CensusAtlas

Compare

Iona vs Vervale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · Iona profile · Vervale profile

Iona Vervale

Iona and Vervale are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Iona is more populous and wealthier, with a typical household income of $1,924 per week compared to $1,375 in Vervale. Work habits differ sharply; 25.4% of people in Iona work from home, while no one does in Vervale. Residents in Vervale are far older, with a typical age of 55 compared to 47 in Iona, and are far more likely to provide unpaid care (25.6% versus 11.0%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for people with a long-term health condition, around 33% to 34%. They are also similar in that no one uses public transport to commute and neither has any walkable amenities. Since 2011, the gaps between them have shifted, as people are now far more likely to have moved into Vervale in the last five years than into Iona.

Open map →

Where they differ most

Work from home: 25.4 pts higher in Iona Population: 196 larger in Iona Unpaid carers: 14.7 pts higher in Vervale Recent movers: 13.7 pts higher in Vervale Median age: 8 yrs older in Vervale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ionain Vervale +196 larger in Iona gap steady
240 57th pct 44 25th pct
Median age in Ionain Vervale +8 yrs older in Vervale gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Ionain Vervale +2.1 pts higher in Iona gap narrowing
2.1% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Ionain Vervale +1.4 pts higher in Iona gap narrowing
24.2% 72nd pct 22.7% 67th pct
Under 15 in Ionain Vervale +1.1 pts higher in Vervale gap widening
12.5% 24th pct 13.6% 28th pct
De facto in Ionain Vervale +10.2 pts higher in Vervale gap widening
16.3% 76th pct 26.5% 96th pct

Age structure

14.2% Young adults (25–44) +24.5 pts ▸ 38.6%
30.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.9 pts 29.5%
24.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.4 pts 22.7%
19.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.2 pts 11.4%
12.5% Children (0–14) +1.1 pts ▸ 13.6%

Marital status

42.4% Married ◂ +9.0 pts 33.3%
42.4% Never married ◂ +3.9 pts 38.5%
7.6% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.8% Widowed ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Separated ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Iona Vervale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ionain Vervale +4.2 pts higher in Iona gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 9.1% 39th pct

Country of birth

77.9% Australia +15.3 pts ▸ 93.2%
0.0% Italy +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.8% England ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 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

47.9% Australian ◂ +16.1 pts 31.8%
30.4% English ◂ +7.7 pts 22.7%
9.2% Irish +13.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
13.8% Scottish ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Italian +6.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Filipino +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.8% Dutch ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% German ◂ +1.7 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 Ionain Vervale +3.3 pts higher in Vervale gap widening
5.8% 64th pct 9.1% 74th pct
Limited English in Ionain Vervale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.4% English only +3.2 pts ▸ 88.6%
1.7% Italian +7.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Ionain Vervale +12.7 pts higher in Iona gap widening
40.0% 48th pct 27.3% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

48.3% Christianity ◂ +2.9 pts 45.5%
40.0% No religion ◂ +12.7 pts 27.3%
11.7% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 11.4%
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 Ionain Vervale +1.5 pts higher in Vervale gap narrowing
37.0% 28th pct 38.5% 32nd pct
Bachelor+ in Ionain Vervale +0.3 pts higher in Vervale gap narrowing
10.0% 29th pct 10.3% 31st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ionain Vervale +1 more in Iona
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Ionain Vervale
176 35th pct —
ICSEA in Ionain Vervale
994 52nd pct —

Highest year of school

37.0% Year 12 +1.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
25.5% Year 10 ◂ +5.0 pts 20.5%
17.7% Year 11 ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
10.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.2 pts 10.3%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.6 pts 27.8%
14.5% Bachelor degree +7.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
3.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.8% Engineering & related ◂ +2.1 pts 16.7%
10.3% Architecture & building +6.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
12.8% Management & commerce ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Health ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Society & culture ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Education ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ionain Vervale +$143 higher in Vervale gap widening
$690 39th pct $833 64th pct
Household income in Ionain Vervale +$549 higher in Iona gap widening
$1,924 72nd pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Ionain Vervale +$445 higher in Iona gap narrowing
$2,194 68th pct $1,749 41st pct
High earners in Ionain Vervale +7.1 pts higher in Iona gap steady
7.1% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Ionain Vervale
19.0% 59th pct —

