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Cowes vs Rhyll

Name: Cowes vs Rhyll — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 5.9 km apart · Cowes profile · Rhyll profile

Cowes Rhyll

Cowes and Rhyll (L) are neighbouring coastal areas with distinct housing and amenity profiles. Cowes is larger and has a higher share of renters at 25.7%, compared to just 10.7% in Rhyll (L). Residents in Cowes have much better access to essential services, with 47.2% living within a 15-minute walk of health services and 47.8% near a school, while Rhyll (L) has no homes within that distance for either. In contrast, Rhyll (L) is dominated by detached houses (96.7%) and has a higher share of homes owned outright at 59.9%.

The gap in the typical age of residents has narrowed since 2011, and both areas are now far older than the national figure. They share similar household sizes and typical monthly mortgage payments. Both areas also have a similar proportion of adults working or looking for work, sitting around 43%. While Rhyll (L) has a higher share of university graduates (22.3%) and higher typical weekly earnings, both areas have an above-average rate of volunteering compared to the rest of Australia.

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Where they differ most

Population: 6,068 larger in Cowes Limited English: 0.9 pts higher in Cowes Other language: 6.0 pts higher in Cowes Renting: 15.0 pts higher in Cowes Separate houses: 12.8 pts higher in Rhyll

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cowes in Rhyll +6,068 larger in Cowes gap narrowing

6,797 86th pct 729 46th pct

Median age in Cowes in Rhyll +5 yrs older in Rhyll gap narrowing

56 yrs 86th pct 61 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

35.5% Seniors (65+) +4.3 pts ▸ 39.8%

27.2% Older adults (45–64) +4.6 pts ▸ 31.8%

17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.5 pts 12.6%

13.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.7 pts 9.2%

6.3% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 7.4%

Marital status

49.9% Married +10.6 pts ▸ 60.6%

24.2% Never married ◂ +5.3 pts 18.9%

12.3% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 10.8%

8.7% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 5.7%

4.7% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Cowes Rhyll

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.2% Australia +0.8 pts ▸ 73.9%

6.5% England +1.5 pts ▸ 8.0%

1.6% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% South Africa even 0.5%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

43.5% English +1.2 pts ▸ 44.7%

35.7% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 32.9%

11.9% Scottish +4.9 pts ▸ 16.7%

11.9% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 13.7%

3.6% German +1.6 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.2% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.5% Dutch even 2.5%

1.2% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

1.1% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%

1.0% Indian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.7% English only +4.4 pts ▸ 90.1%

1.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

46.7% No religion ◂ +2.8 pts 43.9%

42.4% Christianity +3.2 pts ▸ 45.5%

8.0% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.5% Year 12 +2.6 pts ▸ 47.1%

19.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.3 pts 16.9%

15.2% Year 11 +3.8 pts ▸ 19.1%

12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.4 pts 7.8%

Highest qualification level

30.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.8 pts 29.5%

18.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 17.2%

17.8% Bachelor degree +0.7 pts ▸ 18.5%

3.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

4.4% Postgraduate degree +3.1 pts ▸ 7.6%

2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

14.4% Management & commerce +1.8 pts ▸ 16.2%

12.7% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 15.8%

11.5% Society & culture ◂ +0.8 pts 10.8%

9.7% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

7.8% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 9.6%

9.6% Health ◂ +0.2 pts 9.4%

7.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.9 pts 4.1%

3.3% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 4.3%

2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Cowes in Rhyll +$107 higher in Rhyll gap steady

$590 35th pct $697 57th pct

Household income in Cowes in Rhyll +$169 higher in Rhyll gap narrowing

$1,029 27th pct $1,198 44th pct

Family income in Cowes in Rhyll +$138 higher in Rhyll gap narrowing

$1,350 29th pct $1,488 43rd pct

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 +1.3 pts ▸ 38.1%

25.8% Under $650 ◂ +2.7 pts 23.1%

21.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 21.1%

4.7% $4,000 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

4.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 6.7%

Personal income distribution

49.8% Under $650 ◂ +6.1 pts 43.8%

28.9% $650–$1,499 +3.2 pts ▸ 32.1%

9.2% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 11.4%

2.5% $3,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Arthritis +1.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

11.3% Mental health ◂ +0.5 pts 10.8%

9.8% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 9.1%

8.9% Asthma even 8.9%

6.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 6.3%

6.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 5.9%

5.1% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 4.8%

3.2% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%

1.3% Dementia ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.0% None ◂ +3.0 pts 50.1%

