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Castlemaine vs Portland

Urban Area comparison ≈ 271 km apart · Castlemaine profile · Portland profile

Castlemaine Portland

Castlemaine and Portland are two small Victorian towns with distinct professional and educational profiles. Castlemaine has a far more qualified workforce, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 11.4% in Portland. This is consistent with the same area having far more people working from home (25.8% versus 6.1%) and a far higher share of people who finished Year 12. Castlemaine also offers a more walkable environment, with 90.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, compared to 55.0% in Portland.

Both towns share a nearly identical typical weekly household income of $1,200. They also have very similar proportions of people who use another language at home and those providing unpaid care. While they share these commonalities, some gaps are widening; for example, the difference in university qualifications and the number of people working from home have both grown since 2011. Residents in both areas are far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 19.1 pts higher in Castlemaine PT commute: 1.4 pts higher in Castlemaine Work from home: 19.7 pts higher in Castlemaine Year 12: 16.8 pts higher in Castlemaine Needs assistance: 3.0 pts higher in Portland

Demographics & Identity

Population in Castlemainein Portland +122 larger in Castlemaine gap narrowing
11,352 11th pct 11,230 11th pct
Median age in Castlemainein Portland +3 yrs older in Castlemaine gap widening
50 yrs 90th pct 47 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Castlemainein Portland +1.6 pts higher in Portland gap widening
1.3% 1st pct 3.0% 23rd pct
Aged 65+ in Castlemainein Portland +4.4 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
29.2% 90th pct 24.8% 78th pct
Under 15 in Castlemainein Portland +1.5 pts higher in Portland gap steady
14.2% 5th pct 15.7% 12th pct
De facto in Castlemainein Portland +2.4 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
15.9% 88th pct 13.6% 74th pct

Age structure

29.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.4 pts 24.8%
27.8% Older adults (45–64) +0.9 pts ▸ 28.7%
21.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 20.4%
14.2% Children (0–14) +1.5 pts ▸ 15.7%
7.4% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

Marital status

39.5% Married +4.5 pts ▸ 44.0%
36.4% Never married ◂ +2.4 pts 34.0%
13.1% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 11.0%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +0.1 pts 7.1%
3.9% Separated even 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Castlemaine Portland

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Castlemainein Portland +4.0 pts higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
13.3% 52nd pct 9.4% 15th pct

Country of birth

80.0% Australia +3.9 pts ▸ 83.9%
3.8% England ◂ +1.4 pts 2.4%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
0.2% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.4% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.4% South Africa even 0.3%
0.0% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Italy even 0.1%
0.2% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

43.1% English ◂ +0.1 pts 43.1%
34.2% Australian +7.8 pts ▸ 42.0%
16.3% Irish ◂ +5.8 pts 10.5%
14.4% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 12.2%
5.1% German +0.5 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.2% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 1.5%
1.7% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%
0.6% Chinese even 0.6%
0.5% Indian even 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Castlemainein Portland +0.3 pts higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
3.8% 13th pct 3.4% 9th pct
Limited English in Castlemainein Portland +0.1 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
0.4% 12th pct 0.2% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.4% English only +5.8 pts ▸ 90.2%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Mandarin even 0.2%
0.1% Arabic even 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Hindi even 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Castlemainein Portland +10.4 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
59.5% 100th pct 49.0% 86th pct

Religious affiliation

59.5% No religion ◂ +10.4 pts 49.0%
24.6% Christianity +16.5 pts ▸ 41.1%
13.3% Not stated ◂ +5.0 pts 8.3%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.2% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Islam even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Castlemainein Portland +16.8 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
53.3% 81st pct 36.5% 15th pct
Bachelor+ in Castlemainein Portland +19.1 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
30.5% 96th pct 11.4% 16th pct

Highest year of school

53.3% Year 12 ◂ +16.8 pts 36.5%
17.0% Year 10 +4.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
11.5% Year 11 +6.9 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.5% Year 9 or below +7.5 pts ▸ 16.0%

Highest qualification level

19.2% Certificate III / IV +21.2 pts ▸ 40.5%
26.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.9 pts 15.1%
14.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.1 pts 14.7%
12.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.6 pts 2.8%
7.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.0 pts 3.4%
1.3% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

