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Borung vs Fernihurst

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Borung profile · Fernihurst profile

Borung Fernihurst

Borung and Fernihurst are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria, but they differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Fernihurst is much younger, with children under 15 making up 37.5% of its population, compared to just 5.1% in Borung. This is reflected in the typical age of residents, who are far older in Borung at 50 compared to 42 in Fernihurst. Fernihurst also has far higher levels of education and income, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and a typical weekly household income of $1,875, while Borung's typical household earns $1,125.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in that they remain very small, non-residential hubs with no homes within walking distance of schools, groceries or health services. They share an identical terrain slope and a similar proportion of seniors. However, Borung stands out for having a higher share of people born overseas (18.6%) and more residents who need help with daily activities (8.5%).

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Where they differ most

Under 15: 32.4 pts higher in Fernihurst Year 12: 27.8 pts higher in Fernihurst Bachelor+: 32.0 pts higher in Fernihurst Personal income: $581 higher in Fernihurst Unpaid carers: 25.5 pts higher in Borung

Demographics & Identity

Population in Borungin Fernihurst +27 larger in Borung gap narrowing
59 31st pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Borungin Fernihurst +8 yrs older in Borung gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Borungin Fernihurst +5.1 pts higher in Borung gap widening
5.1% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Borungin Fernihurst +0.1 pts higher in Fernihurst gap narrowing
18.6% 50th pct 18.8% 50th pct
Under 15 in Borungin Fernihurst +32.4 pts higher in Fernihurst gap widening
5.1% 8th pct 37.5% 100th pct
De facto in Borungin Fernihurst
9.8% 31st pct —

Age structure

5.1% Children (0–14) +32.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
30.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.8 pts 18.8%
18.6% Seniors (65+) +0.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 9.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

56.4% Married ◂ +14.7 pts 41.7%
27.3% Never married ◂ +6.4 pts 20.8%
0.0% Divorced +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Borung Fernihurst

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Borungin Fernihurst +18.6 pts higher in Borung gap widening
18.6% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

72.9% Australia ◂ +1.0 pts 71.9%
11.9% South Africa ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

44.1% Australian ◂ +9.7 pts 34.4%
32.2% English ◂ +10.3 pts 21.9%
15.3% Scottish +3.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
6.8% Irish +5.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.1% German +7.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
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 Borungin Fernihurst +5.1 pts higher in Borung gap widening
5.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Borungin Fernihurst even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.1% English only ◂ +16.3 pts 71.9%
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 Borungin Fernihurst +2.9 pts higher in Borung gap narrowing
37.3% 40th pct 34.4% 32nd pct

Religious affiliation

44.1% Christianity ◂ +6.6 pts 37.5%
37.3% No religion ◂ +2.9 pts 34.4%
16.9% Not stated +4.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
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 Borungin Fernihurst +27.8 pts higher in Fernihurst
26.4% 9th pct 54.2% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Borungin Fernihurst +32.0 pts higher in Fernihurst
5.5% 13th pct 37.5% 91st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Borungin Fernihurst even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.4% Year 12 +27.8 pts ▸ 54.2%
26.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
18.9% Year 10 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
13.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 12.5%

Highest qualification level

11.5% Bachelor degree +38.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.7 pts 22.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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

0.0% Architecture & building +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Health +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related 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 Borungin Fernihurst +$581 higher in Fernihurst gap widening
$450 8th pct $1,031 85th pct
Household income in Borungin Fernihurst +$750 higher in Fernihurst gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Borungin Fernihurst +$688 higher in Fernihurst
$1,187 11th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

34.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% Under $650 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.1 pts 20.8%
5.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Borungin Fernihurst +5.0 pts higher in Fernihurst
35.6% 80th pct 40.6% 90th pct
Mental health in Borungin Fernihurst +6.8 pts higher in Borung
6.8% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Borungin Fernihurst +8.5 pts higher in Borung gap narrowing
8.5% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.2% Arthritis +2.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Other condition ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Heart disease ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None ◂ +10.5 pts 43.8%
23.7% One condition +4.4 pts ▸ 28.1%
6.8% Two conditions ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Borungin Fernihurst +13.9 pts higher in Fernihurst
23.6% 72nd pct 37.5% 92nd pct
Unpaid carers in Borungin Fernihurst +25.5 pts higher in Borung
25.5% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Borungin Fernihurst +14.5 pts higher in Borung
14.5% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Borungin Fernihurst +9.4 pts higher in Fernihurst
7.3% 4th pct 16.7% 14th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Borungin Fernihurst +3 larger in Borung
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Borungin Fernihurst
7 yrs 0th pct —
Median income in Borungin Fernihurst
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Borungin Fernihurst
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Borungin Fernihurst +0.6 larger in Fernihurst gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Borungin Fernihurst
38.5% 89th pct —

Family composition

60.0% Couples with children ◂ +7.1 pts 52.9%
52.5% Couples without children +0.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
7.5% Other families ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +5.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
38.5% 1 person ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
26.9% 4 people +6.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Borungin Fernihurst
$300 57th pct —
Mortgage in Borungin Fernihurst
$681 6th pct —
People / bedroom in Borungin Fernihurst even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Borungin Fernihurst
57.7% 88th pct —
Separate houses in Borungin Fernihurst
73.1% 14th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Borungin Fernihurst
73.1% 34th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

57.7% Owned outright +42.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
11.5% Other tenure ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

73.1% Separate house +26.9 pts ▸ 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

57.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +57.7 pts 0.0%
15.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Borungin Fernihurst
24.0% 70th pct —
PT commute in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Borungin Fernihurst +4 more in Borung
4 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Borungin Fernihurst +67.80 more in Borung
67.80 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Borungin Fernihurst +135.6 more in Borung
135.6 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Borungin Fernihurst +2 more in Borung
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Borungin Fernihurst
24 62nd pct —

How people get to work

72.0% Car (driver) ◂ +49.8 pts 22.2%
24.0% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 22.2%
0.0% Walked +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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

38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
26.9% 3 vehicles +6.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% 4 or more ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Borungin Fernihurst +15.4 pts higher in Borung gap widening
33.9% 61st pct 18.5% 13th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Borungin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Borungin Fernihurst +16.8 pts higher in Fernihurst
58.2% 41st pct 75.0% 89th pct
Full-time in Borungin Fernihurst
64.0% 76th pct —

Industries people work in

64.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.4 pts 55.6%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

56.0% Managers +16.2 pts ▸ 72.2%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
12.0% Community & personal service ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Sales workers ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Borungin Fernihurst +0.7 higher in Borung
0.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Borungin Fernihurst +0.6 more in Borung
0.6 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Borungin Fernihurst +46.2 pts higher in Borung
46.2% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Borungin Fernihurst +7.7 pts higher in Borung
7.7% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Borungin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Borungin Fernihurst +169.5 more in Borung
169.5 90th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Borungin Fernihurst +0 higher in Borung
1 45th pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Borungin Fernihurst even
2.8% 10th pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Compare Fernihurst with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Borung vs Fernihurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20305/borung/vs/SAL20915/fernihurst