# Newlands Arm vs Paynesville — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 3.2 km apart

Paynesville (Vic.) and Newlands Arm are neighbouring areas with very different lifestyles. Paynesville (Vic.) is more urban and active, with a walkability score of 4.0 (somewhat walkable) and far more people renting (21.2%). It also has more people living alone (34.0%). Newlands Arm is more car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. It is dominated by separate houses (99.5%) and larger homes, as 89.1% have three or more bedrooms compared to 75.0% in Paynesville (Vic.).

These two places share a very similar typical weekly personal income of around $550. They also have nearly identical proportions of people born overseas (16.5%) and those with a bachelor degree or higher. While both areas have a high proportion of older residents, Paynesville (Vic.) is slightly older and has more people who need help with daily activities. Newlands Arm has a much older First Nations population, with a typical age of 49 compared to 23 in Paynesville (Vic.).

## Where they differ most

- Population: 2,770 larger in Paynesville
- Limited English: 0.4 pts higher in Paynesville
- Renting: 14.6 pts higher in Paynesville
- 3+ bedrooms: 14.1 pts higher in Newlands Arm
- Separate houses: 13.5 pts higher in Newlands Arm

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 866 | 3,636 | 2,770 larger in Paynesville | gap steady |
| Median age | 60 yrs | 62 yrs | 2 yrs older in Paynesville | gap steady |
| First Nations | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 40.2% | 45.8% | 5.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 11.1% | 10.0% | 1.1 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 12.9% | 12.3% | 0.6 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |

### Age structure

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seniors (65+) | 40.2% | 45.8% | -5.6 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 30.4% | 26.5% | +3.9 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 11.3% | 11.9% | -0.6 |
| Children (0–14) | 11.1% | 10.0% | +1.1 |
| Youth (15–24) | 5.3% | 5.7% | -0.4 |

### Marital status

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 60.1% | 51.9% | +8.2 |
| Never married | 17.6% | 19.9% | -2.3 |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.3% | -1.1 |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.5% | -4.2 |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.5% | -0.2 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Newlands Arm male | Newlands Arm female | Paynesville male | Paynesville female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| 5–9 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| 10–14 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| 15–19 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| 20–24 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 25–29 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| 30–34 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 35–39 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 40–44 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| 45–49 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| 50–54 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| 55–59 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| 60–64 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| 65–69 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| 70–74 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 75–79 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 80–84 | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 85+ | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 16.5% | 16.5% |  | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 75.4% | 78.6% | -3.2 |
| England | 8.5% | 7.0% | +1.5 |
| New Zealand | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2 |
| South Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | +0.6 |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.0% | +0.7 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| Philippines | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0 |
| Australian | 36.3% | 37.0% | -0.7 |
| Scottish | 11.8% | 14.7% | -2.9 |
| Irish | 10.5% | 12.5% | -2.0 |
| German | 5.8% | 4.9% | +0.9 |
| Dutch | 4.2% | 2.4% | +1.7 |
| Italian | 2.1% | 1.6% | +0.5 |
| Filipino | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |
| Greek | 0.6% | 0.5% | +0.1 |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |

## Language

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 3.0% | 3.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 92.7% | 93.7% | -1.0 |
| Mandarin | 0.3% | 0.2% | +0.1 |
| Italian | 0.3% | 0.1% | +0.2 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 49.2% | 47.1% | 2.1 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap steady |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 49.2% | 47.1% | +2.1 |
| Christianity | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7 |
| Not stated | 5.7% | 5.6% | +0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.8% | 0.4% | +0.4 |
| Other religions | 0.5% | 0.3% | +0.2 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 36.0% | 40.1% | 4.1 pts higher in Paynesville | gap widening |
| Bachelor+ | 14.9% | 14.7% | 0.1 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |
| Schools/1k kids | — | 2.75 |  |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 1 | 2 | 1 more in Paynesville |  |
| Avg size | 89 | 130 | 41 larger in Paynesville |  |
| ICSEA | 934 | 979 | 45 higher in Paynesville |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 36.0% | 40.1% | -4.1 |
| Year 10 | 26.3% | 25.2% | +1.2 |
| Year 11 | 17.5% | 16.7% | +0.9 |
| Year 9 or below | 16.3% | 12.4% | +3.9 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 39.7% | 35.8% | +4.0 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 18.4% | 19.6% | -1.2 |
| Bachelor degree | 17.3% | 16.3% | +1.0 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8 |
| Postgraduate degree | 3.2% | 4.3% | -1.1 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.3% | 2.0% | +0.4 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Engineering & related | 18.2% | 17.3% | +0.9 |
| Management & commerce | 11.0% | 14.4% | -3.4 |
| Health | 9.7% | 13.3% | -3.6 |
| Education | 12.3% | 11.0% | +1.3 |
| Society & culture | 12.1% | 9.2% | +2.8 |
| Architecture & building | 5.7% | 7.5% | -1.8 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 7.4% | 5.6% | +1.8 |
| Agriculture & environment | 5.1% | 2.8% | +2.3 |
| Creative arts | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 2.5% | 1.4% | +1.1 |
| Information technology | 1.1% | 1.0% | +0.1 |

