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Auchmore vs Salisbury West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Auchmore profile · Salisbury West profile

Auchmore Salisbury West

Salisbury West and Auchmore are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in wealth and age between them; the typical resident in Auchmore is far older at 67 compared to 46 in Salisbury West. Typical weekly household income is also far higher in Auchmore at $3,999, while it is $1,292 in Salisbury West. Salisbury West is more likely to have larger households, with 2.3 people per home compared to 1.5 in Auchmore, and it has more people per bedroom.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. This shared isolation is matched by a similar distance to the city, which takes just over two hours to reach from either place. While they share these basic traits, the gap in typical weekly personal income remains far higher in Auchmore, where it is $1,437 compared to $749 in Salisbury West.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Auchmorein Salisbury West +33 larger in Salisbury West gap widening
5 4th pct 38 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13
  • First area, 2021: 5
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 38
Median age in Auchmorein Salisbury West +21 yrs older in Auchmore gap widening
67 yrs 100th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 67 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 18.4% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

60.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +41.6 pts 18.4%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +39.5 pts ▸ 39.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +19.4 pts 60.6%
0.0% Divorced +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Never married +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 13.2% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +6.3 pts 73.7%
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

60.0% Australian ◂ +33.7 pts 26.3%
0.0% English +47.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% Irish +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Scottish +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

— 7.9% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

80.0% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 86.8%
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

— 42.1% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.1%

Religious affiliation

80.0% Christianity ◂ +37.9 pts 42.1%
0.0% No religion +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
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

— 51.6% 65th pct
— 9.1% 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Auchmorein Salisbury West +2 more in Salisbury West
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 34 12th pct
— 971 38th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +51.6 pts ▸ 51.6%
0.0% Year 10 +38.7 pts ▸ 38.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Year 11 +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +84.6 pts ▸ 84.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Society & culture +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Health +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Auchmorein Salisbury West +$688 higher in Auchmore gap widening
$1,437 97th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $833
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $574
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Auchmorein Salisbury West +$2,707 higher in Auchmore
$3,999 100th pct $1,292 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,999
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $1,292
Family income in Auchmorein Salisbury West +$1,292 higher in Auchmore
$2,750 88th pct $1,458 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,458
— 0.0% 0th pct

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.6 pts 36.4%
0.0% Under $650 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Auchmorein Salisbury West
— 23.7% 25th pct
— 7.9% 48th pct
Needs assistance in Auchmorein Salisbury West
— 21.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Other condition +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Mental health +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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

0.0% None +63.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
60.0% One condition ◂ +36.3 pts 23.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 24.2% 74th pct
— 30.3% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Auchmorein Salisbury West
— 30.3% 74th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 57.6% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Auchmorein Salisbury West +0.8 larger in Salisbury West
1.5 0th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +46.7 pts 53.3%
0.0% Couples with children +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $138 12th pct
— $740 8th pct
People / bedroom in Auchmorein Salisbury West +0.40 higher in Salisbury West
0.40 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2016: 0.40
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

Transport & Vehicles

— 31.8% 83rd pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Auchmorein Salisbury West +11 longer in Auchmore
133 86th pct 122 82nd pct

How people get to work

75.0% Walked ◂ +52.3 pts 22.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Worked at home +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
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%

Migration & Movement

— 32.4% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
— 66.7% 72nd pct
— 68.2% 86th pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +68.2 pts 31.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Retail trade +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Mining 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% 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 ◂ +86.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Labourers +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Auchmorein Salisbury West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Auchmorein Salisbury West +1 higher in Salisbury West
0 18th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Auchmorein Salisbury West +1.3 pts higher in Salisbury West
2.1% 0th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Auchmore vs Salisbury West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20084/auchmore/vs/SAL22227/salisbury-west