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Mininera vs Rossbridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Mininera profile · Rossbridge profile

Mininera Rossbridge

Mininera and Rossbridge are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are significant differences in their demographics and finances. Rossbridge has a far higher share of children under 15 (18.5% compared to 5.9% in Mininera) and people in de facto relationships (25.0% compared to 11.1%). Rossbridge also has a much higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,834, while Mininera's is far lower at $616. In contrast, Mininera has a well higher typical weekly household income of $1,812 compared to $1,374 in Rossbridge.

While both areas are very similar in that they have no public transport and no one speaking a language other than English at home, a gap in mobility is widening. A far higher share of people in Mininera have moved in the last five years (37.0%) compared to just 10.3% in Rossbridge. This movement aligns with Mininera's higher typical weekly personal income of $1,062, which is well higher than the $749 seen in Rossbridge.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mininerain Rossbridge +24 larger in Mininera gap narrowing
51 29th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62
  • First area, 2021: 51
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Mininerain Rossbridge +2 yrs older in Mininera gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Mininerain Rossbridge even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Mininerain Rossbridge +6.5 pts higher in Mininera gap narrowing
17.6% 45th pct 11.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Under 15 in Mininerain Rossbridge +12.6 pts higher in Rossbridge gap narrowing
5.9% 9th pct 18.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
De facto in Mininerain Rossbridge +13.9 pts higher in Rossbridge
11.1% 41st pct 25.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Age structure

35.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.4 pts 25.9%
5.9% Children (0–14) +12.6 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.5 pts 11.1%
15.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Youth (15–24) +8.9 pts ▸ 14.8%

Marital status

75.6% Married ◂ +28.2 pts 47.4%
0.0% Divorced +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
22.0% Never married +4.4 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mininera Rossbridge

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

  • 85+ in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mininera: 6.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mininera: 6.0% males, 8.0% females; 70–74 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Rossbridge: 36.4% males, 27.3% females
  • 60–64 in Mininera: 6.0% males, 16.0% females; 60–64 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 6.0% females; 55–59 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mininera: 8.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 8.0% females; 45–49 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 8.0% females; 40–44 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 6.0% females; 30–34 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mininera: 8.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 6.0% females; 15–19 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 36.4% females
  • 0–4 in Mininera: 0.0% males, 8.0% females; 0–4 in Rossbridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mininerain Rossbridge +1.3 pts higher in Rossbridge gap narrowing
9.8% 43rd pct 11.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Country of birth

86.3% Australia ◂ +1.1 pts 85.2%
5.9% New Zealand ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

45.1% Australian +17.9 pts ▸ 63.0%
27.5% English +2.2 pts ▸ 29.6%
21.6% Scottish ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Irish ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% German ◂ +9.8 pts 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mininerain Rossbridge even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Mininerain Rossbridge 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

96.1% English only ◂ +14.6 pts 81.5%
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 Mininerain Rossbridge +3.7 pts higher in Rossbridge gap narrowing
33.3% 30th pct 37.0% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%

Religious affiliation

70.6% Christianity ◂ +3.9 pts 66.7%
33.3% No religion +3.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Not stated +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
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

51.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.6%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
9.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

51.2% Year 12 ◂ +14.4 pts 36.8%
31.7% Year 11 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
12.2% Year 10 +19.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.8 pts 28.6%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
13.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.3 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

46.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +18.1 pts 28.6%
16.7% Health +19.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +16.7 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 Mininerain Rossbridge +$313 higher in Mininera gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $599
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Mininerain Rossbridge +$438 higher in Mininera gap widening
$1,812 66th pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,042
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Mininerain Rossbridge +$271 higher in Rossbridge
$1,812 45th pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
7.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
High-income homes in Mininerain Rossbridge
19.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

Household income distribution

14.3% $650–$1,499 +15.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
19.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
19.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Under $650 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.8% Under $650 +10.0 pts ▸ 36.8%
14.6% $650–$1,499 +11.7 pts ▸ 26.3%
19.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
7.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mininerain Rossbridge +14.6 pts higher in Mininera
29.4% 53rd pct 14.8% 7th pct
Mental health in Mininerain Rossbridge +5.9 pts higher in Mininera
5.9% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Mininerain Rossbridge +22.2 pts higher in Rossbridge gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.9% Other condition +16.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
5.9% Arthritis +8.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.8% Cancer ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Diabetes ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.7% None ◂ +3.5 pts 59.3%
29.4% One condition ◂ +14.6 pts 14.8%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

39.0% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 49.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.0%
Unpaid carers in Mininerain Rossbridge
9.8% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
Unpaid child care in Mininerain Rossbridge
51.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.0%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
Defence service in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mininerain Rossbridge
34.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Mininerain Rossbridge
$649 51st pct
Household income in Mininerain Rossbridge
$1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mininerain Rossbridge even gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Mininerain Rossbridge even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
19.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

Family composition

52.6% Couples with children +12.4 pts ▸ 65.0%
47.4% Couples without children ◂ +27.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

28.6% 2 people +21.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.8% 3 people +26.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.0% 1 person +21.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mininerain Rossbridge +$45 higher in Mininera
$125 10th pct $80 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $95
  • First area, 2021: $125
  • Second area, 2021: $80
Mortgage in Mininerain Rossbridge +$2,218 higher in Rossbridge
$616 4th pct $2,834 90th pct
People / bedroom in Mininerain Rossbridge +0.10 higher in Rossbridge
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Mininerain Rossbridge
66.7% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
Separate houses in Mininerain Rossbridge
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
81.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 77.3%
  • First area, 2021: 81.0%

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright +23.3 pts ▸ 90.0%
19.0% Other tenure ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +30.0 pts ▸ 130.0%
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

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 30.0%
33.3% 4 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Mininerain Rossbridge
55.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 55.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.3% Worked at home ◂ +55.3 pts 0.0%
26.3% Car (driver) +23.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
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

27.8% 3 vehicles +22.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
50.0% 4 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
44.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
22.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mininerain Rossbridge +26.6 pts higher in Mininera gap widening
37.0% 71st pct 10.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Mininerain Rossbridge
92.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 92.7%
44.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%

Industries people work in

65.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +28.3 pts 37.5%
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

44.7% Managers ◂ +7.2 pts 37.5%
15.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Professionals ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mininerain Rossbridge +0.2 higher in Mininera
0.4 49th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mininerain Rossbridge +0.4 more in Mininera
0.6 54th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mininerain Rossbridge +10.4 pts higher in Mininera
28.6% 57th pct 18.2% 52nd pct
Walk to health in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mininerain Rossbridge +34.9 more in Rossbridge
39.2 76th pct 74.1 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Mininerain Rossbridge even
0 34th pct 0 41st pct
Mean slope in Mininerain Rossbridge +0.5 pts higher in Rossbridge
2.9% 11th pct 3.4% 19th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mininera vs Rossbridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21695/mininera/vs/SAL22204/rossbridge