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Neerim North vs Vesper

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · Neerim North profile · Vesper profile

Neerim North Vesper

Vesper and Neerim North are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Vesper is a much older community, where the typical resident is 63 and seniors make up 38% of the population. This is reflected in the health data, with a long-term health condition affecting 58% of residents and 24% needing help with daily activities. In contrast, Neerim North is much younger, with a typical age of 40 and a far higher share of children under 15 (29.3%). Neerim North also has a more qualified workforce, with 43.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 15.2% in Vesper.

Both areas are almost identical in their typical weekly family income, which sits around $1,400. They also share the same car-dependent walkability score and a lack of public transport. While they are similar in these ways, the two areas have diverged in other areas since 2011. Neerim North has seen a much higher influx of new residents, with 47.2% moving in over the last five years, compared to just 16% in Vesper.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in Vesper Aged 65+: 30.7 pts higher in Vesper Bachelor+: 28.1 pts higher in Neerim North Recent movers: 31.2 pts higher in Neerim North Participation: 47.7 pts higher in Neerim North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Neerim Northin Vesper +9 larger in Vesper gap widening
41 24th pct 50 28th pct
Median age in Neerim Northin Vesper +23 yrs older in Vesper gap widening
40 yrs 29th pct 63 yrs 97th pct
First Nations in Neerim Northin Vesper even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Neerim Northin Vesper +30.7 pts higher in Vesper gap steady
7.3% 11th pct 38.0% 94th pct
Under 15 in Neerim Northin Vesper +23.3 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
29.3% 94th pct 6.0% 9th pct
De facto in Neerim Northin Vesper +3.1 pts higher in Neerim North gap narrowing
11.8% 46th pct 8.7% 25th pct

Age structure

7.3% Seniors (65+) +30.7 pts ▸ 38.0%
29.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
29.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.3 pts 6.0%
7.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Never married ◂ +34.8 pts 15.2%
40.0% Married +5.7 pts ▸ 45.7%
13.3% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 13.0%
10.0% Widowed ◂ +1.3 pts 8.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Neerim North Vesper

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Neerim Northin Vesper +6.6 pts higher in Neerim North gap narrowing
14.6% 63rd pct 8.0% 34th pct

Country of birth

92.7% Australia ◂ +26.7 pts 66.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

58.5% English ◂ +20.5 pts 38.0%
51.2% Australian ◂ +11.2 pts 40.0%
24.4% Irish ◂ +8.4 pts 16.0%
0.0% German +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Scottish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
9.8% Italian ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
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 Neerim Northin Vesper +8.0 pts higher in Vesper gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 8.0% 72nd pct
Limited English in Neerim Northin Vesper even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.1% English only ◂ +15.1 pts 80.0%
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 Neerim Northin Vesper +21.7 pts higher in Vesper gap widening
46.3% 69th pct 68.0% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

46.3% No religion +21.7 pts ▸ 68.0%
51.2% Christianity ◂ +27.2 pts 24.0%
0.0% Not stated +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
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 Neerim Northin Vesper +11.9 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
67.7% 89th pct 55.8% 73rd pct
Bachelor+ in Neerim Northin Vesper +28.1 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
43.3% 95th pct 15.2% 52nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Neerim Northin Vesper +1 more in Neerim North
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Neerim Northin Vesper
15 2nd pct —
ICSEA in Neerim Northin Vesper
1,079 87th pct —

Highest year of school

67.7% Year 12 ◂ +11.9 pts 55.8%
29.0% Year 11 ◂ +8.1 pts 20.9%
9.7% Year 9 or below +6.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
9.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.7 pts 7.0%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.9 pts 26.9%
19.0% Certificate III / IV +7.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
19.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.8% Health ◂ +12.3 pts 11.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.3% Education ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Neerim Northin Vesper +$183 higher in Neerim North gap narrowing
$624 28th pct $441 7th pct
Household income in Neerim Northin Vesper +$149 higher in Vesper gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $1,274 30th pct
Family income in Neerim Northin Vesper +$31 higher in Neerim North gap narrowing
$1,437 23rd pct $1,406 21st pct
High earners in Neerim Northin Vesper +6.5 pts higher in Vesper gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 41st pct
High-income homes in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

18.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% Under $650 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

