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Dixie vs Taroon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Dixie profile · Taroon profile

Dixie Taroon

Dixie (Vic.) and Taroon are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in their people and beliefs; for example, 50.7% of residents in Dixie (Vic.) report having no religion, compared to just 20.0% in Taroon. Taroon is far more likely to have people born overseas (28.0% compared to 7.4% in Dixie (Vic.)) and people in de facto relationships (30.4% versus 9.4%). Education levels also vary, with 58.3% of people in Taroon completing Year 12, which is far higher than the 35.1% in Dixie (Vic.).

These two neighbours are very similar in other ways, as both have an almost identical share of people aged 65 and over, at around 24%. They also share a typical weekly household income of about $1,900 and have no residents who use public transport to get to work. While Dixie (Vic.) has a well higher share of children under 15, the typical personal income and the rate of people moving in the last five years are effectively the same in both places.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 30.7 pts higher in Dixie Mortgage: $8,742 higher in Taroon Participation: 26.2 pts higher in Taroon Year 12: 23.2 pts higher in Taroon De facto: 21.0 pts higher in Taroon

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dixiein Taroon +123 larger in Dixie gap widening
148 48th pct 25 17th pct
Median age in Dixiein Taroon +1 yrs older in Dixie gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Dixiein Taroon +2.7 pts higher in Dixie gap widening
2.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Dixiein Taroon +0.4 pts higher in Taroon gap narrowing
23.6% 71st pct 24.0% 72nd pct
Under 15 in Dixiein Taroon +4.9 pts higher in Dixie gap steady
16.9% 48th pct 12.0% 23rd pct
De facto in Dixiein Taroon +21.0 pts higher in Taroon
9.4% 28th pct 30.4% 100th pct

Age structure

33.1% Older adults (45–64) +2.9 pts ▸ 36.0%
23.6% Seniors (65+) +0.4 pts ▸ 24.0%
18.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.9 pts 12.0%
16.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.9 pts 12.0%
10.1% Young adults (25–44) +1.9 pts ▸ 12.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married +3.7 pts ▸ 60.9%
34.9% Never married +12.9 pts ▸ 47.8%
4.0% Divorced +13.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dixie Taroon

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dixiein Taroon +20.6 pts higher in Taroon gap widening
7.4% 31st pct 28.0% 87th pct

Country of birth

85.8% Australia +22.2 pts ▸ 108.0%
2.0% England ◂ +2.0 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

39.9% Australian +36.1 pts ▸ 76.0%
42.6% English ◂ +6.6 pts 36.0%
20.9% Scottish ◂ +8.9 pts 12.0%
18.9% Irish ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Dutch +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Dixiein Taroon +2.7 pts higher in Dixie gap narrowing
2.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Dixiein Taroon even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.9% English only +14.1 pts ▸ 104.0%
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 Dixiein Taroon +30.7 pts higher in Dixie gap widening
50.7% 80th pct 20.0% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

39.9% Christianity +60.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.7% No religion ◂ +30.7 pts 20.0%
8.1% Not stated ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in Dixiein Taroon +23.2 pts higher in Taroon gap widening
35.1% 24th pct 58.3% 77th pct
Bachelor+ in Dixiein Taroon +0.4 pts higher in Dixie gap narrowing
13.5% 45th pct 13.0% 44th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dixiein Taroon +1 more in Dixie
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Dixiein Taroon
246 42nd pct —
ICSEA in Dixiein Taroon
983 45th pct —

Highest year of school

35.1% Year 12 +23.2 pts ▸ 58.3%
21.9% Year 11 +7.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
10.5% Year 9 or below +14.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.6% Year 10 ◂ +12.1 pts 12.5%

Highest qualification level

34.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.5 pts 33.3%
19.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.0 pts 16.7%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
6.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +17.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
19.7% Engineering & related ◂ +3.0 pts 16.7%
19.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Architecture & building ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Creative arts ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Society & culture ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dixiein Taroon +$21 higher in Dixie gap narrowing
$846 66th pct $825 62nd pct
Household income in Dixiein Taroon +$93 higher in Dixie gap narrowing
$1,968 74th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Dixiein Taroon +$174 higher in Taroon gap widening
$2,200 69th pct $2,374 76th pct
High earners in Dixiein Taroon +5.1 pts higher in Taroon gap steady
7.9% 49th pct 13.0% 73rd pct
High-income homes in Dixiein Taroon
20.4% 63rd pct —

