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Codrington vs Macarthur

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Codrington profile · Macarthur profile

Codrington Macarthur

Macarthur (Vic.) and Codrington (Vic.) are nearby rural areas with very different profiles. Macarthur (Vic.) is an older community where 25.8% of residents are aged 65 and over, compared to just 8.1% in Codrington (Vic.). This older population is reflected in Macarthur (Vic.) having a far higher rate of long-term health conditions at 33.5%, while Codrington (Vic.) is much lower at 13.5%. There is also a large gap in income; the typical weekly household earns $1,874 in Codrington (Vic.), which is far higher than the $1,059 seen in Macarthur (Vic.).

Both areas are very similar in their lack of accessible services, as neither has any homes within walking distance of groceries or health services. While both are predominantly English-speaking, they differ in their workforces. Codrington (Vic.) has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work at 88.2%, compared to 55.3% in Macarthur (Vic.).

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Where they differ most

Population: 432 larger in Macarthur Rent: $108 higher in Macarthur Participation: 33.0 pts higher in Codrington Limited English: 0.9 pts higher in Macarthur Aged 65+: 17.7 pts higher in Macarthur

Demographics & Identity

Population in Codringtonin Macarthur +432 larger in Macarthur gap steady
37 22nd pct 469 64th pct
Median age in Codringtonin Macarthur +7 yrs older in Macarthur gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Codringtonin Macarthur +1.1 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 41st pct
Aged 65+ in Codringtonin Macarthur +17.7 pts higher in Macarthur gap widening
8.1% 12th pct 25.8% 77th pct
Under 15 in Codringtonin Macarthur +4.1 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
10.8% 19th pct 14.9% 36th pct
De facto in Codringtonin Macarthur +8.9 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
20.7% 88th pct 11.8% 47th pct

Age structure

21.6% Older adults (45–64) +8.9 pts ▸ 30.5%
8.1% Seniors (65+) +17.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
24.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.1 pts 17.3%
18.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.0 pts 10.9%
10.8% Children (0–14) +4.1 pts ▸ 14.9%

Marital status

55.9% Married ◂ +7.4 pts 48.5%
35.3% Never married ◂ +6.4 pts 28.9%
0.0% Divorced +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Separated +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Age & sex structure

Codrington Macarthur

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Codringtonin Macarthur +1.7 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
8.1% 34th pct 9.8% 43rd pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +13.9 pts 86.1%
8.1% New Zealand ◂ +5.5 pts 2.6%
0.0% England +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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% Irish ◂ +36.9 pts 14.5%
37.8% Australian +8.4 pts ▸ 46.3%
45.9% English ◂ +2.9 pts 43.1%
29.7% Scottish ◂ +19.9 pts 9.8%
0.0% German +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Dutch +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Codringtonin Macarthur +2.3 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 42nd pct
Limited English in Codringtonin Macarthur +0.9 pts higher in Macarthur gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 74th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +6.4 pts 93.6%
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 Codringtonin Macarthur +9.6 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
48.6% 75th pct 39.0% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

51.4% Christianity +1.3 pts ▸ 52.7%
48.6% No religion ◂ +9.6 pts 39.0%
0.0% Not stated +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Codringtonin Macarthur +1.3 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
41.2% 40th pct 42.4% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in Codringtonin Macarthur +1.2 pts higher in Macarthur gap steady
8.8% 25th pct 10.1% 30th pct
Schools/1k kids in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 14.29 82nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Codringtonin Macarthur +1 more in Macarthur
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 24 7th pct
ICSEA in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 988 49th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 +1.3 pts ▸ 42.4%
20.6% Year 11 ◂ +3.3 pts 17.2%
8.8% Year 10 +9.7 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%

Highest qualification level

48.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.5 pts 40.5%
28.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.5 pts 21.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.5 pts 2.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
16.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.5 pts 13.5%
0.0% Health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.0% Engineering & related +1.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
12.0% Education ◂ +5.5 pts 6.5%
12.0% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 11.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Codringtonin Macarthur +$352 higher in Codrington gap widening
$966 79th pct $614 27th pct
Household income in Codringtonin Macarthur +$815 higher in Codrington gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $1,059 17th pct
Family income in Codringtonin Macarthur +$426 higher in Codrington gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,449 24th pct
High earners in Codringtonin Macarthur +8.2 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
11.8% 69th pct 3.5% 25th pct
High-income homes in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 6.8% 20th pct

Household income distribution

15.8% $650–$1,499 +20.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Under $650 +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
21.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.7 pts 3.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Personal income distribution

