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Ayrford vs Ecklin South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.0 km apart · Ayrford profile · Ecklin South profile

Ayrford Ecklin South

Ecklin South and Ayrford are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. Ecklin South is more populous and has a more qualified workforce, with 49.1% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 13.3% in Ayrford. Income is also higher in Ecklin South, where the typical weekly household income is $1,875, while in Ayrford it is $1,437. Ayrford has a much younger feel, with children under 15 making up 30.8% of the population, which is far higher than the 18.9% seen in Ecklin South.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and have almost identical typical weekly rents of $200. This shared reliance on cars is common to both, as neither area has any public transport stops or amenities within a 15-minute walk. While they share these basic living conditions, Ecklin South has seen more movement in recent years, with 35.4% of people moving in the last five years compared to 22.2% in Ayrford.

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Where they differ most

Population: 183 larger in Ecklin South Year 12: 35.8 pts higher in Ecklin South One-parent: 14.3 pts higher in Ecklin South Volunteering: 15.2 pts higher in Ecklin South Bachelor+: 14.2 pts higher in Ecklin South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +183 larger in Ecklin South gap widening
39 23rd pct 222 56th pct
Median age in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +2 yrs older in Ayrford gap narrowing
36 yrs 17th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
First Nations in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +1.8 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 49th pct
Aged 65+ in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +12.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.2% 23rd pct
Under 15 in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +11.9 pts higher in Ayrford gap widening
30.8% 96th pct 18.9% 63rd pct
De facto in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +2.0 pts higher in Ayrford gap narrowing
15.6% 74th pct 13.7% 62nd pct

Age structure

30.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.9 pts 18.9%
30.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.2 pts 26.6%
7.7% Young adults (25–44) +21.1 pts ▸ 28.8%
23.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.4 pts 11.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

Marital status

48.3% Married +4.0 pts ▸ 52.3%
34.5% Never married +5.3 pts ▸ 39.8%
13.8% Divorced ◂ +11.5 pts 2.3%
10.3% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 5.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ayrford Ecklin South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +10.4 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.4% 45th pct

Country of birth

92.3% Australia ◂ +8.1 pts 84.2%
0.0% New Zealand +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% England +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Philippines +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.7% Australian +3.5 pts ▸ 52.3%
20.5% English +12.4 pts ▸ 32.9%
10.3% Irish +1.9 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Scottish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% German +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dutch +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +1.8 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 39th pct
Limited English in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.6% English only +8.2 pts ▸ 92.8%
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

No religion in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +9.8 pts higher in Ayrford gap narrowing
51.3% 82nd pct 41.4% 53rd pct

Religious affiliation

51.3% No religion ◂ +9.8 pts 41.4%
35.9% Christianity +12.8 pts ▸ 48.6%
12.8% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 12.2%
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

Year 12 in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +35.8 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
13.3% 0th pct 49.1% 60th pct
Bachelor+ in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +14.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.2% 48th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

13.3% Year 12 +35.8 pts ▸ 49.1%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +15.2 pts 18.2%
20.0% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
13.3% Year 9 or below even 13.3%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Certificate III / IV +13.9 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Health +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Education +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Creative arts +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Society & culture +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +$175 higher in Ecklin South gap narrowing
$769 53rd pct $944 77th pct
Household income in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +$438 higher in Ecklin South gap widening
$1,437 43rd pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +$674 higher in Ecklin South gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $2,299 73rd pct
High earners in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +8.5 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.5% 53rd pct
High-income homes in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 12.8% 40th pct

Household income distribution

75.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +46.8 pts 28.2%
41.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 32.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Under $650 +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Personal income distribution

58.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.9 pts 43.8%
31.0% Under $650 +1.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +6.1 pts higher in Ecklin South
12.8% 4th pct 18.9% 12th pct
Mental health in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +5.4 pts higher in Ecklin South
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +3.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 33rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Cancer ◂ +8.9 pts 1.4%
0.0% Asthma +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Arthritis +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Mental health +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Other condition +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None +4.6 pts ▸ 73.9%
15.4% One condition ◂ +0.1 pts 15.3%
0.0% Three or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +15.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap narrowing
10.3% 14th pct 25.6% 77th pct
Unpaid carers in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +7.1 pts higher in Ayrford gap narrowing
20.7% 91st pct 13.6% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +1.5 pts higher in Ayrford gap narrowing
31.0% 77th pct 29.5% 72nd pct
Defence service in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +1.6 pts higher in Ecklin South
0.0% 0th pct 1.6% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +7.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap narrowing
17.2% 15th pct 24.4% 52nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +4 larger in Ecklin South
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 15 yrs 11th pct
Median income in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— $3,500 100th pct
Household income in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— $4,750 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +0.1 larger in Ecklin South gap steady
2.5 50th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +14.3 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.3% 69th pct
Living alone in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 20.5% 39th pct

Family composition

52.9% Couples with children ◂ +1.3 pts 51.6%
38.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.7 pts 33.5%
0.0% One-parent families +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +29.5 pts 20.5%
33.3% 2 people +3.8 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% 4 people +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 6 or more +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 3 people +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% 5 people +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
$200 25th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +$470 higher in Ayrford gap narrowing
$1,824 62nd pct $1,354 32nd pct
People / bedroom in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +0.10 higher in Ecklin South gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 24.4% 70th pct
Owned outright in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 32.1% 26th pct
Separate houses in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 83.3% 61st pct

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Owned outright +7.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +12.2 pts 12.8%
0.0% Rented +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% Not stated +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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

75.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +31.4 pts 43.6%
33.3% 3 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% 5 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 21.3% 63rd pct
PT commute in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.4% Car (driver) ◂ +4.8 pts 42.5%
15.8% Worked at home +5.5 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Walked +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +37.7 pts 12.3%
25.0% 2 vehicles +18.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
25.0% 4 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 17.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +13.2 pts higher in Ecklin South gap widening
22.2% 21st pct 35.4% 65th pct
Recent arrivals in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +6.6 pts higher in Ecklin South gap steady
65.5% 68th pct 72.2% 86th pct
Full-time in Ayrfordin Ecklin South
— 73.2% 91st pct

Industries people work in

68.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.4 pts 63.0%
15.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.3 pts 5.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Retail trade +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Finance & insurance +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Education & training +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.4% Managers +3.8 pts ▸ 51.2%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.9 pts 3.1%
0.0% Labourers +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Professionals +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Sales workers +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 19th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ayrfordin Ecklin South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +4.5 more in Ecklin South
0.0 0th pct 4.5 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +2 higher in Ayrford
3 62nd pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Ayrfordin Ecklin South +0.3 pts higher in Ecklin South
3.0% 13th pct 3.3% 18th pct

Compare Ayrford with nearby areas

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Compare Ecklin South with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ayrford vs Ecklin South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20094/ayrford/vs/SAL20841/ecklin-south