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Myall vs Sea Lake

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Myall profile · Sea Lake profile

Myall Sea Lake

Sea Lake and Myall (Buloke - Vic.) are nearby Victorian areas with very different layouts. Sea Lake is a more established hub where 95.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 96% are near a school. Its walkability score is very walkable, compared to Myall (Buloke - Vic.) which is car-dependent and has no public transport stops or routes. In contrast, Myall (Buloke - Vic.) is sparsely populated and has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,374, compared to $883 in Sea Lake.

Both areas share a similar landscape with a nearly identical mean terrain slope of about 2.6%. They also have similar typical monthly home-loan payments, which sit around $600 to $650. While Sea Lake is more densely populated and has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Myall (Buloke - Vic.) has more people per home, with a typical 3.2 people per household compared to 2.1 in Sea Lake.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Myallin Sea Lake +602 larger in Sea Lake gap steady
17 12th pct 619 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2011: 616
  • Second area, 2016: 640
  • Second area, 2021: 619
Median age in Myallin Sea Lake +2 yrs older in Sea Lake gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Myallin Sea Lake
1.8% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
28.1% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.1%
15.3% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
15.2% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Age structure

23.5% Older adults (45–64) +5.2 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
23.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.6 pts 18.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Marital status

62.5% Never married ◂ +34.3 pts 28.2%
50.0% Married ◂ +7.2 pts 42.8%
0.0% Divorced +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Widowed +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Myallin Sea Lake
7.6% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +15.2 pts 84.8%
0.0% South Africa +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% England +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Nepal +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.2% English +1.5 pts ▸ 42.6%
23.5% Australian +18.3 pts ▸ 41.8%
0.0% Irish +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Scottish +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% German +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
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 Myallin Sea Lake
2.6% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
Limited English in Myallin Sea Lake
0.5% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +9.2 pts 90.8%
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 Myallin Sea Lake
43.5% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.5%

Religious affiliation

23.5% Christianity +23.8 pts ▸ 47.3%
47.1% No religion ◂ +3.6 pts 43.5%
0.0% Not stated +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

35.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.7%
9.7% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Schools/1k kids in Myallin Sea Lake
21.05 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Myallin Sea Lake +2 more in Sea Lake
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
83 22nd pct
970 38th pct

Highest year of school

77.8% Year 10 ◂ +58.4 pts 19.4%
44.4% Year 12 ◂ +8.7 pts 35.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Year 11 +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +61.2 pts 38.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Education +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Health +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Society & culture +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Myallin Sea Lake +$50 higher in Sea Lake gap narrowing
$474 10th pct $524 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $474
  • Second area, 2011: $416
  • Second area, 2016: $462
  • Second area, 2021: $524
Household income in Myallin Sea Lake +$491 higher in Myall gap widening
$1,374 38th pct $883 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,074
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2011: $710
  • Second area, 2016: $804
  • Second area, 2021: $883
Family income in Myallin Sea Lake +$307 higher in Myall gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,318 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,074
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,093
  • Second area, 2021: $1,318
High earners in Myallin Sea Lake
4.9% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
High-income homes in Myallin Sea Lake
11.2% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +35.8 pts ▸ 35.8%
0.0% Under $650 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +52.1 pts ▸ 52.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.5 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Myallin Sea Lake
40.2% 90th pct
Mental health in Myallin Sea Lake
12.1% 84th pct
Needs assistance in Myallin Sea Lake
11.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Asthma +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Mental health +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Other condition +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Diabetes +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Heart disease +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Lung condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Cancer +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Stroke +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +21.5 pts 49.1%
29.4% One condition ◂ +7.9 pts 21.5%
0.0% Two conditions +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Three or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Myallin Sea Lake
27.1% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Unpaid carers in Myallin Sea Lake
15.0% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid child care in Myallin Sea Lake
22.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
Defence service in Myallin Sea Lake
4.2% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Myallin Sea Lake
19.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Myallin Sea Lake +11 larger in Sea Lake
0 0th pct 11 60th pct
Median age in Myallin Sea Lake
35 yrs 73rd pct
Median income in Myallin Sea Lake
$1,375 89th pct
Household income in Myallin Sea Lake
$2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Myallin Sea Lake +1.1 larger in Myall gap widening
3.2 89th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Myallin Sea Lake
16.0% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Living alone in Myallin Sea Lake
36.6% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%

