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Butchers Ridge vs Murrindal

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Butchers Ridge profile · Murrindal profile

Butchers Ridge Murrindal

Murrindal and Butchers Ridge are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are sharp differences in their demographics; the typical resident in Murrindal is far older at 61, while the typical person in Butchers Ridge is just 33. Butchers Ridge has much more public transport, with 142.86 stops per 1,000 people compared to none in Murrindal. Additionally, typical weekly family income is well higher in Butchers Ridge by $300, though Murrindal has a well higher typical household income by $474.

Everyday life in both places is very similar in that they are both car-dependent and lack nearby shops, schools, or health services. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a school. While Murrindal has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park (26.7% compared to 15.4%), both remain largely isolated from the national figures for typical incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +1 larger in Murrindal gap narrowing
7 5th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +28 yrs older in Murrindal gap widening
33 yrs 11th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 61 yrs

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) even 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Never married +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +25.0 pts 75.0%
0.0% England even 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

100.0% Australian ◂ +12.5 pts 87.5%
0.0% English +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

100.0% English only even 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

Religious affiliation

128.6% No religion ◂ +16.1 pts 112.5%
0.0% Christianity even 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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

83.3% Year 12 ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +$100 higher in Murrindal gap narrowing
$474 10th pct $574 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $474
  • Second area, 2016: $550
  • Second area, 2021: $574
Household income in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +$474 higher in Murrindal
$900 10th pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $933
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +$300 higher in Butchers Ridge
$1,124 10th pct $824 2nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

128.6% None ◂ +91.1 pts 37.5%
0.0% One condition +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +0.7 larger in Butchers Ridge
2.7 71st pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

0.0% One-parent families +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
33.3% Couples with children ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples without children even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $120 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $95
  • Second area, 2021: $120
People / bedroom in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +0.30 higher in Butchers Ridge
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

71.4% Other tenure ◂ +71.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Rented +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage 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

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +1 more in Butchers Ridge
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +142.86 more in Butchers Ridge
142.86 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +571.4 more in Butchers Ridge
571.4 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +1 more in Butchers Ridge
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
57 83rd pct —

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) even 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 4 or more +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% 2 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.0% Transport & warehousing +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +0.1 higher in Butchers Ridge
0.4 49th pct 0.3 46th pct
Types ≤15 min in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +0.1 more in Butchers Ridge
0.4 49th pct 0.3 46th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +3.8 pts higher in Butchers Ridge
3.8% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +11.3 pts higher in Murrindal
15.4% 50th pct 26.7% 57th pct
Walk to health in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +71.4 more in Murrindal
428.6 100th pct 500.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal even
0 30th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Butchers Ridgein Murrindal +3.0 pts higher in Murrindal
11.8% 87th pct 14.7% 92nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Butchers Ridge vs Murrindal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20430/butchers-ridge/vs/SAL21846/murrindal