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Buffalo River vs Whorouly South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Buffalo River profile · Whorouly South profile

Buffalo River Whorouly South

Buffalo River and Whorouly South are neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different demographic profiles. Buffalo River is much older, with a typical resident aged 54 and 26.0% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Whorouly South is far younger; children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population, compared to just 9.1% in Buffalo River. This difference is seen in daily life, with 37.0% of people in Whorouly South caring for children unpaid, while Buffalo River has a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework at 28.5%.

Both areas sit around the national figure for people living alone, with Buffalo River at 25.0% and Whorouly South at 13.0%. They share a similar housing landscape, where every home is a separate house and both are car-dependent. However, Whorouly South has a far higher typical weekly rent of $400, compared to $130 in Buffalo River. While Buffalo River has more people with long-term health conditions, Whorouly South has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 29.6%.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid carers: 27.7 pts higher in Whorouly South Rent: $270 higher in Whorouly South Participation: 23.9 pts higher in Whorouly South Median age: 14 yrs older in Buffalo River Housework 15h+: 22.9 pts higher in Buffalo River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +221 larger in Buffalo River gap steady
285 59th pct 64 32nd pct
Median age in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +14 yrs older in Buffalo River gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +1.1 pts higher in Buffalo River gap steady
1.1% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +19.7 pts higher in Buffalo River gap widening
26.0% 77th pct 6.3% 9th pct
Under 15 in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +17.4 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
9.1% 14th pct 26.6% 90th pct
De facto in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +2.5 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
8.6% 24th pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

34.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.0 pts 29.7%
9.1% Children (0–14) +17.4 pts ▸ 26.6%
17.2% Young adults (25–44) +9.4 pts ▸ 26.6%
26.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.7 pts 6.3%
11.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.9 pts 4.7%

Marital status

60.5% Married +6.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.3% Never married ◂ +4.8 pts 18.5%
2.4% Widowed +8.7 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.1% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.0% Separated ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Buffalo River Whorouly South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3.6 pts higher in Buffalo River gap narrowing
9.8% 43rd pct 6.3% 26th pct

Country of birth

80.7% Australia +5.2 pts ▸ 85.9%
1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Italy ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.2% Australian +5.5 pts ▸ 43.8%
38.6% English +3.6 pts ▸ 42.2%
16.8% Italian +5.0 pts ▸ 21.9%
9.8% Scottish +5.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
15.1% Irish ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Dutch +5.0 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Chinese ◂ +2.1 pts 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 Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +2.3 pts higher in Buffalo River gap narrowing
7.0% 69th pct 4.7% 59th pct
Limited English in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +1.1 pts higher in Buffalo River gap steady
1.1% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.2% English only +5.9 pts ▸ 89.1%
4.6% Italian ◂ +4.6 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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +9.6 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
40.4% 49th pct 50.0% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

40.4% No religion +9.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.4% Christianity ◂ +9.9 pts 37.5%
10.2% Not stated ◂ +5.5 pts 4.7%
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 Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +9.2 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
50.8% 64th pct 60.0% 80th pct
Bachelor+ in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +10.3 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
19.4% 65th pct 29.6% 85th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +1 more in Buffalo River
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
145 32nd pct —
ICSEA in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
1,019 66th pct —

Highest year of school

50.8% Year 12 +9.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.6% Year 11 +3.4 pts ▸ 18.0%
15.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.0 pts 8.0%
10.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.1 pts 27.0%
20.5% Bachelor degree +11.9 pts ▸ 32.4%
11.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 24.3%
5.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.5% Engineering & related +3.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
17.4% Health ◂ +3.9 pts 13.5%
2.5% Agriculture & environment +11.0 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.9% Education +0.9 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.9% Management & commerce ◂ +1.8 pts 8.1%
6.2% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.3% Society & culture +3.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% Creative arts ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +$159 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$741 48th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +$662 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$1,421 42nd pct $2,083 79th pct
Family income in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +$188 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$1,895 50th pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +5.5 pts higher in Buffalo River gap steady
5.5% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +9.1 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
17.0% 53rd pct 26.1% 75th pct

