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Childers vs Thorpdale South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.4 km apart · Childers profile · Thorpdale South profile

Childers Thorpdale South

Childers (Vic.) and Thorpdale South are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. Childers (Vic.) is far older, with a typical resident aged 57 compared to 48 in Thorpdale South. This is reflected in the age structure, with people aged 65 and over being far higher in Childers (Vic.) at 26.4% against 14.8% in Thorpdale South. Childers (Vic.) also has far more people born overseas (14.3% versus 0.0%) and a more qualified workforce, with 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to none in Thorpdale South.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport stops. They also share a similar distance to the city, with drive times of around 94 to 96 minutes. While they share these basic traits, they differ in their home lives; Thorpdale South has a well higher share of people caring for children unpaid (37.5% versus 22.0%), while Childers (Vic.) has a far higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,967 compared to $700 in Thorpdale South.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 35.6 pts higher in Childers Needs assistance: 11.0 pts higher in Childers Participation: 19.8 pts higher in Childers People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Thorpdale South Population: 64 larger in Childers

Demographics & Identity

Population in Childersin Thorpdale South +64 larger in Childers gap narrowing
91 39th pct 27 18th pct
Median age in Childersin Thorpdale South +9 yrs older in Childers gap steady
57 yrs 89th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Childersin Thorpdale South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Childersin Thorpdale South +11.6 pts higher in Childers gap widening
26.4% 78th pct 14.8% 32nd pct
Under 15 in Childersin Thorpdale South +6.7 pts higher in Thorpdale South gap widening
4.4% 7th pct 11.1% 20th pct
De facto in Childersin Thorpdale South
19.2% 86th pct —

Age structure

30.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.0 pts 14.8%
12.1% Youth (15–24) +17.5 pts ▸ 29.6%
26.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.6 pts 14.8%
17.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

32.9% Never married +25.4 pts ▸ 58.3%
41.5% Married ◂ +8.1 pts 33.3%
11.0% Divorced ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% Separated ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Widowed ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Childers Thorpdale South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Childersin Thorpdale South +14.3 pts higher in Childers gap widening
14.3% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

78.0% Australia ◂ +7.7 pts 70.4%
6.6% South Africa ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

40.7% English +3.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
39.6% Australian ◂ +17.3 pts 22.2%
8.8% Irish +20.8 pts ▸ 29.6%
15.4% Scottish ◂ +0.6 pts 14.8%
0.0% Dutch +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
6.6% German ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Italian ◂ +4.4 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 Childersin Thorpdale South +3.3 pts higher in Childers gap widening
3.3% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Childersin Thorpdale South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.3% English only ◂ +18.2 pts 74.1%
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 Childersin Thorpdale South +5.4 pts higher in Thorpdale South gap narrowing
53.8% 87th pct 59.3% 93rd pct

Religious affiliation

53.8% No religion +5.4 pts ▸ 59.3%
39.6% Christianity ◂ +39.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Not stated +6.7 pts ▸ 11.1%
3.3% Other religions ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Childersin Thorpdale South +35.6 pts higher in Childers gap widening
48.1% 58th pct 12.5% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Childersin Thorpdale South +15.9 pts higher in Childers gap widening
15.9% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

48.1% Year 12 ◂ +35.6 pts 12.5%
18.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.9 pts 16.7%
18.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
8.6% Year 10 +3.9 pts ▸ 12.5%

Highest qualification level

14.3% Certificate III / IV +24.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
25.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
22.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
14.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
34.3% Management & commerce ◂ +34.3 pts 0.0%
25.7% Engineering & related ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
11.4% Education ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Health ◂ +8.6 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% 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 Childersin Thorpdale South +$154 higher in Childers gap widening
$628 29th pct $474 10th pct
Household income in Childersin Thorpdale South +$313 higher in Thorpdale South gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Childersin Thorpdale South +$249 higher in Childers gap steady
$1,624 34th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Childersin Thorpdale South +3.7 pts higher in Childers gap narrowing
3.7% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Childersin Thorpdale South
7.1% 21st pct —

