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Bairnsdale vs Sale

Urban Area comparison ≈ 58 km apart · Bairnsdale profile · Sale profile

Bairnsdale Sale

Bairnsdale and Sale are two similar-sized regional hubs in Victoria, but they differ sharply in how people get around. Sale is very walkable, with 78.1% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and a typical resident having far easier access to health services (73.0%) and groceries (74.0%) on foot. Bairnsdale is only somewhat walkable, with just 48.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Bairnsdale also has an older population, with a typical age of 45 and 26.6% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to 42 and 22.0% in Sale.

Everyday life in both places shares many similarities, including the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,300 and weekly rent of $280. Both areas are noticeably older than the national figure, though the age gap between them has widened since 2011. While Sale has a higher share of university degrees (17.3%) and higher earners, the gap in Year 12 completion has narrowed over the last decade. Bairnsdale remains more likely to have homes owned outright, while Sale has a higher share of renters.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 2.9 pts higher in Sale Renting: 5.7 pts higher in Sale Bachelor+: 4.2 pts higher in Sale Full-time: 3.7 pts higher in Sale Family income: $261 higher in Sale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bairnsdalein Sale +383 larger in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
15,684 18th pct 15,301 17th pct
Median age in Bairnsdalein Sale +3 yrs older in Bairnsdale gap widening
45 yrs 76th pct 42 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Bairnsdalein Sale +2.2 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
4.8% 43rd pct 2.5% 19th pct
Aged 65+ in Bairnsdalein Sale +4.7 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap widening
26.6% 86th pct 22.0% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.1 pts higher in Sale gap widening
17.2% 31st pct 18.3% 54th pct
De facto in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.0 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap steady
12.6% 50th pct 11.6% 25th pct

Age structure

26.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.7 pts 22.0%
24.2% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 24.8%
21.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.2 pts ▸ 23.9%
17.2% Children (0–14) +1.1 pts ▸ 18.3%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +0.6 pts ▸ 11.0%

Marital status

43.7% Married +1.5 pts ▸ 45.1%
34.0% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 33.8%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 9.8%
8.2% Widowed ◂ +0.7 pts 7.5%
4.1% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Bairnsdale Sale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.4 pts higher in Sale gap steady
11.3% 35th pct 12.7% 47th pct

Country of birth

81.2% Australia +0.2 pts ▸ 81.4%
2.8% England even 2.8%
0.9% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% India +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.3% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Italy even 0.3%
0.3% Vietnam even 0.3%
0.2% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

40.5% Australian +1.8 pts ▸ 42.4%
42.3% English ◂ +1.4 pts 40.9%
9.7% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.7% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 10.9%
4.2% German ◂ +0.5 pts 3.7%
4.1% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%
2.1% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.1% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.8% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Language

Other language in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.0 pts higher in Sale gap steady
5.3% 33rd pct 6.3% 46th pct
Limited English in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.1 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap steady
0.9% 60th pct 0.8% 53rd pct

Language used at home

87.5% English only even 87.5%
0.4% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.4% Vietnamese even 0.4%
0.3% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.2 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
47.0% 73rd pct 45.8% 67th pct

Religious affiliation

47.0% No religion ◂ +1.2 pts 45.8%
41.9% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 43.7%
8.8% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 7.5%
0.5% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.7% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.6% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bairnsdalein Sale +4.3 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
40.8% 32nd pct 45.1% 54th pct
Bachelor+ in Bairnsdalein Sale +4.2 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
13.1% 31st pct 17.3% 63rd pct

Highest year of school

40.8% Year 12 +4.3 pts ▸ 45.1%
20.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 18.6%
15.4% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.9 pts 12.7%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.3 pts 33.7%
16.0% Bachelor degree +3.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.2 pts ▸ 16.4%
3.9% Postgraduate degree +1.6 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 2.3%

