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Kotta vs Torrumbarry

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Kotta profile · Torrumbarry profile

Kotta Torrumbarry

Torrumbarry and Kotta are two nearby Victorian areas with small populations. There are striking differences in their social and economic makeup; Kotta has a far higher share of volunteers at 30.2% and more people living alone (32.6%), while Torrumbarry has far more one-parent families (12.2%). Torrumbarry is better served by public transport with 7.78 stops per 1,000 people and 70 weekly departures, compared to none in Kotta. The typical weekly personal income is also well higher in Torrumbarry at $816, while the unemployment rate is far higher in Kotta at 12.5%.

These two areas share many similarities, including almost identical rates of people born overseas and very similar typical family incomes. They also both have no residents who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Most households in both places are detached houses, and both areas have very few people who speak a language other than English at home.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 12.5 pts higher in Kotta Population: 123 larger in Torrumbarry No car: 4.4 pts higher in Torrumbarry Volunteering: 17.6 pts higher in Kotta Living alone: 17.0 pts higher in Kotta

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kottain Torrumbarry +123 larger in Torrumbarry gap narrowing
134 46th pct 257 58th pct
Median age in Kottain Torrumbarry +1 yrs older in Torrumbarry gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Kottain Torrumbarry even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Kottain Torrumbarry +3.0 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap steady
15.7% 36th pct 18.7% 50th pct
Under 15 in Kottain Torrumbarry +5.2 pts higher in Kotta gap steady
23.1% 84th pct 17.9% 56th pct
De facto in Kottain Torrumbarry +5.2 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
18.4% 85th pct 13.2% 58th pct

Age structure

31.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.2 pts ▸ 31.5%
14.9% Young adults (25–44) +11.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
23.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.2 pts 17.9%
15.7% Seniors (65+) +3.0 pts ▸ 18.7%
18.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.7 pts 8.9%

Marital status

42.5% Married +14.1 pts ▸ 56.5%
41.5% Never married ◂ +11.1 pts 30.4%
5.7% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.7% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 2.4%
2.8% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Kotta Torrumbarry

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.6 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap narrowing
5.2% 22nd pct 5.8% 24th pct

Country of birth

85.8% Australia ◂ +2.9 pts 82.9%
2.2% England ◂ +1.1 pts 1.2%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 1.6%
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

53.7% Australian ◂ +3.5 pts 50.2%
51.5% English ◂ +16.9 pts 34.6%
10.4% Scottish ◂ +1.1 pts 9.3%
7.5% Irish +2.7 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.7% German ◂ +0.1 pts 6.6%
0.0% Italian +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Chinese 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 Kottain Torrumbarry +0.5 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap steady
3.7% 52nd pct 4.3% 57th pct
Limited English in Kottain Torrumbarry even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.3% English only ◂ +7.7 pts 85.6%
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 Kottain Torrumbarry +5.4 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
56.0% 89th pct 50.6% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

56.0% No religion ◂ +5.4 pts 50.6%
44.8% Christianity ◂ +9.8 pts 35.0%
3.7% Not stated +8.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
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 Kottain Torrumbarry +0.6 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
35.4% 24th pct 34.8% 23rd pct
Bachelor+ in Kottain Torrumbarry +3.5 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
15.1% 52nd pct 11.6% 37th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.4% Year 12 ◂ +0.6 pts 34.8%
27.1% Year 10 ◂ +8.5 pts 18.6%
12.5% Year 11 +5.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.9 pts 13.7%

Highest qualification level

32.8% Certificate III / IV +14.7 pts ▸ 47.5%
18.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.6 pts 14.4%
16.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.0 pts 14.4%
9.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.7% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 20.1%
14.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.4 pts 9.4%
11.5% Society & culture +2.9 pts ▸ 14.4%
13.1% Management & commerce ◂ +5.2 pts 7.9%
6.6% Health +5.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
8.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.2 pts 5.0%
6.6% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 4.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kottain Torrumbarry +$175 higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
$641 31st pct $816 61st pct
Household income in Kottain Torrumbarry +$87 higher in Torrumbarry gap steady
$1,687 59th pct $1,774 64th pct
Family income in Kottain Torrumbarry +$104 higher in Kotta gap narrowing
$2,062 61st pct $1,958 55th pct
High earners in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.3 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
6.6% 42nd pct 5.3% 33rd pct
High-income homes in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.6 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap narrowing
14.0% 44th pct 15.6% 49th pct

Household income distribution

30.2% $1,500–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 32.2%
7.0% $650–$1,499 +15.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.0% Under $650 +0.5 pts ▸ 14.4%
14.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 8.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Personal income distribution

53.8% Under $650 ◂ +16.6 pts 37.2%
29.2% $650–$1,499 +8.0 pts ▸ 37.2%
7.5% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 14.5%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.9 pts higher in Kotta
27.6% 44th pct 25.7% 34th pct
Mental health in Kottain Torrumbarry +3.5 pts higher in Kotta
9.0% 58th pct 5.4% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Kottain Torrumbarry +2.5 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
3.0% 31st pct 5.4% 60th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.2% Other condition ◂ +6.9 pts 4.3%
8.2% Arthritis +1.9 pts ▸ 10.1%
9.0% Asthma ◂ +3.5 pts 5.4%
9.0% Mental health ◂ +3.5 pts 5.4%
3.7% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.2% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.7% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.9% None +0.4 pts ▸ 65.4%
13.4% One condition +3.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.4% Two conditions ◂ +7.7 pts 2.7%
3.7% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 3.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kottain Torrumbarry +17.6 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
30.2% 86th pct 12.6% 23rd pct
Unpaid carers in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.2 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
11.3% 35th pct 10.1% 26th pct
Unpaid child care in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.4 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
22.6% 37th pct 22.2% 35th pct
Defence service in Kottain Torrumbarry +3.0 pts higher in Kotta
3.0% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.8 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
23.6% 46th pct 21.7% 35th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Kottain Torrumbarry
— 43 yrs 81st pct
Median income in Kottain Torrumbarry
— $725 58th pct
Household income in Kottain Torrumbarry
— $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.2 larger in Kotta gap steady
2.9 81st pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Kottain Torrumbarry +12.2 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.2% 58th pct
Living alone in Kottain Torrumbarry +17.0 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
32.6% 78th pct 15.6% 21st pct

