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Hemmant vs Lytton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.1 km apart · Hemmant profile · Lytton profile

Hemmant Lytton

Hemmant and Lytton are neighbours in Brisbane with very different profiles. Hemmant is a residential area where the typical resident is 36, while Lytton is sparsely populated with just 3 residents who are far older, with a typical age of 51. Hemmant is much better connected for pedestrians and commuters; it has a walkability score of 3.4 (mostly car-dependent) compared to Lytton's 1.2 (car-dependent). There are also significant economic gaps, with typical weekly household incomes well higher in Hemmant at $2,141 compared to $1,375 in Lytton.

Daily life in both areas shares a similar lack of nearby shopping, with only about 8% to 9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. They also have similar terrain slopes and typical school advantage scores. These two areas have remained distinct in their roles, with Hemmant maintaining a much larger population and a higher number of public transport stops and routes than Lytton.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hemmantin Lytton +2,883 larger in Hemmant gap widening
2,886 83rd pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2,594
  • First area, 2016: 2,385
  • First area, 2021: 2,886
  • Second area, 2011: 6
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Hemmantin Lytton +15 yrs older in Lytton gap narrowing
36 yrs 17th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Hemmantin Lytton
3.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
10.9% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
19.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
17.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%

Age structure

33.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%
25.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
19.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
11.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.9% Married ◂ +43.9 pts 0.0%
39.8% Never married ◂ +39.8 pts 0.0%
9.7% Divorced ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Widowed ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hemmantin Lytton
24.7% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%

Country of birth

72.0% Australia +28.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.2% New Zealand ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Philippines ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% India ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% South Africa ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% China ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

34.6% Australian +65.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.8% English ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Irish ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
6.6% German ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Italian ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.7% Indian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Filipino ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Chinese ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hemmantin Lytton
12.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
Limited English in Hemmantin Lytton
1.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%

Language used at home

83.1% English only +16.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.1% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Hindi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Punjabi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Hemmantin Lytton
42.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 42.8%

Religious affiliation

42.8% No religion +57.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.5% Christianity ◂ +46.5 pts 0.0%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Hinduism ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

60.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.5%
  • First area, 2016: 51.9%
  • First area, 2021: 60.3%
21.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
Schools/1k kids in Hemmantin Lytton
1.79 24th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hemmantin Lytton +4 more in Hemmant
11 81st pct 7 75th pct
Avg size in Hemmantin Lytton +84 larger in Lytton
601 84th pct 685 89th pct
ICSEA in Hemmantin Lytton +14 higher in Hemmant
1,052 79th pct 1,038 74th pct

Highest year of school

60.3% Year 12 ◂ +60.3 pts 0.0%
20.9% Year 10 ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
7.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% Year 11 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hemmantin Lytton +$158 higher in Lytton gap narrowing
$967 79th pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $713
  • First area, 2016: $780
  • First area, 2021: $967
  • Second area, 2011: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Hemmantin Lytton +$766 higher in Hemmant gap narrowing
$2,141 81st pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,456
  • First area, 2016: $1,669
  • First area, 2021: $2,141
  • Second area, 2011: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Hemmantin Lytton
$2,367 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,582
  • First area, 2016: $1,914
  • First area, 2021: $2,367
  • Second area, 2011: $2,250
High earners in Hemmantin Lytton
12.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
High-income homes in Hemmantin Lytton
27.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%

Household income distribution

32.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
23.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
16.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
11.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
34.0% Under $650 ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
23.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hemmantin Lytton
28.8% 50th pct
Mental health in Hemmantin Lytton
10.4% 72nd pct
Needs assistance in Hemmantin Lytton
5.1% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.4% Mental health ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.3% Asthma ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% Other condition ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Arthritis ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Diabetes ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

20.4% One condition +79.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
64.8% None ◂ +64.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% Two conditions ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hemmantin Lytton
11.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
Unpaid carers in Hemmantin Lytton
12.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid child care in Hemmantin Lytton
31.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
Defence service in Hemmantin Lytton
3.7% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hemmantin Lytton
20.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hemmantin Lytton +90 larger in Hemmant
90 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Hemmantin Lytton
28 yrs 57th pct
40.4% 51st pct
Unemployment in Hemmantin Lytton
0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Hemmantin Lytton
$737 59th pct
Household income in Hemmantin Lytton
$1,833 56th pct
Indigenous language in Hemmantin Lytton
5.6% 59th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hemmantin Lytton +1.0 larger in Hemmant gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
One-parent in Hemmantin Lytton
14.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
Living alone in Hemmantin Lytton
17.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%

