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Sandy Point vs Walkerville North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Sandy Point profile · Walkerville North profile

Sandy Point Walkerville North

Sandy Point (Vic.) and Walkerville North are two small, rural areas in Victoria. Sandy Point (Vic.) has a larger population of 312 people, while Walkerville North is sparsely populated with only 5 residents. There are notable differences in income and accessibility: typical weekly personal income is well higher in Walkerville North at $1,125, compared to $746 in Sandy Point (Vic.). Sandy Point (Vic.) is also more walkable, with 94% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a walkability score of 2.1 (mostly car-dependent), whereas Walkerville North is car-dependent and has no homes near groceries.

Daily life is similar in both places, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or public transport. Both areas are far from the city and have no local public transport routes. Other differences include the landscape and age; Walkerville North has a far higher mean terrain slope of 22.3% and a typical resident age of 65, making it noticeably older than Sandy Point (Vic.), where the typical age is 58.

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Where they differ most

Population: 307 larger in Sandy Point Personal income: $379 higher in Walkerville North Family income: $732 higher in Walkerville North Median age: 7 yrs older in Walkerville North Household size: 0.8 larger in Sandy Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +307 larger in Sandy Point gap widening
312 59th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +7 yrs older in Walkerville North gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
35.9% 92nd pct —
Under 15 in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
11.2% 20th pct —
De facto in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
12.9% 56th pct —

Age structure

35.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
34.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
13.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
11.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.1% Married ◂ +51.1 pts 0.0%
25.2% Never married ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Divorced ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Widowed ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
15.1% 64th pct —

Country of birth

78.2% Australia +21.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.4% England ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% India ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% South Africa ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

40.1% English +59.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.6% Australian ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
18.3% Irish ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
13.1% Scottish ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Dutch ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
2.2% 41st pct —
Limited English in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

90.1% English only +9.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.2% Punjabi ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
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% 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 Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
59.6% 93rd pct —

Religious affiliation

59.6% No religion +0.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
26.0% Christianity ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
13.1% Not stated ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% Other religions ◂ +2.2 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

Year 12 in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
55.7% 73rd pct —
Bachelor+ in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
27.0% 81st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.7% Year 12 +4.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.5% Year 11 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
13.7% Year 10 ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
23.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Education ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% Health ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
11.4% Management & commerce ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Engineering & related ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Architecture & building ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.2% Society & culture ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Creative arts ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +$379 higher in Walkerville North gap narrowing
$746 49th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +$281 higher in Walkerville North
$1,343 36th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +$732 higher in Walkerville North
$1,518 28th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
8.9% 55th pct —
High-income homes in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
14.9% 47th pct —

Household income distribution

39.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +39.6 pts 0.0%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
14.9% Under $650 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

28.7% $650–$1,499 +31.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
38.7% Under $650 ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
29.5% 53rd pct —
Mental health in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
7.1% 40th pct —
Needs assistance in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
2.9% 30th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

11.2% Arthritis +48.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
7.7% Other condition ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Heart disease ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Asthma ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dementia ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.3% None ◂ +60.3 pts 0.0%
18.3% One condition +41.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
30.1% 86th pct —
Unpaid carers in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
10.6% 29th pct —
Unpaid child care in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
18.8% 22nd pct —
Defence service in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
1.8% 39th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
31.6% 84th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +35 yrs older in Walkerville North
36 yrs 74th pct 71 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
$1,875 57th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +0.8 larger in Sandy Point
2.1 19th pct 1.3 0th pct
One-parent in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
7.6% 31st pct —
Living alone in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
33.6% 81st pct —

Household size

33.6% 1 person +66.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.3% 2 people ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%
11.2% 3 people ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% 4 people ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% 5 people ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
$280 50th pct —
Mortgage in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +$317 higher in Sandy Point
$1,517 43rd pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +0.10 higher in Sandy Point
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
5.2% 12th pct —
Owned outright in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
62.7% 93rd pct —
Separate houses in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
78.4% 47th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

62.7% Owned outright +37.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Rented ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Other tenure ◂ +2.2 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

52.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +52.2 pts 0.0%
20.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
20.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% 5 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
25.2% 72nd pct —
PT commute in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +3 longer in Walkerville North
128 85th pct 131 86th pct

How people get to work

54.1% Car (driver) +45.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.2% Worked at home ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Walked ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% Bicycle ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.6% 1 vehicle +99.8 pts ▸ 133.3%
41.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +41.8 pts 0.0%
15.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
7.5% 4 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
39.8% 77th pct —
Recent arrivals in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
49.3% 20th pct —
Full-time in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North
48.9% 13th pct —

Industries people work in

17.0% Construction ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
15.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% Education & training ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Manufacturing ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Retail trade ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.4% Professionals ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
17.8% Managers ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
11.9% Community & personal service ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% Labourers ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Sales workers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +1.3 higher in Sandy Point
2.1 67th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +0.9 more in Sandy Point
1.9 65th pct 1.0 59th pct
15-min city in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +94.0 pts higher in Sandy Point
94.0% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +3.7 pts higher in Walkerville North
96.3% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +187.2 more in Walkerville North
12.8 48th pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +10 higher in Walkerville North
3 61st pct 13 72nd pct
Mean slope in Sandy Pointin Walkerville North +18.6 pts higher in Walkerville North
3.6% 23rd pct 22.3% 100th pct

Compare Sandy Point with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sandy Point vs Walkerville North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22236/sandy-point/vs/SAL22654/walkerville-north