Household income distribution

22.8% $650–$1,499 +10.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
31.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 pts 16.7%
10.1% $3,000–$3,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
8.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% Under $650 ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.0% $650–$1,499 +16.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
45.2% Under $650 ◂ +17.0 pts 28.2%
12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 10.3%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ionain Vervale +0.8 pts higher in Vervale
33.3% 72nd pct 34.1% 74th pct
Mental health in Ionain Vervale +3.0 pts higher in Vervale
8.3% 52nd pct 11.4% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Ionain Vervale +2.9 pts higher in Iona gap steady
2.9% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Asthma +9.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.2% Arthritis ◂ +5.1 pts 9.1%
8.3% Mental health +3.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.8% Diabetes ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.0% Cancer +1.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.8% Other condition ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.3% None +5.8 pts ▸ 59.1%
25.8% One condition ◂ +5.4 pts 20.5%
8.3% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 6.8%
4.2% Three or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ionain Vervale +0.8 pts higher in Iona gap narrowing
16.2% 41st pct 15.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Ionain Vervale +14.7 pts higher in Vervale gap widening
11.0% 32nd pct 25.6% 98th pct
Unpaid child care in Ionain Vervale +3.4 pts higher in Vervale gap narrowing
17.1% 17th pct 20.5% 28th pct
Defence service in Ionain Vervale +4.3 pts higher in Iona
4.3% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ionain Vervale +9.7 pts higher in Iona gap widening
20.0% 26th pct 10.3% 7th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ionain Vervale +5 larger in Iona
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Ionain Vervale +1 yrs older in Iona
26 yrs 50th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
Median income in Ionain Vervale +$900 higher in Vervale
$225 2nd pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Ionain Vervale
$1,625 47th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Ionain Vervale +0.3 larger in Iona gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Ionain Vervale +7.7 pts higher in Vervale gap narrowing
9.5% 42nd pct 17.2% 80th pct
Living alone in Ionain Vervale
15.2% 20th pct —

Family composition

62.3% Couples with children ◂ +27.8 pts 34.5%
25.6% Couples without children +33.0 pts ▸ 58.6%
9.5% One-parent families +7.7 pts ▸ 17.2%
1.5% Other families ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +15.0 pts ▸ 55.6%
13.9% 3 people +25.0 pts ▸ 38.9%
15.2% 1 person +7.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
21.5% 4 people ◂ +4.9 pts 16.7%
5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ionain Vervale +$50 higher in Vervale gap steady
$250 40th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Ionain Vervale +$677 higher in Vervale
$2,140 78th pct $2,817 90th pct
People / bedroom in Ionain Vervale even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Ionain Vervale
3.8% 9th pct —
Owned outright in Ionain Vervale
34.2% 31st pct —
Separate houses in Ionain Vervale
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Ionain Vervale
81.0% 54th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +35.2 pts 16.7%
34.2% Owned outright +4.7 pts ▸ 38.9%
3.8% Rented +24.0 pts ▸ 27.8%
5.1% Other tenure ◂ +5.1 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

34.2% 3 bedrooms +26.9 pts ▸ 61.1%
34.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 22.2%
12.7% 5 or more ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

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%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
31.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
24.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ionain Vervale
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Ionain Vervale +25.4 pts higher in Iona
25.4% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Ionain Vervale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ionain Vervale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ionain Vervale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ionain Vervale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Ionain Vervale
— 73 93rd pct
Drive to city in Ionain Vervale +3 longer in Iona
65 47th pct 62 45th pct
Reach 30 min in Ionain Vervale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Ionain Vervale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.2% Car (driver) ◂ +12.3 pts 40.9%
25.4% Worked at home ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Walked ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 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

38.8% 2 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
18.8% 3 vehicles +14.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
27.5% 4 or more ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
11.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ionain Vervale +13.7 pts higher in Vervale gap narrowing
18.0% 12th pct 31.7% 53rd pct
Recent arrivals in Ionain Vervale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Ionain Vervale +8.1 pts higher in Iona gap narrowing
61.9% 54th pct 53.8% 29th pct
Full-time in Ionain Vervale +10.5 pts higher in Iona
65.1% 79th pct 54.5% 31st pct

Industries people work in

17.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
15.1% Construction ◂ +1.4 pts 13.6%
9.5% Education & training ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Professional & technical ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Administrative & support ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.3% Managers +18.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
17.5% Technicians & trades +18.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Labourers ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Sales workers ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% Professionals ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ionain Vervale even
0.0 15th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ionain Vervale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ionain Vervale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ionain Vervale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ionain Vervale even
1 47th pct 1 56th pct
Mean slope in Ionain Vervale +0.4 pts higher in Vervale
2.5% 4th pct 2.9% 11th pct

Compare Iona with nearby areas

Vervale Modella Catani Garfield Bunyip Cora Lynn Yannathan Tynong

Compare Vervale with nearby areas

Iona Garfield Cora Lynn Tynong Catani Bunyip Modella Bayles

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Iona vs Vervale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21238/iona/vs/SAL22629/vervale