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Bowser vs Londrigan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.6 km apart · Bowser profile · Londrigan profile

Bowser Londrigan

Londrigan and Bowser are neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different populations. Residents in Londrigan are far older, with a typical age of 50, while Bowser is much younger with a typical age of 24. This difference is reflected in the family structures; children under 15 make up 38.6% of the population in Bowser, which is far higher than the 14.5% in Londrigan. Qualification levels also vary, with 20.5% of adults in Londrigan holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0.0% in Bowser, though Year 12 completion is far higher in Bowser at 65.2%.

Everyday life in both places shares several similarities, as both have about 22% of their population aged 65 and over and neither area has any residents who speak little or no English. They are also both very isolated from services, with no homes within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or health services. While Londrigan has more people working or looking for work (68.9% compared to 53.1% in Bowser), both areas sit well below the national figure for the share of people born overseas.

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Where they differ most

Population: 115 larger in Londrigan Median age: 26 yrs older in Londrigan Under 15: 24.2 pts higher in Bowser People / bedroom: 0.60 higher in Bowser Bachelor+: 20.5 pts higher in Londrigan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowserin Londrigan +115 larger in Londrigan gap widening
44 25th pct 159 49th pct
Median age in Bowserin Londrigan +26 yrs older in Londrigan gap widening
24 yrs 0th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Bowserin Londrigan +1.9 pts higher in Londrigan gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 50th pct
Aged 65+ in Bowserin Londrigan +0.1 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
22.7% 67th pct 22.6% 67th pct
Under 15 in Bowserin Londrigan +24.2 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
38.6% 100th pct 14.5% 33rd pct
De facto in Bowserin Londrigan +1.2 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
12.0% 48th pct 13.2% 58th pct

Age structure

38.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +24.2 pts 14.5%
9.1% Older adults (45–64) +22.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
22.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.1 pts 22.6%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) +0.3 pts ▸ 20.8%
20.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.3 pts 8.2%

Marital status

50.0% Married +16.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
34.4% Never married ◂ +12.4 pts 22.0%
0.0% Divorced +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Separated +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Bowser Londrigan

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowserin Londrigan +6.3 pts higher in Londrigan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 26th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +15.1 pts 84.9%
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

88.6% Australian ◂ +46.5 pts 42.1%
22.7% English +24.4 pts ▸ 47.2%
9.1% Scottish +6.0 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Irish +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% German +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bowserin Londrigan +3.1 pts higher in Londrigan gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 48th pct
Limited English in Bowserin Londrigan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +11.3 pts 88.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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% 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 Bowserin Londrigan +6.6 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
38.6% 44th pct 45.3% 65th pct

Religious affiliation

38.6% No religion +6.6 pts ▸ 45.3%
43.2% Christianity ◂ +2.9 pts 40.3%
0.0% Not stated +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
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 Bowserin Londrigan +20.2 pts higher in Bowser gap widening
65.2% 87th pct 45.0% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Bowserin Londrigan +20.5 pts higher in Londrigan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.5% 69th pct
Schools/1k kids in Bowserin Londrigan
— 43.48 100th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowserin Londrigan +1 more in Londrigan
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Bowserin Londrigan
— 29 9th pct
ICSEA in Bowserin Londrigan
— 1,012 63rd pct

Highest year of school

65.2% Year 12 ◂ +20.2 pts 45.0%
17.4% Year 11 +0.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
17.4% Year 10 ◂ +1.4 pts 16.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Highest qualification level

90.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +58.7 pts 32.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Education ◂ +28.8 pts 7.5%
27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +17.6 pts 9.7%
27.3% Architecture & building ◂ +20.8 pts 6.5%
0.0% Society & culture +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Health +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Creative arts +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowserin Londrigan +$276 higher in Londrigan gap steady
$537 16th pct $813 61st pct
Household income in Bowserin Londrigan +$626 higher in Bowser gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Bowserin Londrigan +$76 higher in Bowser gap narrowing
$2,125 65th pct $2,049 60th pct
High earners in Bowserin Londrigan +2.7 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
9.4% 57th pct 12.1% 70th pct
High-income homes in Bowserin Londrigan
— 20.0% 62nd pct