23.5% Under $650 +27.5 pts ▸ 51.0%
35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 34.4%
11.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.3 pts 1.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Codringtonin Macarthur +20.0 pts higher in Macarthur
13.5% 5th pct 33.5% 72nd pct
Mental health in Codringtonin Macarthur +8.3 pts higher in Macarthur
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Codringtonin Macarthur +6.2 pts higher in Macarthur gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.2% 67th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.9% Asthma ◂ +8.9 pts 10.0%
8.1% Arthritis +4.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Mental health +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Other condition +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Diabetes +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Heart disease +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None ◂ +7.0 pts 60.6%
16.2% One condition +5.3 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Two conditions +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Three or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Codringtonin Macarthur +11.3 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
41.2% 95th pct 29.9% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Codringtonin Macarthur +6.1 pts higher in Macarthur gap widening
11.8% 40th pct 17.8% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Codringtonin Macarthur +11.8 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
29.4% 71st pct 17.6% 18th pct
Defence service in Codringtonin Macarthur +4.8 pts higher in Macarthur
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Codringtonin Macarthur +15.9 pts higher in Macarthur gap widening
11.8% 9th pct 27.6% 69th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Codringtonin Macarthur +5 larger in Macarthur
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 13 yrs 9th pct
Median income in Codringtonin Macarthur
— $575 43rd pct
Household income in Codringtonin Macarthur
— $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Codringtonin Macarthur +0.2 larger in Codrington gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Codringtonin Macarthur +10.1 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.1% 46th pct
Living alone in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 31.4% 75th pct

Family composition

65.6% Couples with children ◂ +14.6 pts 51.0%
40.6% Couples without children ◂ +1.8 pts 38.9%
0.0% One-parent families +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

31.6% 2 people +6.1 pts ▸ 37.7%
15.8% 1 person +15.6 pts ▸ 31.4%
21.1% 4 people ◂ +8.0 pts 13.0%
15.8% 3 people ◂ +3.7 pts 12.1%
0.0% 5 people +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Codringtonin Macarthur +$108 higher in Macarthur
$50 0th pct $158 15th pct
Mortgage in Codringtonin Macarthur +$169 higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
$650 5th pct $819 10th pct
People / bedroom in Codringtonin Macarthur even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 7.2% 17th pct
Owned outright in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 53.6% 82nd pct
Separate houses in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 96.6% 51st pct
3+ bedrooms in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 81.6% 56th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.9% Owned outright ◂ +4.3 pts 53.6%
15.8% Owned with a mortgage +14.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.1% Other tenure ◂ +16.7 pts 4.3%
0.0% Rented +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +3.4 pts 96.6%
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

15.8% 3 bedrooms +34.0 pts ▸ 49.8%
42.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.0 pts 25.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% 5 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +54.8 pts ▸ 54.8%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 2.6% 60th pct
Work from home in Codringtonin Macarthur +7.0 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
26.7% 75th pct 19.6% 59th pct
PT commute in Codringtonin Macarthur even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Codringtonin Macarthur +1 more in Macarthur
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Codringtonin Macarthur +2.13 more in Macarthur
0.00 0th pct 2.13 66th pct
Departures/1k in Codringtonin Macarthur +12.8 more in Macarthur
0.0 0th pct 12.8 59th pct
PT routes in Codringtonin Macarthur +1 more in Macarthur
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 53 81st pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) +13.6 pts ▸ 60.3%
26.7% Worked at home ◂ +7.0 pts 19.6%
0.0% Walked +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.9 pts 16.9%
36.8% 4 or more ◂ +19.9 pts 16.9%
21.1% 2 vehicles +12.8 pts ▸ 33.8%
21.1% 1 vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 25.1%
0.0% No vehicle +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Codringtonin Macarthur +12.4 pts higher in Macarthur gap widening
12.8% 7th pct 25.2% 29th pct
Recent arrivals in Codringtonin Macarthur
— 10.9% 67th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Codringtonin Macarthur +2.3 pts higher in Macarthur gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 39th pct
Participation in Codringtonin Macarthur +33.0 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
88.2% 100th pct 55.3% 33rd pct
Full-time in Codringtonin Macarthur +15.5 pts higher in Codrington gap widening
76.7% 94th pct 61.2% 65th pct

Industries people work in

46.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.5 pts 40.2%
13.3% Other services ◂ +9.7 pts 3.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Construction +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Retail trade +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Education & training +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

60.0% Managers ◂ +29.4 pts 30.6%
20.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.0 pts 5.0%
0.0% Professionals +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Labourers +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
10.0% Technicians & trades +1.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Sales workers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Codringtonin Macarthur +1.9 higher in Macarthur
0.1 40th pct 2.0 66th pct
Types ≤15 min in Codringtonin Macarthur +2.0 more in Macarthur
0.2 43rd pct 2.1 66th pct
15-min city in Codringtonin Macarthur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Codringtonin Macarthur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Codringtonin Macarthur +45.7 pts higher in Macarthur
0.0% 0th pct 45.7% 72nd pct
Walk to school in Codringtonin Macarthur +37.6 pts higher in Macarthur
15.4% 63rd pct 53.0% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Codringtonin Macarthur +52.8 pts higher in Macarthur
0.0% 0th pct 52.8% 65th pct
Walk to health in Codringtonin Macarthur even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Codringtonin Macarthur +18.5 more in Codrington
27.0 70th pct 8.5 38th pct
Intersections/km² in Codringtonin Macarthur +0 higher in Macarthur
0 41st pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Codringtonin Macarthur +0.8 pts higher in Macarthur
3.4% 19th pct 4.2% 32nd pct

Compare Codrington with nearby areas

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Compare Macarthur with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Codrington vs Macarthur [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20602/codrington/vs/SAL21560/macarthur