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Barnadown vs Goornong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.1 km apart · Barnadown profile · Goornong profile

Barnadown Goornong

Goornong and Barnadown are neighbouring areas in Victoria, but they differ greatly in size and layout. Goornong is a larger residential hub with a typical resident aged 40, while Barnadown is sparsely populated and has a much older typical resident at 64. Goornong offers far better access to services, with 45.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 41.5% near groceries; in Barnadown, no homes are within that distance of either. Rent is also far higher in Goornong, where the usual weekly cost is $245 compared to $100 in Barnadown.

Both areas share some basic characteristics, such as having just one school within 3 km and similar average home sizes. They also have almost identical drive times to the city, around two hours. However, they differ in wealth and transport; typical weekly incomes are well higher in Barnadown, reaching $2,333, while Goornong has far more public transport options with six stops and four routes compared to none in Barnadown.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barnadownin Goornong +706 larger in Goornong gap steady
12 9th pct 718 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2011: 609
  • Second area, 2016: 654
  • Second area, 2021: 718
Median age in Barnadownin Goornong +24 yrs older in Barnadown gap widening
64 yrs 99th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Barnadownin Goornong
2.9% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
13.2% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
20.1% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
13.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Age structure

83.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +70.1 pts 13.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.9 pts 20.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.8 pts ▸ 24.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%

Marital status

60.0% Married ◂ +9.0 pts 51.0%
0.0% Never married +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Divorced +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Widowed +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Separated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Barnadown Goornong

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

  • 85+ in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Goornong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Goornong: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
  • 75–79 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Goornong: 1.6% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Goornong: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Goornong: 2.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Goornong: 4.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 55–59 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Goornong: 4.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Goornong: 3.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 45–49 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Goornong: 3.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 40–44 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Goornong: 3.8% males, 4.4% females
  • 35–39 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Goornong: 2.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Goornong: 3.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Goornong: 2.7% males, 2.4% females
  • 20–24 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Goornong: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Goornong: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 10–14 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 10–14 in Goornong: 2.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Goornong: 3.8% males, 3.5% females
  • 0–4 in Barnadown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Goornong: 4.5% males, 3.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barnadownin Goornong
4.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%

Country of birth

133.3% Australia ◂ +48.4 pts 85.0%
0.0% England +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
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

83.3% Scottish ◂ +69.8 pts 13.5%
58.3% English ◂ +17.4 pts 40.9%
41.7% Australian +2.1 pts ▸ 43.7%
33.3% Irish ◂ +19.1 pts 14.2%
0.0% German +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Barnadownin Goornong
2.2% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Limited English in Barnadownin Goornong
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +10.6 pts 89.4%
0.0% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

43.6% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +56.3 pts 43.7%
0.0% No religion +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% Not stated +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

38.8% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.8%
13.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Schools/1k kids in Barnadownin Goornong
6.94 67th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Barnadownin Goornong even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Barnadownin Goornong even
46 16th pct 46 16th pct
995 53rd pct 995 53rd pct

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 +2.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
36.4% Year 10 ◂ +14.9 pts 21.4%
27.3% Year 11 ◂ +10.5 pts 16.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Health +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Education +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Society & culture +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Barnadownin Goornong +$386 higher in Barnadown gap narrowing
$1,125 88th pct $739 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $554
  • Second area, 2016: $593
  • Second area, 2021: $739
Household income in Barnadownin Goornong +$646 higher in Barnadown
$2,333 87th pct $1,687 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,333
  • Second area, 2011: $1,166
  • Second area, 2016: $1,364
  • Second area, 2021: $1,687
Family income in Barnadownin Goornong +$319 higher in Barnadown
$2,333 75th pct $2,014 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,333
  • Second area, 2011: $1,350
  • Second area, 2016: $1,544
  • Second area, 2021: $2,014
6.1% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
High-income homes in Barnadownin Goornong
10.8% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Household income distribution

50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 43.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.3 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Under $650 +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +40.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barnadownin Goornong
31.3% 62nd pct
Mental health in Barnadownin Goornong
12.1% 84th pct
Needs assistance in Barnadownin Goornong
5.8% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Arthritis ◂ +14.4 pts 10.6%
0.0% Mental health +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Asthma +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Heart disease +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Cancer +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Lung condition +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +16.8 pts 58.2%
33.3% One condition ◂ +12.2 pts 21.2%
0.0% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

