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Macedon (Northern Victoria) vs Shepparton (Northern Victoria)

State Electorate comparison ≈ 164 km apart · Macedon (Northern Victoria) profile · Shepparton (Northern Victoria) profile

Macedon (Northern Victoria) Shepparton (Northern Victoria)

Shepparton (Northern Victoria) and Macedon (Northern Victoria) are two large areas in Victoria with very different social profiles. Shepparton is far more diverse, with 21.2% of people arriving recently from overseas and 16.4% using a language other than English at home. It is also more walkable, as 52.3% of homes are in a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, Macedon has a much more highly qualified population, where 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to 14.4% in Shepparton (Northern Victoria). Macedon also has far more high-earners, with 26.2% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week.

The gap in working habits is widening quickly, as 27.2% of people in Macedon (Northern Victoria) now work from home compared to just 9.4% in Shepparton (Northern Victoria). Despite these differing trends, the two areas are quite similar in their age structure and family sizes, with both having about 19% of their population aged 65 and over. They also share similar housing layouts, with roughly 80% of homes in both areas having three or more bedrooms.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +9,560 larger in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap narrowing
65,038 63rd pct 74,598 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57,672
  • First area, 2021: 65,038
  • Second area, 2011: 49,885
  • Second area, 2016: 69,152
  • Second area, 2021: 74,598
Median age in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5 yrs older in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
45 yrs 86th pct 40 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
0.9% 22nd pct 3.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Aged 65+ in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.8 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
20.6% 74th pct 19.8% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
Under 15 in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.7 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
18.5% 57th pct 19.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
De facto in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
13.5% 73rd pct 10.8% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

29.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.1 pts 24.8%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) +3.6 pts ▸ 24.5%
20.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.8 pts 19.8%
18.5% Children (0–14) +0.7 pts ▸ 19.2%
9.9% Youth (15–24) +1.7 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

51.4% Married ◂ +4.9 pts 46.5%
31.6% Never married +2.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%
4.7% Widowed +1.4 pts ▸ 6.2%
3.0% Separated +0.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Macedon (Northern Victoria) Shepparton (Northern Victoria)

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

  • 85+ in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 0.7% males, 1.1% females; 85+ in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 1.1% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 2.0% males, 1.9% females; 75–79 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 1.8% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 70–74 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 65–69 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 60–64 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.6% males, 3.7% females; 60–64 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 55–59 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.8% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.6% males, 3.9% females; 45–49 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 40–44 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 35–39 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 25–29 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 2.1% males, 1.8% females; 20–24 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.2% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.5% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 5–9 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 0–4 in Macedon (Northern Victoria): 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Shepparton (Northern Victoria): 3.1% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap widening
13.6% 21st pct 16.5% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Country of birth

80.6% Australia ◂ +4.9 pts 75.7%
4.4% England ◂ +3.0 pts 1.4%
0.3% India +2.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%
0.2% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Italy +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

42.0% English ◂ +6.9 pts 35.1%
38.8% Australian ◂ +4.0 pts 34.8%
15.5% Irish ◂ +4.9 pts 10.6%
13.3% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 9.2%
4.7% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.8% German ◂ +1.6 pts 3.1%
0.5% Indian +1.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%
0.9% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.4% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% Greek even 0.9%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +11.5 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap widening
4.8% 13th pct 16.4% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Limited English in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
0.4% 10th pct 3.3% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Language used at home

89.7% English only ◂ +13.5 pts 76.2%
0.1% Punjabi +2.0 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.1% Arabic +1.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.5% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.1% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +15.1 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
50.5% 89th pct 35.4% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.8%
  • First area, 2021: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%

Religious affiliation

50.5% No religion ◂ +15.1 pts 35.4%
40.3% Christianity +5.3 pts ▸ 45.6%
7.5% Not stated +1.2 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.3% Islam +5.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.4% Other religions +1.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.3% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +16.0 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
58.4% 54th pct 42.4% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.5%
  • First area, 2021: 58.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%
Bachelor+ in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +12.6 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
26.9% 64th pct 14.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%
Schools/1k kids in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.18 more in Macedon (Northern Victoria)
3.32 82nd pct 3.14 79th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
40 87th pct 45 88th pct
Students in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +3,071 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
10,091 56th pct 13,162 79th pct
Avg size in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +40 larger in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
252 16th pct 292 20th pct
ICSEA in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +83 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria)
1,060 69th pct 977 25th pct

