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Broomfield vs Creswick North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Broomfield profile · Creswick North profile

Broomfield Creswick North

Broomfield and Creswick North are neighbouring areas with very different populations. Residents in Broomfield are far older, with a typical age of 49 and 22.5% aged 65 and over. In contrast, Creswick North is much younger, with a typical age of 27 and 29.1% of people under 15. These differences extend to health and income; 39.9% of Broomfield residents have a long-term health condition, while only 7.3% do in Creswick North. Weekly household income is also far higher in Creswick North at $2,125, compared to $1,174 in Broomfield.

Everyday life shares some common ground, as both areas have the same drive time to the city and a similar share of overseas-born residents. Neither area has homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. However, the two places have drifted apart since 2011, with the gap in the number of people moving in the last five years widening by 28 points in favour of Creswick North.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Broomfield Recent movers: 28.1 pts higher in Creswick North Participation: 28.3 pts higher in Creswick North Aged 65+: 22.5 pts higher in Broomfield No religion: 22.0 pts higher in Creswick North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broomfieldin Creswick North +158 larger in Broomfield gap steady
213 55th pct 55 30th pct
Median age in Broomfieldin Creswick North +22 yrs older in Broomfield gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Broomfieldin Creswick North +2.3 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
2.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Broomfieldin Creswick North +22.5 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
22.5% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Broomfieldin Creswick North +14.5 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
14.6% 33rd pct 29.1% 94th pct
De facto in Broomfieldin Creswick North +4.6 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
14.7% 69th pct 19.4% 87th pct

Age structure

15.5% Young adults (25–44) +24.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.3 pts 18.2%
14.6% Children (0–14) +14.5 pts ▸ 29.1%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 14.5%

Marital status

53.9% Married +0.4 pts ▸ 54.3%
26.4% Never married +7.9 pts ▸ 34.3%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% Widowed ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Broomfield Creswick North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broomfieldin Creswick North +0.6 pts higher in Creswick North gap narrowing
8.5% 36th pct 9.1% 39th pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia +9.7 pts ▸ 89.1%
4.2% England ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% 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

42.3% Australian +14.1 pts ▸ 56.4%
39.0% English +6.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.1% Irish ◂ +5.9 pts 7.3%
11.3% Scottish ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian +9.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
4.7% Dutch ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% German ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Broomfieldin Creswick North even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Broomfieldin Creswick North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.4% English only +17.3 pts ▸ 103.6%
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 Broomfieldin Creswick North +22.0 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
52.6% 85th pct 74.5% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

52.6% No religion +22.0 pts ▸ 74.5%
35.7% Christianity ◂ +10.2 pts 25.5%
10.8% Not stated ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other religions +5.9 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broomfieldin Creswick North +9.2 pts higher in Creswick North gap narrowing
40.8% 39th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Broomfieldin Creswick North +11.1 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
19.7% 66th pct 8.6% 24th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
58 18th pct 58 18th pct
ICSEA in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
968 36th pct 968 36th pct

Highest year of school

40.8% Year 12 +9.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.3 pts 19.4%
13.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.9 pts 11.1%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.4% Certificate III / IV +11.0 pts ▸ 48.4%
23.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.8 pts 9.7%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.7 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.2% Architecture & building +20.6 pts ▸ 25.8%
13.9% Engineering & related +5.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
3.5% Agriculture & environment +15.9 pts ▸ 19.4%
13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +3.4 pts 9.7%
11.3% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Education ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.1 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.0% Society & culture ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Information technology ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Broomfieldin Creswick North +$443 higher in Creswick North gap widening
$581 22nd pct $1,024 84th pct
Household income in Broomfieldin Creswick North +$951 higher in Creswick North gap widening
$1,174 24th pct $2,125 80th pct
Family income in Broomfieldin Creswick North +$800 higher in Creswick North gap widening
$1,449 24th pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Broomfieldin Creswick North +17.2 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
5.6% 35th pct 22.9% 92nd pct
High-income homes in Broomfieldin Creswick North
13.2% 41st pct —

Household income distribution

31.6% $1,500–$2,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 35.3%
23.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
18.4% Under $650 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

