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Buffalo vs Walkerville North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Buffalo profile · Walkerville North profile

Buffalo Walkerville North

Buffalo and Walkerville North are both rural Victorian areas, though they differ in scale and demographics. Buffalo is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 47, while Walkerville North is largely non-residential with a much older typical age of 65. There are notable gaps in wealth and infrastructure; typical weekly personal income is well higher in Walkerville North at $1,125 compared to $783 in Buffalo. Buffalo also has more public transport options, with two stops and one route, whereas Walkerville North has none.

Everyday life in both places shares a lack of local services, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services. Both areas are also car-dependent and have typical weekly household incomes that are very similar, sitting around $1,600. While Buffalo has more people per home at 2.5 compared to 1.3 in Walkerville North, the two areas remain similarly remote, with drive times to the city exceeding 100 minutes.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Walkerville North Population: 279 larger in Buffalo Household size: 1.2 larger in Buffalo Personal income: $342 higher in Walkerville North Family income: $358 higher in Walkerville North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Buffaloin Walkerville North +279 larger in Buffalo gap steady
284 59th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Buffaloin Walkerville North +18 yrs older in Walkerville North gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Buffaloin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Buffaloin Walkerville North
22.9% 68th pct —
Under 15 in Buffaloin Walkerville North
19.7% 68th pct —
De facto in Buffaloin Walkerville North
18.5% 85th pct —

Age structure

33.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%
22.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
19.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
13.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.8% Married ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
34.2% Never married ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Widowed ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Separated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Buffaloin Walkerville North
7.7% 32nd pct —

Country of birth

79.2% Australia +20.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 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

38.7% English +61.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.6% Australian ◂ +36.6 pts 0.0%
13.0% Scottish ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
12.3% Irish ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% Italian ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% German ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +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 Buffaloin Walkerville North
2.8% 45th pct —
Limited English in Buffaloin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

83.5% English only +16.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 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 Buffaloin Walkerville North
50.4% 80th pct —

Religious affiliation

50.4% No religion +9.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
38.0% Christianity ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
12.3% Not stated ◂ +12.3 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 Buffaloin Walkerville North
46.0% 53rd pct —
Bachelor+ in Buffaloin Walkerville North
13.5% 45th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.0% Year 12 +14.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.8% Year 11 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% Year 10 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
20.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Engineering & related ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.2% Health ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Management & commerce ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.3 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 Buffaloin Walkerville North +$342 higher in Walkerville North gap narrowing
$783 56th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Buffaloin Walkerville North +$25 higher in Buffalo
$1,649 57th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Buffaloin Walkerville North +$358 higher in Walkerville North
$1,892 50th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Buffaloin Walkerville North
9.3% 57th pct —
High-income homes in Buffaloin Walkerville North
17.7% 56th pct —

Household income distribution

34.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
32.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% Under $650 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

28.7% $650–$1,499 +31.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
34.6% Under $650 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
12.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Buffaloin Walkerville North
27.5% 43rd pct —
Mental health in Buffaloin Walkerville North
7.4% 43rd pct —
Needs assistance in Buffaloin Walkerville North
3.5% 37th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

6.3% Arthritis +53.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
7.4% Mental health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% Asthma ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.0% Cancer ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Other condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

21.5% One condition +38.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
59.2% None ◂ +59.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Buffaloin Walkerville North
17.3% 46th pct —
Unpaid carers in Buffaloin Walkerville North
16.5% 81st pct —
Unpaid child care in Buffaloin Walkerville North
25.3% 50th pct —
Defence service in Buffaloin Walkerville North
1.3% 35th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Buffaloin Walkerville North
20.7% 29th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Buffaloin Walkerville North +20 yrs older in Walkerville North
51 yrs 88th pct 71 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Buffaloin Walkerville North
$524 36th pct —
Household income in Buffaloin Walkerville North
$900 14th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Buffaloin Walkerville North +1.2 larger in Buffalo
2.5 50th pct 1.3 0th pct
One-parent in Buffaloin Walkerville North
12.1% 58th pct —
Living alone in Buffaloin Walkerville North
21.9% 44th pct —

Household size

21.9% 1 person +78.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
43.8% 2 people ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
22.9% 4 people ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
11.5% 3 people ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% 5 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% 6 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Buffaloin Walkerville North
$260 43rd pct —
Mortgage in Buffaloin Walkerville North +$50 higher in Walkerville North
$1,150 21st pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Buffaloin Walkerville North +0.10 higher in Buffalo
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Buffaloin Walkerville North
13.5% 40th pct —
Owned outright in Buffaloin Walkerville North
42.7% 55th pct —
Separate houses in Buffaloin Walkerville North
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Buffaloin Walkerville North
99.0% 98th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

42.7% Owned outright +57.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
13.5% Rented ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% Other tenure ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Not stated ◂ +3.1 pts 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

60.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +60.4 pts 0.0%
28.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
10.4% 5 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Buffaloin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Buffaloin Walkerville North
28.1% 77th pct —
PT commute in Buffaloin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Buffaloin Walkerville North +2 more in Buffalo
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Buffaloin Walkerville North +7.04 more in Buffalo
7.04 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Buffaloin Walkerville North +165.5 more in Buffalo
165.5 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Buffaloin Walkerville North +1 more in Buffalo
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Buffaloin Walkerville North
32 68th pct —
Drive to city in Buffaloin Walkerville North +26 longer in Walkerville North
105 72nd pct 131 86th pct

How people get to work

47.9% Car (driver) +52.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.1% Worked at home ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
5.5% Walked ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

22.2% 1 vehicle +111.1 pts ▸ 133.3%
36.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
22.2% 4 or more ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
21.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Buffaloin Walkerville North
22.9% 23rd pct —
Recent arrivals in Buffaloin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Buffaloin Walkerville North
2.7% 41st pct —
Participation in Buffaloin Walkerville North
62.0% 55th pct —
Full-time in Buffaloin Walkerville North
45.9% 10th pct —

Industries people work in

38.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
11.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.2% Retail trade ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Professional & technical ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.5% Construction ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Other services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Administrative & support ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Education & training ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.0% Managers ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
15.1% Professionals ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Labourers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Community & personal service ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Buffaloin Walkerville North +0.4 higher in Walkerville North
0.4 49th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Buffaloin Walkerville North +0.5 more in Walkerville North
0.5 51st pct 1.0 59th pct
15-min city in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Buffaloin Walkerville North +1.2 pts higher in Buffalo
1.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Buffaloin Walkerville North +80.3 pts higher in Walkerville North
19.7% 52nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Buffaloin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Buffaloin Walkerville North +185.9 more in Walkerville North
14.1 51st pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Buffaloin Walkerville North +13 higher in Walkerville North
0 37th pct 13 72nd pct
Mean slope in Buffaloin Walkerville North +16.1 pts higher in Walkerville North
6.1% 55th pct 22.3% 100th pct

Compare Buffalo with nearby areas

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Compare Walkerville North with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buffalo vs Walkerville North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20375/buffalo/vs/SAL22654/walkerville-north