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Foster North vs Turtons Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.2 km apart · Foster North profile · Turtons Creek profile

Foster North Turtons Creek

Foster North and Turtons Creek are neighbouring areas in South Gippsland, though they have very different profiles. Foster North is a more affluent and older area, where 34.2% of people are seniors and 13.5% earn $2,000 or more a week. It also has a more qualified workforce, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Turtons Creek has a much younger family feel, with 15.2% children under 15 and a far higher share of one-parent families at 33.3%.

Both areas are almost equally unlikely to have residents who speak little or no English, matching the national figure for this measure. This shared trait exists alongside a similar landscape where both are car-dependent and have the same typical number of people per home. While Foster North has a far higher number of volunteers and people with university degrees, Turtons Creek has a far higher share of people who have moved in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 27.4 pts higher in Turtons Creek Year 12: 23.5 pts higher in Foster North Bachelor+: 20.2 pts higher in Foster North Population: 119 larger in Foster North Volunteering: 18.7 pts higher in Foster North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +119 larger in Foster North gap narrowing
152 48th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +5 yrs older in Foster North gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +13.0 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
34.2% 90th pct 21.2% 61st pct
Under 15 in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +10.5 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
4.6% 7th pct 15.2% 37th pct
De facto in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +1.9 pts higher in Turtons Creek
13.5% 61st pct 15.4% 73rd pct

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) +20.1 pts ▸ 57.6%
34.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.0 pts 21.2%
4.6% Children (0–14) +10.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
9.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.8 pts 9.1%
3.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

22.0% Never married +43.5 pts ▸ 65.5%
58.9% Married ◂ +34.7 pts 24.1%
14.2% Divorced +3.1 pts ▸ 17.2%
3.5% Widowed ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Separated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Foster North Turtons Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +3.2 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
21.1% 78th pct 24.2% 84th pct

Country of birth

80.3% Australia ◂ +7.5 pts 72.7%
11.2% England ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

30.3% Australian +33.4 pts ▸ 63.6%
48.0% English ◂ +23.8 pts 24.2%
15.8% Scottish ◂ +3.7 pts 12.1%
12.5% Irish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% German ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.3% Italian ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +12.5 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
2.6% 43rd pct 15.2% 83rd pct
Limited English in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.8% English only ◂ +0.9 pts 87.9%
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 Foster Northin Turtons Creek +17.5 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
55.3% 88th pct 72.7% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

55.3% No religion +17.5 pts ▸ 72.7%
38.8% Christianity ◂ +26.7 pts 12.1%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
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 Foster Northin Turtons Creek +23.5 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
61.0% 81st pct 37.5% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +20.2 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
30.5% 86th pct 10.3% 31st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +2 more in Foster North
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
198 37th pct —
ICSEA in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
999 55th pct —

Highest year of school

61.0% Year 12 ◂ +23.5 pts 37.5%
19.9% Year 11 +9.3 pts ▸ 29.2%
14.7% Year 10 +2.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
6.6% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 16.7%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
21.1% Certificate III / IV +6.9 pts ▸ 28.0%
20.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.0 pts 12.0%
15.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Society & culture +3.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.6% Engineering & related +3.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.6% Health +4.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
5.3% Education +10.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
6.3% Agriculture & environment +5.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.6% Management & commerce ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Information technology ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Architecture & building ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Creative arts ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +$47 higher in Foster North gap widening
$622 28th pct $575 21st pct
Household income in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +$146 higher in Foster North gap narrowing
$1,208 26th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +$151 higher in Foster North gap steady
$1,463 25th pct $1,312 15th pct
High earners in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +13.5 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
13.5% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
23.9% 72nd pct —

Household income distribution

43.3% $650–$1,499 +56.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.9% Under $650 ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
13.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
13.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
10.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.6% Under $650 +9.0 pts ▸ 58.6%
28.4% $650–$1,499 +19.9 pts ▸ 48.3%
12.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
7.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +15.6 pts higher in Foster North
36.8% 84th pct 21.2% 17th pct
Mental health in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +14.6 pts higher in Turtons Creek
6.6% 35th pct 21.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +5.3 pts higher in Foster North gap steady
5.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.6% Mental health +14.6 pts ▸ 21.2%
13.8% Arthritis ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Other condition ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
11.2% Asthma ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Heart disease ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +8.0 pts 54.5%
21.7% One condition ◂ +6.6 pts 15.2%
10.5% Two conditions ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +18.7 pts higher in Foster North gap narrowing
29.1% 84th pct 10.3% 14th pct
Unpaid carers in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +8.9 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
22.7% 94th pct 13.8% 61st pct
Unpaid child care in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +3.8 pts higher in Foster North gap widening
14.2% 12th pct 10.3% 7th pct
Defence service in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +3.5 pts higher in Foster North
3.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +18.5 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
29.8% 78th pct 48.3% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
52 yrs 89th pct —
Median income in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
$900 14th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +27.4 pts higher in Turtons Creek
6.0% 25th pct 33.3% 100th pct
Living alone in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
31.3% 75th pct —

Family composition

59.0% Couples without children ◂ +29.3 pts 29.6%
35.9% Couples with children ◂ +6.3 pts 29.6%
6.0% One-parent families +27.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

31.3% 1 person +22.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
49.3% 2 people ◂ +9.3 pts 40.0%
7.5% 4 people ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 3 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 6 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +$100 higher in Foster North
$385 79th pct $285 52nd pct
Mortgage in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +$510 higher in Foster North
$1,463 39th pct $953 13th pct
People / bedroom in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +0.10 higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
4.5% 10th pct —
Owned outright in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
62.7% 93rd pct —
Separate houses in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
77.6% 45th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

62.7% Owned outright +4.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.9% Owned with a mortgage +9.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.5% Rented +22.2 pts ▸ 26.7%
7.5% Other tenure ◂ +7.5 pts 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

13.4% 2 bedrooms +39.9 pts ▸ 53.3%
50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.1 pts 46.7%
22.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

133.3% $750 or more ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
34.7% 87th pct —
PT commute in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
89 100th pct —
Drive to city in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +24 longer in Turtons Creek
113 77th pct 137 87th pct

How people get to work

34.7% Car (driver) +43.1 pts ▸ 77.8%
34.7% Worked at home ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Walked ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.3% 2 vehicles +28.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
34.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.0 pts 33.3%
14.9% 4 or more +18.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.9% 3 vehicles +2.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +10.7 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
32.7% 56th pct 43.3% 85th pct
Recent arrivals in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
3.9% 55th pct —
Participation in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +8.2 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
53.9% 29th pct 62.1% 55th pct
Full-time in Foster Northin Turtons Creek
32.0% 0th pct —

Industries people work in

5.3% Retail trade +33.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
10.7% Health care & social assistance +17.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
6.7% Professional & technical +15.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Wholesale trade +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
12.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.3% Manufacturing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Administrative & support ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Education & training ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

4.0% Technicians & trades +46.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.7% Sales workers +26.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.7% Managers ◂ +6.0 pts 16.7%
10.7% Labourers +11.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.7% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.7% Community & personal service ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +0.1 higher in Turtons Creek
0.0 15th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +0.1 more in Turtons Creek
0.0 0th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +5.8 pts higher in Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 44th pct
Walk to health in Foster Northin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +60.6 more in Turtons Creek
0.0 0th pct 60.6 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +1 higher in Turtons Creek
0 40th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Foster Northin Turtons Creek +2.1 pts higher in Turtons Creek
15.1% 92nd pct 17.2% 95th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Foster North vs Turtons Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20941/foster-north/vs/SAL22591/turtons-creek