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Cowes vs Shoreham

Name: Cowes vs Shoreham — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Cowes profile · Shoreham profile

Cowes Shoreham

Cowes and Shoreham (L) are two different types of coastal settings. Cowes is a larger, somewhat walkable hub where 62.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 47.8% are near a school. Shoreham (L) is a car-dependent area with a much wealthier population; the typical weekly household income there is $2,013, which is far higher than the $1,029 in Cowes. Shoreham (L) also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 42.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 16.0% in Cowes.

These two areas have seen their differences grow as the gap in weekly household income has widened since 2011. Despite this, they share some basic traits, such as having similar proportions of children under 15 and almost identical numbers of people per home. Both are also home to an older population, with Shoreham (L) being slightly older, as the typical resident there is 60 compared to 56 in Cowes.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 26.8 pts higher in Shoreham Household income: $984 higher in Shoreham Year 12: 23.5 pts higher in Shoreham Population: 6,282 larger in Cowes Work from home: 22.3 pts higher in Shoreham

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cowes in Shoreham +6,282 larger in Cowes gap narrowing

6,797 86th pct 515 34th pct

Median age in Cowes in Shoreham +4 yrs older in Shoreham gap narrowing

56 yrs 86th pct 60 yrs 94th pct

Age structure

35.5% Seniors (65+) +3.2 pts ▸ 38.6%

27.2% Older adults (45–64) +2.1 pts ▸ 29.3%

17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.3 pts 12.8%

13.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.5 pts 13.4%

6.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.4 pts 3.9%

Marital status

49.9% Married +5.5 pts ▸ 55.4%

24.2% Never married ◂ +2.0 pts 22.2%

12.3% Divorced ◂ +3.5 pts 8.8%

8.7% Widowed +3.1 pts ▸ 11.8%

4.7% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 1.6%

Age & sex structure

Cowes Shoreham

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.2% Australia +6.8 pts ▸ 80.0%

6.5% England +0.3 pts ▸ 6.8%

1.6% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Italy ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%

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 +10.3 pts ▸ 53.8%

35.7% Australian ◂ +2.3 pts 33.4%

11.9% Scottish +3.3 pts ▸ 15.1%

11.9% Irish +1.1 pts ▸ 13.0%

3.6% German +1.3 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.2% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 3.5%

2.5% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 2.1%

1.2% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

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 +6.7 pts ▸ 92.4%

1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

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 +10.3 pts ▸ 57.1%

42.4% Christianity ◂ +5.7 pts 36.7%

8.0% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 5.2%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

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 +23.5 pts ▸ 68.0%

19.2% Year 10 ◂ +8.3 pts 10.9%

15.2% Year 11 ◂ +2.2 pts 13.0%

12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 4.2%

Highest qualification level

17.8% Bachelor degree +19.6 pts ▸ 37.5%

30.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.8 pts 15.6%

18.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.2 pts 11.4%

4.4% Postgraduate degree +12.7 pts ▸ 17.1%

3.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.6 pts ▸ 5.4%

2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.5% Society & culture +4.6 pts ▸ 16.2%

14.4% Management & commerce +0.2 pts ▸ 14.6%

12.7% Engineering & related ◂ +4.1 pts 8.6%

9.7% Education +2.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

9.6% Health +2.2 pts ▸ 11.7%

7.8% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 8.3%

7.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.2 pts 3.8%

3.3% Creative arts +3.7 pts ▸ 7.0%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +2.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cowes in Shoreham +$310 higher in Shoreham gap widening

$590 35th pct $900 87th pct

Household income in Cowes in Shoreham +$984 higher in Shoreham gap widening

$1,029 27th pct $2,013 87th pct

Family income in Cowes in Shoreham +$1,003 higher in Shoreham gap widening

$1,350 29th pct $2,353 88th pct

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.5 pts 25.3%

21.3% $1,500–$2,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 35.3%

25.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 13.2%

4.7% $4,000 or more +13.2 pts ▸ 17.9%

4.7% $3,000–$3,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 8.9%

Personal income distribution

49.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.5 pts 37.3%

28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.0 pts 26.9%

9.2% $1,500–$2,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 19.0%

2.5% $3,000 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 10.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Arthritis ◂ +4.6 pts 10.5%