Highest year of school

58.4% Year 12 ◂ +16.0 pts 42.4%
13.5% Year 10 +4.2 pts ▸ 17.7%
8.2% Year 9 or below +7.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.1% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 14.5%

Highest qualification level

26.5% Certificate III / IV +6.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.0 pts 17.6%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.8 pts 15.6%
9.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.3 pts 4.6%
6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 3.9%
1.4% Certificate I / II +0.9 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

14.8% Management & commerce ◂ +1.7 pts 13.1%
13.9% Engineering & related ◂ +0.2 pts 13.7%
12.6% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 11.6%
10.2% Health +2.2 pts ▸ 12.4%
10.6% Education ◂ +1.6 pts 9.0%
6.7% Architecture & building ◂ +1.6 pts 5.1%
4.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.5 pts 1.6%
3.3% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 1.7%
1.7% Information technology ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +$120 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
$822 57th pct $702 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $669
  • First area, 2021: $822
  • Second area, 2011: $451
  • Second area, 2016: $581
  • Second area, 2021: $702
Household income in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +$510 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
$1,883 63rd pct $1,373 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,476
  • First area, 2021: $1,883
  • Second area, 2011: $853
  • Second area, 2016: $1,141
  • Second area, 2021: $1,373
Family income in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +$552 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
$2,283 67th pct $1,731 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,806
  • First area, 2021: $2,283
  • Second area, 2011: $1,050
  • Second area, 2016: $1,400
  • Second area, 2021: $1,731
High earners in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +8.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
15.0% 72nd pct 6.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
High-income homes in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +12.9 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
26.2% 71st pct 13.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Household income distribution

23.8% $650–$1,499 +7.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
28.7% $1,500–$2,999 +0.2 pts ▸ 28.8%
14.3% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 18.9%
14.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 6.0%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 7.3%

Personal income distribution

38.5% Under $650 +4.0 pts ▸ 42.5%
28.6% $650–$1,499 +5.1 pts ▸ 33.7%
19.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 12.5%
6.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 2.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.0 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
30.3% 65th pct 32.3% 77th pct
Mental health in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +1.1 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
9.3% 55th pct 10.4% 73rd pct
Needs assistance in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.2 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
5.2% 39th pct 7.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.3% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 10.4%
8.8% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.7% Other condition ◂ +0.2 pts 8.5%
4.1% Diabetes +1.5 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.3% Heart disease +0.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%
2.1% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.9% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.8% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.6% None ◂ +4.0 pts 57.5%
20.8% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 20.5%
6.6% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 7.4%
2.9% Three or more +1.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +4.8 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
19.7% 88th pct 14.9% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Unpaid carers in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
14.4% 95th pct 13.7% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid child care in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +3.3 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
28.6% 71st pct 25.3% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%
Defence service in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria)
3.1% 57th pct 2.4% 34th pct
Housework 15h+ in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +6.8 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
27.4% 100th pct 20.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Family & Households

Household size in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.1 larger in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5.6 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
10.5% 13th pct 16.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Living alone in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
22.6% 32nd pct 28.5% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%

Family composition

59.2% Couples with children ◂ +3.9 pts 55.3%
29.7% Couples without children ◂ +2.2 pts 27.5%
10.5% One-parent families +5.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.6% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

Household size

36.8% 2 people ◂ +3.0 pts 33.8%
22.6% 1 person +5.9 pts ▸ 28.5%
16.6% 4 people ◂ +3.2 pts 13.4%
14.5% 3 people ◂ +0.3 pts 14.2%
6.9% 5 people ◂ +0.6 pts 6.4%
2.5% 6 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +$111 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
$371 53rd pct $260 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $300
  • First area, 2021: $371
  • Second area, 2011: $158
  • Second area, 2016: $215
  • Second area, 2021: $260
Mortgage in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +$650 higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
$1,950 57th pct $1,300 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,733
  • First area, 2021: $1,950
  • Second area, 2011: $1,213
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +13.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
13.3% 1st pct 27.2% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.2%
Owned outright in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
40.8% 86th pct 35.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%
Separate houses in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +5.4 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
94.1% 93rd pct 88.7% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 94.0%
  • First area, 2021: 94.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.7%
3+ bedrooms in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +4.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
83.7% 72nd pct 79.1% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 81.8%
  • First area, 2021: 83.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 78.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.1%

