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Bealiba vs Cochranes Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.7 km apart · Bealiba profile · Cochranes Creek profile

Bealiba Cochranes Creek

Bealiba and Cochranes Creek are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. Bealiba is more developed, with a school within 3km and two public transport stops. In contrast, Cochranes Creek is sparsely populated with only 9 residents and no public transport. This makes Bealiba much more accessible, as 44.2% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and 60.3% are near a park, while Cochranes Creek has 0.0% for both.

Both areas share a similar home size, with the typical household in each containing 2.0 people. They are also both car-dependent and lack any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure in both places, this income is well higher in Cochranes Creek at $1,024 compared to $734 in Bealiba.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +204 larger in Bealiba gap steady
213 55th pct 9 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 300
  • First area, 2016: 206
  • First area, 2021: 213
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 9
Median age in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +2 yrs older in Cochranes Creek gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 63 yrs 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 63 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
36.2% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 36.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.2%
9.9% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.3%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
12.7% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%

Age structure

35.2% Older adults (45–64) +9.2 pts ▸ 44.4%
36.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%
11.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.2% Married +11.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
28.4% Never married ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Divorced ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.4% Separated ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% Widowed ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bealiba Cochranes Creek

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

  • 85+ in Bealiba: 3.7% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bealiba: 0.0% males, 3.3% females; 80–84 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bealiba: 2.8% males, 1.4% females; 75–79 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bealiba: 7.9% males, 4.7% females; 70–74 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bealiba: 6.5% males, 7.0% females; 65–69 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bealiba: 4.2% males, 8.4% females; 60–64 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bealiba: 5.1% males, 4.2% females; 55–59 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bealiba: 4.7% males, 1.9% females; 50–54 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bealiba: 3.7% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bealiba: 2.8% males, 3.7% females; 40–44 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bealiba: 2.3% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bealiba: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 30–34 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bealiba: 0.0% males, 1.4% females; 25–29 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bealiba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bealiba: 1.9% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bealiba: 2.3% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bealiba: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bealiba: 0.0% males, 1.4% females; 0–4 in Cochranes Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

9.9% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%

Country of birth

78.4% Australia +32.7 pts ▸ 111.1%
2.8% England ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
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

42.7% English +12.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
30.5% Australian ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
18.8% Scottish ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
17.4% Irish ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% German ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Indian ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Chinese ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 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

5.2% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

89.2% English only +10.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.4% Hindi ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

51.6% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.0%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 51.6%

Religious affiliation

34.3% Christianity +21.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
51.6% No religion ◂ +51.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Not stated ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other religions ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

21.9% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 21.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
7.9% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
47.62 100th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +1 more in Bealiba
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
2 0th pct —
850 9th pct —

Highest year of school

24.5% Year 9 or below +75.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.2% Year 10 +3.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.9% Year 12 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
13.5% Year 11 ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.3% Engineering & related +83.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.1% Management & commerce ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
9.8% Health ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Society & culture ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Education ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +$87 higher in Bealiba gap narrowing
$437 7th pct $350 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $330
  • First area, 2016: $389
  • First area, 2021: $437
  • Second area, 2016: $249
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Household income in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +$290 higher in Cochranes Creek
$734 3rd pct $1,024 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $660
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $734
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
Family income in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +$66 higher in Cochranes Creek
$958 5th pct $1,024 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $810
  • First area, 2016: $817
  • First area, 2021: $958
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Bealibain Cochranes Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

49.0% $650–$1,499 +84.4 pts ▸ 133.3%
34.7% Under $650 ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

72.6% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 77.8%
18.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bealibain Cochranes Creek
41.3% 91st pct —
11.3% 78th pct —
Needs assistance in Bealibain Cochranes Creek
14.1% 99th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Arthritis +73.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
12.2% Other condition +43.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
11.3% Mental health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
8.9% Asthma ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Heart disease ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Stroke ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.9% None ◂ +46.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Two conditions +23.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.9% One condition ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

15.8% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.1%
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
20.5% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
Unpaid child care in Bealibain Cochranes Creek
13.2% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
6.8% 89th pct —
27.9% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 30.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
9 yrs 3rd pct —
Household income in Bealibain Cochranes Creek
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
14.5% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
35.7% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%

Family composition

43.4% Couples without children +89.9 pts ▸ 133.3%
43.4% Couples with children ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
14.5% One-parent families ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.8% 2 people +61.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.7% 1 person ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
11.2% 3 people ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
7.1% 4 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$130 10th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $100
  • First area, 2016: $80
  • First area, 2021: $130
$867 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $368
  • First area, 2016: $596
  • First area, 2021: $867
People / bedroom in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +0.10 higher in Bealiba
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
9.2% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
71.4% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 59.5%
  • First area, 2016: 59.1%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 96.7%
  • First area, 2016: 98.9%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
61.2% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 70.2%
  • First area, 2016: 65.9%
  • First area, 2021: 61.2%

How homes are owned or rented

71.4% Owned outright +28.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Rented ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Not stated ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Other tenure ◂ +4.1 pts 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

53.1% 3 bedrooms +80.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
8.2% 4 bedrooms +91.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.2% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
11.5% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +2 more in Bealiba
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +9.39 more in Bealiba
9.39 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +56.3 more in Bealiba
56.3 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +2 more in Bealiba
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
36 71st pct —
— 126 84th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) +46.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.5% Walked ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Worked at home ◂ +11.5 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

17.0% 3 vehicles +83.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +42.6 pts 0.0%
33.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% 4 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

28.6% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

11.5% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
32.1% 3rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
46.2% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 59.5%
  • First area, 2016: 60.9%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%

Industries people work in

19.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
17.3% Manufacturing ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
13.5% Education & training ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.6% Other services ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Retail trade ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.8% Managers ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
19.2% Labourers ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% Community & personal service ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Professionals ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +1.7 higher in Bealiba
1.7 64th pct 0.0 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +1.9 more in Bealiba
1.9 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +37.7 pts higher in Bealiba
37.7% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +44.2 pts higher in Bealiba
44.2% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +60.3 pts higher in Bealiba
60.3% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +21.9 more in Cochranes Creek
89.2 87th pct 111.1 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Bealibain Cochranes Creek even
1 57th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Bealibain Cochranes Creek +0.6 pts higher in Cochranes Creek
3.8% 26th pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bealiba vs Cochranes Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20177/bealiba/vs/SAL20599/cochranes-creek