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Amphitheatre vs Nowhere Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Amphitheatre profile · Nowhere Creek profile

Amphitheatre Nowhere Creek

Amphitheatre and Nowhere Creek are two rural areas in Victoria. Amphitheatre is more populous and has a much higher share of seniors, with 35.9% aged 65 and over compared to 0.0% in Nowhere Creek. Amphitheatre also has more infrastructure, including a school and public transport stops, while Nowhere Creek is far more car-dependent. In contrast, Nowhere Creek has a much higher share of people with long-term health conditions (75.0%) and mental health conditions (25.0%) than Amphitheatre, where these figures are 39.9% and 13.0% respectively.

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent, with neither having any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. They also share similar typical personal incomes, around $580 per week, and both have no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents. While the typical resident in Nowhere Creek is noticeably older at 61, the gap in age between these two neighbours has shifted as Amphitheatre's senior population has grown significantly.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +203 larger in Amphitheatre gap narrowing
223 56th pct 20 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 236
  • First area, 2016: 248
  • First area, 2021: 223
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 20
Median age in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +5 yrs older in Nowhere Creek gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 61 yrs
First Nations in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +35.9 pts higher in Amphitheatre
35.9% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +9.9 pts higher in Amphitheatre
9.9% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
13.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%

Age structure

35.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
32.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.7 pts 20.0%
17.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.8% Married +32.1 pts ▸ 78.9%
28.1% Never married +3.5 pts ▸ 31.6%
12.8% Divorced ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Widowed ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Amphitheatre Nowhere Creek

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

  • 85+ in Amphitheatre: 1.8% males, 2.3% females; 85+ in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Amphitheatre: 0.0% males, 2.3% females; 80–84 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Amphitheatre: 5.0% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Amphitheatre: 6.0% males, 7.3% females; 70–74 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Amphitheatre: 5.5% males, 5.5% females; 65–69 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Amphitheatre: 3.2% males, 5.5% females; 60–64 in Nowhere Creek: 57.1% males, 42.9% females
  • 55–59 in Amphitheatre: 6.4% males, 4.6% females; 55–59 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Amphitheatre: 2.8% males, 5.5% females; 50–54 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Amphitheatre: 1.4% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Amphitheatre: 1.4% males, 1.8% females; 40–44 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Amphitheatre: 2.8% males, 3.2% females; 35–39 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Amphitheatre: 1.4% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Amphitheatre: 0.0% males, 1.4% females; 25–29 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Amphitheatre: 2.8% males, 1.8% females; 20–24 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Amphitheatre: 3.7% males, 2.3% females; 15–19 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Amphitheatre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Amphitheatre: 1.8% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Amphitheatre: 1.8% males, 4.1% females; 0–4 in Nowhere Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +13.5 pts higher in Amphitheatre
13.5% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

80.3% Australia ◂ +5.3 pts 75.0%
4.0% England ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% English +25.2 pts ▸ 70.0%
37.2% Australian ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
13.9% Scottish +1.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
9.9% Irish ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +4.0 pts higher in Amphitheatre
4.0% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

92.8% English only ◂ +17.8 pts 75.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +3.3 pts higher in Nowhere Creek
41.7% 54th pct 45.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.9%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%

Religious affiliation

49.3% Christianity ◂ +14.3 pts 35.0%
41.7% No religion +3.3 pts ▸ 45.0%
9.4% Not stated +15.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

34.2% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
18.7% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
45.45 100th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +1 more in Amphitheatre
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
16 3rd pct
925 16th pct

Highest year of school

34.2% Year 12 ◂ +2.6 pts 31.6%
19.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
18.1% Year 10 ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
15.6% Year 11 +0.2 pts ▸ 15.8%