How homes are owned or rented

43.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.9 pts 33.1%
40.8% Owned outright ◂ +5.7 pts 35.1%
13.3% Rented +13.9 pts ▸ 27.2%
1.3% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.6% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Types of homes

94.1% Separate house ◂ +5.4 pts 88.7%
4.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.0 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.6% Other dwelling +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.3% Flat or apartment even 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

42.2% 3 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 47.4%
33.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.1 pts 27.5%
12.4% 2 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 4.1%
2.6% 1 bedroom +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

26.9% $200–$349 +28.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
45.6% $350–$549 ◂ +28.4 pts 17.2%
12.3% Under $200 +9.5 pts ▸ 21.8%
8.2% $550–$749 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.6%
1.8% $750 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.7% $1,000–$1,799 +17.7 pts ▸ 45.3%
34.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.2 pts 17.0%
15.2% Under $1,000 +11.6 pts ▸ 26.8%
17.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 4.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.8 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
2.2% 6th pct 5.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Work from home in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +17.8 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap widening
27.2% 80th pct 9.4% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
PT commute in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.6 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap narrowing
0.9% 21st pct 0.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +203 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
194 32nd pct 397 79th pct
Stops/1k in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.34 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
2.98 19th pct 5.32 65th pct
Departures/1k in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +94.8 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
260.4 19th pct 355.2 24th pct
PT routes in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +4 more in Macedon (Northern Victoria)
26 49th pct 22 38th pct

How people get to work

50.9% Car (driver) +17.3 pts ▸ 68.1%
27.2% Worked at home ◂ +17.8 pts 9.4%
3.4% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.4% Walked +1.0 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.8% Train ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bicycle +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

41.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.5 pts 37.4%
26.2% 1 vehicle +7.3 pts ▸ 33.5%
17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.5 pts 15.0%
12.2% 4 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 9.1%
2.2% No vehicle +2.8 pts ▸ 5.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +2.6 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
33.8% 20th pct 36.4% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +15.5 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
5.7% 8th pct 21.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +1.2 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
3.3% 5th pct 4.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Participation in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +4.7 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria) gap steady
61.6% 51st pct 56.8% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.5%
  • First area, 2021: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 56.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.8%
Full-time in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +3.4 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) gap steady
55.8% 24th pct 59.1% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%

Industries people work in

12.0% Health care & social assistance +5.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
12.3% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 8.9%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +1.4 pts 8.3%
7.3% Retail trade +2.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.5% Manufacturing +3.1 pts ▸ 9.6%
3.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.1 pts 3.8%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 4.0%
5.6% Accommodation & food +0.1 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.4 pts 4.2%
3.7% Other services +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.8 pts 1.3%

Occupations people work in

23.5% Professionals ◂ +6.2 pts 17.3%
16.7% Managers ◂ +2.6 pts 14.1%
15.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.8 pts 13.5%
8.3% Labourers +6.4 pts ▸ 14.7%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.9 pts 10.9%
11.1% Community & personal service +0.6 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.9% Sales workers +2.0 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.5% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +1.5 higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
3.1 12th pct 4.6 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +1.4 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
3.1 12th pct 4.5 33rd pct
15-min city in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +17.2 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
35.1% 13th pct 52.3% 33rd pct
Walk to shops in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +23.2 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
33.3% 11th pct 56.5% 39th pct
Walk to transit in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +23.0 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
43.0% 14th pct 66.0% 26th pct
Walk to school in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +16.9 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
43.3% 15th pct 60.2% 32nd pct
Walk to a park in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +17.6 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
59.7% 10th pct 77.3% 23rd pct
Walk to health in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +14.4 pts higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
25.3% 14th pct 39.8% 39th pct
Amenities/1k in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +0.7 more in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
13.0 40th pct 13.7 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +1 higher in Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
3 18th pct 4 20th pct
Mean slope in Macedon (Northern Victoria)in Shepparton (Northern Victoria) +3.2 pts higher in Macedon (Northern Victoria)
5.9% 61st pct 2.8% 2nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Macedon (Northern Victoria) vs Shepparton (Northern Victoria) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED24504/macedon/vs/SED27504/shepparton