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Ballyrogan vs Buangor

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Ballyrogan profile · Buangor profile

Ballyrogan Buangor

Buangor and Ballyrogan are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria, but they differ sharply in demographics and wealth. Residents in Buangor are far older, with a typical age of 51 compared to 41 in Ballyrogan. This age gap is reflected in health and housing, as Buangor has a far higher share of people needing help with daily activities (12.5% versus 0.0%) and more homes with three or more bedrooms. Ballyrogan is much younger, with children under 15 making up 35.1% of the population compared to just 17.0% in Buangor. Economic profiles also diverge, with the typical weekly household income in Ballyrogan being far higher at $2,156, while Buangor's is $1,025.

Both areas have tracked differently since 2011, though they share a few core traits today. They are effectively alike in their share of university graduates and the fact that everyone lives in a separate house. Neither area has any residents who speak little or no English. While they both remain very rural, Buangor has more public transport options and a higher share of people who have moved in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 28.9 pts higher in Buangor Participation: 29.3 pts higher in Ballyrogan Renting: 24.5 pts higher in Ballyrogan Volunteering: 23.9 pts higher in Ballyrogan Needs assistance: 12.5 pts higher in Buangor

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ballyroganin Buangor +35 larger in Buangor gap steady
77 35th pct 112 43rd pct
Median age in Ballyroganin Buangor +10 yrs older in Buangor gap steady
41 yrs 33rd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Ballyroganin Buangor +2.7 pts higher in Buangor gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 58th pct
Aged 65+ in Ballyroganin Buangor +9.2 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
7.8% 12th pct 17.0% 42nd pct
Under 15 in Ballyroganin Buangor +18.1 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
35.1% 100th pct 17.0% 49th pct
De facto in Ballyroganin Buangor +4.1 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
10.3% 35th pct 6.3% 14th pct

Age structure

35.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.1 pts 17.0%
22.1% Older adults (45–64) +9.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
28.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.1 pts 12.5%
7.8% Seniors (65+) +9.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
5.2% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

58.6% Married ◂ +12.2 pts 46.4%
29.3% Never married +1.6 pts ▸ 31.0%
10.3% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 7.1%
0.0% Divorced +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
5.2% Widowed +3.2 pts ▸ 8.3%

Age & sex structure

Ballyrogan Buangor

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.2 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
9.1% 39th pct 8.9% 38th pct

Country of birth

89.6% Australia ◂ +3.0 pts 86.6%
5.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 3.6%
0.0% England +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

61.0% Australian ◂ +25.3 pts 35.7%
20.8% English +29.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.8% Scottish +10.1 pts ▸ 17.9%
3.9% Irish +12.2 pts ▸ 16.1%
5.2% German +1.1 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.9% Filipino ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ballyroganin Buangor +3.8 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
6.5% 67th pct 2.7% 44th pct
Limited English in Ballyroganin Buangor even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

98.7% English only ◂ +6.7 pts 92.0%
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 Ballyroganin Buangor +14.2 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
40.3% 49th pct 54.5% 88th pct

Religious affiliation

40.3% No religion +14.2 pts ▸ 54.5%
49.4% Christianity ◂ +11.0 pts 38.4%
11.7% Not stated ◂ +8.1 pts 3.6%
6.5% Buddhism ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Ballyroganin Buangor +23.0 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
57.1% 75th pct 34.1% 21st pct
Bachelor+ in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.2 pts higher in Buangor gap narrowing
22.4% 73rd pct 22.6% 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ballyroganin Buangor +1 more in Buangor
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Ballyroganin Buangor
— 16 3rd pct
ICSEA in Ballyroganin Buangor
— 1,028 71st pct

Highest year of school

57.1% Year 12 ◂ +23.0 pts 34.1%
14.3% Year 11 +15.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
17.9% Year 10 ◂ +9.6 pts 8.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%

Highest qualification level

40.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.0 pts 18.6%
28.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.8 pts 16.3%
18.8% Certificate III / IV +9.2 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Field of qualification

53.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +41.5 pts 11.6%
15.6% Education +12.3 pts ▸ 27.9%
21.9% Health ◂ +14.9 pts 7.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +0.1 pts 9.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Creative arts +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ballyroganin Buangor +$123 higher in Ballyrogan gap steady
$725 45th pct $602 25th pct
Household income in Ballyroganin Buangor +$1,131 higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
$2,156 82nd pct $1,025 14th pct
Family income in Ballyroganin Buangor +$209 higher in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $2,041 60th pct
High earners in Ballyroganin Buangor +11.9 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.9% 69th pct
High-income homes in Ballyroganin Buangor +6.5 pts higher in Buangor
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 20th pct

