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Charlton vs Teddywaddy West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Charlton profile · Teddywaddy West profile

Charlton Teddywaddy West

Charlton (Vic.) and Teddywaddy West are two nearby areas in Victoria with very different scales. Charlton (Vic.) is a small town where residents enjoy a very walkable environment, with 86.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. In contrast, Teddywaddy West is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of schools, shops, or health services. There are also notable economic differences: the typical weekly household income in Charlton (Vic.) is $958, which is well higher than the $762 seen in Teddywaddy West.

Both areas share a similar home size, with about two people per household. Life in both places is also shaped by an older-than-average population, though residents in Teddywaddy West are far older, with a typical age of 69 compared to 56 in Charlton (Vic.). While both sit far below the national figure for typical incomes, Charlton (Vic.) provides more local infrastructure, including two schools and a public transport stop.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +1,083 larger in Charlton gap steady
1,095 73rd pct 12 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,288
  • First area, 2016: 1,050
  • First area, 2021: 1,095
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +13 yrs older in Teddywaddy West gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 69 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 69 yrs
1.6% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
34.9% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
12.4% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
9.9% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%

Age structure

34.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.9 pts 25.0%
28.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
7.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

8.6% Divorced +49.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
47.2% Married +2.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.4% Never married ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Widowed ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% Separated ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Charlton Teddywaddy West

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

  • 85+ in Charlton: 1.8% males, 3.6% females; 85+ in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Charlton: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 80–84 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Charlton: 2.7% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Charlton: 4.5% males, 4.3% females; 70–74 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Charlton: 6.5% males, 4.4% females; 65–69 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Charlton: 4.0% males, 4.9% females; 60–64 in Teddywaddy West: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Charlton: 3.8% males, 4.3% females; 55–59 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Charlton: 4.2% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Charlton: 2.2% males, 2.6% females; 45–49 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Charlton: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 40–44 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Charlton: 1.6% males, 1.0% females; 35–39 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Charlton: 1.3% males, 1.9% females; 30–34 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Charlton: 2.3% males, 1.9% females; 25–29 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Charlton: 1.5% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Charlton: 2.4% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Charlton: 2.7% males, 2.2% females; 10–14 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Charlton: 3.0% males, 1.7% females; 5–9 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Charlton: 1.7% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Teddywaddy West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

6.6% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%

Country of birth

81.6% Australia +26.8 pts ▸ 108.3%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% India ◂ +0.8 pts 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

43.0% Australian ◂ +9.7 pts 33.3%
34.7% English ◂ +1.4 pts 33.3%
16.0% Irish ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Scottish ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% German ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

3.1% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
1.1% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.1%

Language used at home

85.7% English only +14.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.9% Mandarin ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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

33.1% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.1%

Religious affiliation

52.6% Christianity +47.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.1% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 25.0%
12.4% Not stated ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

36.5% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.5%
10.6% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
14.71 83rd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +2 more in Charlton
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
81 22nd pct —
998 55th pct —

Highest year of school

14.3% Year 11 +35.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.5% Year 12 +5.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
18.9% Year 10 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
16.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

14.3% Bachelor degree +35.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.5% Certificate III / IV +16.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.6% Education ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.4% Health ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
10.3% Management & commerce ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.1% Engineering & related ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Society & culture ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.5% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +$176 higher in Charlton gap widening
$545 17th pct $369 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: $405
  • First area, 2016: $454
  • First area, 2021: $545
  • Second area, 2016: $524
  • Second area, 2021: $369
Household income in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +$196 higher in Charlton gap widening
$958 12th pct $762 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $763
  • First area, 2016: $760
  • First area, 2021: $958
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Family income in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +$391 higher in Charlton gap widening
$1,290 14th pct $899 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $902
  • First area, 2016: $1,012
  • First area, 2021: $1,290
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $899
4.6% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
High-income homes in Charltonin Teddywaddy West
7.2% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%

