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Burrumbeet vs Ercildoune

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Burrumbeet profile · Ercildoune profile

Burrumbeet Ercildoune

Burrumbeet and Ercildoune are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Burrumbeet is a much older community where the typical resident is 58, compared to 37 in Ercildoune. This older population in Burrumbeet is reflected in a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (36.9%) and those with long-term health conditions (34.9%). In contrast, Ercildoune has a younger feel, with a much higher share of children under 15 (22.2%) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,937, compared to $949 in Burrumbeet.

The two areas are similar in that very few people speak little or no English and about 57% of homes are owned outright. These similarities stand out as the gap in home types has widened, with 100% of homes in Ercildoune being separate houses, while Burrumbeet has a much more varied mix including a high share of other dwelling types. Both areas remain quite remote, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or grocery store.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Burrumbeet Household income: $988 higher in Ercildoune Separate houses: 50.9 pts higher in Ercildoune 3+ bedrooms: 40.3 pts higher in Ercildoune Year 12: 17.9 pts higher in Ercildoune

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +159 larger in Burrumbeet gap steady
249 58th pct 90 39th pct
Median age in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +21 yrs older in Burrumbeet gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +1.2 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap steady
1.2% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +12.5 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap widening
36.9% 93rd pct 24.4% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +9.4 pts higher in Ercildoune gap steady
12.9% 26th pct 22.2% 80th pct
De facto in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +2.2 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
14.9% 70th pct 12.7% 54th pct

Age structure

36.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.5 pts 24.4%
30.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.3 pts 16.7%
12.9% Children (0–14) +9.4 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.5% Young adults (25–44) +5.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
6.4% Youth (15–24) +5.8 pts ▸ 12.2%

Marital status

50.9% Married +4.2 pts ▸ 55.1%
27.2% Never married +0.3 pts ▸ 27.5%
13.8% Divorced ◂ +6.6 pts 7.2%
4.0% Widowed +9.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.0% Separated +1.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Age & sex structure

Burrumbeet Ercildoune

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +5.2 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap steady
9.6% 42nd pct 4.4% 19th pct

Country of birth

76.7% Australia ◂ +12.3 pts 64.4%
6.8% England +1.0 pts ▸ 7.8%
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

41.8% Australian ◂ +2.9 pts 38.9%
37.3% English ◂ +5.1 pts 32.2%
12.4% Irish +0.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
11.2% Scottish ◂ +2.4 pts 8.9%
2.0% German ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Greek ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +1.2 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap widening
1.2% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.9% English only ◂ +12.6 pts 73.3%
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 Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.7 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
28.5% 21st pct 27.8% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

53.8% Christianity ◂ +4.9 pts 48.9%
16.1% Not stated +12.8 pts ▸ 28.9%
28.5% No religion ◂ +0.7 pts 27.8%
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 Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +17.9 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
26.5% 9th pct 44.4% 49th pct
Bachelor+ in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7.6 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
9.8% 29th pct 17.4% 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +1 more in Ercildoune
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
— 53 17th pct
ICSEA in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
— 967 36th pct

Highest year of school

26.5% Year 12 +17.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
20.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.2 pts 4.8%
20.5% Year 10 ◂ +3.0 pts 17.5%
15.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 9.5%

Highest qualification level

29.8% Certificate III / IV +9.5 pts ▸ 39.2%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
9.9% Bachelor degree +1.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.9 pts 5.9%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +11.2 pts 7.8%
9.1% Management & commerce +6.6 pts ▸ 15.7%
3.3% Architecture & building +8.5 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.6% Agriculture & environment +5.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.7% Education +1.0 pts ▸ 11.8%
9.9% Society & culture +1.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.6% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.3% Creative arts ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Information technology ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +$247 higher in Ercildoune gap widening
$610 26th pct $857 67th pct
Household income in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +$988 higher in Ercildoune gap widening
$949 11th pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +$488 higher in Ercildoune gap widening
$1,562 30th pct $2,050 60th pct
High earners in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7.1 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap widening
7.1% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7.1 pts higher in Ercildoune gap widening
3.6% 11th pct 10.7% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

