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Drouin vs Nilma

Name: Drouin vs Nilma — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Drouin profile · Nilma profile

Drouin Nilma

Drouin and Nilma (L) are nearby Victorian areas with very different scales and lifestyles. Drouin is a larger centre that is somewhat walkable, where 92.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. In contrast, Nilma (L) is car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of a park, grocery store, or health service. Drouin has seen much more movement, with 49.1% of people moving in the last five years, while Nilma (L) has a much higher share of high-income households, with 25.0% earning $3,000 or more a week.

Typical weekly household incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $1,400. While they share similar income levels, other gaps have widened since 2011. Drouin has become far more likely to be home to older residents, with 21.4% aged 65 and over compared to 10.9% in Nilma (L). Meanwhile, the difference in home ownership has grown, with Nilma (L) now far more likely to have homes owned outright.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 27.0 pts higher in Drouin Population: 14,490 larger in Drouin PT commute: 0.8 pts higher in Drouin Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Drouin Other language: 5.0 pts higher in Drouin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Drouin in Nilma +14,490 larger in Drouin gap widening

14,764 86th pct 274 14th pct

Median age in Drouin in Nilma +2 yrs older in Drouin gap narrowing

39 yrs 29th pct 37 yrs 21st pct

Age structure

22.6% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 27.4%

25.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.9 pts 19.3%

20.4% Children (0–14) +1.1 pts ▸ 21.5%

21.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.5 pts 10.9%

10.3% Youth (15–24) +5.0 pts ▸ 15.3%

Marital status

48.1% Married +1.6 pts ▸ 49.8%

32.4% Never married ◂ +1.3 pts 31.2%

9.8% Divorced ◂ +0.5 pts 9.3%

6.2% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 6.0%

3.4% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 1.9%

Age & sex structure

Drouin Nilma

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.0% Australia +4.1 pts ▸ 86.1%

4.0% England ◂ +2.9 pts 1.1%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.6% English +2.9 pts ▸ 47.4%

42.1% Australian ◂ +6.7 pts 35.4%

11.0% Scottish +4.3 pts ▸ 15.3%

10.9% Irish +4.1 pts ▸ 15.0%

3.3% Italian +1.5 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.3% German +0.4 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.8% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 2.6%

0.8% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.6% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.5% English only ◂ +1.8 pts 88.7%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.5% No religion ◂ +8.3 pts 41.2%

42.1% Christianity +5.7 pts ▸ 47.8%

6.6% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 9.1%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

43.7% Year 12 ◂ +3.1 pts 40.5%

20.5% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 20.0%

15.7% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 16.9%

14.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 7.7%

Highest qualification level

41.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.9 pts 39.4%

16.7% Bachelor degree +0.7 pts ▸ 17.4%

16.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.6 pts 10.6%

2.2% Certificate I / II +2.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.8 pts 3.0%

Field of qualification

15.9% Engineering & related +2.3 pts ▸ 18.2%

10.7% Health +5.2 pts ▸ 15.9%

13.3% Management & commerce +1.8 pts ▸ 15.2%

13.1% Society & culture ◂ +8.5 pts 4.5%

10.8% Education ◂ +3.2 pts 7.6%

7.8% Architecture & building ◂ +1.8 pts 6.1%

6.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.8% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.1% Creative arts ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.7% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Drouin in Nilma +$19 higher in Drouin gap narrowing

$693 56th pct $674 52nd pct

Household income in Drouin in Nilma +$30 higher in Drouin gap steady

$1,422 62nd pct $1,392 60th pct

Family income in Drouin in Nilma +$267 higher in Nilma gap narrowing

$1,768 62nd pct $2,035 77th pct

Household income distribution

31.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 23.8%

30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%

18.1% Under $650 ◂ +14.3 pts 3.8%

7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 13.8%

5.0% $4,000 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 11.3%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +3.4 pts 40.9%

34.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 29.8%

13.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.5 pts 8.8%

1.8% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 13.5%

12.8% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 7.7%

10.6% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 10.9%

9.9% Other condition ◂ +1.5 pts 8.4%

5.8% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

5.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.8 pts 2.6%

3.6% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 1.5%

2.7% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 2.2%

1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Dementia ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.6% None +3.3 pts ▸ 59.9%

22.6% One condition ◂ +3.7 pts 19.0%

7.7% Two conditions even 7.7%

5.1% Three or more ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Drouin in Nilma +0.5 larger in Nilma gap widening

