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Catumnal vs Oakvale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Catumnal profile · Oakvale profile

Catumnal Oakvale

Oakvale and Catumnal are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth. Residents in Oakvale are far older, with a typical age of 44 compared to 35 in Catumnal. Income levels vary significantly; typical weekly personal income is far higher in Catumnal at $949, while Oakvale is much lower at $575. However, typical weekly household income is well higher in Oakvale at $1,875, compared to $1,374 in Catumnal. Oakvale also has larger households, with 3.2 people per home compared to 2.3 in Catumnal.

Both areas are almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of public transport, schools, groceries, or health services. This shared lack of local infrastructure defines daily life in both places. While Catumnal has slightly more walkable amenities, both areas remain very remote. Since 2011, the gaps in income and age between these two nearby areas have remained steady.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Catumnalin Oakvale +5 larger in Oakvale gap widening
14 10th pct 19 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 19
Median age in Catumnalin Oakvale +9 yrs older in Oakvale gap narrowing
35 yrs 14th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 44 yrs

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +57.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
42.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
35.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

69.2% Married ◂ +19.2 pts 50.0%
0.0% Never married +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Catumnal Oakvale

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

  • 85+ in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Oakvale: 28.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 28.6% females
  • 50–54 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 42.9% females
  • 10–14 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Catumnal: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 0–4 in Oakvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

100.0% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 105.3%
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

57.1% Australian ◂ +4.5 pts 52.6%
28.6% English +3.0 pts ▸ 31.6%
28.6% Irish ◂ +12.8 pts 15.8%
28.6% Scottish ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 ◂ +10.5 pts 89.5%
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

28.6% Christianity +34.6 pts ▸ 63.2%
57.1% No religion ◂ +30.8 pts 26.3%
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 Catumnalin Oakvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.8% Year 12 +6.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
30.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 10 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.3 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

88.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +38.9 pts 50.0%
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% 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 Catumnalin Oakvale +$374 higher in Catumnal gap widening
$949 77th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Catumnalin Oakvale +$501 higher in Oakvale gap narrowing
$1,374 38th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Catumnalin Oakvale +$751 higher in Catumnal gap narrowing
$2,625 86th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $999
  • First area, 2021: $2,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874

Household income distribution

57.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 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 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

21.4% Asthma ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis 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

71.4% None +2.3 pts ▸ 73.7%
42.9% One condition ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Catumnalin Oakvale +5 larger in Oakvale
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
17 yrs 14th pct
Median income in Catumnalin Oakvale
$112 0th pct
Household income in Catumnalin Oakvale
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Catumnalin Oakvale +0.9 larger in Oakvale
2.3 29th pct 3.2 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2

Family composition

84.6% Couples with children ◂ +13.2 pts 71.4%
0.0% Couples without children even 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.1% 1 person ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 people 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

People / bedroom in Catumnalin Oakvale +0.10 higher in Oakvale
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

57.1% Owned outright ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

114.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +114.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.5% Car (driver) ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Worked at home ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Walked +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
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

37.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.7 pts ▸ 69.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
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% Transport & warehousing 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

75.0% Managers ◂ +51.9 pts 23.1%
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 Catumnalin Oakvale +0.4 higher in Catumnal
0.4 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Catumnalin Oakvale +0.5 more in Catumnal
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Catumnalin Oakvale +50.0 pts higher in Catumnal
50.0% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Catumnalin Oakvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Catumnalin Oakvale +146.6 more in Catumnal
357.1 98th pct 210.5 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Catumnalin Oakvale even
1 45th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Catumnalin Oakvale +1.3 pts higher in Oakvale
2.0% 0th pct 3.3% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Catumnal vs Oakvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20520/catumnal/vs/SAL22003/oakvale