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Macorna vs Macorna North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Macorna profile · Macorna North profile

Macorna Macorna North

Macorna and Macorna North are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and origin; Macorna is far older, with a typical resident aged 52 and 28.4% of people aged 65 or over, compared to a typical age of 29 and 16.1% seniors in Macorna North. Macorna is also more diverse, with 19.4% of people born overseas and 11.9% using another language at home, while these figures are 0.0% in Macorna North.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no public transport stops or schools nearby. They share a similar typical household income, around $1,400 a week. However, they diverge in family life and finance; one-parent families are well higher in Macorna North, where typical monthly home-loan payments are also far higher at $1,300, compared to $800 in Macorna.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Macornain Macorna North +36 larger in Macorna gap narrowing
67 33rd pct 31 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 87
  • First area, 2021: 67
  • Second area, 2016: 20
  • Second area, 2021: 31
Median age in Macornain Macorna North +23 yrs older in Macorna gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 29 yrs 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 29 yrs
First Nations in Macornain Macorna North 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 Macornain Macorna North +12.2 pts higher in Macorna gap widening
28.4% 83rd pct 16.1% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Under 15 in Macornain Macorna North +5.2 pts higher in Macorna North gap steady
4.5% 7th pct 9.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
De facto in Macornain Macorna North +9.0 pts higher in Macorna North
14.8% 70th pct 23.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Age structure

32.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +19.9 pts 12.9%
22.4% Young adults (25–44) +6.6 pts ▸ 29.0%
28.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.2 pts 16.1%
20.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.0 pts 12.9%
4.5% Children (0–14) +5.2 pts ▸ 9.7%

Marital status

30.3% Never married +27.6 pts ▸ 57.9%
39.4% Married ◂ +7.8 pts 31.6%
6.1% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Macorna Macorna North

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

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

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

Country of birth

59.7% Australia +11.3 pts ▸ 71.0%
11.9% Philippines ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
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

38.8% Australian +19.3 pts ▸ 58.1%
25.4% English +6.9 pts ▸ 32.3%
13.4% Scottish ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% German ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Filipino ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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 Macornain Macorna North +11.9 pts higher in Macorna gap steady
11.9% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Macornain Macorna North 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

64.2% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 71.0%
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 Macornain Macorna North +23.0 pts higher in Macorna North gap narrowing
25.4% 15th pct 48.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.4%

Religious affiliation

25.4% No religion +23.0 pts ▸ 48.4%
46.3% Christianity ◂ +10.8 pts 35.5%
28.4% Not stated ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
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

37.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
12.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Macornain Macorna North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.3% Year 12 +4.8 pts ▸ 42.1%
13.6% Year 10 +18.0 pts ▸ 31.6%
13.6% Year 11 +12.8 pts ▸ 26.3%
13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.4 pts 23.1%
21.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
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

24.3% Agriculture & environment +6.4 pts ▸ 30.8%
13.5% Health +17.3 pts ▸ 30.8%
24.3% Engineering & related ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
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 Macornain Macorna North +$386 higher in Macorna gap widening
$869 69th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $443
  • First area, 2021: $869
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Macornain Macorna North +$42 higher in Macorna gap narrowing
$1,416 42nd pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $875
  • First area, 2021: $1,416
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Macornain Macorna North +$250 higher in Macorna gap narrowing
$2,249 71st pct $1,999 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
12.1% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
High-income homes in Macornain Macorna North
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

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

Personal income distribution

31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.2 pts 31.6%
25.8% Under $650 +5.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Macornain Macorna North +14.0 pts higher in Macorna
26.9% 40th pct 12.9% 5th pct
Mental health in Macornain Macorna North +4.5 pts higher in Macorna
4.5% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Macornain Macorna North +3.7 pts higher in Macorna North gap narrowing
6.0% 65th pct 9.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.9% Arthritis ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Heart disease +8.4 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.4% Stroke ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Diabetes ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Asthma ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Mental health ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other condition ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.2% None +28.4 pts ▸ 80.6%
11.9% One condition ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

13.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
4.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
Unpaid child care in Macornain Macorna North
10.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
Defence service in Macornain Macorna North
0.0% 0th pct
12.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Macornain Macorna North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Macornain Macorna North +0.8 larger in Macorna North gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Macornain Macorna North +13.6 pts higher in Macorna North
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
32.1% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%

Family composition

58.3% Couples without children ◂ +12.9 pts 45.5%
25.0% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% One-parent families +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.3% Other families ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

64.3% 2 people ◂ +64.3 pts 0.0%
32.1% 1 person ◂ +1.4 pts 30.8%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Macornain Macorna North +$48 higher in Macorna North
$125 10th pct $173 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $105
  • First area, 2021: $125
  • Second area, 2021: $173
Mortgage in Macornain Macorna North +$500 higher in Macorna North
$800 9th pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $758
  • First area, 2021: $800
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Macornain Macorna North +0.10 higher in Macorna North
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
25.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
50.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Macornain Macorna North
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
64.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 83.3%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +26.9 pts 23.1%
25.0% Rented ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Not stated ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

35.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.6 pts 23.1%
28.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
35.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 35.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.9% Car (driver) ◂ +0.3 pts 41.7%
35.5% Worked at home ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
12.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
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

48.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +25.1 pts 23.1%
11.1% 3 vehicles +12.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.8% 4 or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Macornain Macorna North +16.6 pts higher in Macorna North
19.4% 14th pct 36.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
47.0% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 47.0%
71.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 71.0%

Industries people work in

71.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.4 pts ▸ 83.3%
12.9% Health care & social assistance +20.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

54.8% Managers ◂ +29.8 pts 25.0%
22.6% Labourers +19.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
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 Macornain Macorna North +0.2 higher in Macorna
0.2 45th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Macornain Macorna North +0.3 more in Macorna
0.4 48th pct 0.1 35th pct
15-min city in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Macornain Macorna North +29.0 pts higher in Macorna
35.7% 60th pct 6.7% 45th pct
Walk to health in Macornain Macorna North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Macornain Macorna North +2.4 more in Macorna North
29.9 72nd pct 32.3 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Macornain Macorna North even
0 33rd pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Macornain Macorna North +0.2 pts higher in Macorna
2.6% 7th pct 2.4% 3rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Macorna vs Macorna North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21565/macorna/vs/SAL21566/macorna-north