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Limestone vs Whanregarwen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.9 km apart · Limestone profile · Whanregarwen profile

Limestone Whanregarwen

Whanregarwen and Limestone (Vic.) are two neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. They differ most in their age and income profiles; Limestone (Vic.) is far older, with a typical resident aged 59 and 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Whanregarwen has more children (21.5%) and a younger typical age of 51. Financial patterns also vary, as Limestone (Vic.) has a far higher share of high-earning households (26.7% earn $3,000 or more weekly), while the typical weekly personal income is far higher in Whanregarwen at $892 compared to $545 in Limestone (Vic.).

These two areas share many everyday similarities, including nearly identical typical weekly household incomes and a total absence of public transport use. This shared car-dependency is reflected in the fact that neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a school. While Whanregarwen has seen more people move in over the last five years, both areas remain far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 9.4 pts higher in Limestone 3+ bedrooms: 20.9 pts higher in Whanregarwen Rent: $120 higher in Whanregarwen Living alone: 17.5 pts higher in Whanregarwen First Nations: 4.1 pts higher in Limestone

Demographics & Identity

Population in Limestonein Whanregarwen +9 larger in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
121 44th pct 130 45th pct
Median age in Limestonein Whanregarwen +8 yrs older in Limestone gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Limestonein Whanregarwen +4.1 pts higher in Limestone gap widening
4.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Limestonein Whanregarwen +11.5 pts higher in Limestone gap widening
43.8% 99th pct 32.3% 88th pct
Under 15 in Limestonein Whanregarwen +6.7 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
14.9% 35th pct 21.5% 77th pct
De facto in Limestonein Whanregarwen +10.9 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
11.0% 40th pct 21.8% 90th pct

Age structure

43.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.5 pts 32.3%
26.4% Older adults (45–64) +2.0 pts ▸ 28.5%
14.9% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
7.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 3.8%

Marital status

73.3% Married ◂ +21.3 pts 51.9%
15.8% Never married +8.2 pts ▸ 24.0%
5.0% Divorced +13.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
3.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Limestone Whanregarwen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Limestonein Whanregarwen +6.2 pts higher in Limestone gap widening
11.6% 51st pct 5.4% 23rd pct

Country of birth

70.2% Australia +6.7 pts ▸ 76.9%
5.0% England ◂ +2.7 pts 2.3%
2.5% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
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

43.8% English +0.8 pts ▸ 44.6%
33.1% Australian +10.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
18.2% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 14.6%
11.6% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
3.3% Chinese ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% German +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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 Limestonein Whanregarwen even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Limestonein Whanregarwen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.6% English only +4.3 pts ▸ 86.9%
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 Limestonein Whanregarwen +1.4 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
34.7% 33rd pct 36.2% 37th pct

Religious affiliation

46.3% Christianity +1.4 pts ▸ 47.7%
34.7% No religion +1.4 pts ▸ 36.2%
10.7% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 9.2%
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 Limestonein Whanregarwen +15.4 pts higher in Limestone gap steady
57.0% 75th pct 41.6% 41st pct
Bachelor+ in Limestonein Whanregarwen +5.3 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
16.8% 58th pct 22.1% 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Limestonein Whanregarwen +3 more in Whanregarwen
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Limestonein Whanregarwen
— 205 38th pct
ICSEA in Limestonein Whanregarwen
— 983 45th pct

Highest year of school

57.0% Year 12 ◂ +15.4 pts 41.6%
14.0% Year 10 +12.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
15.1% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 13.9%
3.2% Year 9 or below +10.6 pts ▸ 13.9%

Highest qualification level

25.8% Certificate III / IV +2.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
24.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.5 pts 15.7%
19.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.8 pts 18.6%
8.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.9 pts 7.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Field of qualification

19.4% Education ◂ +15.1 pts 4.3%
4.8% Architecture & building +10.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
12.9% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 15.7%
6.5% Agriculture & environment +5.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.7% Engineering & related +0.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.5% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.8% Health +3.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.8% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Limestonein Whanregarwen +$347 higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
$545 17th pct $892 72nd pct
Household income in Limestonein Whanregarwen +$62 higher in Limestone gap narrowing
$1,687 59th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Limestonein Whanregarwen +$156 higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
$1,812 45th pct $1,968 55th pct
High earners in Limestonein Whanregarwen +3.3 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
12.9% 73rd pct 9.6% 59th pct
High-income homes in Limestonein Whanregarwen +26.7 pts higher in Limestone gap widening
26.7% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

15.6% $1,500–$2,999 +21.2 pts ▸ 36.7%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.8 pts 28.6%
13.3% Under $650 +7.1 pts ▸ 20.4%
20.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
6.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

