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Perth vs Herne Hill

Name: Perth vs Herne Hill — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Perth profile · Herne Hill profile

Perth Herne Hill

Perth (WA) and Herne Hill (L) are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Perth (WA) is much more diverse and highly qualified, with 36.4% of people born overseas and 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. It is also wealthier, with 24.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. In contrast, Herne Hill (L) is a residential area where every home is a separate house. It has a higher share of children under 15 (25.8%) and far fewer adults with university degrees (3.0%).

Since 2011, these two areas have seen several gaps between them narrow. The difference in the share of overseas-born residents and the gap in typical personal incomes have both fallen. They still share a similar number of people per home and a similar share of residents who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. While Perth (WA) is very walkable, Herne Hill (L) is somewhat walkable, though both are close to public transport.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,043,367 larger in Perth Year 12: 24.7 pts higher in Perth PT commute: 5.3 pts higher in Perth Bachelor+: 23.9 pts higher in Perth Separate houses: 22.8 pts higher in Herne Hill

Demographics & Identity

Population in Perth in Herne Hill +2,043,367 larger in Perth gap widening

2,043,762 92nd pct 395 26th pct

Median age in Perth in Herne Hill +1 yrs older in Herne Hill gap narrowing

37 yrs 21st pct 38 yrs 25th pct

Age structure

29.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.2 pts 25.8%

19.0% Children (0–14) +6.8 pts ▸ 25.8%

24.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 23.3%

15.7% Seniors (65+) +1.5 pts ▸ 17.2%

12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.0 pts 8.1%

Marital status

47.5% Married +2.2 pts ▸ 49.7%

36.2% Never married +1.4 pts ▸ 37.6%

8.7% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 7.4%

4.4% Widowed +2.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

3.2% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Perth Herne Hill

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

59.1% Australia +20.6 pts ▸ 79.7%

7.9% England ◂ +0.6 pts 7.3%

2.8% India ◂ +1.8 pts 1.0%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 1.5%

1.8% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 1.3%

1.5% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% China ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Vietnam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Italy even 0.8%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

36.8% English +10.0 pts ▸ 46.8%

27.8% Australian +8.9 pts ▸ 36.7%

8.8% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 7.3%

8.7% Scottish ◂ +1.8 pts 6.8%

5.5% Italian +2.6 pts ▸ 8.1%

5.5% Chinese ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

3.6% Indian ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.8% German ◂ +1.0 pts 1.8%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%

1.1% Vietnamese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

73.6% English only +14.2 pts ▸ 87.8%

2.4% Mandarin ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Vietnamese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Punjabi ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Hindi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

42.1% No religion +6.3 pts ▸ 48.4%

41.8% Christianity +3.5 pts ▸ 45.3%

6.5% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 5.1%

3.1% Islam ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.6% Buddhism ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% Hinduism ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other religions ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Judaism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

62.4% Year 12 ◂ +24.7 pts 37.7%

17.4% Year 10 +16.5 pts ▸ 33.8%

8.1% Year 11 +3.9 pts ▸ 12.0%

6.2% Year 9 or below +4.7 pts ▸ 10.9%

Highest qualification level

25.9% Certificate III / IV +27.8 pts ▸ 53.7%

28.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.3 pts 6.1%

15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.3% Certificate I / II +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

16.7% Engineering & related +10.5 pts ▸ 27.2%

19.0% Management & commerce ◂ +8.8 pts 10.2%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.4 pts ▸ 11.6%

11.4% Society & culture ◂ +1.2 pts 10.2%

11.0% Health ◂ +3.5 pts 7.5%

7.9% Education ◂ +2.4 pts 5.4%

4.9% Architecture & building +1.2 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.5% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.5% Agriculture & environment +2.6 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.9% Information technology ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Perth in Herne Hill +$179 higher in Perth gap narrowing

$862 85th pct $683 54th pct

Household income in Perth in Herne Hill +$475 higher in Perth gap steady

$1,863 83rd pct $1,388 60th pct

Family income in Perth in Herne Hill +$554 higher in Perth gap narrowing

$2,262 87th pct $1,708 59th pct

Household income distribution

23.4% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 32.6%

29.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 27.7%

14.3% Under $650 +5.5 pts ▸ 19.9%

13.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 5.0%

10.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.0 pts 2.8%

Personal income distribution

38.3% Under $650 +1.9 pts ▸ 40.3%

29.2% $650–$1,499 +3.1 pts ▸ 32.2%

20.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 13.1%

6.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 1.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.4% Mental health ◂ +2.0 pts 6.3%

7.4% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.6% Other condition even 7.6%

7.3% Asthma ◂ +0.7 pts 6.6%

4.3% Diabetes +1.7 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.5% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

