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Middle Creek vs Raglan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.7 km apart · Middle Creek profile · Raglan profile

Middle Creek Raglan

Raglan (Vic.) and Middle Creek are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria, but they differ in their age and family profiles. Raglan (Vic.) has a higher share of children (12.6%) and one-parent families (16.9%), while Middle Creek is much older, with 50.0% of its residents aged 65 and over. Middle Creek also has a far higher proportion of people born overseas (22.7%) and those needing help with daily activities (22.7%), compared to 8.5% and 9.4% in Raglan (Vic.) respectively.

Both areas are car-dependent and share similar distances to the city. They are also almost identical in that neither has any public transport stops. While they both have populations that are older than the national figure, Middle Creek's typical resident is 60, which is noticeably older than the typical resident in Raglan (Vic.) at 53.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Middle Creekin Raglan +201 larger in Raglan gap steady
22 15th pct 223 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2011: 407
  • Second area, 2016: 231
  • Second area, 2021: 223
Median age in Middle Creekin Raglan +7 yrs older in Middle Creek gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Middle Creekin Raglan +3.6 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
Aged 65+ in Middle Creekin Raglan +20.0 pts higher in Middle Creek
50.0% 100th pct 30.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Under 15 in Middle Creekin Raglan +12.6 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
De facto in Middle Creekin Raglan +4.1 pts higher in Raglan
12.5% 53rd pct 16.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%

Age structure

50.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.0 pts 30.0%
40.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.0 pts 35.9%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Marital status

58.3% Married ◂ +15.8 pts 42.6%
12.5% Never married +11.1 pts ▸ 23.6%
16.7% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Widowed +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Separated +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Age & sex structure

Middle Creek Raglan

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

  • 85+ in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Raglan: 1.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 80–84 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Raglan: 1.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 16.7% females; 75–79 in Raglan: 1.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 70–74 in Middle Creek: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Raglan: 7.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 12.5% females; 65–69 in Raglan: 4.8% males, 5.7% females
  • 60–64 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Raglan: 6.1% males, 7.5% females
  • 55–59 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Raglan: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Middle Creek: 12.5% males, 20.8% females; 50–54 in Raglan: 2.2% males, 5.7% females
  • 45–49 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 25.0% females; 45–49 in Raglan: 5.7% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Raglan: 1.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 35–39 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Raglan: 2.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 30–34 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Raglan: 0.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 25–29 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Raglan: 0.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Raglan: 0.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 15–19 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Raglan: 1.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Raglan: 3.1% males, 3.9% females
  • 5–9 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Raglan: 3.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 0–4 in Middle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Raglan: 0.0% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Middle Creekin Raglan +14.2 pts higher in Middle Creek
22.7% 81st pct 8.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

77.3% Australia +7.9 pts ▸ 85.2%
0.0% New Zealand +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% England +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

45.5% Australian ◂ +5.1 pts 40.4%
36.4% English ◂ +1.8 pts 34.5%
27.3% Italian ◂ +24.1 pts 3.1%
13.6% Irish +2.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Scottish +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% German +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Chinese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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 Middle Creekin Raglan +4.0 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Limited English in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

104.5% English only ◂ +16.7 pts 87.9%
0.0% Italian +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Middle Creekin Raglan +13.1 pts higher in Raglan
27.3% 18th pct 40.4% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%

Religious affiliation

77.3% Christianity ◂ +27.9 pts 49.3%
27.3% No religion +13.1 pts ▸ 40.4%
0.0% Not stated +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
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

Year 12 in Middle Creekin Raglan +7.6 pts higher in Middle Creek
45.8% 52nd pct 38.3% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%
Bachelor+ in Middle Creekin Raglan +9.2 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 9.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.8% Year 12 ◂ +7.6 pts 38.3%
12.5% Year 10 +11.0 pts ▸ 23.5%
20.8% Year 11 ◂ +7.2 pts 13.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%

Highest qualification level

55.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.4 pts 40.2%
44.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +23.9 pts 20.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

44.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +40.5 pts 3.9%
33.3% Education ◂ +24.5 pts 8.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Society & culture +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Health +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Creative arts +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Middle Creekin Raglan +$85 higher in Middle Creek gap narrowing
$574 21st pct $489 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $574
  • Second area, 2011: $418
  • Second area, 2016: $480
  • Second area, 2021: $489
Household income in Middle Creekin Raglan +$119 higher in Middle Creek gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $1,068 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $724
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2011: $768
  • Second area, 2016: $820
  • Second area, 2021: $1,068
Family income in Middle Creekin Raglan +$139 higher in Middle Creek gap narrowing
$1,374 19th pct $1,235 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2011: $1,050
  • Second area, 2016: $956
  • Second area, 2021: $1,235
High earners in Middle Creekin Raglan +4.6 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
High-income homes in Middle Creekin Raglan
— 6.4% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Household income distribution

