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Bullaharre vs Cobden

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.0 km apart · Bullaharre profile · Cobden profile

Bullaharre Cobden

Cobden and Bullaharre are neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Cobden is a larger hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 51 compared to just 24 in Bullaharre. Bullaharre is sparsely populated and has a much younger feel, with typical weekly family incomes far higher at $2,750, while Cobden's are $1,517. Cobden is also much more developed for pedestrians; it is somewhat walkable and has many shops and services within reach, whereas Bullaharre is car-dependent with no amenities in walking distance.

Everyday life in both places shares some common ground, as homes in both areas typically house 2.3 people and the drive time to the city is about two hours. While Cobden has more public transport and schools, Bullaharre has seen more movement lately, with 50% of people moving in the last five years compared to 27.8% in Cobden. This is a significant contrast to the national figure, where Bullaharre is well above the Australian average for recent arrivals.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bullaharrein Cobden +1,785 larger in Cobden gap steady
19 14th pct 1,804 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 19
  • Second area, 2011: 1,821
  • Second area, 2016: 1,839
  • Second area, 2021: 1,804
Median age in Bullaharrein Cobden +27 yrs older in Cobden gap widening
24 yrs 0th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 24 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Bullaharrein Cobden
2.0% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
28.8% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
15.6% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
10.8% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

42.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +32.3 pts 9.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
15.8% Older adults (45–64) +11.9 pts ▸ 27.7%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.7 pts 17.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%

Marital status

66.7% Never married ◂ +37.1 pts 29.6%
0.0% Married +48.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
16.7% Divorced ◂ +7.3 pts 9.3%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +7.1 pts 9.6%
0.0% Separated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Bullaharre Cobden

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

  • 85+ in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Cobden: 2.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 80–84 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Cobden: 1.8% males, 2.3% females
  • 75–79 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Cobden: 2.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 70–74 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Cobden: 3.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Cobden: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Cobden: 3.5% males, 4.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Cobden: 3.6% males, 3.9% females
  • 50–54 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Cobden: 3.4% males, 4.2% females
  • 45–49 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Cobden: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Cobden: 1.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 35–39 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 50.0% females; 35–39 in Cobden: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Cobden: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 25–29 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Cobden: 2.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Cobden: 2.6% males, 1.9% females
  • 15–19 in Bullaharre: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Cobden: 3.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Cobden: 3.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Cobden: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Bullaharre: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Cobden: 2.1% males, 1.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bullaharrein Cobden
5.8% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +12.6 pts 87.4%
0.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% New Zealand +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

57.9% Australian ◂ +10.5 pts 47.4%
36.8% English +5.7 pts ▸ 42.5%
15.8% Irish ◂ +3.5 pts 12.3%
0.0% Scottish +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Dutch +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% German +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bullaharrein Cobden
1.2% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
Limited English in Bullaharrein Cobden
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +6.7 pts 93.3%
0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

41.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%

Religious affiliation

73.7% No religion ◂ +31.8 pts 41.9%
26.3% Christianity +23.7 pts ▸ 50.1%
36.8% Not stated ◂ +29.0 pts 7.9%
0.0% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.3% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
7.5% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Schools/1k kids in Bullaharrein Cobden
10.68 76th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bullaharrein Cobden +3 more in Cobden
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
105 27th pct
938 21st pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
28.6% Year 11 ◂ +9.5 pts 19.0%
0.0% Year 10 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%

Highest qualification level

58.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.6 pts 45.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Field of qualification

25.0% Society & culture ◂ +14.1 pts 10.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Health +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Education +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bullaharrein Cobden +$269 higher in Bullaharre gap widening
$900 73rd pct $631 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $599
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $459
  • Second area, 2016: $526
  • Second area, 2021: $631
Household income in Bullaharrein Cobden +$213 higher in Cobden gap widening
$949 11th pct $1,162 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2011: $940
  • Second area, 2016: $1,009
  • Second area, 2021: $1,162
Family income in Bullaharrein Cobden +$1,233 higher in Bullaharre gap widening
$2,750 88th pct $1,517 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $1,143
  • Second area, 2016: $1,293
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
High earners in Bullaharrein Cobden
5.3% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%
High-income homes in Bullaharrein Cobden
9.7% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Under $650 +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Personal income distribution

22.2% Under $650 +25.2 pts ▸ 47.5%
22.2% $650–$1,499 +9.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bullaharrein Cobden
37.9% 86th pct
Mental health in Bullaharrein Cobden
10.9% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Bullaharrein Cobden
9.0% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

