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Chocolyn vs Koallah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Chocolyn profile · Koallah profile

Chocolyn Koallah

Chocolyn and Koallah are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Chocolyn is slightly larger with 61 people, while Koallah has 28. The two areas differ sharply in age and income; Chocolyn has a far higher share of seniors (34.4% compared to 0.0%) and children (11.5% compared to 0.0%). In contrast, Koallah is much wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,249, far higher than the $1,187 seen in Chocolyn. Koallah also has a higher share of people with Year 12 qualifications (50.0% versus 39.3%).

Everyday life in both places is very similar in some ways. They have almost the same typical weekly rent, and both have no residents who use a language other than English at home. They are also similarly remote, with a drive time to the city of over two hours and no public transport stops. While Koallah is more walkable with some nearby parks and amenities, both areas have seen very little change in their basic characteristics since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Chocolynin Koallah +33 larger in Chocolyn gap narrowing
61 31st pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67
  • First area, 2021: 61
  • Second area, 2016: 29
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in Chocolynin Koallah +6 yrs older in Koallah gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Chocolynin Koallah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Chocolynin Koallah +34.4 pts higher in Chocolyn gap widening
34.4% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Chocolynin Koallah +11.5 pts higher in Chocolyn gap widening
11.5% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Chocolynin Koallah +17.0 pts higher in Chocolyn
17.0% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

18.0% Older adults (45–64) +46.3 pts ▸ 64.3%
34.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
14.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.0 pts 10.7%
11.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.1% Married +3.6 pts ▸ 46.7%
27.6% Never married +2.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.2% Divorced ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Chocolyn Koallah

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

  • 85+ in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Chocolyn: 5.6% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Chocolyn: 5.6% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Chocolyn: 9.3% males, 14.8% females; 65–69 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Chocolyn: 5.6% males, 5.6% females; 60–64 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 25.0% females
  • 55–59 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 13.0% females; 55–59 in Koallah: 15.6% males, 12.5% females
  • 50–54 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Koallah: 9.4% males, 9.4% females
  • 45–49 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 5.6% females; 45–49 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Chocolyn: 7.4% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Chocolyn: 5.6% males, 7.4% females; 25–29 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 18.8% females
  • 15–19 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 7.4% females; 15–19 in Koallah: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Chocolyn: 0.0% males, 7.4% females; 0–4 in Koallah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Chocolynin Koallah +4.9 pts higher in Chocolyn gap narrowing
4.9% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

90.2% Australia +13.4 pts ▸ 103.6%
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

49.2% English +18.7 pts ▸ 67.9%
41.0% Australian +19.7 pts ▸ 60.7%
27.9% Irish ◂ +10.0 pts 17.9%
14.8% Scottish +6.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
8.2% Italian ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

Other language in Chocolynin Koallah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Chocolynin Koallah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

98.4% English only +1.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Chocolynin Koallah +6.8 pts higher in Koallah gap steady
36.1% 37th pct 42.9% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%

Religious affiliation

75.4% Christianity ◂ +11.1 pts 64.3%
36.1% No religion +6.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
6.6% Not stated ◂ +6.6 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Chocolynin Koallah +10.7 pts higher in Koallah gap narrowing
39.3% 35th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.7%
  • First area, 2021: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Bachelor+ in Chocolynin Koallah +6.9 pts higher in Chocolyn gap widening
6.9% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Chocolynin Koallah +2 more in Chocolyn
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
361 55th pct
1,003 58th pct

Highest year of school

39.3% Year 12 +10.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.1% Year 10 +26.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.4% Year 11 ◂ +8.1 pts 13.3%
12.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV even 30.8%
15.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.5 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

11.5% Agriculture & environment +11.5 pts ▸ 23.1%
15.4% Health ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Education ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
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% 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 Chocolynin Koallah +$497 higher in Koallah gap widening
$596 24th pct $1,093 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $619
  • First area, 2021: $596
  • Second area, 2016: $866
  • Second area, 2021: $1,093
Household income in Chocolynin Koallah +$474 higher in Koallah gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Chocolynin Koallah +$1,062 higher in Koallah
$1,187 11th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Chocolynin Koallah +20.0 pts higher in Koallah gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
High-income homes in Chocolynin Koallah
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

32.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.0 pts 27.3%
29.0% Under $650 ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
16.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

55.2% Under $650 ◂ +18.5 pts 36.7%
32.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.4 pts 23.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Chocolynin Koallah +0.6 pts higher in Chocolyn
32.8% 69th pct 32.1% 66th pct
Mental health in Chocolynin Koallah +4.9 pts higher in Chocolyn
4.9% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Chocolynin Koallah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

