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Avoca vs Rathscar West

Name: Avoca vs Rathscar West — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.8 km apart · Avoca profile · Rathscar West profile

Avoca Rathscar West

Avoca (Vic.) and Rathscar West are neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Avoca (Vic.) is a larger hub where the typical resident is 51 and many people are older, with 33.6% aged 65 and over. It has more infrastructure, including a walkability score of 3.8 (mostly car-dependent) and 67.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Rathscar West is sparsely populated and car-dependent, though it has a much higher share of high earners, with 16.0% earning $2,000 or more a week compared to just 4.2% in Avoca (Vic.).

Both areas are very similar in their typical weekly rent, which is $210 for each. They also share a similar distance to the city, taking around two hours to drive. While Avoca (Vic.) has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees (11.3% compared to 0.0% in Rathscar West), Rathscar West has a much higher percentage of volunteers at 56.0%.

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Where they differ most

Volunteering: 36.1 pts higher in Rathscar West Participation: 48.8 pts higher in Rathscar West Population: 1,325 larger in Avoca Unpaid child care: 23.5 pts higher in Rathscar West Mortgage: $944 higher in Rathscar West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avoca in Rathscar West +1,325 larger in Avoca gap widening

1,356 75th pct 31 19th pct

Median age in Avoca in Rathscar West +6 yrs older in Avoca gap narrowing

51 yrs 74th pct 45 yrs 50th pct

Age structure

33.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.0 pts 22.6%

25.4% Older adults (45–64) +6.9 pts ▸ 32.3%

16.3% Children (0–14) +9.5 pts ▸ 25.8%

8.7% Youth (15–24) +13.9 pts ▸ 22.6%

18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.3% Married +22.7 pts ▸ 68.0%

28.8% Never married +19.2 pts ▸ 48.0%

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 Rathscar West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +13.7 pts ▸ 96.8%

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 +20.8 pts ▸ 64.5%

44.0% Australian +7.6 pts ▸ 51.6%

12.8% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 12.9%

11.1% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 9.7%

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

Language used at home

91.1% English only +5.7 pts ▸ 96.8%

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

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +15.7 pts ▸ 58.1%

46.3% No religion +5.3 pts ▸ 51.6%

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

Schools/1k kids in Avoca in Rathscar West

4.52 56th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Avoca in Rathscar West +1 more in Avoca

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Avoca in Rathscar West

94 24th pct —

ICSEA in Avoca in Rathscar West

965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

20.3% Year 10 +22.6 pts ▸ 42.9%

31.8% Year 12 ◂ +3.2 pts 28.6%

21.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%

15.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.4 pts 10.7%

Highest qualification level

35.8% Certificate III / IV +23.0 pts ▸ 58.8%

13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.0 pts ▸ 29.4%

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 +17.8 pts ▸ 23.5%

11.9% Society & culture +11.6 pts ▸ 23.5%

14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

11.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

9.9% Management & commerce ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

7.8% Education ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

4.6% Architecture & building ◂ +4.6 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 Avoca in Rathscar West +$72 higher in Rathscar West gap widening

$503 12th pct $575 21st pct

Household income in Avoca in Rathscar West +$452 higher in Rathscar West gap widening

$923 10th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Avoca in Rathscar West +$32 higher in Avoca gap narrowing

$1,281 14th pct $1,249 13th pct

Household income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 +19.2 pts ▸ 55.6%

30.1% Under $650 ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%

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 +27.6 pts ▸ 80.0%

28.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.3 pts 12.0%

1.3% $3,000 or more +14.7 pts ▸ 16.0%

7.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis +7.2 pts ▸ 22.6%

12.2% Mental health +10.4 pts ▸ 22.6%

7.7% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.6% Other condition +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

9.4% Asthma ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

8.8% Heart disease ◂ +8.8 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 +8.9 pts ▸ 61.3%

