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Leongatha South vs Middle Tarwin

Name: Leongatha South vs Middle Tarwin — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Leongatha South profile · Middle Tarwin profile

Leongatha South Middle Tarwin

Leongatha South and Middle Tarwin are nearby rural areas in Victoria, though they differ in wealth and scale. Middle Tarwin is sparsely populated and generally wealthier, with 41.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, compared to 22.2% in Leongatha South. Middle Tarwin also has a higher share of homes owned outright (58.8% versus 45.3%) and a typical weekly personal income that is well higher at $939, compared to $749 in Leongatha South. In contrast, Leongatha South is more connected, with far more public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people, while Middle Tarwin has none.

Both areas are almost identical in their housing styles, with nearly every home being a separate detached house. They also share similar rates of full-time employment and a similar proportion of adults with a bachelor degree. While residents in Leongatha South are noticeably older, with 19.8% aged 65 and over compared to 14.3% in Middle Tarwin, both areas sit above the national figure for their age profile.

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Where they differ most

Population: 525 larger in Leongatha South No car: 2.0 pts higher in Leongatha South Owned outright: 13.5 pts higher in Middle Tarwin Year 12: 12.0 pts higher in Middle Tarwin Other language: 8.8 pts higher in Middle Tarwin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +525 larger in Leongatha South gap steady

616 68th pct 91 39th pct

Median age in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +3 yrs older in Leongatha South gap widening

44 yrs 46th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct

Age structure

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +10.5 pts ▸ 40.7%

19.0% Children (0–14) +3.0 pts ▸ 22.0%

19.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.5 pts 14.3%

19.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.1 pts 12.1%

12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.1 pts 7.7%

Marital status

56.2% Married +5.4 pts ▸ 61.6%

30.7% Never married +3.5 pts ▸ 34.2%

5.8% Divorced +1.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

4.6% Separated ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.8% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Leongatha South Middle Tarwin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +3.1 pts ▸ 85.7%

1.8% England +1.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.5% Italy ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 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%

Ancestry

50.5% Australian +13.2 pts ▸ 63.7%

36.9% English ◂ +0.6 pts 36.3%

11.2% Irish +2.0 pts ▸ 13.2%

6.8% Scottish +5.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

7.6% Dutch ◂ +3.2 pts 4.4%

4.9% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 4.4%

4.5% German ◂ +4.5 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

Language used at home

91.6% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 91.2%

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

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +8.4 pts ▸ 53.8%

43.5% No religion ◂ +0.6 pts 42.9%

9.7% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 3.3%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +5 more in Leongatha South

6 74th pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +307 larger in Leongatha South

341 52nd pct 34 12th pct

ICSEA in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +23 higher in Leongatha South

1,013 63rd pct 990 50th pct

Highest year of school

46.5% Year 12 +12.0 pts ▸ 58.5%

19.4% Year 11 +11.4 pts ▸ 30.8%

17.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.0 pts 15.4%

9.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.1 pts 6.2%

Highest qualification level

39.2% Certificate III / IV +3.7 pts ▸ 42.9%

19.9% Bachelor degree +3.9 pts ▸ 23.8%

14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

3.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.9% Agriculture & environment +21.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

14.3% Engineering & related +11.9 pts ▸ 26.2%

11.9% Health +2.4 pts ▸ 14.3%

10.8% Society & culture +3.4 pts ▸ 14.3%

11.9% Management & commerce ◂ +2.4 pts 9.5%

8.7% Education ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

6.6% Architecture & building ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

4.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +$190 higher in Middle Tarwin gap narrowing

$749 50th pct $939 76th pct

Household income in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +$145 higher in Middle Tarwin gap widening

$1,792 65th pct $1,937 72nd pct

Family income in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +$437 higher in Middle Tarwin gap widening

$2,125 65th pct $2,562 84th pct

Household income distribution

32.5% $1,500–$2,999 +8.7 pts ▸ 41.2%

10.8% $4,000 or more +12.7 pts ▸ 23.5%

21.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.9 pts 8.8%

11.3% $3,000–$3,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 17.6%

14.3% Under $650 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.2 pts 30.1%

32.3% $650–$1,499 +6.0 pts ▸ 38.4%

15.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 12.3%

5.4% $3,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 8.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.5 pts 5.5%

6.8% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 6.6%

6.5% Other condition ◂ +3.2 pts 3.3%

6.3% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 4.4%

4.2% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.9% Heart disease +2.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.4% Lung condition ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.8% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.2% None +10.7 pts ▸ 76.9%

19.3% One condition ◂ +7.2 pts 12.1%

1.8% Three or more +2.6 pts ▸ 4.4%

3.6% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +5 larger in Leongatha South

