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Forge Creek vs Ocean Grange

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Forge Creek profile · Ocean Grange profile

Forge Creek Ocean Grange

Forge Creek and Ocean Grange are two rural Victorian areas with very different profiles. Forge Creek has a larger population and an older typical resident of 45, while the typical person in Ocean Grange is far younger at 30. There are also stark gaps in wealth and home size: typical weekly personal income is far higher in Ocean Grange at $1,899 compared to $728 in Forge Creek. Meanwhile, Forge Creek has far more people per home (2.8) than Ocean Grange (1.0).

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of public transport, schools, or health services. This shared reliance on cars is a core part of life in both places, as neither area has any public transport stops or routes. While Forge Creek has a few more schools and a larger typical school size, both areas remain largely isolated from these services on foot.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Forge Creek Personal income: $1,171 higher in Ocean Grange Population: 341 larger in Forge Creek Household size: 1.8 larger in Forge Creek People / bedroom: 0.50 higher in Forge Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +341 larger in Forge Creek gap narrowing
346 60th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +15 yrs older in Forge Creek gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 30 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
2.0% 51st pct —
Aged 65+ in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
20.2% 57th pct —
Under 15 in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
14.5% 33rd pct —
De facto in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
10.9% 40th pct —

Age structure

29.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
20.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
20.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
16.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
14.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
31.1% Never married ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Divorced ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.5% Widowed ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.0% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
9.5% 41st pct —

Country of birth

81.5% Australia +18.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.0% England ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% India ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.9% English ◂ +43.9 pts 0.0%
41.9% Australian ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
11.8% Irish ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.7% Scottish ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% German ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Italian ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Dutch ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
3.2% 48th pct —
Limited English in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
0.9% 74th pct —

Language used at home

86.7% English only +13.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
47.1% 71st pct —

Religious affiliation

47.1% No religion +52.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.2% Christianity ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
11.0% Not stated ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Buddhism ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
56.3% 74th pct —
Bachelor+ in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
24.2% 76th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +1 more in Forge Creek
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +109 larger in Forge Creek
130 30th pct 21 5th pct
ICSEA in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +69 higher in Forge Creek
979 43rd pct 910 13th pct

Highest year of school

56.3% Year 12 +43.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.4% Year 10 ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Year 11 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +$1,171 higher in Ocean Grange
$728 45th pct $1,899 100th pct
Household income in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +$214 higher in Forge Creek gap narrowing
$1,863 69th pct $1,649 57th pct
Family income in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
$1,912 52nd pct —
High earners in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
9.7% 59th pct —
High-income homes in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
23.0% 69th pct —

Household income distribution

36.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
27.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Under $650 ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.3% Under $650 ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
27.2% 42nd pct —
Mental health in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
6.1% 31st pct —
Needs assistance in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
3.2% 33rd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

11.6% Arthritis ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% Asthma ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Other condition ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% Cancer ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Heart disease ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None +38.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.9% One condition ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
6.1% Two conditions ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
27.7% 81st pct —
Unpaid carers in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
12.5% 46th pct —
Unpaid child care in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
21.5% 32nd pct —
Defence service in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
5.1% 81st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
28.4% 73rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +7 larger in Forge Creek
7 54th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
19 yrs 21st pct —
Median income in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +1.8 larger in Forge Creek gap widening
2.8 76th pct 1.0 0th pct
One-parent in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
7.0% 28th pct —
Living alone in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
12.0% 11th pct —

Household size

12.0% 1 person +88.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
45.0% 2 people ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% 4 people ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 3 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
9.0% 5 people ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% 6 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
$220 31st pct —
Mortgage in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
$1,517 43rd pct —
People / bedroom in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +0.50 higher in Forge Creek gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.30 0th pct
Renting in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
8.0% 20th pct —
Owned outright in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
47.0% 67th pct —
Separate houses in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
92.0% 83rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

47.0% Owned outright ◂ +47.0 pts 0.0%
43.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +43.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Rented ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other tenure ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Not stated ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
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

47.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +47.0 pts 0.0%
31.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% 5 or more ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
10.1% 27th pct —
PT commute in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
3.4% 87th pct —
PT stops in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.6% Car (driver) ◂ +59.6 pts 0.0%
10.1% Worked at home ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Walked ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Bus ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

11.7% 1 vehicle +88.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
43.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +43.7 pts 0.0%
28.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
17.5% 4 or more ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
36.4% 69th pct —
Recent arrivals in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
18.2% 85th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
2.2% 39th pct —
Participation in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
61.9% 55th pct —
Full-time in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange
61.2% 66th pct —

Industries people work in

19.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
11.2% Education & training ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.4% Construction ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% Manufacturing ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.2% Professional & technical ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.6% Retail trade ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% Other services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.6% Professionals ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
21.9% Managers ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
13.5% Community & personal service ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
10.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.6% Labourers ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.3 47th pct 0.3 46th pct
Types ≤15 min in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +0.3 more in Forge Creek
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +2.5 pts higher in Forge Creek
2.5% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +26.7 pts higher in Forge Creek
26.7% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +165.3 more in Ocean Grange
34.7 74th pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange even
1 49th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Forge Creekin Ocean Grange +1.9 pts higher in Forge Creek
3.7% 23rd pct 1.8% 0th pct

Compare Forge Creek with nearby areas

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Compare Ocean Grange with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Forge Creek vs Ocean Grange [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20938/forge-creek/vs/SAL22004/ocean-grange