Field of qualification

13.5% Engineering & related +2.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
12.5% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 13.4%
13.4% Health ◂ +0.5 pts 13.0%
11.0% Society & culture +0.7 pts ▸ 11.6%
9.1% Education +0.7 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 6.2%
6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +0.9 pts 5.4%
3.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%
1.4% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Bairnsdalein Sale +$54 higher in Sale gap narrowing
$648 23rd pct $702 40th pct
Household income in Bairnsdalein Sale +$137 higher in Sale gap narrowing
$1,194 19th pct $1,331 39th pct
Family income in Bairnsdalein Sale +$261 higher in Sale gap narrowing
$1,516 18th pct $1,777 45th pct
High earners in Bairnsdalein Sale +4.6 pts higher in Sale gap widening
4.9% 10th pct 9.5% 60th pct
High-income homes in Bairnsdalein Sale +5.1 pts higher in Sale gap steady
9.7% 13th pct 14.8% 48th pct

Household income distribution

35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 30.9%
26.1% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 26.4%
22.0% Under $650 ◂ +1.3 pts 20.7%
5.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.0% $4,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +2.1 pts 43.4%
32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 30.2%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
1.7% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.3 pts higher in Sale
34.8% 69th pct 35.0% 71st pct
Mental health in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.3 pts higher in Sale
11.4% 66th pct 12.6% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.3 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
8.2% 77th pct 8.5% 81st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 12.6%
12.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 11.6%
9.5% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.8% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.0% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 5.0%
5.6% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
3.1% Lung condition even 3.1%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%
0.5% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.7% None +0.7 pts ▸ 56.3%
21.8% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 21.6%
8.2% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.6% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.3 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
17.2% 75th pct 16.0% 61st pct
Unpaid carers in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.2 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap steady
14.6% 95th pct 14.4% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Bairnsdalein Sale +2.9 pts higher in Sale gap steady
23.3% 20th pct 26.1% 57th pct
Defence service in Bairnsdalein Sale +4.3 pts higher in Sale
3.4% 58th pct 7.7% 99th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.8 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap steady
24.1% 86th pct 23.3% 76th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bairnsdalein Sale even gap narrowing
2.3 14th pct 2.3 14th pct
One-parent in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.2 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
17.8% 66th pct 17.6% 63rd pct
Living alone in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.6 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
32.3% 82nd pct 32.9% 86th pct

Family composition

48.6% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 50.9%
32.5% Couples without children ◂ +2.2 pts 30.3%
17.8% One-parent families ◂ +0.2 pts 17.6%
1.1% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

36.1% 2 people ◂ +1.5 pts 34.6%
32.3% 1 person +0.6 pts ▸ 32.9%
13.0% 3 people +0.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
11.0% 4 people +0.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.1% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bairnsdalein Sale even gap steady
$280 34th pct $280 34th pct
Mortgage in Bairnsdalein Sale even gap narrowing
$1,300 29th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Bairnsdalein Sale even gap narrowing
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
Renting in Bairnsdalein Sale +5.7 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
26.5% 27th pct 32.2% 62nd pct
Owned outright in Bairnsdalein Sale +5.0 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap steady
40.1% 81st pct 35.2% 59th pct
Separate houses in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.3 pts higher in Bairnsdale gap narrowing
86.8% 69th pct 85.4% 57th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.5 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
77.2% 44th pct 78.7% 58th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.1% Owned outright ◂ +5.0 pts 35.2%
26.5% Rented +5.7 pts ▸ 32.2%
28.6% Owned with a mortgage +1.3 pts ▸ 29.9%
2.4% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 1.1%
2.3% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.6%

Types of homes

86.8% Separate house ◂ +1.3 pts 85.4%
11.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 7.3%
1.2% Flat or apartment +5.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.4% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

48.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 45.0%
25.0% 4 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 29.5%
17.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 15.9%
3.6% 5 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.2% 1 bedroom +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.2% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

