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Brimbank vs Maribyrnong

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 8.4 km apart · Brimbank profile · Maribyrnong profile

Brimbank Maribyrnong

Brimbank and Maribyrnong are neighbouring areas in Greater Melbourne with very different housing and social profiles. Brimbank has a much higher share of separate houses (81.5% compared to 49.7% in Maribyrnong) and larger homes, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms. It is also more diverse, with a far higher share of people born overseas (48.2%) and those using another language at home (57.3%). Maribyrnong is marked by higher levels of education and income; 40.8% of adults there hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 28.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, both far higher than the figures in Brimbank.

They are almost identical in the size and number of their schools, as well as the share of people with long-term health conditions. However, other gaps are widening. Since 2011, Maribyrnong has seen a much larger increase in people working from home and a growing difference in the share of residents who report having no religion. While Brimbank is more likely to have homes owned outright, Maribyrnong has a much higher share of renters.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +109,409 larger in Brimbank gap steady
194,618 87th pct 85,209 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 182,735
  • First area, 2016: 194,319
  • First area, 2021: 194,618
  • Second area, 2011: 71,635
  • Second area, 2016: 82,288
  • Second area, 2021: 85,209
Median age in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2 yrs older in Brimbank gap widening
37 yrs 24th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.3 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
0.4% 3rd pct 0.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Aged 65+ in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +5.4 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
16.3% 31st pct 10.9% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Under 15 in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.8 pts higher in Brimbank gap steady
17.3% 46th pct 15.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
De facto in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +9.8 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
6.7% 3rd pct 16.5% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Age structure

29.3% Young adults (25–44) +11.2 pts ▸ 40.5%
24.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.0 pts 22.5%
17.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.8 pts 15.6%
16.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.4 pts 10.9%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.0 pts 10.6%

Marital status

35.7% Never married +12.8 pts ▸ 48.5%
46.8% Married ◂ +9.9 pts 37.0%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 7.9%
5.3% Widowed ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%
3.7% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Brimbank Maribyrnong

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

  • 85+ in Brimbank: 0.7% males, 1.2% females; 85+ in Maribyrnong: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brimbank: 0.9% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Maribyrnong: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Brimbank: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Maribyrnong: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
  • 70–74 in Brimbank: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Maribyrnong: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Brimbank: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 65–69 in Maribyrnong: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 60–64 in Brimbank: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Maribyrnong: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 55–59 in Brimbank: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Maribyrnong: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 50–54 in Brimbank: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Maribyrnong: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brimbank: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Maribyrnong: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Brimbank: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 40–44 in Maribyrnong: 3.9% males, 3.9% females
  • 35–39 in Brimbank: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Maribyrnong: 5.1% males, 4.9% females
  • 30–34 in Brimbank: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Maribyrnong: 5.8% males, 5.8% females
  • 25–29 in Brimbank: 4.4% males, 3.7% females; 25–29 in Maribyrnong: 5.6% males, 5.3% females
  • 20–24 in Brimbank: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Maribyrnong: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in Brimbank: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Maribyrnong: 2.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brimbank: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 10–14 in Maribyrnong: 2.4% males, 2.2% females
  • 5–9 in Brimbank: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Maribyrnong: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Brimbank: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Maribyrnong: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +10.1 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
48.2% 100th pct 38.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.1%
  • First area, 2016: 47.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%

Country of birth

45.9% Australia +11.2 pts ▸ 57.0%
13.0% Vietnam ◂ +4.0 pts 9.0%
4.2% India ◂ +0.8 pts 3.4%
3.0% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%
0.8% England +1.4 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.3% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.1% China +0.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.4% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
0.6% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

11.6% English +11.8 pts ▸ 23.4%
12.6% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 20.7%
16.9% Vietnamese ◂ +5.5 pts 11.4%
3.0% Irish +6.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.8% Chinese +2.5 pts ▸ 9.3%
2.5% Scottish +4.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.2% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
4.0% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 2.2%
3.8% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%
3.4% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 3.1%
1.4% German +1.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.4% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

Language

Other language in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +19.2 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
57.3% 95th pct 38.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.2%
  • First area, 2016: 58.4%
  • First area, 2021: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%
Limited English in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +5.8 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
13.6% 100th pct 7.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%

