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Cosgrove South vs Dookie College

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Cosgrove South profile · Dookie College profile

Cosgrove South Dookie College

Cosgrove South and Dookie College are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria, but they have very different residents. Cosgrove South is much older, with a typical age of 57 and 45.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Dookie College is far younger, with a typical age of 20 and no one aged 65 or older. This age gap is mirrored in their backgrounds; 47.1% of people in Dookie College were born overseas and 45.1% use another language at home, while these figures are both 0.0% in Cosgrove South. Dookie College also has a more highly educated workforce, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 8.0% in Cosgrove South.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, as neither area has a walkability score above 0.4 or any public transport stops. They also share a lack of nearby services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. While they are similar in these practical ways, they differ sharply in employment; 81.8% of people in Cosgrove South are employed full-time, whereas that figure is just 25.0% in Dookie College.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 37 yrs older in Cosgrove South Aged 65+: 45.3 pts higher in Cosgrove South Born overseas: 47.1 pts higher in Dookie College Other language: 45.1 pts higher in Dookie College Year 12: 45.3 pts higher in Dookie College

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +2 larger in Cosgrove South gap narrowing
53 29th pct 51 29th pct
Median age in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +37 yrs older in Cosgrove South gap steady
57 yrs 89th pct 20 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +5.9 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 77th pct
Aged 65+ in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +45.3 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
45.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +5.7 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap narrowing
5.7% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
7.3% 18th pct —

Age structure

5.7% Youth (15–24) +57.1 pts ▸ 62.7%
45.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
15.1% Young adults (25–44) +0.6 pts ▸ 15.7%
15.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.4 pts 13.7%
5.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

16.0% Never married +60.0 pts ▸ 76.0%
62.0% Married ◂ +36.0 pts 26.0%
8.0% Divorced ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Widowed ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cosgrove South Dookie College

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +47.1 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 47.1% 100th pct

Country of birth

86.8% Australia ◂ +33.9 pts 52.9%
0.0% India +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% England 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

39.6% Australian ◂ +8.3 pts 31.4%
37.7% English ◂ +10.3 pts 27.5%
0.0% Indian +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
5.7% Scottish +10.0 pts ▸ 15.7%
13.2% Irish ◂ +7.3 pts 5.9%
0.0% Italian +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +45.1 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 45.1% 95th pct
Limited English in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +5.9 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 93rd pct

Language used at home

101.9% English only ◂ +41.1 pts 60.8%
0.0% Hindi +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +10.3 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
37.7% 41st pct 27.5% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

67.9% Christianity ◂ +32.6 pts 35.3%
37.7% No religion ◂ +10.3 pts 27.5%
0.0% Hinduism +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Islam +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Not stated +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +45.3 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
39.1% 34th pct 84.4% 100th pct
Bachelor+ in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +18.0 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
8.0% 22nd pct 26.0% 79th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.1% Year 12 +45.3 pts ▸ 84.4%
23.9% Year 10 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
17.4% Year 11 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

48.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.0 pts 12.0%
16.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 16.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

32.0% Engineering & related ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
16.0% Education ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Society & culture ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +$543 higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
$924 75th pct $381 2nd pct
Household income in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +$2,250 higher in Dookie College
$1,124 21st pct $3,374 100th pct
Family income in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +$1,250 higher in Dookie College
$2,124 64th pct $3,374 95th pct
High earners in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +12.0 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
12.0% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

40.7% Under $650 ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
22.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
11.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.0% Under $650 +56.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
36.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +6.7 pts higher in Cosgrove South
28.3% 47th pct 21.6% 18th pct
Mental health in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +13.9 pts higher in Dookie College
5.7% 28th pct 19.6% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +11.3 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
11.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.7% Mental health +13.9 pts ▸ 19.6%
17.0% Asthma ◂ +9.1 pts 7.8%
0.0% Other condition +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
9.4% Heart disease ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Arthritis ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.8% None ◂ +1.2 pts 68.6%
18.9% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Two conditions +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
5.7% Three or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +14.0 pts higher in Dookie College gap narrowing
18.0% 50th pct 32.0% 88th pct
Unpaid carers in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +16.0 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap narrowing
16.0% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +16.0 pts higher in Dookie College gap narrowing
12.0% 9th pct 28.0% 64th pct
Defence service in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +10.0 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap narrowing
22.0% 37th pct 12.0% 9th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +3 larger in Dookie College
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
— 20 yrs 25th pct
Median income in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
— $350 12th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +1.3 larger in Dookie College
2.0 14th pct 3.3 91st pct
One-parent in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
51.9% 100th pct —

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +75.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
41.2% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 37.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 4 people +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
51.9% 1 person ◂ +51.9 pts 0.0%
44.4% 2 people ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
11.1% 5 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +$15 higher in Cosgrove South
$200 25th pct $185 22nd pct
Mortgage in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
$1,300 29th pct —
People / bedroom in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +0.50 higher in Dookie College
0.60 7th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
14.8% 44th pct —
Owned outright in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
59.3% 90th pct —
Separate houses in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
77.8% 45th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

14.8% Rented +85.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
59.3% Owned outright ◂ +59.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
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

63.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +63.0 pts 0.0%
18.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

75.0% $200–$349 ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +27.3 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap narrowing
27.3% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
128 85th pct —

How people get to work

54.5% Car (driver) ◂ +8.7 pts 45.8%
27.3% Worked at home ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Walked +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
13.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

29.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
25.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
22.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
18.5% 4 or more ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +48.5 pts higher in Dookie College gap narrowing
26.0% 32nd pct 74.5% 100th pct
Recent arrivals in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College
— 37.5% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +11.5 pts higher in Dookie College gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.5% 92nd pct
Participation in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +8.0 pts higher in Dookie College gap narrowing
44.0% 12th pct 52.0% 25th pct
Full-time in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +56.8 pts higher in Cosgrove South gap widening
81.8% 99th pct 25.0% 0th pct

Industries people work in

59.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.6 pts 12.5%
0.0% Education & training +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Retail trade +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
18.2% Other services ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

68.2% Managers ◂ +68.2 pts 0.0%
22.7% Professionals +6.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% Sales workers +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
18.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +0.2 higher in Dookie College
0.2 45th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +0.1 more in Dookie College
0.3 46th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +13.0 pts higher in Dookie College
28.1% 57th pct 41.0% 61st pct
Walk to health in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +16.6 more in Cosgrove South
75.5 86th pct 58.8 85th pct
Intersections/km² in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +2 higher in Dookie College
0 31st pct 3 61st pct
Mean slope in Cosgrove Southin Dookie College +2.7 pts higher in Dookie College
5.1% 44th pct 7.8% 69th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cosgrove South vs Dookie College [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20651/cosgrove-south/vs/SAL20778/dookie-college