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Donald vs Massey

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Donald profile · Massey profile

Donald Massey

Donald and Massey are two neighbouring Victorian areas with very different population profiles. Donald is a larger centre where residents are far older, with a typical age of 52 and 31.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Massey is sparsely populated and has a much younger feel, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of the population. Donald is also more developed, with a walkability score described as somewhat walkable, while Massey is car-dependent.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of people who speak little or no English. They also share similar typical weekly personal incomes, with Donald at $604 and Massey at $649. While they are alike in these areas, other gaps have shifted since 2011. For example, the gap in the number of people who have moved in the last five years has widened, with 30.7% of Donald residents moving recently compared to 0.0% in Massey.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Donaldin Massey +1,449 larger in Donald gap steady
1,472 75th pct 23 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,693
  • First area, 2016: 1,498
  • First area, 2021: 1,472
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 23
Median age in Donaldin Massey +9 yrs older in Donald gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Donaldin Massey +2.5 pts higher in Donald
2.5% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Donaldin Massey +18.6 pts higher in Donald
31.7% 88th pct 13.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Under 15 in Donaldin Massey +10.4 pts higher in Massey
15.7% 40th pct 26.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
10.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%

Age structure

31.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.6 pts 13.0%
27.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.6 pts 17.4%
15.7% Children (0–14) +10.4 pts ▸ 26.1%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.2% Married +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
29.0% Never married ◂ +4.0 pts 25.0%
11.6% Widowed ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Donald Massey

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

  • 85+ in Donald: 2.0% males, 3.7% females; 85+ in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Donald: 2.4% males, 3.1% females; 80–84 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Donald: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 75–79 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Donald: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 70–74 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Donald: 3.5% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Donald: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 60–64 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Donald: 3.7% males, 4.4% females; 55–59 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Donald: 2.6% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Donald: 3.2% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Donald: 2.6% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Donald: 1.3% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Donald: 2.2% males, 2.3% females; 30–34 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Donald: 2.2% males, 2.1% females; 25–29 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Donald: 2.8% males, 1.3% females; 20–24 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Donald: 2.6% males, 1.8% females; 15–19 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Donald: 3.4% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Donald: 2.4% males, 2.0% females; 5–9 in Massey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Donald: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Massey: 0.0% males, 100.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Donaldin Massey +8.1 pts higher in Donald
8.1% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

82.3% Australia ◂ +17.1 pts 65.2%
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 +0.3 pts ▸ 43.5%
39.8% Australian ◂ +5.0 pts 34.8%
13.2% Scottish +12.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
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

Other language in Donaldin Massey +5.1 pts higher in Donald
5.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Donaldin Massey +0.2 pts higher in Donald
0.2% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

87.1% English only ◂ +21.9 pts 65.2%
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 Massey +9.2 pts higher in Donald
39.6% 47th pct 30.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.4%

Religious affiliation

49.9% Christianity ◂ +10.8 pts 39.1%
39.6% No religion ◂ +9.2 pts 30.4%
8.8% Not stated +21.6 pts ▸ 30.4%
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

Year 12 in Donaldin Massey +18.6 pts higher in Donald
33.6% 20th pct 15.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Bachelor+ in Donaldin Massey +9.5 pts higher in Donald
9.5% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Donaldin Massey
12.99 80th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Donaldin Massey +3 more in Donald
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
67 20th pct
971 38th pct

Highest year of school

33.6% Year 12 ◂ +18.6 pts 15.0%
18.5% Year 11 +6.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.0% Year 10 +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
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 Donaldin Massey +$45 higher in Massey gap narrowing
$604 25th pct $649 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $411
  • First area, 2016: $489
  • First area, 2021: $604
  • Second area, 2016: $333
  • Second area, 2021: $649
Household income in Donaldin Massey +$111 higher in Donald gap steady
$1,044 16th pct $933 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $739
  • First area, 2016: $842
  • First area, 2021: $1,044
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $933
Family income in Donaldin Massey +$34 higher in Massey gap narrowing
$1,465 25th pct $1,499 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,002
  • First area, 2016: $1,171
  • First area, 2021: $1,465
  • Second area, 2016: $649
  • Second area, 2021: $1,499
High earners in Donaldin Massey +3.2 pts higher in Donald
3.2% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Donaldin Massey
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