23.6% $1,500–$2,999 +15.6 pts ▸ 39.3%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.4 pts 21.4%
26.4% Under $650 ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
3.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +26.7 pts 18.8%
30.4% $650–$1,499 +3.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.8 pts 8.7%
4.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +22.7 pts higher in Burrumbeet
34.9% 77th pct 12.2% 4th pct
Mental health in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +8.0 pts higher in Burrumbeet
8.0% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.7 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
4.8% 52nd pct 5.6% 61st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.6% Other condition ◂ +7.2 pts 4.4%
10.8% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 3.3%
10.4% Heart disease ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
10.0% Arthritis ◂ +6.7 pts 3.3%
8.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Lung condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.6% None +7.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
20.5% One condition ◂ +13.8 pts 6.7%
8.4% Three or more ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7.2 pts higher in Ercildoune gap widening
11.6% 18th pct 18.8% 54th pct
Unpaid carers in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7.6 pts higher in Ercildoune gap steady
9.8% 25th pct 17.4% 86th pct
Unpaid child care in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +10.1 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
17.4% 18th pct 27.5% 62nd pct
Defence service in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +4.5 pts higher in Burrumbeet
4.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +2.4 pts higher in Ercildoune gap widening
17.9% 17th pct 20.3% 28th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +3 larger in Burrumbeet
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
73 yrs 100th pct —
Median income in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
$474 29th pct —
Household income in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.5 larger in Ercildoune gap widening
1.9 11th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +1.5 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
6.4% 26th pct 4.9% 22nd pct
Living alone in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +16.0 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
44.5% 96th pct 28.6% 67th pct

Family composition

47.4% Couples with children ◂ +3.2 pts 44.3%
46.8% Couples without children ◂ +2.5 pts 44.3%
6.4% One-parent families ◂ +1.5 pts 4.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.5% 1 person ◂ +16.0 pts 28.6%
36.4% 2 people ◂ +0.6 pts 35.7%
5.5% 3 people +16.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
8.2% 4 people +13.2 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 5 people +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
4.5% 6 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +$65 higher in Ercildoune gap widening
$135 11th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +$700 higher in Ercildoune gap widening
$1,300 29th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.10 higher in Burrumbeet gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.3 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
14.5% 43rd pct 14.3% 42nd pct
Owned outright in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.1 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
57.3% 88th pct 57.1% 88th pct
Separate houses in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +50.9 pts higher in Ercildoune gap widening
49.1% 8th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +40.3 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
45.5% 7th pct 85.7% 67th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.3% Owned outright ◂ +0.1 pts 57.1%
20.9% Owned with a mortgage +18.4 pts ▸ 39.3%
14.5% Rented ◂ +0.3 pts 14.3%
4.5% Not stated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

49.1% Separate house +50.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
52.7% Other dwelling ◂ +52.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

12.7% 4 bedrooms +48.0 pts ▸ 60.7%
28.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 25.0%
21.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
21.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.5 pts 14.3%
4.5% Studio / none ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.8% Under $200 ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
13.0% $3,000 or more +23.3 pts ▸ 36.4%
26.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
26.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +3.7 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap widening
3.7% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +10.1 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
25.0% 72nd pct 35.1% 87th pct
PT commute in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +4 more in Burrumbeet
4 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +16.06 more in Burrumbeet
16.06 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +48.2 more in Burrumbeet
48.2 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +2 more in Burrumbeet
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +7 longer in Ercildoune
117 79th pct 124 83rd pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +9.5 pts ▸ 59.5%
25.0% Worked at home +10.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
5.4% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.5 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

37.0% 2 vehicles +30.8 pts ▸ 67.9%
41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.4 pts 14.3%
13.9% 3 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.3% 4 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +3.6 pts higher in Ercildoune gap steady
18.4% 13th pct 22.0% 20th pct
Recent arrivals in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +2.7 pts higher in Burrumbeet gap narrowing
2.7% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +4.5 pts higher in Ercildoune gap narrowing
49.1% 20th pct 53.6% 28th pct
Full-time in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +17.6 pts higher in Ercildoune gap widening
55.4% 35th pct 73.0% 91st pct

Industries people work in

8.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.6 pts ▸ 40.5%
8.0% Construction +10.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Professional & technical +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.6% Education & training ◂ +3.5 pts 8.1%
9.8% Arts & recreation ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% Manufacturing ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Transport & warehousing +4.5 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.1% Health care & social assistance +1.0 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Administrative & support ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Retail trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Professionals +11.0 pts ▸ 29.7%
17.9% Managers +6.5 pts ▸ 24.3%
12.5% Clerical & administrative +9.1 pts ▸ 21.6%
8.0% Sales workers +8.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
7.1% Community & personal service +6.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.9% Labourers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.9 higher in Burrumbeet
0.9 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.7 more in Burrumbeet
0.7 55th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +58.8 pts higher in Burrumbeet
58.8% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +20.1 more in Burrumbeet
20.1 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +1 higher in Burrumbeet
1 49th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Burrumbeetin Ercildoune +0.7 pts higher in Burrumbeet
5.1% 44th pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burrumbeet vs Ercildoune [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20425/burrumbeet/vs/SAL20880/ercildoune