Household income distribution

37.1% $650–$1,499 +0.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
26.7% Under $650 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.2% Under $650 +50.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

38.4% 87th pct —
9.8% 66th pct —
9.4% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.8% Arthritis +34.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
4.9% Cancer +36.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
7.4% Heart disease +25.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.8% Mental health ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Asthma ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Diabetes ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Other condition ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.1% Lung condition ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Dementia ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.9% None ◂ +22.9 pts 25.0%
10.0% Two conditions +31.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
21.7% One condition +11.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.7% Three or more +18.3 pts ▸ 25.0%

Community Participation

29.9% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 45.1%
  • First area, 2016: 40.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.9%
16.1% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
Unpaid child care in Charltonin Teddywaddy West
18.2% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
2.8% 53rd pct —
25.7% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +17 larger in Charlton
17 65th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct —
$383 14th pct —
$424 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +0.1 larger in Charlton gap widening
2.0 14th pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
12.0% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
37.1% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.7%
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%

Family composition

44.1% Couples without children +78.1 pts ▸ 122.2%
40.7% Couples with children ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
12.0% One-parent families ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other families ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.7% 2 people ◂ +5.2 pts 37.5%
37.1% 1 person ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
9.9% 3 people ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.7% 4 people ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% 6 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +$100 higher in Charlton
$200 25th pct $100 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $120
  • First area, 2016: $152
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $100
$758 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $802
  • First area, 2016: $780
  • First area, 2021: $758
People / bedroom in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +0.20 higher in Charlton gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50
15.6% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
54.9% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 56.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.0%
  • First area, 2021: 54.9%
94.7% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.9%
  • First area, 2016: 96.3%
  • First area, 2021: 94.7%
74.7% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 79.3%
  • First area, 2016: 74.4%
  • First area, 2021: 74.7%

How homes are owned or rented

54.9% Owned outright ◂ +17.4 pts 37.5%
24.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
15.6% Rented ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Not stated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.7% Separate house +5.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

20.4% 4 bedrooms +67.1 pts ▸ 87.5%
53.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.6 pts 37.5%
16.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% 5 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.4% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
10.5% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.8%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +1 more in Charlton
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +0.91 more in Charlton
0.91 61st pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +11.0 more in Charlton
11.0 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +1 more in Charlton
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
34 70th pct —

How people get to work

65.3% Car (driver) ◂ +15.3 pts 50.0%
10.5% Worked at home +27.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
7.7% Walked ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.6% 2 vehicles +40.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.4% 3 vehicles +33.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% 4 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% No vehicle ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

26.5% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
9.7% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%

Jobs & Industry

4.7% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
46.3% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 53.4%
  • First area, 2016: 48.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%
56.9% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 64.0%
  • First area, 2016: 57.3%
  • First area, 2021: 56.9%

Industries people work in

13.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Manufacturing ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Mining ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Managers +17.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
16.3% Labourers ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Professionals ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.8% Community & personal service ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.2% Sales workers ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +6.1 higher in Charlton
6.2 89th pct 0.1 41st pct
Types ≤15 min in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +6.8 more in Charlton
6.9 94th pct 0.2 43rd pct
15-min city in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +86.2 pts higher in Charlton
86.2% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +86.2 pts higher in Charlton
86.2% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +55.7 pts higher in Charlton
55.7% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +82.6 pts higher in Charlton
82.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +77.8 pts higher in Charlton
93.2% 82nd pct 15.4% 50th pct
Walk to health in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +87.9 pts higher in Charlton
87.9% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +129.2 more in Teddywaddy West
37.4 76th pct 166.7 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +1 higher in Charlton
1 57th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Charltonin Teddywaddy West +0.1 pts higher in Charlton
2.5% 4th pct 2.3% 2nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Charlton vs Teddywaddy West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20535/charlton/vs/SAL22478/teddywaddy-west