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Preston (Northern Metropolitan) vs Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)

State Electorate comparison ≈ 8.0 km apart · Preston (Northern Metropolitan) profile · Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) profile

Preston (Northern Metropolitan) Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)

Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) and Preston (Northern Metropolitan) are neighbouring areas with very different housing and income profiles. Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) is a high-earning hub where 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and the typical weekly personal income is $1,348. It is dominated by apartments and renters, with a high proportion of people working from home (47.1%). Preston (Northern Metropolitan) has a more family-oriented feel, with 59.7% of homes being separate houses and a much higher share of people using a language other than English at home (38.4%).

Everyday life in both places is highly accessible, as every home in both areas is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. While they share this convenience, they have tracked differently over time. The gap in typical personal income has widened since 2016, but the difference in the share of people born overseas has narrowed. Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) also has a far higher proportion of people with no religion (59.3%) compared to Preston (Northern Metropolitan) (38.1%), a gap that has remained steady.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +6,333 larger in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
69,342 68th pct 75,675 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 68,149
  • First area, 2021: 69,342
  • Second area, 2016: 72,548
  • Second area, 2021: 75,675
Median age in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +3 yrs older in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
37 yrs 36th pct 34 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.7 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
1.3% 31st pct 0.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +4.3 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
15.5% 38th pct 11.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%
Under 15 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +5.1 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
15.4% 19th pct 10.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
De facto in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +9.0 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
13.9% 77th pct 22.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Age structure

35.8% Young adults (25–44) +12.6 pts ▸ 48.3%
23.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.7 pts 20.4%
15.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.3 pts 11.2%
15.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.1 pts 10.3%
10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 9.8%

Marital status

45.1% Never married +16.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
38.2% Married ◂ +12.6 pts 25.6%
7.8% Divorced ◂ +0.1 pts 7.8%
5.9% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 2.8%
3.1% Separated ◂ +0.7 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Preston (Northern Metropolitan) Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)

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

  • 85+ in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 1.2% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 0.5% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 1.1% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 0.5% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 1.2% males, 1.6% females; 75–79 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 70–74 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 1.5% males, 1.8% females; 70–74 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 1.4% males, 1.7% females
  • 65–69 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 1.9% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 60–64 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 2.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 55–59 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 2.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 50–54 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 45–49 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 3.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 4.5% males, 4.5% females; 35–39 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 5.3% males, 4.8% females
  • 30–34 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 5.1% males, 5.2% females; 30–34 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 7.7% males, 7.5% females
  • 25–29 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 4.7% males, 4.5% females; 25–29 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 7.5% males, 8.4% females
  • 20–24 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.9% females
  • 15–19 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 2.0% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 10–14 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 2.3% males, 2.2% females; 10–14 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 1.5% males, 1.5% females
  • 5–9 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 5–9 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 0–4 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan): 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan): 2.0% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +5.2 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
34.9% 75th pct 29.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Country of birth

60.1% Australia +4.9 pts ▸ 65.0%
1.5% England +2.6 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.0% Italy ◂ +3.3 pts 0.6%
3.5% India ◂ +2.7 pts 0.8%
3.4% China ◂ +1.9 pts 1.5%
2.2% Vietnam +0.8 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.5% New Zealand +1.5 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.3% Nepal ◂ +1.2 pts 0.1%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.2% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

20.7% English +12.9 pts ▸ 33.6%
19.5% Australian +4.9 pts ▸ 24.4%
8.8% Irish +6.7 pts ▸ 15.5%
15.1% Italian ◂ +9.4 pts 5.7%
6.3% Scottish +5.5 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.0% Greek ◂ +4.2 pts 3.8%
6.9% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 6.5%
2.5% German +1.7 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.8% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.7% Indian ◂ +2.1 pts 1.6%
1.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.4% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%

Language

Other language in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +17.6 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
38.4% 85th pct 20.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Limited English in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +2.9 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
7.3% 89th pct 4.4% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

56.4% English only +17.4 pts ▸ 73.8%
6.0% Italian ◂ +4.9 pts 1.1%
5.2% Greek ◂ +2.9 pts 2.3%
3.9% Mandarin ◂ +1.9 pts 2.0%
2.7% Vietnamese +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.1% Arabic ◂ +2.5 pts 0.6%
1.3% Cantonese even 1.3%
1.0% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%
0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.1%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +21.2 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
38.1% 34th pct 59.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 49.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.3%

