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Princes Hill

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Princes Hill stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by high rents and well-off households.

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📍 Princes Hill, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,005▼ -3.4%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1512.7%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +20.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)32.0%

Older adults (45–64)21.6%

Seniors (65+)19.6%

Youth (15–24)13.4%

Children (0–14)12.7%

Marital status

In Princes Hill, Never married is the majority at 52%; Married is next at 35%.

Never married52%
Married35%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Princes Hill, Australia is the majority at 89%; England is next at 4%.

Australia73.2%

England3.3%

New Zealand1.9%

Italy1.5%

Vietnam0.5%

China0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Philippines0.4%

India0.3%

Ancestry

In Princes Hill, the largest group is English at 28%, followed by Australian (21%) and Irish (16%).

English33.9%

Australian24.8%

Irish18.7%

Italian13.4%

Scottish13.3%

German4.7%

Greek3.2%

Chinese3.1%

Dutch2.2%

Indian1.7%

Language

People using another language at home15.2%

Language used at home

In Princes Hill, English only is the majority at 91%; Italian is next at 3%.

English only79.9%

Italian2.7%

Greek1.8%

Arabic1.1%

Cantonese0.8%

Mandarin0.6%

Vietnamese0.6%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion57.1%

Religious affiliation

In Princes Hill, No religion is the majority at 61%; Christianity is next at 32%.

No religion61%
Christianity32%
Islam3%
Buddhism2%
Judaism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1281.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher58.0%

Highest year of school

In Princes Hill, Year 12 is the majority at 87%; Year 11 is next at 5%.

Year 1281.7%

Year 115.1%

Year 9 or below4.1%

Year 102.8%

Highest qualification level

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (9%).

Bachelor degree41.0%

Postgraduate degree26.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.8%

Certificate III / IV7.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.5%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Society & culture at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (13%).

Society & culture24.0%

Management & commerce14.0%

Health11.6%

Creative arts10.3%

Education7.8%

Engineering & related6.1%

Natural & physical sciences5.6%

Architecture & building5.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.5%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,156▲ +42.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,218▲ +35.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,924▲ +22.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week35.7%

Household income distribution

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between $4,000 or more (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%), with $650–$1,499 at 18%.

$4,000 or more26.9%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

$650–$1,49917.4%

Under $65015.5%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

Personal income distribution

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between Under $650 (31%) and $650–$1,499 (29%), with $1,500–$2,999 at 25%.

Under $65029.6%

$650–$1,49927.7%

$1,500–$2,99923.4%

$3,000 or more13.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.5%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Princes Hill, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 24%.

None62.9%

One condition22.0%

Two conditions5.5%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between Mental health (22%) and Other condition (19%), with Asthma at 17%.

Mental health10.4%

Other condition9.0%

Asthma8.0%

Arthritis7.4%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer3.5%

Diabetes2.5%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.9%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid20.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families11.9%People living alone32.5%▲ +8.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between 2 people (36%) and 1 person (32%), with 3 people at 15%.

2 people35.8%

1 person32.5%

3 people15.3%

4 people12.5%

5 people3.3%

6 or more1.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$462▲ +30.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000▲ +39.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting42.0%Homes owned outright35.5%Separate (detached) houses14.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.1%▲ +7.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

Rented42%
Owned outright36%
Owned with a mortgage17%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Princes Hill, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 57%; Flat or apartment is next at 29%.

Townhouse / semi-detached57%
Flat or apartment29%
Separate house14%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (36%), with 4 bedrooms at 12%.

3 bedrooms36.9%

2 bedrooms36.0%

4 bedrooms12.1%

1 bedroom11.1%

5 or more3.1%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Princes Hill, the largest group is $350–$549 at 32%, followed by $550–$749 (19%) and $750 or more (18%).

$350–$54930.5%

$550–$74918.2%

$750 or more16.8%

Under $20015.1%

$200–$34915.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Princes Hill, $3,000 or more is the majority at 53%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 23%.

$3,000 or more53.1%

$1,800–$2,99922.8%

Under $1,00015.9%

$1,000–$1,7999.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle16.7%▼ -5.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Princes Hill, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and No vehicle (17%).

1 vehicle46.7%

2 vehicles29.6%

No vehicle16.7%

3 vehicles4.2%

4 or more2.9%

How people get to work

In Princes Hill, Worked at home is the majority at 56%; Car (driver) is next at 26%.

Worked at home46.1%

Car (driver)21.6%

Bicycle6.2%

Walked5.8%

Car (passenger)1.9%

Bus0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.6%Recent arrivals from overseas12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.0%Labour-force participation65.9%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

Princes Hill splits fairly evenly between Professional & technical (18%) and Health care & social assistance (15%), with Education & training at 13%.

Professional & technical17.6%

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Education & training12.4%

Retail trade8.0%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Finance & insurance4.5%

Media & telecommunications3.6%

Arts & recreation3.6%

Construction3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Princes Hill, the largest group is Professionals at 48%, followed by Managers (16%) and Community & personal service (10%).

Professionals47.5%

Managers15.5%

Community & personal service9.9%

Clerical & administrative9.8%

Sales workers7.1%

Technicians & trades5.2%

Labourers2.7%

Machinery operators & drivers1.5%

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