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Avoca vs Lamplough

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.9 km apart · Avoca profile · Lamplough profile

Avoca Lamplough

Avoca (Vic.) and Lamplough are neighbouring areas in Victoria, though they differ significantly in size and population. Avoca (Vic.) is more family-oriented, with 16.3% of people being children under 15 compared to 0% in Lamplough. This is consistent with Avoca (Vic.) being more walkable (mostly car-dependent) and having more local amenities, such as a school and grocery stores within a 15-minute walk. In contrast, Lamplough is sparsely populated and far more elderly, with a typical resident aged 60 and a higher share of people needing help with daily activities (22.4%) and long-term health conditions (53.1%).

Everyday life shares some common ground in both places, with typical weekly personal incomes sitting around $500 and about half of all homes owned outright. They are also very similar in their levels of non-religious residents (around 46%) and the share of people providing unpaid care. While Avoca (Vic.) has seen more people move in over the last five years (29.7%) compared to Lamplough (5.9%), both remain well below the national figure for recent arrivals.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,307 larger in Avoca Recent movers: 23.8 pts higher in Avoca No car: 4.1 pts higher in Avoca Under 15: 16.3 pts higher in Avoca Renting: 15.9 pts higher in Avoca

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avocain Lamplough +1,307 larger in Avoca gap widening
1,356 75th pct 49 28th pct
Median age in Avocain Lamplough +9 yrs older in Lamplough gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Avocain Lamplough +1.5 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
1.5% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Avocain Lamplough +1.1 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
33.6% 90th pct 34.7% 91st pct
Under 15 in Avocain Lamplough +16.3 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
16.3% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Avocain Lamplough +2.5 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 15.8% 74th pct

Age structure

33.6% Seniors (65+) +1.1 pts ▸ 34.7%
25.4% Older adults (45–64) +5.2 pts ▸ 30.6%
18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.9 pts 10.2%
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 +6.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
28.8% Never married ◂ +7.0 pts 21.7%
13.1% Divorced +2.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
9.7% Widowed ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 6.5%

Age & sex structure

Avoca Lamplough

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Avocain Lamplough +12.4 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
8.0% 33rd pct 20.4% 77th pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +0.6 pts ▸ 83.7%
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

43.7% English +23.6 pts ▸ 67.3%
44.0% Australian ◂ +21.6 pts 22.4%
11.1% Irish +3.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.8% Scottish ◂ +2.6 pts 10.2%
2.5% German ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Dutch ◂ +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 Lamplough +6.9 pts higher in Lamplough gap widening
1.3% 36th pct 8.2% 73rd pct
Limited English in Avocain Lamplough +0.2 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
0.2% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only +6.9 pts ▸ 98.0%
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 Lamplough +0.6 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
46.3% 69th pct 46.9% 71st pct

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +4.6 pts ▸ 46.9%
46.3% No religion +0.6 pts ▸ 46.9%
10.6% Not stated ◂ +4.5 pts 6.1%
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 Lamplough +2.4 pts higher in Lamplough gap widening
31.8% 16th pct 34.1% 21st pct
Bachelor+ in Avocain Lamplough +4.8 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
11.3% 36th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Schools/1k kids in Avocain Lamplough
4.52 56th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Avocain Lamplough +1 more in Avoca
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Avocain Lamplough
94 24th pct —
ICSEA in Avocain Lamplough
965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 12 +2.4 pts ▸ 34.1%
21.9% Year 9 or below +9.8 pts ▸ 31.7%
20.3% Year 10 ◂ +5.7 pts 14.6%
15.1% Year 11 ◂ +7.8 pts 7.3%

Highest qualification level

35.8% Certificate III / IV +1.2 pts ▸ 37.0%
13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.3 pts ▸ 29.6%
14.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.1 pts 11.1%
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

14.2% Engineering & related +8.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
5.8% Agriculture & environment +12.7 pts ▸ 18.5%
11.4% Health +3.4 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.8% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.9% Management & commerce +4.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.9% Society & culture ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Architecture & building +6.5 pts ▸ 11.1%
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 Lamplough +$15 higher in Avoca gap narrowing
$503 12th pct $488 11th pct
Household income in Avocain Lamplough +$198 higher in Avoca gap widening
$923 10th pct $725 3rd pct
Family income in Avocain Lamplough +$332 higher in Avoca gap widening
$1,281 14th pct $949 5th pct
High earners in Avocain Lamplough +4.2 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
4.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Avocain Lamplough +5.0 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
5.0% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 24.0%
30.1% Under $650 +5.9 pts ▸ 36.0%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
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 +17.2 pts ▸ 69.6%
28.3% $650–$1,499 even 28.3%
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 Lamplough +15.3 pts higher in Lamplough
37.8% 86th pct 53.1% 100th pct
Mental health in Avocain Lamplough +6.0 pts higher in Avoca
12.2% 84th pct 6.1% 31st pct
Needs assistance in Avocain Lamplough +12.9 pts higher in Lamplough gap widening
9.6% 88th pct 22.4% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis +13.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
8.6% Other condition +11.8 pts ▸ 20.4%
9.4% Asthma +9.0 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.8% Heart disease +7.5 pts ▸ 16.3%
12.2% Mental health ◂ +6.0 pts 6.1%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.2% Cancer ◂ +5.2 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 ◂ +3.5 pts 49.0%
20.4% One condition +14.3 pts ▸ 34.7%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 6.1%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Avocain Lamplough +13.4 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
19.9% 59th pct 6.5% 7th pct
Unpaid carers in Avocain Lamplough +0.9 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
16.1% 79th pct 15.2% 74th pct
Unpaid child care in Avocain Lamplough +3.1 pts higher in Avoca gap steady
20.5% 28th pct 17.4% 18th pct
Defence service in Avocain Lamplough +3.9 pts higher in Avoca
3.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Avocain Lamplough +1.1 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
25.0% 55th pct 26.1% 61st pct