63.3% Under $650 +6.2 pts ▸ 69.6%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.3 pts 13.0%
13.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.8 pts 6.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Neerim Northin Vesper +26.3 pts higher in Vesper
31.7% 64th pct 58.0% 100th pct
Mental health in Neerim Northin Vesper +12.0 pts higher in Vesper
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 83rd pct
Needs assistance in Neerim Northin Vesper +14.2 pts higher in Vesper gap widening
9.8% 89th pct 24.0% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

22.0% Arthritis +8.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Heart disease +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.8% Other condition +10.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Mental health +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Dementia +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 8.0%
0.0% Diabetes +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.3% Cancer ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

78.0% None ◂ +36.0 pts 42.0%
14.6% One condition +25.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.2% Two conditions ◂ +2.2 pts 10.0%
7.3% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 10.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Neerim Northin Vesper +11.3 pts higher in Neerim North gap narrowing
20.0% 59th pct 8.7% 11th pct
Unpaid carers in Neerim Northin Vesper +1.4 pts higher in Vesper gap narrowing
33.3% 100th pct 34.8% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Neerim Northin Vesper +10.4 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
30.0% 73rd pct 19.6% 25th pct
Defence service in Neerim Northin Vesper +10.4 pts higher in Vesper
0.0% 0th pct 10.4% 97th pct
Housework 15h+ in Neerim Northin Vesper +7.0 pts higher in Vesper gap steady
30.0% 78th pct 37.0% 91st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Neerim Northin Vesper +0.3 larger in Neerim North gap steady
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Neerim Northin Vesper +20.6 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
20.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 19.2% 34th pct

Family composition

52.9% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 55.3%
14.7% Couples without children +19.5 pts ▸ 34.2%
20.6% One-parent families ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

18.8% 2 people +27.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
18.8% 1 person +0.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
18.8% 3 people ◂ +7.2 pts 11.5%
18.8% 4 people ◂ +3.4 pts 15.4%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Neerim Northin Vesper +$55 higher in Neerim North
$200 25th pct $145 13th pct
Mortgage in Neerim Northin Vesper +$321 higher in Vesper
$329 0th pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in Neerim Northin Vesper +0.10 higher in Neerim North gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 11.5% 32nd pct
Owned outright in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 53.8% 83rd pct
Separate houses in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 65.4% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.3% Owned outright ◂ +2.4 pts 53.8%
31.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
18.8% Rented ◂ +7.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

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

62.5% 3 bedrooms +2.9 pts ▸ 65.4%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
31.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 19.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Neerim Northin Vesper
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Neerim Northin Vesper +5.7 pts higher in Vesper
14.3% 43rd pct 20.0% 60th pct
PT commute in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Neerim Northin Vesper +100 longer in Neerim North
200 99th pct 100 69th pct

How people get to work

46.4% Car (driver) +23.6 pts ▸ 70.0%
14.3% Worked at home +5.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
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

56.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.5 pts 21.7%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 34.8%
25.0% 3 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Neerim Northin Vesper +31.2 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
47.2% 88th pct 16.0% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Neerim Northin Vesper even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Neerim Northin Vesper +47.7 pts higher in Neerim North gap widening
93.3% 100th pct 45.7% 14th pct
Full-time in Neerim Northin Vesper +29.3 pts higher in Vesper
35.7% 0th pct 65.0% 78th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Construction ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
10.7% Health care & social assistance +14.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.4 pts 20.0%
17.9% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 15.0%
10.7% Media & telecommunications ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.6% Technicians & trades +16.4 pts ▸ 45.0%
14.3% Professionals +15.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.0% Community & personal service ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
10.7% Managers +9.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Neerim Northin Vesper +0.1 higher in Neerim North
0.1 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Neerim Northin Vesper +0.1 more in Neerim North
0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Neerim Northin Vesper +12.3 pts higher in Neerim North
12.3% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Neerim Northin Vesper even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Neerim Northin Vesper +122.0 more in Neerim North
122.0 88th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Neerim Northin Vesper +0 higher in Vesper
0 40th pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Neerim Northin Vesper +0.1 pts higher in Vesper
12.3% 88th pct 12.5% 88th pct

Compare Neerim North with nearby areas

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Compare Vesper with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Neerim North vs Vesper [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21910/neerim-north/vs/SAL22630/vesper