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Richmond Plains vs Woosang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Richmond Plains profile · Woosang profile

Richmond Plains Woosang

Woosang and Richmond Plains are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in wealth between them; the typical weekly household income in Richmond Plains is $2,249, which is far higher than the $900 seen in Woosang. This gap extends to personal income, which is far higher in Richmond Plains at $900 compared to $425 in Woosang. In Woosang, homes are more crowded, with a typical 0.80 people per bedroom compared to 0.50 in Richmond Plains.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, or health services. Both areas have almost no public transport and very similar terrain. While Richmond Plains is slightly older with a typical resident aged 64 compared to 63 in Woosang, both sit well below the national figure for typical household and family incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +3 larger in Woosang gap narrowing
9 6th pct 12 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +1 yrs older in Richmond Plains gap narrowing
64 yrs 99th pct 63 yrs 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 63 yrs

Age structure

66.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.3 pts 33.3%
33.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

33.3% Married +41.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
33.3% Never married ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Richmond Plains Woosang

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

  • 85+ in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Richmond Plains: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 65–69 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Richmond Plains: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Richmond Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Woosang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

44.4% Australia +80.6 pts ▸ 125.0%
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

100.0% Scottish ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
77.8% English ◂ +27.8 pts 50.0%
0.0% Australian +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

Language used at home

77.8% English only +22.2 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

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +25.0 pts 75.0%
66.7% Not stated ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
44.4% No religion ◂ +11.1 pts 33.3%
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

Schools ≤3 km in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
33.3% Year 12 ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 11 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +$475 higher in Richmond Plains gap widening
$900 73rd pct $425 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $425
Household income in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +$1,349 higher in Richmond Plains
$2,249 86th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +$751 higher in Richmond Plains
$2,250 71st pct $1,499 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,499

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

77.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +44.4 pts 33.3%
0.0% Under $650 +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

33.3% Arthritis ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +61.1 pts ▸ 116.7%
0.0% One condition even 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0.5 larger in Woosang
1.8 9th pct 2.3 29th pct

Family composition

30.0% Couples without children +10.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.0% Other families ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples with children +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$125 10th pct
People / bedroom in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0.30 higher in Woosang
0.50 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright +33.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
100.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

75.0% 3 bedrooms +58.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +150.0 pts ▸ 150.0%
75.0% Worked at home ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
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

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

62.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.5 pts 50.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0.1 higher in Woosang
0.0 25th pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0.1 more in Woosang
0.0 0th pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +11.1 pts higher in Woosang
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 48th pct
Walk to health in Richmond Plainsin Woosang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +138.9 more in Richmond Plains
222.2 93rd pct 83.3 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0 higher in Richmond Plains
1 44th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Richmond Plainsin Woosang +0.6 pts higher in Richmond Plains
3.6% 23rd pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Richmond Plains vs Woosang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22171/richmond-plains/vs/SAL22863/woosang