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Appin South vs Loddon Vale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Appin South profile · Loddon Vale profile

Appin South Loddon Vale

Appin South and Loddon Vale are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Appin South is slightly larger in population, with 38 people, while Loddon Vale has 24. The two areas differ notably in their age and family structures; the typical resident in Loddon Vale is far older at 65, compared to 53 in Appin South. Appin South has a far higher share of children under 15 (13.2% compared to 0%) and far more one-parent families (20% versus 0%). In contrast, Loddon Vale has a far higher proportion of volunteers (55% versus 11.8%) and people providing unpaid care (50% versus 0%).

These two neighbours share a lack of public transport and walkable amenities, and both have no residents born overseas. While they are alike in these respects, the gap in their workforce activity is widening, with adults working or looking for work far higher in Loddon Vale (80%) than in Appin South (55.9%). This is consistent with the typical weekly personal income being well higher in Appin South ($762) than in Loddon Vale ($543).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +14 larger in Appin South gap widening
38 23rd pct 24 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 31
  • Second area, 2021: 24
Median age in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +12 yrs older in Loddon Vale gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 65 yrs
First Nations in Appin Southin Loddon Vale 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 Loddon Vale +6.6 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
18.4% 49th pct 25.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Under 15 in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +13.2 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
13.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +12.5 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

21.1% Older adults (45–64) +16.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
18.4% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
13.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

29.4% Married +55.6 pts ▸ 85.0%
14.7% Never married +0.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Appin South Loddon Vale

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 Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Loddon Vale: 22.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Appin South: 14.3% males, 14.3% females; 70–74 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Appin South: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 27.8% females
  • 45–49 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Appin South: 19.0% males, 14.3% females; 30–34 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Appin South: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Appin South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

86.8% Australia +0.7 pts ▸ 87.5%
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

34.2% English +36.6 pts ▸ 70.8%
42.1% Australian +3.7 pts ▸ 45.8%
21.1% Scottish ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
18.4% German ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Irish +8.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
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 Loddon Vale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Appin Southin Loddon Vale 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 +14.7 pts ▸ 104.2%
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 Loddon Vale +9.4 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
44.7% 63rd pct 54.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.2%

Religious affiliation

44.7% No religion +9.4 pts ▸ 54.2%
39.5% Christianity +6.4 pts ▸ 45.8%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +16.0 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
41.2% 40th pct 57.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
Bachelor+ in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +5.3 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
14.7% 50th pct 20.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 +16.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.5% Year 10 ◂ +12.2 pts 14.3%
23.5% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 23.8%
8.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Bachelor degree +12.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
28.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
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

28.6% Education ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
19.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.3 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% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +$219 higher in Appin South gap steady
$762 52nd pct $543 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $599
  • Second area, 2021: $543
Household income in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +$92 higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
$949 11th pct $1,041 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2016: $1,833
  • Second area, 2021: $1,041
Family income in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +$117 higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
$966 5th pct $1,083 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
High earners in Appin Southin Loddon Vale 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 +21.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Under $650 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
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

26.5% Under $650 +43.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
44.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.1 pts 15.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +1.8 pts higher in Appin South
18.4% 12th pct 16.7% 9th pct
Mental health in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +7.9 pts higher in Appin South
7.9% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +12.5 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Other condition ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.9% Mental health ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma 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 ◂ +4.4 pts 66.7%
13.2% One condition +3.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +43.2 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
11.8% 19th pct 55.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%
Unpaid carers in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +50.0 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Unpaid child care in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +24.4 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
20.6% 28th pct 45.0% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
Defence service in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +14.7 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
14.7% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +0.2 larger in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +20.0 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
20.0% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

36.0% Couples with children +4.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
32.0% Couples without children +8.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
20.0% One-parent families ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people ◂ +3.8 pts 50.0%
0.0% 3 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 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 Loddon Vale even gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +16.9 pts 60.0%
0.0% Other tenure +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% Rented ◂ +30.8 pts 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 ◂ +46.9 pts 30.0%
69.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +69.2 pts 0.0%
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

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

88.9% Car (driver) ◂ +88.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
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

30.8% 1 vehicle +40.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
46.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
30.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +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 Loddon Vale +38.9 pts higher in Appin South gap widening
38.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +24.1 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
55.9% 35th pct 80.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 88.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +59.8 pts ▸ 76.5%
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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.8% Managers +42.8 pts ▸ 70.6%
27.8% Labourers ◂ +4.2 pts 23.5%
16.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 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

0.0 19th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Appin Southin Loddon Vale even
0 26th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Appin Southin Loddon Vale +0.6 pts higher in Loddon Vale
2.9% 11th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Appin South vs Loddon Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20051/appin-south/vs/SAL21530/loddon-vale