17.1% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Unpaid carers in Barnadownin Goornong
15.0% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid child care in Barnadownin Goornong
30.9% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.9%
Defence service in Barnadownin Goornong
4.4% 75th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barnadownin Goornong
27.6% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Barnadownin Goornong +21 larger in Goornong
0 0th pct 21 69th pct
26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Barnadownin Goornong
$366 13th pct
Household income in Barnadownin Goornong
$900 14th pct
Indigenous language in Barnadownin Goornong
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barnadownin Goornong +0.1 larger in Barnadown gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
7.4% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
21.3% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children +0.8 pts ▸ 67.5%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.2 pts 24.8%
33.3% One-parent families ◂ +26.0 pts 7.4%
0.0% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +15.9 pts 34.1%
0.0% 1 person +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% 3 people +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% 4 people +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% 5 people +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Barnadownin Goornong +$145 higher in Goornong
$100 6th pct $245 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: $100
  • Second area, 2011: $165
  • Second area, 2016: $220
  • Second area, 2021: $245
Mortgage in Barnadownin Goornong +$542 higher in Barnadown
$1,842 63rd pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,842
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Barnadownin Goornong even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
9.2% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Owned outright in Barnadownin Goornong
34.1% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%
Separate houses in Barnadownin Goornong
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 98.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
88.4% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.4%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +15.9 pts 34.1%
0.0% Rented +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Other tenure +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Types of homes

50.0% Separate house +50.0 pts ▸ 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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.2 pts ▸ 50.2%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.9 pts 34.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% 5 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Barnadownin Goornong
15.4% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Barnadownin Goornong +6 more in Goornong
0 0th pct 6 76th pct
Stops/1k in Barnadownin Goornong +8.36 more in Goornong
0.00 0th pct 8.36 86th pct
Departures/1k in Barnadownin Goornong +119.8 more in Goornong
0.0 0th pct 119.8 71st pct
PT routes in Barnadownin Goornong +4 more in Goornong
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Barnadownin Goornong +42 longer in Barnadown
68 90th pct 26 63rd pct
Drive to city in Barnadownin Goornong +3 longer in Goornong
116 78th pct 119 80th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +65.3 pts ▸ 65.3%
60.0% Walked ◂ +57.2 pts 2.8%
40.0% Worked at home ◂ +24.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +42.5 pts ▸ 42.5%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.9 pts 20.6%
37.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.3 pts 16.2%
0.0% 4 or more +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barnadownin Goornong
25.6% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
Recent arrivals in Barnadownin Goornong
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.3% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Participation in Barnadownin Goornong
64.2% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%
58.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.3%

Industries people work in

30.0% Construction ◂ +20.2 pts 9.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Education & training +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Mining +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Other services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Finance & insurance +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Managers +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Labourers +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Professionals +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Sales workers +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Barnadownin Goornong +1.7 higher in Goornong
0.7 56th pct 2.3 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barnadownin Goornong +1.9 more in Goornong
0.8 58th pct 2.7 70th pct
15-min city in Barnadownin Goornong +38.0 pts higher in Goornong
0.0% 0th pct 38.0% 77th pct
Walk to shops in Barnadownin Goornong +41.5 pts higher in Goornong
0.0% 0th pct 41.5% 77th pct
Walk to transit in Barnadownin Goornong +26.4 pts higher in Goornong
0.0% 0th pct 26.4% 66th pct
Walk to school in Barnadownin Goornong +45.2 pts higher in Goornong
0.0% 0th pct 45.2% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Barnadownin Goornong +3.3 pts higher in Goornong
54.5% 65th pct 57.9% 66th pct
Walk to health in Barnadownin Goornong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barnadownin Goornong +136.0 more in Barnadown
166.7 90th pct 30.6 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Barnadownin Goornong +1 higher in Barnadown
2 60th pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Barnadownin Goornong +1.0 pts higher in Barnadown
4.8% 39th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barnadown vs Goornong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20145/barnadown/vs/SAL21069/goornong