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Marlbed vs Whirily

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Marlbed profile · Whirily profile

Marlbed Whirily

Whirily and Marlbed are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Residents are far older in Whirily, where the typical person is 43, compared to 33 in Marlbed. There is also a stark difference in wealth; typical weekly household income is far higher in Marlbed at $2,750, while in Whirily it is $1,437, which is a little below the national figure.

These two nearby places are seeing their income gaps remain very wide. Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or schools within 3 km. They also share a similar terrain and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marlbedin Whirily +19 larger in Whirily gap narrowing
6 4th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 6
  • Second area, 2016: 30
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Marlbedin Whirily +10 yrs older in Whirily
33 yrs 11th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Marlbedin Whirily
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
36.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%
13.0% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Age structure

0.0% Children (0–14) +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +3.5 pts 76.5%
60.0% Never married +10.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Marlbedin Whirily
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 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 +68.0 pts ▸ 68.0%
0.0% English +56.0 pts ▸ 56.0%
0.0% Chinese +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Irish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
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 Marlbedin Whirily
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Marlbedin Whirily
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Marlbedin Whirily
48.0% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.0% Not stated ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No religion +48.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
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

Schools ≤3 km in Marlbedin Whirily even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 11 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Year 10 +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Year 12 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

Highest qualification level

80.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.3 pts 66.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health 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 Marlbedin Whirily +$1,174 higher in Marlbed
$1,624 100th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2016: $433
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Marlbedin Whirily +$1,313 higher in Marlbed
$2,750 93rd pct $1,437 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
Family income in Marlbedin Whirily +$1,125 higher in Marlbed
$2,750 88th pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +64.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Marlbedin Whirily
36.0% 81st pct
Mental health in Marlbedin Whirily
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Marlbedin Whirily
16.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Other condition +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +68.0 pts ▸ 68.0%
0.0% Two conditions +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% One condition +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Marlbedin Whirily even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Marlbedin Whirily +1.1 larger in Marlbed
4.0 100th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Marlbedin Whirily +0.50 higher in Marlbed
1.30 100th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.30
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Marlbedin Whirily even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Marlbedin Whirily even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Worked at home +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Marlbedin Whirily
12.0% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +78.6 pts ▸ 78.6%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Labourers +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 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 Marlbedin Whirily even
0.1 37th pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Marlbedin Whirily +0.0 more in Marlbed
0.2 43rd pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Marlbedin Whirily +4.9 pts higher in Marlbed
16.7% 51st pct 11.8% 48th pct
Walk to health in Marlbedin Whirily even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Marlbedin Whirily +846.7 more in Marlbed
1,166.7 100th pct 320.0 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Marlbedin Whirily even
0 30th pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Marlbedin Whirily +0.3 pts higher in Whirily
1.8% 0th pct 2.1% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marlbed vs Whirily [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21607/marlbed/vs/SAL22768/whirily