1.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%

0.8% Stroke even 0.8%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.6% None ◂ +0.8 pts 65.8%

18.2% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 16.5%

5.3% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%

2.5% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Perth in Herne Hill +0.2 larger in Herne Hill gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 2.8 81st pct

Family composition

60.0% Couples with children +1.1 pts ▸ 61.1%

25.4% Couples without children ◂ +3.6 pts 21.8%

13.4% One-parent families +1.5 pts ▸ 15.0%

1.2% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Household size

32.8% 2 people ◂ +0.2 pts 32.6%

25.2% 1 person ◂ +1.1 pts 24.1%

16.4% 3 people +2.0 pts ▸ 18.4%

16.5% 4 people ◂ +2.3 pts 14.2%

6.3% 5 people +0.8 pts ▸ 7.1%

2.8% 6 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 6.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Perth in Herne Hill +$50 higher in Perth gap narrowing

$350 75th pct $300 59th pct

Mortgage in Perth in Herne Hill +$205 higher in Perth

$1,900 86th pct $1,695 75th pct

People / bedroom in Perth in Herne Hill even gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.7% Owned with a mortgage +5.1 pts ▸ 46.8%

28.3% Owned outright +6.4 pts ▸ 34.8%

27.0% Rented ◂ +14.3 pts 12.8%

1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

77.2% Separate house +22.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

14.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

7.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.0% 3 bedrooms +21.1 pts ▸ 58.2%

38.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.8 pts 29.1%

12.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.2 pts 3.5%

6.3% 5 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 5.0%

3.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

34.2% $200–$349 +26.9 pts ▸ 61.1%

43.4% $350–$549 ◂ +4.5 pts 38.9%

10.4% Under $200 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

6.4% $550–$749 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

2.5% $750 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.6% $1,000–$1,799 +17.9 pts ▸ 48.5%

35.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +11.2 pts 24.2%

15.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 10.6%

12.7% Under $1,000 +0.9 pts ▸ 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.1% Car (driver) +3.9 pts ▸ 66.0%

7.5% Worked at home ◂ +4.4 pts 3.1%

4.4% Car (passenger) +2.5 pts ▸ 6.9%

3.1% Bus ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.2% Train ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Walked ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.1 pts 33.8%

35.5% 1 vehicle +2.1 pts ▸ 37.6%

12.8% 3 vehicles +6.0 pts ▸ 18.8%

6.7% 4 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

5.1% No vehicle ◂ +2.8 pts 2.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.7 pts 12.6%

6.5% Accommodation & food +4.2 pts ▸ 10.7%

6.0% Public administration & safety +4.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.9% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 8.2%

8.8% Education & training ◂ +4.4 pts 4.4%

8.8% Construction even 8.8%

6.5% Mining +1.6 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.8 pts 3.1%

5.2% Manufacturing +1.7 pts ▸ 6.9%

4.5% Transport & warehousing +2.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

3.9% Other services +2.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

2.5% Wholesale trade +3.1 pts ▸ 5.7%

Occupations people work in

24.0% Professionals ◂ +14.6 pts 9.4%

14.5% Technicians & trades +7.5 pts ▸ 22.0%

12.0% Community & personal service +1.8 pts ▸ 13.8%

12.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.8 pts 10.7%

6.9% Machinery operators & drivers +5.1 pts ▸ 11.9%

11.8% Managers ◂ +5.5 pts 6.3%

8.6% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.0% Sales workers +1.5 pts ▸ 9.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Perth in Herne Hill +1.9 higher in Perth

6.2 87th pct 4.3 49th pct

Types ≤15 min in Perth in Herne Hill +1.7 more in Perth

5.9 74th pct 4.2 43rd pct

15-min city in Perth in Herne Hill +52.3 pts higher in Perth

74.1% 64th pct 21.7% 35th pct

Walk to shops in Perth in Herne Hill +70.3 pts higher in Perth

70.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Perth in Herne Hill +4.2 pts higher in Herne Hill

95.3% 92nd pct 99.5% 100th pct

Walk to school in Perth in Herne Hill +18.7 pts higher in Herne Hill

81.3% 65th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to a park in Perth in Herne Hill +2.8 pts higher in Herne Hill

97.2% 68th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Perth in Herne Hill +55.8 pts higher in Perth

55.8% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Perth in Herne Hill +2.5 more in Herne Hill

15.2 40th pct 17.7 48th pct

Intersections/km² in Perth in Herne Hill +106 higher in Perth

166 100th pct 60 80th pct

Mean slope in Perth in Herne Hill +1.8 pts higher in Perth

6.1% 68th pct 4.3% 45th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Perth vs Herne Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL501001/perth/vs/UCL522029/herne-hill