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Fawcett vs Yarck

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Fawcett profile · Yarck profile

Fawcett Yarck

Yarck and Fawcett are two nearby rural areas in Victoria, though they differ significantly in wealth and education. Fawcett has a much more qualified workforce, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 14.1% in Yarck. This is consistent with higher earnings in Fawcett, where the typical household income is $2,035 per week, far higher than the $1,178 in Yarck. In contrast, Yarck has a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (39.2%) and a higher proportion of one-parent families (10.3%).

Everyday life in both places shares several common traits, such as a similar proportion of people aged 65 and over and an identical average of 2.3 people per home. Both areas have a high rate of home ownership, with about 58% of homes owned outright. However, the two areas have diverged in other ways; for example, the gap in volunteers is widening, with 41.8% of Fawcett residents volunteering compared to 25.3% in Yarck.

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Where they differ most

Population: 112 larger in Yarck No religion: 16.9 pts higher in Fawcett Volunteering: 16.5 pts higher in Fawcett Work from home: 15.5 pts higher in Fawcett Rent: $225 higher in Fawcett

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fawcettin Yarck +112 larger in Yarck gap steady
82 36th pct 194 53rd pct
Median age in Fawcettin Yarck +2 yrs older in Yarck gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Fawcettin Yarck +1.6 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
3.7% 65th pct 2.1% 51st pct
Aged 65+ in Fawcettin Yarck +0.7 pts higher in Yarck gap narrowing
25.6% 76th pct 26.3% 78th pct
Under 15 in Fawcettin Yarck +7.8 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
17.1% 50th pct 9.3% 14th pct
De facto in Fawcettin Yarck +2.5 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
13.0% 57th pct 10.5% 36th pct

Age structure

39.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.4 pts 37.6%
25.6% Seniors (65+) +0.7 pts ▸ 26.3%
3.7% Young adults (25–44) +13.9 pts ▸ 17.5%
17.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.8 pts 9.3%
4.9% Youth (15–24) +2.9 pts ▸ 7.7%

Marital status

52.2% Married +4.2 pts ▸ 56.5%
29.9% Never married ◂ +3.4 pts 26.5%
19.4% Divorced ◂ +13.5 pts 5.9%
4.5% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.5% Widowed ◂ +0.4 pts 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Fawcett Yarck

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fawcettin Yarck +8.7 pts higher in Yarck gap widening
3.7% 16th pct 12.4% 55th pct

Country of birth

89.0% Australia ◂ +9.1 pts 79.9%
0.0% England +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Philippines +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

52.4% English ◂ +9.7 pts 42.8%
35.4% Australian +14.1 pts ▸ 49.5%
23.2% Irish ◂ +13.9 pts 9.3%
11.0% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
8.5% German ◂ +0.3 pts 8.2%
0.0% Dutch +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Filipino +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Fawcettin Yarck +3.7 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
3.7% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Fawcettin Yarck even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

98.8% English only ◂ +6.0 pts 92.8%
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 Fawcettin Yarck +16.9 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
65.9% 100th pct 49.0% 76th pct

Religious affiliation

65.9% No religion ◂ +16.9 pts 49.0%
36.6% Christianity +3.1 pts ▸ 39.7%
3.7% Not stated +5.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
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 Fawcettin Yarck +1.0 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
43.3% 46th pct 42.2% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in Fawcettin Yarck +11.3 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
25.4% 78th pct 14.1% 48th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fawcettin Yarck even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

43.3% Year 12 ◂ +1.0 pts 42.2%
23.9% Year 10 ◂ +3.4 pts 20.5%
22.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 18.6%
10.4% Year 9 or below +6.3 pts ▸ 16.8%

Highest qualification level

35.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.1 pts 35.4%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.7 pts ▸ 24.4%
16.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.8 pts 15.9%
10.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.7 pts 9.8%
8.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 3.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Field of qualification

10.4% Society & culture +9.1 pts ▸ 19.5%
10.4% Management & commerce +7.9 pts ▸ 18.3%
14.6% Engineering & related +2.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.6% Health ◂ +2.4 pts 12.2%
10.4% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 7.3%
8.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.2 pts 6.1%
0.0% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Creative arts +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Fawcettin Yarck +$344 higher in Fawcett gap widening
$982 80th pct $638 30th pct
Household income in Fawcettin Yarck +$857 higher in Fawcett gap widening
$2,035 77th pct $1,178 24th pct
Family income in Fawcettin Yarck +$883 higher in Fawcett gap widening
$2,299 73rd pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Fawcettin Yarck +11.2 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
19.4% 88th pct 8.2% 51st pct
High-income homes in Fawcettin Yarck +14.6 pts higher in Yarck gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.6% 46th pct

Household income distribution

72.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +48.3 pts 24.4%
9.1% $650–$1,499 +23.8 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% Under $650 +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Personal income distribution