5 49th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin

42 yrs 80th pct —

Median income in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin

$575 43rd pct —

Household income in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin

$3,499 91st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.1 larger in Leongatha South gap narrowing

2.8 76th pct 2.7 71st pct

Family composition

61.8% Couples with children +7.6 pts ▸ 69.4%

28.7% Couples without children ◂ +6.3 pts 22.4%

9.0% One-parent families ◂ +5.4 pts 3.5%

0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

39.9% 2 people +1.3 pts ▸ 41.2%

19.2% 1 person +7.3 pts ▸ 26.5%

16.7% 3 people +3.8 pts ▸ 20.6%

13.3% 4 people +7.3 pts ▸ 20.6%

9.4% 5 people ◂ +0.5 pts 8.8%

5.9% 6 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +$60 higher in Leongatha South gap steady

$240 37th pct $180 20th pct

Mortgage in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +$104 higher in Middle Tarwin gap narrowing

$1,521 43rd pct $1,625 50th pct

People / bedroom in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.10 higher in Leongatha South gap widening

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.3% Owned outright +13.5 pts ▸ 58.8%

36.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.8 pts 17.6%

13.8% Rented ◂ +5.0 pts 8.8%

4.9% Other tenure +3.9 pts ▸ 8.8%

2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

99.0% Separate house +1.0 pts ▸ 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

43.8% 3 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 52.9%

37.9% 4 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 41.2%

8.9% 5 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

4.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

10.7% Under $200 +122.6 pts ▸ 133.3%

67.9% $200–$349 ◂ +67.9 pts 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

18.9% Under $1,000 +47.7 pts ▸ 66.7%

28.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%

21.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%

16.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +2 more in Leongatha South

2 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +3.25 more in Leongatha South

3.25 70th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +16.2 more in Leongatha South

16.2 59th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +1 more in Leongatha South

1 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin

38 73rd pct —

Drive to city in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +13 longer in Middle Tarwin

93 65th pct 106 73rd pct

How people get to work

52.9% Car (driver) ◂ +9.3 pts 43.6%

19.6% Worked at home +9.5 pts ▸ 29.1%

5.3% Walked +2.0 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.6 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

44.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.7 pts 36.4%

14.9% 1 vehicle +12.4 pts ▸ 27.3%

22.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 21.2%

17.8% 4 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 18.2%

2.0% No vehicle ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

26.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.8 pts ▸ 45.5%

9.6% Construction ◂ +2.4 pts 7.3%

8.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.3 pts 5.5%

7.9% Retail trade ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.3% Education & training ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

6.1% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 5.5%

5.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

3.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.9% Professional & technical ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.7% Managers +24.1 pts ▸ 52.7%

12.9% Professionals ◂ +3.8 pts 9.1%

12.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.8 pts 5.5%

6.7% Sales workers +4.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

10.5% Labourers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.1 pts 7.3%

8.8% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 9.1%

6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.1 higher in Leongatha South

0.2 44th pct 0.1 37th pct

Types ≤15 min in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.0 more in Leongatha South

0.2 43rd pct 0.1 40th pct

15-min city in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +3.2 pts higher in Leongatha South

3.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.5 pts higher in Leongatha South

0.5% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +1.0 pts higher in Middle Tarwin

10.1% 47th pct 11.1% 48th pct

Walk to health in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +15.5 more in Middle Tarwin

6.5 33rd pct 22.0 64th pct

Intersections/km² in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin even

1 41st pct 1 44th pct

Mean slope in Leongatha South in Middle Tarwin +0.7 pts higher in Leongatha South

4.9% 41st pct 4.2% 31st pct

Compare Leongatha South with nearby areas

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Compare Middle Tarwin with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Leongatha South vs Middle Tarwin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21492/leongatha-south/vs/SAL21678/middle-tarwin

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity

Age structure

Marital status

Age & sex structure

🌏 Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

Ancestry

💬 Language

Language used at home

🕊️ Religion

Religious affiliation

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

Highest qualification level

Field of qualification

💰 Income

Household income distribution

Personal income distribution

🩺 Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

Number of long-term health conditions

🤝 Community Participation

🪃 First Nations

🏠 Family & Households

Family composition

Household size

🏘️ Housing & Dwellings

How homes are owned or rented

Types of homes

Bedrooms per home

Weekly rent distribution

Monthly mortgage distribution

🚗 Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

Motor vehicles per home

🚆 Migration & Movement

💼 Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

Occupations people work in

🚶 Walkability

Compare Leongatha South with nearby areas

Compare Middle Tarwin with nearby areas

Cite this page

Demographics & Identity

Ancestry & Birthplace

Language

Religion

Education & Qualifications

Income

Health & Disability

Community Participation

First Nations

Family & Households

Housing & Dwellings

Transport & Vehicles

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Walkability