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Baw Baw Village vs Icy Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Baw Baw Village profile · Icy Creek profile

Baw Baw Village Icy Creek

Baw Baw Village and Icy Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and background; the typical resident in Baw Baw Village is just 30, while the typical person in Icy Creek is 53. Baw Baw Village is more diverse, with 43.3% of people born overseas and 43.3% using a language other than English at home, compared to 32.1% born overseas and 0.0% using another language in Icy Creek. Incomes also vary, with typical weekly pay far higher in Baw Baw Village at $880, compared to $437 in Icy Creek.

Both areas are very isolated, with no residents living within walking distance of public transport, schools, or shops. They also share a similar lack of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. While Icy Creek has a much older population—with 25.0% aged 65 and over compared to 0.0% in Baw Baw Village—more people in both areas have moved in the last five years than the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +2 larger in Baw Baw Village gap narrowing
30 19th pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22
  • First area, 2016: 32
  • First area, 2021: 30
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +23 yrs older in Icy Creek gap narrowing
30 yrs 5th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +25.0 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Under 15 in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +8.1 pts higher in Icy Creek
13.3% 27th pct 21.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

Age structure

66.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +41.7 pts 25.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.3% Children (0–14) +8.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
10.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

86.4% Never married ◂ +73.9 pts 12.5%
22.7% Married +52.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.7% Separated ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Divorced +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Age & sex structure

Baw Baw Village Icy Creek

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

  • 85+ in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 17.2% females
  • 65–69 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Icy Creek: 13.8% males, 20.7% females
  • 60–64 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 55–59 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 13.8% females
  • 45–49 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 35–39 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 19.0% females; 35–39 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Baw Baw Village: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Baw Baw Village: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 14.3% females; 20–24 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Baw Baw Village: 19.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Icy Creek: 13.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Icy Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +11.2 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
43.3% 97th pct 32.1% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Country of birth

33.3% Australia +31.0 pts ▸ 64.3%
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

16.7% English +33.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.0% Chinese ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Australian +1.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Scottish +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Irish +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Italian +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% German 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 Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +43.3 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
43.3% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +10.0 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
10.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

33.3% English only +63.1 pts ▸ 96.4%
26.7% Mandarin ◂ +26.7 pts 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 Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +4.0 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
43.3% 59th pct 39.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%

Religious affiliation

43.3% No religion ◂ +4.0 pts 39.3%
26.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 25.0%
13.3% Christianity +11.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Judaism +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.0% Buddhism ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +11.4 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
86.4% 100th pct 75.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%
Bachelor+ in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +36.4 pts higher in Icy Creek
13.6% 46th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

86.4% Year 12 ◂ +11.4 pts 75.0%
18.2% Year 11 +6.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

14.3% Bachelor degree +26.6 pts ▸ 40.9%
19.0% Certificate III / IV +3.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
19.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Education +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.3% Management & commerce +3.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Health +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +$443 higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
$880 70th pct $437 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $825
  • First area, 2016: $833
  • First area, 2021: $880
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $437
$649 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $1,074
  • Second area, 2021: $649
$2,749 87th pct
High earners in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +16.7 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Personal income distribution

77.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +77.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +53.6 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 53.6% 100th pct
Mental health in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +17.9 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 17.9% 98th pct
Needs assistance in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +10.7 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 10.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Other condition +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Diabetes +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Heart disease +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Mental health +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Asthma even 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%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +23.8 pts 42.9%
0.0% One condition +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Two conditions +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +11.0 pts higher in Icy Creek
18.2% 51st pct 29.2% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Unpaid carers in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +41.7 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 41.7% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
Defence service in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +50.0 pts higher in Icy Creek
0.0% 0th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

2.0 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
19.0% 86th pct

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
$2,000 72nd pct
0.90 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +33 longer in Baw Baw Village
130 86th pct 97 67th pct

How people get to work

15.8% Worked at home +84.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
47.4% Walked ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (driver) even 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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +13.8 pts higher in Icy Creek
43.3% 85th pct 57.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.9%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +14.4 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
72.7% 87th pct 58.3% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.7%
  • First area, 2016: 87.0%
  • First area, 2021: 72.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.3%

Industries people work in

0.0% Professional & technical +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
52.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +52.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.1% Managers +28.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +1.2 higher in Baw Baw Village
1.2 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +1.0 more in Baw Baw Village
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +66.7 more in Baw Baw Village
66.7 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +16 higher in Baw Baw Village
17 73rd pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Baw Baw Villagein Icy Creek +2.3 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
14.2% 91st pct 11.9% 87th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Baw Baw Village vs Icy Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20168/baw-baw-village/vs/SAL21224/icy-creek