## Income

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $541 | $561 | $20 higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| Household income | $1,143 | $987 | $156 higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| Family income | $1,278 | $1,284 | $6 higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| High earners | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| High-income homes | 8.7% | 8.2% | 0.5 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 39.9% | 39.1% | +0.8 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 26.0% | 20.6% | +5.4 |
| Under $650 | 19.9% | 24.8% | -4.9 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 4.9% | 4.0% | +0.9 |
| $4,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.2% | -0.4 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 52.6% | 51.9% | +0.7 |
| $650–$1,499 | 30.8% | 28.3% | +2.5 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 8.6% | 9.1% | -0.4 |
| $3,000 or more | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 42.0% | 46.3% | 4.3 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Mental health | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Needs assistance | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 15.2% | 18.2% | -2.9 |
| Mental health | 9.5% | 12.4% | -2.9 |
| Other condition | 8.9% | 11.7% | -2.8 |
| Asthma | 10.6% | 9.8% | +0.8 |
| Heart disease | 8.4% | 9.4% | -1.0 |
| Diabetes | 6.4% | 6.9% | -0.6 |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.5% | +0.3 |
| Lung condition | 3.7% | 4.5% | -0.8 |
| Stroke | 1.2% | 2.3% | -1.2 |
| Dementia | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 51.6% | 47.8% | +3.8 |
| One condition | 27.1% | 28.5% | -1.3 |
| Two conditions | 10.0% | 11.4% | -1.4 |
| Three or more | 5.1% | 6.4% | -1.3 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.7 pts higher in Paynesville | gap widening |
| Unpaid carers | 12.0% | 15.6% | 3.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap widening |
| Unpaid child care | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2 pts higher in Paynesville | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8 pts higher in Newlands Arm |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 31.1% | 27.5% | 3.5 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 6 | 48 | 42 larger in Paynesville |  |
| Median age | 49 yrs | 23 yrs | 26 yrs older in Newlands Arm |  |
| Year 12 | — | 33.3% |  |  |
| Unemployment | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Median income | $1,625 | $725 | $900 higher in Newlands Arm |  |
| Household income | $1,874 | $1,625 | $249 higher in Newlands Arm |  |
| Indigenous language | — | 0.0% |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 larger in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| One-parent | 7.7% | 12.7% | 4.9 pts higher in Paynesville | gap widening |
| Living alone | 21.0% | 34.0% | 12.9 pts higher in Paynesville | gap narrowing |

### Family composition

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples without children | 53.2% | 55.3% | -2.1 |
| Couples with children | 37.8% | 31.6% | +6.2 |
| One-parent families | 7.7% | 12.7% | -4.9 |
| Other families | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2 |

