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Killara vs Sandford

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Killara profile · Sandford profile

Killara Sandford

Sandford (Vic.) and Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria. They differ most in their demographics and wealth; the typical resident in Sandford (Vic.) is far older at 58, while in Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) they are just 28. Typical weekly family income is well higher in Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) at $1,875 compared to $1,187 in Sandford (Vic.). Sandford (Vic.) also has more infrastructure, with two schools within 3 km compared to none in Killara (Glenelg - Vic.).

These two areas have tracked separately over time, with the gap in typical age widening to 30 years. They share a similar car-dependent lifestyle, with walkability scores of 0.0 for both. Both have about two people per home and very similar typical personal weekly incomes, around $450 to $483. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, or groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Killarain Sandford +121 larger in Sandford gap narrowing
9 6th pct 130 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2011: 197
  • Second area, 2016: 144
  • Second area, 2021: 130
Median age in Killarain Sandford +30 yrs older in Sandford gap widening
28 yrs 2nd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Killarain Sandford
3.8% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
39.2% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%
20.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
7.1% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Age structure

77.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +62.4 pts 15.4%
33.3% Seniors (65+) +5.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Marital status

233.3% Never married ◂ +193.0 pts 40.4%
100.0% Separated ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Married +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% Divorced +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Widowed +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%

Age & sex structure

Killara Sandford

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

  • 85+ in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 75–79 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 70–74 in Killara: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 70–74 in Sandford: 4.8% males, 4.8% females
  • 65–69 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sandford: 11.2% males, 7.2% females
  • 60–64 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 5.6% females
  • 55–59 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sandford: 8.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sandford: 5.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 45–49 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 40–44 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Killara: 0.0% males, 66.7% females; 25–29 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 4.0% females
  • 20–24 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Killara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 7.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Killarain Sandford
10.0% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +13.8 pts 86.2%
0.0% England +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
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

111.1% Australian ◂ +79.6 pts 31.5%
0.0% English +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% Irish +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Scottish +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Killarain Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Killarain Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.3 pts 87.7%
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 Killarain Sandford
45.4% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%

Religious affiliation

111.1% No religion ◂ +65.7 pts 45.4%
33.3% Christianity +9.0 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% Not stated +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
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

24.1% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
11.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Killarain Sandford +2 more in Sandford
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
71 20th pct
977 41st pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Year 10 +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Year 11 +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Income

Personal income in Killarain Sandford +$33 higher in Sandford gap narrowing
$450 8th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $325
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $378
  • Second area, 2016: $446
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Killarain Sandford +$124 higher in Killara
$999 13th pct $875 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $999
  • Second area, 2011: $700
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Family income in Killarain Sandford +$688 higher in Killara
$1,875 49th pct $1,187 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2011: $1,045
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
High earners in Killarain Sandford
8.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
High-income homes in Killarain Sandford
6.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +44.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% Under $650 +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +47.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Killarain Sandford
30.8% 60th pct
Mental health in Killarain Sandford
9.2% 61st pct
Needs assistance in Killarain Sandford
5.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

33.3% Arthritis ◂ +15.6 pts 17.7%
0.0% Diabetes +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Mental health +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Heart disease +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Other condition +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Asthma +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% None +24.4 pts ▸ 57.7%
33.3% Three or more ◂ +27.2 pts 6.2%
0.0% One condition +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Two conditions +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Killarain Sandford
25.7% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Unpaid carers in Killarain Sandford
11.9% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Unpaid child care in Killarain Sandford
14.7% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Killarain Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Killarain Sandford
29.4% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Killarain Sandford +5 larger in Sandford
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
2 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Killarain Sandford
$1,625 91st pct
Household income in Killarain Sandford
$3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Killarain Sandford even
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
20.9% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
Living alone in Killarain Sandford
36.2% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +61.6 pts 38.4%
0.0% Couples without children +38.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
0.0% One-parent families +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 1 person ◂ +43.8 pts 36.2%
0.0% 2 people +46.6 pts ▸ 46.6%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
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 Killarain Sandford +$120 higher in Sandford
$100 6th pct $220 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: $100
  • Second area, 2011: $60
  • Second area, 2016: $106
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Killarain Sandford +$136 higher in Sandford
$414 0th pct $550 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $414
  • Second area, 2011: $670
  • Second area, 2016: $607
  • Second area, 2021: $550
People / bedroom in Killarain Sandford even gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
6.9% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Owned outright in Killarain Sandford
65.5% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
Separate houses in Killarain Sandford
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Killarain Sandford
86.2% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.2%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +81.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% Owned outright +65.5 pts ▸ 65.5%
0.0% Other tenure +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Rented +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
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

80.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +62.8 pts 17.2%
60.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +34.1 pts 25.9%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +55.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 5 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +81.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Killarain Sandford
8.5% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Killarain Sandford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Killarain Sandford even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Killarain Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Killarain Sandford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +68.1 pts ▸ 68.1%
0.0% Worked at home +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
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

0.0% 1 vehicle +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% 4 or more +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% No vehicle +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Killarain Sandford
28.3% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Killarain Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Killarain Sandford
48.6% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%
46.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +53.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Construction +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% Labourers +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Professionals +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Killarain Sandford even
0.0 22nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Killarain Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Killarain Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Killarain Sandford +540.2 more in Killara
555.6 100th pct 15.4 54th pct
Intersections/km² in Killarain Sandford +1 higher in Sandford
0 35th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Killarain Sandford +1.1 pts higher in Sandford
4.8% 40th pct 5.9% 53rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Killara vs Sandford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21346/killara/vs/SAL22230/sandford