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Appin South vs Dingwall

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Appin South profile · Dingwall profile

Appin South Dingwall

Dingwall and Appin South are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Dingwall has a younger population, with children under 15 making up 28.3% of residents, compared to 13.2% in Appin South. This younger age profile in Dingwall is consistent with a higher share of people caring for children unpaid (35.6% versus 20.6% in Appin South) and more people doing unpaid housework (42.5% versus 14.7%). In contrast, Appin South has a much older typical resident at 53 years, whereas the typical age in Dingwall is 43.

These nearby areas have tracked differently since 2011, particularly in their stability. Appin South has seen far more movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years, while only 21.1% of Dingwall residents did the same. They share a car-dependent walkability score and both have no public transport stops. While Dingwall has a typical weekly personal income of $532, it is well higher in Appin South at $762.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Appin Southin Dingwall +61 larger in Dingwall gap widening
38 23rd pct 99 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 81
  • Second area, 2021: 99
Median age in Appin Southin Dingwall +10 yrs older in Appin South gap narrowing
53 yrs 80th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Appin Southin Dingwall even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Appin Southin Dingwall +5.8 pts higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
18.4% 49th pct 24.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Under 15 in Appin Southin Dingwall +15.1 pts higher in Dingwall gap widening
13.2% 27th pct 28.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
De facto in Appin Southin Dingwall +12.7 pts higher in Dingwall gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.7% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%

Age structure

23.7% Young adults (25–44) +5.6 pts ▸ 29.3%
13.2% Children (0–14) +15.1 pts ▸ 28.3%
18.4% Seniors (65+) +5.8 pts ▸ 24.2%
21.1% Older adults (45–64) +0.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Marital status

29.4% Married +44.6 pts ▸ 74.0%
14.7% Never married +4.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +3.3 pts 5.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Appin South Dingwall

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

  • 85+ in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Dingwall: 3.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Appin South: 14.3% males, 14.3% females; 70–74 in Dingwall: 8.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Appin South: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Dingwall: 8.6% males, 9.9% females
  • 60–64 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Dingwall: 7.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 50–54 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Dingwall: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Appin South: 19.0% males, 14.3% females; 30–34 in Dingwall: 4.9% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Dingwall: 6.2% males, 7.4% females
  • 10–14 in Appin South: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Dingwall: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Dingwall: 3.7% males, 4.9% females
  • 0–4 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Dingwall: 7.4% males, 4.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Appin Southin Dingwall +9.1 pts higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Country of birth

86.8% Australia ◂ +1.0 pts 85.9%
0.0% South Africa +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%

Ancestry

42.1% Australian +11.4 pts ▸ 53.5%
34.2% English +6.2 pts ▸ 40.4%
21.1% Scottish +5.2 pts ▸ 26.3%
18.4% German ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Irish +5.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Appin Southin Dingwall +5.1 pts higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Limited English in Appin Southin Dingwall even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

89.5% English only ◂ +4.6 pts 84.8%
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 Appin Southin Dingwall +14.4 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
44.7% 63rd pct 30.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%

Religious affiliation

39.5% Christianity +30.2 pts ▸ 69.7%
44.7% No religion ◂ +14.4 pts 30.3%
0.0% Not stated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
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

Year 12 in Appin Southin Dingwall +2.0 pts higher in Appin South gap narrowing
41.2% 40th pct 39.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%
Bachelor+ in Appin Southin Dingwall +9.2 pts higher in Appin South gap steady
14.7% 50th pct 5.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 ◂ +2.0 pts 39.1%
26.5% Year 10 ◂ +7.6 pts 18.8%
23.5% Year 11 +2.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
8.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.0 pts 5.8%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +14.9 pts ▸ 43.5%
23.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.1 pts 8.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Education ◂ +22.0 pts 6.5%
19.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.2 pts 10.9%
14.3% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 17.4%
14.3% Health ◂ +3.4 pts 10.9%
0.0% Society & culture +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Appin Southin Dingwall +$230 higher in Appin South gap widening
$762 52nd pct $532 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $588
  • Second area, 2021: $532
Household income in Appin Southin Dingwall +$93 higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
$949 11th pct $1,042 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,042
Family income in Appin Southin Dingwall +$117 higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
$966 5th pct $1,083 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,325
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
High earners in Appin Southin Dingwall +4.1 pts higher in Dingwall gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
High-income homes in Appin Southin Dingwall
12.1% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Household income distribution

