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Cathcart vs Willaura North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Cathcart profile · Willaura North profile

Cathcart Willaura North

Cathcart (Vic.) and Willaura North are both small, rural areas located about 15 km apart. Residents are far older in Cathcart (Vic.), where the typical person is 53, compared to a typical age of 35 in Willaura North. Work patterns differ sharply; 45% of people in Willaura North work from home, which is far higher than the 9.4% in Cathcart (Vic.). Financials also diverge, with typical monthly home-loan payments far higher in Willaura North at $5,390, while Cathcart (Vic.) is much lower at $1,315.

Both areas share a similar lack of public transport and a total absence of residents who use a language other than English at home. Despite these commonalities, the two places have different layouts. Cathcart (Vic.) has far more walkable amenities, including five schools within 3 km, while Willaura North has none. This contrast extends to the workforce, with more people in Willaura North working or looking for work compared to Cathcart (Vic.).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Cathcart Mortgage: $4,075 higher in Willaura North Work from home: 35.6 pts higher in Willaura North People / bedroom: 0.40 higher in Willaura North Year 12: 18.5 pts higher in Willaura North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cathcartin Willaura North +77 larger in Cathcart gap widening
110 43rd pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Cathcartin Willaura North +18 yrs older in Cathcart gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Cathcartin Willaura North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Cathcartin Willaura North +9.7 pts higher in Cathcart gap narrowing
21.8% 63rd pct 12.1% 23rd pct
Under 15 in Cathcartin Willaura North +5.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
12.7% 25th pct 18.2% 58th pct
De facto in Cathcartin Willaura North +6.4 pts higher in Willaura North
21.6% 90th pct 28.0% 98th pct

Age structure

33.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.4 pts 21.2%
21.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.7 pts 12.1%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 9.1%
12.7% Children (0–14) +5.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
10.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.7% Married ◂ +3.1 pts 53.6%
30.9% Never married +22.6 pts ▸ 53.6%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cathcart Willaura North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cathcartin Willaura North +5.5 pts higher in Cathcart gap narrowing
5.5% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

68.2% Australia +31.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

32.7% English +49.1 pts ▸ 81.8%
32.7% Australian +12.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
10.9% Scottish +34.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
8.2% Irish +0.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% German ◂ +2.7 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 Cathcartin Willaura North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Cathcartin Willaura North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

74.5% English only +31.5 pts ▸ 106.1%
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 Cathcartin Willaura North +12.4 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
39.1% 45th pct 51.5% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

39.1% No religion +12.4 pts ▸ 51.5%
37.3% Christianity ◂ +13.0 pts 24.2%
20.9% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 21.2%
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 Cathcartin Willaura North +18.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
33.7% 20th pct 52.2% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Cathcartin Willaura North +1.4 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
9.3% 27th pct 10.7% 33rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cathcartin Willaura North +5 more in Cathcart
5 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Cathcartin Willaura North
260 44th pct —
ICSEA in Cathcartin Willaura North
985 47th pct —

Highest year of school

33.7% Year 12 +18.5 pts ▸ 52.2%
16.3% Year 10 +5.4 pts ▸ 21.7%
20.7% Year 11 ◂ +3.3 pts 17.4%
8.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.1 pts 25.0%
21.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Bachelor degree +9.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.5% Health +18.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.5% Engineering & related +12.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.8% Education +10.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
15.6% Society & culture ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Management & commerce ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Architecture & building ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cathcartin Willaura North +$222 higher in Willaura North gap widening
$840 65th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Cathcartin Willaura North +$850 higher in Willaura North gap widening
$1,899 71st pct $2,749 93rd pct
Family income in Cathcartin Willaura North +$201 higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
$2,049 60th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Cathcartin Willaura North +2.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
8.2% 51st pct 10.7% 64th pct
High-income homes in Cathcartin Willaura North
22.9% 69th pct —

