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Bears Lagoon vs Pompapiel

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Bears Lagoon profile · Pompapiel profile

Bears Lagoon Pompapiel

Bears Lagoon and Pompapiel are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Pompapiel is more family-oriented, with a far higher share of children under 15 (28.9% compared to 17.0% in Bears Lagoon) and more people in de facto relationships (20.8% versus 8.1%). Bears Lagoon has a much larger proportion of people who identify as having no religion (66.0% compared to 44.7%) and a far higher share of people working from home (36.0% versus 12.0%).

These two neighbours are seeing their differences widen in several areas, particularly regarding their workforces. The gap in people working or looking for work is now 28 points higher in Pompapiel, where the typical weekly household income of $1,924 is well higher than the $1,274 found in Bears Lagoon. Despite these shifts, they remain alike in other ways, such as having no residents born overseas and identical typical weekly rents of $125.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +15 larger in Bears Lagoon gap narrowing
53 29th pct 38 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 72
  • First area, 2021: 53
  • Second area, 2016: 50
  • Second area, 2021: 38
Median age in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +5 yrs older in Bears Lagoon gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +7.4 pts higher in Pompapiel gap narrowing
18.9% 51st pct 26.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%
Under 15 in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +12.0 pts higher in Pompapiel gap narrowing
17.0% 49th pct 28.9% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
De facto in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +12.7 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
8.1% 22nd pct 20.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%

Age structure

26.4% Older adults (45–64) +15.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
20.8% Young adults (25–44) +13.5 pts ▸ 34.2%
17.0% Children (0–14) +12.0 pts ▸ 28.9%
18.9% Seniors (65+) +7.4 pts ▸ 26.3%
17.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.3% Married +10.0 pts ▸ 63.3%
17.8% Never married +12.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.3% Divorced ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Widowed even 13.3%
8.9% Separated +1.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

Age & sex structure

Bears Lagoon Pompapiel

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

  • 85+ in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bears Lagoon: 6.3% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bears Lagoon: 4.7% males, 7.8% females; 75–79 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 70–74 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bears Lagoon: 4.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Pompapiel: 38.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bears Lagoon: 6.3% males, 6.3% females; 60–64 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bears Lagoon: 4.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 50–54 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 40–44 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bears Lagoon: 4.7% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bears Lagoon: 6.3% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 20–24 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 4.7% females; 20–24 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 15–19 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bears Lagoon: 4.7% males, 4.7% females; 10–14 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 19.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 5–9 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 0–4 in Bears Lagoon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Pompapiel: 0.0% males, 14.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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%

Country of birth

83.0% Australia +11.7 pts ▸ 94.7%
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

58.5% English ◂ +19.0 pts 39.5%
28.3% Australian +24.3 pts ▸ 52.6%
17.0% Irish ◂ +9.1 pts 7.9%
15.1% Scottish ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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

94.3% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 94.7%
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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +21.3 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap widening
66.0% 100th pct 44.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%

Religious affiliation

66.0% No religion ◂ +21.3 pts 44.7%
18.9% Christianity +20.6 pts ▸ 39.5%
5.7% Not stated +2.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +1.7 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap steady
45.0% 50th pct 43.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%
Bachelor+ in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +13.3 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +1 more in Pompapiel
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
256 43rd pct
977 42nd pct

Highest year of school

45.0% Year 12 ◂ +1.7 pts 43.3%
32.5% Year 10 ◂ +19.2 pts 13.3%
10.0% Year 11 +3.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.5% Year 9 or below +2.5 pts ▸ 10.0%

Highest qualification level

11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +32.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.1% Certificate III / IV +21.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Health +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Society & culture ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +$213 higher in Pompapiel gap widening
$630 29th pct $843 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: $612
  • First area, 2021: $630
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $843
Household income in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +$650 higher in Pompapiel gap widening
$1,274 30th pct $1,924 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,274
  • Second area, 2016: $874
  • Second area, 2021: $1,924
Family income in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +$574 higher in Pompapiel gap widening
$1,350 18th pct $1,924 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,291
  • First area, 2021: $1,350
  • Second area, 2016: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $1,924
High earners in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +8.9 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap widening
8.9% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.3% Under $650 +16.7 pts ▸ 70.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.3 pts 30.0%
8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +2.1 pts higher in Pompapiel
45.3% 97th pct 47.4% 100th pct
Mental health in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +11.0 pts higher in Bears Lagoon
18.9% 100th pct 7.9% 48th pct
Needs assistance in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +13.2 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.9% Mental health ◂ +11.0 pts 7.9%
18.9% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 18.4%
17.0% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 7.9%
5.7% Asthma +4.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.5 pts 7.9%
7.5% Cancer ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.2% None +8.1 pts ▸ 55.3%
39.6% One condition ◂ +21.2 pts 18.4%
5.7% Two conditions +4.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
5.7% Three or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +21.1 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
15.6% 37th pct 36.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Unpaid carers in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +1.1 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap narrowing
11.1% 34th pct 10.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Unpaid child care in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +12.2 pts higher in Pompapiel gap narrowing
17.8% 19th pct 30.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Defence service in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +9.1 pts higher in Bears Lagoon
9.1% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +18.9 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
17.8% 17th pct 36.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
9 yrs 3rd pct
Household income in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +0.5 larger in Pompapiel gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +16.9 pts higher in Pompapiel gap narrowing
22.5% 89th pct 39.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%

Family composition

60.0% Couples with children ◂ +11.5 pts 48.5%
22.5% One-parent families +16.9 pts ▸ 39.4%
30.0% Couples without children ◂ +2.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
16.7% 3 people +25.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
38.9% 1 person ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
27.8% 4 people +5.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$125 10th pct $125 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $125
  • Second area, 2016: $100
  • Second area, 2021: $125
$421 0th pct
People / bedroom in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +0.10 higher in Pompapiel gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

16.7% Owned outright +58.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
27.8% Rented ◂ +2.8 pts 25.0%
22.2% Other tenure ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
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% 4 bedrooms ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% 3 bedrooms +5.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +24.0 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap narrowing
36.0% 88th pct 12.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
PT commute in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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%
PT stops in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +2 more in Bears Lagoon
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +37.74 more in Bears Lagoon
37.74 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +301.9 more in Bears Lagoon
301.9 75th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +2 more in Bears Lagoon
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
22 60th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +16.0 pts ▸ 56.0%
36.0% Worked at home ◂ +24.0 pts 12.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 2 vehicles +13.9 pts ▸ 58.3%
27.8% 4 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% 3 vehicles +8.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +11.4 pts higher in Bears Lagoon gap narrowing
39.2% 76th pct 27.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel 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 Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +27.8 pts higher in Pompapiel gap widening
55.6% 34th pct 83.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.3%
Full-time in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +4.0 pts higher in Pompapiel gap narrowing
52.0% 22nd pct 56.0% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.3%
  • First area, 2021: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.0%

Industries people work in

52.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
16.0% Manufacturing ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
12.0% Administrative & support ◂ +12.0 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

52.0% Managers ◂ +24.0 pts 28.0%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +8.0 pts 12.0%
12.0% Professionals +4.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +0.3 higher in Bears Lagoon
0.3 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +0.3 more in Bears Lagoon
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +12.2 pts higher in Bears Lagoon
12.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +56.6 more in Bears Lagoon
56.6 84th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel even
0 35th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Bears Lagoonin Pompapiel +1.0 pts higher in Bears Lagoon
3.1% 14th pct 2.1% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bears Lagoon vs Pompapiel [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20179/bears-lagoon/vs/SAL22095/pompapiel