25.8% $650–$1,499 +19.9 pts ▸ 45.7%
41.0% Under $650 ◂ +15.3 pts 25.7%
7.9% $1,500–$2,999 +23.6 pts ▸ 31.4%
1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broomfieldin Creswick North +32.6 pts higher in Broomfield
39.9% 89th pct 7.3% 0th pct
Mental health in Broomfieldin Creswick North +5.5 pts higher in Broomfield
16.4% 95th pct 10.9% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Broomfieldin Creswick North +7.0 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
7.0% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.4% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 10.9%
15.5% Arthritis ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% Asthma ◂ +4.4 pts 5.5%
9.9% Heart disease ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Cancer ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.8% None +38.4 pts ▸ 87.3%
23.5% One condition ◂ +14.4 pts 9.1%
9.9% Two conditions ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broomfieldin Creswick North +19.7 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
14.6% 33rd pct 34.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Broomfieldin Creswick North +15.7 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
15.7% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Broomfieldin Creswick North +18.2 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
27.5% 62nd pct 45.7% 99th pct
Defence service in Broomfieldin Creswick North +2.3 pts higher in Broomfield
2.3% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broomfieldin Creswick North +13.0 pts higher in Creswick North gap steady
27.0% 66th pct 40.0% 95th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Broomfieldin Creswick North +5 larger in Broomfield
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Broomfieldin Creswick North
29 yrs 60th pct —
Median income in Broomfieldin Creswick North
$1,875 94th pct —
Household income in Broomfieldin Creswick North
$5,000 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Broomfieldin Creswick North +0.7 larger in Creswick North gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Broomfieldin Creswick North +2.5 pts higher in Creswick North gap narrowing
10.2% 46th pct 12.7% 61st pct
Living alone in Broomfieldin Creswick North
15.8% 22nd pct —

Family composition

51.5% Couples with children +21.2 pts ▸ 72.7%
33.5% Couples without children ◂ +19.0 pts 14.5%
10.2% One-parent families +2.5 pts ▸ 12.7%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.4% 2 people +15.4 pts ▸ 58.8%
5.3% 5 people +12.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.8% 1 person ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% 3 people ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% 6 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broomfieldin Creswick North +$100 higher in Creswick North
$200 25th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Broomfieldin Creswick North +$494 higher in Creswick North gap widening
$1,040 16th pct $1,534 44th pct
People / bedroom in Broomfieldin Creswick North +0.10 higher in Creswick North gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Broomfieldin Creswick North
3.9% 9th pct —
Owned outright in Broomfieldin Creswick North
50.0% 75th pct —
Separate houses in Broomfieldin Creswick North
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Broomfieldin Creswick North
88.2% 74th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

42.1% Owned with a mortgage +10.8 pts ▸ 52.9%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +26.5 pts 23.5%
3.9% Rented ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +11.8 pts 88.2%
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

52.6% 3 bedrooms +12.1 pts ▸ 64.7%
26.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.7 pts 17.6%
10.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% 5 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

21.9% $1,000–$1,799 +55.9 pts ▸ 77.8%
25.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
21.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Broomfieldin Creswick North
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Broomfieldin Creswick North +7.6 pts higher in Creswick North
17.4% 53rd pct 25.0% 72nd pct
PT commute in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Broomfieldin Creswick North +2 more in Broomfield
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broomfieldin Creswick North +9.39 more in Broomfield
9.39 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broomfieldin Creswick North +46.9 more in Broomfield
46.9 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broomfieldin Creswick North +1 more in Broomfield
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Broomfieldin Creswick North +46 longer in Creswick North
6 36th pct 52 81st pct
Drive to city in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
84 59th pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

58.1% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 64.3%
17.4% Worked at home +7.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
4.7% Car (passenger) +13.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
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

38.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.9 pts 35.3%
26.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.7 pts 17.6%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.4 pts 17.6%
19.7% 4 or more ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broomfieldin Creswick North +28.1 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
16.2% 11th pct 44.2% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broomfieldin Creswick North +4.3 pts higher in Broomfield gap narrowing
4.3% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Broomfieldin Creswick North +28.3 pts higher in Creswick North gap widening
51.7% 25th pct 80.0% 94th pct
Full-time in Broomfieldin Creswick North +19.0 pts higher in Creswick North
48.8% 13th pct 67.9% 86th pct

Industries people work in

16.3% Health care & social assistance +8.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
8.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
10.5% Construction +7.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
4.7% Public administration & safety +13.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
3.5% Accommodation & food +10.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Manufacturing ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other services ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +6.6 pts 14.3%
19.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.1 pts 10.7%
9.3% Managers +8.6 pts ▸ 17.9%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers +9.7 pts ▸ 17.9%
14.0% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Broomfieldin Creswick North +0.9 higher in Broomfield
1.0 59th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broomfieldin Creswick North +0.8 more in Broomfield
0.8 58th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Broomfieldin Creswick North +45.9 pts higher in Broomfield
45.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Broomfieldin Creswick North +8.9 pts higher in Broomfield
13.9% 49th pct 5.0% 44th pct
Walk to health in Broomfieldin Creswick North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Broomfieldin Creswick North +14.1 more in Broomfield
14.1 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Broomfieldin Creswick North +3 higher in Broomfield
4 64th pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Broomfieldin Creswick North +2.4 pts higher in Broomfield
5.7% 50th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broomfield vs Creswick North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20354/broomfield/vs/SAL20673/creswick-north