2.5 64th pct 3.0 87th pct

Family composition

54.6% Couples with children +18.7 pts ▸ 73.2%

29.5% Couples without children ◂ +9.3 pts 20.2%

15.0% One-parent families ◂ +9.4 pts 5.6%

0.9% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.1% 2 people ◂ +14.6 pts 22.5%

25.6% 1 person ◂ +1.9 pts 23.8%

13.0% 4 people +9.5 pts ▸ 22.5%

14.6% 3 people ◂ +4.6 pts 10.0%

6.4% 5 people +2.4 pts ▸ 8.8%

3.4% 6 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 6.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Drouin in Nilma +$29 higher in Drouin gap narrowing

$330 70th pct $301 59th pct

Mortgage in Drouin in Nilma +$7 higher in Nilma gap narrowing

$1,640 72nd pct $1,647 73rd pct

People / bedroom in Drouin in Nilma +0.10 higher in Nilma gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.5% Owned outright +10.8 pts ▸ 46.3%

40.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.4 pts 38.8%

21.6% Rented ◂ +15.4 pts 6.3%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other tenure ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.5% Separate house +9.2 pts ▸ 98.8%

5.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

3.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other dwelling ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.2% 3 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 42.5%

37.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.8 pts 26.3%

5.0% 5 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 21.3%

14.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 7.5%

2.2% 1 bedroom +1.6 pts ▸ 3.8%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

45.7% $200–$349 +14.3 pts ▸ 60.0%

41.3% $350–$549 ◂ +41.3 pts 0.0%

9.7% Under $200 ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% $750 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% $550–$749 ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +19.8 pts 22.6%

29.5% $1,800–$2,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 32.3%

15.2% Under $1,000 +1.0 pts ▸ 16.1%

6.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) +5.0 pts ▸ 70.0%

13.4% Worked at home ◂ +2.6 pts 10.8%

4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%

1.1% Walked +2.2 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.7% Train ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 35.0%

34.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.7 pts 20.0%

13.6% 3 vehicles +17.7 pts ▸ 31.3%

7.5% 4 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 16.3%

3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.9% Construction +5.3 pts ▸ 19.2%

15.5% Health care & social assistance +2.8 pts ▸ 18.3%

10.0% Retail trade +5.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

9.8% Education & training +1.9 pts ▸ 11.7%

8.0% Manufacturing ◂ +3.8 pts 4.2%

3.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.4 pts ▸ 6.7%

4.2% Professional & technical +2.5 pts ▸ 6.7%

5.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 2.5%

4.8% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Finance & insurance +2.5 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.6 pts 2.5%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Technicians & trades +5.0 pts ▸ 22.5%

15.7% Professionals ◂ +1.5 pts 14.2%

11.9% Clerical & administrative +2.3 pts ▸ 14.2%

13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +2.5 pts 10.8%

13.0% Labourers ◂ +3.8 pts 9.2%

9.2% Sales workers +3.3 pts ▸ 12.5%

7.9% Machinery operators & drivers +2.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

9.9% Managers ◂ +0.8 pts 9.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Drouin in Nilma +3.4 higher in Drouin

4.6 56th pct 1.2 12th pct

Types ≤15 min in Drouin in Nilma +3.4 more in Drouin

4.5 48th pct 1.1 10th pct

15-min city in Drouin in Nilma +43.9 pts higher in Drouin

43.9% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Drouin in Nilma +43.7 pts higher in Drouin

43.7% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Drouin in Nilma +42.4 pts higher in Drouin

70.9% 64th pct 28.5% 40th pct

Walk to school in Drouin in Nilma +32.2 pts higher in Drouin

57.6% 41st pct 25.5% 25th pct

Walk to a park in Drouin in Nilma +92.2 pts higher in Drouin

92.2% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Drouin in Nilma +33.7 pts higher in Drouin

33.7% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Drouin in Nilma even

10.9 26th pct 10.9 26th pct

Intersections/km² in Drouin in Nilma +4 higher in Drouin

66 84th pct 63 81st pct

Mean slope in Drouin in Nilma +0.3 pts higher in Nilma

7.7% 82nd pct 8.0% 85th pct

Compare Drouin with nearby areas

Longwarry Warragul Buln Buln Bunyip Nilma Neerim South Garfield Darnum

Compare Nilma with nearby areas

Warragul Darnum Buln Buln Yarragon Drouin Neerim South Trafalgar Longwarry

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Drouin vs Nilma [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL213004/drouin/vs/UCL222064/nilma