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Golden Beach vs Seacombe

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Golden Beach profile · Seacombe profile

Golden Beach Seacombe

Golden Beach (Vic.) and Seacombe are two nearby areas in Victoria, though they differ in scale and accessibility. Golden Beach (Vic.) has a population of 356 and is far more connected, with 17.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 26.8% near groceries. In contrast, Seacombe is sparsely populated with only 15 residents and has no public transport stops or amenities within walking distance. Financial profiles also vary, with typical weekly family incomes well higher in Golden Beach (Vic.) at $976 compared to $725 in Seacombe, while typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Golden Beach (Vic.) at $858 compared to $450.

Everyday life in both places shares a reliance on cars, as both are rated as car-dependent. They also have very similar typical weekly household incomes, sitting around $714 in Golden Beach (Vic.) and $725 in Seacombe. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, and both have a similar gentle terrain slope. This lack of local services is consistent across both areas, regardless of Golden Beach (Vic.) having more public transport options.

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Where they differ most

Population: 341 larger in Golden Beach People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Seacombe Mortgage: $408 higher in Golden Beach Family income: $251 higher in Golden Beach Personal income: $78 higher in Seacombe

Demographics & Identity

Population in Golden Beachin Seacombe +341 larger in Golden Beach gap widening
356 61st pct 15 11th pct
Median age in Golden Beachin Seacombe +2 yrs older in Golden Beach gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Golden Beachin Seacombe
1.1% 42nd pct —
Aged 65+ in Golden Beachin Seacombe
34.0% 90th pct —
Under 15 in Golden Beachin Seacombe
2.8% 4th pct —
De facto in Golden Beachin Seacombe
11.7% 46th pct —

Age structure

34.0% Seniors (65+) +32.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
49.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.8 pts 26.7%
9.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.8% Married ◂ +0.1 pts 46.7%
20.3% Never married +6.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
17.7% Divorced +2.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.9% Separated ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% Widowed ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Golden Beach Seacombe

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Golden Beachin Seacombe
21.3% 79th pct —

Country of birth

69.9% Australia +16.7 pts ▸ 86.7%
6.5% England ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italy ◂ +1.4 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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.5% English ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% Scottish +28.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
34.8% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 26.7%
14.0% Irish +12.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
3.4% German +23.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Golden Beachin Seacombe
4.8% 59th pct —
Limited English in Golden Beachin Seacombe
2.0% 86th pct —

Language used at home

87.6% English only ◂ +21.0 pts 66.7%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 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 Golden Beachin Seacombe
43.5% 60th pct —

Religious affiliation

48.0% Christianity +32.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
43.5% No religion ◂ +3.5 pts 40.0%
8.7% Not stated ◂ +8.7 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 Golden Beachin Seacombe
27.5% 10th pct —
Bachelor+ in Golden Beachin Seacombe
10.5% 32nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Golden Beachin Seacombe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

27.5% Year 12 +12.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.6% Year 10 ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%
17.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
15.7% Year 11 ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.5 pts 33.3%
17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.1% Engineering & related +57.7 pts ▸ 77.8%
14.2% Society & culture ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
11.2% Management & commerce ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
8.9% Education ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.7% Health ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% Architecture & building ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Golden Beachin Seacombe +$78 higher in Seacombe gap narrowing
$440 7th pct $518 14th pct
Household income in Golden Beachin Seacombe +$11 higher in Seacombe gap narrowing
$714 2nd pct $725 3rd pct
Family income in Golden Beachin Seacombe +$251 higher in Golden Beach gap narrowing
$976 6th pct $725 0th pct
High earners in Golden Beachin Seacombe
3.8% 26th pct —
High-income homes in Golden Beachin Seacombe
3.3% 10th pct —

Household income distribution

46.2% Under $650 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
33.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

63.4% Under $650 +36.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Golden Beachin Seacombe
48.6% 100th pct —
Mental health in Golden Beachin Seacombe
15.7% 93rd pct —
Needs assistance in Golden Beachin Seacombe
11.5% 93rd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

