Bimbourie vs Pier Milan

Bimbourie and Pier Milan are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences between them, most notably in age; the typical resident in Bimbourie is 59, while in Pier Milan they are just 25. This age gap is mirrored by a divide in wealth, with typical weekly household incomes well higher in Pier Milan at $1,875 compared to $1,499 in Bimbourie. Rent is also far higher in Pier Milan, where the usual weekly cost is $140, compared to just $50 in Bimbourie.

These two places have tracked similarly in a few areas, as both are car-dependent and have almost identical typical personal incomes. However, the wealth gap between them is widening. While both areas are largely non-residential, they share a lack of nearby services, with neither having any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.