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Loy Yang vs Traralgon South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · Loy Yang profile · Traralgon South profile

Loy Yang Traralgon South

Traralgon South and Loy Yang are neighbouring areas in Victoria, though they differ greatly in scale. Traralgon South has 553 residents, while Loy Yang is sparsely populated with only 7 people. Residents are far older in Traralgon South, where the typical age is 39, compared to just 27 in Loy Yang. Traralgon South is more connected, with two public transport routes and two stops, whereas Loy Yang has none. In contrast, Loy Yang has a far larger number of schools within 3 km, with five compared to one in Traralgon South.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely car-dependent. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While Traralgon South has a car-dependent walkability score of 1.6, Loy Yang is also car-dependent with a score of 0.1. This lack of nearby amenities is a shared trait across these two neighbouring places.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +546 larger in Traralgon South gap steady
7 5th pct 553 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2011: 467
  • Second area, 2016: 562
  • Second area, 2021: 553
Median age in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +12 yrs older in Traralgon South
27 yrs 0th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
1.8% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
13.7% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
19.7% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%
12.7% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%

Age structure

71.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +51.9 pts 19.5%
57.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +37.4 pts 19.7%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +46.4 pts 53.6%
0.0% Never married +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% Divorced +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Separated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Loy Yang Traralgon South

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

  • 85+ in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Traralgon South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Traralgon South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Traralgon South: 1.4% males, 0.5% females
  • 70–74 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Traralgon South: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Traralgon South: 2.9% males, 3.4% females
  • 60–64 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Traralgon South: 3.0% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Traralgon South: 3.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Traralgon South: 2.7% males, 5.7% females
  • 45–49 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Traralgon South: 3.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Traralgon South: 3.8% males, 4.3% females
  • 35–39 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Traralgon South: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 30–34 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Traralgon South: 3.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 25–29 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Traralgon South: 0.7% males, 2.0% females
  • 20–24 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Traralgon South: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Traralgon South: 4.6% males, 5.4% females
  • 10–14 in Loy Yang: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Traralgon South: 2.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 5–9 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Traralgon South: 5.2% males, 3.9% females
  • 0–4 in Loy Yang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Traralgon South: 2.7% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

6.0% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +89.2 pts ▸ 89.2%
0.0% England +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% India +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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

0.0% Australian +53.9 pts ▸ 53.9%
0.0% English +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% Scottish +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Irish +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Italian +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Dutch +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% German +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.9% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +95.3 pts ▸ 95.3%
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

51.4% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.4%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Not stated ◂ +94.6 pts 5.4%
0.0% No religion +51.4 pts ▸ 51.4%
0.0% Christianity +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

52.5% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.5%
19.8% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
9.17 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +4 more in Loy Yang
5 73rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +177 larger in Loy Yang
294 47th pct 117 29th pct
ICSEA in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +43 higher in Traralgon South
997 54th pct 1,040 75th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +52.5 pts ▸ 52.5%
0.0% Year 10 +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Year 11 +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +39.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% Health +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Education +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Society & culture +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

$740 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $717
  • Second area, 2016: $788
  • Second area, 2021: $740
$2,369 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,943
  • Second area, 2016: $2,134
  • Second area, 2021: $2,369
$2,463 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,929
  • Second area, 2016: $2,260
  • Second area, 2021: $2,463
16.6% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
High-income homes in Loy Yangin Traralgon South
34.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +43.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Health & Disability

26.2% 37th pct
10.1% 69th pct
3.6% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Asthma +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Arthritis +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Other condition +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Diabetes +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Cancer +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +68.2 pts ▸ 68.2%
0.0% One condition +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Two conditions +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Three or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Community Participation

20.2% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
16.4% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Unpaid child care in Loy Yangin Traralgon South
32.0% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
2.8% 52nd pct
33.9% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +10 larger in Traralgon South
0 0th pct 10 59th pct
14 yrs 10th pct
$449 25th pct
$2,499 79th pct

Family & Households

3.0 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
7.1% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
7.1% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$260 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $185
  • Second area, 2016: $370
  • Second area, 2021: $260
$1,733 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $1,733
0.80 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
4.1% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
40.6% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.6%
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 99.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
94.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 97.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.1%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
12.9% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +2 more in Traralgon South
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +3.62 more in Traralgon South
0.00 0th pct 3.62 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +90.4 more in Traralgon South
0.0 0th pct 90.4 67th pct
PT routes in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +2 more in Traralgon South
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
12 49th pct
Drive to city in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +30 longer in Traralgon South
108 74th pct 138 87th pct

Migration & Movement

21.6% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.6% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
69.1% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 79.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.1%
50.7% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +1.6 higher in Traralgon South
0.1 34th pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +2.0 more in Traralgon South
0.0 0th pct 2.0 65th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Loy Yangin Traralgon South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +48.7 pts higher in Traralgon South
0.0% 0th pct 48.7% 73rd pct
Walk to school in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +48.7 pts higher in Traralgon South
0.0% 0th pct 48.7% 75th pct
Walk to a park in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +48.3 pts higher in Traralgon South
0.0% 0th pct 48.3% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Loy Yangin Traralgon South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +16.3 more in Traralgon South
0.0 0th pct 16.3 57th pct
Intersections/km² in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +4 higher in Traralgon South
3 62nd pct 7 71st pct
Mean slope in Loy Yangin Traralgon South +1.0 pts higher in Loy Yang
10.6% 83rd pct 9.5% 78th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Loy Yang vs Traralgon South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21548/loy-yang/vs/SAL22571/traralgon-south