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Broomfield vs Smokeytown

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.1 km apart · Broomfield profile · Smokeytown profile

Broomfield Smokeytown

Broomfield and Smokeytown are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria, but they differ in their age and social profiles. Smokeytown is far older, with a typical resident aged 60 and 43.8% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, Broomfield is younger, with a typical age of 49 and a larger share of children under 15. There are also notable gaps in income and education; a far higher share of people in Smokeytown have completed Year 12 (56.7% versus 40.8% in Broomfield) and earn $2,000 or more a week (16.7% versus 5.6% in Broomfield).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining a shared rural character with nearly identical typical weekly family incomes of around $1,500. They are also alike in that no one in either area speaks a language other than English at home. However, Broomfield is more connected to services, with far more public transport stops and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 22.5 pts higher in Smokeytown Population: 181 larger in Broomfield Aged 65+: 21.2 pts higher in Smokeytown Other language: 15.6 pts higher in Smokeytown Needs assistance: 7.0 pts higher in Broomfield

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +181 larger in Broomfield gap steady
213 55th pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +11 yrs older in Smokeytown gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +2.3 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
2.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +21.2 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
22.5% 66th pct 43.8% 99th pct
Under 15 in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +5.2 pts higher in Broomfield gap narrowing
14.6% 33rd pct 9.4% 14th pct
De facto in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1.4 pts higher in Broomfield
14.7% 69th pct 13.3% 59th pct

Age structure

22.5% Seniors (65+) +21.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
30.5% Older adults (45–64) +3.9 pts ▸ 34.4%
15.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 12.5%
14.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.2 pts 9.4%
8.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.9% Married +2.7 pts ▸ 56.7%
26.4% Never married ◂ +13.1 pts 13.3%
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 Smokeytown

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +4.0 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
8.5% 36th pct 12.5% 55th pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 78.1%
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 +17.1 pts ▸ 59.4%
39.0% English +20.4 pts ▸ 59.4%
11.3% Scottish +13.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.1% Irish +2.5 pts ▸ 15.6%
2.8% German +6.6 pts ▸ 9.4%
4.7% Dutch ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 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 Smokeytown +15.6 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.6% 84th pct
Limited English in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.4% English only +1.1 pts ▸ 87.5%
0.0% Hindi +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +15.1 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
52.6% 85th pct 37.5% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

52.6% No religion ◂ +15.1 pts 37.5%
35.7% Christianity +11.2 pts ▸ 46.9%
10.8% Not stated +8.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
1.4% Other religions ◂ +1.4 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +15.8 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
40.8% 39th pct 56.7% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +7.0 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
19.7% 66th pct 26.7% 80th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1 more in Smokeytown
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +45 larger in Smokeytown
58 18th pct 103 26th pct
ICSEA in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +29 higher in Smokeytown
968 36th pct 997 55th pct

Highest year of school

40.8% Year 12 +15.8 pts ▸ 56.7%
20.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 20.0%
13.0% Year 10 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.4 pts 10.0%

Highest qualification level

23.5% Bachelor degree +16.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.4% Certificate III / IV +2.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
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

7.0% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +12.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.9% Engineering & related ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.3% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Education ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.5 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 Smokeytown +$114 higher in Smokeytown gap widening
$581 22nd pct $695 40th pct
Household income in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +$263 higher in Smokeytown gap widening
$1,174 24th pct $1,437 43rd pct
Family income in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +$113 higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
$1,449 24th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +11.0 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
5.6% 35th pct 16.7% 84th pct
High-income homes in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
13.2% 41st pct —

Household income distribution

23.7% $650–$1,499 +9.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
31.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 25.0%
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

41.0% Under $650 ◂ +4.3 pts 36.7%
25.8% $650–$1,499 +14.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
7.9% $1,500–$2,999 +8.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +16.3 pts higher in Smokeytown
39.9% 89th pct 56.3% 100th pct
Mental health in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +16.4 pts higher in Broomfield
16.4% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +7.0 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
7.0% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Arthritis +12.6 pts ▸ 28.1%
16.4% Mental health ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% Asthma +5.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.0% Diabetes +5.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.9% Other condition +3.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 9.4%
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 +13.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
23.5% One condition ◂ +4.7 pts 18.8%
9.9% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1.3 pts higher in Broomfield gap narrowing
14.6% 33rd pct 13.3% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +7.6 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
15.7% 77th pct 23.3% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +22.5 pts higher in Smokeytown gap steady
27.5% 62nd pct 50.0% 100th pct
Defence service in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +2.3 pts higher in Broomfield
2.3% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +16.4 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
27.0% 66th pct 43.3% 99th pct

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +0.1 larger in Broomfield gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +10.2 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
10.2% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
15.8% 22nd pct —

Family composition

33.5% Couples without children +37.4 pts ▸ 71.0%
51.5% Couples with children ◂ +19.2 pts 32.3%
10.2% One-parent families ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.4% 2 people +23.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
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%
5.3% 5 people ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% 6 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +$50 higher in Smokeytown
$200 25th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +$740 higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
$1,040 16th pct $1,780 60th pct
People / bedroom in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
3.9% 9th pct —
Owned outright in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
50.0% 75th pct —
Separate houses in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
88.2% 74th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +8.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
42.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.1 pts 25.0%
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 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

52.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 50.0%
26.3% 4 bedrooms +15.4 pts ▸ 41.7%
10.5% 2 bedrooms +14.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

25.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
21.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.9 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 Smokeytown
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
17.4% 53rd pct —
PT commute in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +2 more in Broomfield
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +9.39 more in Broomfield
9.39 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +46.9 more in Broomfield
46.9 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1 more in Broomfield
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +21 longer in Smokeytown
6 36th pct 27 64th pct
Drive to city in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even
84 59th pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

58.1% Car (driver) +16.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.4% Worked at home +24.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.7 pts 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

38.2% 2 vehicles +45.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
19.7% 4 or more +21.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
26.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +0.5 pts higher in Broomfield gap narrowing
16.2% 11th pct 15.6% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
4.3% 61st pct —
Participation in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +11.7 pts higher in Broomfield gap widening
51.7% 25th pct 40.0% 9th pct
Full-time in Broomfieldin Smokeytown
48.8% 13th pct —

Industries people work in

8.1% Manufacturing +16.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
10.5% Construction ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other services ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Education & training ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
19.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
14.0% Community & personal service ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.3% Managers ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +0.9 higher in Broomfield
1.0 59th pct 0.1 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +0.8 more in Broomfield
0.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +45.9 pts higher in Broomfield
45.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +13.9 pts higher in Broomfield
13.9% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Broomfieldin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +14.1 more in Broomfield
14.1 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1 higher in Broomfield
4 64th pct 3 62nd pct
Mean slope in Broomfieldin Smokeytown +1.0 pts higher in Smokeytown
5.7% 50th pct 6.7% 60th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broomfield vs Smokeytown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20354/broomfield/vs/SAL22296/smokeytown