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Mulwala vs Yarrawonga South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Mulwala profile · Yarrawonga South profile

Mulwala Yarrawonga South

Mulwala and Yarrawonga South are nearby areas with very different profiles. Mulwala is a larger town where residents are far older, with a typical age of 53 compared to 33 in Yarrawonga South. While Mulwala has more amenities and services, Yarrawonga South has much higher typical incomes; the typical household income there is $3,250 per week, which is far higher than the $1,185 seen in Mulwala. Yarrawonga South is also sparsely populated, with only 15 residents.

Both areas have a similar number of people per bedroom, which sits near the national figure. However, other patterns differ. Mulwala is more walkable, with a score of 3.6 (mostly car-dependent), while Yarrawonga South is 0.0 (car-dependent). Mulwala also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and more public transport options. In contrast, homes in Yarrawonga South tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home compared to 2.3 in Mulwala.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +2,542 larger in Mulwala gap widening
2,557 81st pct 15 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,904
  • First area, 2016: 2,161
  • First area, 2021: 2,557
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 15
Median age in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +20 yrs older in Mulwala gap narrowing
53 yrs 80th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
1.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
33.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
15.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
11.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%

Age structure

16.6% Young adults (25–44) +30.0 pts ▸ 46.7%
15.6% Children (0–14) +24.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +33.9 pts 0.0%
25.4% Older adults (45–64) +8.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.9% Married ◂ +9.4 pts 45.5%
23.1% Never married +4.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.7% Divorced ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Widowed ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Separated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mulwala Yarrawonga South

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

  • 85+ in Mulwala: 1.8% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mulwala: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 80–84 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mulwala: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 75–79 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mulwala: 4.7% males, 4.5% females; 70–74 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mulwala: 4.8% males, 4.8% females; 65–69 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mulwala: 3.7% males, 4.2% females; 60–64 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mulwala: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mulwala: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mulwala: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 45–49 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mulwala: 1.9% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mulwala: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 35–39 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mulwala: 1.7% males, 2.5% females; 30–34 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mulwala: 1.9% males, 2.1% females; 25–29 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mulwala: 2.2% males, 1.6% females; 20–24 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mulwala: 1.9% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mulwala: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mulwala: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mulwala: 2.6% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Yarrawonga South: 0.0% males, 50.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

6.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%

Country of birth

83.3% Australia +3.4 pts ▸ 86.7%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

14.7% Irish +65.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.0% English +31.3 pts ▸ 73.3%
40.6% Australian ◂ +0.6 pts 40.0%
11.6% Scottish ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% German ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% Italian ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

1.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
0.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

89.6% English only +37.0 pts ▸ 126.7%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

34.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%

Religious affiliation

55.5% Christianity +44.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.6% No religion ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Not stated ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

34.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.7%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
8.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
2.51 36th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +4 more in Mulwala
4 71st pct 0 0th pct
434 63rd pct
993 52nd pct

Highest year of school

34.1% Year 12 +47.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
26.2% Year 10 ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%
14.5% Year 11 ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

11.1% Bachelor degree +88.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
41.4% Certificate III / IV +38.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
10.7% Architecture & building ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% Education ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Society & culture ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Information technology ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +$1,153 higher in Yarrawonga South gap widening
$638 30th pct $1,791 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $455
  • First area, 2016: $557
  • First area, 2021: $638
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,791
Household income in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +$2,065 higher in Yarrawonga South
$1,185 24th pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $826
  • First area, 2016: $1,028
  • First area, 2021: $1,185
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +$2,187 higher in Yarrawonga South
$1,562 30th pct $3,749 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,008
  • First area, 2016: $1,280
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $3,749
5.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
High-income homes in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South
10.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%

Household income distribution

32.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.5 pts 0.0%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
21.9% Under $650 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +44.3 pts 0.0%
31.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 27.3%
10.9% $1,500–$2,999 +16.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
1.8% $3,000 or more +25.5 pts ▸ 27.3%

Health & Disability

33.2% 71st pct
7.7% 45th pct
5.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.7% Arthritis ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Asthma ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.7% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other condition ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.3% None +45.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.2% One condition ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

14.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
11.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Unpaid child care in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South
22.2% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
3.6% 66th pct
23.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +37 larger in Mulwala
37 74th pct 0 0th pct
31 yrs 66th pct
50.0% 71st pct
$725 58th pct
$1,812 55th pct
Indigenous language in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South
8.1% 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +0.7 larger in Yarrawonga South
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
9.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
29.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%

Family composition

46.6% Couples with children +71.6 pts ▸ 118.2%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +15.6 pts 27.3%
9.9% One-parent families ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.6% 2 people ◂ +44.6 pts 0.0%
29.0% 1 person ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
9.7% 4 people ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.6% 3 people ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% 5 people ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +$110 higher in Mulwala
$270 47th pct $160 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: $200
  • First area, 2016: $220
  • First area, 2021: $270
  • Second area, 2021: $160
$1,509 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,343
  • First area, 2021: $1,509
People / bedroom in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +0.10 higher in Mulwala
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
18.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
44.6% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.9%
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
86.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.4%
  • First area, 2016: 81.1%
  • First area, 2021: 86.9%
73.4% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.2%
  • First area, 2016: 68.6%
  • First area, 2021: 73.4%

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +44.6 pts 0.0%
30.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% Rented ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other tenure ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

86.9% Separate house +13.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +39.6 pts 0.0%
28.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
22.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% 5 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
8.6% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +3 more in Mulwala
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +1.17 more in Mulwala
1.17 62nd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +25.0 more in Mulwala
25.0 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +5 more in Mulwala
5 86th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

69.6% Car (driver) ◂ +36.3 pts 33.3%
8.6% Worked at home ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Walked ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.5 pts 33.3%
36.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% 4 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% No vehicle ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

37.2% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
5.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%

Jobs & Industry

1.9% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%
48.4% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.8%
  • First area, 2016: 49.3%
  • First area, 2021: 48.4%
58.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.7%

Industries people work in

7.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +34.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
15.1% Construction ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
13.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Manufacturing ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.3% Retail trade ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Education & training ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.1% Managers +26.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
18.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Community & personal service ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.7% Professionals ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +3.6 higher in Mulwala
3.6 76th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +4.3 more in Mulwala
4.3 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +55.3 pts higher in Mulwala
55.3% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +57.0 pts higher in Mulwala
57.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +25.9 pts higher in Mulwala
25.9% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +42.0 pts higher in Mulwala
42.0% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +73.3 pts higher in Mulwala
73.3% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +42.3 pts higher in Mulwala
42.3% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +17.6 more in Mulwala
17.6 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +2 higher in Mulwala
2 59th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Mulwalain Yarrawonga South +1.3 pts higher in Yarrawonga South
3.5% 20th pct 4.8% 39th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mulwala vs Yarrawonga South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12841/mulwala/vs/SAL22920/yarrawonga-south