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Clunes vs Mount Beckworth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.7 km apart · Clunes profile · Mount Beckworth profile

Clunes Mount Beckworth

Clunes (Vic.) and Mount Beckworth are neighbouring areas in Victoria, but they differ greatly in size and layout. Clunes (Vic.) is a larger town with 1,844 people, where residents are far older with a typical age of 51. It is mostly car-dependent but has a range of amenities within walking distance, including a school, health services and groceries. In contrast, Mount Beckworth is sparsely populated with only 15 residents, and its walkability is described as car-dependent, with no public transport or shops nearby. Typical weekly personal income is well higher in Mount Beckworth at $724, compared to $503 in Clunes (Vic.).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of residents in Mount Beckworth, which is 38. While they share similar monthly home-loan payments of around $1,100, their infrastructure is very different. Clunes (Vic.) has several public transport routes and stops, whereas Mount Beckworth has none. This accessibility is consistent with the fact that almost half of Clunes (Vic.) homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries, while no homes in Mount Beckworth have that same access.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +1,829 larger in Clunes gap steady
1,844 77th pct 15 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,656
  • First area, 2016: 1,728
  • First area, 2021: 1,844
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 15
Median age in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +13 yrs older in Clunes gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
2.5% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
27.4% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.4%
14.0% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
15.4% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%

Age structure

32.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
27.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
14.0% Children (0–14) +6.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.4% Young adults (25–44) +1.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.5% Married +2.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
14.8% Divorced +26.8 pts ▸ 41.7%
33.5% Never married ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Widowed ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Clunes Mount Beckworth

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

  • 85+ in Clunes: 1.2% males, 1.3% females; 85+ in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Clunes: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Clunes: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 75–79 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Clunes: 3.9% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Clunes: 4.4% males, 5.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Clunes: 5.0% males, 4.2% females; 60–64 in Mount Beckworth: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Clunes: 3.4% males, 5.1% females; 55–59 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Clunes: 4.2% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Clunes: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Clunes: 2.4% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Clunes: 2.9% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Clunes: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 30–34 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Clunes: 1.9% males, 1.6% females; 25–29 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Clunes: 2.1% males, 1.6% females; 20–24 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Clunes: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Clunes: 2.9% males, 1.8% females; 10–14 in Mount Beckworth: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Clunes: 2.3% males, 1.8% females; 5–9 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Clunes: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Mount Beckworth: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.2% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%

Country of birth

79.1% Australia ◂ +5.8 pts 73.3%
4.8% England ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

39.1% Australian +27.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
42.8% English ◂ +22.8 pts 20.0%
13.7% Irish ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.9% Scottish ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% Italian ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Dutch ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%

Language

3.3% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
Limited English in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
0.3% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

91.0% English only ◂ +17.7 pts 73.3%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

52.5% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 39.4%
  • First area, 2021: 52.5%

Religious affiliation

37.0% Christianity +43.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
52.5% No religion ◂ +52.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Not stated ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

44.2% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.2%
  • First area, 2016: 38.2%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
18.0% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
Schools/1k kids in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
3.86 50th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +1 more in Clunes
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
96 25th pct —
978 42nd pct —

Highest year of school

44.2% Year 12 ◂ +19.2 pts 25.0%
18.6% Year 10 ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
15.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
14.2% Year 11 ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.2% Society & culture ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% Education ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.5% Management & commerce ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Creative arts ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +$221 higher in Mount Beckworth gap narrowing
$503 12th pct $724 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $385
  • First area, 2016: $449
  • First area, 2021: $503
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $724
Household income in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +$88 higher in Clunes gap narrowing
$1,037 15th pct $949 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $714
  • First area, 2016: $834
  • First area, 2021: $1,037
  • Second area, 2016: $2,749
  • Second area, 2021: $949
Family income in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +$535 higher in Mount Beckworth
$1,339 17th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $1,045
  • First area, 2021: $1,339
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
5.4% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
High-income homes in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
7.7% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%

Household income distribution

35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
24.7% Under $650 ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
23.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

54.0% Under $650 ◂ +54.0 pts 0.0%
26.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
41.8% 92nd pct —
14.3% 90th pct —
Needs assistance in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
8.9% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.7% Arthritis ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
14.3% Mental health ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.3% Asthma ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Other condition ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Diabetes ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.2% Lung condition ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Stroke ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.9% None +4.5 pts ▸ 53.3%
25.5% One condition ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Two conditions ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.9% Three or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

18.5% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
17.0% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
Unpaid child care in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
21.3% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
Defence service in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
3.6% 65th pct —
28.2% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.4%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +47 larger in Clunes
47 76th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct —
81.0% 100th pct —
$687 55th pct —
Household income in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
$1,208 27th pct —
Indigenous language in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +0.3 larger in Mount Beckworth gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
17.9% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
34.3% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.3%

Family composition

42.6% Couples with children +37.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
38.2% Couples without children ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
17.9% One-parent families ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

34.3% 1 person +90.7 pts ▸ 125.0%
39.2% 2 people ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
12.8% 3 people ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% 4 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$220 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: $150
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +$44 higher in Clunes
$1,127 20th pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,083
  • First area, 2016: $1,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,127
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +0.10 higher in Clunes
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
13.3% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
47.6% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 44.3%
  • First area, 2016: 46.0%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%
Separate houses in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
94.6% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 95.7%
  • First area, 2016: 95.1%
  • First area, 2021: 94.6%
73.2% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 72.8%
  • First area, 2016: 71.0%
  • First area, 2021: 73.2%

How homes are owned or rented

47.6% Owned outright ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%
33.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Rented ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Other tenure ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.6% Separate house +5.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.9% Other dwelling ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +49.1 pts 0.0%
20.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
19.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% 5 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.3% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
17.2% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +6 more in Clunes
6 76th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +3.25 more in Clunes
3.25 70th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +43.4 more in Clunes
43.4 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +3 more in Clunes
3 79th pct 0 0th pct
17 56th pct —
Drive to city in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +15 longer in Mount Beckworth
91 63rd pct 106 73rd pct

How people get to work

60.3% Car (driver) ◂ +60.3 pts 0.0%
17.2% Worked at home ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Walked ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

17.1% 3 vehicles +57.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
36.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
34.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% 4 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

32.4% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
Recent arrivals in Clunesin Mount Beckworth
1.9% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%

Jobs & Industry

7.7% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
47.3% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.1%
  • First area, 2016: 45.9%
  • First area, 2021: 47.3%
50.3% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 56.6%
  • First area, 2016: 47.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.3%

Industries people work in

6.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +93.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
10.9% Education & training ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Construction ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.9% Retail trade ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.7% Manufacturing ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
15.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
14.5% Labourers ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
14.0% Community & personal service ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
12.2% Managers ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Sales workers ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +3.7 higher in Clunes
3.7 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +4.1 more in Clunes
4.1 78th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +47.3 pts higher in Clunes
47.3% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +49.0 pts higher in Clunes
49.0% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +31.9 pts higher in Clunes
31.9% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +47.0 pts higher in Clunes
47.0% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +67.2 pts higher in Clunes
67.2% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +45.0 pts higher in Clunes
45.0% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +107.8 more in Mount Beckworth
25.5 69th pct 133.3 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +1 higher in Mount Beckworth
2 59th pct 3 60th pct
Mean slope in Clunesin Mount Beckworth +0.9 pts higher in Mount Beckworth
4.8% 39th pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clunes vs Mount Beckworth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20580/clunes/vs/SAL21773/mount-beckworth