4.9% Arthritis +16.5 pts ▸ 21.4%
13.1% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Lung condition ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Mental health ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.0% None ◂ +5.6 pts 71.4%
23.0% One condition +5.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
13.1% Two conditions +4.7 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Chocolynin Koallah +1.1 pts higher in Chocolyn gap narrowing
34.5% 89th pct 33.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid carers in Chocolynin Koallah +17.8 pts higher in Koallah gap widening
15.5% 76th pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid child care in Chocolynin Koallah +1.3 pts higher in Koallah gap narrowing
12.1% 9th pct 13.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Defence service in Chocolynin Koallah +5.4 pts higher in Chocolyn
5.4% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Chocolynin Koallah +12.4 pts higher in Chocolyn gap widening
22.4% 39th pct 10.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Chocolynin Koallah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Chocolynin Koallah +0.1 larger in Chocolyn gap steady
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Chocolynin Koallah
32.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%

Family composition

45.8% Couples with children ◂ +26.8 pts 19.0%
39.6% Couples without children ◂ +11.0 pts 28.6%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

32.3% 1 person +58.7 pts ▸ 90.9%
41.9% 2 people ◂ +14.7 pts 27.3%
9.7% 4 people +17.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Chocolynin Koallah +$10 higher in Koallah
$200 25th pct $210 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $85
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $210
Mortgage in Chocolynin Koallah +$835 higher in Koallah gap widening
$1,142 21st pct $1,977 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $804
  • First area, 2021: $1,142
  • Second area, 2016: $1,148
  • Second area, 2021: $1,977
People / bedroom in Chocolynin Koallah even gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.40
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
25.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
Owned outright in Chocolynin Koallah
35.5% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.5%
Separate houses in Chocolynin Koallah
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Chocolynin Koallah
71.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 89.7%
  • First area, 2021: 71.0%

How homes are owned or rented

35.5% Owned outright +28.2 pts ▸ 63.6%
41.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.6 pts 36.4%
25.8% Rented +1.5 pts ▸ 27.3%
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

45.2% 3 bedrooms +36.7 pts ▸ 81.8%
9.7% 2 bedrooms +26.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 5 or more +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
25.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

50.0% Under $200 ◂ +50.0 pts 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

23.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Chocolynin Koallah +0.8 pts higher in Koallah
15.2% 46th pct 16.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
PT commute in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Chocolynin Koallah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Chocolynin Koallah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
84 99th pct
Drive to city in Chocolynin Koallah +7 longer in Koallah
122 82nd pct 129 86th pct

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) +2.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.2% Walked +0.8 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.2% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 16.0%
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

27.6% 1 vehicle +63.3 pts ▸ 90.9%
55.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 36.4%
17.2% 4 or more +37.3 pts ▸ 54.5%
17.2% 3 vehicles +10.0 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Chocolynin Koallah +12.5 pts higher in Chocolyn gap widening
33.9% 61st pct 21.4% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Chocolynin Koallah +28.2 pts higher in Koallah gap widening
55.2% 33rd pct 83.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.7%
  • First area, 2021: 55.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.3%
Full-time in Chocolynin Koallah +6.5 pts higher in Chocolyn
54.5% 31st pct 48.0% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.7 pts ▸ 52.0%
15.2% Construction ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Professional & technical ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Retail trade ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.1 pts 12.0%
9.1% Manufacturing +2.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.4% Managers ◂ +11.4 pts 28.0%
12.1% Community & personal service +11.9 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.1% Professionals ◂ +0.1 pts 12.0%
12.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% Labourers ◂ +0.1 pts 12.0%
9.1% Sales workers ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Chocolynin Koallah +0.4 higher in Koallah
0.0 0th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Chocolynin Koallah +0.8 more in Koallah
0.0 0th pct 0.8 58th pct
15-min city in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Chocolynin Koallah +80.5 pts higher in Koallah
0.0% 0th pct 80.5% 74th pct
Walk to health in Chocolynin Koallah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Chocolynin Koallah +35.7 more in Koallah
0.0 0th pct 35.7 75th pct
Intersections/km² in Chocolynin Koallah even
0 35th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Chocolynin Koallah +0.5 pts higher in Koallah
3.2% 16th pct 3.7% 23rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Chocolyn vs Koallah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20558/chocolyn/vs/SAL21375/koallah