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Illabarook vs Rokewood Junction

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.9 km apart · Illabarook profile · Rokewood Junction profile

Illabarook Rokewood Junction

Illabarook and Rokewood Junction are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ most in their family structures and age profiles; Illabarook has a much higher share of children under 15 at 34.1%, whereas Rokewood Junction has none. This younger population in Illabarook is reflected in the fact that 30.0% of residents care for children unpaid, compared to 0.0% in Rokewood Junction. Other sharp contrasts include religious views, with no religion being far higher in Rokewood Junction at 55.9%, and the prevalence of de facto relationships, which are far higher in Rokewood Junction at 30.0% compared to 0.0% in Illabarook.

These neighbouring areas have a similar economic baseline, as their typical weekly personal incomes are both $687. They also share a total lack of residents who use a language other than English at home. While they are alike in these basics, the gap in their workforce levels is widening, with Rokewood Junction now far higher at 78.1% of adults working or looking for work compared to 60.0% in Illabarook.

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Where they differ most

Under 15: 34.1 pts higher in Illabarook De facto: 30.0 pts higher in Rokewood Junction No religion: 33.9 pts higher in Rokewood Junction Unpaid carers: 27.7 pts higher in Illabarook Unpaid child care: 30.0 pts higher in Illabarook

Demographics & Identity

Population in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +7 larger in Illabarook gap widening
41 24th pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +7 yrs older in Rokewood Junction gap narrowing
36 yrs 17th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +3.4 pts higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
12.2% 23rd pct 8.8% 13th pct
Under 15 in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +34.1 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
34.1% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +30.0 pts higher in Rokewood Junction
0.0% 0th pct 30.0% 100th pct

Age structure

34.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%
7.3% Young adults (25–44) +22.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.6% Older adults (45–64) +8.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
12.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.4 pts 8.8%
9.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

66.7% Married ◂ +51.0 pts 15.6%
30.0% Never married +23.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
0.0% Divorced +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Widowed +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Illabarook Rokewood Junction

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +12.2 pts higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
12.2% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

78.0% Australia +1.4 pts ▸ 79.4%
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

61.0% Australian ◂ +22.7 pts 38.2%
31.7% English +15.4 pts ▸ 47.1%
12.2% Scottish +5.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Irish +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

80.5% English only +10.7 pts ▸ 91.2%
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 Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +33.9 pts higher in Rokewood Junction gap widening
22.0% 11th pct 55.9% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

63.4% Christianity ◂ +28.1 pts 35.3%
22.0% No religion +33.9 pts ▸ 55.9%
12.2% Not stated ◂ +12.2 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 Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +20.4 pts higher in Rokewood Junction gap widening
29.6% 13th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +13.3 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
13.3% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +1 more in Illabarook
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
13 1st pct —
ICSEA in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
977 42nd pct —

Highest year of school

29.6% Year 12 +20.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.9% Year 10 ◂ +0.9 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.8% Year 11 +0.8 pts ▸ 15.6%

Highest qualification level

31.3% Certificate III / IV +40.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

31.3% Engineering & related +25.9 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Health +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
18.8% Society & culture ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even gap narrowing
$687 38th pct $687 38th pct
Household income in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +$42 higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,333 35th pct
Family income in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +$188 higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
$1,812 45th pct $1,624 34th pct
High earners in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +13.3 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
13.3% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 even 50.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.7% Under $650 +16.5 pts ▸ 53.1%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +26.9 pts ▸ 46.9%
13.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +8.7 pts higher in Illabarook
29.3% 52nd pct 20.6% 15th pct
Mental health in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +7.7 pts higher in Illabarook
19.5% 100th pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +12.2 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
12.2% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.5% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 11.8%
0.0% Arthritis +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Diabetes +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.2% Other condition ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
7.3% Heart disease ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.3% None +24.2 pts ▸ 70.6%
17.1% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.3% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +13.3 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
13.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +27.7 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
43.3% 100th pct 15.6% 76th pct
Unpaid child care in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +30.0 pts higher in Illabarook gap widening
30.0% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +1.3 pts higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
20.0% 26th pct 18.8% 21st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +0.7 larger in Illabarook gap widening
2.6 57th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +27.8 pts higher in Rokewood Junction gap steady
12.9% 62nd pct 40.7% 100th pct

Family composition

71.0% Couples with children ◂ +37.6 pts 33.3%
12.9% One-parent families +27.8 pts ▸ 40.7%
29.0% Couples without children +4.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%

Household size

21.4% 2 people +41.1 pts ▸ 62.5%
42.9% 1 person ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
28.6% 3 people ◂ +3.6 pts 25.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
$250 40th pct —
Mortgage in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +$321 higher in Illabarook
$1,409 36th pct $1,088 19th pct
People / bedroom in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +0.20 higher in Illabarook gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

21.4% Owned outright +34.8 pts ▸ 56.3%
0.0% Other tenure +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Rented ◂ +21.4 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

28.6% 3 bedrooms +46.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
35.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
— 20.0% 60th pct
PT commute in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +2 longer in Illabarook
107 73rd pct 105 72nd pct

How people get to work

56.3% Car (driver) ◂ +24.3 pts 32.0%
18.8% Worked at home +1.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
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

36.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 18.8%
27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.5 pts 18.8%
27.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.5 pts 18.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +1.8 pts higher in Rokewood Junction gap steady
26.3% 33rd pct 28.1% 39th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +18.1 pts higher in Rokewood Junction gap narrowing
60.0% 47th pct 78.1% 92nd pct
Full-time in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction
— 40.0% 2nd pct

Industries people work in

43.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +27.8 pts 16.0%
0.0% Construction +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

56.3% Managers ◂ +36.3 pts 20.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
18.8% Labourers ◂ +6.8 pts 12.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +0.9 higher in Illabarook
1.1 60th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +1.2 more in Illabarook
1.4 62nd pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +85.1 pts higher in Illabarook
95.8% 84th pct 10.7% 47th pct
Walk to health in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +165.7 more in Illabarook
195.1 91st pct 29.4 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction even
1 45th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Illabarookin Rokewood Junction +0.7 pts higher in Rokewood Junction
5.1% 44th pct 5.8% 51st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Illabarook vs Rokewood Junction [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21226/illabarook/vs/SAL22192/rokewood-junction