12.1% Other condition +21.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.4% Arthritis +0.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.7% Mental health ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Asthma ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.0% Diabetes ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
7.9% Heart disease ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% Lung condition ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.5% Cancer ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.7% None +28.7 pts ▸ 73.3%
28.9% One condition ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
11.0% Two conditions ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.4% Three or more ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Golden Beachin Seacombe
16.9% 44th pct —
Unpaid carers in Golden Beachin Seacombe
13.1% 53rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Golden Beachin Seacombe
9.0% 6th pct —
Defence service in Golden Beachin Seacombe
3.8% 68th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Golden Beachin Seacombe
21.5% 34th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Golden Beachin Seacombe +4 larger in Golden Beach
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Golden Beachin Seacombe
54 yrs 90th pct —
Median income in Golden Beachin Seacombe
$325 10th pct —
Household income in Golden Beachin Seacombe
$350 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Golden Beachin Seacombe +0.3 larger in Seacombe gap narrowing
1.7 6th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Golden Beachin Seacombe
8.4% 35th pct —
Living alone in Golden Beachin Seacombe
44.6% 96th pct —

Family composition

67.7% Couples without children +7.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.6% Couples with children ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% One-parent families ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Other families ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people +36.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
44.6% 1 person ◂ +44.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% 3 people ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% 4 people ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Golden Beachin Seacombe
$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Golden Beachin Seacombe +$408 higher in Golden Beach
$858 11th pct $450 0th pct
People / bedroom in Golden Beachin Seacombe +0.30 higher in Seacombe
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Golden Beachin Seacombe
10.9% 30th pct —
Owned outright in Golden Beachin Seacombe
59.8% 90th pct —
Separate houses in Golden Beachin Seacombe
84.8% 25th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Golden Beachin Seacombe
60.3% 14th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

59.8% Owned outright ◂ +9.8 pts 50.0%
28.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
10.9% Rented ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% Not stated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

84.8% Separate house +15.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
12.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Other dwelling ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

6.5% 1 bedroom +60.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
26.1% 2 bedrooms +40.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
50.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Studio / none ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Golden Beachin Seacombe
4.5% 72nd pct —
Work from home in Golden Beachin Seacombe
13.5% 40th pct —
PT commute in Golden Beachin Seacombe
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Golden Beachin Seacombe +1 more in Golden Beach
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Golden Beachin Seacombe +2.81 more in Golden Beach
2.81 69th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Golden Beachin Seacombe +33.7 more in Golden Beach
33.7 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Golden Beachin Seacombe +1 more in Golden Beach
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Golden Beachin Seacombe
60 85th pct —

How people get to work

13.5% Worked at home +253.2 pts ▸ 266.7%
61.5% Car (driver) ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.8 pts 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

38.5% 2 vehicles +94.8 pts ▸ 133.3%
41.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
10.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% 4 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% No vehicle ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Golden Beachin Seacombe
40.8% 80th pct —
Recent arrivals in Golden Beachin Seacombe
3.9% 39th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Golden Beachin Seacombe
10.4% 90th pct —
Participation in Golden Beachin Seacombe
33.4% 4th pct —
Full-time in Golden Beachin Seacombe
51.0% 18th pct —

Industries people work in

2.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +130.4 pts ▸ 133.3%
16.3% Retail trade ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
16.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
11.5% Education & training ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
8.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Rental & real estate ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Professional & technical ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Construction ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.3% Managers +83.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.3% Professionals ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.4% Sales workers ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Community & personal service ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.6% Labourers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Golden Beachin Seacombe +0.9 higher in Golden Beach
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Golden Beachin Seacombe +0.9 more in Golden Beach
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Golden Beachin Seacombe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Golden Beachin Seacombe +26.8 pts higher in Golden Beach
26.8% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Golden Beachin Seacombe +17.3 pts higher in Golden Beach
17.3% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Golden Beachin Seacombe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Golden Beachin Seacombe +34.9 pts higher in Golden Beach
34.9% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Golden Beachin Seacombe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Golden Beachin Seacombe +16.9 more in Golden Beach
16.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Golden Beachin Seacombe +11 higher in Golden Beach
11 72nd pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Golden Beachin Seacombe +0.5 pts higher in Golden Beach
2.9% 11th pct 2.4% 3rd pct

Compare Golden Beach with nearby areas

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Compare Seacombe with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Golden Beach vs Seacombe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21054/golden-beach/vs/SAL22248/seacombe