11.3% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 6.2%

9.8% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 9.1%

8.9% Asthma ◂ +2.9 pts 6.0%

6.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 4.7%

6.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 3.3%

5.1% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 4.9%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +2.4 pts 0.8%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.6%

1.3% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 1.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.0% None +14.0 pts ▸ 67.0%

23.4% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 19.6%

9.6% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 7.0%

5.3% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

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

2.1 29th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

44.0% Couples without children +7.3 pts ▸ 51.4%

40.3% Couples with children +5.6 pts ▸ 45.9%

14.9% One-parent families ◂ +12.4 pts 2.5%

0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

41.5% 2 people +8.5 pts ▸ 50.0%

34.9% 1 person ◂ +9.7 pts 25.3%

8.3% 4 people +4.3 pts ▸ 12.6%

10.0% 3 people ◂ +3.1 pts 6.8%

4.0% 5 people ◂ +1.9 pts 2.1%

1.4% 6 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cowes in Shoreham +$129 higher in Shoreham gap narrowing

$331 70th pct $460 93rd pct

Mortgage in Cowes in Shoreham +$404 higher in Shoreham gap narrowing

$1,550 65th pct $1,954 87th pct

People / bedroom in Cowes in Shoreham even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.5% Owned outright +14.6 pts ▸ 62.1%

25.7% Rented ◂ +10.4 pts 15.3%

21.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.3 pts 20.5%

2.5% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

2.5% Other tenure ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

83.8% Separate house +16.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

11.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

3.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.8% 3 bedrooms +7.3 pts ▸ 51.1%

29.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 25.8%

16.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 8.9%

5.0% 5 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

3.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 1.6%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.6% $200–$349 ◂ +22.9 pts 20.7%

42.1% $350–$549 ◂ +14.5 pts 27.6%

0.7% $550–$749 +30.3 pts ▸ 31.0%

8.6% Under $200 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

22.9% $1,800–$2,999 +18.1 pts ▸ 41.0%

39.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.7 pts 17.9%

21.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.0 pts 12.8%

9.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

54.1% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 47.6%

18.0% Worked at home +22.3 pts ▸ 40.3%

4.3% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.8% 2 vehicles +15.9 pts ▸ 52.7%

45.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.2 pts 25.8%

8.9% 3 vehicles +5.1 pts ▸ 14.0%

3.6% 4 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 8.1%

5.5% No vehicle ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

10.8% Construction +7.6 pts ▸ 18.4%

13.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 pts 9.2%

13.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.7 pts 5.3%

11.5% Retail trade ◂ +3.2 pts 8.3%

5.4% Professional & technical +5.7 pts ▸ 11.2%

6.6% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 8.7%

5.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.3 pts 4.4%

4.0% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.7% Administrative & support +1.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.1% Public administration & safety +0.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.6% Rental & real estate +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

16.7% Professionals +15.4 pts ▸ 32.0%

13.6% Managers +10.6 pts ▸ 24.3%

16.4% Technicians & trades +3.5 pts ▸ 19.9%

13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +9.4 pts 3.9%

12.4% Labourers ◂ +9.5 pts 2.9%

11.7% Sales workers ◂ +5.9 pts 5.8%

10.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.2 pts 10.2%

3.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.6 pts 1.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Cowes in Shoreham +4.0 higher in Cowes

5.3 70th pct 1.3 13th pct

Types ≤15 min in Cowes in Shoreham +4.0 more in Cowes

5.3 62nd pct 1.3 12th pct

15-min city in Cowes in Shoreham +51.8 pts higher in Cowes

51.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Cowes in Shoreham +62.5 pts higher in Cowes

62.5% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Cowes in Shoreham +7.6 pts higher in Cowes

76.1% 68th pct 68.5% 62nd pct

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

47.8% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Cowes in Shoreham +99.0 pts higher in Cowes

99.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

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

47.2% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Cowes in Shoreham +17.1 more in Cowes

23.0 61st pct 5.8 12th pct

Intersections/km² in Cowes in Shoreham +124 higher in Cowes

138 97th pct 15 22nd pct

Mean slope in Cowes in Shoreham +3.3 pts higher in Shoreham

3.8% 36th pct 7.1% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cowes vs Shoreham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL214006/cowes/vs/UCL221065/shoreham