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Barkstead vs Mollongghip

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.8 km apart · Barkstead profile · Mollongghip profile

Barkstead Mollongghip

Mollongghip and Barkstead are two sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Mollongghip is a more affluent area, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,069, which is well higher than Barkstead's $703. It has a younger feel, with 20.0% of its population being children under 15, while Barkstead has none. Education and health also differ sharply; adults in Mollongghip are far more likely to have a bachelor degree or higher (28.4% compared to 8.6% in Barkstead), and Barkstead has a far higher share of people with a long-term health condition (43.9% versus 19.0% in Mollongghip).

Both areas are effectively alike in their lack of public transport and accessibility, with no public transport stops or walkable amenities for residents. They also share an unemployment rate of 0.0% and have no residents who speak a language other than English at home. These commonalities exist despite the different directions of their populations, as residents in Barkstead are far older, with a typical age of 54 compared to 45 in Mollongghip.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barksteadin Mollongghip +64 larger in Mollongghip gap widening
41 24th pct 105 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 42
  • First area, 2021: 41
  • Second area, 2016: 89
  • Second area, 2021: 105
Median age in Barksteadin Mollongghip +9 yrs older in Barkstead gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Barksteadin Mollongghip 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%
Aged 65+ in Barksteadin Mollongghip +4.0 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
12.2% 23rd pct 16.2% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Under 15 in Barksteadin Mollongghip +20.0 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
De facto in Barksteadin Mollongghip +14.3 pts higher in Barkstead gap narrowing
36.8% 100th pct 22.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%

Age structure

56.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.7 pts 31.4%
34.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 10.5%
12.2% Seniors (65+) +4.0 pts ▸ 16.2%

Marital status

65.7% Never married ◂ +31.1 pts 34.6%
31.4% Married +20.4 pts ▸ 51.9%
14.3% Separated ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Barkstead Mollongghip

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

  • 85+ in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 4.1% females
  • 70–74 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mollongghip: 4.1% males, 8.2% females
  • 60–64 in Barkstead: 15.6% males, 9.4% females; 60–64 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Barkstead: 9.4% males, 9.4% females; 55–59 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 6.1% females
  • 50–54 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 5.1% females
  • 40–44 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mollongghip: 4.1% males, 11.2% females
  • 35–39 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 35–39 in Mollongghip: 4.1% males, 5.1% females
  • 30–34 in Barkstead: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 4.1% females
  • 25–29 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 25–29 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 20–24 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 20–24 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Barkstead: 15.6% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 5–9 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mollongghip: 3.1% males, 9.2% females
  • 0–4 in Barkstead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mollongghip: 0.0% males, 3.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barksteadin Mollongghip +13.3 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Country of birth

70.7% Australia +6.4 pts ▸ 77.1%
0.0% England +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
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

41.5% English ◂ +8.1 pts 33.3%
34.1% Australian +4.9 pts ▸ 39.0%
26.8% Irish +1.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.8% Scottish +2.6 pts ▸ 12.4%
9.8% Dutch ◂ +5.0 pts 4.8%
0.0% German +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
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 Barksteadin Mollongghip 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%
Limited English in Barksteadin Mollongghip 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

92.7% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 92.4%
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 Barksteadin Mollongghip +5.5 pts higher in Barkstead gap narrowing
51.2% 82nd pct 45.7% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.2%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.7%

Religious affiliation

51.2% No religion ◂ +5.5 pts 45.7%
29.3% Christianity +7.9 pts ▸ 37.1%
12.2% Not stated +4.9 pts ▸ 17.1%
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 Barksteadin Mollongghip +7.6 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
40.0% 37th pct 47.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
Bachelor+ in Barksteadin Mollongghip +19.8 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
8.6% 24th pct 28.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Barksteadin Mollongghip +1 more in Mollongghip
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
17 3rd pct
1,002 57th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 +7.6 pts ▸ 47.6%
28.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +21.3 pts 7.3%
25.7% Year 10 ◂ +16.0 pts 9.8%
0.0% Year 11 +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%

