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Claretown vs Mollongghip

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.2 km apart · Claretown profile · Mollongghip profile

Claretown Mollongghip

Mollongghip and Claretown are two small, neighbouring areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and wealth; Mollongghip is younger, with 20.0% of people under 15, while Claretown is far older, with 31.4% aged 65 and over. The typical weekly household income in Mollongghip is $2,250, which is well higher than the $1,416 found in Claretown. Mollongghip also has a much higher share of people who report no religion (45.7%) compared to Claretown (20.0%).

Everyday life is similar in both places, as neither has any residents within walking distance of shops, health services, or public transport. They also share the same typical weekly rent of $280. Both areas are sparsely populated and have seen their relative gaps remain steady since 2011, with neither area having any people who use a language other than English at home.

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Where they differ most

Population: 70 larger in Mollongghip No religion: 25.7 pts higher in Mollongghip Mortgage: $763 higher in Mollongghip First Nations: 8.6 pts higher in Claretown Median age: 11 yrs older in Claretown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Claretownin Mollongghip +70 larger in Mollongghip gap steady
35 21st pct 105 42nd pct
Median age in Claretownin Mollongghip +11 yrs older in Claretown gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Claretownin Mollongghip +8.6 pts higher in Claretown gap widening
8.6% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Claretownin Mollongghip +15.2 pts higher in Claretown gap widening
31.4% 88th pct 16.2% 38th pct
Under 15 in Claretownin Mollongghip +11.4 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
8.6% 13th pct 20.0% 70th pct
De facto in Claretownin Mollongghip +3.4 pts higher in Claretown gap narrowing
25.9% 95th pct 22.5% 91st pct

Age structure

37.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.7 pts 31.4%
31.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.2 pts 16.2%
8.6% Children (0–14) +11.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.6% Young adults (25–44) +11.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

37.0% Married +14.8 pts ▸ 51.9%
48.1% Never married ◂ +13.6 pts 34.6%
0.0% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Claretown Mollongghip

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Claretownin Mollongghip +4.8 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
8.6% 36th pct 13.3% 59th pct

Country of birth

82.9% Australia ◂ +5.7 pts 77.1%
0.0% England +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
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

51.4% English ◂ +18.1 pts 33.3%
28.6% Australian +10.5 pts ▸ 39.0%
28.6% Irish even 28.6%
20.0% Scottish ◂ +7.6 pts 12.4%
0.0% Dutch +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% German +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Claretownin Mollongghip even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Claretownin Mollongghip even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.9% English only +9.5 pts ▸ 92.4%
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 Claretownin Mollongghip +25.7 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
20.0% 10th pct 45.7% 67th pct

Religious affiliation

20.0% No religion +25.7 pts ▸ 45.7%
42.9% Christianity ◂ +5.7 pts 37.1%
8.6% Not stated +8.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
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 Claretownin Mollongghip +6.8 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
40.7% 39th pct 47.6% 57th pct
Bachelor+ in Claretownin Mollongghip +2.5 pts higher in Mollongghip gap steady
25.9% 79th pct 28.4% 83rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Claretownin Mollongghip even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Claretownin Mollongghip +6 larger in Claretown
23 6th pct 17 3rd pct
ICSEA in Claretownin Mollongghip +28 higher in Claretown
1,030 72nd pct 1,002 57th pct

Highest year of school

40.7% Year 12 +6.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
11.1% Year 11 +12.1 pts ▸ 23.2%
14.8% Year 10 ◂ +5.1 pts 9.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Highest qualification level

43.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.1 pts 21.7%
18.8% Certificate III / IV +1.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

31.3% Engineering & related ◂ +22.9 pts 8.3%
25.0% Society & culture ◂ +20.0 pts 5.0%
18.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +13.8 pts 5.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Health +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Information technology +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Claretownin Mollongghip +$445 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$624 28th pct $1,069 87th pct
Household income in Claretownin Mollongghip +$834 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$1,416 42nd pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Claretownin Mollongghip +$906 higher in Mollongghip gap widening
$1,562 30th pct $2,468 80th pct
High earners in Claretownin Mollongghip +8.6 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 53rd pct
High-income homes in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 55.9% 100th pct