9.5% Engineering & related +7.1 pts ▸ 16.6%
16.2% Society & culture ◂ +3.9 pts 12.4%
10.9% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.2% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 9.3%
9.1% Management & commerce +2.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
9.0% Creative arts ◂ +7.3 pts 1.7%
4.7% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.0 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.6% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 1.0%
1.5% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Castlemainein Portland +$52 higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
$683 33rd pct $631 18th pct
Household income in Castlemainein Portland even gap narrowing
$1,200 20th pct $1,200 20th pct
Family income in Castlemainein Portland +$125 higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
$1,676 31st pct $1,551 21st pct
High earners in Castlemainein Portland +0.6 pts higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
7.8% 42nd pct 7.2% 32nd pct
High-income homes in Castlemainein Portland +1.1 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
11.6% 26th pct 10.5% 19th pct

Household income distribution

31.9% $650–$1,499 +0.9 pts ▸ 32.8%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 26.0%
23.9% Under $650 ◂ +1.3 pts 22.6%
6.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 6.3%
5.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 4.2%

Personal income distribution

41.0% Under $650 +6.1 pts ▸ 47.2%
28.5% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 30.2%
13.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 13.1%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Castlemainein Portland +2.3 pts higher in Portland
34.0% 62nd pct 36.4% 80th pct
Mental health in Castlemainein Portland +0.1 pts higher in Portland
11.4% 67th pct 11.5% 68th pct
Needs assistance in Castlemainein Portland +3.0 pts higher in Portland gap widening
5.3% 22nd pct 8.3% 79th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 14.6%
11.4% Mental health +0.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.9% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 9.3%
8.4% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.9% Diabetes +2.6 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.1% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.5% Cancer ◂ +0.5 pts 4.0%
2.2% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.3% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.7% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None +1.6 pts ▸ 54.5%
22.4% One condition +0.2 pts ▸ 22.6%
7.8% Two conditions +0.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.8% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 5.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Castlemainein Portland +5.7 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
23.1% 100th pct 17.4% 77th pct
Unpaid carers in Castlemainein Portland +0.8 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
14.4% 91st pct 13.6% 72nd pct
Unpaid child care in Castlemainein Portland +1.9 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
24.4% 30th pct 22.5% 14th pct
Defence service in Castlemainein Portland +0.3 pts higher in Portland
2.7% 24th pct 3.0% 43rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Castlemainein Portland +2.3 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
25.9% 95th pct 23.5% 79th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Castlemainein Portland +0.1 larger in Portland gap steady
2.1 0th pct 2.2 6th pct
One-parent in Castlemainein Portland +0.2 pts higher in Portland gap narrowing
17.0% 55th pct 17.2% 57th pct
Living alone in Castlemainein Portland +3.7 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
35.9% 98th pct 32.2% 82nd pct

Family composition

45.5% Couples with children +0.9 pts ▸ 46.4%
36.5% Couples without children ◂ +0.9 pts 35.5%
17.0% One-parent families +0.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.9% Other families even 0.9%

Household size

37.2% 2 people +0.6 pts ▸ 37.8%
35.9% 1 person ◂ +3.7 pts 32.2%
12.9% 3 people +0.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.7% 4 people +1.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
3.1% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.3% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Castlemainein Portland +$60 higher in Castlemaine gap widening
$310 57th pct $250 15th pct
Mortgage in Castlemainein Portland +$303 higher in Castlemaine gap widening
$1,408 36th pct $1,105 2nd pct
People / bedroom in Castlemainein Portland even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
Renting in Castlemainein Portland +4.8 pts higher in Portland gap widening
20.0% 6th pct 24.8% 20th pct
Owned outright in Castlemainein Portland +5.7 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
46.9% 95th pct 41.2% 85th pct
Separate houses in Castlemainein Portland +5.1 pts higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
94.4% 100th pct 89.3% 85th pct
3+ bedrooms in Castlemainein Portland +9.3 pts higher in Portland gap widening
69.3% 9th pct 78.7% 58th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.9% Owned outright ◂ +5.7 pts 41.2%
30.2% Owned with a mortgage +0.7 pts ▸ 30.9%
20.0% Rented +4.8 pts ▸ 24.8%
1.6% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

94.4% Separate house ◂ +5.1 pts 89.3%
4.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.2% Flat or apartment +1.0 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

46.1% 3 bedrooms +7.8 pts ▸ 53.9%
24.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 16.3%
20.5% 4 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 21.5%
4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.5 pts 3.0%
2.7% 5 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.3% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