Religious affiliation

38.1% No religion +21.2 pts ▸ 59.3%
41.3% Christianity ◂ +15.7 pts 25.6%
6.6% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.0% Islam ◂ +3.3 pts 2.6%
3.2% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.7% Hinduism ◂ +2.9 pts 0.8%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.1% Judaism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +15.3 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
65.5% 72nd pct 80.8% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.6%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.8%
Bachelor+ in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +23.3 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
32.3% 74th pct 55.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.6%
Schools/1k kids in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.90 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
2.06 58th pct 2.96 76th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +1 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
22 57th pct 23 60th pct
Students in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +1,012 more in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
8,463 42nd pct 7,451 33rd pct
Avg size in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +64 larger in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
403 34th pct 339 25th pct
ICSEA in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +39 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
1,055 67th pct 1,094 81st pct

Highest year of school

65.5% Year 12 +15.3 pts ▸ 80.8%
13.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 5.0%
7.8% Year 10 ◂ +4.0 pts 3.9%
7.3% Year 11 ◂ +2.9 pts 4.4%

Highest qualification level

32.7% Bachelor degree +11.9 pts ▸ 44.7%
13.5% Postgraduate degree +6.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.5 pts 8.3%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.1 pts 9.9%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.2 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

17.3% Management & commerce +3.7 pts ▸ 21.0%
13.6% Society & culture +4.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.4% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.9% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.7% Engineering & related ◂ +4.3 pts 6.4%
7.0% Education ◂ +1.6 pts 5.4%
5.2% Information technology ◂ +1.9 pts 3.3%
4.6% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 2.8%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.2% Agriculture & environment even 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +$572 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
$776 45th pct $1,348 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: $566
  • First area, 2021: $776
  • Second area, 2016: $1,056
  • Second area, 2021: $1,348
Household income in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +$644 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
$1,623 42nd pct $2,267 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,239
  • First area, 2021: $1,623
  • Second area, 2016: $1,963
  • Second area, 2021: $2,267
Family income in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +$1,047 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
$2,088 53rd pct $3,135 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,487
  • First area, 2021: $2,088
  • Second area, 2016: $2,492
  • Second area, 2021: $3,135
High earners in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +15.7 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
10.5% 49th pct 26.2% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%
High-income homes in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +15.9 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
19.7% 48th pct 35.6% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%

Household income distribution

30.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 29.1%
25.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.9 pts 17.6%
9.0% $4,000 or more +14.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
18.6% Under $650 ◂ +6.0 pts 12.6%
10.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 12.0%

Personal income distribution

40.8% Under $650 ◂ +16.1 pts 24.7%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.6 pts 27.3%
18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +11.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
3.0% $3,000 or more +8.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +1.1 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
27.9% 49th pct 26.8% 41st pct
Mental health in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +1.2 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
10.5% 74th pct 11.7% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +3.5 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
7.4% 86th pct 3.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 11.7%
8.2% Asthma +1.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 8.1%
7.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.7 pts 5.1%
4.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.3 pts 2.7%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 2.2%
2.3% Cancer even 2.2%
1.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.6% None +0.9 pts ▸ 65.6%
19.2% One condition +1.2 pts ▸ 20.4%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 4.7%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +6.2 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
9.7% 13th pct 15.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Unpaid carers in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +2.6 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
12.7% 62nd pct 10.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Unpaid child care in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +6.8 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
22.5% 17th pct 15.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
Defence service in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.1 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
1.0% 5th pct 1.1% 7th pct
Housework 15h+ in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +4.4 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
17.5% 19th pct 13.1% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%

Family & Households

Household size in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.4 larger in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
2.4 29th pct 2.0 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +3.3 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
15.2% 63rd pct 11.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Living alone in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +7.3 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
30.6% 81st pct 37.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%

Family composition

55.4% Couples with children ◂ +14.3 pts 41.1%
27.1% Couples without children +17.4 pts ▸ 44.5%
15.2% One-parent families ◂ +3.3 pts 11.9%
2.3% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

