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Fyans Creek vs Lake Lonsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.6 km apart · Fyans Creek profile · Lake Lonsdale profile

Fyans Creek Lake Lonsdale

Lake Lonsdale and Fyans Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. The two neighbours differ most in their economic and health profiles. Lake Lonsdale has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,812 compared to $1,187 in Fyans Creek, and a far higher unemployment rate of 17.9% against 0.0% in Fyans Creek. Health challenges are more common in Fyans Creek, where 40.4% of people have a long-term health condition, compared to 27.6% in Lake Lonsdale.

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly personal income, with Lake Lonsdale at $687 and Fyans Creek at $725. They are also alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home and neither area has a population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While they share these traits, they have diverged in other ways; for example, the gap in people working from home has grown, with 16.0% in Fyans Creek compared to 0.0% in Lake Lonsdale.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +11 larger in Lake Lonsdale gap widening
47 27th pct 58 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38
  • First area, 2021: 47
  • Second area, 2016: 43
  • Second area, 2021: 58
Median age in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +3 yrs older in Lake Lonsdale gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +4.5 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap widening
14.9% 32nd pct 10.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Under 15 in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +4.8 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap narrowing
25.5% 89th pct 20.7% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
De facto in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +3.9 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale gap narrowing
8.6% 24th pct 12.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

44.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.6 pts 31.0%
25.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.8 pts 20.7%
14.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.5 pts 10.3%
6.4% Young adults (25–44) +0.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.7% Married +3.2 pts ▸ 48.9%
17.1% Never married +20.6 pts ▸ 37.8%
14.3% Widowed ◂ +5.4 pts 8.9%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Fyans Creek Lake Lonsdale

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

  • 85+ in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Lake Lonsdale: 7.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Lake Lonsdale: 7.7% males, 7.7% females
  • 65–69 in Fyans Creek: 7.8% males, 5.9% females; 65–69 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Fyans Creek: 7.8% males, 7.8% females; 60–64 in Lake Lonsdale: 7.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 9.8% females; 55–59 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 12.8% females
  • 50–54 in Fyans Creek: 9.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Lake Lonsdale: 7.7% males, 7.7% females
  • 45–49 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 11.8% females; 45–49 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 40–44 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 15.4% females
  • 25–29 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Fyans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Fyans Creek: 7.8% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 7.7% females
  • 5–9 in Fyans Creek: 9.8% males, 13.7% females; 5–9 in Lake Lonsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Fyans Creek: 7.8% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Lake Lonsdale: 7.7% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +1.2 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap narrowing
6.4% 26th pct 5.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%

Country of birth

76.6% Australia +11.3 pts ▸ 87.9%
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

59.6% English ◂ +19.9 pts 39.7%
44.7% Australian ◂ +3.3 pts 41.4%
10.6% Irish +6.6 pts ▸ 17.2%
10.6% Scottish +4.9 pts ▸ 15.5%
12.8% German ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% Italian ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +13.8 pts 86.2%
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 Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +5.5 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale gap widening
61.7% 96th pct 67.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.2%

Religious affiliation

61.7% No religion +5.5 pts ▸ 67.2%
27.7% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 29.3%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +6.5 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap narrowing
50.0% 62nd pct 43.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.5%
Bachelor+ in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +2.2 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap narrowing
20.0% 67th pct 17.8% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +1 more in Fyans Creek
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
33 11th pct
1,017 65th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +6.5 pts 43.5%
13.9% Year 11 +5.7 pts ▸ 19.6%
16.7% Year 10 ◂ +3.6 pts 13.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%

Highest qualification level

24.0% Certificate III / IV +22.4 pts ▸ 46.4%
28.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.1 pts 17.9%
20.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% Engineering & related ◂ +13.3 pts 10.7%
16.0% Management & commerce ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Health +2.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Society & culture +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
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 Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +$38 higher in Fyans Creek gap steady
$725 45th pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $599
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $560
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +$625 higher in Lake Lonsdale gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $1,812 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Family income in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +$167 higher in Fyans Creek gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,666
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale
14.3% 45th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
18.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.5 pts 14.3%
18.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

77.1% Under $650 ◂ +48.3 pts 28.9%
14.3% $650–$1,499 +10.2 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +12.8 pts higher in Fyans Creek
40.4% 90th pct 27.6% 44th pct
Mental health in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +8.5 pts higher in Fyans Creek
8.5% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +6.4 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap steady
6.4% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

21.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.0 pts 17.2%
14.9% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 5.2%
12.8% Heart disease ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Lung condition ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 5.2%
8.5% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 6.9%
8.5% Mental health ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.2 pts 5.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.8% None +5.1 pts ▸ 69.0%
8.5% One condition +10.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
10.6% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 10.3%
6.4% Three or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +2.2 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale gap narrowing
20.0% 59th pct 22.2% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
Unpaid carers in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +7.0 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale gap narrowing
8.6% 18th pct 15.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Unpaid child care in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +9.2 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap steady
51.4% 100th pct 42.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.3%
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.2%
Defence service in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +8.8 pts higher in Fyans Creek
8.8% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +17.1 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap steady
37.1% 92nd pct 20.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.7%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +0.6 larger in Lake Lonsdale gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +8.3 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap widening
8.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
38.1% 89th pct

Family composition

38.9% Couples with children +31.1 pts ▸ 70.0%
41.7% Couples without children ◂ +25.7 pts 16.0%
8.3% One-parent families ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.8% 1 person ◂ +5.7 pts 38.1%
37.5% 3 people ◂ +23.2 pts 14.3%
31.3% 2 people +2.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 5 people +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +$125 higher in Fyans Creek
$175 19th pct $50 0th pct
Mortgage in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +$672 higher in Lake Lonsdale
$1,603 49th pct $2,275 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,582
  • First area, 2021: $1,603
  • Second area, 2021: $2,275
People / bedroom in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +0.10 higher in Lake Lonsdale gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
0.0% 0th pct
57.1% 88th pct
100.0% 100th pct
90.5% 79th pct

How homes are owned or rented

68.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +35.4 pts 33.3%
25.0% Owned outright +32.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

87.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +54.2 pts 33.3%
43.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.7 pts 38.1%
0.0% 5 or more +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +16.0 pts higher in Fyans Creek
16.0% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
66 89th pct

How people get to work

52.0% Car (driver) +8.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
16.0% Worked at home ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.8% 2 vehicles +22.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
18.8% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
18.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% 4 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +15.8 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap widening
46.2% 88th pct 30.4% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +17.9 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale
0.0% 0th pct 17.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
Participation in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +9.2 pts higher in Fyans Creek gap narrowing
71.4% 85th pct 62.2% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.3%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.2%
Full-time in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +4.0 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale
48.0% 12th pct 52.0% 22nd pct

Industries people work in

24.0% Construction +4.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
24.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Education & training +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.0% Mining ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Manufacturing ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.0% Clerical & administrative +12.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
16.0% Managers +8.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
12.0% Technicians & trades +4.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
12.0% Community & personal service even 12.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
12.0% Labourers ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +0.3 higher in Lake Lonsdale
0.1 39th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +0.4 more in Lake Lonsdale
0.1 39th pct 0.5 52nd pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +41.1 pts higher in Lake Lonsdale
10.7% 47th pct 51.9% 64th pct
Walk to health in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale +8.1 more in Fyans Creek
42.6 78th pct 34.5 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Fyans Creekin Lake Lonsdale even
1 52nd pct 1 57th pct
5.5% 48th pct 5.5% 48th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fyans Creek vs Lake Lonsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20959/fyans-creek/vs/SAL21437/lake-lonsdale