48.5% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 40.0%
32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.9 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 Massey +0.5 pts higher in Donald
39.7% 89th pct 39.1% 88th pct
Mental health in Donaldin Massey +10.5 pts higher in Donald
10.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Donaldin Massey +10.9 pts higher in Donald
10.9% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.0% Cancer +12.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
14.8% Arthritis ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Diabetes +4.6 pts ▸ 13.0%
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%
8.1% Heart disease ◂ +8.1 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 ◂ +15.9 pts 34.8%
23.9% One condition ◂ +10.9 pts 13.0%
9.4% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Three or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Donaldin Massey +13.1 pts higher in Donald
28.1% 82nd pct 15.0% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid carers in Donaldin Massey +20.3 pts higher in Massey
14.7% 71st pct 35.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Unpaid child care in Donaldin Massey +19.0 pts higher in Donald
19.0% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Donaldin Massey
2.6% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Donaldin Massey +25.9 pts higher in Donald
25.9% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Donaldin Massey +0.1 larger in Massey gap steady
2.1 19th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Donaldin Massey
13.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Living alone in Donaldin Massey
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 ◂ +29.4 pts 20.0%
36.5% Couples without children +10.1 pts ▸ 46.7%
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 +21.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
35.4% 2 people +24.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
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

$180 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: $110
  • First area, 2016: $160
  • First area, 2021: $180
$815 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $780
  • First area, 2021: $815
People / bedroom in Donaldin Massey even gap steady
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: 0.60
  • 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 Massey
49.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.7%
  • First area, 2016: 49.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.0%
Separate houses in Donaldin Massey
93.7% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 92.3%
  • First area, 2016: 91.0%
  • First area, 2021: 93.7%
3+ bedrooms in Donaldin Massey
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 +104.9 pts ▸ 160.0%
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 Massey
8.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
PT commute in Donaldin Massey
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Donaldin Massey +3 more in Donald
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Donaldin Massey +2.04 more in Donald
2.04 65th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Donaldin Massey +19.0 more in Donald
19.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Donaldin Massey +3 more in Donald
3 79th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Donaldin Massey
68 90th pct

How people get to work

8.3% Worked at home +71.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
63.3% Car (driver) ◂ +3.3 pts 60.0%
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

38.2% 2 vehicles +61.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.8% 1 vehicle +25.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
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 Massey +30.7 pts higher in Donald
30.7% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Recent arrivals in Donaldin Massey
21.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Donaldin Massey
4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Donaldin Massey +23.1 pts higher in Donald
48.1% 18th pct 25.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 52.9%
  • First area, 2016: 45.4%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Full-time in Donaldin Massey
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 +84.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 +62.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
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 Massey +5.4 higher in Donald
5.4 85th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Donaldin Massey +6.1 more in Donald
6.1 89th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Donaldin Massey +76.2 pts higher in Donald
76.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Donaldin Massey +74.4 pts higher in Donald
74.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Donaldin Massey +48.7 pts higher in Donald
48.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Donaldin Massey +85.9 pts higher in Donald
85.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Donaldin Massey +93.2 pts higher in Donald
93.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Donaldin Massey +50.1 pts higher in Donald
50.1% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Donaldin Massey +26.5 more in Donald
26.5 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Donaldin Massey even
1 52nd pct 1 41st pct
Mean slope in Donaldin Massey +0.1 pts higher in Donald
1.9% 0th pct 1.8% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Donald vs Massey [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20770/donald/vs/SAL21622/massey