23.4% One condition +2.7 pts ▸ 26.1%

9.6% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 8.0%

5.3% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 4.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Cowes in Rhyll +0.1 larger in Cowes gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

44.0% Couples without children +13.2 pts ▸ 57.2%

40.3% Couples with children ◂ +6.3 pts 34.1%

14.9% One-parent families ◂ +7.8 pts 7.1%

0.6% Other families even 0.6%

Household size

41.5% 2 people +12.0 pts ▸ 53.5%

34.9% 1 person ◂ +6.5 pts 28.4%

10.0% 3 people ◂ +2.6 pts 7.4%

8.3% 4 people +0.4 pts ▸ 8.7%

4.0% 5 people ◂ +2.6 pts 1.3%

1.4% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cowes in Rhyll +$28 higher in Cowes gap narrowing

$331 70th pct $303 60th pct

Mortgage in Cowes in Rhyll +$11 higher in Cowes gap narrowing

$1,550 65th pct $1,539 65th pct

People / bedroom in Cowes in Rhyll +0.10 higher in Cowes gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.5% Owned outright +12.3 pts ▸ 59.9%

21.9% Owned with a mortgage +5.6 pts ▸ 27.4%

25.7% Rented ◂ +15.0 pts 10.7%

2.5% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%

2.5% Other tenure ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

83.8% Separate house +12.8 pts ▸ 96.7%

11.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.7 pts 1.0%

3.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.6 pts 1.3%

0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.8% 3 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 50.8%

29.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.0 pts 27.1%

16.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.0 pts 12.4%

5.0% 5 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.7 pts 2.0%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.6% $200–$349 +31.4 pts ▸ 75.0%

42.1% $350–$549 ◂ +1.5 pts 40.6%

8.6% Under $200 +0.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

0.7% $550–$749 ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.4 pts 29.3%

22.9% $1,800–$2,999 +8.8 pts ▸ 31.7%

21.8% Under $1,000 +6.3 pts ▸ 28.0%

9.8% $3,000 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 17.1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

54.1% Car (driver) ◂ +0.1 pts 54.0%

18.0% Worked at home +2.2 pts ▸ 20.2%

4.3% Walked +0.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.8% 2 vehicles +9.0 pts ▸ 45.8%

45.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.1 pts 32.9%

8.9% 3 vehicles +5.7 pts ▸ 14.6%

3.6% 4 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 6.4%

5.5% No vehicle ◂ +2.8 pts 2.7%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.2 pts 12.5%

13.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.4 pts 6.6%

10.8% Construction +1.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.5% Retail trade ◂ +2.1 pts 9.4%

5.4% Professional & technical +3.6 pts ▸ 9.1%

6.6% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 8.4%

3.7% Administrative & support +2.6 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +0.5 pts 5.2%

3.4% Other services +1.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.0% Manufacturing +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.3 pts 2.8%

2.0% Wholesale trade +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

13.6% Managers +6.9 pts ▸ 20.6%

16.4% Technicians & trades +2.4 pts ▸ 18.8%

16.7% Professionals ◂ +1.3 pts 15.3%

11.7% Sales workers +2.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +2.9 pts 10.5%

12.4% Labourers ◂ +4.1 pts 8.4%

10.3% Clerical & administrative +1.2 pts ▸ 11.5%

3.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.5 pts 1.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cowes in Rhyll +0.5 higher in Cowes

5.3 70th pct 4.9 61st pct

Types ≤15 min in Cowes in Rhyll +0.7 more in Cowes

5.3 62nd pct 4.6 50th pct

15-min city in Cowes in Rhyll +32.1 pts higher in Rhyll

51.8% 45th pct 83.9% 75th pct

Walk to shops in Cowes in Rhyll +27.0 pts higher in Rhyll

62.5% 53rd pct 89.5% 81st pct

Walk to transit in Cowes in Rhyll +23.9 pts higher in Rhyll

76.1% 68th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to school in Cowes in Rhyll +47.8 pts higher in Cowes

47.8% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Cowes in Rhyll +15.0 pts higher in Cowes

99.0% 80th pct 84.0% 35th pct

Walk to health in Cowes in Rhyll +47.2 pts higher in Cowes

47.2% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Cowes in Rhyll +1.7 more in Rhyll

23.0 61st pct 24.7 64th pct

Intersections/km² in Cowes in Rhyll +74 higher in Cowes

138 97th pct 64 82nd pct

Mean slope in Cowes in Rhyll +1.9 pts higher in Rhyll

3.8% 36th pct 5.6% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cowes vs Rhyll [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL214006/cowes/vs/UCL221061/rhyll