Language used at home

36.3% English only +20.3 pts ▸ 56.6%
18.5% Vietnamese ◂ +6.9 pts 11.7%
2.1% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.4% Mandarin +1.0 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.4% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%
2.2% Punjabi ◂ +1.9 pts 0.3%
2.2% Arabic ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%
2.0% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%
1.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%
0.9% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Religion

No religion in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +23.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
21.2% 7th pct 45.2% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%

Religious affiliation

48.3% Christianity ◂ +16.1 pts 32.2%
21.2% No religion +23.9 pts ▸ 45.2%
11.1% Buddhism ◂ +3.1 pts 8.0%
7.5% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 6.8%
6.7% Islam ◂ +2.7 pts 4.0%
3.1% Hinduism even 3.1%
2.1% Other religions ◂ +1.5 pts 0.6%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +15.0 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
57.7% 80th pct 72.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.0%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.8%
Bachelor+ in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +21.0 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
19.8% 74th pct 40.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Schools in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +37 more in Brimbank
59 87th pct 22 74th pct
Schools/1k kids in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.09 more in Brimbank
1.75 14th pct 1.66 12th pct
Students in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +17,756 more in Brimbank
29,462 87th pct 11,706 79th pct
Avg size in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +33 larger in Maribyrnong
499 82nd pct 532 85th pct
ICSEA in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +62 higher in Maribyrnong
1,002 68th pct 1,064 86th pct

Highest year of school

57.7% Year 12 +15.0 pts ▸ 72.8%
17.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.4 pts 8.8%
9.9% Year 10 ◂ +3.7 pts 6.3%
7.7% Year 11 ◂ +2.0 pts 5.7%

Highest qualification level

27.4% Bachelor degree +10.0 pts ▸ 37.4%
23.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.1 pts 13.3%
8.1% Postgraduate degree +8.4 pts ▸ 16.5%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 12.9%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

19.4% Management & commerce +1.2 pts ▸ 20.6%
14.1% Engineering & related ◂ +4.6 pts 9.5%
11.0% Society & culture +2.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
7.7% Health +1.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.1% Creative arts +5.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.2% Education +0.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.9 pts 4.3%
5.4% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 4.1%
3.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$354 higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
$611 18th pct $965 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $429
  • First area, 2016: $487
  • First area, 2021: $611
  • Second area, 2011: $577
  • Second area, 2016: $703
  • Second area, 2021: $965
Household income in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$492 higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
$1,506 59th pct $1,998 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,106
  • First area, 2016: $1,263
  • First area, 2021: $1,506
  • Second area, 2011: $1,257
  • Second area, 2016: $1,551
  • Second area, 2021: $1,998
Family income in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$820 higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
$1,674 40th pct $2,494 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,195
  • First area, 2016: $1,358
  • First area, 2021: $1,674
  • Second area, 2011: $1,525
  • Second area, 2016: $1,913
  • Second area, 2021: $2,494
High earners in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +11.1 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
5.8% 23rd pct 16.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
High-income homes in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +11.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
17.1% 63rd pct 28.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%

Household income distribution

29.7% $1,500–$2,999 +0.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
28.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.6 pts 22.1%
17.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.9 pts 13.9%
7.8% $4,000 or more +8.4 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.3% $3,000–$3,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

47.9% Under $650 ◂ +13.4 pts 34.5%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 29.6%
11.9% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 22.9%
1.7% $3,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 6.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong
24.4% 27th pct 25.2% 30th pct
Mental health in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +3.7 pts higher in Maribyrnong
6.2% 23rd pct 9.9% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2.4 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
7.7% 87th pct 5.3% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Mental health +3.7 pts ▸ 9.9%
7.3% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 8.5%
7.6% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.0% Arthritis ◂ +1.7 pts 5.2%
6.4% Diabetes ◂ +2.5 pts 4.0%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 2.3%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.9% None +0.5 pts ▸ 67.4%
16.6% One condition +1.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
5.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 4.8%
2.8% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
6.9% 4th pct 11.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Unpaid carers in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.3 pts higher in Brimbank gap steady
12.2% 51st pct 10.9% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Unpaid child care in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.1 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
22.8% 32nd pct 22.9% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
Defence service in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.3 pts higher in Maribyrnong
0.8% 1st pct 1.1% 6th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.2 pts higher in Brimbank gap narrowing
16.6% 15th pct 16.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +214 larger in Brimbank
853 60th pct 639 53rd pct
Median age in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4 yrs older in Maribyrnong
26 yrs 57th pct 30 yrs 79th pct
Year 12 in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +23.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
40.5% 72nd pct 63.9% 95th pct
Unemployment in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +6.2 pts higher in Brimbank
12.7% 58th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Median income in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$356 higher in Maribyrnong
$517 40th pct $873 89th pct
Household income in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$269 higher in Maribyrnong
$1,548 65th pct $1,817 81st pct
Indigenous language in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong
8.9% 74th pct 11.1% 80th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.5 larger in Brimbank gap widening
2.9 89th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4.5 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
18.2% 82nd pct 13.6% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Living alone in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +9.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
20.4% 11th pct 29.7% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Family composition