### Household size

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 54.6% | 47.5% | +7.2 |
| 1 person | 21.0% | 34.0% | -12.9 |
| 3 people | 11.5% | 9.2% | +2.2 |
| 4 people | 9.8% | 5.9% | +4.0 |
| 5 people | 1.6% | 2.4% | -0.8 |
| 6 or more | 1.9% | 1.0% | +0.9 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $335 | $310 | $25 higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,300 | $1,225 | $75 higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| People / bedroom | 0.70 | 0.70 |  | gap steady |
| Renting | 6.6% | 21.2% | 14.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap narrowing |
| Owned outright | 64.2% | 56.9% | 7.3 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 99.5% | 85.9% | 13.5 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 89.1% | 75.0% | 14.1 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 64.2% | 56.9% | +7.3 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.0% | 19.4% | +6.5 |
| Rented | 6.6% | 21.2% | -14.6 |
| Not stated | 3.6% | 2.0% | +1.5 |
| Other tenure | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.6 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 99.5% | 85.9% | +13.5 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 11.3% | -11.3 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.9 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.2 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.1% | 53.1% | +1.0 |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.1% | 19.7% | +11.4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.6% | 20.8% | -14.2 |
| 5 or more | 3.8% | 2.2% | +1.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% | 2.6% | -2.6 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 75.0% | 50.7% | +24.3 |
| $350–$549 | 29.2% | 31.2% | -2.0 |
| Under $200 | 0.0% | 9.9% | -9.9 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 43.2% | 41.0% | +2.1 |
| Under $1,000 | 25.3% | 33.6% | -8.4 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 14.7% | 13.9% | +0.8 |
| $3,000 or more | 3.2% | 3.7% | -0.5 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| PT commute | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap steady |
| PT stops | 0 | 3 | 3 more in Paynesville |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.83 | 0.83 more in Paynesville |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 31.4 | 31.4 more in Paynesville |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 2 | 2 more in Paynesville |  |
| Stop walk | — | 7 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 70.5% | 65.5% | +5.0 |
| Worked at home | 12.3% | 13.7% | -1.4 |
| Car (passenger) | 4.2% | 3.2% | +1.0 |
| Walked | 0.0% | 2.0% | -2.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% | 40.1% | +5.7 |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% | 40.4% | -15.1 |
| 3 vehicles | 19.4% | 11.5% | +7.8 |
| 4 or more | 9.0% | 4.8% | +4.1 |
| No vehicle | 0.8% | 3.4% | -2.6 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |
| Recent arrivals | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1 pts higher in Paynesville | gap steady |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 8.4% | 5.0% | 3.3 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| Participation | 40.6% | 38.2% | 2.4 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |
| Full-time | 52.3% | 48.5% | 3.8 pts higher in Newlands Arm | gap widening |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 15.4% | 21.3% | -5.9 |
| Retail trade | 11.2% | 13.1% | -1.9 |
| Education & training | 10.9% | 9.3% | +1.6 |
| Construction | 9.8% | 8.4% | +1.4 |
| Public administration & safety | 9.1% | 5.2% | +4.0 |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% | 7.7% | +0.4 |
| Accommodation & food | 2.8% | 7.7% | -4.9 |
| Transport & warehousing | 5.3% | 3.4% | +1.9 |
| Administrative & support | 5.3% | 2.8% | +2.5 |
| Professional & technical | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 3.5% | 1.1% | +2.4 |
| Other services | 3.2% | 3.1% | +0.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Newlands Arm % | Paynesville % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 20.7% | 17.6% | +3.1 |
| Technicians & trades | 15.8% | 14.2% | +1.6 |
| Community & personal service | 15.8% | 15.2% | +0.6 |
| Labourers | 14.4% | 10.4% | +4.0 |
| Managers | 10.5% | 12.5% | -2.0 |
| Clerical & administrative | 10.2% | 11.7% | -1.5 |
| Sales workers | 8.8% | 10.9% | -2.1 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 5.3% | 5.2% | +0.1 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Newlands Arm | Paynesville | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 1.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 higher in Paynesville |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 1.5 | 4.4 | 2.9 more in Paynesville |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 42.5% | 42.5 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Walk to shops | 78.8% | 42.2% | 36.6 pts higher in Newlands Arm |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 41.3% | 41.3 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Walk to school | 0.0% | 69.3% | 69.3 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Walk to a park | 71.2% | 87.6% | 16.4 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 32.1% | 32.1 pts higher in Paynesville |  |
| Amenities/1k | 4.6 | 9.6 | 5.0 more in Paynesville |  |
| Intersections/km² | 34 | 50 | 16 higher in Paynesville |  |
| Mean slope | 4.0% | 3.6% | 0.4 pts higher in Newlands Arm |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21930/newlands-arm/vs/SAL22049/paynesville