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Carapook vs Clover Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Carapook profile · Clover Flat profile

Carapook Clover Flat

Carapook and Clover Flat are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in who lives here; the typical resident in Carapook is far older at 49, while the typical person in Clover Flat is just 31. This age gap is mirrored in their finances, with typical weekly household income well higher in Carapook at $2,416, compared to $1,749 in Clover Flat. Clover Flat residents face much higher typical monthly home-loan payments of $900, while the usual payment in Carapook is far lower at $239.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This lack of nearby services is a shared reality for both areas, though Carapook has a few more amenities and parks within walking distance of homes. Across the two nearby areas, the typical number of people per bedroom remains identical at 0.8.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carapookin Clover Flat +52 larger in Carapook gap steady
67 33rd pct 15 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70
  • First area, 2021: 67
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 15
Median age in Carapookin Clover Flat +18 yrs older in Carapook gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 31 yrs 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 31 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
25.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
23.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

13.4% Young adults (25–44) +39.9 pts ▸ 53.3%
37.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.6 pts 26.7%
25.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
23.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

19.6% Never married +88.7 pts ▸ 108.3%
66.7% Married ◂ +25.0 pts 41.7%
5.9% Separated ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Carapook Clover Flat

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

  • 85+ in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Carapook: 8.9% males, 5.4% females; 70–74 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Carapook: 8.9% males, 7.1% females; 65–69 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Carapook: 5.4% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Clover Flat: 57.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Carapook: 5.4% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Carapook: 5.4% males, 12.5% females; 50–54 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Carapook: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 5.4% females; 40–44 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Clover Flat: 42.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Carapook: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Carapook: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Carapook: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Carapook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Carapook: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

17.9% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%

Country of birth

76.1% Australia +10.5 pts ▸ 86.7%
4.5% New Zealand ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Philippines ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

44.8% Australian +41.9 pts ▸ 86.7%
47.8% English ◂ +21.1 pts 26.7%
14.9% Irish +25.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
14.9% Filipino ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Scottish ◂ +9.0 pts 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Carapookin Clover Flat
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Carapookin Clover Flat
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.6% English only +13.4 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

49.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 49.3%

Religious affiliation

49.3% No religion ◂ +2.6 pts 46.7%
46.3% Christianity ◂ +6.3 pts 40.0%
0.0% Not stated +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
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

46.9% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 46.9%
11.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.9% Year 12 +86.4 pts ▸ 133.3%
18.4% Year 11 +26.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
28.6% Year 10 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.2% Bachelor degree +53.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +27.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
39.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

30.3% Agriculture & environment +41.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Society & culture +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
21.2% Engineering & related ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Health ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Education ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carapookin Clover Flat +$176 higher in Carapook gap widening
$1,125 88th pct $949 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: $487
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $949
Household income in Carapookin Clover Flat +$667 higher in Carapook gap widening
$2,416 88th pct $1,749 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $2,416
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
Family income in Carapookin Clover Flat +$312 higher in Clover Flat
$2,687 87th pct $2,999 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,687
  • First area, 2021: $2,687
  • Second area, 2021: $2,999
11.8% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
High-income homes in Carapookin Clover Flat
39.1% 92nd pct

Household income distribution

21.7% $650–$1,499 +38.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
39.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
34.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.5% Under $650 +5.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 25.0%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +15.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
11.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Carapookin Clover Flat
31.3% 62nd pct
6.0% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Carapookin Clover Flat
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.0% Asthma +14.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Heart disease +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
7.5% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Mental health ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.2% None ◂ +17.5 pts 46.7%
17.9% One condition +15.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

35.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.9%
  • First area, 2021: 35.3%
15.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
Unpaid child care in Carapookin Clover Flat
29.4% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
Defence service in Carapookin Clover Flat
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Carapookin Clover Flat
11.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Carapookin Clover Flat +0.3 larger in Carapook gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
13.0% 13th pct

Family composition

72.9% Couples with children ◂ +16.6 pts 56.3%
25.4% Couples without children ◂ +0.4 pts 25.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.8% 2 people +45.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
13.0% 1 person +47.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.7% 3 people ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% 5 people ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% 4 people ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$120 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $83
  • First area, 2021: $120
Mortgage in Carapookin Clover Flat +$661 higher in Clover Flat
$239 0th pct $900 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $710
  • First area, 2021: $239
  • Second area, 2021: $900
People / bedroom in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
13.0% 38th pct
Owned outright in Carapookin Clover Flat
52.2% 79th pct
Separate houses in Carapookin Clover Flat
100.0% 100th pct
47.8% 8th pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.2% Owned outright +27.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
21.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Rented ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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% 2 bedrooms +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.0% 4 bedrooms +67.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
34.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Carapookin Clover Flat
51.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 51.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

61.3% Car (driver) ◂ +36.3 pts 25.0%
51.6% Worked at home ◂ +51.6 pts 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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
21.7% 1 vehicle +38.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
34.8% 4 or more ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
26.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

8.9% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
68.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.5%
  • First area, 2021: 68.6%
71.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.5%
  • First area, 2021: 71.0%

Industries people work in

71.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.0 pts 25.0%
22.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +22.6 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

54.8% Managers ◂ +54.8 pts 0.0%
9.7% Professionals +32.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
22.6% Labourers ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
19.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Carapookin Clover Flat +0.1 higher in Carapook
0.1 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Carapookin Clover Flat +0.2 more in Carapook
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Carapookin Clover Flat +16.2 pts higher in Carapook
16.2% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Carapookin Clover Flat +14.9 more in Carapook
14.9 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Carapookin Clover Flat even
0 23rd pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Carapookin Clover Flat +1.5 pts higher in Clover Flat
6.0% 54th pct 7.6% 67th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carapook vs Clover Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20483/carapook/vs/SAL20577/clover-flat