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Capital Hill vs City
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.1 km apart · Capital Hill profile · City profile
Capital Hill City
City and Capital Hill are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. City is a populated hub where the typical resident is 27, while Capital Hill is sparsely populated and has a much older typical age of 82. Wealth and housing costs are significantly higher in City, where typical weekly household incomes are $2,232 and weekly rents are $550, compared to $1,375 and $178 in Capital Hill. City is also a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, while Capital Hill is only somewhat walkable with a score of 4.7.
Both areas are exceptionally well connected, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. While they share this high level of accessibility, their transport networks differ; City has far more public transport routes and stops. This connectivity helps explain why City has a much higher share of food and drink amenities, whereas Capital Hill is dominated by parks.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Capital Hillin City
3
2nd pct
4,835
86th pct
- First area, 2016: 0
- First area, 2021: 3
- Second area, 2011: 2,823
- Second area, 2016: 4,276
- Second area, 2021: 4,835
Median age
in Capital Hillin City
82 yrs
100th pct
27 yrs
0th pct
- First area, 2021: 82 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 24 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 24 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
Age structure
100.0%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +94.2 pts
5.8%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+41.0 pts ▸
41.0%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+37.4 pts ▸
37.4%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+12.8 pts ▸
12.8%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
Marital status
100.0%
Never married
◂ +27.5 pts
72.5%
0.0%
Married
+20.6 pts ▸
20.6%
0.0%
Divorced
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Separated
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Widowed
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
Age & sex structure
Capital Hill
City
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 85+ in City: 0.3% males, 0.1% females
- 80–84 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in City: 0.2% males, 0.3% females
- 75–79 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in City: 0.5% males, 0.4% females
- 70–74 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in City: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
- 65–69 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in City: 1.2% males, 0.8% females
- 60–64 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in City: 1.3% males, 1.2% females
- 55–59 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in City: 1.4% males, 1.7% females
- 50–54 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in City: 2.0% males, 1.6% females
- 45–49 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in City: 2.1% males, 1.5% females
- 40–44 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in City: 2.2% males, 1.8% females
- 35–39 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in City: 4.0% males, 3.1% females
- 30–34 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in City: 6.5% males, 5.0% females
- 25–29 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in City: 9.6% males, 9.1% females
- 20–24 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in City: 11.3% males, 13.5% females
- 15–19 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in City: 5.1% males, 7.6% females
- 10–14 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in City: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
- 5–9 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in City: 0.5% males, 0.5% females
- 0–4 in Capital Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in City: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
0.0%
Australia
+44.6 pts ▸
44.6%
0.0%
China
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
India
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
England
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Philippines
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Italy
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
Ancestry
0.0%
English
+23.3 pts ▸
23.3%
0.0%
Chinese
+23.2 pts ▸
23.2%
0.0%
Australian
+19.8 pts ▸
19.8%
0.0%
Irish
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Scottish
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Indian
+4.5 pts ▸
4.5%
0.0%
German
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Italian
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Greek
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Language
Language used at home
133.3%
English only
◂ +82.5 pts
50.8%
0.0%
Mandarin
+17.3 pts ▸
17.3%
0.0%
Cantonese
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Hindi
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Arabic
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Italian
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Greek
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Religion
Religious affiliation
133.3%
Christianity
◂ +113.5 pts
19.9%
100.0%
Not stated
◂ +86.3 pts
13.7%
0.0%
No religion
+56.3 pts ▸
56.3%
0.0%
Buddhism
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Hinduism
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Islam
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
133.3%
Year 12
◂ +49.6 pts
83.8%
0.0%
Year 10
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Year 11
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Highest qualification level
133.3%
Bachelor degree
◂ +95.9 pts
37.5%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+27.0 pts ▸
27.0%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Society & culture
+22.8 pts ▸
22.8%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+20.9 pts ▸
20.9%
0.0%
Information technology
+8.7 pts ▸
8.7%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+5.8 pts ▸
5.8%
0.0%
Health
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Creative arts
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Education
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Income
Personal income
in Capital Hillin City
$824
62nd pct
$1,076
87th pct
- First area, 2021: $824
- Second area, 2011: $480
- Second area, 2016: $496
- Second area, 2021: $1,076
Household income
in Capital Hillin City
$1,375
38th pct
$2,232
85th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,375
- Second area, 2011: $2,155
- Second area, 2016: $2,222
- Second area, 2021: $2,232
Family income
in Capital Hillin City
—
$2,895
89th pct
- Second area, 2011: $2,735
- Second area, 2016: $3,085
- Second area, 2021: $2,895
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+33.6 pts ▸
33.6%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+24.2 pts ▸
24.2%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+22.6 pts ▸
22.6%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Mental health
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Asthma
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Other condition
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Arthritis
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Cancer
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Diabetes
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Heart disease
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Lung condition
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Number of long-term health conditions
133.3%
None
◂ +65.6 pts
67.8%
0.0%
One condition
+16.1 pts ▸
16.1%
0.0%
Two conditions
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Three or more
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Capital Hillin City
2.0
14th pct
1.7
6th pct
- First area, 2021: 2.0
- Second area, 2011: 1.7
- Second area, 2016: 1.8
- Second area, 2021: 1.7
Housing & Dwellings
$178
20th pct
$550
96th pct
- First area, 2021: $178
- Second area, 2011: $500
- Second area, 2016: $500
- Second area, 2021: $550
Mortgage
in Capital Hillin City
—
$1,950
69th pct
- Second area, 2011: $2,606
- Second area, 2016: $2,200
- Second area, 2021: $1,950
People / bedroom
in Capital Hillin City
1.00
89th pct
1.10
93rd pct
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 1.20
- Second area, 2016: 1.20
- Second area, 2021: 1.10
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Crime & Safety
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capital Hill vs City [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL80032/capital-hill/vs/SAL80038/city