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Durham Ox vs Fernihurst

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Durham Ox profile · Fernihurst profile

Durham Ox Fernihurst

Durham Ox and Fernihurst are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in their age and income profiles. Fernihurst has a much younger feel, with children under 15 making up 37.5% of the population, while Durham Ox is noticeably older, with 31.7% of residents aged 65 and over. This is mirrored in their finances; the typical weekly personal income in Fernihurst is $1,031, which is far higher than the $612 seen in Durham Ox.

Both areas have followed similar paths since 2011, remaining small and predominantly English-speaking. They share a nearly identical rate of long-term health conditions, at around 40%, which is close to the national figure. While Durham Ox has slightly more public transport options and amenities, both areas are largely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 56.3 pts higher in Durham Ox Housework 15h+: 29.2 pts higher in Durham Ox Year 12: 23.6 pts higher in Fernihurst Under 15: 22.5 pts higher in Fernihurst Needs assistance: 6.7 pts higher in Durham Ox

Demographics & Identity

Population in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +28 larger in Durham Ox gap narrowing
60 31st pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +5 yrs older in Durham Ox gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +12.9 pts higher in Durham Ox gap narrowing
31.7% 88th pct 18.8% 50th pct
Under 15 in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +22.5 pts higher in Fernihurst gap narrowing
15.0% 36th pct 37.5% 100th pct
De facto in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
17.8% 82nd pct —

Age structure

15.0% Children (0–14) +22.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
31.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.9 pts 18.8%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.6 pts 9.4%
20.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +20.8 pts 41.7%
20.8% Never married even 20.8%
14.6% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 12.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Durham Ox Fernihurst

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +5.0 pts higher in Durham Ox gap steady
5.0% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

95.0% Australia ◂ +23.1 pts 71.9%
0.0% England even 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

46.7% Australian ◂ +12.3 pts 34.4%
41.7% English ◂ +19.8 pts 21.9%
20.0% Irish ◂ +7.5 pts 12.5%
15.0% Scottish +3.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
5.0% German +7.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek 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 Durham Oxin Fernihurst even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +28.1 pts 71.9%
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 Durham Oxin Fernihurst +2.7 pts higher in Fernihurst gap narrowing
31.7% 26th pct 34.4% 32nd pct

Religious affiliation

63.3% Christianity ◂ +25.8 pts 37.5%
31.7% No religion +2.7 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Not stated +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
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 Durham Oxin Fernihurst +23.6 pts higher in Fernihurst
30.6% 14th pct 54.2% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +10.4 pts higher in Fernihurst
27.1% 81st pct 37.5% 91st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.6% Year 12 +23.6 pts ▸ 54.2%
22.4% Year 11 ◂ +9.9 pts 12.5%
16.3% Year 10 ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

54.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.2 pts 50.0%
45.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +23.6 pts 22.2%
20.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.2 pts 16.7%
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

50.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +33.3 pts 16.7%
29.2% Engineering & related ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
25.0% Society & culture ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
20.8% Health ◂ +4.2 pts 16.7%
16.7% Management & commerce ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +$419 higher in Fernihurst gap widening
$612 26th pct $1,031 85th pct
Household income in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +$701 higher in Fernihurst gap widening
$1,174 24th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +$501 higher in Fernihurst
$1,374 19th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

26.7% Under $650 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
23.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

54.2% Under $650 ◂ +54.2 pts 0.0%
39.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.7 pts 20.8%
6.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.6 pts higher in Fernihurst
40.0% 89th pct 40.6% 90th pct
Mental health in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +8.3 pts higher in Durham Ox
8.3% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +6.7 pts higher in Durham Ox gap steady
6.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.5 pts 12.5%
15.0% Asthma ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% Mental health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.7% None ◂ +2.9 pts 43.8%
26.7% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 28.1%
5.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +14.6 pts higher in Durham Ox
52.1% 100th pct 37.5% 92nd pct
Unpaid carers in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +12.5 pts higher in Durham Ox
12.5% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +56.3 pts higher in Durham Ox
56.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +29.2 pts higher in Durham Ox
45.8% 100th pct 16.7% 14th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.7 larger in Fernihurst gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
13.3% 14th pct —

Family composition

49.1% Couples with children +3.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
35.8% Couples without children +17.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people +8.9 pts ▸ 55.6%
10.0% 4 people +23.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.7% 3 people ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% 1 person ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
$115 8th pct —
Mortgage in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
$217 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.10 higher in Fernihurst gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
56.7% 87th pct —
Separate houses in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
86.7% 70th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

56.7% Owned outright +43.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Other tenure ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented 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

46.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
40.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
55.9% 100th pct —
PT commute in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +1 more in Durham Ox
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +16.67 more in Durham Ox
16.67 91st pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +266.7 more in Durham Ox
266.7 74th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +2 more in Durham Ox
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
13 50th pct —

How people get to work

55.9% Worked at home ◂ +33.7 pts 22.2%
44.1% Car (driver) ◂ +21.9 pts 22.2%
0.0% Walked +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

35.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
28.6% 3 vehicles +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.7% 4 or more ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +4.0 pts higher in Fernihurst gap steady
14.5% 9th pct 18.5% 13th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +4.2 pts higher in Durham Ox
79.2% 93rd pct 75.0% 89th pct
Full-time in Durham Oxin Fernihurst
61.8% 68th pct —

Industries people work in

82.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.8 pts 55.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail 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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

79.4% Managers ◂ +7.2 pts 72.2%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.5 higher in Durham Ox
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.5 more in Durham Ox
0.5 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +13.6 pts higher in Durham Ox
13.6% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +15.9 pts higher in Durham Ox
15.9% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +50.0 more in Durham Ox
50.0 81st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Durham Oxin Fernihurst even
0 31st pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Durham Oxin Fernihurst +0.7 pts higher in Fernihurst
2.1% 0th pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Compare Fernihurst with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Durham Ox vs Fernihurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20817/durham-ox/vs/SAL20915/fernihurst