Household size

31.8% 2 people ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
21.8% 3 people ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
19.5% 4 people ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
17.4% 1 person ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hemmantin Lytton +$150 higher in Hemmant gap narrowing
$430 87th pct $280 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $340
  • First area, 2016: $380
  • First area, 2021: $430
  • Second area, 2011: $104
  • Second area, 2021: $280
$2,000 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,950
  • First area, 2016: $1,904
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Hemmantin Lytton +0.30 higher in Lytton gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
25.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
Owned outright in Hemmantin Lytton
19.4% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
Separate houses in Hemmantin Lytton
91.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.5%
  • First area, 2016: 88.9%
  • First area, 2021: 91.1%
3+ bedrooms in Hemmantin Lytton
90.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.4%
  • First area, 2016: 87.5%
  • First area, 2021: 90.5%

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Rented +75.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
52.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
19.4% Owned outright ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.1% Separate house +8.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
8.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
40.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
7.2% 5 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

65.0% $350–$549 ◂ +65.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% $550–$749 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
12.3% $200–$349 ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Under $200 ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

2.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Work from home in Hemmantin Lytton
16.2% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
PT commute in Hemmantin Lytton
4.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
PT stops in Hemmantin Lytton +5 more in Hemmant
5 74th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hemmantin Lytton +1.73 more in Hemmant
1.73 64th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hemmantin Lytton +293.5 more in Hemmant
293.5 75th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hemmantin Lytton +18 more in Hemmant
18 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Hemmantin Lytton +29 longer in Lytton
12 49th pct 41 74th pct
Drive to city in Hemmantin Lytton
14 10th pct
Reach 30 min in Hemmantin Lytton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Hemmantin Lytton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Transit to city in Hemmantin Lytton
66 68th pct

How people get to work

59.7% Car (driver) +40.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.2% Worked at home ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Train ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +45.4 pts 0.0%
32.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
13.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% 4 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% No vehicle ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hemmantin Lytton
45.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.5%
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 45.9%
Recent arrivals in Hemmantin Lytton
8.1% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hemmantin Lytton
3.7% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
Participation in Hemmantin Lytton
71.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.0%
  • First area, 2016: 72.0%
  • First area, 2021: 71.8%
63.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.8%
  • First area, 2016: 67.1%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%

Industries people work in

8.5% Transport & warehousing +124.9 pts ▸ 133.3%
13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.0% Manufacturing ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Construction ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.4% Retail trade ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Professional & technical ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% Education & training ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.5% Professionals ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
14.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Managers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.6% Labourers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.3% Sales workers ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hemmantin Lytton +2.2 higher in Hemmant
3.4 74th pct 1.2 60th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hemmantin Lytton +2.8 more in Hemmant
3.9 77th pct 1.0 59th pct
15-min city in Hemmantin Lytton +37.0 pts higher in Hemmant
51.2% 80th pct 14.1% 68th pct
Walk to shops in Hemmantin Lytton +1.4 pts higher in Lytton
7.8% 63rd pct 9.2% 64th pct
Walk to transit in Hemmantin Lytton +35.8 pts higher in Hemmant
49.9% 73rd pct 14.1% 62nd pct
Walk to school in Hemmantin Lytton +51.8 pts higher in Hemmant
67.0% 81st pct 15.1% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Hemmantin Lytton +67.8 pts higher in Hemmant
86.8% 78th pct 19.1% 52nd pct
Walk to health in Hemmantin Lytton +3.6 pts higher in Hemmant
3.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hemmantin Lytton +2,655.6 more in Lytton
11.1 44th pct 2,666.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Hemmantin Lytton +16 higher in Hemmant
47 78th pct 31 75th pct
Mean slope in Hemmantin Lytton +0.8 pts higher in Hemmant
3.9% 27th pct 3.2% 15th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hemmant vs Lytton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31318/hemmant/vs/SAL31712/lytton