Household income distribution

14.3% $4,000 or more +24.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
20.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
18.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.8% $650–$1,499 +33.1 pts ▸ 60.9%
27.8% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 26.1%
14.3% $1,500–$2,999 +11.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
2.4% $3,000 or more +10.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dixiein Taroon +7.6 pts higher in Dixie
23.6% 25th pct 16.0% 9th pct
Mental health in Dixiein Taroon +10.8 pts higher in Dixie
10.8% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Dixiein Taroon +3.4 pts higher in Dixie gap steady
3.4% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.1% Asthma +13.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.4% Heart disease +14.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.8% Mental health ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Arthritis ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.7% Cancer ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Diabetes ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Stroke ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.5% None +16.5 pts ▸ 80.0%
17.6% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 12.0%
2.7% Two conditions +9.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dixiein Taroon +4.8 pts higher in Dixie gap narrowing
22.2% 68th pct 17.4% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Dixiein Taroon +10.3 pts higher in Dixie gap narrowing
10.3% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Dixiein Taroon +11.4 pts higher in Taroon gap steady
27.8% 63rd pct 39.1% 92nd pct
Defence service in Dixiein Taroon +2.4 pts higher in Dixie
2.4% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dixiein Taroon +1.2 pts higher in Dixie gap narrowing
14.3% 11th pct 13.0% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dixiein Taroon +4 larger in Dixie
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dixiein Taroon
21 yrs 29th pct —
Median income in Dixiein Taroon
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Dixiein Taroon
$1,374 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Dixiein Taroon +0.2 larger in Dixie gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Dixiein Taroon +5.4 pts higher in Dixie
5.4% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Dixiein Taroon
6.1% 0th pct —

Family composition

64.6% Couples with children ◂ +14.6 pts 50.0%
27.7% Couples without children +30.0 pts ▸ 57.7%
5.4% One-parent families ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other families ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.9% 2 people ◂ +16.2 pts 30.8%
16.3% 4 people ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
10.2% 3 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% 5 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% 1 person ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% 6 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dixiein Taroon +$45 higher in Dixie
$245 39th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Dixiein Taroon +$8,742 higher in Taroon
$1,257 27th pct $9,999 100th pct
People / bedroom in Dixiein Taroon +0.10 higher in Dixie gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Dixiein Taroon
10.2% 27th pct —
Owned outright in Dixiein Taroon
36.7% 37th pct —
Separate houses in Dixiein Taroon
98.0% 56th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Dixiein Taroon
79.6% 50th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

44.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.8 pts 23.1%
36.7% Owned outright ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
10.2% Other tenure +20.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
10.2% Rented ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.0% Separate house +2.0 pts ▸ 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

40.8% 4 bedrooms +20.7 pts ▸ 61.5%
32.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +9.6 pts 23.1%
10.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% 5 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
22.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dixiein Taroon
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dixiein Taroon +6.2 pts higher in Taroon
17.6% 53rd pct 23.8% 70th pct
PT commute in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Dixiein Taroon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dixiein Taroon even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dixiein Taroon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

49.4% Car (driver) ◂ +49.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% Worked at home +6.2 pts ▸ 23.8%
11.8% Walked +7.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
5.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.9 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

20.4% 4 or more +33.4 pts ▸ 53.8%
22.4% 3 vehicles +23.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
32.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.9 pts 30.8%
24.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dixiein Taroon +0.2 pts higher in Taroon gap narrowing
24.0% 26th pct 24.1% 26th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Dixiein Taroon +26.2 pts higher in Taroon gap narrowing
65.1% 66th pct 91.3% 100th pct
Full-time in Dixiein Taroon +4.0 pts higher in Dixie
61.2% 65th pct 57.1% 44th pct

Industries people work in

35.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +36.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
9.4% Health care & social assistance +9.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
9.4% Manufacturing ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
4.7% Construction ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Retail trade ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Education & training ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%

Occupations people work in

32.9% Managers +38.5 pts ▸ 71.4%
16.5% Labourers ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
14.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
11.8% Community & personal service ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Professionals ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dixiein Taroon +0.1 higher in Dixie
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dixiein Taroon +0.1 more in Dixie
0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dixiein Taroon +12.5 pts higher in Dixie
12.5% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dixiein Taroon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dixiein Taroon +13.5 more in Dixie
13.5 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Dixiein Taroon even
0 36th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Dixiein Taroon +2.0 pts higher in Dixie
5.2% 45th pct 3.3% 17th pct

Compare Dixie with nearby areas

Taroon Elingamite North Terang Ecklin South Cobrico Elingamite Noorat Noorat East

Compare Taroon with nearby areas

Dixie Laang Ecklin South Garvoc Terang Naringal East Ayrford Elingamite North

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dixie vs Taroon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20761/dixie/vs/SAL22453/taroon