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Tatong vs Upper Ryans Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Tatong profile · Upper Ryans Creek profile

Tatong Upper Ryans Creek

Tatong and Upper Ryans Creek are two small, rural areas in Victoria. Tatong is more populated and has a more qualified workforce, with 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0% in Upper Ryans Creek. There are also more people working or looking for work in Tatong at 59.8%, which is far higher than the 31.3% in Upper Ryans Creek. In contrast, Upper Ryans Creek is noticeably older, with the typical resident aged 59, and has a far higher share of people aged 65 and over at 37.5% compared to 24.6% in Tatong.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very quiet places where typical weekly personal incomes are nearly identical, at around $700. They both lack easy access to public transport and groceries, and both have very few people who speak a language other than English. While Upper Ryans Creek has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.6% versus 14.9% in Tatong), both areas sit well above the national figure for this measure.

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Where they differ most

Participation: 28.6 pts higher in Tatong Year 12: 24.8 pts higher in Tatong Population: 241 larger in Tatong Recent movers: 19.2 pts higher in Tatong Unpaid carers: 15.4 pts higher in Tatong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +241 larger in Tatong gap steady
281 58th pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +6 yrs older in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +1.1 pts higher in Tatong gap steady
1.1% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +12.9 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
24.6% 73rd pct 37.5% 93rd pct
Under 15 in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +2.2 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
15.3% 38th pct 17.5% 53rd pct
De facto in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +13.7 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap steady
14.9% 70th pct 28.6% 99th pct

Age structure

37.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.2 pts 27.5%
24.6% Seniors (65+) +12.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.3% Children (0–14) +2.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
13.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.7% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 65.6%
23.1% Never married ◂ +1.2 pts 21.9%
10.7% Divorced +8.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
5.6% Widowed ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Separated ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Tatong Upper Ryans Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +3.6 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
8.9% 38th pct 12.5% 55th pct

Country of birth

81.5% Australia ◂ +26.5 pts 55.0%
3.9% England +8.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.3% Australian +6.2 pts ▸ 52.5%
37.4% English ◂ +19.9 pts 17.5%
17.4% Irish ◂ +4.9 pts 12.5%
16.4% Scottish ◂ +8.9 pts 7.5%
5.0% German +5.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
2.8% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Dutch ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Chinese ◂ +2.1 pts 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 Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +1.4 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
1.4% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only ◂ +31.1 pts 60.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 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% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +7.3 pts higher in Tatong gap narrowing
47.3% 72nd pct 40.0% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

47.3% No religion ◂ +7.3 pts 40.0%
43.8% Christianity ◂ +26.3 pts 17.5%
6.0% Not stated +31.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
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 Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +24.8 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
43.6% 46th pct 18.8% 1st pct
Bachelor+ in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +13.7 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
13.7% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +1 more in Upper Ryans Creek
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
— 27 8th pct
ICSEA in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
— 1,026 70th pct

Highest year of school

43.6% Year 12 ◂ +24.8 pts 18.8%
20.4% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 12.5%
19.6% Year 10 ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.3 pts 12.5%
18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
4.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.2% Engineering & related ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Health +2.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.2% Education +5.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.9% Society & culture ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.2% Management & commerce ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Architecture & building ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +$9 higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
$697 40th pct $706 41st pct
Household income in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +$51 higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
$1,261 29th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +$90 higher in Tatong gap narrowing
$1,402 21st pct $1,312 15th pct
High earners in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +5.6 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
5.6% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
15.4% 48th pct —

Household income distribution

37.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%
19.7% Under $650 +10.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
24.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.5% Under $650 ◂ +4.0 pts 37.5%
33.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.3 pts 12.5%
12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +26.3 pts higher in Tatong
33.8% 74th pct 7.5% 0th pct
Mental health in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +7.5 pts higher in Tatong
7.5% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +3.9 pts higher in Tatong gap narrowing
3.9% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
9.3% Heart disease ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Mental health ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Other condition ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.1% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.9% None ◂ +1.9 pts 55.0%
23.8% One condition ◂ +16.3 pts 7.5%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +3.9 pts higher in Tatong gap steady
22.6% 69th pct 18.8% 53rd pct
Unpaid carers in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +15.4 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
15.4% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +1.3 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
29.9% 73rd pct 31.3% 78th pct
Defence service in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +3.9 pts higher in Tatong
3.9% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +10.4 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
33.3% 87th pct 43.8% 99th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +3 larger in Tatong
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
16 yrs 13th pct —
Median income in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
$250 4th pct —
Household income in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +0.1 larger in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +10.5 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
10.5% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
23.9% 51st pct —

Family composition

45.9% Couples without children +7.7 pts ▸ 53.6%
40.6% Couples with children +9.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.5% One-parent families ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.2% 2 people +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.9% 1 person +16.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.2% 4 people ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% 3 people ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.8% 5 people ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +$542 higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
$1,300 29th pct $1,842 63rd pct
People / bedroom in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +0.10 higher in Tatong gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
2.6% 6th pct —
Owned outright in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
47.0% 67th pct —
Separate houses in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
77.8% 45th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

47.0% Owned outright +33.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
46.2% Owned with a mortgage +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
2.6% Rented ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

42.7% 3 bedrooms +17.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.1% 4 bedrooms +10.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
18.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
6.0% 5 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
14.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
3.5% 66th pct —
Work from home in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
25.2% 72nd pct —
PT commute in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

25.2% Worked at home +54.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
54.7% Car (driver) ◂ +24.7 pts 30.0%
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

36.8% 2 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.7% 3 vehicles +20.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
22.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
21.9% 4 or more ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% No vehicle ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +19.2 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
19.2% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +28.6 pts higher in Tatong gap widening
59.8% 47th pct 31.3% 2nd pct
Full-time in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek
55.4% 36th pct —

Industries people work in

2.9% Professional & technical +47.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.2% Construction +22.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Manufacturing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.2% Retail trade ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Education & training ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.8% Mining ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.5% Managers +35.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
17.3% Technicians & trades +12.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.5% Professionals ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
10.8% Community & personal service ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Sales workers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +0.5 higher in Tatong
0.5 51st pct 0.0 21st pct
Types ≤15 min in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +0.6 more in Tatong
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +14.1 pts higher in Tatong
14.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +14.2 more in Tatong
14.2 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 32nd pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Tatongin Upper Ryans Creek +2.4 pts higher in Tatong
7.9% 70th pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tatong vs Upper Ryans Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22466/tatong/vs/SAL22618/upper-ryans-creek