Family composition

108.3% Couples with children ◂ +62.9 pts 45.5%
0.0% Couples without children +38.1 pts ▸ 38.1%
25.0% One-parent families ◂ +9.0 pts 16.0%
0.0% Other families +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Household size

100.0% 4 people ◂ +92.9 pts 7.1%
0.0% 2 people +37.7 pts ▸ 37.7%
0.0% 1 person +36.6 pts ▸ 36.6%
0.0% 3 people +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% 5 people +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

$140 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $75
  • Second area, 2016: $125
  • Second area, 2021: $140
Mortgage in Myallin Sea Lake +$43 higher in Sea Lake
$607 4th pct $650 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $607
  • Second area, 2011: $650
  • Second area, 2016: $650
  • Second area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in Myallin Sea Lake +0.20 higher in Myall gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
14.6% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
Owned outright in Myallin Sea Lake
54.9% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.9%
Separate houses in Myallin Sea Lake
93.7% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 98.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.7%
3+ bedrooms in Myallin Sea Lake
69.8% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 69.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.8%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +45.1 pts 54.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Rented +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Not stated +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Other tenure +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.3 pts 93.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

133.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +116.2 pts 17.2%
100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +49.6 pts 50.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% 5 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.2% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
Work from home in Myallin Sea Lake
7.2% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%
PT commute in Myallin Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Myallin Sea Lake +2 more in Sea Lake
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Myallin Sea Lake +3.23 more in Sea Lake
0.00 0th pct 3.23 70th pct
Departures/1k in Myallin Sea Lake +25.8 more in Sea Lake
0.0 0th pct 25.8 60th pct
PT routes in Myallin Sea Lake +3 more in Sea Lake
0 0th pct 3 79th pct
78 95th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +65.1 pts ▸ 65.1%
0.0% Walked +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Worked at home +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +39.3 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% No vehicle +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% 4 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Myallin Sea Lake
30.7% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%
Recent arrivals in Myallin Sea Lake
17.0% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Myallin Sea Lake
4.8% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Participation in Myallin Sea Lake
47.2% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 46.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%
58.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.3%

Industries people work in

75.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +49.9 pts 25.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Retail trade +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Education & training +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Construction +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Other services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Occupations people work in

37.5% Managers ◂ +14.5 pts 23.0%
0.0% Labourers +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Professionals +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Sales workers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Myallin Sea Lake +6.5 higher in Sea Lake
0.3 47th pct 6.8 92nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Myallin Sea Lake +7.3 more in Sea Lake
0.3 47th pct 7.7 98th pct
15-min city in Myallin Sea Lake +95.5 pts higher in Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct 95.5% 97th pct
Walk to shops in Myallin Sea Lake +95.3 pts higher in Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct 95.3% 97th pct
Walk to transit in Myallin Sea Lake +78.7 pts higher in Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct 78.7% 81st pct
Walk to school in Myallin Sea Lake +96.0 pts higher in Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct 96.0% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Myallin Sea Lake +63.2 pts higher in Sea Lake
33.3% 59th pct 96.5% 84th pct
Walk to health in Myallin Sea Lake +95.7 pts higher in Sea Lake
0.0% 0th pct 95.7% 99th pct
Amenities/1k in Myallin Sea Lake +126.4 more in Myall
176.5 91st pct 50.1 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Myallin Sea Lake +1 higher in Sea Lake
0 27th pct 1 52nd pct
Mean slope in Myallin Sea Lake +0.1 pts higher in Sea Lake
2.6% 7th pct 2.7% 9th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Myall vs Sea Lake [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21854/myall/vs/SAL22246/sea-lake