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Loddon Vale vs Macorna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.7 km apart · Loddon Vale profile · Macorna profile

Loddon Vale Macorna

Macorna and Loddon Vale are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Macorna is more diverse, with 19.4% of people born overseas and 11.9% using another language at home, compared to 0% in Loddon Vale. Incomes are far higher in Macorna, where the typical weekly family income is $2,249, while it is $1,083 in Loddon Vale. Residents in Loddon Vale are far older, with a typical age of 65 compared to 52 in Macorna, and a much higher share of the population identifies as having no religion (54.2% versus 25.4% in Macorna).

Both areas are completely car-dependent and share similar terrain. They also have no residents who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and none who have served in the Defence Force. While Macorna has a higher proportion of people working or looking for work than the national figure, Loddon Vale is even more active in this regard. Loddon Vale also has a much higher rate of volunteering, with 55% of residents helping out compared to 13.6% in Macorna.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Loddon Valein Macorna +43 larger in Macorna gap narrowing
24 16th pct 67 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 24
  • Second area, 2016: 87
  • Second area, 2021: 67
Median age in Loddon Valein Macorna +13 yrs older in Loddon Vale gap widening
65 yrs 100th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 65 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Loddon Valein Macorna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Loddon Valein Macorna +3.4 pts higher in Macorna gap narrowing
25.0% 74th pct 28.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Under 15 in Loddon Valein Macorna +4.5 pts higher in Macorna gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
De facto in Loddon Valein Macorna +2.3 pts higher in Macorna gap narrowing
12.5% 53rd pct 14.8% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.7 pts 32.8%
25.0% Seniors (65+) +3.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
12.5% Youth (15–24) +8.4 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Marital status

85.0% Married ◂ +45.6 pts 39.4%
15.0% Never married +15.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Divorced +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Separated +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Loddon Vale Macorna

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

  • 85+ in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Loddon Vale: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Macorna: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Macorna: 5.4% males, 8.9% females
  • 65–69 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Macorna: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Macorna: 8.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 27.8% females; 50–54 in Macorna: 10.7% males, 7.1% females
  • 45–49 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Macorna: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 5.4% females
  • 20–24 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Macorna: 10.7% males, 7.1% females
  • 15–19 in Loddon Vale: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Macorna: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 5–9 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Loddon Vale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Macorna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Loddon Valein Macorna +19.4 pts higher in Macorna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Country of birth

87.5% Australia ◂ +27.8 pts 59.7%
0.0% Philippines +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

70.8% English ◂ +45.5 pts 25.4%
45.8% Australian ◂ +7.0 pts 38.8%
16.7% Irish ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% German +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Filipino +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Loddon Valein Macorna +11.9 pts higher in Macorna gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 11.9% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Limited English in Loddon Valein Macorna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

104.2% English only ◂ +40.0 pts 64.2%
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

No religion in Loddon Valein Macorna +28.8 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
54.2% 87th pct 25.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%

Religious affiliation

54.2% No religion ◂ +28.8 pts 25.4%
45.8% Christianity +0.4 pts ▸ 46.3%
0.0% Not stated +28.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
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 Loddon Valein Macorna +19.9 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap narrowing
57.1% 75th pct 37.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.5%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.3%
Bachelor+ in Loddon Valein Macorna +7.9 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
20.0% 67th pct 12.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.1% Year 12 ◂ +19.9 pts 37.3%
23.8% Year 11 ◂ +10.3 pts 13.6%
14.3% Year 10 ◂ +0.7 pts 13.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.7 pts 21.6%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Loddon Valein Macorna +$326 higher in Macorna gap widening
$543 17th pct $869 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $599
  • First area, 2021: $543
  • Second area, 2016: $443
  • Second area, 2021: $869
Household income in Loddon Valein Macorna +$375 higher in Macorna gap narrowing
$1,041 15th pct $1,416 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,833
  • First area, 2021: $1,041
  • Second area, 2016: $875
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
Family income in Loddon Valein Macorna +$1,166 higher in Macorna gap widening
$1,083 9th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Loddon Valein Macorna +12.1 pts higher in Macorna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
High-income homes in Loddon Valein Macorna
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.3 pts 35.7%
40.0% Under $650 ◂ +25.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

70.0% Under $650 ◂ +44.2 pts 25.8%
15.0% $650–$1,499 +16.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Loddon Valein Macorna +10.2 pts higher in Macorna
16.7% 9th pct 26.9% 40th pct
Mental health in Loddon Valein Macorna +4.5 pts higher in Macorna
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Loddon Valein Macorna +6.5 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
12.5% 95th pct 6.0% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
12.5% Cancer ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Diabetes +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Asthma +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Mental health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +14.4 pts 52.2%
16.7% One condition ◂ +4.7 pts 11.9%
0.0% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Loddon Valein Macorna +41.4 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
55.0% 100th pct 13.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • First area, 2021: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid carers in Loddon Valein Macorna +45.5 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
50.0% 100th pct 4.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Unpaid child care in Loddon Valein Macorna +34.4 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
45.0% 98th pct 10.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.2%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%
Defence service in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Loddon Valein Macorna +12.1 pts higher in Macorna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Loddon Valein Macorna +0.2 larger in Loddon Vale gap steady
2.2 24th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Loddon Valein Macorna even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
32.1% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Family composition

40.0% Couples without children +18.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
40.0% Couples with children ◂ +15.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% Other families +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +14.3 pts ▸ 64.3%
0.0% 1 person +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
30.0% 3 people ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$125 10th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $105
  • Second area, 2021: $125
$800 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $800
People / bedroom in Loddon Valein Macorna +0.10 higher in Macorna gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
25.0% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Owned outright in Loddon Valein Macorna
50.0% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Loddon Valein Macorna
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
64.3% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 83.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 50.0%
50.0% Other tenure ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Not stated +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Loddon Valein Macorna
35.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.1% Worked at home ◂ +11.6 pts 35.5%
0.0% Car (driver) +41.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

71.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +60.3 pts 11.1%
0.0% 2 vehicles +48.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
0.0% 4 or more +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Loddon Valein Macorna +19.4 pts higher in Macorna gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 19.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Loddon Valein Macorna +33.0 pts higher in Loddon Vale gap widening
80.0% 94th pct 47.0% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 78.3%
  • First area, 2021: 80.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.0%
71.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.0%

Industries people work in

76.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 71.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

70.6% Managers ◂ +15.7 pts 54.8%
23.5% Labourers ◂ +0.9 pts 22.6%
0.0% Professionals +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Loddon Valein Macorna +0.2 higher in Macorna
0.0 0th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Loddon Valein Macorna +0.4 more in Macorna
0.0 0th pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Loddon Valein Macorna +35.7 pts higher in Macorna
0.0% 0th pct 35.7% 60th pct
Walk to health in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Loddon Valein Macorna +29.9 more in Macorna
0.0 0th pct 29.9 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Loddon Valein Macorna even
0 26th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Loddon Valein Macorna +0.9 pts higher in Loddon Vale
3.5% 21st pct 2.6% 7th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Loddon Vale vs Macorna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21530/loddon-vale/vs/SAL21565/macorna