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Avoca vs Talbot

Name: Avoca vs Talbot — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Avoca profile · Talbot profile

Avoca Talbot

Avoca and Talbot (L) are two small Victorian towns with different profiles. Avoca is the larger of the two and has a more varied age range, with 16.5% of residents being children under 15, compared to just 7.4% in Talbot (L). This is consistent with Avoca having more couples with children. Local services also differ; 78.6% of Avoca homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while no homes in Talbot (L) have that same access. Talbot (L) is significantly older, with a typical resident aged 61, compared to 51 in Avoca.

Since 2011, the two towns have tracked in different directions across several measures. The gap in typical resident age has narrowed, while the difference in the number of children and recent arrivals has widened. Despite these shifts, the towns remain very similar in some ways. They have almost identical unemployment rates and typical weekly family incomes, and in both places, the vast majority of homes are separate houses.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 1.1 pts higher in Avoca Population: 858 larger in Avoca Median age: 10 yrs older in Talbot Recent movers: 16.3 pts higher in Avoca Recent arrivals: 5.6 pts higher in Avoca

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avoca in Talbot +858 larger in Avoca gap narrowing

1,129 59th pct 271 14th pct

Median age in Avoca in Talbot +10 yrs older in Talbot gap narrowing

51 yrs 71st pct 61 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

24.5% Older adults (45–64) +14.9 pts ▸ 39.5%

33.7% Seniors (65+) +1.3 pts ▸ 35.1%

17.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.8 pts 10.0%

16.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.1 pts 7.4%

8.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.0 pts 7.0%

Marital status

42.6% Married ◂ +2.8 pts 39.8%

29.9% Never married even 29.9%

13.0% Divorced +0.9 pts ▸ 13.9%

10.4% Widowed ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%

3.7% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Avoca Talbot

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.1% Australia ◂ +13.0 pts 70.1%

2.8% England +2.0 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.6% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.5% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.6% English ◂ +1.0 pts 43.5%

43.8% Australian ◂ +5.8 pts 38.0%

12.5% Scottish ◂ +4.0 pts 8.5%

11.2% Irish ◂ +0.2 pts 11.1%

2.9% German +1.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.6% Dutch +1.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.0% Chinese +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.7% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

91.6% English only ◂ +6.7 pts 84.9%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.5% No religion ◂ +5.8 pts 41.7%

41.5% Christianity +3.5 pts ▸ 45.0%

9.7% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 10.7%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

31.6% Year 12 +3.9 pts ▸ 35.5%

22.6% Year 9 or below +2.0 pts ▸ 24.6%

20.1% Year 10 ◂ +0.7 pts 19.4%

15.1% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 13.3%

Highest qualification level

35.2% Certificate III / IV +3.2 pts ▸ 38.3%

14.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

13.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.1 pts 10.5%

4.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%

3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.2% Engineering & related +1.8 pts ▸ 15.0%

13.0% Society & culture ◂ +2.5 pts 10.5%

12.0% Health even 12.0%

8.7% Management & commerce +1.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.6 pts ▸ 7.5%

6.7% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 3.8%

4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 3.0%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.6 pts 2.3%

2.4% Creative arts +1.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.2% Information technology ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Avoca in Talbot +$39 higher in Avoca gap narrowing

$496 15th pct $457 12th pct

Household income in Avoca in Talbot +$157 higher in Avoca gap narrowing

$890 12th pct $733 0th pct

Family income in Avoca in Talbot +$34 higher in Talbot gap narrowing

$1,258 22nd pct $1,292 25th pct

Household income distribution

28.9% Under $650 +10.9 pts ▸ 39.8%

37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.5 pts 34.6%

19.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 10.5%

3.0% $4,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 2.3%

Personal income distribution

53.2% Under $650 +5.0 pts ▸ 58.2%

27.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 22.7%

7.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 4.0%

0.7% $3,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.7% Arthritis even 16.6%

13.2% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 14.4%

8.6% Other condition +2.1 pts ▸ 10.7%

10.1% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.1% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 10.0%

9.5% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 9.2%

4.7% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.1% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 3.3%

1.9% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

1.5% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.6% None ◂ +9.9 pts 41.7%

20.8% One condition +3.9 pts ▸ 24.7%

9.8% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.7% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 7.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Avoca in Talbot +0.3 larger in Avoca gap widening

