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Beaufort vs Nerring

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Beaufort profile · Nerring profile

Beaufort Nerring

Beaufort (Vic.) and Nerring are nearby areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Beaufort (Vic.) is a larger town where residents are far older, with a typical age of 51. In contrast, Nerring is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with a typical age of just 31. There is also a significant gap in wealth; the typical household income in Nerring is $2,750 per week, which is far higher than the $1,031 seen in Beaufort (Vic.).

Both areas are about 102 minutes from the city and have typical monthly home-loan payments that are very similar, sitting around $1,200. While Nerring is car-dependent, Beaufort (Vic.) is somewhat walkable and provides much better access to services, with 67.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is consistent with Beaufort (Vic.) having far more public transport stops and routes than Nerring.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beaufortin Nerring +1,698 larger in Beaufort gap widening
1,712 77th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,406
  • First area, 2016: 1,539
  • First area, 2021: 1,712
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Beaufortin Nerring +20 yrs older in Beaufort gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 31 yrs 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 31 yrs
First Nations in Beaufortin Nerring
2.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
31.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
14.5% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
13.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%

Age structure

14.5% Children (0–14) +21.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
31.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
17.2% Young adults (25–44) +11.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
28.0% Older adults (45–64) +0.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.2% Married ◂ +0.5 pts 41.7%
31.4% Never married ◂ +6.4 pts 25.0%
12.8% Divorced ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
9.6% Widowed ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
4.3% Separated ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beaufort Nerring

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

  • 85+ in Beaufort: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Beaufort: 2.0% males, 1.7% females; 80–84 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Beaufort: 2.4% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Beaufort: 4.7% males, 4.2% females; 70–74 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Beaufort: 4.7% males, 4.5% females; 65–69 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Beaufort: 4.2% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Beaufort: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Beaufort: 3.5% males, 4.2% females; 50–54 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Beaufort: 3.3% males, 2.4% females; 45–49 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Beaufort: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 40–44 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Beaufort: 1.9% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Beaufort: 2.0% males, 2.5% females; 30–34 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Beaufort: 1.7% males, 1.9% females; 25–29 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Beaufort: 2.0% males, 1.9% females; 20–24 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Beaufort: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Beaufort: 3.1% males, 2.0% females; 10–14 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 5–9 in Beaufort: 2.4% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Beaufort: 2.4% males, 2.1% females; 0–4 in Nerring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beaufortin Nerring
9.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%

Country of birth

81.9% Australia +18.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.2% England ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.4% English +26.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
11.7% Scottish +45.4 pts ▸ 57.1%
42.3% Australian ◂ +13.8 pts 28.6%
12.9% Irish ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.5% Italian ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Beaufortin Nerring
2.8% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Beaufortin Nerring
0.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

90.0% English only +10.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi 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 Beaufortin Nerring
49.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 49.3%

Religious affiliation

40.7% Christianity +30.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
49.3% No religion +15.0 pts ▸ 64.3%
9.0% Not stated ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.8% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.8%
11.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
Schools/1k kids in Beaufortin Nerring
8.03 71st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Beaufortin Nerring +3 more in Beaufort
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
113 28th pct
975 41st pct

Highest year of school

33.8% Year 12 +103.7 pts ▸ 137.5%
25.6% Year 10 +11.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.8% Year 11 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

12.3% Bachelor degree +87.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.4% Certificate III / IV +33.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.7% Engineering & related +27.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
5.4% Agriculture & environment +37.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
13.6% Society & culture ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
10.7% Health ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Education ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Creative arts ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beaufortin Nerring +$737 higher in Nerring gap widening
$575 21st pct $1,312 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $386
  • First area, 2016: $468
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $850
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Household income in Beaufortin Nerring +$1,719 higher in Nerring gap widening
$1,031 15th pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $687
  • First area, 2016: $792
  • First area, 2021: $1,031
  • Second area, 2016: $1,937
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Beaufortin Nerring +$1,271 higher in Nerring gap widening
$1,479 25th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $893
  • First area, 2016: $1,105
  • First area, 2021: $1,479
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Beaufortin Nerring
4.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
High-income homes in Beaufortin Nerring
7.4% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%