Household income distribution

44.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +36.1 pts 8.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +36.7 pts ▸ 36.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.1% Under $650 ◂ +18.3 pts 34.8%
15.6% $650–$1,499 +16.2 pts ▸ 31.8%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 +9.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowserin Londrigan +5.6 pts higher in Londrigan
22.7% 22nd pct 28.3% 47th pct
Mental health in Bowserin Londrigan +6.9 pts higher in Londrigan
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Bowserin Londrigan even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Diabetes ◂ +8.8 pts 2.5%
0.0% Arthritis +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Asthma +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Mental health +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Other condition +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Lung condition +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Heart disease +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

86.4% None ◂ +27.2 pts 59.1%
13.6% One condition +10.3 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowserin Londrigan +3.2 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
18.8% 53rd pct 22.0% 67th pct
Unpaid carers in Bowserin Londrigan +13.6 pts higher in Londrigan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowserin Londrigan +8.0 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
37.5% 90th pct 29.5% 72nd pct
Defence service in Bowserin Londrigan +2.2 pts higher in Londrigan
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 43rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowserin Londrigan +0.6 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
31.3% 83rd pct 31.8% 85th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowserin Londrigan +3 larger in Londrigan
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Bowserin Londrigan
— 37 yrs 75th pct
Median income in Bowserin Londrigan
— $574 43rd pct
Household income in Bowserin Londrigan
— $2,749 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowserin Londrigan +2.1 larger in Bowser gap widening
4.6 100th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Bowserin Londrigan +2.2 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 15th pct
Living alone in Bowserin Londrigan
— 15.0% 19th pct

Family composition

89.2% Couples with children ◂ +37.3 pts 51.9%
24.3% Couples without children +16.4 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% One-parent families +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% 5 people ◂ +26.7 pts 6.7%
33.3% 6 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% 4 people +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% 3 people +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Bowserin Londrigan +$467 higher in Londrigan gap widening
$1,700 55th pct $2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Bowserin Londrigan +0.60 higher in Bowser gap widening
1.30 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bowserin Londrigan
— 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Bowserin Londrigan
— 56.7% 87th pct
Separate houses in Bowserin Londrigan
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bowserin Londrigan
— 86.7% 70th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +56.7 pts ▸ 56.7%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage +8.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
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

66.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +28.3 pts 38.3%
33.3% 4 bedrooms +15.0 pts ▸ 48.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bowserin Londrigan
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bowserin Londrigan
— 29.9% 80th pct
PT commute in Bowserin Londrigan
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bowserin Londrigan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bowserin Londrigan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Bowserin Londrigan
86 100th pct —

How people get to work

76.5% Car (driver) ◂ +20.1 pts 56.3%
0.0% Worked at home +29.9 pts ▸ 29.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Walked +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

55.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.9 pts 16.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +43.3 pts ▸ 43.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 4 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowserin Londrigan +5.2 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
23.1% 23rd pct 17.9% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowserin Londrigan
— 5.5% 74th pct
Participation in Bowserin Londrigan +15.8 pts higher in Londrigan gap narrowing
53.1% 27th pct 68.9% 78th pct
Full-time in Bowserin Londrigan
— 63.2% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

35.3% Retail trade ◂ +27.2 pts 8.0%
29.4% Professional & technical ◂ +23.7 pts 5.7%
23.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.9 pts 12.6%
17.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.9 pts 13.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Education & training +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Construction +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

29.4% Professionals ◂ +7.6 pts 21.8%
29.4% Community & personal service ◂ +21.4 pts 8.0%
17.6% Managers +4.2 pts ▸ 21.8%
17.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.4 pts 17.2%
0.0% Labourers +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Sales workers +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowserin Londrigan +0.6 higher in Londrigan
0.0 31st pct 0.6 54th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowserin Londrigan +0.6 more in Londrigan
0.0 0th pct 0.6 54th pct
15-min city in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowserin Londrigan +11.7 pts higher in Londrigan
0.0% 0th pct 11.7% 61st pct
Walk to a park in Bowserin Londrigan +50.6 pts higher in Londrigan
0.0% 0th pct 50.6% 64th pct
Walk to health in Bowserin Londrigan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowserin Londrigan +62.9 more in Londrigan
0.0 0th pct 62.9 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowserin Londrigan +2 higher in Bowser
2 60th pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Bowserin Londrigan +0.7 pts higher in Bowser
5.2% 44th pct 4.4% 34th pct

Compare Bowser with nearby areas

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Compare Londrigan with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowser vs Londrigan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20313/bowser/vs/SAL21532/londrigan