2.1 29th pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

37.2% Couples without children +9.5 pts ▸ 46.7%

43.6% Couples with children ◂ +11.8 pts 31.7%

18.2% One-parent families +3.4 pts ▸ 21.6%

1.3% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 1.8%

Household size

38.5% 1 person +8.8 pts ▸ 47.4%

38.3% 2 people ◂ +3.7 pts 34.6%

9.0% 4 people ◂ +3.7 pts 5.3%

7.3% 3 people ◂ +0.5 pts 6.8%

4.9% 5 people ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% 6 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Avoca in Talbot +$53 higher in Avoca gap narrowing

$213 27th pct $160 13th pct

Mortgage in Avoca in Talbot +$246 higher in Avoca gap narrowing

$999 23rd pct $753 9th pct

People / bedroom in Avoca in Talbot even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.0% Owned outright +8.1 pts ▸ 57.1%

27.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.3 pts 23.3%

18.0% Rented ◂ +6.7 pts 11.3%

3.2% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%

1.1% Other tenure ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.0% Separate house ◂ +5.3 pts 88.7%

0.6% Other dwelling +7.6 pts ▸ 8.3%

4.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.3 pts 3.8%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.1 pts 49.6%

24.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 21.1%

16.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 9.0%

4.1% 1 bedroom +4.2 pts ▸ 8.3%

3.2% 5 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Studio / none +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Weekly rent distribution

33.3% Under $200 +46.7 pts ▸ 80.0%

59.5% $200–$349 ◂ +39.5 pts 20.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.2% Under $1,000 +33.2 pts ▸ 77.4%

36.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.4 pts 29.0%

11.6% $1,800–$2,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 12.9%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) ◂ +3.3 pts 60.0%

8.8% Worked at home +5.7 pts ▸ 14.4%

5.9% Car (passenger) +5.3 pts ▸ 11.1%

5.6% Walked ◂ +2.3 pts 3.3%

1.1% Bus ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.3 pts 32.8%

36.3% 2 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 36.7%

15.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 14.1%

7.5% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 7.8%

4.0% No vehicle +3.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.8% Manufacturing +6.2 pts ▸ 20.0%

14.9% Health care & social assistance +5.1 pts ▸ 20.0%

9.0% Transport & warehousing +3.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

10.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.8 pts 5.6%

9.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

6.6% Construction +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

7.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 3.3%

5.1% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 6.7%

5.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.3 pts 3.3%

1.6% Wholesale trade +4.0 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.1% Administrative & support +3.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Occupations people work in

11.4% Technicians & trades +9.7 pts ▸ 21.1%

16.5% Labourers ◂ +0.9 pts 15.6%

15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 12.2%

15.2% Managers ◂ +1.8 pts 13.3%

8.5% Clerical & administrative +5.9 pts ▸ 14.4%

11.4% Professionals ◂ +0.3 pts 11.1%

10.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.5 pts 8.9%

7.7% Sales workers ◂ +4.4 pts 3.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Avoca in Talbot +0.5 higher in Avoca

4.4 52nd pct 3.9 42nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Avoca in Talbot +0.3 more in Avoca

4.9 55th pct 4.6 50th pct

15-min city in Avoca in Talbot +15.4 pts higher in Talbot

69.6% 59th pct 84.9% 76th pct

Walk to shops in Avoca in Talbot +78.6 pts higher in Avoca

78.6% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Avoca in Talbot +19.2 pts higher in Talbot

61.1% 56th pct 80.3% 71st pct

Walk to school in Avoca in Talbot +13.0 pts higher in Talbot

75.4% 56th pct 88.4% 76th pct

Walk to a park in Avoca in Talbot +6.9 pts higher in Talbot

92.0% 48th pct 98.8% 79th pct

Walk to health in Avoca in Talbot even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Avoca in Talbot +43.0 more in Talbot

12.4 31st pct 55.4 90th pct

Intersections/km² in Avoca in Talbot +7 higher in Avoca

34 53rd pct 27 42nd pct

Mean slope in Avoca in Talbot +0.9 pts higher in Avoca

4.0% 41st pct 3.2% 24th pct

Compare Avoca with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avoca vs Talbot [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215005/avoca/vs/UCL222088/talbot