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Blackheath vs Mount Victoria

Name: Blackheath vs Mount Victoria — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Blackheath profile · Mount Victoria profile

Blackheath Mount Victoria

Blackheath and Mount Victoria (L) are neighbouring Blue Mountains areas with distinct layouts. Mount Victoria (L) is much more walkable, with 73.9% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed compared to 49.8% in Blackheath. While more people in Mount Victoria (L) can walk to schools (80.8%) and groceries (67.9%), Blackheath is far better for accessing health services (45.8% versus 0.0%) and parks (88.0% versus 74.7%). Blackheath also has a slightly older population, with a typical age of 53 and 29.8% of residents aged 65 and over.

Daily life is very similar in both places, with nearly equal shares of children under 15, people born overseas, and those who have completed Year 12. They both have populations far older than the national figure. Over time, some of the gaps between them have shrunk; the difference in typical age has narrowed from 12 years down to 4 years since 2011. Similarly, the gap in the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has decreased to 4.0%.

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Where they differ most

Population: 3,566 larger in Blackheath Median age: 4 yrs older in Blackheath Unemployment: 1.6 pts higher in Mount Victoria Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Blackheath No religion: 5.0 pts higher in Mount Victoria

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +3,566 larger in Blackheath gap steady

4,479 86th pct 913 53rd pct

Median age in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +4 yrs older in Blackheath gap narrowing

53 yrs 77th pct 49 yrs 64th pct

Age structure

31.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.1 pts 29.4%

29.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.1 pts 25.7%

18.7% Young adults (25–44) +3.1 pts ▸ 21.8%

13.6% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 13.8%

6.2% Youth (15–24) +3.2 pts ▸ 9.4%

Marital status

39.5% Married ◂ +2.6 pts 36.9%

35.3% Never married +3.8 pts ▸ 39.1%

15.5% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 14.9%

5.8% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 5.6%

3.8% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Blackheath Mount Victoria

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.0% Australia +3.9 pts ▸ 76.9%

6.9% England +1.4 pts ▸ 8.3%

2.1% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.6% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.6% South Africa even 0.7%

0.5% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.2% English +2.6 pts ▸ 46.8%

32.0% Australian +3.0 pts ▸ 34.9%

18.4% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 16.5%

15.9% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 14.6%

5.2% German +0.8 pts ▸ 6.0%

2.0% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

2.2% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%

1.5% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

1.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.4% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% Filipino even 0.7%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

87.7% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 89.8%

0.2% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

53.2% No religion +5.0 pts ▸ 58.2%

34.4% Christianity ◂ +0.1 pts 34.3%

8.1% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 4.9%

2.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%

0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

0.4% Judaism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

63.4% Year 12 +0.1 pts ▸ 63.5%

19.9% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 21.4%

6.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.3 pts 5.7%

5.4% Year 11 +0.5 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

29.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.4 pts 29.4%

19.4% Certificate III / IV +5.1 pts ▸ 24.6%

15.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 16.3%

14.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.0 pts 11.8%

4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%

1.3% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%

Field of qualification

17.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.5 pts 16.8%

13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +1.5 pts 12.4%

11.6% Education ◂ +1.5 pts 10.0%

11.0% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 10.4%

9.0% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.0% Creative arts +0.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

4.3% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 5.9%

4.3% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 5.9%

3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.8 pts ▸ 5.7%

3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

2.0% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

Income

Personal income in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +$57 higher in Blackheath gap narrowing

$736 65th pct $679 53rd pct

Household income in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +$140 higher in Blackheath gap narrowing

$1,322 55th pct $1,182 42nd pct

Family income in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +$71 higher in Blackheath gap narrowing

$1,812 65th pct $1,741 61st pct

Household income distribution

31.6% $650–$1,499 +2.5 pts ▸ 34.1%

27.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.4 pts 27.0%

21.9% Under $650 +2.0 pts ▸ 23.9%

6.5% $4,000 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

7.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.4 pts 4.7%

Personal income distribution

42.6% Under $650 +4.5 pts ▸ 47.1%

31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 30.5%

16.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 15.9%

3.8% $3,000 or more even 3.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 12.2%

11.4% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 11.9%

10.8% Other condition ◂ +0.5 pts 10.3%

9.2% Asthma even 9.2%

6.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 4.8%

5.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.6 pts 3.7%

4.8% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 4.6%

2.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 2.1%

1.1% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.4% None +4.1 pts ▸ 59.5%

