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Glenthompson vs Narrapumelap South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Glenthompson profile · Narrapumelap South profile

Glenthompson Narrapumelap South

Glenthompson and Narrapumelap South are two nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Narrapumelap South is a sparsely populated area where the typical weekly household income is far higher at $1,792, compared to $1,012 in Glenthompson. Education levels differ sharply, with 66.7% of Narrapumelap South residents completing Year 12, while only 42.0% did so in Glenthompson. Glenthompson is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 50 and a much higher share of seniors aged 65 and over (21.9% compared to 9.7% in Narrapumelap South).

Both areas share a similar rate of adults working or looking for work, sitting around 56%. They are also alike in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. While Glenthompson has more amenities and public transport options, both areas remain largely car-dependent. This reflects a shared rural character, although Glenthompson has seen more movement recently, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years compared to none in Narrapumelap South.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 34.8 pts higher in Glenthompson Year 12: 24.7 pts higher in Narrapumelap South Unpaid carers: 24.0 pts higher in Glenthompson Needs assistance: 11.3 pts higher in Glenthompson Population: 225 larger in Glenthompson

Demographics & Identity

Population in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +225 larger in Glenthompson gap widening
256 58th pct 31 19th pct
Median age in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +6 yrs older in Glenthompson gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +1.2 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
1.2% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +12.2 pts higher in Glenthompson gap narrowing
21.9% 64th pct 9.7% 15th pct
Under 15 in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +14.7 pts higher in Narrapumelap South gap widening
17.6% 53rd pct 32.3% 98th pct
De facto in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +14.8 pts higher in Glenthompson gap steady
14.8% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.1 pts 12.9%
17.6% Children (0–14) +14.7 pts ▸ 32.3%
21.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.2 pts 9.7%
14.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.4 pts 9.7%
8.6% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 9.7%

Marital status

41.8% Married +28.2 pts ▸ 70.0%
27.9% Never married ◂ +17.9 pts 10.0%
18.3% Divorced ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.2% Separated ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Glenthompson Narrapumelap South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +7.4 pts higher in Glenthompson gap narrowing
7.4% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

85.9% Australia +14.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 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

45.3% English ◂ +22.7 pts 22.6%
43.0% Australian ◂ +4.3 pts 38.7%
12.1% Irish +20.1 pts ▸ 32.3%
20.3% Scottish ◂ +10.6 pts 9.7%
4.3% German ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Filipino ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +2.0 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
2.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.4% English only +6.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 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 Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +22.0 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
44.5% 63rd pct 22.6% 12th pct

Religious affiliation

43.4% Christianity +14.7 pts ▸ 58.1%
44.5% No religion ◂ +22.0 pts 22.6%
9.4% Not stated +13.2 pts ▸ 22.6%
2.0% Buddhism ◂ +2.0 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 Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +24.7 pts higher in Narrapumelap South gap narrowing
42.0% 42nd pct 66.7% 88th pct
Bachelor+ in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +3.5 pts higher in Glenthompson gap narrowing
13.5% 45th pct 10.0% 29th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.0% Year 12 +24.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
22.0% Year 10 ◂ +5.3 pts 16.7%
18.5% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 20.8%
6.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

29.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
16.4% Bachelor degree +1.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.7% Education +16.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
19.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.8 pts 17.6%
9.7% Health +7.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
6.0% Society & culture +11.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.4% Management & commerce ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Engineering & related ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +$200 higher in Narrapumelap South gap narrowing
$633 30th pct $833 64th pct
Household income in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +$780 higher in Narrapumelap South gap widening
$1,012 14th pct $1,792 65th pct
Family income in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +$542 higher in Narrapumelap South gap narrowing
$1,333 17th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +5.2 pts higher in Narrapumelap South gap widening
4.8% 30th pct 10.0% 60th pct
High-income homes in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
12.4% 38th pct —

