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Bradvale vs Willowvale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.4 km apart · Bradvale profile · Willowvale profile

Bradvale Willowvale

Bradvale and Willowvale (Vic.) are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in demographics and wealth; the typical resident in Willowvale (Vic.) is far older at 62, compared to 37 in Bradvale. This age difference is mirrored in income, where the typical weekly household earns $2,124 in Willowvale (Vic.), which is far higher than the $1,187 earned in Bradvale. Homes in Bradvale also tend to be more crowded, with 3.2 people per home compared to just 1.8 in Willowvale (Vic.).

These gaps in age and income have widened since 2011. Despite these stark contrasts, the two neighbouring areas share a similar physical reality. Both are car-dependent, with no public transport and no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Both also sit about two hours from the city.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in Willowvale Personal income: $717 higher in Willowvale Household size: 1.4 larger in Bradvale Household income: $937 higher in Willowvale Population: 36 larger in Bradvale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bradvalein Willowvale +36 larger in Bradvale gap narrowing
46 26th pct 10 7th pct
Median age in Bradvalein Willowvale +25 yrs older in Willowvale gap narrowing
37 yrs 20th pct 62 yrs 96th pct
First Nations in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Under 15 in Bradvalein Willowvale
15.2% 37th pct —
De facto in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +13.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
15.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
6.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.3% Married +35.7 pts ▸ 90.0%
40.0% Never married ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
11.4% Separated ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bradvale Willowvale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bradvalein Willowvale
10.9% 48th pct —

Country of birth

87.0% Australia +13.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.0% New Zealand ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

32.6% English +47.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
10.9% Scottish +59.1 pts ▸ 70.0%
45.7% Australian +4.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.6% Irish ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
13.0% German ◂ +13.0 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 Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

97.8% English only +22.2 pts ▸ 120.0%
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

No religion in Bradvalein Willowvale
23.9% 13th pct —

Religious affiliation

82.6% Christianity +27.4 pts ▸ 110.0%
23.9% No religion ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bradvalein Willowvale
62.5% 83rd pct —
Bachelor+ in Bradvalein Willowvale
17.1% 59th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 12 +7.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
25.0% Year 10 +5.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

63.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +30.3 pts 33.3%
54.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.2 pts 33.3%
54.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.2 pts 33.3%
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

45.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +20.5 pts 25.0%
36.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 25.0%
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 Bradvalein Willowvale +$717 higher in Willowvale gap widening
$575 21st pct $1,292 93rd pct
Household income in Bradvalein Willowvale +$937 higher in Willowvale gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $2,124 80th pct
Family income in Bradvalein Willowvale +$625 higher in Willowvale
$1,625 34th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% Under $650 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

11.4% $650–$1,499 +68.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
37.1% Under $650 ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bradvalein Willowvale
6.5% 0th pct —
Mental health in Bradvalein Willowvale
6.5% 35th pct —
Needs assistance in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

10.9% Arthritis +49.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
6.5% Mental health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

84.8% None ◂ +84.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% One condition +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Two conditions +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bradvalein Willowvale
28.6% 83rd pct —
Unpaid carers in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Bradvalein Willowvale
34.3% 87th pct —
Defence service in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bradvalein Willowvale
8.6% 6th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bradvalein Willowvale +1.4 larger in Bradvale gap widening
3.2 89th pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Bradvalein Willowvale
10.8% 50th pct —

Family composition

10.8% Couples without children +89.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
91.9% Couples with children ◂ +91.9 pts 0.0%
10.8% One-parent families ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Other families ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +90.0 pts ▸ 140.0%
50.0% 1 person ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% 6 or more ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bradvalein Willowvale
$73 2nd pct —
Mortgage in Bradvalein Willowvale
$4,737 100th pct —
People / bedroom in Bradvalein Willowvale +0.20 higher in Bradvale
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright +20.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
40.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.0 pts 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

60.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 5 or more ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Bradvalein Willowvale
25.0% 72nd pct —
PT commute in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bradvalein Willowvale +9 longer in Bradvale
124 83rd pct 115 78th pct

How people get to work

25.0% Worked at home +29.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
54.2% Car (driver) ◂ +26.9 pts 27.3%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

60.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 4 or more ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bradvalein Willowvale
17.0% 11th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bradvalein Willowvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Bradvalein Willowvale
80.0% 94th pct —
Full-time in Bradvalein Willowvale
70.8% 89th pct —

Industries people work in

70.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.0 pts ▸ 81.8%
12.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.5 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

54.2% Managers ◂ +8.7 pts 45.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
12.5% Labourers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bradvalein Willowvale +0.1 higher in Bradvale
0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bradvalein Willowvale +0.2 more in Bradvale
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bradvalein Willowvale +21.7 more in Bradvale
21.7 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bradvalein Willowvale even
0 36th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Bradvalein Willowvale +0.3 pts higher in Willowvale
3.9% 28th pct 4.3% 32nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bradvale vs Willowvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20319/bradvale/vs/SAL22796/willowvale