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Nariel Valley vs Thowgla Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Nariel Valley profile · Thowgla Valley profile

Nariel Valley Thowgla Valley

Nariel Valley and Thowgla Valley are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ most in their residents' backgrounds and incomes; for example, 14.3% of people in Thowgla Valley were born overseas compared to just 3.4% in Nariel Valley. Thowgla Valley has a much higher share of high-earning households, with 18.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, while Nariel Valley has none. In contrast, Nariel Valley has a higher share of people who completed Year 12 (46.6% versus 35.6%) and a higher proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms (78.6% versus 66.7%).

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly personal income of $710 and an identical 100% rate of separate houses. They are also alike in that no one uses public transport to commute and every home has a motor vehicle. While the two areas are similar in these daily basics, gaps in some areas have shifted, such as the difference in mental health conditions, which is far higher in Thowgla Valley (15.7%) than in Nariel Valley (3.4%).

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $1,205 higher in Thowgla Valley Unemployment: 8.3 pts higher in Thowgla Valley Full-time: 21.3 pts higher in Thowgla Valley People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Nariel Valley First Nations: 3.4 pts higher in Nariel Valley

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +17 larger in Nariel Valley gap widening
87 38th pct 70 33rd pct
Median age in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +5 yrs older in Thowgla Valley gap steady
52 yrs 77th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +3.4 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap steady
3.4% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +2.2 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
26.4% 78th pct 24.3% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +0.2 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap narrowing
12.6% 25th pct 12.9% 26th pct
De facto in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +5.8 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
13.8% 63rd pct 19.6% 87th pct

Age structure

49.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.3 pts 27.1%
26.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.2 pts 24.3%
17.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.4 pts 12.9%
12.6% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.1 pts 4.3%

Marital status

61.5% Married ◂ +8.3 pts 53.2%
29.5% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 27.4%
3.8% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Divorced +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Separated +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Age & sex structure

Nariel Valley Thowgla Valley

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +10.8 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
3.4% 16th pct 14.3% 62nd pct

Country of birth

97.7% Australia ◂ +3.4 pts 94.3%
0.0% England +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
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

60.9% Australian ◂ +15.2 pts 45.7%
33.3% English +13.8 pts ▸ 47.1%
10.3% Irish +18.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
4.6% Scottish +6.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.0% Italian ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Chinese 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 Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.4% English only +4.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +13.5 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
43.7% 60th pct 57.1% 91st pct

Religious affiliation

60.9% Christianity ◂ +15.2 pts 45.7%
43.7% No religion +13.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +8.0 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 Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +11.0 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
46.6% 54th pct 35.6% 25th pct
Bachelor+ in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +7.7 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
14.1% 48th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +2 more in Thowgla Valley
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley
— 157 33rd pct
ICSEA in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley
— 973 39th pct

Highest year of school

46.6% Year 12 ◂ +11.0 pts 35.6%
23.3% Year 11 +3.8 pts ▸ 27.1%
24.7% Year 10 +0.8 pts ▸ 25.4%
15.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.9 pts 10.2%

Highest qualification level

53.7% Certificate III / IV +9.7 pts ▸ 63.3%
12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.2% Bachelor degree +1.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.0% Engineering & related +4.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
24.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.4 pts 20.0%
24.4% Health ◂ +4.4 pts 20.0%
9.8% Education +6.9 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.6% Society & culture ◂ +4.6 pts 10.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap narrowing
$710 42nd pct $710 42nd pct
Household income in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +$187 higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
$1,562 51st pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +$271 higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
$1,687 37th pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +7.7 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
7.7% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +18.5 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.5% 58th pct

