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Sale vs Stratford

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Sale profile · Stratford profile

Sale Stratford

Sale and Stratford are nearby Victorian towns with different housing and lifestyle patterns. Sale has a much higher proportion of renters at 33.1% and is far more convenient for pedestrians, with 94.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Stratford is dominated by home ownership and detached housing, which is far higher there at 96.1%. Sale also tends to be more diverse and academic, with a well higher share of people born overseas (12.8%) and more adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher (17.5%).

Everyday life in both towns shares many similarities, such as typical weekly personal incomes that sit around $700 and nearly identical mortgage payments. However, some gaps have grown since 2011. Residents in Sale are now noticeably older, with a typical age of 42 compared to 38 in Stratford. The divide in housing is also widening, as the gap in renting has grown to 17.8 percentage points.

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Where they differ most

Population: 11,915 larger in Sale Renting: 17.8 pts higher in Sale PT commute: 0.3 pts higher in Sale Other language: 4.4 pts higher in Sale De facto: 7.1 pts higher in Stratford

Demographics & Identity

Population in Salein Stratford +11,915 larger in Sale gap narrowing
14,100 86th pct 2,185 73rd pct
Median age in Salein Stratford +4 yrs older in Sale gap widening
42 yrs 39th pct 38 yrs 25th pct
First Nations in Salein Stratford +0.4 pts higher in Sale gap steady
2.6% 30th pct 2.2% 26th pct
Aged 65+ in Salein Stratford +1.2 pts higher in Sale gap steady
22.6% 51st pct 21.4% 47th pct
Under 15 in Salein Stratford +2.5 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
18.0% 53rd pct 20.5% 72nd pct
De facto in Salein Stratford +7.1 pts higher in Stratford gap widening
11.8% 35th pct 19.0% 87th pct

Age structure

24.3% Young adults (25–44) +1.4 pts ▸ 25.7%
24.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.9 pts 21.3%
22.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.2 pts 21.4%
18.0% Children (0–14) +2.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
10.8% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 10.8%

Marital status

44.5% Married +1.5 pts ▸ 45.9%
33.9% Never married +1.3 pts ▸ 35.2%
10.1% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 5.4%
3.8% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Sale Stratford

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Salein Stratford +5.0 pts higher in Sale gap widening
12.8% 63rd pct 7.8% 29th pct

Country of birth

81.3% Australia +7.0 pts ▸ 88.3%
2.8% England +0.2 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.0% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

42.0% Australian +5.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
40.9% English +3.3 pts ▸ 44.2%
11.6% Irish +0.1 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 10.7%
3.6% German +0.3 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 2.0%
2.5% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 2.2%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.5%
1.3% Indian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.2%
1.1% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.4% Vietnamese even 0.4%

Language

Other language in Salein Stratford +4.4 pts higher in Sale gap widening
6.4% 75th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Limited English in Salein Stratford +0.7 pts higher in Sale gap steady
0.8% 75th pct 0.1% 48th pct

Language used at home

87.3% English only +6.9 pts ▸ 94.2%
0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Salein Stratford +4.6 pts higher in Stratford gap widening
46.0% 63rd pct 50.6% 78th pct

Religious affiliation

46.0% No religion +4.6 pts ▸ 50.6%
43.4% Christianity ◂ +0.8 pts 42.7%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 5.4%
1.0% Hinduism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.7% Other religions even 0.7%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Salein Stratford +4.4 pts higher in Sale gap narrowing
45.0% 69th pct 40.6% 57th pct
Bachelor+ in Salein Stratford +5.8 pts higher in Sale gap steady
17.5% 75th pct 11.8% 52nd pct

Highest year of school

45.0% Year 12 ◂ +4.4 pts 40.6%
18.6% Year 10 +3.4 pts ▸ 21.9%
15.6% Year 11 +2.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.8% Year 9 or below +1.5 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

33.5% Certificate III / IV +11.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
20.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.1 pts 14.1%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
5.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 2.6%
4.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%
2.2% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 3.6%

