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Areegra vs Sheep Hills

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Areegra profile · Sheep Hills profile

Areegra Sheep Hills

Sheep Hills and Areegra are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. The most striking differences relate to transport and income. Sheep Hills has far more public transport stops and routes, with 74 stops per 1,000 people and 2 total stops, while Areegra has none. Areegra is wealthier, with a typical household income of $2,749 per week, which is well higher than the $1,875 seen in Sheep Hills.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small residential patches. They are effectively alike in that they are both car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This is consistent with their low population sizes, as Sheep Hills has only 27 residents and Areegra has 18.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Areegrain Sheep Hills +9 larger in Sheep Hills gap widening
18 13th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35
  • First area, 2021: 18
  • Second area, 2016: 28
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Areegrain Sheep Hills +2 yrs older in Sheep Hills gap steady
54 yrs 83rd pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
11.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
11.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Age structure

38.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.9 pts ▸ 40.7%
16.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

38.9% Married +39.4 pts ▸ 78.3%
44.4% Never married ◂ +31.4 pts 13.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Areegra Sheep Hills

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

  • 85+ in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 18.8% females
  • 70–74 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sheep Hills: 31.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Areegra: 57.1% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 31.3% females
  • 50–54 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 18.8% females
  • 45–49 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 42.9% females; 20–24 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Areegra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sheep Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

61.1% Australia ◂ +1.9 pts 59.3%
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

72.2% Australian ◂ +61.1 pts 11.1%
0.0% English +40.7 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% German +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
16.7% Irish ◂ +5.6 pts 11.1%
0.0% Scottish +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
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 Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

61.1% English only +16.7 pts ▸ 77.8%
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

33.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +5.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% No religion +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.7% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
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

47.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

16.7% Year 12 +31.2 pts ▸ 47.8%
22.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 11 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
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% Agriculture & environment 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 Areegrain Sheep Hills +$62 higher in Areegra gap steady
$1,187 90th pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Areegrain Sheep Hills +$874 higher in Areegra gap widening
$2,749 93rd pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Areegrain Sheep Hills +$999 higher in Areegra
$3,249 94th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,249
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
17.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.8 pts 13.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Under $650 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Areegrain Sheep Hills
48.1% 100th pct
Mental health in Areegrain Sheep Hills
14.8% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Areegrain Sheep Hills
11.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

38.9% Arthritis ◂ +16.7 pts 22.2%
22.2% Mental health ◂ +7.4 pts 14.8%
0.0% Diabetes +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% One condition even 33.3%
22.2% None +7.4 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Three or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

34.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Unpaid carers in Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Areegrain Sheep Hills
34.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Defence service in Areegrain Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Areegrain Sheep Hills
34.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Areegrain Sheep Hills +0.1 larger in Sheep Hills gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +20.0 pts 80.0%
0.0% Couples with children +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +90.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
0.0% 1 person +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
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

$50 0th pct
$433 0th pct
People / bedroom in Areegrain Sheep Hills even gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

166.7% Owned outright ◂ +106.7 pts 60.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +70.0 pts ▸ 70.0%
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

133.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +83.3 pts 50.0%
100.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +100.0 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

PT stops in Areegrain Sheep Hills +2 more in Sheep Hills
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Areegrain Sheep Hills +74.07 more in Sheep Hills
0.00 0th pct 74.07 100th pct
Departures/1k in Areegrain Sheep Hills +481.5 more in Sheep Hills
0.0 0th pct 481.5 78th pct
PT routes in Areegrain Sheep Hills +1 more in Sheep Hills
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
61 86th pct

How people get to work

200.0% Car (driver) ◂ +160.0 pts 40.0%
0.0% Worked at home +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
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

100.0% 4 or more ◂ +60.0 pts 40.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Areegrain Sheep Hills
14.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Areegrain Sheep Hills
65.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +66.7 pts 33.3%
75.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +35.0 pts 40.0%
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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +46.7 pts 53.3%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service 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 Areegrain Sheep Hills +0.1 higher in Sheep Hills
0.0 33rd pct 0.1 42nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0.1 36th pct 0.1 37th pct
15-min city in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Areegrain Sheep Hills +5.9 pts higher in Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 59th pct
Walk to school in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Areegrain Sheep Hills +2.9 pts higher in Sheep Hills
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Areegrain Sheep Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Areegrain Sheep Hills +314.8 more in Sheep Hills
55.6 84th pct 370.4 99th pct
Intersections/km² in Areegrain Sheep Hills +0 higher in Sheep Hills
0 39th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Areegrain Sheep Hills +0.8 pts higher in Sheep Hills
2.7% 7th pct 3.5% 20th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Areegra vs Sheep Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20064/areegra/vs/SAL22270/sheep-hills