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Avoca vs Homebush

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Avoca profile · Homebush profile

Avoca Homebush

Avoca (Vic.) and Homebush (Vic.) are neighbouring areas that differ greatly in scale. Avoca (Vic.) is a larger community with a more diverse age range, including 16.3% children under 15 compared to 0.0% in Homebush (Vic.). Avoca (Vic.) is also more developed for pedestrians, with a walkability score of 3.8 (mostly car-dependent) and 67.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Homebush (Vic.) is car-dependent and has 0.0% for the same measure. Education levels are higher in Avoca (Vic.), where 31.8% of residents completed Year 12, compared to 13.0% in Homebush (Vic.).

The two areas share a similar feel in some basic ways, such as having the same typical number of people per home (2.2) and very similar typical weekly rents around $200. They also share a similar landscape with the same average terrain slope. While Avoca (Vic.) has a noticeably older typical resident at 51 compared to 48 in Homebush (Vic.), both areas sit far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Housework 15h+: 31.5 pts higher in Homebush Population: 1,325 larger in Avoca Needs assistance: 9.6 pts higher in Avoca Year 12: 18.7 pts higher in Avoca Recent movers: 18.1 pts higher in Avoca

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avocain Homebush +1,325 larger in Avoca gap widening
1,356 75th pct 31 19th pct
Median age in Avocain Homebush +3 yrs older in Avoca gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Avocain Homebush +1.5 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
1.5% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Avocain Homebush +1.3 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
33.6% 90th pct 32.3% 88th pct
Under 15 in Avocain Homebush +16.3 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
16.3% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Avocain Homebush +0.2 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 13.0% 57th pct

Age structure

25.4% Older adults (45–64) +16.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
33.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.3 pts 32.3%
18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
16.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
8.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.3% Married +15.6 pts ▸ 60.9%
28.8% Never married +1.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
13.1% Divorced ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Widowed ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Avoca Homebush

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Avocain Homebush +8.0 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
8.0% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +0.8 pts ▸ 83.9%
3.1% England ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.0% Australian +23.7 pts ▸ 67.7%
43.7% English ◂ +14.7 pts 29.0%
12.8% Scottish ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Irish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Dutch +7.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.5% German ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Avocain Homebush +1.3 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
1.3% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Avocain Homebush +0.2 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
0.2% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only +8.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Avocain Homebush +10.8 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
46.3% 69th pct 35.5% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +12.5 pts ▸ 54.8%
46.3% No religion ◂ +10.8 pts 35.5%
10.6% Not stated ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Avocain Homebush +18.7 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
31.8% 16th pct 13.0% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Avocain Homebush +11.3 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
11.3% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Avocain Homebush
4.52 56th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Avocain Homebush even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Avocain Homebush even
94 24th pct 94 24th pct
ICSEA in Avocain Homebush even
965 35th pct 965 35th pct

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 12 ◂ +18.7 pts 13.0%
15.1% Year 11 +15.3 pts ▸ 30.4%
20.3% Year 10 +10.1 pts ▸ 30.4%
21.9% Year 9 or below +4.2 pts ▸ 26.1%

Highest qualification level

35.8% Certificate III / IV +55.9 pts ▸ 91.7%
13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +20.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.8% Agriculture & environment +35.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
4.6% Architecture & building +20.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.8% Education +17.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
11.9% Society & culture ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% Management & commerce ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.0% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Avocain Homebush +$71 higher in Homebush gap widening
$503 12th pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Avocain Homebush +$139 higher in Homebush gap narrowing
$923 10th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Avocain Homebush +$156 higher in Avoca gap narrowing
$1,281 14th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Avocain Homebush +4.2 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
4.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Avocain Homebush
5.0% 15th pct —

