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Boolite vs Laen North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Boolite profile · Laen North profile

Boolite Laen North

Boolite and Laen North are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Boolite is the larger of the two, with 38 people, while Laen North has 14. There are sharp differences in finances; typical weekly personal income is well higher in Boolite at $933 compared to $599 in Laen North. Monthly home-loan payments are also far higher in Laen North, where the usual payment is $3,000, whereas in Boolite it is much lower at $1,083.

Both areas are car-dependent and have no residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. They share similar household sizes, with about 2.5 or 2.6 people per home. The gap in typical weekly family income between them is $375, with Boolite sitting higher. This gap has widened since the last census.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boolitein Laen North +24 larger in Boolite gap steady
38 23rd pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Boolitein Laen North +4 yrs older in Laen North gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.5% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
15.8% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 43.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
12.0% 48th pct —

Age structure

36.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.1 pts 35.7%
10.5% Seniors (65+) +18.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
18.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
15.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

65.5% Married +9.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
27.6% Never married +5.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boolite Laen North

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

  • 85+ in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Boolite: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Boolite: 12.5% males, 16.7% females; 60–64 in Laen North: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 29.2% females; 40–44 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boolite: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Boolite: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

94.7% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

60.5% English ◂ +10.5 pts 50.0%
13.2% Australian +36.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Scottish +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
18.4% German ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Irish ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Boolitein Laen North
10.5% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
Limited English in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.8% English only +13.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

36.8% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 36.8%

Religious affiliation

63.2% Christianity ◂ +6.0 pts 57.1%
36.8% No religion +20.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

50.0% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
10.3% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Boolitein Laen North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +4.5 pts 45.5%
20.0% Year 11 +7.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.3% Year 10 +13.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV +23.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
42.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.8 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

57.9% Health ◂ +57.9 pts 0.0%
52.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +52.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boolitein Laen North +$334 higher in Boolite gap widening
$933 76th pct $599 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $933
  • Second area, 2016: $574
  • Second area, 2021: $599
Household income in Boolitein Laen North +$94 higher in Boolite gap narrowing
$1,406 41st pct $1,312 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $1,406
  • Second area, 2016: $962
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in Boolitein Laen North +$375 higher in Boolite
$1,749 41st pct $1,374 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

25.0% $650–$1,499 +58.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
25.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.1% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.7% Under $650 +4.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boolitein Laen North
36.8% 84th pct —
Mental health in Boolitein Laen North
15.8% 94th pct —
Needs assistance in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Arthritis +32.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
31.6% Asthma ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
15.8% Mental health ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% Other condition ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Diabetes ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.9% None ◂ +15.0 pts 42.9%
26.3% One condition +16.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

72.4% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 72.4%
Unpaid carers in Boolitein Laen North
34.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
Unpaid child care in Boolitein Laen North
27.6% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
Defence service in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Boolitein Laen North
24.1% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boolitein Laen North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boolitein Laen North +0.1 larger in Boolite
2.6 57th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

91.7% Couples with children ◂ +28.0 pts 63.6%
37.5% Couples without children ◂ +1.1 pts 36.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
58.3% 5 people ◂ +58.3 pts 0.0%
41.7% 1 person ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$100 6th pct —
Mortgage in Boolitein Laen North +$1,917 higher in Laen North
$1,083 18th pct $3,000 92nd pct
People / bedroom in Boolitein Laen North even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.3% Owned outright +41.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

0.0% 4 bedrooms +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
25.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Boolitein Laen North
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Boolitein Laen North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boolitein Laen North even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boolitein Laen North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
50.0% Car (driver) ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Walked ◂ +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

25.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
25.0% 4 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boolitein Laen North
23.1% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Boolitein Laen North
89.7% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 82.6%
  • First area, 2021: 89.7%
65.4% 80th pct —

Industries people work in

61.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +28.2 pts 33.3%
11.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.7% Managers ◂ +13.2 pts 44.4%
15.4% Labourers ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Community & personal service ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boolitein Laen North +0.3 higher in Boolite
0.4 50th pct 0.1 40th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boolitein Laen North +0.4 more in Boolite
0.5 51st pct 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boolitein Laen North +20.4 pts higher in Boolite
30.4% 58th pct 10.0% 47th pct
Walk to health in Boolitein Laen North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boolitein Laen North +41.4 more in Boolite
184.2 91st pct 142.9 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Boolitein Laen North even
1 50th pct 1 41st pct
Mean slope in Boolitein Laen North +0.9 pts higher in Boolite
3.1% 14th pct 2.2% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boolite vs Laen North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20291/boolite/vs/SAL21424/laen-north