50.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.8 pts 32.9%
26.9% Under $650 +21.4 pts ▸ 48.2%
13.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.3 pts 4.1%
10.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.6 pts 8.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fawcettin Yarck +11.1 pts higher in Yarck
28.0% 46th pct 39.2% 88th pct
Mental health in Fawcettin Yarck +4.7 pts higher in Yarck
6.1% 31st pct 10.8% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Fawcettin Yarck +3.6 pts higher in Yarck gap widening
3.7% 38th pct 7.2% 76th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.9% Arthritis +1.7 pts ▸ 17.5%
15.9% Asthma ◂ +6.1 pts 9.8%
12.2% Other condition ◂ +4.5 pts 7.7%
6.1% Mental health +4.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Heart disease +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
3.7% Cancer +1.5 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Diabetes +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 2.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.0% None ◂ +18.3 pts 53.6%
11.0% One condition +14.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
12.2% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 9.8%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 4.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fawcettin Yarck +16.5 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
41.8% 95th pct 25.3% 76th pct
Unpaid carers in Fawcettin Yarck +1.7 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
13.4% 57th pct 11.8% 40th pct
Unpaid child care in Fawcettin Yarck +13.4 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
32.8% 84th pct 19.4% 24th pct
Defence service in Fawcettin Yarck +12.3 pts higher in Fawcett
14.7% 100th pct 2.4% 45th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fawcettin Yarck +8.0 pts higher in Yarck gap narrowing
17.9% 18th pct 25.9% 60th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fawcettin Yarck +1 larger in Yarck
3 43rd pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Fawcettin Yarck +10 yrs older in Yarck
21 yrs 29th pct 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Fawcettin Yarck +$375 higher in Fawcett
$725 58th pct $350 12th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fawcettin Yarck even gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Fawcettin Yarck +10.3 pts higher in Yarck gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.3% 46th pct
Living alone in Fawcettin Yarck +10.8 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
36.4% 87th pct 25.6% 57th pct

Family composition

54.8% Couples with children ◂ +6.7 pts 48.1%
34.2% Couples without children +8.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +10.6 pts ▸ 43.9%
36.4% 1 person ◂ +10.8 pts 25.6%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +3.5 pts 14.6%
9.1% 4 people ◂ +0.6 pts 8.5%
9.1% 5 people ◂ +5.4 pts 3.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fawcettin Yarck +$225 higher in Fawcett
$425 86th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Fawcettin Yarck +$221 higher in Fawcett gap widening
$1,560 46th pct $1,339 31st pct
People / bedroom in Fawcettin Yarck even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Fawcettin Yarck +3.6 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
12.1% 34th pct 8.5% 22nd pct
Owned outright in Fawcettin Yarck +0.3 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
57.6% 88th pct 57.3% 88th pct
Separate houses in Fawcettin Yarck +2.4 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 97.6% 55th pct
3+ bedrooms in Fawcettin Yarck +12.9 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
78.8% 48th pct 65.9% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.6% Owned outright ◂ +0.3 pts 57.3%
45.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.5 pts 32.9%
12.1% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 8.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.4 pts 97.6%
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

45.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 29.3%
33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.4 pts 32.9%
15.2% 2 bedrooms +6.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% 5 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

75.0% $350–$549 ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

26.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.7 pts 25.9%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Under $1,000 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Fawcettin Yarck even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Fawcettin Yarck +15.5 pts higher in Fawcett gap widening
33.3% 86th pct 17.8% 54th pct
PT commute in Fawcettin Yarck even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Fawcettin Yarck +2 more in Yarck
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Fawcettin Yarck +10.31 more in Yarck
0.00 0th pct 10.31 87th pct
Departures/1k in Fawcettin Yarck +134.0 more in Yarck
0.0 0th pct 134.0 72nd pct
PT routes in Fawcettin Yarck +1 more in Yarck
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Fawcettin Yarck
— 24 62nd pct
Drive to city in Fawcettin Yarck +20 longer in Fawcett
121 81st pct 101 70th pct

How people get to work

64.6% Car (driver) ◂ +13.1 pts 51.5%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +15.5 pts 17.8%
8.3% Walked +1.6 pts ▸ 9.9%
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

51.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 40.0%
15.2% 1 vehicle +15.5 pts ▸ 30.7%
24.2% 4 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 16.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +18.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fawcettin Yarck +6.3 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
34.1% 61st pct 27.8% 38th pct
Recent arrivals in Fawcettin Yarck
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fawcettin Yarck +3.8 pts higher in Yarck gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 53rd pct
Participation in Fawcettin Yarck +14.4 pts higher in Fawcett gap narrowing
76.1% 90th pct 61.8% 54th pct
Full-time in Fawcettin Yarck +11.1 pts higher in Fawcett gap steady
64.6% 77th pct 53.5% 27th pct

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.1 pts ▸ 23.8%
16.7% Construction ◂ +3.8 pts 12.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
10.4% Professional & technical ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Public administration & safety +0.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
6.3% Health care & social assistance +2.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
8.3% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 5.9%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +2.3 pts 4.0%
6.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.3 pts 4.0%
6.3% Education & training ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%
0.0% Other services +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Managers ◂ +5.5 pts 25.7%
29.2% Professionals ◂ +17.3 pts 11.9%
6.3% Community & personal service +13.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
8.3% Machinery operators & drivers +7.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.4% Clerical & administrative +3.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
6.3% Technicians & trades +3.7 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.3% Labourers ◂ +0.4 pts 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Fawcettin Yarck +2.3 higher in Yarck
0.3 46th pct 2.6 70th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fawcettin Yarck +2.4 more in Yarck
0.4 48th pct 2.8 71st pct
15-min city in Fawcettin Yarck +44.5 pts higher in Yarck
0.0% 0th pct 44.5% 78th pct
Walk to shops in Fawcettin Yarck +48.0 pts higher in Yarck
0.0% 0th pct 48.0% 79th pct
Walk to transit in Fawcettin Yarck +32.5 pts higher in Yarck
0.0% 0th pct 32.5% 68th pct
Walk to school in Fawcettin Yarck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fawcettin Yarck +29.5 pts higher in Yarck
17.5% 51st pct 47.0% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Fawcettin Yarck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fawcettin Yarck +52.9 more in Yarck
24.4 67th pct 77.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Fawcettin Yarck +1 higher in Yarck
0 22nd pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Fawcettin Yarck +1.2 pts higher in Fawcett
8.0% 71st pct 6.8% 61st pct

Compare Fawcett with nearby areas

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Compare Yarck with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fawcett vs Yarck [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20908/fawcett/vs/SAL22908/yarck