Household income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 33.3%
30.1% Under $650 +3.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
2.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.4% Under $650 ◂ +17.6 pts 34.8%
28.3% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
7.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Avocain Homebush +10.6 pts higher in Homebush
37.8% 86th pct 48.4% 100th pct
Mental health in Avocain Homebush +2.5 pts higher in Avoca
12.2% 84th pct 9.7% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Avocain Homebush +9.6 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
9.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis +10.4 pts ▸ 25.8%
8.6% Other condition +7.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.4% Asthma +3.5 pts ▸ 12.9%
12.2% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 9.7%
5.2% Cancer +4.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.8% Heart disease ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Lung condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dementia ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.4% None +5.6 pts ▸ 58.1%
20.4% One condition +5.4 pts ▸ 25.8%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Avocain Homebush +2.6 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
19.9% 59th pct 17.4% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Avocain Homebush +5.6 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
16.1% 79th pct 21.7% 92nd pct
Unpaid child care in Avocain Homebush +7.4 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
20.5% 28th pct 13.0% 10th pct
Defence service in Avocain Homebush +3.9 pts higher in Avoca
3.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Avocain Homebush +31.5 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
25.0% 55th pct 56.5% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Avocain Homebush +21 larger in Avoca
21 69th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Avocain Homebush
30 yrs 63rd pct —
Median income in Avocain Homebush
$700 56th pct —
Household income in Avocain Homebush
$2,250 71st pct —
Indigenous language in Avocain Homebush
14.3% 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Avocain Homebush even gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Avocain Homebush +6.0 pts higher in Homebush gap narrowing
15.8% 75th pct 21.7% 89th pct
Living alone in Avocain Homebush
35.6% 86th pct —

Family composition

37.1% Couples without children +10.7 pts ▸ 47.8%
45.4% Couples with children ◂ +32.3 pts 13.0%
15.8% One-parent families +6.0 pts ▸ 21.7%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.7% 2 people +17.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
35.6% 1 person +8.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
9.7% 4 people ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.2% 3 people ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Avocain Homebush +$15 higher in Avoca
$210 28th pct $195 24th pct
Mortgage in Avocain Homebush +$131 higher in Avoca
$1,056 17th pct $925 12th pct
People / bedroom in Avocain Homebush even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Avocain Homebush
15.9% 48th pct —
Owned outright in Avocain Homebush
51.3% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Avocain Homebush
94.5% 43rd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Avocain Homebush
70.3% 28th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.3% Owned outright +93.1 pts ▸ 144.4%
28.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
15.9% Rented ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.5% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.8% 3 bedrooms +38.1 pts ▸ 88.9%
15.7% 4 bedrooms +28.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
22.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% 5 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Avocain Homebush
4.1% 69th pct —
Work from home in Avocain Homebush
10.9% 30th pct —
PT commute in Avocain Homebush
0.9% 71st pct —
PT stops in Avocain Homebush +3 more in Avoca
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Avocain Homebush +2.21 more in Avoca
2.21 66th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Avocain Homebush +11.8 more in Avoca
11.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Avocain Homebush +2 more in Avoca
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Avocain Homebush
14 51st pct —
Drive to city in Avocain Homebush +11 longer in Homebush
115 78th pct 126 84th pct

How people get to work

61.2% Car (driver) +20.6 pts ▸ 81.8%
10.9% Worked at home +25.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
5.8% Walked ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.0% 2 vehicles +31.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
10.3% 4 or more +34.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
34.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.1 pts 33.3%
17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Avocain Homebush +18.1 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
29.7% 45th pct 11.5% 6th pct
Recent arrivals in Avocain Homebush
4.6% 41st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Avocain Homebush
3.8% 54th pct —
Participation in Avocain Homebush +4.6 pts higher in Homebush gap narrowing
43.2% 12th pct 47.8% 17th pct
Full-time in Avocain Homebush
53.5% 27th pct —

Industries people work in

0.6% Finance & insurance +44.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.2% Manufacturing ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.0% Retail trade ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Construction ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% Education & training ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Other services ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Managers +55.2 pts ▸ 72.7%
9.0% Sales workers +27.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
15.6% Labourers ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
15.1% Community & personal service ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
12.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
10.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
10.2% Professionals ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Avocain Homebush +3.5 higher in Avoca
3.8 77th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Avocain Homebush +3.9 more in Avoca
4.2 79th pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Avocain Homebush +59.4 pts higher in Avoca
59.4% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Avocain Homebush +67.7 pts higher in Avoca
67.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Avocain Homebush +52.7 pts higher in Avoca
52.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Avocain Homebush +64.8 pts higher in Avoca
64.8% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Avocain Homebush +46.4 pts higher in Avoca
80.9% 75th pct 34.5% 59th pct
Walk to health in Avocain Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Avocain Homebush +113.5 more in Homebush
15.5 55th pct 129.0 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Avocain Homebush +3 higher in Avoca
4 63rd pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Avocain Homebush even
4.2% 31st pct 4.2% 32nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avoca vs Homebush [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20087/avoca/vs/SAL21198/homebush