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Avocain Lamplough +0.3 larger in Avoca gap steady
2.2 24th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Avocain Lamplough +7.6 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
15.8% 75th pct 8.1% 34th pct
Living alone in Avocain Lamplough +0.4 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
35.6% 86th pct 36.0% 86th pct

Family composition

37.1% Couples without children +19.7 pts ▸ 56.8%
45.4% Couples with children ◂ +10.3 pts 35.1%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +7.6 pts 8.1%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.7% 2 people +18.3 pts ▸ 56.0%
35.6% 1 person +0.4 pts ▸ 36.0%
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 Lamplough +$70 higher in Avoca
$210 28th pct $140 12th pct
Mortgage in Avocain Lamplough +$558 higher in Avoca gap widening
$1,056 17th pct $498 1st pct
People / bedroom in Avocain Lamplough +0.10 higher in Avoca gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Avocain Lamplough +15.9 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
15.9% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Avocain Lamplough +0.7 pts higher in Lamplough gap narrowing
51.3% 78th pct 52.0% 79th pct
Separate houses in Avocain Lamplough +5.5 pts higher in Lamplough gap widening
94.5% 43rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Avocain Lamplough +2.3 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
70.3% 28th pct 68.0% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.3% Owned outright +0.7 pts ▸ 52.0%
28.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.3 pts 16.0%
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 +5.2 pts ▸ 56.0%
22.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.5 pts 12.0%
15.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 12.0%
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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.4% Under $1,000 +57.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
9.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Avocain Lamplough +4.1 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
4.1% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Avocain Lamplough
10.9% 30th pct —
PT commute in Avocain Lamplough
0.9% 71st pct —
PT stops in Avocain Lamplough +3 more in Avoca
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Avocain Lamplough +2.21 more in Avoca
2.21 66th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Avocain Lamplough +11.8 more in Avoca
11.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Avocain Lamplough +2 more in Avoca
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Avocain Lamplough
14 51st pct —
Drive to city in Avocain Lamplough +9 longer in Avoca
115 78th pct 106 73rd pct

How people get to work

61.2% Car (driver) ◂ +8.6 pts 52.6%
10.9% Worked at home +10.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
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 +21.0 pts ▸ 56.0%
34.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.4 pts 12.0%
17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.5 pts 12.0%
10.3% 4 or more ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Avocain Lamplough +23.8 pts higher in Avoca gap widening
29.7% 45th pct 5.9% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Avocain Lamplough
4.6% 41st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Avocain Lamplough
3.8% 54th pct —
Participation in Avocain Lamplough +1.9 pts higher in Avoca gap narrowing
43.2% 12th pct 41.3% 10th pct
Full-time in Avocain Lamplough
53.5% 27th pct —

Industries people work in

1.5% Administrative & support +35.3 pts ▸ 36.8%
13.2% Health care & social assistance +23.6 pts ▸ 36.8%
13.2% Manufacturing +2.6 pts ▸ 15.8%
7.0% Transport & warehousing +8.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Retail trade ◂ +9.0 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

7.7% Clerical & administrative +29.2 pts ▸ 36.8%
10.2% Professionals +10.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
17.5% Managers ◂ +1.7 pts 15.8%
12.4% Technicians & trades +3.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.6% Labourers ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
15.1% Community & personal service ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
10.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Avocain Lamplough +3.8 higher in Avoca
3.8 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Avocain Lamplough +4.2 more in Avoca
4.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Avocain Lamplough +59.4 pts higher in Avoca
59.4% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Avocain Lamplough +67.7 pts higher in Avoca
67.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Avocain Lamplough +52.7 pts higher in Avoca
52.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Avocain Lamplough +64.8 pts higher in Avoca
64.8% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Avocain Lamplough +80.9 pts higher in Avoca
80.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Avocain Lamplough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Avocain Lamplough +15.5 more in Avoca
15.5 55th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Avocain Lamplough +2 higher in Avoca
4 63rd pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Avocain Lamplough +0.4 pts higher in Avoca
4.2% 31st pct 3.8% 26th pct

Compare Avoca with nearby areas

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Compare Lamplough with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avoca vs Lamplough [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20087/avoca/vs/SAL21453/lamplough