38.5% $650–$1,499 +7.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.5% Under $650 +28.3 pts ▸ 54.8%
44.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.1 pts 26.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Appin Southin Dingwall +4.8 pts higher in Dingwall
18.4% 12th pct 23.2% 24th pct
Mental health in Appin Southin Dingwall +4.9 pts higher in Appin South
7.9% 48th pct 3.0% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Appin Southin Dingwall +5.1 pts higher in Dingwall gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Other condition ◂ +2.0 pts 11.1%
0.0% Asthma +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Arthritis +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.9% Mental health ◂ +4.9 pts 3.0%
0.0% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Diabetes +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Stroke +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.1% None ◂ +7.4 pts 63.6%
13.2% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Two conditions +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Appin Southin Dingwall +25.2 pts higher in Dingwall gap widening
11.8% 19th pct 37.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%
Unpaid carers in Appin Southin Dingwall +13.7 pts higher in Dingwall gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.7% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid child care in Appin Southin Dingwall +15.0 pts higher in Dingwall gap steady
20.6% 28th pct 35.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%
Defence service in Appin Southin Dingwall +5.7 pts higher in Dingwall
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Appin Southin Dingwall +27.8 pts higher in Dingwall gap widening
14.7% 12th pct 42.5% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
74 yrs 100th pct
$350 12th pct
Household income in Appin Southin Dingwall
$725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Appin Southin Dingwall +0.9 larger in Dingwall gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Appin Southin Dingwall +13.0 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
20.0% 87th pct 7.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

36.0% Couples with children +18.7 pts ▸ 54.7%
32.0% Couples without children +6.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
20.0% One-parent families ◂ +13.0 pts 7.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people +3.7 pts ▸ 57.6%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% 5 people +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 4 people +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Appin Southin Dingwall +$21 higher in Dingwall
$194 24th pct $215 29th pct
Mortgage in Appin Southin Dingwall +$200 higher in Appin South
$1,200 24th pct $1,000 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,200
  • Second area, 2016: $535
  • Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom in Appin Southin Dingwall +0.20 higher in Dingwall gap widening
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Appin Southin Dingwall
54.5% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 51.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%
Separate houses in Appin Southin Dingwall
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
93.9% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 75.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.9%

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +22.4 pts 54.5%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.5 pts 24.2%
30.8% Rented ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 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

76.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.3 pts 57.6%
69.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.9 pts 36.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +50.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Appin Southin Dingwall
22.4% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

88.9% Car (driver) ◂ +42.0 pts 46.9%
0.0% Worked at home +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.0 pts 18.2%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.5 pts 24.2%
30.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.5 pts 30.3%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 27.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Appin Southin Dingwall +17.8 pts higher in Appin South gap steady
38.9% 75th pct 21.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Appin Southin Dingwall +11.2 pts higher in Dingwall gap steady
55.9% 35th pct 67.1% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 88.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.1%
55.1% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.1%

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.2 pts ▸ 44.9%
27.8% Administrative & support ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Manufacturing ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Construction +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Other services +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.8% Managers +17.1 pts ▸ 44.9%
27.8% Labourers ◂ +9.4 pts 18.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
16.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 6.1%
0.0% Sales workers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Professionals +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Appin Southin Dingwall +0.3 higher in Dingwall
0.0 19th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Appin Southin Dingwall +0.4 more in Dingwall
0.0 0th pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Appin Southin Dingwall +35.6 pts higher in Dingwall
0.0% 0th pct 35.6% 59th pct
Walk to health in Appin Southin Dingwall even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Appin Southin Dingwall +40.4 more in Dingwall
0.0 0th pct 40.4 77th pct
Intersections/km² in Appin Southin Dingwall +0 higher in Dingwall
0 26th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Appin Southin Dingwall +0.3 pts higher in Appin South
2.9% 11th pct 2.7% 7th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Appin South vs Dingwall [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20051/appin-south/vs/SAL20759/dingwall