Field of qualification

15.8% Engineering & related +3.3 pts ▸ 19.1%
11.7% Society & culture +3.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
13.5% Management & commerce ◂ +2.3 pts 11.1%
13.0% Health ◂ +2.8 pts 10.3%
9.8% Education ◂ +0.4 pts 9.4%
5.4% Architecture & building +2.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
2.3% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.3% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 2.1%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Salein Stratford +$10 higher in Stratford gap narrowing
$698 57th pct $708 59th pct
Household income in Salein Stratford +$43 higher in Stratford gap narrowing
$1,319 55th pct $1,362 58th pct
Family income in Salein Stratford +$114 higher in Sale gap widening
$1,765 62nd pct $1,651 55th pct
High earners in Salein Stratford +3.3 pts higher in Sale gap widening
9.2% 72nd pct 5.9% 46th pct
High-income homes in Salein Stratford +4.4 pts higher in Sale gap widening
14.2% 65th pct 9.9% 46th pct

Household income distribution

31.1% $650–$1,499 +2.8 pts ▸ 33.9%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 30.4%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +3.4 pts 17.8%
7.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 7.0%
6.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 2.9%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 +0.4 pts ▸ 43.9%
30.1% $650–$1,499 +6.3 pts ▸ 36.4%
15.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 12.1%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 1.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Salein Stratford +2.1 pts higher in Sale
35.1% 61st pct 33.0% 50th pct
Mental health in Salein Stratford +2.6 pts higher in Sale
12.7% 84th pct 10.0% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Salein Stratford +2.5 pts higher in Sale gap steady
8.6% 75th pct 6.1% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Mental health ◂ +2.6 pts 10.0%
11.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.4 pts 11.2%
10.7% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 10.6%
9.6% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 8.6%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 5.2%
5.1% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 2.3%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.2% None +3.3 pts ▸ 59.5%
21.7% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 21.7%
8.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.8 pts 7.7%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Salein Stratford +0.8 pts higher in Stratford gap narrowing
15.8% 42nd pct 16.6% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Salein Stratford +1.4 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
14.3% 68th pct 15.7% 84th pct
Unpaid child care in Salein Stratford +2.1 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
25.9% 58th pct 28.0% 68th pct
Defence service in Salein Stratford +2.6 pts higher in Sale
7.7% 95th pct 5.1% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Salein Stratford +3.4 pts higher in Stratford gap widening
23.0% 40th pct 26.4% 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Salein Stratford +0.1 larger in Stratford gap steady
2.3 43rd pct 2.4 57th pct
One-parent in Salein Stratford +6.0 pts higher in Sale gap widening
18.1% 68th pct 12.1% 32nd pct
Living alone in Salein Stratford +5.5 pts higher in Sale gap widening
33.6% 67th pct 28.1% 46th pct

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +4.2 pts ▸ 54.2%
30.7% Couples without children +2.1 pts ▸ 32.7%
18.1% One-parent families ◂ +6.0 pts 12.1%
1.3% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%

Household size

34.6% 2 people +2.5 pts ▸ 37.1%
33.6% 1 person ◂ +5.5 pts 28.1%
11.2% 4 people +3.4 pts ▸ 14.6%
13.6% 3 people ◂ +1.8 pts 11.8%
5.1% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
1.9% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Salein Stratford +$10 higher in Stratford gap steady
$280 52nd pct $290 56th pct
Mortgage in Salein Stratford even gap narrowing
$1,300 43rd pct $1,300 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Salein Stratford even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Salein Stratford +17.8 pts higher in Sale gap widening
33.1% 78th pct 15.3% 29th pct
Owned outright in Salein Stratford +2.8 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
35.3% 37th pct 38.0% 45th pct
Separate houses in Salein Stratford +11.7 pts higher in Stratford gap widening
84.4% 17th pct 96.1% 65th pct
3+ bedrooms in Salein Stratford +6.9 pts higher in Stratford gap widening
78.2% 54th pct 85.1% 75th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.1% Owned with a mortgage +14.8 pts ▸ 43.9%
35.3% Owned outright +2.8 pts ▸ 38.0%
33.1% Rented ◂ +17.8 pts 15.3%
1.6% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

