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Brim vs Willenabrina

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Brim profile · Willenabrina profile

Brim Willenabrina

Brim and Willenabrina are two rural areas in Victoria, but they differ greatly in their layout and residents. Brim has a far older population, with a typical age of 50 compared to just 26 in Willenabrina. Life in Brim is also more connected; it is mostly car-dependent but has some walkability, with 65.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. In contrast, Willenabrina is car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of groceries or public transport.

While these areas have very different infrastructure, they share a similar financial profile, with typical weekly household incomes of $1,350 in Brim and $1,375 in Willenabrina. These income levels have remained closely aligned over time, even as the gap in public transport access remains huge. Brim has four public transport stops and two routes, while Willenabrina has none.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brimin Willenabrina +164 larger in Brim gap steady
181 51st pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 261
  • First area, 2016: 171
  • First area, 2021: 181
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Brimin Willenabrina +24 yrs older in Brim gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 26 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 26 yrs
First Nations in Brimin Willenabrina
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
21.5% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.5%
15.5% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
2.3% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%

Age structure

30.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.3 pts 17.6%
15.5% Children (0–14) +8.1 pts ▸ 23.5%
21.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.9 pts 17.6%
19.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Youth (15–24) +4.4 pts ▸ 17.6%

Marital status

54.4% Married ◂ +16.0 pts 38.5%
26.5% Never married +4.2 pts ▸ 30.8%
7.5% Widowed ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Divorced ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brim Willenabrina

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

  • 85+ in Brim: 2.3% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brim: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brim: 2.9% males, 2.3% females; 75–79 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Brim: 2.9% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brim: 4.6% males, 3.4% females; 65–69 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brim: 5.1% males, 6.9% females; 60–64 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Brim: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brim: 4.0% males, 5.7% females; 50–54 in Willenabrina: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brim: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Brim: 1.7% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Brim: 5.1% males, 2.3% females; 35–39 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Brim: 2.9% males, 1.7% females; 30–34 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Brim: 1.7% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brim: 2.9% males, 2.3% females; 20–24 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brim: 2.3% males, 4.0% females; 15–19 in Willenabrina: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brim: 2.3% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Willenabrina: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Brim: 1.7% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Brim: 2.3% males, 3.4% females; 0–4 in Willenabrina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brimin Willenabrina
6.1% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%

Country of birth

81.2% Australia ◂ +28.3 pts 52.9%
2.8% Philippines ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

43.1% English +15.7 pts ▸ 58.8%
41.4% Australian ◂ +23.8 pts 17.6%
14.9% Scottish +14.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
7.2% German ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.0% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Filipino ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brimin Willenabrina
7.7% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
Limited English in Brimin Willenabrina
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

83.4% English only ◂ +30.5 pts 52.9%
1.7% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

40.3% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 40.3%

Religious affiliation

40.3% No religion +18.5 pts ▸ 58.8%
9.4% Not stated +43.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
49.7% Christianity ◂ +32.1 pts 17.6%
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

29.2% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
5.4% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Brimin Willenabrina even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

20.1% Year 10 +13.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.2% Year 12 ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
27.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
13.2% Year 11 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.8 pts 37.5%
10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.4% Health ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
13.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Education ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Architecture & building ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Society & culture ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brimin Willenabrina +$16 higher in Brim gap narrowing
$703 41st pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $409
  • First area, 2016: $485
  • First area, 2021: $703
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Brimin Willenabrina +$25 higher in Willenabrina gap steady
$1,350 36th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $916
  • First area, 2016: $966
  • First area, 2021: $1,350
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Brimin Willenabrina +$31 higher in Brim
$1,406 21st pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,031
  • First area, 2016: $1,149
  • First area, 2021: $1,406
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Brimin Willenabrina
11.6% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
High-income homes in Brimin Willenabrina
7.9% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%

Personal income distribution

38.8% Under $650 ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
35.4% $650–$1,499 +3.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
8.8% $1,500–$2,999 +14.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brimin Willenabrina
35.9% 81st pct —
Mental health in Brimin Willenabrina
10.5% 72nd pct —
Needs assistance in Brimin Willenabrina
7.7% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
11.6% Asthma ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% Mental health ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Other condition ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% Heart disease ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Diabetes ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Cancer ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Lung condition ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.4% None +12.4 pts ▸ 58.8%
22.7% One condition ◂ +5.0 pts 17.6%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brimin Willenabrina
27.9% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 54.6%
  • First area, 2016: 43.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
Unpaid carers in Brimin Willenabrina
12.2% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
Unpaid child care in Brimin Willenabrina
24.5% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
Defence service in Brimin Willenabrina
2.0% 41st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Brimin Willenabrina
24.5% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brimin Willenabrina even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brimin Willenabrina +0.8 larger in Willenabrina gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.3 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3
18.8% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
Living alone in Brimin Willenabrina
23.8% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%

Family composition

48.9% Couples with children +6.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
35.3% Couples without children ◂ +2.0 pts 33.3%
18.8% One-parent families ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$165 17th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $25
  • First area, 2021: $165
$510 2nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,049
  • First area, 2016: $477
  • First area, 2021: $510
People / bedroom in Brimin Willenabrina +0.10 higher in Brim
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
4.8% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
Owned outright in Brimin Willenabrina
54.0% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 69.5%
  • First area, 2021: 54.0%
Separate houses in Brimin Willenabrina
96.8% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 97.1%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 96.8%
74.6% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 83.0%
  • First area, 2016: 83.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.6%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Brimin Willenabrina
22.9% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Brimin Willenabrina +4 more in Brim
4 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Brimin Willenabrina +22.10 more in Brim
22.10 93rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brimin Willenabrina +105.0 more in Brim
105.0 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Brimin Willenabrina +2 more in Brim
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
53 81st pct —

How people get to work

22.9% Worked at home +37.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
49.4% Car (driver) ◂ +49.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Walked ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brimin Willenabrina
17.9% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brimin Willenabrina
3.7% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
Participation in Brimin Willenabrina
55.1% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 63.1%
  • First area, 2016: 58.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.1%
44.6% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 63.7%
  • First area, 2016: 53.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%

Industries people work in

49.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +30.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
18.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Retail trade ◂ +3.6 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.1% Managers +63.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.5% Labourers ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Sales workers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Professionals ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Brimin Willenabrina +3.8 higher in Brim
3.8 76th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brimin Willenabrina +3.9 more in Brim
3.9 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Brimin Willenabrina +65.4 pts higher in Brim
65.4% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brimin Willenabrina +65.4 pts higher in Brim
65.4% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brimin Willenabrina +49.7 pts higher in Brim
49.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brimin Willenabrina even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brimin Willenabrina +67.5 pts higher in Brim
67.5% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Brimin Willenabrina even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brimin Willenabrina +104.6 more in Willenabrina
71.8 86th pct 176.5 91st pct
Intersections/km² in Brimin Willenabrina +0 higher in Brim
1 45th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Brimin Willenabrina +0.5 pts higher in Willenabrina
2.7% 7th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brim vs Willenabrina [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20339/brim/vs/SAL22790/willenabrina