20.0% $650–$1,499 +19.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
26.7% Under $650 +3.1 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.5% Under $650 +18.9 pts ▸ 56.4%
29.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.5 pts 25.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Middle Creekin Raglan +3.9 pts higher in Raglan
40.9% 91st pct 44.8% 96th pct
Mental health in Middle Creekin Raglan +5.1 pts higher in Middle Creek
13.6% 89th pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Middle Creekin Raglan +13.3 pts higher in Middle Creek
22.7% 100th pct 9.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

27.3% Asthma ◂ +12.5 pts 14.8%
18.2% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 8.5%
0.0% Arthritis +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 8.5%
0.0% Diabetes +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Cancer +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Stroke +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Lung condition +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.3% None ◂ +27.0 pts 50.2%
13.6% One condition +12.8 pts ▸ 26.5%
22.7% Two conditions ◂ +12.9 pts 9.9%
0.0% Three or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Middle Creekin Raglan +7.6 pts higher in Middle Creek
29.2% 85th pct 21.5% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
Unpaid carers in Middle Creekin Raglan +19.0 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 19.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid child care in Middle Creekin Raglan +11.5 pts higher in Raglan
16.7% 16th pct 28.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.2%
Defence service in Middle Creekin Raglan +4.7 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 78th pct
Housework 15h+ in Middle Creekin Raglan +6.8 pts higher in Raglan
25.0% 55th pct 31.8% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Middle Creekin Raglan +8 larger in Raglan
0 0th pct 8 57th pct
— 10 yrs 4th pct
Median income in Middle Creekin Raglan
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Middle Creekin Raglan
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Middle Creekin Raglan +0.1 larger in Raglan gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Middle Creekin Raglan +16.9 pts higher in Raglan
0.0% 0th pct 16.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
— 27.7% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%

Family composition

64.0% Couples without children ◂ +19.6 pts 44.4%
32.0% Couples with children +7.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% One-parent families +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.3% 2 people ◂ +5.5 pts 47.9%
20.0% 1 person +7.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% 3 people +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% 4 people +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Middle Creekin Raglan +$80 higher in Raglan
$120 9th pct $200 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: $120
  • Second area, 2011: $130
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $200
— $1,450 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $758
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,450
People / bedroom in Middle Creekin Raglan +0.10 higher in Raglan gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 6.4% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
Owned outright in Middle Creekin Raglan
— 55.3% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.3%
Separate houses in Middle Creekin Raglan
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 81.9% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.9%

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +4.7 pts 55.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Rented +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Not stated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other tenure +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

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

46.7% 3 bedrooms +7.6 pts ▸ 54.3%
33.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.7 pts 27.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Middle Creekin Raglan
— 17.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Middle Creekin Raglan +6 longer in Middle Creek
111 75th pct 105 72nd pct

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +19.0 pts 56.0%
0.0% Worked at home +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
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

40.0% 2 vehicles +13.5 pts ▸ 53.5%
26.7% 3 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 26.7%
26.7% 4 or more ◂ +13.9 pts 12.8%
20.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.6 pts 17.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Middle Creekin Raglan +1.6 pts higher in Raglan
13.6% 8th pct 15.2% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Jobs & Industry

— 8.0% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
Participation in Middle Creekin Raglan +4.9 pts higher in Middle Creek
50.0% 22nd pct 45.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.1%
— 51.2% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.2%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +89.3 pts 10.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Education & training +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Retail trade +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Construction +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Labourers ◂ +23.8 pts 9.5%
25.0% Managers ◂ +2.4 pts 22.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Professionals +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Sales workers +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Middle Creekin Raglan +0.1 higher in Middle Creek
0.1 42nd pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Middle Creekin Raglan +0.2 more in Middle Creek
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 29th pct
15-min city in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Middle Creekin Raglan +16.1 pts higher in Middle Creek
16.7% 51st pct 0.6% 31st pct
Walk to health in Middle Creekin Raglan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Middle Creekin Raglan +45.5 more in Middle Creek
45.5 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Middle Creekin Raglan +2 higher in Raglan
0 30th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Middle Creekin Raglan +2.4 pts higher in Raglan
3.3% 18th pct 5.7% 51st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Middle Creek vs Raglan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21676/middle-creek/vs/SAL22136/raglan