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Carboor vs Whorouly South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.7 km apart · Carboor profile · Whorouly South profile

Carboor Whorouly South

Carboor and Whorouly South are both sparsely populated, neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and income; Carboor is an older area where 25.8% of residents are seniors, while Whorouly South is younger, with only 6.3% aged 65 or over. Whorouly South has a more highly qualified workforce, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 14.5% in Carboor. This is reflected in typical weekly household incomes, which are far higher in Whorouly South at $2,083, while the typical income in Carboor is $1,275.

Both areas are entirely made up of separate houses and have the same typical household size of 2.5 people. They also share a total lack of public transport and walkable amenities. The gap in home ownership is widening, as homes are far more likely to be owned outright in Carboor (72.2%) than in Whorouly South (43.5%), where renting is far more common at 30.4%.

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Where they differ most

Housework 15h+: 25.8 pts higher in Carboor Rent: $280 higher in Whorouly South Owned outright: 28.7 pts higher in Carboor 3+ bedrooms: 36.1 pts higher in Whorouly South Unpaid carers: 23.9 pts higher in Whorouly South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carboorin Whorouly South +33 larger in Carboor gap narrowing
97 40th pct 64 32nd pct
Median age in Carboorin Whorouly South +7 yrs older in Carboor gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Carboorin Whorouly South +19.5 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
25.8% 76th pct 6.3% 9th pct
Under 15 in Carboorin Whorouly South +4.9 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
21.6% 78th pct 26.6% 90th pct
De facto in Carboorin Whorouly South +1.8 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
9.3% 28th pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

24.7% Older adults (45–64) +4.9 pts ▸ 29.7%
21.6% Children (0–14) +4.9 pts ▸ 26.6%
22.7% Young adults (25–44) +3.9 pts ▸ 26.6%
25.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.5 pts 6.3%
5.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%

Marital status

53.0% Married +13.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
27.7% Never married ◂ +9.2 pts 18.5%
13.3% Widowed ◂ +2.1 pts 11.1%
8.4% Divorced +0.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Carboor Whorouly South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Carboorin Whorouly South +5.1 pts higher in Carboor gap narrowing
11.3% 50th pct 6.3% 26th pct

Country of birth

88.7% Australia ◂ +2.7 pts 85.9%
5.2% England ◂ +5.2 pts 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

44.3% English ◂ +2.1 pts 42.2%
38.1% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 43.8%
4.1% Italian +17.8 pts ▸ 21.9%
13.4% Scottish +2.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.3% Irish ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.2% German ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 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 Carboorin Whorouly South +4.7 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 59th pct
Limited English in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

102.1% English only ◂ +13.0 pts 89.1%
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 Carboorin Whorouly South +6.7 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
56.7% 90th pct 50.0% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

56.7% No religion ◂ +6.7 pts 50.0%
42.3% Christianity ◂ +4.8 pts 37.5%
3.1% Not stated +1.6 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 Carboorin Whorouly South +22.0 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
38.0% 31st pct 60.0% 80th pct
Bachelor+ in Carboorin Whorouly South +15.2 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
14.5% 49th pct 29.6% 85th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.0% Year 12 +22.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.5% Year 10 ◂ +13.5 pts 8.0%
17.7% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 18.0%
12.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.6 pts 27.0%
15.2% Bachelor degree +17.2 pts ▸ 32.4%
6.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
15.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Field of qualification

32.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.1 pts 13.5%
17.4% Engineering & related +6.9 pts ▸ 24.3%
13.0% Health +0.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Education +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.5% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.5% Society & culture +1.6 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carboorin Whorouly South +$235 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$665 35th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Carboorin Whorouly South +$808 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$1,275 30th pct $2,083 79th pct
Family income in Carboorin Whorouly South +$615 higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
$1,468 25th pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Carboorin Whorouly South +15.0 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
11.1% 34th pct 26.1% 75th pct