44.1% $200–$349 +7.2 pts ▸ 51.4%
31.7% $350–$549 ◂ +16.1 pts 15.5%
18.4% Under $200 +9.8 pts ▸ 28.2%
1.9% $550–$749 ◂ +1.6 pts 0.3%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.5 pts 40.8%
25.6% Under $1,000 +12.3 pts ▸ 38.0%
21.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 12.2%
6.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 3.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Castlemainein Portland +0.8 pts higher in Castlemaine gap narrowing
6.5% 56th pct 5.7% 43rd pct
Work from home in Castlemainein Portland +19.7 pts higher in Castlemaine gap widening
25.8% 99th pct 6.1% 32nd pct
PT commute in Castlemainein Portland +1.4 pts higher in Castlemaine gap steady
1.5% 80th pct 0.1% 0th pct

How people get to work

47.7% Car (driver) +22.1 pts ▸ 69.8%
25.8% Worked at home ◂ +19.7 pts 6.1%
3.5% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.2% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%
1.9% Bicycle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.5%
1.2% Train ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.1 pts 36.4%
33.8% 2 vehicles +4.3 pts ▸ 38.0%
10.0% 3 vehicles +3.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
6.5% No vehicle ◂ +0.8 pts 5.7%
6.1% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 6.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Castlemainein Portland +2.1 pts higher in Portland gap steady
35.3% 18th pct 37.4% 29th pct
Recent arrivals in Castlemainein Portland +5.3 pts higher in Portland gap narrowing
4.8% 2nd pct 10.1% 32nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Castlemainein Portland +1.1 pts higher in Portland gap narrowing
3.9% 23rd pct 5.0% 55th pct
Participation in Castlemainein Portland +4.4 pts higher in Portland gap narrowing
48.6% 11th pct 53.0% 24th pct
Full-time in Castlemainein Portland +7.5 pts higher in Portland gap widening
46.3% 0th pct 53.8% 19th pct

Industries people work in

17.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.5 pts 16.0%
9.7% Manufacturing +4.9 pts ▸ 14.7%
11.7% Education & training ◂ +3.2 pts 8.5%
9.1% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 8.4%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.7 pts 5.9%
8.0% Construction ◂ +0.9 pts 7.1%
5.7% Accommodation & food +2.0 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.2% Professional & technical ◂ +4.8 pts 2.3%
2.6% Transport & warehousing +3.9 pts ▸ 6.5%
1.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.4 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.4% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.0 pts 1.4%

Occupations people work in

30.5% Professionals ◂ +15.1 pts 15.4%
12.8% Technicians & trades +1.9 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.4% Community & personal service +2.1 pts ▸ 14.4%
9.8% Labourers +4.1 pts ▸ 13.9%
12.6% Managers ◂ +3.2 pts 9.4%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers +8.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.6 pts 9.2%
6.7% Sales workers +1.7 pts ▸ 8.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Castlemainein Portland +0.6 higher in Castlemaine
4.9 48th pct 4.3 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Castlemainein Portland +1.0 more in Castlemaine
4.8 53rd pct 3.9 22nd pct
15-min city in Castlemainein Portland +16.2 pts higher in Castlemaine
50.6% 42nd pct 34.5% 11th pct
Walk to shops in Castlemainein Portland +6.8 pts higher in Castlemaine
54.0% 50th pct 47.2% 30th pct
Walk to transit in Castlemainein Portland +7.2 pts higher in Portland
73.4% 32nd pct 80.7% 42nd pct
Walk to school in Castlemainein Portland +3.7 pts higher in Castlemaine
64.8% 52nd pct 61.0% 41st pct
Walk to a park in Castlemainein Portland +35.3 pts higher in Castlemaine
90.3% 54th pct 55.0% 3rd pct
Walk to health in Castlemainein Portland +2.7 pts higher in Castlemaine
33.8% 27th pct 31.1% 23rd pct
Amenities/1k in Castlemainein Portland +13.1 more in Castlemaine
25.9 88th pct 12.8 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Castlemainein Portland +11 higher in Castlemaine
23 59th pct 12 31st pct
Mean slope in Castlemainein Portland +2.6 pts higher in Castlemaine
6.5% 73rd pct 3.9% 26th pct

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Compare Portland with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Castlemaine vs Portland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sua/2005/castlemaine/vs/2014/portland