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Beulah vs Reedy Dam

Name: Beulah vs Reedy Dam — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Beulah profile · Reedy Dam profile

Beulah Reedy Dam

Beulah (Vic.) and Reedy Dam are nearby areas with very different profiles. Beulah (Vic.) is an older community where the typical resident is 56 and 28.2% are seniors, while Reedy Dam is much younger with a typical age of 29 and no residents aged 65 or over. This age gap helps explain why Beulah (Vic.) is a somewhat walkable area with five amenity types within a 15-minute walk, whereas Reedy Dam is car-dependent. In terms of finances, typical weekly personal income is far higher in Reedy Dam at $1,031 compared to $629 in Beulah (Vic.).

Everyday life shares some commonalities, as both areas have almost no residents born overseas and nearly identical proportions of people who speak only English. They also share the same flat terrain and a lack of nearby grocery stores within a 15-minute walk. While Beulah (Vic.) is more established with a steady population, Reedy Dam is more transient, with 45.8% of people moving in the last five years compared to 23.2% in Beulah (Vic.).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 27 yrs older in Beulah Aged 65+: 28.2 pts higher in Beulah Mortgage: $557 higher in Reedy Dam Population: 284 larger in Beulah Recent movers: 22.7 pts higher in Reedy Dam

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beulah in Reedy Dam +284 larger in Beulah gap steady

312 59th pct 28 18th pct

Median age in Beulah in Reedy Dam +27 yrs older in Beulah gap narrowing

56 yrs 87th pct 29 yrs 4th pct

Age structure

17.3% Young adults (25–44) +22.0 pts ▸ 39.3%

32.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.5 pts 17.9%

28.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%

14.7% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 21.4%

5.4% Youth (15–24) +12.4 pts ▸ 17.9%

Marital status

59.8% Married ◂ +30.7 pts 29.2%

20.1% Never married +25.8 pts ▸ 45.8%

3.8% Separated +8.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.4% Divorced ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beulah Reedy Dam

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

91.7% Australia ◂ +2.4 pts 89.3%

1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% England ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China 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

50.0% Australian +10.7 pts ▸ 60.7%

42.6% English ◂ +14.1 pts 28.6%

10.6% Scottish +10.9 pts ▸ 21.4%

12.5% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

9.9% German ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

97.4% English only ◂ +11.7 pts 85.7%

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

Religious affiliation

57.7% Christianity ◂ +14.8 pts 42.9%

35.6% No religion ◂ +3.4 pts 32.1%

8.3% Not stated +16.7 pts ▸ 25.0%

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

Schools/1k kids in Beulah in Reedy Dam

21.74 89th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Beulah in Reedy Dam +1 more in Beulah

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Beulah in Reedy Dam

27 8th pct —

ICSEA in Beulah in Reedy Dam

1,005 59th pct —

Highest year of school

24.0% Year 11 +18.9 pts ▸ 42.9%

33.5% Year 12 +4.6 pts ▸ 38.1%

22.1% Year 10 ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%

13.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

49.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.4 pts 31.3%

20.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.9 pts ▸ 31.3%

9.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.3% Education +23.0 pts ▸ 31.3%

11.3% Health +13.7 pts ▸ 25.0%

11.3% Agriculture & environment +7.5 pts ▸ 18.8%

16.5% Engineering & related ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

11.3% Management & commerce ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

10.5% Society & culture ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

8.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Architecture & building ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beulah in Reedy Dam +$402 higher in Reedy Dam gap widening

$629 29th pct $1,031 85th pct

Household income in Beulah in Reedy Dam +$313 higher in Reedy Dam gap narrowing

$1,062 17th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Beulah in Reedy Dam +$624 higher in Reedy Dam gap widening

$1,625 34th pct $2,249 71st pct

Household income distribution

30.1% Under $650 ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%

30.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 27.3%

24.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

5.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.3% Under $650 ◂ +5.7 pts 41.7%

35.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.6 pts 16.7%

10.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.3% Asthma +5.1 pts ▸ 21.4%

