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Archerton vs Barwite

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Archerton profile · Barwite profile

Archerton Barwite

Barwite and Archerton are two nearby rural areas in Victoria with very different financial profiles. Barwite has a larger population and higher earnings, where the typical weekly personal income is $721 compared to $383 in Archerton. However, Archerton has much higher typical monthly home-loan payments at $4,333, which is far higher than the $1,317 seen in Barwite. Residents in Barwite are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 50 compared to 44 in Archerton.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their basic infrastructure and layout. They are both car-dependent and lack local shops, health services, or schools within walking distance. The two areas are also alike in their home sizes, with an average of 2.6 people per home in both Barwite and Archerton.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Archertonin Barwite +253 larger in Barwite gap widening
16 11th pct 269 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 228
  • Second area, 2021: 269
Median age in Archertonin Barwite +6 yrs older in Barwite gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Archertonin Barwite
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
23.0% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%
20.8% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
10.0% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Age structure

43.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.9 pts 20.8%
31.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.4 pts 30.9%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.1 pts 14.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Marital status

53.8% Married +18.5 pts ▸ 72.3%
30.8% Never married ◂ +9.6 pts 21.1%
0.0% Divorced +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Archerton Barwite

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

  • 85+ in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Barwite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Barwite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Barwite: 2.1% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Barwite: 4.1% males, 4.9% females
  • 65–69 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Barwite: 4.9% males, 4.9% females
  • 60–64 in Archerton: 41.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Barwite: 9.5% males, 6.2% females
  • 55–59 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Barwite: 1.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 50–54 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Barwite: 3.7% males, 1.2% females
  • 45–49 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Barwite: 2.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Barwite: 2.9% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Barwite: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 30–34 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Barwite: 2.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 25–29 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Barwite: 1.6% males, 1.2% females
  • 20–24 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Barwite: 1.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Barwite: 2.9% males, 2.1% females
  • 10–14 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Barwite: 3.3% males, 1.6% females
  • 5–9 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Barwite: 4.9% males, 7.0% females
  • 0–4 in Archerton: 58.3% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Barwite: 2.5% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Archertonin Barwite
13.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Country of birth

87.5% Australia ◂ +4.6 pts 82.9%
25.0% New Zealand ◂ +23.5 pts 1.5%
25.0% Italy ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% England +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Vietnam +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% English ◂ +3.5 pts 46.5%
25.0% Australian +14.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
31.3% Italian ◂ +29.4 pts 1.9%
25.0% Irish ◂ +10.9 pts 14.1%
0.0% Scottish +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% German +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Dutch +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Archertonin Barwite
4.5% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Limited English in Archertonin Barwite
1.1% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%

Language used at home

93.8% English only ◂ +0.4 pts 93.3%
25.0% Italian ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

53.2% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%

Religious affiliation

56.3% No religion ◂ +3.1 pts 53.2%
37.5% Christianity +6.4 pts ▸ 43.9%
18.8% Not stated ◂ +16.1 pts 2.6%
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

56.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.8%
22.1% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Archertonin Barwite even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

61.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.7 pts 56.8%
30.8% Year 11 ◂ +12.3 pts 18.4%
23.1% Year 10 ◂ +11.4 pts 11.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +47.1 pts 2.9%
50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.9 pts 34.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

50.0% Education ◂ +37.7 pts 12.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Health +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Society & culture +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Creative arts +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Archertonin Barwite +$338 higher in Barwite gap widening
$383 2nd pct $721 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: $649
  • First area, 2021: $383
  • Second area, 2016: $644
  • Second area, 2021: $721
Household income in Archertonin Barwite +$283 higher in Barwite gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,408 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,303
  • Second area, 2021: $1,408
Family income in Archertonin Barwite +$312 higher in Barwite gap narrowing
$1,312 15th pct $1,624 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,446
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
High earners in Archertonin Barwite
9.4% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
High-income homes in Archertonin Barwite
8.2% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.1 pts 29.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% Under $650 +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Personal income distribution

76.9% Under $650 ◂ +32.3 pts 44.6%
53.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.9 pts 39.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Archertonin Barwite
28.6% 49th pct
Mental health in Archertonin Barwite
7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Archertonin Barwite
1.1% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Asthma +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Other condition +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Mental health +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Cancer +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Diabetes +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

112.5% None ◂ +47.4 pts 65.1%
0.0% One condition +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Two conditions +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Archertonin Barwite
23.5% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
Unpaid carers in Archertonin Barwite
10.8% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Archertonin Barwite
31.0% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Defence service in Archertonin Barwite
4.6% 77th pct
Housework 15h+ in Archertonin Barwite
32.4% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Archertonin Barwite even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Archertonin Barwite even gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
1.3% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
Living alone in Archertonin Barwite
19.6% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%

Family composition

47.4% Couples with children +16.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
42.1% Couples without children ◂ +6.2 pts 35.9%
0.0% One-parent families +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people +2.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% 1 person +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% 4 people +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% 5 people +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 6 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $155
  • Second area, 2021: $250
Mortgage in Archertonin Barwite +$3,016 higher in Archerton
$4,333 100th pct $1,317 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,333
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,317
People / bedroom in Archertonin Barwite +0.10 higher in Archerton
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
10.3% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Owned outright in Archertonin Barwite
59.8% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.8%
Separate houses in Archertonin Barwite
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 94.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
82.5% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 82.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.5%

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned outright +29.8 pts ▸ 59.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Rented +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other tenure +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +19.5 pts ▸ 49.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% 5 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Archertonin Barwite
23.0% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Archertonin Barwite even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Archertonin Barwite even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Archertonin Barwite even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Archertonin Barwite
140 88th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +48.9 pts ▸ 48.9%
0.0% Worked at home +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Walked +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
30.0% 4 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 21.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% 1 vehicle +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Archertonin Barwite
40.2% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.2%
Recent arrivals in Archertonin Barwite
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Archertonin Barwite
3.5% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Participation in Archertonin Barwite
66.2% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.2%
46.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Industries people work in

75.0% Education & training ◂ +67.1 pts 7.9%
0.0% Construction +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Retail trade +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Other services +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Finance & insurance +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Community & personal service ◂ +88.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Professionals +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Managers +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Labourers +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Archertonin Barwite +0.3 higher in Archerton
0.3 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Archertonin Barwite +0.4 more in Archerton
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Archertonin Barwite +18.8 pts higher in Archerton
18.8% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Archertonin Barwite even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Archertonin Barwite +183.8 more in Archerton
187.5 91st pct 3.7 25th pct
Intersections/km² in Archertonin Barwite +1 higher in Archerton
1 57th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Archertonin Barwite +5.8 pts higher in Archerton
13.4% 89th pct 7.6% 68th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Archerton vs Barwite [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20060/archerton/vs/SAL20160/barwite