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Ballarat vs Melton - Bacchus Marsh

Name: Ballarat vs Melton - Bacchus Marsh — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 68 km apart · Ballarat profile · Melton - Bacchus Marsh profile

Ballarat Melton - Bacchus Marsh

Ballarat and Melton - Bacchus Marsh are two Victorian hubs with very different social makeups. Melton - Bacchus Marsh is much more multicultural, with 33.5% of people born overseas and 35.7% using a language other than English at home. In contrast, Ballarat is more homogenous, with just 11.2% born overseas and 6.9% using another language. Ballarat also has a notably different social profile, where 48.2% of residents report no religion and 29.9% live alone, while those figures are much lower in Melton - Bacchus Marsh at 26.7% and 17.2%.

Both areas share a similar economic baseline, with typical weekly personal incomes sitting at $745 in Ballarat and $784 in Melton - Bacchus Marsh. While they are alike in this regard, they differ in how they grow and feel. Melton - Bacchus Marsh is younger and growing much faster, with a population increase of 25% since 2021 compared to 8% in Ballarat. This growth is reflected in the schools, which are far larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh, though Ballarat offers better walkability to shops, health services, and public transport.

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Where they differ most

Other language: 28.8 pts higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh Born overseas: 22.3 pts higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh No religion: 21.4 pts higher in Ballarat Population: 82,238 larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh Living alone: 12.6 pts higher in Ballarat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +82,238 larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap widening

116,201 82nd pct 198,439 92nd pct

Median age in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +5 yrs older in Ballarat gap steady

38 yrs 36th pct 33 yrs 7th pct

Age structure

25.9% Young adults (25–44) +6.2 pts ▸ 32.1%

24.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.7 pts 21.3%

18.8% Children (0–14) +5.2 pts ▸ 24.0%

18.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.8 pts 10.0%

12.5% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 12.6%

Marital status

42.6% Married +7.7 pts ▸ 50.3%

38.5% Never married ◂ +3.1 pts 35.4%

9.4% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 7.3%

5.8% Widowed ◂ +2.3 pts 3.4%

3.7% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Ballarat Melton - Bacchus Marsh

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.9% Australia ◂ +22.1 pts 61.8%

1.6% India +5.8 pts ▸ 7.4%

0.5% Philippines +2.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.2% England ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%

0.9% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.1% Vietnam +1.4 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.6% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.2% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.2% South Africa even 0.3%

0.2% Nepal even 0.2%

Ancestry

41.9% English ◂ +21.1 pts 20.8%

39.5% Australian ◂ +16.6 pts 22.9%

15.1% Irish ◂ +9.9 pts 5.2%

12.6% Scottish ◂ +7.8 pts 4.8%

1.7% Indian +5.6 pts ▸ 7.3%

2.7% Italian +3.0 pts ▸ 5.7%

4.4% German ◂ +2.1 pts 2.3%

0.8% Filipino +3.5 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.8% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.9%

1.7% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.2% Vietnamese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.5% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 2.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +30.4 pts 57.8%

0.7% Punjabi +4.9 pts ▸ 5.5%

0.2% Vietnamese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.2% Arabic +1.7 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.3% Hindi +1.5 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.2% Tagalog +1.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.2% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.1% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.8% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

0.1% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.2% No religion ◂ +21.4 pts 26.7%

42.0% Christianity +5.5 pts ▸ 47.5%

6.3% Not stated +1.2 pts ▸ 7.5%

0.7% Islam +5.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

1.0% Other religions +4.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

1.1% Hinduism +3.6 pts ▸ 4.7%

0.8% Buddhism +1.8 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.1% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +4 more in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

50 87th pct 54 89th pct

Schools/1k kids in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +1.15 more in Ballarat

2.28 53rd pct 1.13 9th pct

Students in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +20,484 more in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

22,991 86th pct 43,475 92nd pct

Avg size in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +336 larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

469 54th pct 805 90th pct

ICSEA in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +18 higher in Ballarat

1,038 61st pct 1,020 53rd pct

Highest year of school

52.6% Year 12 +6.6 pts ▸ 59.2%

16.1% Year 10 ◂ +2.0 pts 14.0%

13.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 10.1%

11.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.8 pts 10.4%

Highest qualification level

30.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.8 pts 28.6%

24.3% Bachelor degree +0.5 pts ▸ 24.8%

15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.1 pts ▸ 17.2%

8.1% Postgraduate degree even 8.1%

5.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 3.3%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 1.9%

Field of qualification

15.1% Management & commerce +3.8 pts ▸ 18.9%

11.6% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 14.7%

13.5% Health ◂ +4.8 pts 8.7%

13.2% Society & culture ◂ +1.1 pts 12.1%

10.8% Education ◂ +3.2 pts 7.6%

5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 6.2%

6.0% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 5.8%

2.7% Information technology +2.4 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 2.5%

2.3% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 2.6%

2.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$39 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap narrowing

$745 37th pct $784 48th pct

Household income in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$432 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap widening

$1,441 28th pct $1,873 64th pct

Family income in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$172 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap narrowing

$1,885 38th pct $2,057 53rd pct

Household income distribution

29.1% $1,500–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 35.6%

30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.3 pts 25.3%

18.2% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 11.9%

8.5% $3,000–$3,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 11.5%

7.4% $4,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

Personal income distribution

41.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.8 pts 39.9%

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.2 pts 33.1%

15.4% $1,500–$2,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 7.6%

11.3% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 8.6%

10.5% Arthritis ◂ +4.3 pts 6.2%

9.6% Other condition ◂ +2.5 pts 7.1%

5.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 4.9%

4.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 2.7%

3.4% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 1.9%

2.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 1.3%

1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.5% None +9.8 pts ▸ 67.3%

22.8% One condition ◂ +6.1 pts 16.7%

7.9% Two conditions ◂ +3.1 pts 4.8%

4.1% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +263 larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

