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Waranga Shores vs Whroo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Waranga Shores profile · Whroo profile

Waranga Shores Whroo

Waranga Shores and Whroo are two nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Waranga Shores is more family-oriented, with 9.2% of the population being children under 15 and a higher share of homes with three or more bedrooms. It also has a higher typical weekly household income of $1,260. In contrast, Whroo is sparsely populated and has a much higher proportion of people born overseas at 33.3%, compared to 15.9% in Waranga Shores. Whroo is also more likely to have homes owned outright, at 73.9% compared to 45.7% in Waranga Shores.

Both areas are almost identical in their reliance on cars, with both being car-dependent and having no homes within walking distance of public transport or groceries. They also share a similar proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at around 24%. While they share these lifestyle traits, the gaps in their housing and income profiles remain distinct, with typical household incomes far higher in Waranga Shores.

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Where they differ most

Owned outright: 28.2 pts higher in Whroo 3+ bedrooms: 52.2 pts higher in Waranga Shores Rent: $181 higher in Whroo Limited English: 3.8 pts higher in Waranga Shores Population: 269 larger in Waranga Shores

Demographics & Identity

Population in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +269 larger in Waranga Shores gap steady
314 59th pct 45 26th pct
Median age in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +2 yrs older in Whroo gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +1.3 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap steady
1.3% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.6 pts higher in Whroo gap narrowing
23.9% 72nd pct 24.4% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +9.2 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap steady
9.2% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +3.0 pts higher in Whroo gap steady
15.4% 73rd pct 18.4% 85th pct

Age structure

41.7% Older adults (45–64) +9.4 pts ▸ 51.1%
23.9% Seniors (65+) +0.6 pts ▸ 24.4%
15.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 13.3%
9.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

50.2% Married ◂ +19.4 pts 30.8%
29.8% Never married ◂ +1.6 pts 28.2%
10.4% Divorced +12.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
5.2% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Waranga Shores Whroo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +17.4 pts higher in Whroo gap widening
15.9% 67th pct 33.3% 91st pct

Country of birth

76.8% Australia ◂ +14.5 pts 62.2%
1.3% Philippines +12.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
1.0% England +10.2 pts ▸ 11.1%
5.1% China ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

38.5% English +12.6 pts ▸ 51.1%
40.4% Australian ◂ +27.1 pts 13.3%
14.3% Irish +3.4 pts ▸ 17.8%
11.5% Scottish +4.1 pts ▸ 15.6%
1.3% Filipino +12.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.1% German +2.8 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.5% Chinese ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Dutch ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +4.4 pts higher in Whroo gap narrowing
6.7% 68th pct 11.1% 77th pct
Limited English in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +3.8 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
3.8% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.6% English only ◂ +9.8 pts 77.8%
3.5% Mandarin ◂ +3.5 pts 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 Waranga Shoresin Whroo +2.1 pts higher in Whroo gap narrowing
42.4% 56th pct 44.4% 63rd pct

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +3.3 pts ▸ 48.9%
42.4% No religion +2.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
11.8% Not stated +3.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
1.0% Islam ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +1.1 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap narrowing
37.0% 28th pct 35.9% 26th pct
Bachelor+ in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +3.7 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap narrowing
11.4% 36th pct 7.7% 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +2 more in Waranga Shores
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
106 27th pct —
ICSEA in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
910 13th pct —

Highest year of school

37.0% Year 12 ◂ +1.1 pts 35.9%
21.6% Year 10 ◂ +3.7 pts 17.9%
15.0% Year 9 or below +2.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
17.2% Year 11 ◂ +4.4 pts 12.8%