Household income distribution

21.4% $650–$1,499 +56.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
39.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.4 pts 25.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.7% Under $650 ◂ +10.0 pts 38.7%
38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.4 pts 29.0%
5.1% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +3.8 pts higher in Thowgla Valley
27.6% 44th pct 31.4% 63rd pct
Mental health in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +12.3 pts higher in Thowgla Valley
3.4% 18th pct 15.7% 93rd pct
Needs assistance in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +2.6 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap steady
6.9% 74th pct 4.3% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.4% Mental health +12.3 pts ▸ 15.7%
6.9% Asthma +4.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.2 pts 7.1%
10.3% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 5.7%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 8.6%
0.0% Diabetes +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.7% Heart disease ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.9% None +3.4 pts ▸ 64.3%
24.1% One condition +3.0 pts ▸ 27.1%
6.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.2 pts 5.7%
6.9% Three or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +9.8 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
37.2% 91st pct 27.4% 81st pct
Unpaid carers in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +9.5 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
25.6% 98th pct 16.1% 79th pct
Unpaid child care in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +2.8 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
20.5% 28th pct 17.7% 19th pct
Defence service in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +1.1 pts higher in Thowgla Valley
3.7% 66th pct 4.8% 78th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +3.1 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
25.6% 59th pct 22.6% 40th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +3 larger in Nariel Valley
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +37 yrs older in Thowgla Valley
30 yrs 63rd pct 67 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +$3,425 higher in Nariel Valley
$3,500 100th pct $75 0th pct
Household income in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley
$8,000 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +0.1 larger in Nariel Valley gap steady
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +4.8 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
9.6% 42nd pct 4.8% 22nd pct
Living alone in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +6.6 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
21.4% 42nd pct 14.8% 18th pct

Family composition

54.8% Couples with children ◂ +0.8 pts 54.0%
30.1% Couples without children +3.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.6% One-parent families ◂ +4.8 pts 4.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.1% 2 people ◂ +9.0 pts 48.1%
25.0% 3 people ◂ +2.8 pts 22.2%
21.4% 1 person ◂ +6.6 pts 14.8%
17.9% 5 people ◂ +6.7 pts 11.1%
14.3% 4 people +0.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +$35 higher in Nariel Valley
$165 17th pct $130 10th pct
Mortgage in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +$1,205 higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
$70 0th pct $1,275 27th pct
People / bedroom in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +0.20 higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +14.3 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap widening
14.3% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +9.7 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
60.7% 91st pct 70.4% 100th pct
Separate houses in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +11.9 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
78.6% 47th pct 66.7% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.7% Owned outright +9.7 pts ▸ 70.4%
14.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Rented ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

114.3% Separate house ◂ +14.3 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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.0 pts 37.0%
28.6% 4 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 29.6%
17.9% 2 bedrooms +8.1 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap narrowing
27.8% 77th pct 27.8% 77th pct
PT commute in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.4% Car (driver) ◂ +1.9 pts 55.6%
27.8% Worked at home even 27.8%
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

30.0% 2 vehicles +29.3 pts ▸ 59.3%
20.0% 3 vehicles +9.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 11.1%
13.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.2 pts 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +1.1 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap steady
29.1% 43rd pct 27.9% 39th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +8.3 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 87th pct
Participation in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +11.2 pts higher in Nariel Valley gap narrowing
69.2% 79th pct 58.1% 41st pct
Full-time in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +21.3 pts higher in Thowgla Valley gap widening
59.3% 56th pct 80.6% 97th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.8 pts ▸ 52.8%
13.0% Health care & social assistance +9.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Other services +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.4% Manufacturing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.0% Managers ◂ +0.9 pts 36.1%
5.6% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
9.3% Labourers +7.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.8% Community & personal service ◂ +6.5 pts 8.3%
5.6% Professionals +8.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0 18th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +69.0 more in Nariel Valley
69.0 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley even
0 16th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Nariel Valleyin Thowgla Valley +3.5 pts higher in Thowgla Valley
7.4% 65th pct 10.9% 85th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nariel Valley vs Thowgla Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21884/nariel-valley/vs/SAL22513/thowgla-valley