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Donald vs Laen East

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Donald profile · Laen East profile

Donald Laen East

Donald and Laen East are neighbours in Victoria, but they offer very different lifestyles. Donald is a more developed hub where 76.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, while Laen East is largely non-residential with only six people. Life in Donald is more walkable and connected, with a walkability score of 5.4 (somewhat walkable) and three schools within 3 km. In contrast, Laen East is car-dependent, with a score of 0.2. Donald also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 37 people compared to none in Laen East.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly family income, which is $1,465 in Donald and $1,437 in Laen East. This financial commonality exists despite other differences, such as the typical weekly household income being well higher in Laen East at $1,375, compared to $1,044 in Donald. While both areas are well below the national figure for income, Donald's typical weekly rent is well higher at $180, compared to $135 in Laen East.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Donaldin Laen East +1,466 larger in Donald gap steady
1,472 75th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,693
  • First area, 2016: 1,498
  • First area, 2021: 1,472
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Donaldin Laen East +2 yrs older in Laen East gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 54 yrs
First Nations in Donaldin Laen East
2.5% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
31.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
15.7% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
10.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%

Age structure

27.0% Older adults (45–64) +106.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
31.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
15.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

29.0% Never married +87.6 pts ▸ 116.7%
46.2% Married +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.6% Widowed ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Donaldin Laen East
8.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%

Country of birth

82.3% Australia +17.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.0% England ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.1% English +106.9 pts ▸ 150.0%
39.8% Australian +43.5 pts ▸ 83.3%
13.2% Irish +36.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.2% Scottish ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% German ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Filipino ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Donaldin Laen East
5.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
Limited English in Donaldin Laen East
0.2% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

87.1% English only +12.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Donaldin Laen East
39.6% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.6%

Religious affiliation

39.6% No religion +93.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
49.9% Christianity +0.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Not stated ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
9.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
Schools/1k kids in Donaldin Laen East
12.99 80th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Donaldin Laen East +3 more in Donald
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
67 20th pct
971 38th pct

Highest year of school

20.0% Year 10 +67.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
33.6% Year 12 ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%
18.5% Year 11 ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Donaldin Laen East +$102 higher in Laen East gap narrowing
$604 25th pct $706 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: $411
  • First area, 2016: $489
  • First area, 2021: $604
  • Second area, 2016: $649
  • Second area, 2021: $706
Household income in Donaldin Laen East +$331 higher in Laen East
$1,044 16th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $739
  • First area, 2016: $842
  • First area, 2021: $1,044
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Donaldin Laen East +$28 higher in Donald
$1,465 25th pct $1,437 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,002
  • First area, 2016: $1,171
  • First area, 2021: $1,465
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
High earners in Donaldin Laen East
3.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
High-income homes in Donaldin Laen East
6.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%

Household income distribution

34.6% $650–$1,499 +65.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.8% Under $650 ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
23.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.9% $650–$1,499 +33.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
48.5% Under $650 ◂ +48.5 pts 0.0%
8.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Donaldin Laen East
39.7% 89th pct
Mental health in Donaldin Laen East
10.5% 72nd pct
Needs assistance in Donaldin Laen East
10.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Arthritis ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Mental health ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Other condition ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% Diabetes ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
8.1% Heart disease ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dementia ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.7% None +116.0 pts ▸ 166.7%
23.9% One condition ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Three or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Donaldin Laen East
28.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
Unpaid carers in Donaldin Laen East
14.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
Unpaid child care in Donaldin Laen East
19.0% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
Defence service in Donaldin Laen East
2.6% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Donaldin Laen East
25.9% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Donaldin Laen East +37 larger in Donald
37 74th pct 0 0th pct
23 yrs 38th pct
Median income in Donaldin Laen East
$550 39th pct
Household income in Donaldin Laen East
$1,593 46th pct
Indigenous language in Donaldin Laen East
21.6% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Donaldin Laen East +0.2 larger in Laen East gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
13.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Living alone in Donaldin Laen East
38.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%

Family composition

49.4% Couples with children +0.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.5% Couples without children +13.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.3% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other families ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.4% 2 people +64.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.2% 1 person ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% 3 people ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% 4 people ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Donaldin Laen East +$45 higher in Donald
$180 20th pct $135 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $110
  • First area, 2016: $160
  • First area, 2021: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $135
Mortgage in Donaldin Laen East +$73 higher in Laen East
$815 10th pct $888 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $780
  • First area, 2021: $815
  • Second area, 2021: $888
People / bedroom in Donaldin Laen East even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
19.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.5%
Owned outright in Donaldin Laen East
49.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.7%
  • First area, 2016: 49.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.0%
Separate houses in Donaldin Laen East
93.7% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 92.3%
  • First area, 2016: 91.0%
  • First area, 2021: 93.7%
3+ bedrooms in Donaldin Laen East
76.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.0%
  • First area, 2016: 74.4%
  • First area, 2021: 76.0%

How homes are owned or rented

49.0% Owned outright +51.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
19.5% Rented ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Not stated ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.7% Separate house +6.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.1% 3 bedrooms +44.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
17.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% 5 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

5.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
Work from home in Donaldin Laen East
8.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Donaldin Laen East +3 more in Donald
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Donaldin Laen East +2.04 more in Donald
2.04 65th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Donaldin Laen East +19.0 more in Donald
19.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Donaldin Laen East +3 more in Donald
3 79th pct 0 0th pct
68 90th pct

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) +61.7 pts ▸ 125.0%
10.4% Walked ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Worked at home ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
34.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% 4 or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% No vehicle ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Donaldin Laen East
30.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.7%
Recent arrivals in Donaldin Laen East
21.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Donaldin Laen East
4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Donaldin Laen East
48.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 52.9%
  • First area, 2016: 45.4%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
59.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.9%
  • First area, 2016: 54.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.0%

Industries people work in

15.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
9.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.8% Education & training ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Retail trade ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Construction ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.3% Managers +20.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
17.8% Labourers ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
15.4% Professionals ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
11.3% Community & personal service ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Donaldin Laen East +5.2 higher in Donald
5.4 85th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Donaldin Laen East +5.9 more in Donald
6.1 89th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Donaldin Laen East +76.2 pts higher in Donald
76.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Donaldin Laen East +74.4 pts higher in Donald
74.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Donaldin Laen East +48.7 pts higher in Donald
48.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Donaldin Laen East +85.9 pts higher in Donald
85.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Donaldin Laen East +73.2 pts higher in Donald
93.2% 82nd pct 20.0% 53rd pct
Walk to health in Donaldin Laen East +50.1 pts higher in Donald
50.1% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Donaldin Laen East +140.2 more in Laen East
26.5 70th pct 166.7 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Donaldin Laen East +1 higher in Donald
1 52nd pct 0 41st pct
Mean slope in Donaldin Laen East +2.4 pts higher in Laen East
1.9% 0th pct 4.3% 33rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Donald vs Laen East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20770/donald/vs/SAL21423/laen-east