23.7% One condition +2.4 pts ▸ 26.1%

8.2% Two conditions ◂ +0.8 pts 7.3%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 2.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +0.1 larger in Mount Victoria gap narrowing

2.0 14th pct 2.1 29th pct

Family composition

41.7% Couples with children +3.2 pts ▸ 44.9%

39.6% Couples without children ◂ +1.5 pts 38.0%

17.7% One-parent families ◂ +1.6 pts 16.1%

1.0% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +3.0 pts 37.0%

36.2% 1 person +3.2 pts ▸ 39.3%

12.9% 3 people ◂ +0.1 pts 12.8%

7.3% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 7.8%

2.9% 5 people +0.9 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.0% 6 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackheath in Mount Victoria even gap narrowing

$380 83rd pct $380 83rd pct

Mortgage in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +$108 higher in Blackheath gap narrowing

$1,733 77th pct $1,625 71st pct

People / bedroom in Blackheath in Mount Victoria even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.8% Owned outright ◂ +1.3 pts 45.5%

29.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.5 pts ▸ 33.2%

21.1% Rented ◂ +3.1 pts 18.0%

1.3% Other tenure +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.2% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Types of homes

95.9% Separate house +3.4 pts ▸ 99.3%

2.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.4 pts 0.7%

1.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

47.3% 3 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 48.6%

21.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 18.7%

20.6% 2 bedrooms +0.9 pts ▸ 21.6%

4.5% 5 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.2% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

56.9% $350–$549 +1.0 pts ▸ 57.9%

26.0% $200–$349 ◂ +5.0 pts 21.1%

7.8% Under $200 ◂ +2.6 pts 5.3%

5.5% $550–$749 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 27.9%

28.5% $1,000–$1,799 +2.2 pts ▸ 30.7%

22.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.3 pts 17.9%

12.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 10.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

38.6% Car (driver) ◂ +2.7 pts 35.9%

35.9% Worked at home ◂ +1.5 pts 34.4%

1.7% Car (passenger) +1.9 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.4% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 3.1%

1.1% Train +1.5 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.4% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

49.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 47.6%

32.2% 2 vehicles even 32.1%

8.0% No vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 6.4%

7.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%

3.0% 4 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.9 pts 13.4%

12.9% Education & training even 12.9%

6.9% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 10.9%

10.1% Professional & technical ◂ +1.6 pts 8.5%

7.9% Public administration & safety +1.4 pts ▸ 9.3%

8.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 7.8%

6.7% Construction ◂ +2.0 pts 4.7%

2.9% Transport & warehousing +1.8 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +0.1 pts 4.1%

3.0% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 2.8%

2.5% Finance & insurance +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

32.4% Professionals ◂ +2.6 pts 29.7%

13.6% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 13.7%

12.1% Community & personal service +1.6 pts ▸ 13.7%

12.9% Managers even 12.9%

10.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.1 pts 10.9%

5.9% Sales workers +1.4 pts ▸ 7.2%

7.1% Labourers ◂ +1.1 pts 5.9%

3.7% Machinery operators & drivers +1.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +0.4 higher in Blackheath

5.5 73rd pct 5.0 64th pct

Types ≤15 min in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +0.5 more in Mount Victoria

5.0 57th pct 5.5 67th pct

15-min city in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +24.0 pts higher in Mount Victoria

49.8% 43rd pct 73.9% 63rd pct

Walk to shops in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +20.7 pts higher in Mount Victoria

47.2% 42nd pct 67.9% 57th pct

Walk to transit in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +1.1 pts higher in Mount Victoria

95.6% 92nd pct 96.7% 94th pct

Walk to school in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +29.5 pts higher in Mount Victoria

51.3% 37th pct 80.8% 64th pct

Walk to a park in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +13.3 pts higher in Blackheath

88.0% 40th pct 74.7% 27th pct

Walk to health in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +45.8 pts higher in Blackheath

45.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +1.1 more in Blackheath

36.2 79th pct 35.0 78th pct

Intersections/km² in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +2 higher in Mount Victoria

63 82nd pct 65 83rd pct

Mean slope in Blackheath in Mount Victoria +3.0 pts higher in Mount Victoria

10.0% 90th pct 13.0% 98th pct

Compare Blackheath with nearby areas

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Compare Mount Victoria with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackheath vs Mount Victoria [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115019/blackheath/vs/UCL121083/mount-victoria