Household income distribution

60.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% $650–$1,499 even 40.0%
14.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.0% $650–$1,499 +23.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
28.9% Under $650 ◂ +7.4 pts 21.4%
10.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 10.7%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cathcartin Willaura North +5.5 pts higher in Cathcart
32.7% 69th pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Cathcartin Willaura North +8.8 pts higher in Willaura North
6.4% 33rd pct 15.2% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Cathcartin Willaura North +8.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
3.6% 38th pct 12.1% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.1% Arthritis ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Mental health +8.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.2% Cancer ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% Lung condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.6% None +32.1 pts ▸ 75.8%
19.1% One condition ◂ +10.0 pts 9.1%
7.3% Two conditions ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cathcartin Willaura North +13.6 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
18.6% 52nd pct 32.1% 88th pct
Unpaid carers in Cathcartin Willaura North +2.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
8.2% 16th pct 10.7% 30th pct
Unpaid child care in Cathcartin Willaura North +9.0 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
19.6% 25th pct 28.6% 67th pct
Defence service in Cathcartin Willaura North +4.4 pts higher in Cathcart
4.4% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cathcartin Willaura North +15.1 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
20.6% 29th pct 35.7% 90th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cathcartin Willaura North +0.7 larger in Willaura North gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Cathcartin Willaura North +3.9 pts higher in Willaura North
5.2% 23rd pct 9.1% 39th pct
Living alone in Cathcartin Willaura North
14.3% 17th pct —

Family composition

55.8% Couples without children ◂ +37.7 pts 18.2%
39.0% Couples with children +12.6 pts ▸ 51.5%
5.2% One-parent families +3.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.1% 2 people ◂ +27.1 pts 30.0%
14.3% 1 person +15.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
28.6% 3 people ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
17.1% 5 people ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% 4 people ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cathcartin Willaura North
$138 12th pct —
Mortgage in Cathcartin Willaura North +$4,075 higher in Willaura North
$1,315 30th pct $5,390 100th pct
People / bedroom in Cathcartin Willaura North +0.40 higher in Willaura North gap widening
0.60 7th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Cathcartin Willaura North
11.4% 32nd pct —
Owned outright in Cathcartin Willaura North
51.4% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Cathcartin Willaura North
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Cathcartin Willaura North
80.0% 51st pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.4% Owned outright +28.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
37.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.1 pts 30.0%
11.4% Rented ◂ +11.4 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

25.7% 3 bedrooms +44.3 pts ▸ 70.0%
54.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.3 pts 40.0%
8.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.6 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
46.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cathcartin Willaura North
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Cathcartin Willaura North +35.6 pts higher in Willaura North
9.4% 24th pct 45.0% 94th pct
PT commute in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Cathcartin Willaura North
61 86th pct —
Drive to city in Cathcartin Willaura North
135 87th pct —

How people get to work

58.5% Car (driver) ◂ +23.5 pts 35.0%
9.4% Worked at home +35.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
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

22.9% 4 or more +57.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
37.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
34.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.3 pts 30.0%
14.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cathcartin Willaura North +3.3 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
20.0% 15th pct 23.3% 24th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Cathcartin Willaura North +15.8 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
55.7% 34th pct 71.4% 85th pct
Full-time in Cathcartin Willaura North +5.3 pts higher in Willaura North
54.7% 32nd pct 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

7.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +42.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
18.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
15.1% Construction ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Education & training ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Retail trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.0% Managers +28.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
17.0% Professionals +13.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Labourers +10.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
15.1% Sales workers ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
13.2% Community & personal service ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cathcartin Willaura North +0.6 higher in Cathcart
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cathcartin Willaura North +0.7 more in Cathcart
0.7 56th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cathcartin Willaura North +65.5 pts higher in Cathcart
65.5% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cathcartin Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cathcartin Willaura North +45.5 more in Cathcart
45.5 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cathcartin Willaura North +0 higher in Cathcart
1 51st pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Cathcartin Willaura North +2.6 pts higher in Cathcart
7.5% 66th pct 4.8% 40th pct

Compare Cathcart with nearby areas

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Compare Willaura North with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cathcart vs Willaura North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20518/cathcart/vs/SAL22789/willaura-north