Household income distribution

41.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.6 pts 13.0%
19.4% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 30.4%
11.1% $3,000–$3,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.1% $650–$1,499 +14.3 pts ▸ 44.4%
36.1% Under $650 ◂ +4.7 pts 31.5%
3.6% $1,500–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Carboorin Whorouly South +8.6 pts higher in Carboor
25.8% 35th pct 17.2% 10th pct
Mental health in Carboorin Whorouly South +6.2 pts higher in Carboor
6.2% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Carboorin Whorouly South +3.1 pts higher in Carboor gap steady
3.1% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Other condition +4.7 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.2% Mental health ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 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

80.4% None ◂ +0.7 pts 79.7%
15.5% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 17.2%
4.1% Three or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Carboorin Whorouly South +2.2 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
37.3% 92nd pct 35.2% 90th pct
Unpaid carers in Carboorin Whorouly South +23.9 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
16.9% 84th pct 40.7% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Carboorin Whorouly South +2.7 pts higher in Carboor gap steady
39.8% 93rd pct 37.0% 90th pct
Defence service in Carboorin Whorouly South +2.3 pts higher in Whorouly South
3.8% 69th pct 6.1% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Carboorin Whorouly South +25.8 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
31.3% 83rd pct 5.6% 2nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Carboorin Whorouly South
27 yrs 54th pct —
Median income in Carboorin Whorouly South
$725 58th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Carboorin Whorouly South +4.3 pts higher in Carboor gap narrowing
11.8% 56th pct 7.5% 30th pct
Living alone in Carboorin Whorouly South +17.5 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
30.6% 73rd pct 13.0% 13th pct

Family composition

55.3% Couples with children +5.1 pts ▸ 60.4%
31.6% Couples without children +0.5 pts ▸ 32.1%
11.8% One-parent families ◂ +4.3 pts 7.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.1% 2 people +11.7 pts ▸ 47.8%
30.6% 1 person ◂ +17.5 pts 13.0%
11.1% 4 people +15.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
8.3% 3 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 6 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Carboorin Whorouly South +$280 higher in Whorouly South
$120 9th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Carboorin Whorouly South +$350 higher in Carboor gap widening
$1,750 58th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Carboorin Whorouly South +22.1 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
8.3% 21st pct 30.4% 79th pct
Owned outright in Carboorin Whorouly South +28.7 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
72.2% 100th pct 43.5% 57th pct
Separate houses in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Carboorin Whorouly South +36.1 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
63.9% 18th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

72.2% Owned outright ◂ +28.7 pts 43.5%
30.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.2 pts 17.4%
8.3% Rented +22.1 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Other tenure +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
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

44.4% 3 bedrooms +29.5 pts ▸ 73.9%
19.4% 4 bedrooms +15.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
13.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.9 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%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 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

45.5% $1,000–$1,799 +29.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Carboorin Whorouly South +0.9 pts higher in Whorouly South gap narrowing
18.6% 56th pct 19.6% 59th pct
PT commute in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.5% Car (driver) +12.7 pts ▸ 65.2%
18.6% Worked at home +0.9 pts ▸ 19.6%
10.2% Walked ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 4 or more ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
31.4% 3 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
22.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.7 pts 18.2%
14.3% 2 vehicles +8.4 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Carboorin Whorouly South +15.2 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
9.4% 4th pct 24.6% 27th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Carboorin Whorouly South even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Carboorin Whorouly South +18.9 pts higher in Whorouly South gap widening
66.3% 70th pct 85.2% 99th pct
Full-time in Carboorin Whorouly South +16.3 pts higher in Carboor gap widening
57.6% 47th pct 41.3% 4th pct

Industries people work in

30.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
15.3% Health care & social assistance +4.3 pts ▸ 19.6%
6.8% Construction +1.9 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.8% Public administration & safety +1.9 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Retail trade +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.1% Manufacturing ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Administrative & support ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Other services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.0% Managers ◂ +17.2 pts 21.7%
20.3% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 21.7%
6.8% Professionals +12.8 pts ▸ 19.6%
16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.3 pts 8.7%
13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.3 pts 6.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0 19th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Carboorin Whorouly South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Carboorin Whorouly South +0 higher in Carboor
1 47th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Carboorin Whorouly South +1.4 pts higher in Carboor
6.6% 59th pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carboor vs Whorouly South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20484/carboor/vs/SAL22779/whorouly-south