58.6% $200–$349 ◂ +2.7 pts 55.9%
19.7% $350–$549 +3.9 pts ▸ 23.6%
17.3% Under $200 ◂ +0.6 pts 16.7%
0.4% $550–$749 +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% $750 or more even 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.7 pts 43.9%
28.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 28.0%
15.6% $1,800–$2,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 17.7%
4.2% $3,000 or more even 4.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.6 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
6.4% 54th pct 7.0% 70th pct
Work from home in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.1 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
9.2% 56th pct 9.4% 57th pct
PT commute in Bairnsdalein Sale even gap narrowing
0.3% 14th pct 0.3% 23rd pct

How people get to work

67.4% Car (driver) ◂ +1.7 pts 65.7%
9.2% Worked at home +0.1 pts ▸ 9.4%
5.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%
3.2% Walked +1.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.8% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.1% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.5% 1 vehicle +2.4 pts ▸ 39.9%
36.5% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 37.6%
12.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.1 pts 10.4%
7.1% 4 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 5.2%
6.4% No vehicle +0.6 pts ▸ 7.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bairnsdalein Sale +2.5 pts higher in Sale gap widening
39.3% 42nd pct 41.8% 62nd pct
Recent arrivals in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.9 pts higher in Sale gap steady
12.4% 46th pct 13.3% 51st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bairnsdalein Sale +0.7 pts higher in Sale gap steady
4.4% 36th pct 5.1% 58th pct
Participation in Bairnsdalein Sale +3.2 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
52.2% 21st pct 55.4% 37th pct
Full-time in Bairnsdalein Sale +3.7 pts higher in Sale gap widening
53.2% 15th pct 56.9% 45th pct

Industries people work in

17.7% Health care & social assistance +0.3 pts ▸ 18.0%
5.3% Public administration & safety +7.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.2% Retail trade ◂ +0.2 pts 11.0%
10.0% Construction ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%
8.8% Education & training +0.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
9.1% Manufacturing ◂ +5.2 pts 4.0%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.3 pts 6.4%
4.5% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%
3.5% Professional & technical +0.7 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%
3.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.6 pts 2.6%
3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%

Occupations people work in

16.3% Professionals +5.4 pts ▸ 21.7%
14.2% Community & personal service +1.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.5% Labourers ◂ +4.0 pts 10.5%
14.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.2 pts 14.2%
10.5% Managers +1.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.9 pts 10.3%
10.5% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 9.4%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.7 pts 4.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Bairnsdalein Sale +2.3 higher in Sale
4.3 30th pct 6.6 95th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.9 more in Sale
4.4 36th pct 6.3 94th pct
15-min city in Bairnsdalein Sale +29.0 pts higher in Sale
49.1% 38th pct 78.1% 92nd pct
Walk to shops in Bairnsdalein Sale +25.8 pts higher in Sale
48.2% 32nd pct 74.0% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Bairnsdalein Sale +24.1 pts higher in Sale
68.9% 28th pct 93.0% 88th pct
Walk to school in Bairnsdalein Sale +23.1 pts higher in Sale
63.0% 47th pct 86.1% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Bairnsdalein Sale +25.2 pts higher in Sale
70.1% 12th pct 95.3% 85th pct
Walk to health in Bairnsdalein Sale +31.5 pts higher in Sale
41.5% 57th pct 73.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Bairnsdalein Sale +8.6 more in Sale
11.0 14th pct 19.5 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Bairnsdalein Sale +15 higher in Sale
10 25th pct 25 62nd pct
Mean slope in Bairnsdalein Sale +1.8 pts higher in Bairnsdale
4.0% 27th pct 2.2% 0th pct

Compare Bairnsdale with nearby areas

Sale Moe - Newborough Traralgon - Morwell Warragul - Drouin Albury - Wodonga Wangaratta Melbourne Shepparton - Mooroopna Not in any Significant Urban Area Wagga Wagga Canberra - Queanbeyan Gisborne

Compare Sale with nearby areas

Moe - Newborough Traralgon - Morwell Bairnsdale Warragul - Drouin Melbourne Wangaratta Albury - Wodonga Shepparton - Mooroopna Gisborne Bacchus Marsh Geelong Wagga Wagga

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bairnsdale vs Sale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sua/2002/bairnsdale/vs/2015/sale