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Cullen vs Macorna North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Cullen profile · Macorna North profile

Cullen Macorna North

Cullen and Macorna North are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in their age and family makeup; children under 15 make up 22.2% of Cullen's population, while only 9.7% live in Macorna North. Residents in Cullen are also far older, with a typical age of 37 compared to 29 in Macorna North. Other major gaps include health and housing, with long-term health conditions far higher in Cullen (41.7% vs 12.9%) and typical monthly home-loan payments reaching $2,600 in Cullen, which is $1,300 more than in Macorna North.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, a commonality that reflects their rural nature. They also share very similar household sizes, with about 2.7 or 2.8 people per home. While they are alike in this way, they have diverged in other areas; for example, the gap in the number of people who have no religion has grown, with Cullen now far higher than Macorna North.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cullenin Macorna North +5 larger in Cullen gap narrowing
36 22nd pct 31 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39
  • First area, 2021: 36
  • Second area, 2016: 20
  • Second area, 2021: 31
Median age in Cullenin Macorna North +8 yrs older in Cullen gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 29 yrs 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 29 yrs
First Nations in Cullenin Macorna North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Cullenin Macorna North +16.1 pts higher in Macorna North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.1% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Under 15 in Cullenin Macorna North +12.5 pts higher in Cullen gap widening
22.2% 80th pct 9.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
De facto in Cullenin Macorna North +3.8 pts higher in Cullen
27.6% 97th pct 23.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Age structure

33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +20.4 pts 12.9%
16.7% Young adults (25–44) +12.4 pts ▸ 29.0%
22.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.5 pts 9.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +1.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

Marital status

58.6% Never married ◂ +0.7 pts 57.9%
55.2% Married ◂ +23.6 pts 31.6%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cullen Macorna North

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

  • 85+ in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Macorna North: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cullen: 9.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 12.1% females; 50–54 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cullen: 21.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Macorna North: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 18.2% females; 35–39 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cullen: 9.1% males, 9.1% females; 30–34 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Macorna North: 27.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Macorna North: 22.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 9.1% females; 5–9 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 0–4 in Cullen: 0.0% males, 12.1% females; 0–4 in Macorna North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cullenin Macorna North +11.1 pts higher in Cullen gap widening
11.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

77.8% Australia ◂ +6.8 pts 71.0%
8.3% England ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
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

55.6% Australian +2.5 pts ▸ 58.1%
44.4% English ◂ +12.2 pts 32.3%
19.4% Irish ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Greek ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Cullenin Macorna North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cullenin Macorna North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +29.0 pts 71.0%
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 Cullenin Macorna North +18.3 pts higher in Cullen gap widening
66.7% 100th pct 48.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.6%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.4%

Religious affiliation

66.7% No religion ◂ +18.3 pts 48.4%
22.2% Christianity +13.3 pts ▸ 35.5%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

27.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
17.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Cullenin Macorna North +1 more in Cullen
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
156 33rd pct
992 51st pct

Highest year of school

27.6% Year 12 +14.5 pts ▸ 42.1%
41.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%
24.1% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
13.8% Year 11 +12.5 pts ▸ 26.3%

Highest qualification level

62.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.4 pts 23.1%
31.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
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

31.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 30.8%
18.8% Health +12.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Education ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cullenin Macorna North +$92 higher in Cullen gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $462
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Cullenin Macorna North +$125 higher in Cullen gap widening
$1,499 47th pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Cullenin Macorna North +$374 higher in Macorna North gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,999 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
10.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%

Household income distribution

38.5% Under $650 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
38.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.7% Under $650 ◂ +20.1 pts 31.6%
48.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.7 pts 31.6%
10.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cullenin Macorna North +28.8 pts higher in Cullen
41.7% 92nd pct 12.9% 5th pct
Mental health in Cullenin Macorna North +41.7 pts higher in Cullen
41.7% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cullenin Macorna North +1.4 pts higher in Cullen gap narrowing
11.1% 92nd pct 9.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

41.7% Mental health ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
22.2% Asthma ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
19.4% Arthritis ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% Other condition ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.1% Diabetes ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.3% None +22.3 pts ▸ 80.6%
22.2% One condition ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
11.1% Three or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Two conditions ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

27.6% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
17.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
Unpaid child care in Cullenin Macorna North
37.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
Defence service in Cullenin Macorna North
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cullenin Macorna North
10.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cullenin Macorna North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cullenin Macorna North +0.1 larger in Macorna North gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Cullenin Macorna North +13.6 pts higher in Macorna North
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Family composition

64.7% Couples with children ◂ +37.4 pts 27.3%
32.4% Couples without children +13.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% One-parent families +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 4 people ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
30.8% 2 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 3 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cullenin Macorna North +$22 higher in Cullen
$195 24th pct $173 19th pct
Mortgage in Cullenin Macorna North +$1,300 higher in Cullen
$2,600 88th pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,871
  • First area, 2021: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

61.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Owned outright ◂ +7.7 pts 23.1%
0.0% Rented even 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

53.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
46.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +23.1 pts 23.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Cullenin Macorna North
30.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cullenin Macorna North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
86 100th pct

How people get to work

60.9% Car (driver) ◂ +19.2 pts 41.7%
30.4% Worked at home ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
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

46.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
46.2% 4 or more ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
23.1% 3 vehicles even 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cullenin Macorna North +8.1 pts higher in Cullen
44.1% 86th pct 36.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
79.3% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.8%
  • First area, 2021: 79.3%
69.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.0%
  • First area, 2021: 69.6%

Industries people work in

39.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +44.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.0% Construction ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Retail trade ◂ +13.0 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.0% Labourers +28.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
39.1% Managers ◂ +14.1 pts 25.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cullenin Macorna North +0.2 higher in Cullen
0.2 45th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Cullenin Macorna North +0.2 more in Cullen
0.3 46th pct 0.1 35th pct
15-min city in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cullenin Macorna North +20.6 pts higher in Cullen
27.3% 57th pct 6.7% 45th pct
Walk to health in Cullenin Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cullenin Macorna North +23.3 more in Cullen
55.6 84th pct 32.3 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Cullenin Macorna North even
0 34th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Cullenin Macorna North +0.0 pts higher in Cullen
2.5% 4th pct 2.4% 3rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cullen vs Macorna North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20691/cullen/vs/SAL21566/macorna-north