55.4% Under $650 ◂ +26.6 pts 28.8%
25.7% $650–$1,499 +6.9 pts ▸ 32.7%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 17.3%
5.9% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 6.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Limestonein Whanregarwen +3.2 pts higher in Whanregarwen
31.4% 63rd pct 34.6% 76th pct
Mental health in Limestonein Whanregarwen +0.5 pts higher in Limestone
6.6% 36th pct 6.2% 32nd pct
Needs assistance in Limestonein Whanregarwen +1.9 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
5.8% 63rd pct 7.7% 79th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.0% Arthritis ◂ +1.7 pts 12.3%
5.8% Asthma +3.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.5% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.4% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.3% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.6% Mental health ◂ +0.5 pts 6.2%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 4.6%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.7% None +1.7 pts ▸ 55.4%
22.3% One condition ◂ +3.9 pts 18.5%
7.4% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.1% Three or more +3.6 pts ▸ 7.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Limestonein Whanregarwen +5.5 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
24.8% 75th pct 19.2% 56th pct
Unpaid carers in Limestonein Whanregarwen +1.4 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
13.9% 62nd pct 12.5% 47th pct
Unpaid child care in Limestonein Whanregarwen +4.3 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap steady
17.8% 19th pct 22.1% 35th pct
Defence service in Limestonein Whanregarwen +1.8 pts higher in Whanregarwen
6.0% 87th pct 7.8% 91st pct
Housework 15h+ in Limestonein Whanregarwen +11.6 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
36.6% 91st pct 25.0% 55th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Limestonein Whanregarwen +5 larger in Limestone
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Limestonein Whanregarwen
13 yrs 9th pct —
Median income in Limestonein Whanregarwen
$774 63rd pct —
Household income in Limestonein Whanregarwen
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Limestonein Whanregarwen +0.3 larger in Limestone gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Limestonein Whanregarwen +9.4 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 41st pct
Living alone in Limestonein Whanregarwen +17.5 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
11.1% 10th pct 28.6% 67th pct

Family composition

61.8% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 47.9%
44.9% Couples with children ◂ +6.4 pts 38.5%
0.0% One-parent families +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

62.2% 2 people ◂ +7.1 pts 55.1%
11.1% 1 person +17.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
11.1% 6 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 6.1%
8.9% 3 people ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% 5 people ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Limestonein Whanregarwen +$120 higher in Whanregarwen
$150 14th pct $270 47th pct
Mortgage in Limestonein Whanregarwen +$122 higher in Limestone gap widening
$1,972 70th pct $1,850 64th pct
People / bedroom in Limestonein Whanregarwen even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Limestonein Whanregarwen +5.4 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
8.9% 23rd pct 14.3% 42nd pct
Owned outright in Limestonein Whanregarwen +2.5 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
55.6% 86th pct 53.1% 81st pct
Separate houses in Limestonein Whanregarwen +6.1 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 93.9% 41st pct
3+ bedrooms in Limestonein Whanregarwen +20.9 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap widening
68.9% 26th pct 89.8% 78th pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +2.5 pts 53.1%
13.3% Owned with a mortgage +11.2 pts ▸ 24.5%
8.9% Rented +5.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Other tenure +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.1 pts 93.9%
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

31.1% 3 bedrooms +11.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
37.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 34.7%
15.6% 2 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% 5 or more +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +142.9 pts ▸ 142.9%
0.0% Under $200 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

100.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +66.7 pts 33.3%
66.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Limestonein Whanregarwen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Limestonein Whanregarwen +4.4 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
25.0% 72nd pct 20.6% 62nd pct
PT commute in Limestonein Whanregarwen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Limestonein Whanregarwen +16 longer in Whanregarwen
170 94th pct 186 97th pct

How people get to work

38.5% Car (driver) +18.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
25.0% Worked at home ◂ +4.4 pts 20.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.8% Walked ◂ +5.8 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

51.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.1 pts 43.1%
25.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.2 pts 25.5%
23.1% 4 or more ◂ +17.2 pts 5.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Limestonein Whanregarwen +11.9 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
23.5% 24th pct 35.3% 65th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Limestonein Whanregarwen +9.4 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
9.4% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Limestonein Whanregarwen +8.1 pts higher in Whanregarwen gap narrowing
52.5% 26th pct 60.6% 50th pct
Full-time in Limestonein Whanregarwen +3.1 pts higher in Limestone gap narrowing
53.8% 28th pct 50.8% 18th pct

Industries people work in

26.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.1 pts ▸ 27.0%
13.5% Construction ◂ +5.5 pts 7.9%
5.8% Public administration & safety +6.9 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.5% Education & training ◂ +3.6 pts 7.9%
9.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.9 pts 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.7% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

30.8% Managers +4.2 pts ▸ 34.9%
28.8% Professionals ◂ +16.1 pts 12.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
9.6% Community & personal service ◂ +3.3 pts 6.3%
5.8% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Sales workers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.7% Labourers +0.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.9 pts 4.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Limestonein Whanregarwen +3.2 pts higher in Limestone
4.1% 44th pct 0.9% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Limestonein Whanregarwen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Limestonein Whanregarwen +35.3 more in Limestone
66.1 86th pct 30.8 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Limestonein Whanregarwen +0 higher in Limestone
1 45th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Limestonein Whanregarwen +1.9 pts higher in Limestone
8.5% 73rd pct 6.6% 59th pct

Compare Limestone with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Limestone vs Whanregarwen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21508/limestone/vs/SAL22763/whanregarwen