2,164 64th pct 2,427 68th pct

Median age in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +3 yrs older in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

22 yrs 21st pct 25 yrs 57th pct

Median income in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$52 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

$553 32nd pct $605 48th pct

Household income in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$249 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

$1,388 29th pct $1,637 53rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +0.6 larger in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap widening

2.4 29th pct 3.0 93rd pct

Family composition

54.2% Couples with children +13.7 pts ▸ 67.9%

27.6% Couples without children ◂ +10.9 pts 16.7%

17.2% One-parent families ◂ +2.6 pts 14.6%

1.1% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Household size

34.1% 2 people ◂ +8.1 pts 26.0%

29.9% 1 person ◂ +12.6 pts 17.2%

13.6% 4 people +8.5 pts ▸ 22.1%

14.3% 3 people +4.8 pts ▸ 19.1%

5.9% 5 people +3.9 pts ▸ 9.8%

2.3% 6 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$51 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap narrowing

$300 29th pct $351 47th pct

Mortgage in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +$301 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap narrowing

$1,499 27th pct $1,800 47th pct

People / bedroom in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +0.10 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh gap widening

0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.6% Owned with a mortgage +18.2 pts ▸ 51.9%

32.6% Owned outright ◂ +9.7 pts 22.8%

31.1% Rented ◂ +8.7 pts 22.4%

1.3% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.4% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

85.4% Separate house +5.4 pts ▸ 90.9%

11.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.8 pts 8.0%

2.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.7 pts 0.8%

0.1% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

47.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.1 pts 39.0%

29.0% 4 bedrooms +16.9 pts ▸ 45.9%

15.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.0 pts 5.4%

4.0% 5 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

3.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.2 pts 1.0%

0.1% Studio / none even 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

53.7% $200–$349 ◂ +17.0 pts 36.7%

26.7% $350–$549 +24.8 pts ▸ 51.5%

15.3% Under $200 ◂ +10.0 pts 5.3%

0.8% $550–$749 +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.4% $750 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +11.2 pts 33.4%

23.2% $1,800–$2,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 37.1%

21.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +8.7 pts 12.2%

6.3% $3,000 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +4 more in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

612 83rd pct 616 83rd pct

Stops/1k in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +2.16 more in Ballarat

5.27 69th pct 3.10 27th pct

Departures/1k in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +293.7 more in Ballarat

1,009.1 57th pct 715.3 48th pct

PT routes in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh even

33 59th pct 33 59th pct

Stop walk in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +7 longer in Ballarat

10 65th pct 3 29th pct

Drive to city in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +46 longer in Ballarat

78 78th pct 32 55th pct

How people get to work

61.8% Car (driver) ◂ +3.9 pts 57.9%

15.3% Worked at home +4.3 pts ▸ 19.6%

4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 4.3%

2.3% Walked ◂ +1.7 pts 0.6%

0.3% Train +1.3 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

0.5% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

37.6% 2 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 43.0%

37.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.9 pts 29.5%

12.1% 3 vehicles +3.1 pts ▸ 15.2%

6.9% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 9.0%

6.0% No vehicle ◂ +2.6 pts 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.9 pts 12.2%

9.7% Construction +2.0 pts ▸ 11.8%

10.8% Education & training ◂ +3.0 pts 7.8%

10.1% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

3.4% Transport & warehousing +6.5 pts ▸ 9.9%

7.3% Manufacturing ◂ +0.4 pts 6.9%

7.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 5.6%

6.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.7 pts 5.7%

5.4% Professional & technical ◂ +0.2 pts 5.2%

1.7% Finance & insurance +2.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.5% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.7% Administrative & support +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

22.6% Professionals ◂ +5.5 pts 17.1%

12.3% Clerical & administrative +2.0 pts ▸ 14.3%

14.0% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 14.2%

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

11.2% Managers ◂ +1.1 pts 10.1%

5.3% Machinery operators & drivers +5.9 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.8% Labourers ◂ +0.1 pts 9.7%

9.5% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 9.1%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +126,126 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

125,189 80th pct 251,315 93rd pct

Growth in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +17.0 pts higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

8.0% 72nd pct 25.0% 100th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +231 higher in Ballarat

739 37th pct 508 13th pct

Max temp in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +2.2 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

17.8 7th pct 20.0 14th pct

Min temp in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +2.1 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

7.8 10th pct 10.0 26th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +1.6 higher in Ballarat

5.7 59th pct 4.1 34th pct

Types ≤15 min in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +1.6 more in Ballarat

5.5 61st pct 3.9 30th pct

15-min city in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +26.3 pts higher in Ballarat

64.9% 58th pct 38.6% 22nd pct

Walk to shops in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +22.9 pts higher in Ballarat

64.8% 58th pct 41.9% 26th pct

Walk to transit in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +19.4 pts higher in Ballarat

79.9% 49th pct 60.6% 33rd pct

Walk to school in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +11.7 pts higher in Ballarat

71.1% 57th pct 59.4% 42nd pct

Walk to a park in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +0.5 pts higher in Ballarat

93.9% 56th pct 93.4% 55th pct

Walk to health in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +19.6 pts higher in Ballarat

48.8% 58th pct 29.1% 24th pct

Amenities/1k in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +4.5 more in Ballarat

15.7 53rd pct 11.2 17th pct

Intersections/km² in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +7 higher in Melton - Bacchus Marsh

58 57th pct 65 58th pct

Mean slope in Ballarat in Melton - Bacchus Marsh +1.9 pts higher in Ballarat

4.8% 36th pct 2.9% 4th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ballarat vs Melton - Bacchus Marsh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/20101/ballarat/vs/21304/melton-bacchus-marsh