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Towan vs Wood Wood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Towan profile · Wood Wood profile

Towan Wood Wood

Wood Wood and Towan are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ most in income and accessibility; typical weekly household income is far higher in Towan at $2,250, compared to $900 in Wood Wood. Wood Wood is much more connected, with a walkability score of 1.6 (car-dependent) and four public transport routes, while Towan has a score of 0.1 (car-dependent) and no public transport routes. Residents in Wood Wood are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 51 compared to 48 in Towan.

Typical weekly family income is almost identical in both places, sitting around $2,100 to $2,250. Both areas are largely isolated from essential services, with 0.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. While Wood Wood has more public transport stops and parks within walking distance, both locations remain far older than the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Towanin Wood Wood +78 larger in Wood Wood gap steady
13 9th pct 91 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11
  • First area, 2021: 13
  • Second area, 2011: 145
  • Second area, 2016: 85
  • Second area, 2021: 91
Median age in Towanin Wood Wood +3 yrs older in Wood Wood gap steady
48 yrs 62nd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Towanin Wood Wood
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 24.2% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
— 8.8% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
— 12.9% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

Age structure

53.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.2 pts 29.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

112.5% Married ◂ +72.3 pts 40.2%
0.0% Never married +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Divorced +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Widowed +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Separated +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Towan Wood Wood

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

  • 85+ in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 6.2% females
  • 70–74 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wood Wood: 3.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wood Wood: 7.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 60–64 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wood Wood: 6.2% males, 8.6% females
  • 55–59 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wood Wood: 9.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wood Wood: 4.9% males, 8.6% females
  • 45–49 in Towan: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 6.2% females
  • 35–39 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wood Wood: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wood Wood: 6.2% males, 6.2% females
  • 10–14 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wood Wood: 4.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Towan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wood Wood: 0.0% males, 6.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Towanin Wood Wood
— 19.8% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

Country of birth

76.9% Australia ◂ +6.6 pts 70.3%
0.0% Italy +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% English ◂ +11.0 pts 35.2%
0.0% Australian +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
23.1% Irish ◂ +18.7 pts 4.4%
0.0% Italian +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Scottish +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Chinese +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% German +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Indian +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
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 Towanin Wood Wood
— 24.2% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Limited English in Towanin Wood Wood
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

76.9% English only ◂ +16.5 pts 60.4%
0.0% Italian +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
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 Towanin Wood Wood
— 36.3% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.3%

Religious affiliation

76.9% Christianity ◂ +35.2 pts 41.8%
0.0% No religion +36.3 pts ▸ 36.3%
0.0% Islam +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Not stated +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
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

— 37.8% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%
— 8.5% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Towanin Wood Wood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.6% Year 10 ◂ +29.9 pts 25.7%
44.4% Year 11 ◂ +29.6 pts 14.9%
0.0% Year 12 +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +37.8 pts 12.2%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
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

0.0% Health +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Education +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building 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 Towanin Wood Wood +$580 higher in Towan gap widening
$1,125 88th pct $545 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $420
  • Second area, 2016: $468
  • Second area, 2021: $545
Household income in Towanin Wood Wood +$1,350 higher in Towan
$2,250 86th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $857
  • Second area, 2016: $933
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Towanin Wood Wood +$125 higher in Towan
$2,250 71st pct $2,125 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $833
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $2,125
High earners in Towanin Wood Wood
— 9.8% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Towanin Wood Wood
— 15.2% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +41.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Towanin Wood Wood
— 22.0% 20th pct
Mental health in Towanin Wood Wood
— 8.8% 57th pct
Needs assistance in Towanin Wood Wood
— 5.5% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.1% Asthma ◂ +19.8 pts 3.3%
0.0% Diabetes +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Mental health +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Arthritis +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other condition +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Lung condition +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.9% None ◂ +15.4 pts 61.5%
23.1% Two conditions ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% One condition +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Towanin Wood Wood
— 14.6% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
Unpaid carers in Towanin Wood Wood
— 13.4% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Unpaid child care in Towanin Wood Wood
— 22.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
Defence service in Towanin Wood Wood
— 4.8% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Towanin Wood Wood
— 23.2% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Towanin Wood Wood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Towanin Wood Wood
— $450 25th pct
Household income in Towanin Wood Wood
— $1,999 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Towanin Wood Wood +0.5 larger in Towan
2.8 76th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
— 24.6% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
Living alone in Towanin Wood Wood
— 36.4% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

Family composition

61.5% Couples without children ◂ +28.2 pts 33.3%
30.8% Couples with children +21.9 pts ▸ 52.6%
0.0% One-parent families +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 2 people +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% 3 people +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $220 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $170
  • Second area, 2016: $160
  • Second area, 2021: $220
— $1,192 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,150
  • Second area, 2016: $963
  • Second area, 2021: $1,192
People / bedroom in Towanin Wood Wood +0.20 higher in Wood Wood
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 21.2% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%
Owned outright in Towanin Wood Wood
— 51.5% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%
Separate houses in Towanin Wood Wood
— 81.8% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 90.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.8%
3+ bedrooms in Towanin Wood Wood
— 66.7% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +48.5 pts 51.5%
0.0% Rented +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +81.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +30.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +39.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Studio / none +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 5 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Towanin Wood Wood
— 7.9% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Towanin Wood Wood +3 more in Wood Wood
0 0th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Towanin Wood Wood +32.97 more in Wood Wood
0.00 0th pct 32.97 99th pct
Departures/1k in Towanin Wood Wood +945.1 more in Wood Wood
0.0 0th pct 945.1 86th pct
PT routes in Towanin Wood Wood +4 more in Wood Wood
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
— 27 64th pct

How people get to work

116.7% Worked at home ◂ +108.8 pts 7.9%
0.0% Car (driver) +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Walked +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +24.7 pts 18.2%
0.0% 2 vehicles +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% 1 vehicle +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% 4 or more +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Towanin Wood Wood
— 20.0% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Towanin Wood Wood
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Towanin Wood Wood
— 46.3% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.3%
— 55.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 69.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.3%

Industries people work in

83.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +59.6 pts 23.7%
0.0% Construction +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Retail trade +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

83.3% Managers ◂ +59.6 pts 23.7%
0.0% Labourers +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Towanin Wood Wood +1.5 higher in Wood Wood
0.1 36th pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Towanin Wood Wood +1.4 more in Wood Wood
0.1 39th pct 1.5 62nd pct
15-min city in Towanin Wood Wood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Towanin Wood Wood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Towanin Wood Wood +72.3 pts higher in Wood Wood
0.0% 0th pct 72.3% 79th pct
Walk to school in Towanin Wood Wood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Towanin Wood Wood +58.1 pts higher in Wood Wood
10.0% 47th pct 68.1% 69th pct
Walk to health in Towanin Wood Wood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Towanin Wood Wood +175.8 more in Towan
230.8 93rd pct 54.9 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in Towanin Wood Wood +9 higher in Wood Wood
0 29th pct 9 72nd pct
Mean slope in Towanin Wood Wood +0.2 pts higher in Wood Wood
3.4% 19th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Towan vs Wood Wood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22559/towan/vs/SAL22832/wood-wood