Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Hurstbridge

15 km²

Hurstbridge has far fewer renters than most areas and a smaller-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Hurstbridge, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,554▲ +1.2%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +7.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over15.5%Children under 1519.9%People in a de facto relationship14.0%▲ +27.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.7%

Young adults (25–44)22.7%

Children (0–14)19.9%

Seniors (65+)15.5%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

Married50%
Never married36%
Divorced8%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.1%

England4.9%

New Zealand1.0%

Italy0.3%

India0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

South Africa0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (13%).

English42.1%

Australian41.8%

Irish16.7%

Scottish14.1%

German5.5%

Italian5.4%

Dutch2.6%

Greek1.5%

Chinese0.7%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Greek (0%).

English only93.9%

Italian0.3%

Greek0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion60.2%

Religious affiliation

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is No religion at 63%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion63%
Christianity35%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.4%

Highest year of school

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 11 (16%) and Year 10 (13%).

Year 1263.5%

Year 1115.5%

Year 1012.4%

Year 9 or below6.2%

Highest qualification level

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 34%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV31.5%

Bachelor degree28.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Postgraduate degree8.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.2%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related15.8%

Society & culture13.7%

Education12.4%

Management & commerce12.0%

Health10.9%

Architecture & building8.9%

Creative arts7.0%

Natural & physical sciences4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.5%

Agriculture & environment3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$898▲ +35.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,168▲ +34.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,402▲ +33.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.7%

Household income distribution

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%

$650–$1,49920.3%

$3,000–$3,99915.7%

$4,000 or more14.0%

Under $65011.3%

Personal income distribution

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65038.2%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99923.0%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.6%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.1%

One condition22.4%

Two conditions6.0%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health10.4%

Asthma9.3%

Other condition8.7%

Arthritis8.6%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer3.4%

Diabetes3.0%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.6%People providing unpaid care14.9%People caring for children unpaid33.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -6.7%since 2011 One-parent families11.3%People living alone17.3%▲ +7.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children67%
Couples without children22%
One-parent families11%
Other families0%

Household size

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 4 people (21%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people30.6%

4 people21.3%

3 people18.5%

1 person17.3%

5 people9.2%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +60.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting10.5%Homes owned outright35.7%Separate (detached) houses96.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.8%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 53%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (11%).

Owned with a mortgage53%
Owned outright36%
Rented11%
Other tenure0%

Types of homes

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house98%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).

3 bedrooms47.1%

4 bedrooms31.8%

2 bedrooms8.6%

5 or more7.8%

1 bedroom2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is $350–$549 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (19%) and $200–$349 (18%).

$350–$54947.7%

Under $20017.2%

$200–$34916.4%

$550–$74910.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99937.7%

$1,000–$1,79926.9%

Under $1,00015.6%

$3,000 or more15.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.2%▼ -31.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles40.0%

1 vehicle24.5%

3 vehicles18.5%

4 or more14.7%

No vehicle2.2%

How people get to work

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Train (2%).

Car (driver)51.5%

Worked at home26.7%

Train1.8%

Car (passenger)1.8%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.1%Recent arrivals from overseas3.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation69.6%Employed full-time56.3%

Industries people work in

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (13%).

Construction17.4%

Health care & social assistance14.5%

Education & training12.6%

Public administration & safety7.6%

Retail trade7.5%

Professional & technical6.9%

Manufacturing4.9%

Other services4.4%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Transport & warehousing3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Hurstbridge, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals25.4%

Technicians & trades19.7%

Managers13.7%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Community & personal service11.3%

Sales workers6.4%

Labourers6.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Areas within Hurstbridge

Hurstbridge Block 1 Hurstbridge Block 2 Hurstbridge Block 3 Hurstbridge Block 4 Hurstbridge Block 5 Hurstbridge Block 6 Hurstbridge Block 7 Hurstbridge Block 8 Hurstbridge Block 9 Hurstbridge Block 10

Nearby areas

Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek Doreen - South Plenty - Yarrambat Doreen - North Research - North Warrandyte Eltham South Morang - South South Morang - North

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