0 pts higher in Muntham
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Hilgayin Muntham +2 more in Hilgay
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
33 11th pct —
989 49th pct —

Highest year of school

14.3% Year 12 +25.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Year 11 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Year 10 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.9 pts 25.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hilgayin Muntham +$124 higher in Muntham gap widening
$725 45th pct $849 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $399
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $389
  • Second area, 2021: $849
Household income in Hilgayin Muntham +$41 higher in Hilgay gap narrowing
$2,124 80th pct $2,083 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $2,124
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
Family income in Hilgayin Muntham +$708 higher in Muntham gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Hilgayin Muntham +40.0 pts higher in Muntham
0.0% 0th pct 40.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.4 pts 30.0%
13.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hilgayin Muntham +3.4 pts higher in Muntham
17.2% 10th pct 20.7% 15th pct
Mental health in Hilgayin Muntham +13.8 pts higher in Muntham
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Mental health +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.7% None +13.8 pts ▸ 65.5%
0.0% One condition +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Three or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hilgayin Muntham +2.3 pts higher in Muntham
22.7% 69th pct 25.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid carers in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Hilgayin Muntham +3.2 pts higher in Muntham
31.8% 80th pct 35.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Defence service in Hilgayin Muntham
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hilgayin Muntham +16.4 pts higher in Muntham
13.6% 11th pct 30.0% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hilgayin Muntham even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hilgayin Muntham +0.4 larger in Hilgay
3.2 89th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Hilgayin Muntham
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

75.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.0 pts 50.0%
75.0% One-parent families ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples with children +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 3 people +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$222 31st pct —
— $1,000 14th pct
People / bedroom in Hilgayin Muntham +0.40 higher in Hilgay
1.20 96th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +38.5 pts 61.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +61.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Hilgayin Muntham even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hilgayin Muntham even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
90 100th pct —

How people get to work

61.5% Worked at home ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
46.2% Car (driver) +9.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 4 or more ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hilgayin Muntham +37.3 pts higher in Muntham
17.2% 12th pct 54.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Hilgayin Muntham +30.9 pts higher in Muntham
59.1% 44th pct 90.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.0%

Industries people work in

61.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +39.3 pts 22.2%
0.0% Wholesale trade +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

61.5% Managers ◂ +39.3 pts 22.2%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hilgayin Muntham +0.1 higher in Hilgay
0.1 40th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hilgayin Muntham +0.1 more in Hilgay
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hilgayin Muntham +8.3 pts higher in Hilgay
8.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hilgayin Muntham even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Hilgayin Muntham even
0 15th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Hilgayin Muntham +1.7 pts higher in Hilgay
8.2% 72nd pct 6.5% 58th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hilgay vs Muntham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21188/hilgay/vs/SAL21831/muntham