16.3% Arthritis ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

15.4% Mental health ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

9.0% Diabetes +1.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

7.7% Other condition ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

6.4% Heart disease ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

4.5% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

4.2% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +7.1 pts ▸ 57.1%

26.6% One condition ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%

10.6% Two conditions +10.9 pts ▸ 21.4%

7.1% Three or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Beulah in Reedy Dam +3 larger in Beulah

3 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Beulah in Reedy Dam

54 yrs 90th pct —

Median income in Beulah in Reedy Dam

$350 12th pct —

Household income in Beulah in Reedy Dam

$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Beulah in Reedy Dam +0.2 larger in Reedy Dam

2.2 24th pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

51.8% Couples with children +70.5 pts ▸ 122.2%

39.5% Couples without children ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%

7.9% One-parent families ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

6.0% 4 people +39.4 pts ▸ 45.5%

39.1% 2 people ◂ +11.8 pts 27.3%

36.1% 1 person ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%

7.5% 3 people ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

7.5% 5 people ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

3.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Beulah in Reedy Dam +$22 higher in Reedy Dam

$78 2nd pct $100 6th pct

Mortgage in Beulah in Reedy Dam +$557 higher in Reedy Dam

$526 2nd pct $1,083 18th pct

People / bedroom in Beulah in Reedy Dam even

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

63.9% Owned outright ◂ +27.5 pts 36.4%

12.8% Rented +23.6 pts ▸ 36.4%

17.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

7.5% Other tenure ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

2.3% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

95.5% Separate house ◂ +31.9 pts 63.6%

3.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.3 pts 36.4%

24.8% 4 bedrooms +2.5 pts ▸ 27.3%

3.8% 5 or more +23.5 pts ▸ 27.3%

19.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%

3.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

41.2% Under $200 ◂ +41.2 pts 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

PT stops in Beulah in Reedy Dam +4 more in Beulah

4 73rd pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Beulah in Reedy Dam +12.82 more in Beulah

12.82 89th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Beulah in Reedy Dam +102.6 more in Beulah

102.6 69th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Beulah in Reedy Dam +2 more in Beulah

2 75th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Beulah in Reedy Dam

22 60th pct —

How people get to work

22.2% Worked at home +47.0 pts ▸ 69.2%

46.8% Car (driver) +14.7 pts ▸ 61.5%

14.3% Walked ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 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

38.2% 2 vehicles +25.5 pts ▸ 63.6%

19.1% 4 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 27.3%

19.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%

18.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%

4.6% No vehicle ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

56.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.3 pts ▸ 84.6%

9.5% Health care & social assistance +13.6 pts ▸ 23.1%

10.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

4.8% Education & training ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Retail trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.4 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%

Occupations people work in

46.8% Managers +30.1 pts ▸ 76.9%

10.3% Labourers +43.5 pts ▸ 53.8%

7.9% Community & personal service +15.1 pts ▸ 23.1%

9.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

8.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

4.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Professionals ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Beulah in Reedy Dam +4.1 higher in Beulah

4.1 78th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Beulah in Reedy Dam +5.0 more in Beulah

5.0 83rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Beulah in Reedy Dam +70.9 pts higher in Beulah

70.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Beulah in Reedy Dam even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Beulah in Reedy Dam +69.1 pts higher in Beulah

69.1% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Beulah in Reedy Dam +64.4 pts higher in Beulah

64.4% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Beulah in Reedy Dam +74.7 pts higher in Beulah

74.7% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Beulah in Reedy Dam +71.2 pts higher in Beulah

71.2% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Beulah in Reedy Dam +80.1 more in Beulah

80.1 87th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Beulah in Reedy Dam +0 higher in Beulah

1 42nd pct 0 33rd pct

Mean slope in Beulah in Reedy Dam even

2.2% 0th pct 2.2% 0th pct

Compare Beulah with nearby areas

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Compare Reedy Dam with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beulah vs Reedy Dam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20231/beulah/vs/SAL22156/reedy-dam