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Brit Brit vs Pigeon Ponds

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Brit Brit profile · Pigeon Ponds profile

Brit Brit Pigeon Ponds

Brit Brit and Pigeon Ponds are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and family life; Brit Brit is much younger, with 45.2% of its residents being children under 15 and a typical age of 31. In contrast, Pigeon Ponds has no children and is far older, with a typical age of 45. Wealth and education also vary, as the typical weekly family income in Pigeon Ponds is well higher at $2,750, compared to $1,874 in Brit Brit, and Brit Brit has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 25.0%.

Both areas are primarily focused on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with no residents using public transport to get to work. These two neighbours also share a lack of nearby schools and shops. Over time, these gaps have remained significant, and while Brit Brit has a far higher share of people born overseas (11.9%), Pigeon Ponds has a much higher share of volunteers at 59.3%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +13 larger in Brit Brit gap widening
42 24th pct 29 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39
  • First area, 2021: 42
  • Second area, 2016: 29
  • Second area, 2021: 29
Median age in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +14 yrs older in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +13.8 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Under 15 in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +45.2 pts higher in Brit Brit gap widening
45.2% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%

Age structure

45.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +45.2 pts 0.0%
38.1% Older adults (45–64) +3.3 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

53.1% Married +17.2 pts ▸ 70.4%
25.0% Never married +4.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brit Brit Pigeon Ponds

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

  • 85+ in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 70–74 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Pigeon Ponds: 33.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brit Brit: 20.8% males, 20.8% females; 50–54 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 25–29 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brit Brit: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 12.5% females; 5–9 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Brit Brit: 0.0% males, 29.2% females; 0–4 in Pigeon Ponds: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +11.9 pts higher in Brit Brit gap widening
11.9% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

90.5% Australia +13.0 pts ▸ 103.4%
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

45.2% Australian ◂ +7.3 pts 37.9%
33.3% English +11.5 pts ▸ 44.8%
21.4% Scottish +2.7 pts ▸ 24.1%
7.1% Irish +13.5 pts ▸ 20.7%
19.0% German ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
11.9% Filipino ◂ +11.9 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.7% English only +17.7 pts ▸ 103.4%
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 Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +1.7 pts higher in Brit Brit gap narrowing
50.0% 79th pct 48.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.3%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +12.1 pts ▸ 62.1%
50.0% No religion ◂ +1.7 pts 48.3%
7.1% Not stated ◂ +7.1 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +13.3 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap narrowing
53.3% 69th pct 66.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%
Bachelor+ in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +13.9 pts higher in Brit Brit gap widening
25.0% 77th pct 11.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.3% Year 12 +13.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
20.0% Year 11 ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
13.3% Year 10 +1.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +34.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
25.0% Certificate III / IV +20.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
40.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.7 pts 27.3%
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

0.0% Architecture & building +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
30.0% Engineering & related ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Agriculture & environment +7.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
25.0% Health ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology 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%

Income

Personal income in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +$281 higher in Pigeon Ponds gap narrowing
$1,031 85th pct $1,312 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $524
  • First area, 2021: $1,031
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Household income in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +$832 higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
$1,542 50th pct $2,374 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,542
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
Family income in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +$876 higher in Pigeon Ponds gap narrowing
$1,874 49th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +25.9 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% $4,000 or more +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

21.9% Under $650 +7.8 pts ▸ 29.6%
18.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.9 pts 14.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +27.1 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds
14.3% 6th pct 41.4% 91st pct
Mental health in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +7.1 pts higher in Brit Brit
7.1% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
11.9% Arthritis ◂ +1.6 pts 10.3%
0.0% Heart disease +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.5% Diabetes ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Other condition ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 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

64.3% None +15.0 pts ▸ 79.3%
7.1% One condition +13.5 pts ▸ 20.7%
7.1% Two conditions ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +49.9 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
9.4% 12th pct 59.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.3%
Unpaid carers in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +17.0 pts higher in Brit Brit gap widening
28.1% 100th pct 11.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +22.0 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
18.8% 22nd pct 40.7% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
Defence service in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +24.5 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap widening
12.5% 10th pct 37.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +0.4 larger in Brit Brit gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +12.1 pts higher in Brit Brit gap widening
12.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

57.6% Couples with children +24.2 pts ▸ 81.8%
27.3% Couples without children +27.3 pts ▸ 54.5%
12.1% One-parent families ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.2% 2 people +37.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
30.8% 4 people ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$140 12th pct —
$697 7th pct —
People / bedroom in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

46.2% Owned outright +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Other tenure +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.1% Rented ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.3% Separate house +7.7 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

61.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 58.3%
53.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.5 pts 33.3%
38.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +10.0 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds
30.0% 80th pct 40.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
PT commute in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Car (driver) ◂ +20.0 pts 40.0%
30.0% Worked at home +10.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Walked +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

23.1% 3 vehicles +35.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
23.1% 2 vehicles +26.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +3.3 pts higher in Brit Brit gap narrowing
20.0% 15th pct 16.7% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +11.6 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds gap narrowing
62.5% 57th pct 74.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.1%
Full-time in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +30.0 pts higher in Brit Brit
85.0% 100th pct 55.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 85.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%

Industries people work in

80.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 80.0%
30.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +30.0 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

40.0% Managers +15.0 pts ▸ 55.0%
20.0% Labourers +25.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
30.0% Professionals ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +0.4 higher in Pigeon Ponds
0.0 29th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +0.6 more in Pigeon Ponds
0.1 34th pct 0.6 54th pct
15-min city in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +28.6 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds
0.0% 0th pct 28.6% 57th pct
Walk to health in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +172.4 more in Pigeon Ponds
0.0 0th pct 172.4 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds even
0 6th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Brit Britin Pigeon Ponds +1.3 pts higher in Pigeon Ponds
3.8% 26th pct 5.1% 43rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brit Brit vs Pigeon Ponds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20344/brit-brit/vs/SAL22070/pigeon-ponds