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Mirboo vs Turtons Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Mirboo profile · Turtons Creek profile

Mirboo Turtons Creek

Mirboo and Turtons Creek are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria, but they have very different social profiles. Turtons Creek has a much higher share of people born overseas (24.2%) and those using another language at home (15.2%), while Mirboo's figures are 11.1% and 1.8% respectively. Turtons Creek also has a far higher proportion of one-parent families (33.3% compared to 9.7% in Mirboo) and more people who have moved in the last five years (43.3% versus 25.7%).

Since 2011, the gap in people who have moved recently has widened significantly. Despite this, the two areas share some basic similarities, such as a car-dependent walkability score (0.1) and almost identical typical weekly personal incomes. Both places are also far older than the national figure, though Mirboo has a larger proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (29.9% compared to 21.2% in Turtons Creek).

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 23.6 pts higher in Turtons Creek Population: 301 larger in Mirboo Housework 15h+: 19.9 pts higher in Turtons Creek Recent movers: 17.6 pts higher in Turtons Creek Participation: 17.0 pts higher in Turtons Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +301 larger in Mirboo gap widening
334 60th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +3 yrs older in Mirboo gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +0.9 pts higher in Mirboo gap steady
0.9% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +8.7 pts higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
29.9% 86th pct 21.2% 61st pct
Under 15 in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +3.5 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
11.7% 22nd pct 15.2% 37th pct
De facto in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +5.3 pts higher in Turtons Creek
10.1% 33rd pct 15.4% 73rd pct

Age structure

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +27.3 pts ▸ 57.6%
29.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.7 pts 21.2%
20.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.3 pts 9.1%
11.7% Children (0–14) +3.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
5.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

31.4% Never married +34.1 pts ▸ 65.5%
51.2% Married ◂ +27.1 pts 24.1%
5.8% Divorced +11.4 pts ▸ 17.2%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mirboo Turtons Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +13.2 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap steady
11.1% 49th pct 24.2% 84th pct

Country of birth

76.0% Australia ◂ +3.3 pts 72.7%
4.8% England ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 pts 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%

Ancestry

44.6% Australian +19.0 pts ▸ 63.6%
41.9% English ◂ +17.7 pts 24.2%
8.7% Scottish +3.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.1% Irish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dutch +7.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +13.4 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
1.8% 39th pct 15.2% 83rd pct
Limited English in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.0% English only ◂ +0.1 pts 87.9%
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 Mirbooin Turtons Creek +16.7 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
56.0% 89th pct 72.7% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

56.0% No religion +16.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
31.1% Christianity ◂ +19.0 pts 12.1%
15.0% Not stated ◂ +15.0 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

Year 12 in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +3.1 pts higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
40.6% 38th pct 37.5% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +5.0 pts higher in Mirboo gap widening
15.4% 53rd pct 10.3% 31st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.6% Year 12 ◂ +3.1 pts 37.5%
16.8% Year 11 +12.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
18.2% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 16.7%
14.3% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

Highest qualification level

16.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.5 pts ▸ 32.0%
31.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 28.0%
17.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.6 pts 12.0%
5.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.6% Engineering & related ◂ +4.6 pts 16.0%
10.6% Society & culture +9.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.0% Health +6.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
6.5% Education +9.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
5.9% Agriculture & environment +6.1 pts ▸ 12.0%
8.8% Management & commerce ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +$43 higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
$618 27th pct $575 21st pct
Household income in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +$164 higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
$1,226 27th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +$87 higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
$1,399 21st pct $1,312 15th pct
High earners in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +9.9 pts higher in Mirboo gap widening
9.9% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
12.7% 39th pct —