Household income distribution

31.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 21.7%
0.0% Under $650 +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.8% Under $650 +20.8 pts ▸ 53.6%
37.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 26.2%
6.9% $1,500–$2,999 +25.2 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ballyroganin Buangor +11.9 pts higher in Buangor
24.7% 29th pct 36.6% 83rd pct
Mental health in Ballyroganin Buangor +13.1 pts higher in Buangor
3.9% 20th pct 17.0% 96th pct
Needs assistance in Ballyroganin Buangor +12.5 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.8% Arthritis +13.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
3.9% Mental health +13.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
7.8% Asthma +2.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other condition +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 8.9%
0.0% Cancer +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.6 pts 3.6%
0.0% Lung condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Stroke +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.7% None ◂ +15.6 pts 57.1%
11.7% One condition +10.6 pts ▸ 22.3%
3.9% Two conditions +9.5 pts ▸ 13.4%
3.9% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 5.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ballyroganin Buangor +23.9 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
46.6% 99th pct 22.6% 69th pct
Unpaid carers in Ballyroganin Buangor +13.8 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
20.7% 91st pct 34.5% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Ballyroganin Buangor +12.4 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
36.2% 89th pct 23.8% 42nd pct
Defence service in Ballyroganin Buangor +3.6 pts higher in Buangor
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 66th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ballyroganin Buangor +13.3 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
22.4% 39th pct 35.7% 90th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ballyroganin Buangor +3 larger in Buangor
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Ballyroganin Buangor
— 32 yrs 69th pct
Median income in Ballyroganin Buangor
— $575 43rd pct
Household income in Ballyroganin Buangor
— $1,899 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.6 larger in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Ballyroganin Buangor +19.6 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.6% 86th pct
Living alone in Ballyroganin Buangor +16.6 pts higher in Buangor
13.8% 15th pct 30.4% 73rd pct

Family composition

65.2% Couples with children ◂ +20.7 pts 44.6%
34.8% Couples without children ◂ +5.4 pts 29.3%
0.0% One-parent families +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

31.0% 2 people +14.6 pts ▸ 45.7%
13.8% 1 person +16.6 pts ▸ 30.4%
20.7% 5 people ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 3 people +9.2 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% 4 people +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% 6 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ballyroganin Buangor +$96 higher in Buangor gap widening
$114 8th pct $210 28th pct
Mortgage in Ballyroganin Buangor +$108 higher in Buangor
$975 14th pct $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.20 higher in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Ballyroganin Buangor +24.5 pts higher in Ballyrogan
31.0% 80th pct 6.5% 15th pct
Owned outright in Ballyroganin Buangor +9.5 pts higher in Buangor
44.8% 61st pct 54.3% 84th pct
Separate houses in Ballyroganin Buangor even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Ballyroganin Buangor +28.9 pts higher in Buangor
69.0% 26th pct 97.8% 96th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.8% Owned outright +9.5 pts ▸ 54.3%
31.0% Rented ◂ +24.5 pts 6.5%
13.8% Owned with a mortgage +12.3 pts ▸ 26.1%
20.7% Other tenure ◂ +12.0 pts 8.7%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

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

55.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 47.8%
13.8% 4 bedrooms +21.0 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% 5 or more +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 10.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ballyroganin Buangor +6.4 pts higher in Buangor
0.0% 0th pct 6.4% 79th pct
Work from home in Ballyroganin Buangor +4.2 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap narrowing
30.4% 81st pct 26.2% 74th pct
PT commute in Ballyroganin Buangor even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Ballyroganin Buangor +1 more in Buangor
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Ballyroganin Buangor +8.93 more in Buangor
0.00 0th pct 8.93 87th pct
Departures/1k in Ballyroganin Buangor +392.9 more in Buangor
0.0 0th pct 392.9 76th pct
PT routes in Ballyroganin Buangor +4 more in Buangor
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Ballyroganin Buangor
— 9 44th pct
Drive to city in Ballyroganin Buangor +23 longer in Ballyrogan
133 86th pct 110 75th pct

How people get to work

52.2% Car (driver) +12.1 pts ▸ 64.3%
30.4% Worked at home ◂ +4.2 pts 26.2%
17.4% Walked ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
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

51.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +21.9 pts 29.8%
34.5% 4 or more ◂ +19.6 pts 14.9%
17.2% 1 vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 19.1%
13.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.0 pts 12.8%
0.0% No vehicle +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ballyroganin Buangor +11.4 pts higher in Buangor gap widening
19.2% 14th pct 30.6% 48th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ballyroganin Buangor even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Ballyroganin Buangor +29.3 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap widening
79.3% 94th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Ballyroganin Buangor +17.2 pts higher in Ballyrogan gap steady
69.6% 87th pct 52.4% 23rd pct

Industries people work in

76.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +52.3 pts 23.8%
8.7% Public administration & safety +12.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Education & training +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

54.3% Managers ◂ +25.8 pts 28.6%
0.0% Sales workers +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.2% Community & personal service ◂ +8.1 pts 7.1%
15.2% Labourers ◂ +8.1 pts 7.1%
8.7% Clerical & administrative +5.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.8 higher in Buangor
0.0 17th pct 0.8 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.8 more in Buangor
0.0 0th pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Ballyroganin Buangor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ballyroganin Buangor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ballyroganin Buangor +38.1 pts higher in Buangor
0.0% 0th pct 38.1% 69th pct
Walk to school in Ballyroganin Buangor +36.1 pts higher in Buangor
0.0% 0th pct 36.1% 71st pct
Walk to a park in Ballyroganin Buangor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ballyroganin Buangor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ballyroganin Buangor +4.9 more in Buangor
13.0 49th pct 17.9 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Ballyroganin Buangor +0 higher in Buangor
0 28th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Ballyroganin Buangor +0.3 pts higher in Ballyrogan
4.8% 39th pct 4.5% 35th pct

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Compare Buangor with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ballyrogan vs Buangor [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20117/ballyrogan/vs/SAL20365/buangor