Highest qualification level

33.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.0 pts 28.6%
22.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.7% Engineering & related +6.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
14.7% Health ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
13.8% Society & culture ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.8% Education ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.4% Creative arts ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +$8 higher in Amphitheatre gap narrowing
$583 22nd pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $380
  • First area, 2016: $435
  • First area, 2021: $583
  • Second area, 2016: $524
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +$325 higher in Amphitheatre gap widening
$1,050 16th pct $725 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $579
  • First area, 2016: $855
  • First area, 2021: $1,050
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Family income in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +$32 higher in Amphitheatre gap narrowing
$1,406 21st pct $1,374 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $989
  • First area, 2016: $1,228
  • First area, 2021: $1,406
  • Second area, 2016: $1,074
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
3.0% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
7.8% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%

Household income distribution

37.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
28.2% Under $650 ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
20.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
3.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.3% Under $650 ◂ +30.5 pts 15.8%
31.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.2 pts 15.8%
11.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +35.1 pts higher in Nowhere Creek
39.9% 89th pct 75.0% 100th pct
Mental health in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +12.0 pts higher in Nowhere Creek
13.0% 87th pct 25.0% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +6.7 pts higher in Amphitheatre
6.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Mental health +12.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 15.0%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Asthma ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Lung condition ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None ◂ +22.9 pts 30.0%
11.2% Two conditions +18.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.8% One condition ◂ +8.8 pts 15.0%
6.3% Three or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

17.7% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
12.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
16.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
1.4% 36th pct
32.5% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
92 yrs 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +0.3 larger in Nowhere Creek gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
7.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
41.7% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%

Family composition

45.5% Couples without children ◂ +12.2 pts 33.3%
40.1% Couples with children +1.5 pts ▸ 41.7%
7.8% One-parent families +33.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.7% 1 person +24.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
40.8% 2 people ◂ +40.8 pts 0.0%
11.7% 4 people ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% 3 people ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$233 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: $135
  • First area, 2016: $190
  • First area, 2021: $233
Mortgage in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +$655 higher in Nowhere Creek
$845 10th pct $1,500 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $650
  • First area, 2016: $867
  • First area, 2021: $845
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +0.10 higher in Amphitheatre
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
11.7% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
59.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.3%
  • First area, 2016: 61.0%
  • First area, 2021: 59.2%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
70.9% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.7%
  • First area, 2016: 64.0%
  • First area, 2021: 70.9%

How homes are owned or rented

59.2% Owned outright ◂ +25.9 pts 33.3%
23.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
11.7% Rented ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
2.9% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.5 pts 33.3%
24.3% 4 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% 5 or more ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
23.7% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +2 more in Amphitheatre
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +8.97 more in Amphitheatre
8.97 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +35.9 more in Amphitheatre
35.9 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +1 more in Amphitheatre
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
28 65th pct
Drive to city in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +18 longer in Nowhere Creek
114 77th pct 132 86th pct

How people get to work

61.9% Car (driver) +18.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
23.7% Worked at home ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Walked ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

19.2% 4 or more +47.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
34.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
33.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

16.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

4.0% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
49.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.5%
  • First area, 2016: 46.3%
  • First area, 2021: 49.8%
46.4% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.9%
  • First area, 2016: 54.8%
  • First area, 2021: 46.4%

Industries people work in

4.1% Transport & warehousing +75.9 pts ▸ 80.0%
26.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
15.5% Manufacturing ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
10.3% Construction ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Education & training ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Retail trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.1% Managers ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
15.5% Professionals ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
14.4% Labourers ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
13.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
11.3% Community & personal service ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
6.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Sales workers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +1.6 higher in Amphitheatre
1.6 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +2.0 more in Amphitheatre
2.0 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +37.9 pts higher in Amphitheatre
37.9% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +35.4 pts higher in Amphitheatre
35.4% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +39.5 pts higher in Amphitheatre
39.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +42.1 pts higher in Amphitheatre
42.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +44.8 more in Amphitheatre
44.8 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek even
1 45th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Amphitheatrein Nowhere Creek +3.6 pts higher in Nowhere Creek
4.4% 34th pct 8.0% 70th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Amphitheatre vs Nowhere Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20041/amphitheatre/vs/SAL21976/nowhere-creek