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Donald vs Laen North

Name: Donald vs Laen North — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Donald profile · Laen North profile

Donald Laen North

Donald and Laen North are nearby Victorian areas with very different levels of development. Donald is a more established hub where 74.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 85.9% are near a school. In contrast, Laen North is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services. These differences extend to housing and income, with typical weekly incomes well higher in Laen North at $1,312 compared to $1,044 in Donald, though typical monthly home-loan payments are also far higher in Laen North at $3,000.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their typical personal incomes, which remain almost identical at around $600 a week. However, the gap in walkability is stark; Donald is considered somewhat walkable and has three public transport routes, while Laen North has none. This contrast is further highlighted by the typical age of residents, who are noticeably older in Donald at 52 compared to 45 in Laen North.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $2,185 higher in Laen North Population: 1,458 larger in Donald Median age: 7 yrs older in Donald Household size: 0.4 larger in Laen North Household income: $268 higher in Laen North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Donald in Laen North +1,458 larger in Donald gap steady

1,472 75th pct 14 10th pct

Median age in Donald in Laen North +7 yrs older in Donald gap narrowing

52 yrs 77th pct 45 yrs 50th pct

Age structure

27.0% Older adults (45–64) +8.7 pts ▸ 35.7%

31.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.1 pts 28.6%

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

46.2% Married +28.8 pts ▸ 75.0%

29.0% Never married +4.3 pts ▸ 33.3%

11.6% Widowed ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

10.1% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Donald Laen North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

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

39.8% Australian +10.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

43.1% English +6.9 pts ▸ 50.0%

13.2% Scottish +8.2 pts ▸ 21.4%

13.2% Irish ◂ +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

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

Religious affiliation

49.9% Christianity +7.2 pts ▸ 57.1%

39.6% No religion +17.5 pts ▸ 57.1%

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

Schools/1k kids in Donald in Laen North

12.99 80th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Donald in Laen North +3 more in Donald

3 67th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Donald in Laen North

67 20th pct —

ICSEA in Donald in Laen North

971 38th pct —

Highest year of school

33.6% Year 12 +11.8 pts ▸ 45.5%

18.5% Year 11 +8.7 pts ▸ 27.3%

20.0% Year 10 +7.2 pts ▸ 27.3%

16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.9% Certificate III / IV +22.1 pts ▸ 60.0%

14.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

2.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.2% Engineering & related ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

11.1% Health ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

10.8% Management & commerce ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

8.7% Education ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

6.3% Society & culture ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Donald in Laen North +$5 higher in Donald gap narrowing

$604 25th pct $599 25th pct

Household income in Donald in Laen North +$268 higher in Laen North gap widening

$1,044 16th pct $1,312 33rd pct

Family income in Donald in Laen North +$91 higher in Donald

$1,465 25th pct $1,374 19th pct

Household income distribution

34.6% $650–$1,499 +48.7 pts ▸ 83.3%

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

48.5% Under $650 ◂ +23.5 pts 25.0%

32.9% $650–$1,499 +0.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

8.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Arthritis +28.0 pts ▸ 42.9%

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 ◂ +7.8 pts 42.9%

23.9% One condition +18.9 pts ▸ 42.9%

9.4% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

6.5% Three or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Donald in Laen North +37 larger in Donald

37 74th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Donald in Laen North

23 yrs 38th pct —

Median income in Donald in Laen North

$550 39th pct —

Household income in Donald in Laen North

$1,593 46th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Donald in Laen North +0.4 larger in Laen North gap widening

2.1 19th pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

49.4% Couples with children +14.3 pts ▸ 63.6%

36.5% Couples without children ◂ +0.2 pts 36.4%

13.3% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

1.7% Other families ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.2% 1 person ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%

35.4% 2 people ◂ +35.4 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 Donald in Laen North

$180 20th pct —

Mortgage in Donald in Laen North +$2,185 higher in Laen North

$815 10th pct $3,000 92nd pct

People / bedroom in Donald in Laen North even

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

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

18.0% 4 bedrooms +48.6 pts ▸ 66.7%

55.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +55.1 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

PT stops in Donald in Laen North +3 more in Donald

3 72nd pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Donald in Laen North +2.04 more in Donald

2.04 65th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Donald in Laen North +19.0 more in Donald

19.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Donald in Laen North +3 more in Donald

3 79th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Donald in Laen North

68 90th pct —

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) ◂ +63.3 pts 0.0%

8.3% Worked at home +47.3 pts ▸ 55.6%

10.4% Walked ◂ +10.4 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

12.9% 3 vehicles +37.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

38.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%

34.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%

8.0% 4 or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

5.6% No vehicle ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

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 +27.1 pts ▸ 44.4%

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 Donald in Laen North +5.2 higher in Donald

5.4 85th pct 0.1 40th pct

Types ≤15 min in Donald in Laen North +6.0 more in Donald

6.1 89th pct 0.1 39th pct

15-min city in Donald in Laen North +76.2 pts higher in Donald

76.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Donald in Laen North +74.4 pts higher in Donald

74.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Donald in Laen North +48.7 pts higher in Donald

48.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Donald in Laen North +85.9 pts higher in Donald

85.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Donald in Laen North +83.2 pts higher in Donald

93.2% 82nd pct 10.0% 47th pct

Walk to health in Donald in Laen North +50.1 pts higher in Donald

50.1% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Donald in Laen North +116.4 more in Laen North

26.5 70th pct 142.9 89th pct

Intersections/km² in Donald in Laen North even

1 52nd pct 1 41st pct

Mean slope in Donald in Laen North +0.3 pts higher in Laen North

1.9% 0th pct 2.2% 0th pct

Compare Donald with nearby areas

Laen East Gil Gil Litchfield Rich Avon Laen North Massey Jeffcott North Laen

Compare Laen North with nearby areas

Laen Lawler Laen East Litchfield Rich Avon Rich Avon West Carron Donald

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Donald vs Laen North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20770/donald/vs/SAL21424/laen-north