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Seymour vs Waterford Park

Name: Seymour vs Waterford Park — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Seymour profile · Waterford Park profile

Seymour Waterford Park

Seymour and Waterford Park (L) are nearby Victorian areas with very different layouts. Seymour is a larger hub where the typical resident is 45 and 24.1% are seniors. It is much more walkable (somewhat walkable) than the car-dependent Waterford Park (L). In Seymour, 34.1% of households rent and many homes are within a 15-minute walk of shops and transport. In contrast, Waterford Park (L) is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with a typical resident aged 37 and 96.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

These two areas have seen several trends flip since 2011. Residents in Seymour are now far older than those in Waterford Park (L), and more people there now live alone. At the same time, the typical weekly household income is now well higher in Waterford Park (L) at $1,571, compared to $1,120 in Seymour. Despite these shifts, both areas share a similar typical monthly home-loan payment of around $1,274.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 26.6 pts higher in Seymour Population: 5,799 larger in Seymour No car: 9.6 pts higher in Seymour Limited English: 1.2 pts higher in Seymour 3+ bedrooms: 20.2 pts higher in Waterford Park

Demographics & Identity

Population in Seymour in Waterford Park +5,799 larger in Seymour gap narrowing

6,016 86th pct 217 11th pct

Median age in Seymour in Waterford Park +8 yrs older in Seymour gap narrowing

45 yrs 50th pct 37 yrs 21st pct

Age structure

26.3% Older adults (45–64) +4.2 pts ▸ 30.4%

22.2% Young adults (25–44) +6.8 pts ▸ 29.0%

24.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.4 pts 9.7%

15.2% Children (0–14) +8.3 pts ▸ 23.5%

12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 8.3%

Marital status

35.4% Married +5.9 pts ▸ 41.3%

39.5% Never married +0.6 pts ▸ 40.1%

11.8% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%

8.1% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 4.1%

5.2% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Seymour Waterford Park

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.3% Australia +3.6 pts ▸ 82.9%

1.7% England +2.9 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.9% China ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

38.9% English +13.2 pts ▸ 52.1%

39.3% Australian +10.0 pts ▸ 49.3%

12.1% Irish ◂ +4.3 pts 7.8%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 8.3%

4.1% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

4.4% German ◂ +2.6 pts 1.8%

2.4% Chinese ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.7% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

84.4% English only +3.2 pts ▸ 87.6%

1.9% Mandarin ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

43.8% No religion +18.0 pts ▸ 61.8%

43.8% Christianity ◂ +16.2 pts 27.6%

10.0% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

1.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

35.7% Year 12 ◂ +1.9 pts 33.7%

19.8% Year 10 +5.6 pts ▸ 25.4%

15.4% Year 11 +4.1 pts ▸ 19.5%

18.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 11.2%

Highest qualification level

36.2% Certificate III / IV +16.1 pts ▸ 52.2%

14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.2 pts ▸ 20.0%

13.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.4 pts 13.3%

3.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

3.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.6% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 17.8%

11.8% Management & commerce +6.0 pts ▸ 17.8%

12.0% Society & culture ◂ +2.0 pts 10.0%

10.1% Health ◂ +4.5 pts 5.6%

8.5% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 6.7%

6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 6.7%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +4.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

4.2% Architecture & building +1.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

1.3% Information technology +3.2 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Seymour in Waterford Park +$144 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$622 41st pct $766 71st pct

Household income in Seymour in Waterford Park +$451 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$1,120 36th pct $1,571 70th pct

Family income in Seymour in Waterford Park +$288 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$1,440 39th pct $1,728 60th pct

Household income distribution

34.8% $650–$1,499 +6.4 pts ▸ 41.3%

24.1% $1,500–$2,999 +12.1 pts ▸ 36.3%

23.5% Under $650 ◂ +18.5 pts 5.0%

4.6% $3,000–$3,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 8.8%

3.5% $4,000 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

Personal income distribution

46.1% Under $650 ◂ +10.6 pts 35.5%

31.9% $650–$1,499 +1.8 pts ▸ 33.7%

9.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 12.2%

1.4% $3,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 15.2%

13.6% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 14.7%

10.9% Asthma +2.4 pts ▸ 13.4%

8.8% Other condition ◂ +1.4 pts 7.4%

7.7% Diabetes ◂ +5.4 pts 2.3%

6.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 3.2%

3.0% Lung condition +2.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 3.7%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.2% None +4.2 pts ▸ 54.4%