Highest qualification level

40.1% Certificate III / IV +7.9 pts ▸ 48.0%
15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
11.6% Bachelor degree +0.4 pts ▸ 12.0%
5.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.1% Engineering & related ◂ +10.1 pts 12.0%
16.3% Management & commerce ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Architecture & building +5.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.0% Society & culture ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
10.5% Health ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Education ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Creative arts ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$94 higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
$606 26th pct $512 13th pct
Household income in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$648 higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
$1,260 29th pct $612 0th pct
Family income in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$270 higher in Waranga Shores gap narrowing
$1,395 20th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +8.7 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
8.7% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +14.7 pts higher in Waranga Shores
14.7% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.7 pts 21.7%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
14.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 13.0%
7.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.1% Under $650 +34.0 pts ▸ 82.1%
26.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.0 pts 7.7%
15.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +4.2 pts higher in Waranga Shores
35.4% 79th pct 31.1% 61st pct
Mental health in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +9.6 pts higher in Waranga Shores
9.6% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +4.7 pts higher in Whroo gap widening
8.6% 85th pct 13.3% 98th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Asthma +4.7 pts ▸ 13.3%
13.1% Arthritis ◂ +1.9 pts 11.1%
6.7% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.6% Mental health ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +2.3 pts 6.7%
5.1% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.7% None +1.1 pts ▸ 57.8%
22.6% One condition ◂ +4.8 pts 17.8%
7.6% Two conditions +5.7 pts ▸ 13.3%
5.4% Three or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.3 pts higher in Whroo gap narrowing
17.6% 48th pct 17.9% 49th pct
Unpaid carers in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +5.7 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap steady
15.9% 78th pct 10.3% 27th pct
Unpaid child care in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +8.4 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
18.7% 22nd pct 10.3% 7th pct
Defence service in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +3.7 pts higher in Whroo
5.6% 86th pct 9.3% 94th pct
Housework 15h+ in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +9.4 pts higher in Whroo gap steady
29.1% 75th pct 38.5% 93rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +4 larger in Waranga Shores
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +58 yrs older in Whroo
18 yrs 18th pct 76 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$299 higher in Waranga Shores
$649 51st pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$775 higher in Waranga Shores
$1,125 23rd pct $350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.4 larger in Waranga Shores gap steady
2.3 29th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +11.6 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap widening
11.6% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +17.4 pts higher in Whroo
21.7% 43rd pct 39.1% 90th pct

Family composition

47.4% Couples without children ◂ +5.7 pts 41.7%
39.0% Couples with children ◂ +18.1 pts 20.8%
0.0% Other families +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
11.6% One-parent families ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

51.2% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 52.2%
21.7% 1 person +17.4 pts ▸ 39.1%
11.6% 4 people ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.8% 3 people ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% 5 people ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$181 higher in Whroo
$200 25th pct $381 78th pct
Mortgage in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +$620 higher in Waranga Shores
$1,270 27th pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.20 higher in Whroo gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.6 pts higher in Whroo
12.4% 35th pct 13.0% 38th pct
Owned outright in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +28.2 pts higher in Whroo
45.7% 64th pct 73.9% 100th pct
Separate houses in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +1.2 pts higher in Waranga Shores
96.9% 52nd pct 95.7% 47th pct
3+ bedrooms in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +52.2 pts higher in Waranga Shores
78.3% 47th pct 26.1% 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.7% Owned outright +28.2 pts ▸ 73.9%
34.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
12.4% Rented +0.6 pts ▸ 13.0%
2.3% Other tenure +10.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
5.4% Not stated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.9% Separate house ◂ +1.2 pts 95.7%
5.4% Other dwelling ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +29.6 pts 13.0%
15.5% 2 bedrooms +23.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
27.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% 1 bedroom +23.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Studio / none +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
8.5% 5 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 13.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +166.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
56.3% $200–$349 ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
11.1% 31st pct —
PT commute in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +8 longer in Waranga Shores
143 88th pct 135 87th pct

How people get to work

68.1% Car (driver) ◂ +36.9 pts 31.3%
11.1% Worked at home ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.9 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

38.2% 2 vehicles +9.6 pts ▸ 47.8%
19.5% 4 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
23.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
21.1% 1 vehicle +0.6 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +5.2 pts higher in Whroo gap steady
28.2% 39th pct 33.3% 59th pct
Recent arrivals in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
2.1% 38th pct —
Participation in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +8.5 pts higher in Waranga Shores gap narrowing
49.5% 21st pct 41.0% 10th pct
Full-time in Waranga Shoresin Whroo
57.8% 48th pct —

Industries people work in

11.1% Manufacturing +13.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
14.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
6.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Education & training ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Construction ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Other services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Retail trade ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Professional & technical ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.0% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Technicians & trades +10.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.0% Labourers +1.7 pts ▸ 18.8%
17.0% Managers ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
15.6% Professionals ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
13.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Community & personal service ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.1 higher in Waranga Shores
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +0.1 more in Waranga Shores
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +5.1 pts higher in Waranga Shores
5.1% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Waranga Shoresin Whroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +69.8 more in Whroo
19.1 60th pct 88.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +3 higher in Whroo
1 42nd pct 3 63rd pct
Mean slope in Waranga Shoresin Whroo +1.5 pts higher in Whroo
4.3% 33rd pct 5.8% 51st pct

Compare Waranga Shores with nearby areas

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Compare Whroo with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Waranga Shores vs Whroo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22687/waranga-shores/vs/SAL22780/whroo