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Pyramid Hill vs Sylvaterre

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.7 km apart · Pyramid Hill profile · Sylvaterre profile

Pyramid Hill Sylvaterre

Pyramid Hill and Sylvaterre are neighbouring Victorian areas with very different profiles. Pyramid Hill is a more established hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 46 compared to just 25 in Sylvaterre. It is also much more diverse, with 19.2% of people born overseas and 15.1% using a language other than English at home, while Sylvaterre has no residents from these groups. In contrast, Sylvaterre has a much younger population, with children under 15 making up 50% of its residents. Typical weekly family income is also far higher in Sylvaterre at $2,124, compared to $1,292 in Pyramid Hill.

Both areas share a similar number of people per bedroom. While they are close by, Pyramid Hill is far more walkable and has more services, such as a school and health clinics within walking distance. Sylvaterre is described as car-dependent, whereas Pyramid Hill is somewhat walkable. These differences extend to health and age, as Pyramid Hill has a far higher share of seniors and people who need help with daily activities, which is consistent with its older population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +576 larger in Pyramid Hill gap steady
598 67th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 883
  • First area, 2016: 558
  • First area, 2021: 598
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +21 yrs older in Pyramid Hill gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 25 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 25 yrs
First Nations in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +2.0 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
2.0% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +24.6 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
24.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +30.9 pts higher in Sylvaterre
19.1% 64th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
10.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%

Age structure

19.1% Children (0–14) +30.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.0 pts 13.6%
24.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Young adults (25–44) +1.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
10.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.5% Married +14.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
36.6% Never married ◂ +36.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Separated ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Pyramid Hill Sylvaterre

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

  • 85+ in Pyramid Hill: 1.0% males, 2.9% females; 85+ in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Pyramid Hill: 0.5% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Pyramid Hill: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Pyramid Hill: 3.4% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Pyramid Hill: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 65–69 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Pyramid Hill: 4.2% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Sylvaterre: 27.8% males, 16.7% females
  • 55–59 in Pyramid Hill: 3.2% males, 4.4% females; 55–59 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Pyramid Hill: 3.9% males, 2.2% females; 50–54 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Pyramid Hill: 2.0% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Pyramid Hill: 3.9% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Pyramid Hill: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 35–39 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Pyramid Hill: 1.9% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Pyramid Hill: 1.9% males, 2.5% females; 25–29 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Pyramid Hill: 2.2% males, 0.7% females; 20–24 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Pyramid Hill: 3.0% males, 3.5% females; 15–19 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Pyramid Hill: 5.2% males, 3.7% females; 10–14 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 5–9 in Pyramid Hill: 3.2% males, 2.4% females; 5–9 in Sylvaterre: 16.7% males, 22.2% females
  • 0–4 in Pyramid Hill: 1.9% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Sylvaterre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +19.2 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
19.2% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

70.4% Australia +20.5 pts ▸ 90.9%
12.7% Philippines ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% England ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

33.1% Australian +26.0 pts ▸ 59.1%
42.6% English ◂ +15.4 pts 27.3%
14.2% Filipino ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
10.7% Scottish ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Irish ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% German ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +15.1 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
15.1% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +2.0 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
2.0% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

74.7% English only +16.2 pts ▸ 90.9%
5.4% Tagalog ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +14.8 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
32.9% 29th pct 18.2% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Religious affiliation

55.9% Christianity +21.4 pts ▸ 77.3%
32.9% No religion ◂ +14.8 pts 18.2%
9.4% Not stated ◂ +9.4 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

33.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 33.4%
12.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
8.77 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +1 more in Pyramid Hill
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
104 26th pct
982 45th pct