60.1% Couples with children ◂ +4.4 pts 55.6%
20.1% Couples without children +8.3 pts ▸ 28.4%
18.2% One-parent families ◂ +4.5 pts 13.6%
1.7% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Household size

28.7% 2 people +4.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.4% 1 person +9.2 pts ▸ 29.7%
18.7% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 16.6%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +4.0 pts 14.2%
8.2% 5 people ◂ +3.8 pts 4.4%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$30 higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
$346 75th pct $376 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $265
  • First area, 2016: $300
  • First area, 2021: $346
  • Second area, 2011: $280
  • Second area, 2016: $330
  • Second area, 2021: $376
Mortgage in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +$400 higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
$1,700 69th pct $2,100 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,600
  • First area, 2016: $1,599
  • First area, 2021: $1,700
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,100
People / bedroom in Brimbankin Maribyrnong even gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +16.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap steady
26.7% 55th pct 42.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Owned outright in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +15.1 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
36.2% 46th pct 21.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.5%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Separate houses in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +31.8 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
81.5% 29th pct 49.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.3%
  • First area, 2016: 82.0%
  • First area, 2021: 81.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.7%
3+ bedrooms in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +32.7 pts higher in Brimbank gap widening
85.5% 90th pct 52.8% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.6%
  • First area, 2016: 84.3%
  • First area, 2021: 85.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%

How homes are owned or rented

26.7% Rented +16.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
36.2% Owned outright ◂ +15.1 pts 21.1%
33.2% Owned with a mortgage +0.1 pts ▸ 33.4%
2.2% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 1.4%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

81.5% Separate house ◂ +31.8 pts 49.7%
4.3% Flat or apartment +21.3 pts ▸ 25.6%
14.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +10.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.1% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

54.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.1 pts 37.7%
10.5% 2 bedrooms +24.7 pts ▸ 35.2%
25.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.4 pts 12.5%
2.0% 1 bedroom +8.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 2.6%
0.2% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

43.8% $350–$549 +2.0 pts ▸ 45.8%
39.4% $200–$349 ◂ +11.5 pts 27.9%
8.9% Under $200 +2.1 pts ▸ 11.0%
1.4% $550–$749 +8.8 pts ▸ 10.3%
1.1% $750 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.6% $1,800–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 34.2%
32.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +8.7 pts 23.9%
10.0% $3,000 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
18.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.0 pts 12.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +5.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
7.1% 73rd pct 12.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Work from home in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +18.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
17.9% 74th pct 36.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.1%
PT commute in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
3.7% 80th pct 5.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
PT stops in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +372 more in Brimbank
829 86th pct 457 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.10 more in Maribyrnong
4.26 62nd pct 5.36 76th pct
Departures/1k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1,250.3 more in Maribyrnong
1,292.4 84th pct 2,542.7 96th pct
PT routes in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +23 more in Brimbank
55 86th pct 32 79th pct
Stop walk in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +5 longer in Brimbank
6 38th pct 1 0th pct
Drive to city in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +8 longer in Brimbank
21 29th pct 13 14th pct

How people get to work

57.0% Car (driver) ◂ +20.9 pts 36.2%
17.9% Worked at home +18.2 pts ▸ 36.1%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 2.6%
3.0% Train +0.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.7% Walked +1.3 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.2% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Bus +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Motor vehicles per home