31.6% Arthritis ◂ +19.6 pts 12.0%
15.8% Asthma ◂ +4.5 pts 11.3%
15.8% Mental health ◂ +4.9 pts 10.9%
0.0% Other condition +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Diabetes +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Heart disease +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Cancer +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Lung condition +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Stroke +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.9% None ◂ +3.6 pts 54.3%
21.1% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
15.8% Two conditions ◂ +6.7 pts 9.1%
0.0% Three or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bullaharrein Cobden
20.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Unpaid carers in Bullaharrein Cobden
15.1% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Unpaid child care in Bullaharrein Cobden
24.5% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Defence service in Bullaharrein Cobden
3.0% 55th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bullaharrein Cobden
25.3% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bullaharrein Cobden +36 larger in Cobden
0 0th pct 36 74th pct
13 yrs 9th pct
Median income in Bullaharrein Cobden
$425 21st pct
Household income in Bullaharrein Cobden
$1,625 47th pct
Indigenous language in Bullaharrein Cobden
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bullaharrein Cobden even gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
16.4% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Living alone in Bullaharrein Cobden
33.0% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +54.6 pts 45.4%
30.8% Couples without children +6.3 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% One-parent families +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Other families +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

60.0% 1 person ◂ +27.0 pts 33.0%
0.0% 2 people +37.7 pts ▸ 37.7%
0.0% 3 people +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 4 people +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% 5 people +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% 6 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bullaharrein Cobden +$110 higher in Bullaharre gap widening
$330 66th pct $220 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: $255
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Bullaharrein Cobden +$260 higher in Bullaharre
$1,343 31st pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,343
  • Second area, 2011: $997
  • Second area, 2016: $1,153
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Bullaharrein Cobden +0.10 higher in Cobden gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
20.2% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
Owned outright in Bullaharrein Cobden
46.9% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.9%
Separate houses in Bullaharrein Cobden
92.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 93.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.0%
81.3% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.3%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +46.9 pts ▸ 46.9%
40.0% Other tenure ◂ +37.8 pts 2.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% Rented +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Not stated +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.0 pts 92.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +56.2 pts ▸ 56.2%
40.0% 5 or more ◂ +37.5 pts 2.5%
30.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.3 pts 12.7%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 22.6%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Transport & Vehicles

4.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Work from home in Bullaharrein Cobden
7.9% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Bullaharrein Cobden +5 more in Cobden
0 0th pct 5 74th pct
Stops/1k in Bullaharrein Cobden +2.77 more in Cobden
0.00 0th pct 2.77 68th pct
Departures/1k in Bullaharrein Cobden +46.6 more in Cobden
0.0 0th pct 46.6 62nd pct
PT routes in Bullaharrein Cobden +1 more in Cobden
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Bullaharrein Cobden +62 longer in Bullaharre
70 91st pct 8 43rd pct
Drive to city in Bullaharrein Cobden +5 longer in Cobden
125 83rd pct 130 86th pct

How people get to work

64.3% Car (driver) +4.5 pts ▸ 68.8%
0.0% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Walked +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Bicycle +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% 4 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% No vehicle +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bullaharrein Cobden +22.2 pts higher in Bullaharre
50.0% 90th pct 27.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Recent arrivals in Bullaharrein Cobden
5.8% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bullaharrein Cobden
3.2% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Bullaharrein Cobden
53.2% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
56.1% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.1%

Industries people work in

64.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +48.1 pts 16.2%
0.0% Manufacturing +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Retail trade +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Construction +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Education & training +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Other services +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

21.4% Managers ◂ +7.8 pts 13.6%
21.4% Sales workers ◂ +12.8 pts 8.7%
0.0% Labourers +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Professionals +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bullaharrein Cobden +5.2 higher in Cobden
0.0 0th pct 5.2 84th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bullaharrein Cobden +5.2 more in Cobden
0.0 0th pct 5.2 84th pct
15-min city in Bullaharrein Cobden +80.2 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 80.2% 89th pct
Walk to shops in Bullaharrein Cobden +80.6 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 80.6% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Bullaharrein Cobden +78.5 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 78.5% 81st pct
Walk to school in Bullaharrein Cobden +80.9 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 80.9% 86th pct
Walk to a park in Bullaharrein Cobden +88.4 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 88.4% 79th pct
Walk to health in Bullaharrein Cobden +71.8 pts higher in Cobden
0.0% 0th pct 71.8% 91st pct
Amenities/1k in Bullaharrein Cobden +15.5 more in Cobden
0.0 0th pct 15.5 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Bullaharrein Cobden +2 higher in Cobden
1 46th pct 3 60th pct
Mean slope in Bullaharrein Cobden +3.3 pts higher in Bullaharre
6.9% 62nd pct 3.6% 23rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bullaharre vs Cobden [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20382/bullaharre/vs/SAL20591/cobden