84.4% Separate house +11.7 pts ▸ 96.1%
7.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.6 pts 3.3%
0.6% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 45.8%
28.8% 4 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 35.4%
16.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.4 pts 10.6%
3.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.9 pts 2.1%
3.5% 5 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.4% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

55.6% $200–$349 ◂ +9.8 pts 45.9%
24.2% $350–$549 +13.4 pts ▸ 37.6%
15.7% Under $200 ◂ +0.7 pts 15.0%
0.7% $550–$749 ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.2% $750 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.2% $1,000–$1,799 +10.5 pts ▸ 55.8%
28.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.8 pts 22.8%
16.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 11.3%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Salein Stratford +5.2 pts higher in Sale gap widening
7.4% 77th pct 2.2% 32nd pct
Work from home in Salein Stratford +1.2 pts higher in Sale gap steady
9.3% 59th pct 8.1% 51st pct
PT commute in Salein Stratford +0.3 pts higher in Sale gap steady
0.3% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

65.6% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 71.7%
9.3% Worked at home ◂ +1.2 pts 8.1%
4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.0 pts 3.9%
4.7% Walked ◂ +3.0 pts 1.8%
1.5% Bicycle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.3% 2 vehicles +6.6 pts ▸ 43.9%
40.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.7 pts 29.9%
10.0% 3 vehicles +6.4 pts ▸ 16.3%
4.9% 4 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.4% No vehicle ◂ +5.2 pts 2.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Salein Stratford +0.4 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
42.7% 83rd pct 43.1% 84th pct
Recent arrivals in Salein Stratford +3.6 pts higher in Sale gap steady
13.6% 78th pct 9.9% 71st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Salein Stratford +0.9 pts higher in Sale gap steady
5.2% 58th pct 4.3% 43rd pct
Participation in Salein Stratford +3.1 pts higher in Stratford gap narrowing
54.9% 56th pct 58.0% 65th pct
Full-time in Salein Stratford +0.8 pts higher in Stratford gap steady
57.2% 56th pct 58.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

18.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.2 pts 16.0%
8.4% Construction +4.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
13.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.8 pts 10.5%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.2 pts 8.6%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 5.6%
4.0% Manufacturing +1.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.3 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.5% Other services +1.5 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +0.3 pts 3.9%
2.5% Transport & warehousing +0.5 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

Occupations people work in

22.3% Professionals ◂ +8.5 pts 13.8%
14.1% Technicians & trades +4.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
15.3% Community & personal service +3.3 pts ▸ 18.6%
10.6% Labourers +1.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.9% Managers ◂ +2.0 pts 9.9%
10.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%
9.1% Sales workers ◂ +1.4 pts 7.7%
4.7% Machinery operators & drivers +2.6 pts ▸ 7.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Salein Stratford +1.7 higher in Sale
6.9 97th pct 5.2 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Salein Stratford +0.7 more in Sale
6.6 87th pct 6.0 75th pct
15-min city in Salein Stratford +12.8 pts higher in Sale
82.9% 74th pct 70.1% 59th pct
Walk to shops in Salein Stratford +10.0 pts higher in Sale
78.6% 68th pct 68.5% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Salein Stratford +43.8 pts higher in Sale
94.9% 91st pct 51.1% 51st pct
Walk to school in Salein Stratford +4.4 pts higher in Sale
89.9% 78th pct 85.5% 71st pct
Walk to a park in Salein Stratford +2.6 pts higher in Sale
97.1% 67th pct 94.6% 56th pct
Walk to health in Salein Stratford +20.6 pts higher in Sale
77.6% 80th pct 57.0% 66th pct
Amenities/1k in Salein Stratford +3.4 more in Sale
20.3 55th pct 16.9 46th pct
Intersections/km² in Salein Stratford +10 higher in Stratford
32 50th pct 42 64th pct
Mean slope in Salein Stratford +0.4 pts higher in Stratford
2.2% 3rd pct 2.6% 11th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sale vs Stratford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL213013/sale/vs/UCL215080/stratford