20.4% One condition +8.6 pts ▸ 29.0%

8.8% Two conditions +17.0 pts ▸ 25.8%

8.2% Three or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Avoca in Rathscar West +21 larger in Avoca

21 69th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Avoca in Rathscar West

30 yrs 63rd pct —

Median income in Avoca in Rathscar West

$700 56th pct —

Household income in Avoca in Rathscar West

$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Avoca in Rathscar West +0.6 larger in Rathscar West gap widening

2.2 24th pct 2.8 76th pct

Family composition

45.4% Couples with children +27.7 pts ▸ 73.1%

37.1% Couples without children +12.9 pts ▸ 50.0%

15.8% One-parent families +7.3 pts ▸ 23.1%

1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.7% 2 people ◂ +4.4 pts 33.3%

35.6% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 33.3%

8.2% 3 people +25.1 pts ▸ 33.3%

9.7% 4 people ◂ +9.7 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 Avoca in Rathscar West even

$210 28th pct $210 28th pct

Mortgage in Avoca in Rathscar West +$944 higher in Rathscar West

$1,056 17th pct $2,000 72nd pct

People / bedroom in Avoca in Rathscar West +0.10 higher in Rathscar West gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.3% Owned outright +15.3 pts ▸ 66.7%

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 +4.8 pts ▸ 55.6%

15.7% 4 bedrooms +17.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

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

PT stops in Avoca in Rathscar West +3 more in Avoca

3 72nd pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Avoca in Rathscar West +2.21 more in Avoca

2.21 66th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Avoca in Rathscar West +11.8 more in Avoca

11.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Avoca in Rathscar West +2 more in Avoca

2 75th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Avoca in Rathscar West

14 51st pct —

Drive to city in Avoca in Rathscar West +9 longer in Rathscar West

115 78th pct 124 83rd pct

How people get to work

61.2% Car (driver) ◂ +36.2 pts 25.0%

5.8% Walked +19.2 pts ▸ 25.0%

10.9% Worked at home +4.1 pts ▸ 15.0%

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 +20.6 pts ▸ 55.6%

34.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%

10.3% 4 or more +23.0 pts ▸ 33.3%

17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%

4.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +61.4 pts ▸ 75.0%

7.0% Transport & warehousing +8.0 pts ▸ 15.0%

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%

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%

1.9% Professional & technical ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Managers +17.5 pts ▸ 35.0%

12.4% Technicians & trades +7.6 pts ▸ 20.0%

15.6% Labourers ◂ +0.6 pts 15.0%

15.1% Community & personal service ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

10.9% Machinery operators & drivers +4.1 pts ▸ 15.0%

10.2% Professionals ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

9.0% Sales workers ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

7.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Avoca in Rathscar West +3.8 higher in Avoca

3.8 77th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Avoca in Rathscar West +4.2 more in Avoca

4.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Avoca in Rathscar West +59.4 pts higher in Avoca

59.4% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Avoca in Rathscar West +67.7 pts higher in Avoca

67.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Avoca in Rathscar West +52.7 pts higher in Avoca

52.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Avoca in Rathscar West +64.8 pts higher in Avoca

64.8% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Avoca in Rathscar West +80.9 pts higher in Avoca

80.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Avoca in Rathscar West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Avoca in Rathscar West +15.5 more in Avoca

15.5 55th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Avoca in Rathscar West +3 higher in Avoca

4 63rd pct 0 36th pct

Mean slope in Avoca in Rathscar West +0.1 pts higher in Rathscar West

4.2% 31st pct 4.3% 33rd pct

Compare Avoca with nearby areas

Percydale Rathscar West Homebush Lamplough Amphitheatre Tanwood Bung Bong Rathscar

Compare Rathscar West with nearby areas

Homebush Rathscar Natte Yallock Avoca Tanwood Percydale Bung Bong Archdale Junction

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avoca vs Rathscar West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20087/avoca/vs/SAL22140/rathscar-west