Household income distribution

42.9% Under $650 ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.6% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
36.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.6 pts 0.0%
7.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Childersin Thorpdale South +4.8 pts higher in Childers
30.8% 60th pct 25.9% 35th pct
Mental health in Childersin Thorpdale South +3.4 pts higher in Thorpdale South
7.7% 46th pct 11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Childersin Thorpdale South +11.0 pts higher in Childers gap widening
11.0% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
14.3% Arthritis ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Mental health +3.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
6.6% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.8% Heart disease ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% Cancer ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.3% None ◂ +18.6 pts 40.7%
22.0% One condition +3.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Two conditions ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Childersin Thorpdale South +11.0 pts higher in Childers gap steady
11.0% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Childersin Thorpdale South +4.9 pts higher in Childers gap narrowing
4.9% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Childersin Thorpdale South +15.5 pts higher in Thorpdale South gap widening
22.0% 34th pct 37.5% 90th pct
Defence service in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Childersin Thorpdale South +6.2 pts higher in Childers gap widening
35.4% 90th pct 29.2% 75th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Childersin Thorpdale South +0.4 larger in Thorpdale South gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Childersin Thorpdale South
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Childersin Thorpdale South
35.7% 86th pct —

Family composition

44.6% Couples with children +14.2 pts ▸ 58.8%
43.1% Couples without children ◂ +1.9 pts 41.2%
0.0% One-parent families +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
6.2% Other families ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

14.3% 3 people +71.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
33.3% 2 people +23.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
35.7% 1 person ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Childersin Thorpdale South +$30 higher in Thorpdale South
$130 10th pct $160 16th pct
Mortgage in Childersin Thorpdale South +$1,267 higher in Childers gap widening
$1,967 70th pct $700 7th pct
People / bedroom in Childersin Thorpdale South +0.20 higher in Thorpdale South gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Childersin Thorpdale South
9.5% 25th pct —
Owned outright in Childersin Thorpdale South
47.6% 69th pct —
Separate houses in Childersin Thorpdale South
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Childersin Thorpdale South
69.0% 26th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

11.9% Owned with a mortgage +88.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
47.6% Owned outright +23.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
19.0% Other tenure ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% Rented ◂ +9.5 pts 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

50.0% 3 bedrooms +64.3 pts ▸ 114.3%
11.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% 5 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +42.9 pts 57.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Childersin Thorpdale South
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Childersin Thorpdale South
32.0% 84th pct —
PT commute in Childersin Thorpdale South
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Childersin Thorpdale South +2 longer in Thorpdale South
94 65th pct 96 66th pct

How people get to work

46.0% Car (driver) +20.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
32.0% Worked at home +1.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.0% Walked ◂ +6.0 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%

Motor vehicles per home

23.8% 3 vehicles +47.6 pts ▸ 71.4%
38.1% 2 vehicles +4.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
21.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
11.9% 4 or more ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Childersin Thorpdale South +7.8 pts higher in Childers gap narrowing
22.6% 22nd pct 14.8% 9th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Childersin Thorpdale South
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Childersin Thorpdale South +19.8 pts higher in Childers gap narrowing
57.3% 39th pct 37.5% 7th pct
Full-time in Childersin Thorpdale South
68.0% 86th pct —

Industries people work in

32.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.0% Other services ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Education & training ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Professional & technical ◂ +6.0 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.0% Managers +24.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% Professionals ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Sales workers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Childersin Thorpdale South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Childersin Thorpdale South +0 higher in Childers
1 46th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Childersin Thorpdale South +2.4 pts higher in Childers
15.5% 93rd pct 13.2% 89th pct

Compare Childers with nearby areas

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Compare Thorpdale South with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Childers vs Thorpdale South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20549/childers/vs/SAL22512/thorpdale-south