Household income distribution

18.8% $1,500–$2,999 +40.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.4 pts 17.6%
31.3% Under $650 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%

Personal income distribution

55.6% Under $650 ◂ +12.3 pts 43.2%
48.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.0 pts 32.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Claretownin Mollongghip +10.5 pts higher in Mollongghip
8.6% 0th pct 19.0% 13th pct
Mental health in Claretownin Mollongghip +10.5 pts higher in Claretown
17.1% 97th pct 6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Claretownin Mollongghip +5.7 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 62nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.1% Mental health ◂ +10.5 pts 6.7%
0.0% Other condition +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Asthma +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Arthritis +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +7.6 pts ▸ 67.6%
8.6% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Three or more +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Two conditions +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Claretownin Mollongghip +7.4 pts higher in Claretown gap narrowing
33.3% 89th pct 25.9% 77th pct
Unpaid carers in Claretownin Mollongghip +6.2 pts higher in Claretown gap narrowing
22.2% 93rd pct 16.0% 79th pct
Unpaid child care in Claretownin Mollongghip +11.1 pts higher in Mollongghip gap widening
25.9% 53rd pct 37.0% 90th pct
Defence service in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Claretownin Mollongghip +2.5 pts higher in Claretown gap narrowing
37.0% 91st pct 34.6% 89th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Claretownin Mollongghip +3 larger in Claretown
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Claretownin Mollongghip
1 yrs 0th pct —
Household income in Claretownin Mollongghip
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Claretownin Mollongghip +0.5 larger in Mollongghip gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Claretownin Mollongghip +12.9 pts higher in Claretown gap widening
17.9% 82nd pct 4.9% 23rd pct
Living alone in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 11.8% 11th pct

Family composition

32.1% Couples with children +25.9 pts ▸ 58.0%
32.1% Couples without children ◂ +1.3 pts 30.9%
17.9% One-parent families ◂ +12.9 pts 4.9%
17.9% Other families ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +38.2 pts 11.8%
37.5% 2 people ◂ +5.1 pts 32.4%
0.0% 4 people +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% 6 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Claretownin Mollongghip even
$280 50th pct $280 50th pct
Mortgage in Claretownin Mollongghip +$763 higher in Mollongghip
$483 1st pct $1,246 26th pct
People / bedroom in Claretownin Mollongghip even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 14.7% 44th pct
Owned outright in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 44.1% 59th pct
Separate houses in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 85.3% 66th pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright ◂ +18.4 pts 44.1%
18.8% Owned with a mortgage +34.2 pts ▸ 52.9%
0.0% Other tenure +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
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 even 50.0%
25.0% 4 bedrooms +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
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

0.0% Under $1,000 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 26.4% 74th pct
PT commute in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Claretownin Mollongghip
65 88th pct —
Drive to city in Claretownin Mollongghip +9 longer in Mollongghip
63 46th pct 72 52nd pct

How people get to work

64.3% Car (driver) ◂ +17.1 pts 47.2%
35.7% Worked at home ◂ +9.3 pts 26.4%
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

37.5% 2 vehicles +24.3 pts ▸ 61.8%
18.8% 1 vehicle +7.7 pts ▸ 26.5%
18.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Claretownin Mollongghip +8.5 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
14.8% 9th pct 23.3% 24th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Claretownin Mollongghip +13.6 pts higher in Mollongghip gap narrowing
51.9% 25th pct 65.4% 67th pct
Full-time in Claretownin Mollongghip
— 52.8% 25th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.6 pts 26.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Construction +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Retail trade +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +29.6 pts 13.2%
35.7% Managers +2.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
35.7% Sales workers ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
35.7% Labourers ◂ +28.2 pts 7.5%
0.0% Professionals +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Claretownin Mollongghip +0.2 higher in Claretown
0.2 44th pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Claretownin Mollongghip +0.2 more in Claretown
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Claretownin Mollongghip +15.0 pts higher in Claretown
15.0% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Claretownin Mollongghip even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Claretownin Mollongghip even
1 47th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Claretownin Mollongghip +1.4 pts higher in Mollongghip
4.4% 34th pct 5.8% 51st pct

Compare Claretown with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Claretown vs Mollongghip [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20565/claretown/vs/SAL21724/mollongghip