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Lower Norton vs Nurrabiel

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Lower Norton profile · Nurrabiel profile

Lower Norton Nurrabiel

Lower Norton and Nurrabiel are nearby rural areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in income and education; typical weekly household income is far higher in Lower Norton at $2,295 compared to $1,375 in Nurrabiel. Nurrabiel has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (31.4%) than Lower Norton (11.5%). While Lower Norton has far more people with no religion at 35.2%, Nurrabiel has a far higher proportion of people who use another language at home (11.6%).

These two areas have tracked differently over time, with the gap in volunteer rates widening as Nurrabiel's share rose to 48.6%. Despite this, they share a similar landscape and home life, with both having an identical 2.8 people per home and no residents using public transport to get to work. Both areas also lack a 15-minute-city walkshed and have no residents who speak little or no English.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 23.5 pts higher in Lower Norton Population: 193 larger in Lower Norton Bachelor+: 19.9 pts higher in Nurrabiel Other language: 11.6 pts higher in Nurrabiel Volunteering: 18.7 pts higher in Nurrabiel

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +193 larger in Lower Norton gap widening
236 57th pct 43 25th pct
Median age in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +2 yrs older in Lower Norton gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +8.9 pts higher in Lower Norton gap widening
18.2% 48th pct 9.3% 14th pct
Under 15 in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +3.8 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
19.5% 67th pct 23.3% 85th pct
De facto in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +3.6 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap narrowing
10.7% 37th pct 14.3% 66th pct

Age structure

33.9% Older adults (45–64) +3.3 pts ▸ 37.2%
19.5% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 23.3%
20.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.2 pts ▸ 20.9%
18.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.9 pts 9.3%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.2% Married ◂ +3.1 pts 57.1%
28.3% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 22.9%
5.2% Divorced +6.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.2% Widowed ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lower Norton Nurrabiel

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +4.4 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
2.5% 12th pct 7.0% 29th pct

Country of birth

88.1% Australia +2.6 pts ▸ 90.7%
1.7% England ◂ +1.7 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

47.0% English +15.8 pts ▸ 62.8%
48.3% Australian ◂ +6.4 pts 41.9%
5.1% Irish +6.5 pts ▸ 11.6%
4.7% German +7.0 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.0% Scottish ◂ +4.0 pts 7.0%
0.0% Chinese +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 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 Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +11.6 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.6% 78th pct
Limited English in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.9% English only ◂ +3.6 pts 88.4%
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 Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +23.5 pts higher in Lower Norton gap widening
35.2% 35th pct 11.6% 2nd pct

Religious affiliation

53.4% Christianity +14.1 pts ▸ 67.4%
35.2% No religion ◂ +23.5 pts 11.6%
14.4% Not stated ◂ +5.1 pts 9.3%
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 Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +6.4 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap narrowing
38.5% 32nd pct 44.8% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +19.9 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
11.5% 37th pct 31.4% 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +6.4 pts ▸ 44.8%
13.7% Year 10 +13.8 pts ▸ 27.6%
23.1% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 17.2%
9.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

10.7% Bachelor degree +33.1 pts ▸ 43.8%
37.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.2 pts 37.5%
4.1% Graduate diploma / certificate +20.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.0% Engineering & related +0.7 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.1% Health +5.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.7% Architecture & building ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
9.0% Society & culture ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Management & commerce ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.4% Education ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +$283 higher in Lower Norton gap widening
$952 77th pct $669 35th pct
Household income in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +$920 higher in Lower Norton gap widening
$2,295 86th pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +$1,024 higher in Lower Norton gap widening
$2,399 77th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +2.4 pts higher in Lower Norton gap narrowing
11.0% 65th pct 8.6% 53rd pct
High-income homes in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
43.6% 96th pct —

Household income distribution

19.2% $650–$1,499 +45.5 pts ▸ 64.7%
24.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 17.6%
23.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
20.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Under $650 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.3% Under $650 +27.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
27.2% $650–$1,499 +12.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 22.9%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +4.0 pts higher in Nurrabiel
21.6% 18th pct 25.6% 34th pct
Mental health in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +6.4 pts higher in Lower Norton
6.4% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +5.7 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
1.3% 21st pct 7.0% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

1.3% Lung condition +10.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
9.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 7.0%
2.5% Diabetes +4.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
2.1% Heart disease +4.9 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.5% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.4% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Asthma ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None +9.2 pts ▸ 79.1%
14.4% One condition ◂ +7.4 pts 7.0%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +0.2 pts 7.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +18.7 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
29.8% 86th pct 48.6% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +10.6 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
9.4% 22nd pct 20.0% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +14.9 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap widening
25.1% 49th pct 40.0% 93rd pct
Defence service in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +3.0 pts higher in Lower Norton
3.0% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +10.4 pts higher in Lower Norton gap narrowing
30.4% 80th pct 20.0% 26th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +11.6 pts higher in Lower Norton gap widening
11.6% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
12.8% 13th pct —

Family composition

58.6% Couples with children +4.6 pts ▸ 63.2%
28.8% Couples without children +5.4 pts ▸ 34.2%
11.6% One-parent families ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.6% 2 people ◂ +2.4 pts 41.2%
16.7% 3 people +12.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
12.8% 1 person ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +$48 higher in Lower Norton
$248 39th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +$650 higher in Nurrabiel gap narrowing
$1,517 43rd pct $2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
5.1% 12th pct —
Owned outright in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
37.2% 39th pct —
Separate houses in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
79.5% 50th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

47.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
37.2% Owned outright +4.0 pts ▸ 41.2%
5.1% Rented +18.4 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

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

38.5% 4 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
29.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 23.5%
11.5% 5 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
3.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +12.2 pts higher in Lower Norton gap widening
12.2% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.4% Car (driver) +22.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
2.3% Walked +21.5 pts ▸ 23.8%
12.2% Worked at home ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.3 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

48.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 47.1%
28.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
21.1% 4 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
7.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +5.7 pts higher in Lower Norton gap narrowing
22.0% 20th pct 16.3% 11th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +8.1 pts higher in Lower Norton gap widening
68.1% 76th pct 60.0% 47th pct
Full-time in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +11.1 pts higher in Nurrabiel gap narrowing
60.3% 61st pct 71.4% 89th pct

Industries people work in

16.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.9% Education & training +13.9 pts ▸ 23.8%
13.7% Health care & social assistance +5.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
14.5% Construction ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Manufacturing ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.3% Managers +24.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
3.8% Community & personal service +20.0 pts ▸ 23.8%
12.2% Labourers +11.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
19.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
16.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Professionals +2.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.9% Machinery operators & drivers +7.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.4% Sales workers ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +0.5 higher in Lower Norton
0.6 53rd pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +0.5 more in Lower Norton
0.6 53rd pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +53.9 pts higher in Lower Norton
57.0% 66th pct 3.1% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +207.0 more in Nurrabiel
72.0 86th pct 279.1 95th pct
Intersections/km² in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel even
0 34th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Lower Nortonin Nurrabiel +0.3 pts higher in Nurrabiel
4.7% 38th pct 5.0% 42nd pct

Compare Lower Norton with nearby areas

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Compare Nurrabiel with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lower Norton vs Nurrabiel [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21546/lower-norton/vs/SAL21989/nurrabiel