Household income distribution

29.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
28.7% Under $650 ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
24.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
5.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.2% Under $650 ◂ +8.6 pts 41.7%
28.3% $650–$1,499 +5.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
1.4% $3,000 or more +31.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beaufortin Nerring
41.0% 91st pct
Mental health in Beaufortin Nerring
13.6% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Beaufortin Nerring
9.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Arthritis ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.5% Other condition ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Lung condition ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.8% None +50.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.4% One condition ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Two conditions ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Three or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Beaufortin Nerring
19.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
Unpaid carers in Beaufortin Nerring
13.0% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Beaufortin Nerring
20.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
Defence service in Beaufortin Nerring
5.1% 82nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Beaufortin Nerring
23.9% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Beaufortin Nerring +34 larger in Beaufort
34 74th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
33.3% 33rd pct
Median income in Beaufortin Nerring
$530 36th pct
Household income in Beaufortin Nerring
$1,042 20th pct
Indigenous language in Beaufortin Nerring
17.6% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Beaufortin Nerring +1.2 larger in Nerring
2.1 19th pct 3.3 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3
15.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
Living alone in Beaufortin Nerring
36.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.0%
  • First area, 2016: 39.2%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%

Family composition

45.9% Couples with children +16.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
37.5% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 25.0%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.9% 2 people +61.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.1% 1 person ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% 3 people ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% 4 people ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
3.2% 5 people ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: $135
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $250
Mortgage in Beaufortin Nerring +$53 higher in Nerring
$1,160 22nd pct $1,213 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $1,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,160
  • Second area, 2021: $1,213
People / bedroom in Beaufortin Nerring +0.10 higher in Nerring
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
17.1% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
Owned outright in Beaufortin Nerring
49.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.5%
  • First area, 2016: 50.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.2%
Separate houses in Beaufortin Nerring
97.1% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.5%
  • First area, 2016: 94.4%
  • First area, 2021: 97.1%
3+ bedrooms in Beaufortin Nerring
77.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.8%
  • First area, 2016: 74.3%
  • First area, 2021: 77.0%

How homes are owned or rented

29.8% Owned with a mortgage +203.5 pts ▸ 233.3%
49.2% Owned outright ◂ +49.2 pts 0.0%
17.1% Rented ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

97.1% Separate house +2.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

20.8% 4 bedrooms +79.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +53.0 pts 0.0%
17.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% 5 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +43.5 pts 0.0%
34.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
17.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

5.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
Work from home in Beaufortin Nerring
9.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Beaufortin Nerring +3 more in Beaufort
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beaufortin Nerring +1.75 more in Beaufort
1.75 64th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beaufortin Nerring +66.0 more in Beaufort
66.0 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beaufortin Nerring +6 more in Beaufort
6 86th pct 0 0th pct
47 78th pct
Drive to city in Beaufortin Nerring even
102 70th pct 102 70th pct

How people get to work

63.9% Car (driver) ◂ +22.3 pts 41.7%
4.5% Car (passenger) +28.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.1% Worked at home ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Walked ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

14.5% 3 vehicles +85.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
31.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 4 or more ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% No vehicle ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beaufortin Nerring
35.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.6%
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
Recent arrivals in Beaufortin Nerring
6.6% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Beaufortin Nerring
4.9% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Beaufortin Nerring
47.9% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.0%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 47.9%
53.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.2%
  • First area, 2016: 51.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.4%

Industries people work in

8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +50.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
13.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
11.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.2% Construction ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.6% Retail trade ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Manufacturing ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Education & training ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Professional & technical ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Administrative & support ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.3% Managers +22.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.4% Labourers ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
14.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
14.2% Community & personal service ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
12.8% Professionals ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Beaufortin Nerring +4.7 higher in Beaufort
4.7 81st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beaufortin Nerring +4.8 more in Beaufort
4.8 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Beaufortin Nerring +61.3 pts higher in Beaufort
61.3% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beaufortin Nerring +67.8 pts higher in Beaufort
67.8% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beaufortin Nerring +46.5 pts higher in Beaufort
46.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beaufortin Nerring +32.3 pts higher in Beaufort
32.3% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Beaufortin Nerring +76.6 pts higher in Beaufort
76.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Beaufortin Nerring +57.5 pts higher in Beaufort
57.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beaufortin Nerring +27.5 more in Beaufort
27.5 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Beaufortin Nerring +2 higher in Beaufort
3 60th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Beaufortin Nerring +0.2 pts higher in Nerring
5.2% 45th pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beaufort vs Nerring [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20181/beaufort/vs/SAL21918/nerring