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Newlyn vs Smokeytown

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · Newlyn profile · Smokeytown profile

Newlyn Smokeytown

Newlyn and Smokeytown are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. Newlyn is more family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 27.2% of the population, compared to just 9.4% in Smokeytown. This is consistent with the typical resident in Newlyn being younger at 47, while the typical Smokeytown resident is 60. Smokeytown has a much larger share of seniors, with 43.8% of people aged 65 and over, and far more people with long-term health conditions (56.3% compared to 27.2% in Newlyn).

Both areas share similar typical weekly rents of around $240 to $250 and have an identical lack of nearby public transport stops. The gap in the number of people who volunteer is widening, with 32.1% in Newlyn compared to 13.3% in Smokeytown. While both areas have very few people who speak a language other than English at home, this is slightly more common in Smokeytown, where it ever-increasingly reaches 15.6%.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 24.5 pts higher in Smokeytown Aged 65+: 23.9 pts higher in Smokeytown Median age: 13 yrs older in Smokeytown Other language: 15.6 pts higher in Smokeytown Participation: 19.4 pts higher in Newlyn

Demographics & Identity

Population in Newlynin Smokeytown +104 larger in Newlyn gap steady
136 46th pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Newlynin Smokeytown +13 yrs older in Smokeytown gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Newlynin Smokeytown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Newlynin Smokeytown +23.9 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
19.9% 55th pct 43.8% 99th pct
Under 15 in Newlynin Smokeytown +17.8 pts higher in Newlyn gap widening
27.2% 91st pct 9.4% 14th pct
De facto in Newlynin Smokeytown +2.1 pts higher in Smokeytown
11.2% 42nd pct 13.3% 59th pct

Age structure

19.9% Seniors (65+) +23.9 pts ▸ 43.8%
30.1% Older adults (45–64) +4.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
27.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.8 pts 9.4%
18.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.9 pts 12.5%
2.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.8% Married +2.9 pts ▸ 56.7%
25.5% Never married ◂ +12.1 pts 13.3%
7.5% Divorced ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Widowed ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Newlyn Smokeytown

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Newlynin Smokeytown +6.6 pts higher in Smokeytown gap steady
5.9% 25th pct 12.5% 55th pct

Country of birth

89.7% Australia ◂ +11.6 pts 78.1%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 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

35.3% Australian +24.1 pts ▸ 59.4%
43.4% English +16.0 pts ▸ 59.4%
18.4% Scottish +6.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.6% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 15.6%
7.4% German +2.0 pts ▸ 9.4%
5.9% Italian ◂ +5.9 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 Newlynin Smokeytown +15.6 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.6% 84th pct
Limited English in Newlynin Smokeytown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.9% English only ◂ +7.4 pts 87.5%
0.0% Hindi +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Newlynin Smokeytown +8.8 pts higher in Newlyn gap narrowing
46.3% 69th pct 37.5% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

44.1% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 46.9%
46.3% No religion ◂ +8.8 pts 37.5%
7.4% Not stated +11.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
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 Newlynin Smokeytown +0.5 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
56.1% 74th pct 56.7% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Newlynin Smokeytown +7.8 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
18.9% 64th pct 26.7% 80th pct
Schools/1k kids in Newlynin Smokeytown
27.03 92nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Newlynin Smokeytown +1 more in Smokeytown
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Newlynin Smokeytown +82 larger in Smokeytown
21 5th pct 103 26th pct
ICSEA in Newlynin Smokeytown +46 higher in Smokeytown
951 27th pct 997 55th pct

Highest year of school

56.1% Year 12 +0.5 pts ▸ 56.7%
20.4% Year 10 ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Year 11 +7.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Highest qualification level

31.7% Bachelor degree +8.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
15.9% Certificate III / IV +24.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.9% Management & commerce ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Society & culture +8.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
12.7% Health ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
9.5% Architecture & building ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Engineering & related ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Education ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Newlynin Smokeytown +$30 higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
$665 35th pct $695 40th pct
Household income in Newlynin Smokeytown +$62 higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,437 43rd pct
Family income in Newlynin Smokeytown +$479 higher in Newlyn gap widening
$2,041 60th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Newlynin Smokeytown +7.2 pts higher in Smokeytown gap steady
9.4% 58th pct 16.7% 84th pct
High-income homes in Newlynin Smokeytown
15.1% 47th pct —