22.8% One condition ◂ +0.7 pts 22.1%

9.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.9 pts 7.8%

6.0% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 5.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Seymour in Waterford Park +0.4 larger in Waterford Park gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

41.9% Couples with children +12.3 pts ▸ 54.2%

30.0% Couples without children ◂ +5.7 pts 24.3%

26.5% One-parent families ◂ +7.8 pts 18.6%

1.7% Other families even 1.7%

Household size

34.8% 2 people +2.7 pts ▸ 37.5%

35.2% 1 person ◂ +10.2 pts 25.0%

14.0% 3 people +6.0 pts ▸ 20.0%

9.5% 4 people +1.8 pts ▸ 11.3%

2.0% 6 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

4.5% 5 people ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Seymour in Waterford Park +$35 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$250 43rd pct $285 54th pct

Mortgage in Seymour in Waterford Park even gap narrowing

$1,274 41st pct $1,273 41st pct

People / bedroom in Seymour in Waterford Park +0.10 higher in Waterford Park gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

26.2% Owned with a mortgage +28.8 pts ▸ 55.0%

36.2% Owned outright ◂ +3.7 pts 32.5%

34.1% Rented ◂ +26.6 pts 7.5%

2.3% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other tenure ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.5% Separate house +10.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

9.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.5% 3 bedrooms +20.7 pts ▸ 76.3%

18.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 15.0%

17.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.3 pts 6.3%

2.2% 5 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

54.2% $200–$349 ◂ +54.2 pts 0.0%

28.5% Under $200 ◂ +28.5 pts 0.0%

12.4% $350–$549 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% $750 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.9 pts 40.9%

32.4% Under $1,000 +8.6 pts ▸ 40.9%

15.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 9.1%

3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

64.1% Car (driver) +4.8 pts ▸ 69.0%

7.9% Worked at home +0.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.1% Walked ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Train ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.1% 2 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 42.5%

40.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.1 pts 26.3%

5.4% 4 or more +10.8 pts ▸ 16.3%

11.3% 3 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 15.0%

9.6% No vehicle ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.7% Health care & social assistance +3.6 pts ▸ 17.2%

10.2% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 13.8%

5.7% Transport & warehousing +6.9 pts ▸ 12.6%

11.7% Construction ◂ +2.5 pts 9.2%

7.1% Manufacturing +4.4 pts ▸ 11.5%

11.3% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 11.5%

9.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.6 pts 3.4%

6.3% Education & training ◂ +2.9 pts 3.4%

3.8% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%

3.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.2% Technicians & trades +4.3 pts ▸ 19.5%

17.7% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 11.5%

6.6% Machinery operators & drivers +10.6 pts ▸ 17.2%

15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +6.5 pts 9.2%

11.3% Clerical & administrative +1.4 pts ▸ 12.6%

10.0% Sales workers +1.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

11.3% Professionals ◂ +2.1 pts 9.2%

10.6% Managers ◂ +7.1 pts 3.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Seymour in Waterford Park +5.1 higher in Seymour

5.9 82nd pct 0.8 8th pct

Types ≤15 min in Seymour in Waterford Park +4.6 more in Seymour

5.6 68th pct 1.0 9th pct

15-min city in Seymour in Waterford Park +69.6 pts higher in Seymour

69.6% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Seymour in Waterford Park +67.2 pts higher in Seymour

67.2% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Seymour in Waterford Park +95.7 pts higher in Seymour

95.7% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Seymour in Waterford Park +60.3 pts higher in Seymour

60.3% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Seymour in Waterford Park +7.1 pts higher in Waterford Park

92.9% 51st pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Seymour in Waterford Park +46.3 pts higher in Seymour

46.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Seymour in Waterford Park +15.5 more in Seymour

20.1 54th pct 4.6 10th pct

Intersections/km² in Seymour in Waterford Park +2 higher in Waterford Park

41 62nd pct 42 64th pct

Mean slope in Seymour in Waterford Park +4.3 pts higher in Waterford Park

4.9% 54th pct 9.2% 88th pct

Compare Seymour with nearby areas

Tallarook Avenel Broadford Nagambie Waterford Park Pyalong Yea Kilmore

Compare Waterford Park with nearby areas

Wandong - Heathcote Junction Broadford Kilmore Wallan Beveridge Tallarook Whittlesea Hazeldene

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Seymour vs Waterford Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL214019/seymour/vs/UCL222099/waterford-park