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Omeo vs Omeo Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Omeo profile · Omeo Valley profile

Omeo Omeo Valley

Omeo and Omeo Valley are nearby areas in Victoria with very different levels of activity. Omeo is a small town where 37.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 37.8% are near health services. It has a walkability score of 3.0 (mostly car-dependent) and serves as a local hub with three public transport stops and one school. In contrast, Omeo Valley is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with only nine people. Residents there are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 and no homes within walking distance of schools, health services or groceries.

The two areas are similar in the number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents. However, the gap in income levels varies by household type. While typical weekly household income is well higher in Omeo at $1,131, typical personal income is well higher in Omeo Valley at $900, which is a little above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Omeoin Omeo Valley +402 larger in Omeo gap steady
411 62nd pct 9 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 487
  • First area, 2016: 406
  • First area, 2021: 411
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 9
Median age in Omeoin Omeo Valley +1 yrs older in Omeo Valley gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Omeoin Omeo Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
29.2% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
10.7% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
17.0% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%

Age structure

17.0% Young adults (25–44) +27.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
34.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
29.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
10.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.2% Married ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
30.2% Never married ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
14.7% Divorced ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Widowed ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Separated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Omeo Omeo Valley

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

  • 85+ in Omeo: 1.0% males, 2.2% females; 85+ in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Omeo: 1.9% males, 2.6% females; 80–84 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Omeo: 3.1% males, 1.9% females; 75–79 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Omeo: 5.3% males, 3.8% females; 70–74 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Omeo: 3.6% males, 4.3% females; 65–69 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Omeo: 5.5% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Omeo: 3.1% males, 6.2% females; 55–59 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Omeo: 4.8% males, 5.0% females; 50–54 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Omeo: 2.9% males, 2.2% females; 45–49 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Omeo: 1.9% males, 1.7% females; 40–44 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Omeo: 1.7% males, 4.1% females; 35–39 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Omeo: 2.9% males, 1.9% females; 30–34 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Omeo: 1.4% males, 2.4% females; 25–29 in Omeo Valley: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Omeo: 1.0% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Omeo: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 15–19 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Omeo: 2.2% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Omeo: 2.6% males, 1.2% females; 5–9 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Omeo: 0.7% males, 1.7% females; 0–4 in Omeo Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Omeoin Omeo Valley
7.3% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%

Country of birth

76.2% Australia +12.7 pts ▸ 88.9%
1.2% England ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Vietnam ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

34.8% Australian +9.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
42.1% English +2.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
13.1% Scottish ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Irish ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% German ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Omeoin Omeo Valley
1.9% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Omeoin Omeo Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.2% English only +4.7 pts ▸ 88.9%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Omeoin Omeo Valley
41.6% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.6%

Religious affiliation

16.3% Not stated +28.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
41.6% No religion ◂ +8.3 pts 33.3%
40.6% Christianity ◂ +7.3 pts 33.3%
1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 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%

Education & Qualifications

39.7% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 39.7%
13.0% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
Schools/1k kids in Omeoin Omeo Valley
22.73 90th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Omeoin Omeo Valley +1 more in Omeo
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
38 14th pct —
1,009 61st pct —

Highest year of school

39.7% Year 12 ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%
20.6% Year 10 +12.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.6% Year 11 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV +84.3 pts ▸ 114.3%
14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

3.5% Architecture & building +39.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
12.8% Health ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% Engineering & related ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.8% Society & culture ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Education ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Management & commerce ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Omeoin Omeo Valley +$226 higher in Omeo Valley gap widening
$674 36th pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $496
  • First area, 2016: $497
  • First area, 2021: $674
  • Second area, 2016: $349
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Omeoin Omeo Valley +$231 higher in Omeo
$1,131 21st pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $843
  • First area, 2016: $955
  • First area, 2021: $1,131
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Omeoin Omeo Valley +$187 higher in Omeo
$1,562 30th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $900
  • First area, 2016: $1,148
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Omeoin Omeo Valley
3.8% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
High-income homes in Omeoin Omeo Valley
5.6% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%