Highest qualification level

52.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.0 pts 20.0%
12.0% Bachelor degree +9.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Architecture & building ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Health ◂ +13.3 pts 6.7%
12.0% Management & commerce +4.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +3.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Information technology +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Society & culture +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Barksteadin Mollongghip +$366 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$703 41st pct $1,069 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $674
  • First area, 2021: $703
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $1,069
Household income in Barksteadin Mollongghip +$501 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Barksteadin Mollongghip +$593 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$1,875 49th pct $2,468 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,437
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,937
  • Second area, 2021: $2,468
High earners in Barksteadin Mollongghip +8.6 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
High-income homes in Barksteadin Mollongghip
55.9% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.9%

Household income distribution

22.2% $1,500–$2,999 +36.6 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.7% Under $650 ◂ +2.5 pts 43.2%
37.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.0 pts 32.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barksteadin Mollongghip +24.9 pts higher in Barkstead
43.9% 95th pct 19.0% 13th pct
Mental health in Barksteadin Mollongghip +12.8 pts higher in Barkstead
19.5% 100th pct 6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Barksteadin Mollongghip +4.0 pts higher in Barkstead gap narrowing
9.8% 89th pct 5.7% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

19.5% Mental health ◂ +12.8 pts 6.7%
14.6% Lung condition ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Arthritis ◂ +8.4 pts 3.8%
0.0% Other condition +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Asthma +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 3.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.5% None +9.1 pts ▸ 67.6%
34.1% One condition ◂ +20.8 pts 13.3%
14.6% Two conditions ◂ +10.8 pts 3.8%
0.0% Three or more +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Barksteadin Mollongghip +25.9 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.9% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
Unpaid carers in Barksteadin Mollongghip +1.8 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
14.3% 66th pct 16.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Unpaid child care in Barksteadin Mollongghip +19.9 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
17.1% 17th pct 37.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%
Defence service in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barksteadin Mollongghip +0.3 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
34.3% 88th pct 34.6% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barksteadin Mollongghip +0.3 larger in Mollongghip gap widening
2.3 29th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Barksteadin Mollongghip +4.9 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
11.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%

Family composition

51.4% Couples with children +6.6 pts ▸ 58.0%
48.6% Couples without children ◂ +17.7 pts 30.9%
0.0% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +17.6 pts 32.4%
0.0% 4 people +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% 1 person +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 6 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$280 50th pct
Mortgage in Barksteadin Mollongghip +$304 higher in Barkstead gap widening
$1,550 45th pct $1,246 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: $980
  • First area, 2021: $1,550
  • Second area, 2016: $1,099
  • Second area, 2021: $1,246
People / bedroom in Barksteadin Mollongghip +0.10 higher in Barkstead gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
14.7% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
44.1% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.1%
Separate houses in Barksteadin Mollongghip
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
85.3% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.3%

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned with a mortgage +8.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +5.9 pts 44.1%
0.0% Other tenure +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
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

55.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 50.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.6 pts 14.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

62.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +40.3 pts 22.2%
62.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +45.8 pts 16.7%
37.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.3 pts 22.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Barksteadin Mollongghip +1.6 pts higher in Barkstead gap narrowing
28.0% 77th pct 26.4% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.4%
PT commute in Barksteadin Mollongghip 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%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
68 90th pct
Drive to city in Barksteadin Mollongghip +11 longer in Barkstead
83 58th pct 72 52nd pct

How people get to work

52.0% Car (driver) ◂ +4.8 pts 47.2%
28.0% Worked at home ◂ +1.6 pts 26.4%
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

22.2% 2 vehicles +39.5 pts ▸ 61.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
22.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 11.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barksteadin Mollongghip +7.0 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
16.3% 11th pct 23.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Barksteadin Mollongghip 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%
Participation in Barksteadin Mollongghip +3.1 pts higher in Barkstead gap narrowing
68.6% 77th pct 65.4% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.9%
  • First area, 2021: 68.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.4%
Full-time in Barksteadin Mollongghip +4.8 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
48.0% 12th pct 52.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +26.4 pts ▸ 26.4%
16.0% Construction ◂ +6.6 pts 9.4%
16.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.3 pts 5.7%
12.0% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +37.7 pts ▸ 37.7%
32.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
32.0% Community & personal service ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Professionals +6.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +12.5 pts 7.5%
16.0% Sales workers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barksteadin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Barksteadin Mollongghip +2 higher in Barkstead
4 63rd pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Barksteadin Mollongghip +2.5 pts higher in Barkstead
8.3% 73rd pct 5.8% 51st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barkstead vs Mollongghip [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20143/barkstead/vs/SAL21724/mollongghip