34.4% 1 vehicle +14.3 pts ▸ 48.7%
36.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.2 pts 29.5%
14.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.4 pts 6.7%
7.1% No vehicle +5.4 pts ▸ 12.6%
7.7% 4 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 2.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +15.8 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
29.6% 25th pct 45.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%
Recent arrivals in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap narrowing
12.4% 53rd pct 16.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2.2 pts higher in Brimbank gap steady
7.9% 87th pct 5.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Participation in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +13.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
56.0% 40th pct 69.4% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.3%
  • First area, 2016: 56.4%
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.4%
Full-time in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4.3 pts higher in Maribyrnong gap widening
57.9% 38th pct 62.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.0%
  • First area, 2016: 60.5%
  • First area, 2021: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.2%

Industries people work in

11.3% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.3% Professional & technical +5.4 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 8.7%
9.6% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 5.4%
6.4% Education & training +2.9 pts ▸ 9.3%
9.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.9 pts 5.3%
9.1% Construction ◂ +2.9 pts 6.2%
4.9% Public administration & safety +2.6 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.6% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
4.0% Finance & insurance +1.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.2% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.1%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.6%

Occupations people work in

16.8% Professionals +15.6 pts ▸ 32.4%
8.8% Managers +6.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.5 pts 9.2%
13.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.9 pts 12.5%
13.3% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 7.1%
11.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.7 pts 5.1%
11.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.3 pts 9.7%
8.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.3 pts 7.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +5 higher in Maribyrnong
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +6 higher in Maribyrnong
2 14th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in Brimbankin Maribyrnong even
4 36th pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4 higher in Maribyrnong
5 43rd pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +117 higher in Maribyrnong
928 31st pct 1,045 87th pct
ERP in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +103,509 higher in Brimbank
198,181 87th pct 94,672 82nd pct
Growth in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +8.8 pts higher in Maribyrnong
0.8% 21st pct 9.6% 87th pct
Businesses in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +9,636 higher in Brimbank
18,830 87th pct 9,194 83rd pct
Approvals in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +796 higher in Maribyrnong
633 85th pct 1,429 87th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +52 higher in Maribyrnong
570 40th pct 623 46th pct
Max temp in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.1 higher in Maribyrnong
20.3 17th pct 20.5 17th pct
Min temp in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.6 higher in Maribyrnong
10.7 42nd pct 11.2 52nd pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +4,257 higher in Maribyrnong
7,539 44th pct 11,797 71st pct
Assault/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +225 higher in Maribyrnong
715 31st pct 940 48th pct
Sexual/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +54 higher in Maribyrnong
118 11th pct 173 28th pct
Robbery/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +48 higher in Maribyrnong
73 88th pct 121 95th pct
Burglary/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +469 higher in Maribyrnong
603 61st pct 1,071 86th pct
Theft/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2,762 higher in Maribyrnong
2,753 88th pct 5,515 100th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +360 higher in Maribyrnong
535 70th pct 895 88th pct
Property damage/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +245 higher in Maribyrnong
601 37th pct 846 59th pct
Drugs/100k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +95 higher in Maribyrnong
262 30th pct 357 40th pct
5-yr change in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +41.6 pts higher in Maribyrnong
-4.4% 28th pct 37.2% 84th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2.0 higher in Maribyrnong
6.6 86th pct 8.6 99th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.4 more in Maribyrnong
6.4 86th pct 7.8 99th pct
15-min city in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +14.5 pts higher in Maribyrnong
84.5% 86th pct 99.0% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +16.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
81.9% 86th pct 98.3% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +3.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong
95.2% 85th pct 99.1% 97th pct
Walk to school in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +9.4 pts higher in Maribyrnong
89.2% 87th pct 98.6% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +1.7 pts higher in Maribyrnong
98.0% 85th pct 99.7% 98th pct
Walk to health in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +36.2 pts higher in Maribyrnong
58.9% 77th pct 95.1% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +2.8 more in Maribyrnong
12.2 17th pct 15.0 34th pct
Intersections/km² in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +153 higher in Maribyrnong
279 93rd pct 431 100th pct
Mean slope in Brimbankin Maribyrnong +0.9 pts higher in Maribyrnong
2.7% 10th pct 3.6% 30th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brimbank vs Maribyrnong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA21180/brimbank/vs/LGA24330/maribyrnong