Personal income distribution

39.7% Under $650 ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%
29.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Omeoin Omeo Valley
29.7% 54th pct —
Mental health in Omeoin Omeo Valley
7.5% 44th pct —
Needs assistance in Omeoin Omeo Valley
7.3% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.9% Arthritis ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Mental health ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.3% None +37.6 pts ▸ 88.9%
20.4% One condition ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Omeoin Omeo Valley
23.6% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 40.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
Unpaid carers in Omeoin Omeo Valley
7.9% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
Unpaid child care in Omeoin Omeo Valley
18.5% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
Defence service in Omeoin Omeo Valley
3.3% 60th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Omeoin Omeo Valley
27.4% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Omeoin Omeo Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
62 yrs 96th pct —
Median income in Omeoin Omeo Valley
$524 36th pct —
Household income in Omeoin Omeo Valley
$1,024 19th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Omeoin Omeo Valley +0.7 larger in Omeo gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 1.3 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3
12.7% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
Living alone in Omeoin Omeo Valley
37.5% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%

Family composition

12.7% One-parent families +87.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.8% Couples without children ◂ +49.8 pts 0.0%
36.7% Couples with children ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$225 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $148
  • First area, 2016: $180
  • First area, 2021: $225
$1,117 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $960
  • First area, 2021: $1,117
People / bedroom in Omeoin Omeo Valley +0.20 higher in Omeo
0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50
16.3% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
Owned outright in Omeoin Omeo Valley
50.6% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.3%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
Separate houses in Omeoin Omeo Valley
99.4% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 92.4%
  • First area, 2016: 93.2%
  • First area, 2021: 99.4%
3+ bedrooms in Omeoin Omeo Valley
69.4% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 70.3%
  • First area, 2016: 67.3%
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%

Transport & Vehicles

2.5% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Work from home in Omeoin Omeo Valley
9.3% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Omeoin Omeo Valley +3 more in Omeo
3 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Omeoin Omeo Valley +7.30 more in Omeo
7.30 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Omeoin Omeo Valley +58.4 more in Omeo
58.4 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Omeoin Omeo Valley +2 more in Omeo
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
21 60th pct —

How people get to work

52.2% Car (driver) +47.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.5% Walked ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.3% Worked at home ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Omeoin Omeo Valley
31.8% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 45.8%
  • First area, 2016: 34.2%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
Recent arrivals in Omeoin Omeo Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Omeoin Omeo Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Omeoin Omeo Valley
48.9% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 60.6%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
48.4% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 62.3%
  • First area, 2016: 57.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.4%

Industries people work in

15.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +59.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
19.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
15.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.0% Construction ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Retail trade ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Education & training ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.5% Managers +47.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
13.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
9.9% Professionals ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.3% Labourers ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Sales workers ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Omeoin Omeo Valley +2.7 higher in Omeo
3.0 72nd pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Omeoin Omeo Valley +2.7 more in Omeo
3.1 73rd pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Omeoin Omeo Valley +36.8 pts higher in Omeo
36.8% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Omeoin Omeo Valley +37.9 pts higher in Omeo
37.9% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Omeoin Omeo Valley +25.5 pts higher in Omeo
25.5% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Omeoin Omeo Valley +34.3 pts higher in Omeo
34.3% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Omeoin Omeo Valley +6.2 pts higher in Omeo
42.2% 61st pct 36.0% 60th pct
Walk to health in Omeoin Omeo Valley +37.8 pts higher in Omeo
37.8% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Omeoin Omeo Valley +6.5 more in Omeo Valley
104.6 88th pct 111.1 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Omeoin Omeo Valley +0 higher in Omeo
1 44th pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Omeoin Omeo Valley +5.1 pts higher in Omeo
11.4% 86th pct 6.3% 56th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Omeo vs Omeo Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22011/omeo/vs/SAL22012/omeo-valley