Household income distribution

35.8% $650–$1,499 +64.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
13.4% Under $650 ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.4% Under $650 +13.2 pts ▸ 58.6%
27.0% $650–$1,499 +21.3 pts ▸ 48.3%
9.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +9.3 pts higher in Mirboo
30.5% 59th pct 21.2% 17th pct
Mental health in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +11.9 pts higher in Turtons Creek
9.3% 61st pct 21.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +5.1 pts higher in Mirboo gap widening
5.1% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Mental health +11.9 pts ▸ 21.2%
8.7% Arthritis ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Other condition ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.8% None ◂ +3.2 pts 54.5%
23.1% One condition ◂ +7.9 pts 15.2%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +7.4 pts higher in Mirboo gap narrowing
17.7% 48th pct 10.3% 14th pct
Unpaid carers in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +5.7 pts higher in Mirboo gap widening
19.5% 89th pct 13.8% 61st pct
Unpaid child care in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +13.5 pts higher in Mirboo gap widening
23.9% 43rd pct 10.3% 7th pct
Defence service in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +3.8 pts higher in Mirboo
3.8% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +19.9 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
28.3% 72nd pct 48.3% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +3 larger in Mirboo
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
4 yrs 0th pct —
Household income in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
$575 4th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +0.1 larger in Mirboo gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +23.6 pts higher in Turtons Creek
9.7% 43rd pct 33.3% 100th pct
Living alone in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
31.3% 75th pct —

Family composition

47.1% Couples with children ◂ +17.5 pts 29.6%
43.6% Couples without children ◂ +14.0 pts 29.6%
9.7% One-parent families +23.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.3% 1 person +22.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
38.8% 2 people +1.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.7% 4 people ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
8.2% 3 people ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +$82 higher in Turtons Creek
$203 26th pct $285 52nd pct
Mortgage in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +$347 higher in Mirboo
$1,300 29th pct $953 13th pct
People / bedroom in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +0.10 higher in Turtons Creek gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
6.7% 16th pct —
Owned outright in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
51.5% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
94.8% 44th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
75.4% 39th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.5% Owned outright +15.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
38.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.5 pts 33.3%
6.7% Rented +20.0 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.8% Separate house +5.2 pts ▸ 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

53.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.1 pts 46.7%
13.4% 2 bedrooms +39.9 pts ▸ 53.3%
21.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.4% $200–$349 +55.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
17.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
29.1% 79th pct —
PT commute in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
2.4% 82nd pct —
PT stops in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +21 longer in Turtons Creek
116 78th pct 137 87th pct

How people get to work

52.8% Car (driver) +25.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
29.1% Worked at home ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Walked ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.4% Bus ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.1% 2 vehicles +27.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.9% 1 vehicle +3.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.1% 4 or more +13.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.7% 3 vehicles +8.0 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +17.6 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
25.7% 31st pct 43.3% 85th pct
Recent arrivals in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
4.5% 63rd pct —
Participation in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +17.0 pts higher in Turtons Creek gap widening
45.1% 13th pct 62.1% 55th pct
Full-time in Mirbooin Turtons Creek
55.1% 34th pct —

Industries people work in

4.7% Retail trade +34.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
12.6% Health care & social assistance +15.2 pts ▸ 27.8%
22.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% Professional & technical +15.1 pts ▸ 22.2%
2.4% Wholesale trade +14.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
7.1% Construction ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Mining ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.6% Technicians & trades +37.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Sales workers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.7% Managers ◂ +14.0 pts 16.7%
7.9% Labourers +14.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.2% Professionals +2.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
10.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.1 42nd pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +0.1 more in Mirboo
0.2 44th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +8.8 pts higher in Mirboo
14.6% 50th pct 5.8% 44th pct
Walk to health in Mirbooin Turtons Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +54.6 more in Turtons Creek
6.0 32nd pct 60.6 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +1 higher in Turtons Creek
0 38th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Mirbooin Turtons Creek +4.3 pts higher in Turtons Creek
12.9% 89th pct 17.2% 95th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mirboo vs Turtons Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21702/mirboo/vs/SAL22591/turtons-creek