30.6% 1 person +7.3 pts ▸ 37.9%
32.7% 2 people +5.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
16.3% 3 people ◂ +2.8 pts 13.5%
13.8% 4 people ◂ +5.6 pts 8.2%
4.4% 5 people ◂ +2.3 pts 2.2%
2.2% 6 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +$84 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
$366 50th pct $450 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $320
  • First area, 2021: $366
  • Second area, 2016: $420
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +$300 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
$2,000 68th pct $2,300 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,200
  • Second area, 2021: $2,300
People / bedroom in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.10 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +15.4 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
39.1% 80th pct 54.6% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.6%
Owned outright in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +9.8 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
28.5% 39th pct 18.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
Separate houses in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +47.9 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
59.7% 19th pct 11.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.2%
  • First area, 2021: 59.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
3+ bedrooms in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +24.2 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
56.3% 12th pct 32.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

How homes are owned or rented

39.1% Rented +15.4 pts ▸ 54.6%
29.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.8 pts 24.2%
28.5% Owned outright ◂ +9.8 pts 18.8%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%
1.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%

Types of homes

59.7% Separate house ◂ +47.9 pts 11.8%
7.2% Flat or apartment +45.1 pts ▸ 52.3%
32.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.5 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.6% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

35.3% 2 bedrooms +9.6 pts ▸ 44.9%
42.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 25.3%
6.5% 1 bedroom +14.7 pts ▸ 21.2%
11.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 5.6%
2.6% 5 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 1.1%
0.4% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

50.7% $350–$549 ◂ +13.6 pts 37.1%
27.5% $200–$349 ◂ +12.7 pts 14.8%
5.6% $550–$749 +16.1 pts ▸ 21.7%
11.2% Under $200 +1.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
1.4% $750 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 11.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.9 pts 29.1%
18.2% $3,000 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
25.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.6 pts 21.2%
13.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +3.6 pts 10.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +8.9 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
12.2% 88th pct 21.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Work from home in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +16.9 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap widening
30.1% 83rd pct 47.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.1%
PT commute in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.9 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap narrowing
5.4% 85th pct 6.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
PT stops in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +200 more in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
442 85th pct 242 45th pct
Stops/1k in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +3.18 more in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)
6.37 85th pct 3.20 22nd pct
Departures/1k in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +458.2 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
2,316.6 89th pct 2,774.8 94th pct
PT routes in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +29 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
27 51st pct 56 86th pct

How people get to work

30.1% Worked at home +16.9 pts ▸ 47.1%
42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +20.7 pts 21.7%
1.3% Walked +5.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
1.4% Bicycle +2.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.3% Train ◂ +1.3 pts 2.0%
2.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 pts 1.1%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

46.5% 1 vehicle +7.6 pts ▸ 54.1%
30.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.0 pts 20.0%
12.2% No vehicle +8.9 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.9 pts 3.7%
3.8% 4 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 1.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +15.4 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
39.9% 54th pct 55.2% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.2%
Recent arrivals in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +2.1 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
17.3% 73rd pct 19.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +2.1 pts higher in Preston (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
5.9% 74th pct 3.8% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +11.5 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
62.7% 58th pct 74.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.6%
  • First area, 2021: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.2%
Full-time in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +10.6 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) gap steady
58.5% 48th pct 69.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.1%

Industries people work in

8.8% Professional & technical +10.2 pts ▸ 18.9%
14.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.5 pts 13.8%
9.8% Education & training ◂ +1.0 pts 8.8%
9.1% Retail trade ◂ +1.6 pts 7.4%
8.2% Construction ◂ +3.0 pts 5.2%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 6.7%
6.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 6.3%
4.2% Finance & insurance +2.0 pts ▸ 6.2%
6.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.5 pts 3.6%
4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.4 pts 2.1%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 2.9%
3.4% Other services ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

Occupations people work in

28.5% Professionals +17.0 pts ▸ 45.6%
11.8% Managers +6.5 pts ▸ 18.3%
12.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 10.1%
12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.7 pts 6.5%
11.2% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 7.7%
8.5% Labourers ◂ +5.4 pts 3.1%
7.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.0 pts 5.8%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.8 pts 1.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +1.2 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
8.3 91st pct 9.5 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.2 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
7.8 95th pct 8.0 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
99.9% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.9 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
99.0% 97th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +7.3 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
92.7% 93rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +3.5 more in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
15.4 58th pct 18.9 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +423 higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
480 100th pct 903 100th pct
Mean slope in Preston (Northern Metropolitan)in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) +0.4 pts higher in Richmond (Northern Metropolitan)
3.4% 14th pct 3.8% 20th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Preston (Northern Metropolitan) vs Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED26903/preston/vs/SED27003/richmond