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Bridgewater North vs Powlett Plains

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Bridgewater North profile · Powlett Plains profile

Bridgewater North Powlett Plains

Bridgewater North and Powlett Plains are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Bridgewater North has a younger profile, with 16.7% of residents being children under 15, while Powlett Plains has no children in that age group. There is a notable difference in wealth and work; the typical weekly household income in Bridgewater North is $1,624, far higher than the $900 seen in Powlett Plains, and adults in Bridgewater North are far more likely to be working or looking for work.

These two areas have tracked differently over time, with the gap in typical household income widening. They do share some similarities, such as having no residents born overseas or using a language other than English at home. Both are also very car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

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Where they differ most

Housework 15h+: 27.1 pts higher in Powlett Plains Participation: 32.9 pts higher in Bridgewater North No religion: 19.4 pts higher in Powlett Plains Born overseas: 18.4 pts higher in Powlett Plains Median age: 11 yrs older in Powlett Plains

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +16 larger in Bridgewater North gap steady
54 29th pct 38 23rd pct
Median age in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +11 yrs older in Powlett Plains gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +16.0 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
13.0% 25th pct 28.9% 85th pct
Under 15 in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +16.7 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
16.7% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +7.1 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
7.1% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

44.4% Older adults (45–64) +2.9 pts ▸ 47.4%
29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
13.0% Seniors (65+) +16.0 pts ▸ 28.9%
16.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.6 pts 10.5%

Marital status

57.8% Married +9.9 pts ▸ 67.6%
22.2% Never married +13.1 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% Separated +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
17.8% Divorced ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bridgewater North Powlett Plains

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +18.4 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.4% 74th pct

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +9.6 pts 73.7%
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

38.9% Australian +19.0 pts ▸ 57.9%
50.0% English ◂ +15.8 pts 34.2%
18.5% Irish ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
5.6% Scottish +5.0 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.9% English only +5.8 pts ▸ 94.7%
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 Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +19.4 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
14.8% 5th pct 34.2% 32nd pct

Religious affiliation

70.4% Christianity ◂ +36.2 pts 34.2%
14.8% No religion +19.4 pts ▸ 34.2%
9.3% Not stated +17.1 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Buddhism +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +18.2 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
48.9% 60th pct 30.8% 14th pct
Bachelor+ in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +8.9 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap narrowing
8.9% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +1 more in Bridgewater North
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
13 1st pct —
ICSEA in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
941 23rd pct —

Highest year of school

48.9% Year 12 ◂ +18.2 pts 30.8%
12.8% Year 9 or below +10.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
6.4% Year 10 +11.6 pts ▸ 17.9%
10.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 10.3%

Highest qualification level

42.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.0 pts 35.3%
15.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.4 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

23.1% Society & culture ◂ +5.4 pts 17.6%
19.2% Management & commerce ◂ +1.6 pts 17.6%
11.5% Engineering & related +6.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Education ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +$148 higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
$537 16th pct $389 3rd pct
Household income in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +$724 higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
$1,624 56th pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +$250 higher in Bridgewater North gap narrowing
$1,625 34th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

52.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.0% Under $650 +10.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.7 pts 11.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +19.9 pts higher in Powlett Plains
22.2% 20th pct 42.1% 92nd pct
Mental health in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +13.2 pts higher in Powlett Plains
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +2.0 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
11.1% 92nd pct 13.2% 97th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Asthma ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Diabetes +4.7 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Mental health +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Stroke +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
11.1% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 7.9%
0.0% Arthritis +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.6% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Lung condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.1% None ◂ +11.1 pts 50.0%
20.4% One condition ◂ +1.9 pts 18.4%
0.0% Three or more +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
13.0% Two conditions ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +12.0 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
35.6% 90th pct 23.5% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +5.7 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap steady
26.7% 100th pct 32.4% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +2.0 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap narrowing
24.4% 45th pct 26.5% 56th pct
Defence service in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +27.1 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
20.0% 26th pct 47.1% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
— 56 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
— $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +0.6 larger in Bridgewater North gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +10.7 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.7% 49th pct

Family composition

61.7% Couples with children ◂ +18.8 pts 42.9%
31.9% Couples without children +10.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.2% 2 people +0.9 pts ▸ 42.1%
23.5% 4 people ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
17.6% 3 people ◂ +1.9 pts 15.8%
17.6% 5 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +$185 higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
$345 70th pct $160 16th pct
Mortgage in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
$1,067 18th pct —
People / bedroom in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.8% Owned outright ◂ +11.5 pts 47.4%
29.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.6 pts 15.8%
29.4% Rented ◂ +13.6 pts 15.8%
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

41.2% 3 bedrooms +0.9 pts ▸ 42.1%
35.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.5 pts 15.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
38.9% 90th pct —
PT commute in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +15 longer in Powlett Plains
118 79th pct 133 86th pct

How people get to work

38.9% Worked at home +22.2 pts ▸ 61.1%
55.6% Car (driver) ◂ +38.9 pts 16.7%
8.3% Walked ◂ +8.3 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

41.2% 4 or more ◂ +22.4 pts 18.8%
17.6% 3 vehicles +19.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
35.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
17.6% 1 vehicle +7.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +10.7 pts higher in Powlett Plains gap narrowing
7.7% 2nd pct 18.4% 13th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +32.9 pts higher in Bridgewater North gap widening
80.0% 94th pct 47.1% 16th pct
Full-time in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains
63.9% 75th pct —

Industries people work in

55.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.1 pts 44.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
8.3% Health care & social assistance +8.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Construction ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education & training ◂ +8.3 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.2% Managers +13.9 pts ▸ 61.1%
8.3% Professionals +8.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.1% Community & personal service ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +0.0 higher in Powlett Plains
0.0 33rd pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +0.1 more in Powlett Plains
0.0 32nd pct 0.1 42nd pct
15-min city in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +3.7 pts higher in Bridgewater North
3.7% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +41.9 more in Powlett Plains
37.0 76th pct 78.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +0 higher in Powlett Plains
0 34th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Bridgewater Northin Powlett Plains +0.8 pts higher in Powlett Plains
2.9% 10th pct 3.7% 24th pct

Compare Bridgewater North with nearby areas

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Compare Powlett Plains with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bridgewater North vs Powlett Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20334/bridgewater-north/vs/SAL22117/powlett-plains