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Laharum vs Roses Gap

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Laharum profile · Roses Gap profile

Laharum Roses Gap

Laharum and Roses Gap are two sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Laharum is larger, with 162 residents, while Roses Gap is very small with only 7 people. There are significant differences in wealth and age between them. Residents in Roses Gap are far older, with a typical age of 74 compared to 52 in Laharum. Income is also far higher in Laharum, where the typical weekly personal income is $850, compared to just $449 in Roses Gap.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack basic amenities within walking distance. While they share these similarities, the gap in typical weekly family income remains wide, with Laharum's $1,949 being $825 higher than the $1,124 found in Roses Gap. This financial difference is much larger than the national figure for typical incomes.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Roses Gap Population: 155 larger in Laharum People / bedroom: 0.50 higher in Roses Gap Personal income: $401 higher in Laharum Family income: $825 higher in Laharum

Demographics & Identity

Population in Laharumin Roses Gap +155 larger in Laharum gap narrowing
162 49th pct 7 5th pct
Median age in Laharumin Roses Gap +22 yrs older in Roses Gap gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 74 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Laharumin Roses Gap
24.1% 72nd pct —
Under 15 in Laharumin Roses Gap
14.8% 35th pct —
De facto in Laharumin Roses Gap
6.8% 16th pct —

Age structure

24.1% Seniors (65+) +47.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
14.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.4% Married +43.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.1% Never married ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Divorced ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Widowed ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Laharumin Roses Gap
10.5% 46th pct —

Country of birth

79.0% Australia ◂ +21.9 pts 57.1%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 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

45.1% English +12.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
48.8% Australian ◂ +48.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Scottish ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.0% German ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Irish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Dutch ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Laharumin Roses Gap
2.5% 42nd pct —
Limited English in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

84.6% English only +1.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
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 Laharumin Roses Gap
43.2% 58th pct —

Religious affiliation

45.7% Christianity +40.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
43.2% No religion ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Not stated ◂ +10.5 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 Laharumin Roses Gap
50.8% 64th pct —
Bachelor+ in Laharumin Roses Gap
20.0% 67th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

12.7% Year 10 +44.4 pts ▸ 57.1%
50.8% Year 12 ◂ +50.8 pts 0.0%
18.3% Year 11 ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.3% Certificate III / IV +31.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
24.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
16.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
15.7% Management & commerce ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Health ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
8.4% Society & culture ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Engineering & related ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Education ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Laharumin Roses Gap +$401 higher in Laharum gap widening
$850 66th pct $449 8th pct
Household income in Laharumin Roses Gap +$469 higher in Laharum
$1,593 53rd pct $1,124 21st pct
Family income in Laharumin Roses Gap +$825 higher in Laharum
$1,949 54th pct $1,124 10th pct
High earners in Laharumin Roses Gap
7.9% 49th pct —
High-income homes in Laharumin Roses Gap
16.7% 52nd pct —

Personal income distribution

45.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%
43.6% Under $650 ◂ +43.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Laharumin Roses Gap
21.0% 16th pct —
Mental health in Laharumin Roses Gap
2.5% 14th pct —
Needs assistance in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Arthritis ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.2% Other condition ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.6% Cancer ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Asthma ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Diabetes ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 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

69.8% None ◂ +69.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% One condition ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Laharumin Roses Gap
32.9% 88th pct —
Unpaid carers in Laharumin Roses Gap
9.3% 22nd pct —
Unpaid child care in Laharumin Roses Gap
23.6% 41st pct —
Defence service in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Laharumin Roses Gap
24.3% 51st pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Laharumin Roses Gap +0.4 larger in Laharum
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Laharumin Roses Gap
11.6% 54th pct —
Living alone in Laharumin Roses Gap
21.7% 43rd pct —

Family composition

45.5% Couples without children +54.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
47.1% Couples with children ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
11.6% One-parent families ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Laharumin Roses Gap
$185 22nd pct —
Mortgage in Laharumin Roses Gap
$1,200 24th pct —
People / bedroom in Laharumin Roses Gap +0.50 higher in Roses Gap
0.70 14th pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Laharumin Roses Gap
8.3% 21st pct —
Owned outright in Laharumin Roses Gap
61.7% 92nd pct —
Separate houses in Laharumin Roses Gap
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Laharumin Roses Gap
91.7% 82nd pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Laharumin Roses Gap
31.9% 83rd pct —
PT commute in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Laharumin Roses Gap
21.2% 18th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Laharumin Roses Gap
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Laharumin Roses Gap
67.9% 75th pct —
Full-time in Laharumin Roses Gap
58.5% 52nd pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Laharumin Roses Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Laharumin Roses Gap +18.5 more in Laharum
18.5 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Laharumin Roses Gap even
1 44th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Laharumin Roses Gap +1.4 pts higher in Roses Gap
5.1% 44th pct 6.6% 59th pct

Compare Laharum with nearby areas

Wartook Roses Gap Bungalally Drung St Helens Plains Wonwondah Dadswells Bridge Mockinya

Compare Roses Gap with nearby areas

Dadswells Bridge Ledcourt Wartook Mount Dryden Laharum Zumsteins Fyans Creek Halls Gap

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Laharum vs Roses Gap [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21426/laharum/vs/SAL22200/roses-gap