Household income distribution

34.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 25.0%
32.1% $650–$1,499 +1.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Under $650 ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.7 pts 36.7%
20.8% $650–$1,499 +19.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
18.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 16.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Newlynin Smokeytown +29.0 pts higher in Smokeytown
27.2% 42nd pct 56.3% 100th pct
Mental health in Newlynin Smokeytown +2.9 pts higher in Newlyn
2.9% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Newlynin Smokeytown +6.6 pts higher in Newlyn gap widening
6.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Arthritis +19.3 pts ▸ 28.1%
10.3% Asthma +5.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
5.9% Diabetes +6.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
2.9% Other condition +9.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.1% Heart disease +4.2 pts ▸ 9.4%
4.4% Stroke ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Mental health ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.6% None +2.9 pts ▸ 62.5%
18.4% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
4.4% Two conditions +8.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Newlynin Smokeytown +18.7 pts higher in Newlyn gap widening
32.1% 88th pct 13.3% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in Newlynin Smokeytown +5.4 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
17.9% 87th pct 23.3% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Newlynin Smokeytown +24.5 pts higher in Smokeytown gap widening
25.5% 51st pct 50.0% 100th pct
Defence service in Newlynin Smokeytown +3.0 pts higher in Newlyn
3.0% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Newlynin Smokeytown +5.6 pts higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
37.7% 92nd pct 43.3% 99th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Newlynin Smokeytown +0.1 larger in Newlyn gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Newlynin Smokeytown +3.8 pts higher in Newlyn gap steady
3.8% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Newlynin Smokeytown
18.9% 33rd pct —

Family composition

39.4% Couples without children +31.5 pts ▸ 71.0%
64.4% Couples with children ◂ +32.2 pts 32.3%
3.8% One-parent families ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.5% 2 people +25.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
18.9% 1 person ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
13.2% 4 people ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.4% 3 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% 6 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% 5 people ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Newlynin Smokeytown +$10 higher in Smokeytown
$240 37th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Newlynin Smokeytown +$188 higher in Smokeytown gap narrowing
$1,592 48th pct $1,780 60th pct
People / bedroom in Newlynin Smokeytown +0.10 higher in Smokeytown gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Newlynin Smokeytown
15.1% 45th pct —
Owned outright in Newlynin Smokeytown
43.4% 57th pct —
Separate houses in Newlynin Smokeytown
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Newlynin Smokeytown
90.6% 80th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

43.4% Owned outright +14.9 pts ▸ 58.3%
34.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.0 pts 25.0%
15.1% Rented ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other tenure ◂ +7.5 pts 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

43.4% 3 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.5 pts 41.7%
9.4% 2 bedrooms +15.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Newlynin Smokeytown
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Newlynin Smokeytown
26.2% 74th pct —
PT commute in Newlynin Smokeytown
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Newlynin Smokeytown +1 longer in Smokeytown
26 63rd pct 27 64th pct
Drive to city in Newlynin Smokeytown +11 longer in Smokeytown
73 52nd pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

52.5% Car (driver) +22.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
26.2% Worked at home +15.4 pts ▸ 41.7%
9.8% Walked ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.4% 2 vehicles +39.9 pts ▸ 83.3%
5.7% 4 or more +36.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
24.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
22.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Newlynin Smokeytown +6.9 pts higher in Newlyn gap narrowing
22.5% 22nd pct 15.6% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Newlynin Smokeytown
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Newlynin Smokeytown +19.4 pts higher in Newlyn gap widening
59.4% 45th pct 40.0% 9th pct
Full-time in Newlynin Smokeytown
59.0% 55th pct —

Industries people work in

39.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.8% Construction ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 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%

Occupations people work in

47.5% Managers ◂ +47.5 pts 0.0%
19.7% Professionals ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
8.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Labourers ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Newlynin Smokeytown +0.3 higher in Newlyn
0.4 49th pct 0.1 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Newlynin Smokeytown +0.4 more in Newlyn
0.4 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Newlynin Smokeytown +6.0 pts higher in Newlyn
6.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Newlynin Smokeytown +35.0 pts higher in Newlyn
35.0% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Newlynin Smokeytown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Newlynin Smokeytown +7.4 more in Newlyn
7.4 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Newlynin Smokeytown +2 higher in Smokeytown
1 57th pct 3 62nd pct
Mean slope in Newlynin Smokeytown +2.5 pts higher in Smokeytown
4.2% 32nd pct 6.7% 60th pct

Compare Newlyn with nearby areas

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Compare Smokeytown with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Newlyn vs Smokeytown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21931/newlyn/vs/SAL22296/smokeytown