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Upper Lurg vs Upper Ryans Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Upper Lurg profile · Upper Ryans Creek profile

Upper Lurg Upper Ryans Creek

Upper Lurg and Upper Ryans Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Upper Lurg has a more qualified workforce, with 25.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0.0% in Upper Ryans Creek. Residents in Upper Lurg are also more likely to be working or looking for work (58.3% versus 31.3%) and have a higher share of people who finished Year 12 (50.6% versus 18.8%). However, Upper Ryans Creek is far older, with a typical age of 59 and a much higher share of people aged 65 and over at 37.5%, compared to 23.4% in Upper Lurg.

Both areas are effectively identical when it comes to household size, with 2.4 people per home. They also share a similar proportion of children under 15 and have no public transport stops or walkable amenities. These nearby areas have tracked differently since 2011, as Upper Lurg has seen more recent movement with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, while no one in Upper Ryans Creek has done so.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 31.8 pts higher in Upper Lurg Bachelor+: 25.0 pts higher in Upper Lurg Recent movers: 32.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg Participation: 27.1 pts higher in Upper Lurg Unpaid carers: 15.6 pts higher in Upper Lurg

Demographics & Identity

Population in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +67 larger in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
107 43rd pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +9 yrs older in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +2.8 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
2.8% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +14.1 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
23.4% 70th pct 37.5% 93rd pct
Under 15 in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +0.7 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
16.8% 48th pct 17.5% 53rd pct
De facto in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +9.7 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap widening
18.8% 86th pct 28.6% 99th pct

Age structure

43.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +15.5 pts 27.5%
23.4% Seniors (65+) +14.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
16.8% Children (0–14) +0.7 pts ▸ 17.5%
16.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.9% Married +17.7 pts ▸ 65.6%
27.1% Never married ◂ +5.2 pts 21.9%
17.7% Divorced +1.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
3.1% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Upper Lurg Upper Ryans Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +3.2 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap steady
9.3% 40th pct 12.5% 55th pct

Country of birth

83.2% Australia ◂ +28.2 pts 55.0%
8.4% England +4.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
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

63.6% English ◂ +46.1 pts 17.5%
13.1% Australian +39.4 pts ▸ 52.5%
31.8% Irish ◂ +19.3 pts 12.5%
12.1% German ◂ +2.1 pts 10.0%
9.3% Scottish ◂ +1.8 pts 7.5%
7.5% Greek ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% Italian ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

97.2% English only ◂ +37.2 pts 60.0%
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

No religion in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +0.7 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
39.3% 46th pct 40.0% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

45.8% Christianity ◂ +28.3 pts 17.5%
39.3% No religion +0.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.1% Not stated +24.4 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 Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +31.8 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
50.6% 63rd pct 18.8% 1st pct
Bachelor+ in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +25.0 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
25.0% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
27 8th pct 27 8th pct
ICSEA in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
1,026 70th pct 1,026 70th pct

Highest year of school

50.6% Year 12 ◂ +31.8 pts 18.8%
15.7% Year 10 ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
14.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.1 pts 12.5%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

46.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.8 pts 12.5%
20.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
19.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.9% Society & culture ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.4% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.5% Education +5.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Engineering & related ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Information technology ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Architecture & building ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Creative arts ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +$74 higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
$632 29th pct $706 41st pct
Household income in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +$229 higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
$1,541 50th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +$313 higher in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
$1,625 34th pct $1,312 15th pct
High earners in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +9.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
9.4% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
8.7% 26th pct —

Household income distribution

8.7% Under $650 +21.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
23.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.9% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 37.5%
30.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.7 pts 12.5%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +27.1 pts higher in Upper Lurg
34.6% 76th pct 7.5% 0th pct
Mental health in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +8.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg
8.4% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +2.8 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
2.8% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.6% Asthma ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
11.2% Other condition ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Mental health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
5.6% Cancer ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Diabetes ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None +0.8 pts ▸ 55.0%
27.1% One condition ◂ +19.6 pts 7.5%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +6.3 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
25.0% 75th pct 18.8% 53rd pct
Unpaid carers in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +15.6 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
15.6% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +10.4 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
20.8% 29th pct 31.3% 78th pct
Defence service in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +7.5 pts higher in Upper Lurg
7.5% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +12.5 pts higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
31.3% 83rd pct 43.8% 99th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +3 larger in Upper Lurg
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
14 yrs 10th pct —
Median income in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
$724 58th pct —
Household income in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
$1,324 33rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +4.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
4.4% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
21.7% 43rd pct —

Family composition

48.4% Couples without children +5.2 pts ▸ 53.6%
46.2% Couples with children +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
4.4% One-parent families ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

52.2% 2 people ◂ +2.2 pts 50.0%
21.7% 1 person +18.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.7% 3 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% 4 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% 6 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
$264 45th pct —
Mortgage in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +$109 higher in Upper Ryans Creek gap narrowing
$1,733 57th pct $1,842 63rd pct
People / bedroom in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +0.10 higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
8.7% 22nd pct —
Owned outright in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
34.8% 32nd pct —
Separate houses in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
78.3% 46th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

34.8% Owned outright +45.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
30.4% Owned with a mortgage +19.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.9% Other tenure ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Rented ◂ +8.7 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

37.0% 3 bedrooms +23.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.4% 4 bedrooms +9.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.9% 5 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
21.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
21.4% 64th pct —
PT commute in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

21.4% Worked at home +58.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
64.3% Car (driver) ◂ +34.3 pts 30.0%
5.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.4 pts 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

31.7% 2 vehicles +18.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
34.1% 3 vehicles +3.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% 4 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +32.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap widening
32.4% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +27.1 pts higher in Upper Lurg gap narrowing
58.3% 42nd pct 31.3% 2nd pct
Full-time in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek
46.4% 10th pct —

Industries people work in

5.4% Professional & technical +44.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Construction +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
16.1% Manufacturing ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Education & training ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
8.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% Retail trade ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Managers +35.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.7% Technicians & trades +19.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.4% Community & personal service ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
16.1% Labourers ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Professionals ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0 19th pct 0.0 21st pct
Types ≤15 min in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek even
0 24th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Upper Lurgin Upper Ryans Creek +2.4 pts higher in Upper Lurg
7.8% 69th pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Upper Lurg vs Upper Ryans Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22616/upper-lurg/vs/SAL22618/upper-ryans-creek