Highest year of school

33.4% Year 12 +8.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.5% Year 11 +8.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.3% Year 10 ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
15.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.2% Bachelor degree +31.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
29.5% Certificate III / IV +20.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.8% Agriculture & environment +35.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.2% Health +39.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.5% Engineering & related ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.0% Management & commerce ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Society & culture ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.7% Education ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +$165 higher in Sylvaterre gap narrowing
$584 23rd pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $385
  • First area, 2016: $494
  • First area, 2021: $584
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +$535 higher in Sylvaterre gap widening
$964 12th pct $1,499 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: $669
  • First area, 2016: $875
  • First area, 2021: $964
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,499
Family income in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +$832 higher in Sylvaterre
$1,292 14th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $864
  • First area, 2016: $1,192
  • First area, 2021: $1,292
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
2.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
High-income homes in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre
4.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%

Household income distribution

37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
29.4% Under $650 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.5% $650–$1,499 +49.9 pts ▸ 83.3%
46.8% Under $650 ◂ +21.8 pts 25.0%
6.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +6.3 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
33.6% 73rd pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +8.7 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
8.7% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +7.4 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
7.4% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Arthritis ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.7% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.2% Asthma ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Mental health ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.0% Diabetes ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Heart disease ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.7% None +40.8 pts ▸ 95.5%
21.2% One condition ◂ +7.6 pts 13.6%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Three or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

24.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
13.6% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid child care in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre
15.8% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
1.2% 35th pct
22.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +12 larger in Pyramid Hill
12 61st pct 0 0th pct
14 yrs 10th pct
$200 0th pct
Household income in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre
$450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +0.9 larger in Sylvaterre gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.2 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
19.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
36.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%

Family composition

49.8% Couples with children +11.3 pts ▸ 61.1%
28.8% Couples without children ◂ +12.1 pts 16.7%
19.3% One-parent families ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Other families ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.1% 1 person +63.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.1% 2 people +68.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.0% 3 people ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
10.1% 4 people ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% 5 people ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +$20 higher in Pyramid Hill
$170 18th pct $150 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $90
  • First area, 2016: $123
  • First area, 2021: $170
  • Second area, 2021: $150
$707 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $737
  • First area, 2016: $661
  • First area, 2021: $707
People / bedroom in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
23.9% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
50.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.9%
  • First area, 2016: 47.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
96.6% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 94.4%
  • First area, 2016: 90.7%
  • First area, 2021: 96.6%
73.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.3%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 73.5%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +83.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
23.9% Rented ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
20.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Other tenure ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Not stated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.6% Separate house +3.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

20.2% 4 bedrooms +113.2 pts ▸ 133.3%
50.4% 3 bedrooms +49.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

7.5% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
11.0% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +2 more in Pyramid Hill
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +3.34 more in Pyramid Hill
3.34 71st pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +56.9 more in Pyramid Hill
56.9 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +3 more in Pyramid Hill
3 79th pct 0 0th pct
44 76th pct

How people get to work

56.1% Car (driver) +63.9 pts ▸ 120.0%
10.1% Walked +49.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
11.0% Worked at home ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Bicycle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
29.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%
17.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% 4 or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% No vehicle ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

31.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
15.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%

Jobs & Industry

6.7% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
52.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.5%
  • First area, 2016: 53.0%
  • First area, 2021: 52.4%
53.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 53.2%

Industries people work in

37.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +122.4 pts ▸ 160.0%
12.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Education & training ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Construction ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Administrative & support ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Other services ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Mining ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.4% Managers +52.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
23.2% Labourers ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
13.1% Community & personal service ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
11.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Professionals ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Sales workers ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +5.8 higher in Pyramid Hill
5.8 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +6.1 more in Pyramid Hill
6.1 89th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +79.1 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
79.1% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +79.2 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
79.2% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +71.9 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
71.9% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +53.4 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
53.4% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +80.1 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
80.1% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +78.9 pts higher in Pyramid Hill
78.9% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +65.2 more in Pyramid Hill
65.2 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +0 higher in Pyramid Hill
1 44th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Pyramid Hillin Sylvaterre +1.2 pts higher in Sylvaterre
2.3% 1st pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pyramid Hill vs Sylvaterre [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22130/pyramid-hill/vs/SAL22415/sylvaterre