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Maroona vs Willaura North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Maroona profile · Willaura North profile

Maroona Willaura North

Maroona and Willaura North are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Maroona is far older, with a typical resident aged 48 compared to 35 in Willaura North, and a much higher share of seniors at 30.0%. Residents in Maroona are also more likely to hold a bachelor degree or higher (25.4% versus 10.7%). In contrast, Willaura North has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.0% versus 13.8%) and typical weekly household incomes are well higher at $2,749, compared to $1,874 in Maroona.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. Beyond this, they are alike in having no residents who speak a language other than English at home. While Maroona has more public transport stops and walkable amenities, Willaura North has a far higher share of people working from home at 45.0%. This is a significant gap that has widened over time.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $4,133 higher in Willaura North Unemployment: 11.4 pts higher in Maroona Work from home: 22.5 pts higher in Willaura North Median age: 13 yrs older in Maroona People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Willaura North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Maroonain Willaura North +47 larger in Maroona gap narrowing
80 36th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Maroonain Willaura North +13 yrs older in Maroona gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Maroonain Willaura North even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Maroonain Willaura North +17.9 pts higher in Maroona gap widening
30.0% 86th pct 12.1% 23rd pct
Under 15 in Maroonain Willaura North +4.4 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
13.8% 29th pct 18.2% 58th pct
De facto in Maroonain Willaura North +14.2 pts higher in Willaura North
13.8% 62nd pct 28.0% 98th pct

Age structure

31.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.0 pts 21.2%
30.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.9 pts 12.1%
21.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.2 pts 9.1%
13.8% Children (0–14) +4.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
11.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.7% Married ◂ +4.2 pts 53.6%
29.6% Never married +24.0 pts ▸ 53.6%
8.5% Divorced ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Maroona Willaura North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Maroonain Willaura North +7.5 pts higher in Maroona gap widening
7.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

82.5% Australia +17.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.0% England ◂ +5.0 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

42.5% English +39.3 pts ▸ 81.8%
46.3% Australian ◂ +0.8 pts 45.5%
22.5% Scottish +23.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
16.3% Irish ◂ +7.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Chinese 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 Maroonain Willaura North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Maroonain Willaura North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.8% English only +17.3 pts ▸ 106.1%
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 Maroonain Willaura North +4.7 pts higher in Maroona gap steady
56.3% 90th pct 51.5% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

56.3% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 51.5%
35.0% Christianity ◂ +10.8 pts 24.2%
12.5% Not stated +8.7 pts ▸ 21.2%
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 Maroonain Willaura North +8.9 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
43.3% 46th pct 52.2% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Maroonain Willaura North +14.6 pts higher in Maroona gap widening
25.4% 78th pct 10.7% 33rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Maroonain Willaura North +1 more in Maroona
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Maroonain Willaura North
22 6th pct —
ICSEA in Maroonain Willaura North
1,064 83rd pct —

Highest year of school

43.3% Year 12 +8.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
13.4% Year 10 +8.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
19.4% Year 11 ◂ +2.0 pts 17.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.6 pts 25.0%
22.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.2 pts 18.8%
14.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
7.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.2% Health +19.1 pts ▸ 31.3%
29.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.5% Engineering & related +5.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.5% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 18.8%
9.8% Management & commerce ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Society & culture ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Maroonain Willaura North +$146 higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
$916 74th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Maroonain Willaura North +$875 higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $2,749 93rd pct
Family income in Maroonain Willaura North +$167 higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
$2,083 62nd pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Maroonain Willaura North +6.2 pts higher in Maroona gap widening
16.9% 85th pct 10.7% 64th pct
High-income homes in Maroonain Willaura North
22.2% 67th pct —

