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Melbourne vs Wonga Park - South

Name: Melbourne vs Wonga Park - South — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Melbourne profile · Wonga Park - South profile

Melbourne Wonga Park - South

Melbourne and Wonga Park - South (L) are nearby but very different places. Melbourne is a large, diverse hub where 36.9% of people were born overseas and 35.6% use a language other than English at home. In contrast, Wonga Park - South (L) is sparsely populated and far more homogenous, with only 14% born overseas and 1.8% using another language. There is also a stark wealth and housing gap; typical weekly household income in Wonga Park - South (L) is $3,050, far higher than the $1,906 seen in Melbourne. While every home in Wonga Park - South (L) is a separate house, only 66.1% of Melbourne homes are.

Both areas are almost identical in the share of people who have served in the Defence Force. However, the gaps between them are often widening. The age gap has grown, with residents now far older in Wonga Park - South (L), and the difference in rental rates has increased since 2011. This is further reflected in their layout: Melbourne is very walkable with high access to schools and shops, whereas Wonga Park - South (L) is mostly car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Other language: 33.8 pts higher in Melbourne Separate houses: 33.9 pts higher in Wonga Park - South Population: 4,585,315 larger in Melbourne Renting: 23.9 pts higher in Melbourne Limited English: 5.7 pts higher in Melbourne

Demographics & Identity

Population in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +4,585,315 larger in Melbourne gap widening

4,585,537 100th pct 222 11th pct

Median age in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +8 yrs older in Wonga Park - South gap widening

37 yrs 21st pct 45 yrs 50th pct

Age structure

23.4% Older adults (45–64) +10.8 pts ▸ 34.2%

31.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.5 pts 10.8%

17.9% Children (0–14) +3.2 pts ▸ 21.2%

15.0% Seniors (65+) +3.5 pts ▸ 18.5%

12.3% Youth (15–24) +1.2 pts ▸ 13.5%

Marital status

46.8% Married +21.2 pts ▸ 68.0%

38.2% Never married ◂ +16.1 pts 22.1%

7.6% Divorced ◂ +4.1 pts 3.5%

2.8% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.5% Widowed ◂ +2.2 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Melbourne Wonga Park - South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

58.8% Australia +21.8 pts ▸ 80.6%

2.7% England +4.1 pts ▸ 6.8%

5.1% India ◂ +2.8 pts 2.3%

3.6% China ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Vietnam ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Italy ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

24.8% English +23.4 pts ▸ 48.2%

22.5% Australian +9.0 pts ▸ 31.5%

8.2% Irish +6.7 pts ▸ 14.9%

6.9% Scottish +5.7 pts ▸ 12.6%

2.8% German +6.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

8.8% Chinese ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

6.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 5.0%

5.5% Indian ◂ +2.3 pts 3.2%

3.6% Greek ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.5% Vietnamese ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.4% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

59.6% English only +34.1 pts ▸ 93.7%

4.6% Mandarin ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

2.5% Vietnamese ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.2% Greek ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.0% Punjabi ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.9% Arabic ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.7% Cantonese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Hindi ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

40.0% Christianity +9.1 pts ▸ 49.1%

36.9% No religion +6.8 pts ▸ 43.7%

6.1% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 5.4%

5.5% Islam ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.3% Hinduism ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Buddhism ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% Other religions ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Judaism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

67.9% Year 12 +2.3 pts ▸ 70.2%

8.3% Year 11 +4.2 pts ▸ 12.4%

9.1% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.2 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

33.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.9 pts 29.3%

18.3% Certificate III / IV +11.9 pts ▸ 30.2%

15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.1 pts ▸ 16.4%

14.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.6 pts 3.4%

4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 2.6%

1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.3% Management & commerce ◂ +7.5 pts 13.8%

7.3% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 13.8%

5.1% Architecture & building +7.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

12.5% Society & culture +0.4 pts ▸ 12.9%

12.2% Engineering & related ◂ +0.1 pts 12.1%

9.8% Health +1.4 pts ▸ 11.2%

3.9% Natural & physical sciences +4.7 pts ▸ 8.6%

5.4% Information technology ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

5.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 3.4%

4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.9 pts 2.6%

1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +$127 higher in Wonga Park - South gap widening

$844 82nd pct $971 89th pct

Household income in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +$1,144 higher in Wonga Park - South gap widening

$1,906 84th pct $3,050 100th pct

Family income in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +$920 higher in Wonga Park - South gap widening

