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Avonmore vs Hunter

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Avonmore profile · Hunter profile

Avonmore Hunter

Avonmore and Hunter are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Avonmore is an older community where the typical resident is 58 and 40.5% of people are aged 65 or over. In contrast, Hunter is younger with a typical age of 43 and only 13% of residents aged 65 and over. Higher earners are far more common in Hunter, where 15% earn $2,000 or more a week, compared to none in Avonmore. Hunter also has a much higher share of people with no religion at 47.8%, while 19% of people in Avonmore fall into this group.

These two nearby areas have seen the gap in their age structures widen. They share a similar typical weekly household income, around $1,600 to $1,700, and neither has any residents who speak a language other than English at home. Both are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or a school.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avonmorein Hunter +19 larger in Avonmore gap widening
42 24th pct 23 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43
  • First area, 2021: 42
  • Second area, 2011: 302
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 23
Median age in Avonmorein Hunter +15 yrs older in Avonmore gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Avonmorein Hunter even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Avonmorein Hunter +27.4 pts higher in Avonmore gap widening
40.5% 96th pct 13.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Under 15 in Avonmorein Hunter +11.9 pts higher in Avonmore gap steady
11.9% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Avonmorein Hunter +17.1 pts higher in Avonmore gap widening
17.1% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

40.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.7 pts 21.7%
40.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +27.4 pts 13.0%
21.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.0 pts 17.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
11.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

79.5% Married ◂ +24.5 pts 55.0%
20.5% Never married +39.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
7.7% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Avonmore Hunter

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

  • 85+ in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Avonmore: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 13.0% females; 70–74 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Avonmore: 21.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 35.7% females
  • 45–49 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 30.4% females; 45–49 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Hunter: 28.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Avonmore: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Hunter: 35.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Avonmore: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Hunter: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Avonmorein Hunter +9.5 pts higher in Avonmore gap widening
9.5% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

92.9% Australia +7.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

54.8% Australian +10.5 pts ▸ 65.2%
19.0% English +15.7 pts ▸ 34.8%
23.8% Scottish ◂ +10.8 pts 13.0%
21.4% Irish ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
9.5% German ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Italian ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Avonmorein Hunter even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Avonmorein Hunter even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only even 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 Avonmorein Hunter +28.8 pts higher in Hunter gap widening
19.0% 9th pct 47.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%

Religious affiliation

73.8% Christianity ◂ +17.3 pts 56.5%
19.0% No religion +28.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
9.5% Not stated ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
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

36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.5%
Bachelor+ in Avonmorein Hunter +10.3 pts higher in Avonmore gap widening
10.3% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Avonmorein Hunter +2 more in Avonmore
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
28 9th pct
983 45th pct

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 +16.3 pts ▸ 52.6%
33.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Year 10 ◂ +1.0 pts 26.3%
9.1% Year 11 +12.0 pts ▸ 21.1%

Highest qualification level

57.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.8 pts 23.1%
21.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
26.3% Engineering & related ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
21.1% Management & commerce ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Architecture & building ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Avonmorein Hunter +$113 higher in Avonmore gap steady
$687 38th pct $574 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $687
  • Second area, 2011: $490
  • Second area, 2016: $649
  • Second area, 2021: $574
Household income in Avonmorein Hunter +$124 higher in Avonmore gap narrowing
$1,749 62nd pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2011: $912
  • Second area, 2016: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Avonmorein Hunter +$249 higher in Hunter gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2011: $1,068
  • Second area, 2016: $3,374
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
High earners in Avonmorein Hunter +15.0 pts higher in Hunter gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Household income distribution

29.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

66.7% Under $650 ◂ +31.7 pts 35.0%
38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.5 pts 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Avonmorein Hunter +16.5 pts higher in Hunter
35.7% 80th pct 52.2% 100th pct
Mental health in Avonmorein Hunter +7.1 pts higher in Avonmore
7.1% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Avonmorein Hunter even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.1 pts 21.7%
7.1% Asthma +5.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
9.5% Diabetes ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia 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

59.5% None ◂ +3.0 pts 56.5%
21.4% One condition +9.0 pts ▸ 30.4%
9.5% Two conditions ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Three or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Avonmorein Hunter +13.3 pts higher in Avonmore gap widening
33.3% 89th pct 20.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.8%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Unpaid carers in Avonmorein Hunter +9.6 pts higher in Hunter gap narrowing
15.4% 75th pct 25.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid child care in Avonmorein Hunter +10.6 pts higher in Avonmore gap narrowing
25.6% 52nd pct 15.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Defence service in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Avonmorein Hunter +7.1 pts higher in Hunter gap narrowing
17.9% 18th pct 25.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Avonmorein Hunter even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
78 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Avonmorein Hunter
$350 12th pct
Household income in Avonmorein Hunter
$725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Avonmorein Hunter +0.4 larger in Hunter gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Avonmorein Hunter even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

69.4% Couples with children +13.2 pts ▸ 82.6%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +32.6 pts 17.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

47.1% 2 people ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
29.4% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 27.3%
17.6% 1 person +9.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$295 55th pct
Mortgage in Avonmorein Hunter +$120 higher in Avonmore gap narrowing
$776 9th pct $656 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,127
  • First area, 2021: $776
  • Second area, 2011: $780
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $656
People / bedroom in Avonmorein Hunter +0.10 higher in Hunter gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Owned outright ◂ +19.8 pts 27.3%
35.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +54.5 pts 45.5%
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

41.2% 3 bedrooms +22.5 pts ▸ 63.6%
58.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +31.6 pts 27.3%
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

Work from home in Avonmorein Hunter
33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
PT stops in Avonmorein Hunter even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Avonmorein Hunter even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Avonmorein Hunter +2 longer in Hunter
122 82nd pct 124 83rd pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +3.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +2.6 pts 30.8%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% 3 vehicles +22.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
31.3% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Avonmorein Hunter +18.6 pts higher in Avonmore gap narrowing
18.6% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Avonmorein Hunter
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Participation in Avonmorein Hunter +3.5 pts higher in Hunter gap narrowing
61.5% 53rd pct 65.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 89.7%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.0%
70.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 70.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.5%

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.9 pts 23.1%
0.0% Education & training +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.7% Manufacturing ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Retail trade ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Other services ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
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%

Occupations people work in

54.2% Managers ◂ +15.7 pts 38.5%
12.5% Technicians & trades +26.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.8% Sales workers ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Avonmorein Hunter +0.1 higher in Hunter
0.0 30th pct 0.1 42nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Avonmorein Hunter +0.1 more in Hunter
0.0 31st pct 0.1 43rd pct
15-min city in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Avonmorein Hunter +2.8 pts higher in Avonmore
2.8% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Avonmorein Hunter even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Avonmorein Hunter +43.5 more in Hunter
0.0 0th pct 43.5 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Avonmorein Hunter +0 higher in Avonmore
1 45th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Avonmorein Hunter +0.2 pts higher in Avonmore
3.8% 25th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avonmore vs Hunter [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20090/avonmore/vs/SAL21216/hunter