Family composition

70.3% Couples with children ◂ +14.0 pts 56.3%
21.2% Couples without children +11.3 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% One-parent families +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.2% Other families ◂ +2.7 pts 1.5%

Household size

32.6% 2 people +16.3 pts ▸ 48.9%
32.6% 1 person ◂ +17.0 pts 15.6%
7.0% 4 people +10.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
14.0% 6 or more ◂ +10.6 pts 3.3%
9.3% 3 people ◂ +1.5 pts 7.8%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kottain Torrumbarry +$30 higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
$170 18th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Kottain Torrumbarry +$467 higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
$1,300 29th pct $1,767 59th pct
People / bedroom in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.10 higher in Kotta gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Kottain Torrumbarry +4.3 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
20.9% 62nd pct 16.7% 50th pct
Owned outright in Kottain Torrumbarry +11.0 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
46.5% 66th pct 35.6% 34th pct
Separate houses in Kottain Torrumbarry +8.9 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 91.1% 35th pct
3+ bedrooms in Kottain Torrumbarry +13.3 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap widening
76.7% 42nd pct 90.0% 78th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.5% Owned outright ◂ +11.0 pts 35.6%
37.2% Owned with a mortgage +5.0 pts ▸ 42.2%
20.9% Rented ◂ +4.3 pts 16.7%
7.0% Other tenure ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.9 pts 91.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 50.0%
25.6% 4 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 34.4%
18.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 3.3%
11.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.3 pts 3.3%
0.0% 5 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

33.3% Under $200 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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

68.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.6 pts 42.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kottain Torrumbarry +4.4 pts higher in Torrumbarry gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 72nd pct
Work from home in Kottain Torrumbarry +3.2 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
22.2% 66th pct 19.0% 58th pct
PT commute in Kottain Torrumbarry even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Kottain Torrumbarry +2 more in Torrumbarry
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Kottain Torrumbarry +7.78 more in Torrumbarry
0.00 0th pct 7.78 86th pct
Departures/1k in Kottain Torrumbarry +70.0 more in Torrumbarry
0.0 0th pct 70.0 65th pct
PT routes in Kottain Torrumbarry +2 more in Torrumbarry
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Kottain Torrumbarry
— 62 86th pct
Drive to city in Kottain Torrumbarry
139 88th pct —

How people get to work

54.0% Car (driver) +7.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
22.2% Worked at home ◂ +3.2 pts 19.0%
0.0% Walked +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.0 pts 42.2%
29.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.0 pts 25.6%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.9 pts 11.1%
18.2% 4 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 12.2%
0.0% No vehicle +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kottain Torrumbarry +5.6 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
36.9% 70th pct 31.4% 51st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kottain Torrumbarry +12.5 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
12.5% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Kottain Torrumbarry +7.1 pts higher in Kotta gap widening
67.9% 75th pct 60.9% 51st pct
Full-time in Kottain Torrumbarry +4.8 pts higher in Kotta gap narrowing
61.9% 69th pct 57.1% 44th pct

Industries people work in

34.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.9 pts 27.0%
11.1% Manufacturing ◂ +4.8 pts 6.3%
11.1% Retail trade ◂ +0.8 pts 10.3%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.4 pts 8.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.3% Education & training +2.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.8% Construction +3.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 2.4%
6.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Professional & technical ◂ +0.8 pts 4.0%
4.8% Other services even 4.8%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers ◂ +15.1 pts 18.3%
20.6% Professionals ◂ +10.3 pts 10.3%
12.7% Labourers +1.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.5% Technicians & trades even 9.5%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.2 pts 6.3%
7.9% Machinery operators & drivers +1.6 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.3% Clerical & administrative +2.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.8% Community & personal service +2.4 pts ▸ 7.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.1 higher in Torrumbarry
0.0 30th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.1 more in Torrumbarry
0.0 31st pct 0.1 41st pct
15-min city in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kottain Torrumbarry +7.8 pts higher in Torrumbarry
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 60th pct
Walk to school in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kottain Torrumbarry +1.3 pts higher in Torrumbarry
2.9% 42nd pct 4.2% 44th pct
Walk to health in Kottain Torrumbarry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kottain Torrumbarry +12.6 more in Torrumbarry
22.4 65th pct 35.0 75th pct
Intersections/km² in Kottain Torrumbarry +3 higher in Torrumbarry
0 33rd pct 3 62nd pct
Mean slope in Kottain Torrumbarry +0.8 pts higher in Torrumbarry
2.9% 10th pct 3.7% 23rd pct

Compare Kotta with nearby areas

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Compare Torrumbarry with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kotta vs Torrumbarry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21402/kotta/vs/SAL22553/torrumbarry