Household income distribution

34.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.8 pts 13.0%
29.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 30.4%
8.0% $3,000–$3,999 +18.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
10.7% Under $650 ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.3% $650–$1,499 +6.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
43.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.0 pts 31.5%
11.1% $1,500–$2,999 even 11.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +15.4 pts higher in Buffalo River
32.6% 69th pct 17.2% 10th pct
Mental health in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +7.0 pts higher in Buffalo River
7.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3.9 pts higher in Buffalo River gap steady
3.9% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.3% Arthritis ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.0% Asthma ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Mental health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.6% Diabetes ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.9% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Heart disease ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.8% None +22.8 pts ▸ 79.7%
22.5% One condition ◂ +5.3 pts 17.2%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +13.8 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
21.3% 64th pct 35.2% 90th pct
Unpaid carers in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +27.7 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
13.0% 53rd pct 40.7% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +22.0 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
15.0% 13th pct 37.0% 90th pct
Defence service in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3.7 pts higher in Whorouly South
2.4% 46th pct 6.1% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +22.9 pts higher in Buffalo River gap widening
28.5% 73rd pct 5.6% 2nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3 larger in Buffalo River
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
55 yrs 91st pct —
Median income in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
$537 37th pct —
Household income in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
$612 5th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +0.2 larger in Whorouly South gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +2.7 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
4.9% 22nd pct 7.5% 30th pct
Living alone in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +12.0 pts higher in Buffalo River gap widening
25.0% 55th pct 13.0% 13th pct

Family composition

50.9% Couples with children +9.5 pts ▸ 60.4%
46.0% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 32.1%
4.9% One-parent families +2.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.9% 2 people ◂ +3.1 pts 47.8%
11.6% 4 people +14.5 pts ▸ 26.1%
25.0% 1 person ◂ +12.0 pts 13.0%
13.4% 3 people ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +$270 higher in Whorouly South
$130 10th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +$333 higher in Buffalo River gap widening
$1,733 57th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +0.10 higher in Whorouly South gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +14.4 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
16.1% 48th pct 30.4% 79th pct
Owned outright in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +7.4 pts higher in Buffalo River gap narrowing
50.9% 77th pct 43.5% 57th pct
Separate houses in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +19.6 pts higher in Whorouly South gap steady
80.4% 52nd pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.9% Owned outright ◂ +7.4 pts 43.5%
16.1% Rented +14.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
29.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.1 pts 17.4%
0.0% Other tenure +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
2.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 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

43.8% 3 bedrooms +30.2 pts ▸ 73.9%
31.3% 4 bedrooms +3.5 pts ▸ 34.8%
12.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% 5 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.9% $200–$349 ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
33.3% Under $200 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
22.2% $350–$549 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.4% $1,000–$1,799 +35.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
21.2% $1,800–$2,999 +53.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
24.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +6.1 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
13.5% 40th pct 19.6% 59th pct
PT commute in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.5% Car (driver) +1.7 pts ▸ 65.2%
13.5% Worked at home +6.1 pts ▸ 19.6%
5.4% Car (passenger) +1.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.0% Walked ◂ +2.0 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

44.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +21.8 pts 22.7%
22.7% 3 vehicles +13.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
16.4% 1 vehicle +1.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
17.3% 4 or more ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +0.7 pts higher in Buffalo River gap narrowing
25.3% 29th pct 24.6% 27th pct
Recent arrivals in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +1.9 pts higher in Buffalo River gap narrowing
1.9% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +23.9 pts higher in Whorouly South gap steady
61.3% 52nd pct 85.2% 99th pct
Full-time in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +14.1 pts higher in Buffalo River gap widening
55.4% 36th pct 41.3% 4th pct

Industries people work in

15.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +19.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
14.2% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
11.5% Professional & technical ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
10.1% Manufacturing ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.3 pts 6.5%
7.4% Construction +1.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.4% Public administration & safety +3.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.1% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.7% Administrative & support ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.2% Managers +3.5 pts ▸ 21.7%
9.5% Labourers +12.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
20.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.6 pts 8.7%
17.6% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 19.6%
12.8% Community & personal service ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.6 pts 6.5%
9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.8 pts 8.7%
6.1% Machinery operators & drivers +0.4 pts ▸ 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +0.1 higher in Buffalo River
0.1 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +0.1 more in Buffalo River
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +2.5 pts higher in Buffalo River
2.5% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3.5 more in Buffalo River
3.5 25th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +1 higher in Buffalo River
1 57th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Buffalo Riverin Whorouly South +3.9 pts higher in Buffalo River
9.0% 76th pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Compare Whorouly South with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buffalo River vs Whorouly South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20376/buffalo-river/vs/SAL22779/whorouly-south