Laen East vs Rich Avon West

Rich Avon West and Laen East are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in Victoria. There is a stark difference in wealth between them; the typical household income in Rich Avon West is $2,666 per week, which is far higher than the $1,375 found in Laen East. This gap is also seen in typical family incomes, which are $2,583 in Rich Avon West compared to $1,437 in Laen East. Residents in Laen East are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 54 compared to 49 in Rich Avon West.

Both areas are very similar in their lack of infrastructure, with neither having any schools, public transport routes, or transport stops. They are both car-dependent, with almost no homes within walking distance of shops or health services. This shared reliance on cars is a defining feature for both locations, as they both sit well above the national figure for typical age and lack basic local amenities.