Household income distribution

43.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 +17.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
30.1% Under $650 ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.1% Under $650 ◂ +13.8 pts 33.3%
38.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 26.7%
6.3% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 10.0%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +3.8 pts higher in Glenthompson
32.8% 70th pct 29.0% 51st pct
Mental health in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +1.2 pts higher in Glenthompson
14.1% 90th pct 12.9% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +11.3 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
11.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Other condition +19.3 pts ▸ 29.0%
8.6% Asthma +10.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
14.1% Mental health ◂ +1.2 pts 12.9%
11.3% Arthritis +1.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% Lung condition ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Cancer ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.8% None ◂ +3.0 pts 54.8%
20.7% One condition ◂ +11.0 pts 9.7%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.1% Three or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +10.7 pts higher in Narrapumelap South gap narrowing
29.3% 85th pct 40.0% 94th pct
Unpaid carers in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +24.0 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
24.0% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +0.7 pts higher in Glenthompson gap narrowing
24.0% 43rd pct 23.3% 40th pct
Defence service in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +5.2 pts higher in Glenthompson
5.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +15.0 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
25.0% 55th pct 10.0% 7th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +3 larger in Glenthompson
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
64 yrs 98th pct —
Median income in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
$399 16th pct —
Household income in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
$399 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +0.5 larger in Narrapumelap South gap steady
2.1 19th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +12.6 pts higher in Glenthompson gap steady
12.6% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
42.5% 93rd pct —

Family composition

47.8% Couples with children +17.6 pts ▸ 65.4%
36.3% Couples without children ◂ +1.6 pts 34.6%
12.6% One-parent families ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

32.7% 2 people +10.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
42.5% 1 person ◂ +13.9 pts 28.6%
13.3% 4 people ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
11.5% 3 people ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% 5 people ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
$183 21st pct —
Mortgage in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
$470 1st pct —
People / bedroom in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +0.20 higher in Narrapumelap South gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
17.7% 53rd pct —
Owned outright in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
47.8% 70th pct —
Separate houses in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
97.3% 54th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
77.9% 45th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

47.8% Owned outright +2.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.4% Owned with a mortgage +29.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.7% Rented ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
12.4% Other tenure ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.3% Separate house +2.7 pts ▸ 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

46.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.5 pts 21.4%
24.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 21.4%
10.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.2% 5 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

82.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.5 pts 57.1%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.4 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 Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
27.6% 76th pct —
PT commute in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +2 more in Glenthompson
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +7.81 more in Glenthompson
7.81 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +109.4 more in Glenthompson
109.4 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +1 more in Glenthompson
1 71st pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.9% Car (driver) ◂ +15.6 pts 35.3%
27.6% Worked at home +19.5 pts ▸ 47.1%
8.6% Walked ◂ +8.6 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%

Motor vehicles per home

14.4% 3 vehicles +21.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
31.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.1 pts 21.4%
10.8% 4 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +34.8 pts higher in Glenthompson gap widening
34.8% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
2.6% 41st pct —
Participation in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +0.9 pts higher in Narrapumelap South gap narrowing
55.8% 34th pct 56.7% 37th pct
Full-time in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South
67.2% 85th pct —

Industries people work in

56.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.7 pts ▸ 70.6%
0.0% Other services +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
10.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.4% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Retail trade ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.5% Managers +12.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
6.0% Technicians & trades +17.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
8.6% Professionals +9.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.4% Labourers ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
8.6% Community & personal service ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Sales workers ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +2.3 higher in Glenthompson
2.3 68th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +2.7 more in Glenthompson
2.7 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +64.8 pts higher in Glenthompson
64.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +70.7 pts higher in Glenthompson
70.7% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +50.8 more in Glenthompson
50.8 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South even
0 39th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Glenthompsonin Narrapumelap South +0.2 pts higher in Narrapumelap South
3.3% 17th pct 3.5% 20th pct

Compare Glenthompson with nearby areas

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Compare Narrapumelap South with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Glenthompson vs Narrapumelap South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21048/glenthompson/vs/SAL21891/narrapumelap-south