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Archerton vs Whitlands

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Archerton profile · Whitlands profile

Archerton Whitlands

Whitlands and Archerton are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ most in their resident profiles and finances; the typical person in Whitlands is far older at 56 compared to 44 in Archerton. Whitlands also sees much higher typical weekly personal incomes of $899, while Archerton's is $383. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Archerton at $4,333, compared to $2,167 in Whitlands.

These two areas have seen their income gap remain significant over time. They share a similar daily experience of being car-dependent, as neither area has a walkable neighborhood. Both are also almost entirely without residents living within a short walk of public transport, health services, or groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Archertonin Whitlands +21 larger in Whitlands gap widening
16 11th pct 37 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 35
  • Second area, 2021: 37
Median age in Archertonin Whitlands +12 yrs older in Whitlands gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Archertonin Whitlands
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
21.6% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
12.9% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

Age structure

43.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
31.3% Older adults (45–64) +9.3 pts ▸ 40.5%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) +7.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

53.8% Married ◂ +2.3 pts 51.5%
30.8% Never married +8.6 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Separated +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Archerton Whitlands

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 Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Whitlands: 23.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 65–69 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Whitlands: 23.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Archerton: 41.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 55–59 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 23.8% females
  • 25–29 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Archerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Archerton: 58.3% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Whitlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Archertonin Whitlands
18.9% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%

Country of birth

87.5% Australia ◂ +41.6 pts 45.9%
25.0% New Zealand ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Italy ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% English ◂ +12.2 pts 37.8%
31.3% Italian ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Australian +2.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
25.0% Irish ◂ +8.8 pts 16.2%
0.0% Scottish +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% German +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Chinese 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 Archertonin Whitlands
8.1% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Limited English in Archertonin Whitlands
8.1% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%

Language used at home

93.8% English only ◂ +37.0 pts 56.8%
25.0% Italian ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

48.6% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%

Religious affiliation

56.3% No religion ◂ +7.6 pts 48.6%
37.5% Christianity ◂ +18.6 pts 18.9%
18.8% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 16.2%
0.0% Buddhism +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

57.6% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%
24.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Archertonin Whitlands +1 more in Whitlands
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
34 12th pct
1,040 75th pct

Highest year of school

61.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.0 pts 57.6%
30.8% Year 11 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Year 10 ◂ +7.9 pts 15.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Education ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Archertonin Whitlands +$516 higher in Whitlands gap widening
$383 2nd pct $899 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $649
  • First area, 2021: $383
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Household income in Archertonin Whitlands +$250 higher in Whitlands gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Archertonin Whitlands +$313 higher in Whitlands gap narrowing
$1,312 15th pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.9 pts 23.1%
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

76.9% Under $650 ◂ +34.5 pts 42.4%
53.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.5 pts 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Archertonin Whitlands
43.2% 94th pct
Mental health in Archertonin Whitlands
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Archertonin Whitlands
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Asthma +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Heart disease +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Other condition +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

112.5% None ◂ +69.3 pts 43.2%
0.0% One condition +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

21.2% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%
Unpaid carers in Archertonin Whitlands
9.1% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Unpaid child care in Archertonin Whitlands
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Archertonin Whitlands
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Archertonin Whitlands
39.4% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Archertonin Whitlands +0.5 larger in Archerton gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1

Family composition

42.1% Couples without children +34.4 pts ▸ 76.5%
0.0% One-parent families +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
47.4% Couples with children ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people +44.6 pts ▸ 84.6%
0.0% 1 person +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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

$275 48th pct
Mortgage in Archertonin Whitlands +$2,166 higher in Archerton
$4,333 100th pct $2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned outright +46.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +23.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Archertonin Whitlands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Archertonin Whitlands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Walked +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Worked at home +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +69.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
30.0% 4 or more +23.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Archertonin Whitlands
10.8% 5th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Archertonin Whitlands
57.6% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 55.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%

Industries people work in

75.0% Education & training ◂ +48.7 pts 26.3%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +68.4 pts ▸ 68.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade 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

100.0% Community & personal service ◂ +68.4 pts 31.6%
0.0% Managers +47.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% Professionals +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Archertonin Whitlands +0.3 higher in Archerton
0.3 48th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Archertonin Whitlands +0.3 more in Archerton
0.4 48th pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Archertonin Whitlands +15.6 pts higher in Archerton
18.8% 52nd pct 3.1% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Archertonin Whitlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Archertonin Whitlands +160.5 more in Archerton
187.5 91st pct 27.0 70th pct
Intersections/km² in Archertonin Whitlands +1 higher in Archerton
1 57th pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Archertonin Whitlands +2.6 pts higher in Archerton
13.4% 89th pct 10.8% 85th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Archerton vs Whitlands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20060/archerton/vs/SAL22773/whitlands