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +6.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
22.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.0% $650–$1,499 +26.2 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.8% Under $650 ◂ +5.3 pts 21.4%
18.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 10.7%
4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Maroonain Willaura North +1.5 pts higher in Maroona
28.7% 50th pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Maroonain Willaura North +6.4 pts higher in Willaura North
8.8% 56th pct 15.2% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Maroonain Willaura North +4.6 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
7.5% 78th pct 12.1% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Mental health +6.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.0% Arthritis ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.3% None +14.5 pts ▸ 75.8%
26.3% One condition ◂ +17.2 pts 9.1%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Maroonain Willaura North +5.9 pts higher in Maroona gap narrowing
38.0% 92nd pct 32.1% 88th pct
Unpaid carers in Maroonain Willaura North +6.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
4.2% 8th pct 10.7% 30th pct
Unpaid child care in Maroonain Willaura North +1.0 pts higher in Maroona gap narrowing
29.6% 72nd pct 28.6% 67th pct
Defence service in Maroonain Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Maroonain Willaura North +7.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
28.2% 72nd pct 35.7% 90th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Maroonain Willaura North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Maroonain Willaura North
38 yrs 76th pct —
Median income in Maroonain Willaura North
$1,375 89th pct —
Household income in Maroonain Willaura North
$2,750 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Maroonain Willaura North +0.5 larger in Willaura North gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Maroonain Willaura North +3.2 pts higher in Willaura North
5.9% 25th pct 9.1% 39th pct
Living alone in Maroonain Willaura North
14.8% 18th pct —

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +3.0 pts ▸ 51.5%
47.1% Couples without children ◂ +28.9 pts 18.2%
5.9% One-parent families +3.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

55.6% 2 people ◂ +25.6 pts 30.0%
14.8% 1 person +15.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
22.2% 3 people ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
11.1% 4 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% 5 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Maroonain Willaura North
$145 13th pct —
Mortgage in Maroonain Willaura North +$4,133 higher in Willaura North
$1,257 27th pct $5,390 100th pct
People / bedroom in Maroonain Willaura North +0.30 higher in Willaura North gap steady
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Maroonain Willaura North
14.8% 44th pct —
Owned outright in Maroonain Willaura North
44.4% 60th pct —
Separate houses in Maroonain Willaura North
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Maroonain Willaura North
100.0% 100th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned outright +35.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
40.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.7 pts 30.0%
14.8% Rented ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
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

48.1% 3 bedrooms +21.9 pts ▸ 70.0%
59.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.3 pts 40.0%
14.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Maroonain Willaura North
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Maroonain Willaura North +22.5 pts higher in Willaura North
22.5% 66th pct 45.0% 94th pct
PT commute in Maroonain Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Maroonain Willaura North +1 more in Maroona
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Maroonain Willaura North +12.50 more in Maroona
12.50 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Maroonain Willaura North +100.0 more in Maroona
100.0 68th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Maroonain Willaura North +1 more in Maroona
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Maroonain Willaura North
20 59th pct —

How people get to work

55.0% Car (driver) ◂ +20.0 pts 35.0%
22.5% Worked at home +22.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

26.7% 4 or more +53.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
36.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% 2 vehicles +3.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Maroonain Willaura North +6.9 pts higher in Willaura North gap widening
16.5% 11th pct 23.3% 24th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Maroonain Willaura North +11.4 pts higher in Maroona
11.4% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Maroonain Willaura North +9.5 pts higher in Willaura North gap narrowing
62.0% 55th pct 71.4% 85th pct
Full-time in Maroonain Willaura North +7.5 pts higher in Maroona
67.5% 85th pct 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

42.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Construction ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

37.5% Managers +7.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
17.5% Professionals +12.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.0% Labourers +10.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Maroonain Willaura North +0.7 higher in Maroona
0.7 56th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Maroonain Willaura North +0.7 more in Maroona
0.7 56th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Maroonain Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Maroonain Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Maroonain Willaura North +18.9 pts higher in Maroona
18.9% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Maroonain Willaura North +18.9 pts higher in Maroona
18.9% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Maroonain Willaura North +5.7 pts higher in Maroona
5.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Maroonain Willaura North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Maroonain Willaura North +62.5 more in Maroona
62.5 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Maroonain Willaura North +0 higher in Maroona
1 48th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Maroonain Willaura North +1.1 pts higher in Willaura North
3.8% 25th pct 4.8% 40th pct

Compare Maroona with nearby areas

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Compare Willaura North with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Maroona vs Willaura North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21613/maroona/vs/SAL22789/willaura-north