$2,255 86th pct $3,175 100th pct

Household income distribution

30.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 pts 15.7%

14.4% $4,000 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 24.3%

23.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.5 pts 14.3%

11.2% $3,000–$3,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 18.6%

14.1% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 10.0%

Personal income distribution

38.7% Under $650 ◂ +9.1 pts 29.7%

30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.8 pts 29.7%

19.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.4 pts ▸ 24.4%

5.7% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 8.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

6.8% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.7% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.7% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 5.0%

3.3% Heart disease +1.6 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.4 pts 4.1%

2.5% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 1.4%

1.2% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.8% None ◂ +6.1 pts 61.7%

17.8% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 19.8%

5.1% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 5.9%

2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +0.5 larger in Wonga Park - South gap widening

2.6 71st pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

62.0% Couples with children +6.7 pts ▸ 68.7%

23.8% Couples without children +0.8 pts ▸ 24.6%

12.9% One-parent families ◂ +7.2 pts 5.6%

1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.2% 2 people ◂ +1.2 pts 30.0%

17.2% 4 people +10.0 pts ▸ 27.1%

25.1% 1 person ◂ +13.7 pts 11.4%

16.9% 3 people ◂ +9.8 pts 7.1%

6.5% 5 people +6.4 pts ▸ 12.9%

3.1% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +$39 higher in Melbourne gap narrowing

$391 86th pct $352 76th pct

Mortgage in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +$400 higher in Wonga Park - South gap narrowing

$2,000 88th pct $2,400 98th pct

People / bedroom in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +0.10 higher in Melbourne gap steady

0.90 88th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Owned with a mortgage +17.9 pts ▸ 54.3%

29.6% Owned outright +10.4 pts ▸ 40.0%

31.0% Rented ◂ +23.9 pts 7.1%

1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

66.1% Separate house +33.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

17.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

16.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.3% 3 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 40.0%

26.2% 4 bedrooms +5.2 pts ▸ 31.4%

21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.9 pts 4.3%

5.6% 5 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 15.7%

6.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

51.2% $350–$549 ◂ +51.2 pts 0.0%

23.2% $200–$349 ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%

10.3% $550–$749 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

7.0% Under $200 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

4.8% $750 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

21.0% $3,000 or more +29.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

34.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.9 pts 21.1%

24.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.6 pts 21.1%

12.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.1 pts 7.9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

45.7% Car (driver) ◂ +1.3 pts 44.3%

29.5% Worked at home +3.6 pts ▸ 33.0%

3.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 2.6%

2.1% Train ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

2.0% Walked ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.7% 2 vehicles +17.6 pts ▸ 54.3%

38.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.7 pts 14.3%

10.7% 3 vehicles +13.6 pts ▸ 24.3%

5.6% 4 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 10.0%

9.0% No vehicle ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.6% Health care & social assistance +7.2 pts ▸ 20.9%

8.9% Construction +7.7 pts ▸ 16.5%

8.8% Education & training +1.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.9% Professional & technical ◂ +7.3 pts 2.6%

9.4% Retail trade ◂ +4.2 pts 5.2%

6.8% Manufacturing +0.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

4.8% Finance & insurance +2.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.8 pts 4.3%

5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 5.2%

3.3% Administrative & support +2.0 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.6% Professionals +4.6 pts ▸ 32.2%

11.7% Technicians & trades +9.1 pts ▸ 20.9%

13.9% Managers +6.1 pts ▸ 20.0%

12.8% Clerical & administrative +0.2 pts ▸ 13.0%

10.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.6 pts 7.8%

8.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.5 pts 7.8%

7.7% Labourers ◂ +2.5 pts 5.2%

5.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +4.5 higher in Melbourne

7.4 100th pct 2.9 29th pct

Types ≤15 min in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +4.6 more in Melbourne

6.9 90th pct 2.3 21st pct

15-min city in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +77.9 pts higher in Melbourne

86.6% 78th pct 8.8% 31st pct

Walk to shops in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +85.7 pts higher in Melbourne

85.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +6.2 pts higher in Wonga Park - South

93.8% 89th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to school in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +90.2 pts higher in Melbourne

90.2% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +90.2 pts higher in Melbourne

98.9% 79th pct 8.8% 3rd pct

Walk to health in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +76.9 pts higher in Melbourne

76.9% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +4.1 more in Wonga Park - South

13.9 36th pct 18.0 49th pct

Intersections/km² in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +196 higher in Melbourne

244 100th pct 48 71st pct

Mean slope in Melbourne in Wonga Park - South +8.6 pts higher in Wonga Park - South

4.7% 51st pct 13.3% 98th pct

Compare Melbourne with nearby areas

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Compare Wonga Park - South with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Melbourne vs Wonga Park - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL201001/melbourne/vs/UCL222103/wonga-park-south