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Appin South vs Leaghur

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.6 km apart · Appin South profile · Leaghur profile

Appin South Leaghur

Appin South and Leaghur are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria. There are significant differences in their residents' backgrounds and finances. Typical weekly household income is far higher in Leaghur at $1,874, compared to $949 in Appin South. Leaghur has a far higher share of people born overseas (15.0% versus 0.0%) and more people with bachelor degrees (25.0% versus 14.7%). In contrast, Appin South is far more likely to have children under 15 (13.2% versus 0.0%) and has seen far more people move in over the last five years.

These two neighbours are almost identical in age, with a typical resident in both areas being 53. They also share a complete lack of nearby public transport or shops within a 15-minute walk. While Leaghur has more volunteers and a higher rate of long-term health conditions, both areas sit well below the national figure for people who speak a language other than English at home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Appin Southin Leaghur +18 larger in Appin South gap widening
38 23rd pct 20 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 19
  • Second area, 2021: 20
Median age in Appin Southin Leaghur even gap steady
53 yrs 80th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Appin Southin Leaghur +1.6 pts higher in Leaghur
18.4% 49th pct 20.0% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Under 15 in Appin Southin Leaghur +13.2 pts higher in Appin South
13.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

21.1% Older adults (45–64) +3.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
18.4% Seniors (65+) +1.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

29.4% Married +30.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.7% Never married +15.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Appin Southin Leaghur +15.0 pts higher in Leaghur
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Country of birth

86.8% Australia ◂ +36.8 pts 50.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.1% Australian ◂ +27.1 pts 15.0%
34.2% English +5.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
21.1% Scottish ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
18.4% German ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Irish ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
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 Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Appin Southin Leaghur 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

89.5% English only ◂ +24.5 pts 65.0%
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 Appin Southin Leaghur +4.7 pts higher in Appin South
44.7% 63rd pct 40.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Religious affiliation

44.7% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 40.0%
39.5% Christianity ◂ +19.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% Not stated +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
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 Leaghur +3.8 pts higher in Leaghur gap narrowing
41.2% 40th pct 45.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
Bachelor+ in Appin Southin Leaghur +10.3 pts higher in Leaghur gap widening
14.7% 50th pct 25.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 +3.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
26.5% Year 10 ◂ +11.5 pts 15.0%
23.5% Year 11 ◂ +8.5 pts 15.0%
8.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Bachelor degree +17.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
28.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.6 pts 25.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.6% Education ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% Agriculture & environment +10.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Health ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Appin Southin Leaghur +$363 higher in Leaghur gap narrowing
$762 52nd pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Appin Southin Leaghur +$925 higher in Leaghur gap widening
$949 11th pct $1,874 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
Family income in Appin Southin Leaghur +$1,284 higher in Leaghur gap widening
$966 5th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
High earners in Appin Southin Leaghur 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%

Household income distribution

38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.5% Under $650 ◂ +1.5 pts 25.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Appin Southin Leaghur +21.6 pts higher in Leaghur
18.4% 12th pct 40.0% 89th pct
Mental health in Appin Southin Leaghur +7.9 pts higher in Appin South
7.9% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.2% Other condition ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Mental health ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.1% None ◂ +26.1 pts 45.0%
13.2% One condition +26.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Appin Southin Leaghur +18.2 pts higher in Leaghur gap narrowing
11.8% 19th pct 30.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Unpaid carers in Appin Southin Leaghur even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Appin Southin Leaghur +4.4 pts higher in Leaghur gap widening
20.6% 28th pct 25.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Defence service in Appin Southin Leaghur
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Appin Southin Leaghur +14.7 pts higher in Appin South gap narrowing
14.7% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Appin Southin Leaghur +0.2 larger in Appin South gap widening
2.0 14th pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
20.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%

Family composition

32.0% Couples without children +68.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.0% Couples with children ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% One-parent families ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people +6.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$194 24th pct
$1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Appin Southin Leaghur +0.10 higher in Appin South gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +16.9 pts 60.0%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
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 +3.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
69.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +9.2 pts 60.0%
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%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

88.9% Car (driver) ◂ +5.6 pts 83.3%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 3 vehicles +49.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
46.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Appin Southin Leaghur +18.9 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
38.9% 75th pct 20.0% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Appin Southin Leaghur +4.1 pts higher in Leaghur gap narrowing
55.9% 35th pct 60.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 88.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +25.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.7% Manufacturing +25.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
27.8% Administrative & support ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.8% Labourers +13.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
27.8% Managers ◂ +2.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Professionals +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Appin Southin Leaghur +0.3 higher in Leaghur
0.0 19th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Appin Southin Leaghur +0.4 more in Leaghur
0.0 0th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Appin Southin Leaghur +38.5 pts higher in Leaghur
0.0% 0th pct 38.5% 60th pct
Walk to health in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Appin Southin Leaghur +100.0 more in Leaghur
0.0 0th pct 100.0 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Appin Southin Leaghur even
0 26th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Appin Southin Leaghur +0.2 pts higher in Appin South
2.9% 11th pct 2.7% 8th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Appin South vs Leaghur [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20051/appin-south/vs/SAL21481/leaghur