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Clover Flat vs Sandford

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.6 km apart · Clover Flat profile · Sandford profile

Clover Flat Sandford

Sandford (Vic.) and Clover Flat are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Sandford (Vic.) is 58, while in Clover Flat they are much younger at 31. Incomes are also far higher in Clover Flat, where the typical weekly household income is $1,749, compared to $875 in Sandford (Vic.).

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are completely car-dependent with no walkable amenities, parks, or public transport nearby. While Sandford (Vic.) has two schools within 3 km and a slightly higher number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, both areas remain far below the national figure for typical weekly incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clover Flatin Sandford +115 larger in Sandford gap steady
15 11th pct 130 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 15
  • Second area, 2011: 197
  • Second area, 2016: 144
  • Second area, 2021: 130
Median age in Clover Flatin Sandford +27 yrs older in Sandford gap narrowing
31 yrs 7th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
3.8% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
39.2% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%
20.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
7.1% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Age structure

53.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +37.9 pts 15.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +39.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
26.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.8 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Marital status

108.3% Never married ◂ +68.0 pts 40.4%
41.7% Married ◂ +0.4 pts 41.3%
0.0% Divorced +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Widowed +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Clover Flat Sandford

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

  • 85+ in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 75–79 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 70–74 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Sandford: 4.8% males, 4.8% females
  • 65–69 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sandford: 11.2% males, 7.2% females
  • 60–64 in Clover Flat: 57.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 5.6% females
  • 55–59 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sandford: 8.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sandford: 5.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 45–49 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 40–44 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Clover Flat: 42.9% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 4.0% females
  • 20–24 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Clover Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 7.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

10.0% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Country of birth

86.7% Australia ◂ +0.5 pts 86.2%
0.0% England +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
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

86.7% Australian ◂ +55.1 pts 31.5%
26.7% English +17.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
40.0% Irish ◂ +23.1 pts 16.9%
0.0% Scottish +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
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

Other language in Clover Flatin Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Clover Flatin Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.3 pts 87.7%
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

45.4% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%

Religious affiliation

46.7% No religion ◂ +1.3 pts 45.4%
40.0% Christianity +2.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
26.7% Not stated ◂ +19.0 pts 7.7%
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

24.1% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
11.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Clover Flatin Sandford +2 more in Sandford
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
71 20th pct
977 41st pct

Highest year of school

133.3% Year 12 ◂ +109.2 pts 24.1%
44.4% Year 11 ◂ +27.5 pts 17.0%
0.0% Year 10 +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Highest qualification level

71.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +51.1 pts 20.3%
42.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +32.7 pts 10.2%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +39.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
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

71.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +51.1 pts 20.3%
42.9% Society & culture ◂ +36.1 pts 6.8%
0.0% Health +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Education +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Creative arts +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Clover Flatin Sandford +$466 higher in Clover Flat gap widening
$949 77th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2011: $378
  • Second area, 2016: $446
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Clover Flatin Sandford +$874 higher in Clover Flat gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $875 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2011: $700
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Family income in Clover Flatin Sandford +$1,812 higher in Clover Flat
$2,999 91st pct $1,187 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,999
  • Second area, 2011: $1,045
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
8.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
High-income homes in Clover Flatin Sandford
6.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Household income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.2 pts 44.8%
0.0% Under $650 +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +14.4 pts ▸ 47.7%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +0.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.1 pts 11.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Clover Flatin Sandford
30.8% 60th pct
9.2% 61st pct
Needs assistance in Clover Flatin Sandford
5.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

20.0% Asthma ◂ +14.6 pts 5.4%
20.0% Heart disease ◂ +11.5 pts 8.5%
0.0% Arthritis +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% Diabetes +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Mental health +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Other condition +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Cancer +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.7% None +11.0 pts ▸ 57.7%
33.3% One condition ◂ +14.9 pts 18.5%
0.0% Two conditions +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Three or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Community Participation

25.7% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
11.9% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Unpaid child care in Clover Flatin Sandford
14.7% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Clover Flatin Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Clover Flatin Sandford
29.4% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Clover Flatin Sandford +5 larger in Sandford
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
2 yrs 0th pct
$1,625 91st pct
Household income in Clover Flatin Sandford
$3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Clover Flatin Sandford +0.3 larger in Clover Flat gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
20.9% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
36.2% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children ◂ +17.9 pts 38.4%
25.0% Couples without children +13.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
0.0% One-parent families +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 2 people ◂ +33.4 pts 46.6%
60.0% 1 person ◂ +23.8 pts 36.2%
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

$220 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $60
  • Second area, 2016: $106
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Clover Flatin Sandford +$350 higher in Clover Flat
$900 12th pct $550 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $670
  • Second area, 2016: $607
  • Second area, 2021: $550
People / bedroom in Clover Flatin Sandford +0.20 higher in Clover Flat
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
6.9% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Owned outright in Clover Flatin Sandford
65.5% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
Separate houses in Clover Flatin Sandford
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
86.2% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.2%

How homes are owned or rented

80.0% Owned outright ◂ +14.5 pts 65.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Other tenure +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Rented +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
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

100.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +82.8 pts 17.2%
80.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +54.1 pts 25.9%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +55.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 5 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Clover Flatin Sandford
8.5% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

25.0% Car (driver) +43.1 pts ▸ 68.1%
0.0% Worked at home +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
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

80.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +45.6 pts 34.4%
60.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.0 pts 41.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% 4 or more +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% No vehicle +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

28.3% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
48.6% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%
46.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Construction +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

41.7% Professionals ◂ +35.3 pts 6.4%
0.0% Managers +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% Labourers +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Clover Flatin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Clover Flatin Sandford +15.4 more in Sandford
0.0 0th pct 15.4 54th pct
Intersections/km² in Clover Flatin Sandford +1 higher in Sandford
0 37th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Clover Flatin Sandford +1.6 pts higher in Clover Flat
7.6% 67th pct 5.9% 53rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clover Flat vs Sandford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20577/clover-flat/vs/SAL22230/sandford