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Beaufort vs Skipton

Name: Beaufort vs Skipton — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Beaufort profile · Skipton profile

Beaufort Skipton

Beaufort and Skipton (L) are two nearby Victorian towns with a few distinct differences. Beaufort is more connected by street and has a higher share of people who have recently arrived from overseas (9.1% compared to 0.0%). In contrast, Skipton (L) has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (76.5% compared to 43.3%) and a higher share of one-parent families (27.2% versus 19.3%).

Both areas are very similar in their family makeup, with about 13% of residents being children under 15. They also share a similar housing density, with an average of two people per home. While they have many common traits, some gaps are shifting; the difference in typical resident age has narrowed to just one year since 2011. Both towns also see a high number of people living alone, with shares well above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 9.1 pts higher in Beaufort Population: 697 larger in Beaufort De facto: 4.5 pts higher in Beaufort Unpaid carers: 3.3 pts higher in Skipton Separate houses: 3.8 pts higher in Skipton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beaufort in Skipton +697 larger in Beaufort gap narrowing

1,166 60th pct 469 31st pct

Median age in Beaufort in Skipton +1 yrs older in Skipton gap narrowing

53 yrs 77th pct 54 yrs 80th pct

Age structure

26.5% Older adults (45–64) +6.3 pts ▸ 32.8%

32.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.9 pts 29.6%

16.6% Young adults (25–44) even 16.6%

13.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.5 pts 13.4%

8.3% Youth (15–24) +0.4 pts ▸ 8.7%

Marital status

37.7% Married ◂ +4.6 pts 33.1%

31.5% Never married +1.1 pts ▸ 32.6%

14.3% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 14.6%

11.5% Widowed +1.2 pts ▸ 12.7%

4.4% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

Age & sex structure

Beaufort Skipton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.2% Australia +1.9 pts ▸ 81.0%

5.0% England ◂ +1.1 pts 3.8%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

0.0% Italy +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.1% English ◂ +6.0 pts 40.1%

39.9% Australian +2.6 pts ▸ 42.4%

12.4% Irish +4.4 pts ▸ 16.8%

12.2% Scottish +1.7 pts ▸ 13.9%

3.3% German ◂ +0.1 pts 3.2%

1.5% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%

0.4% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

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

87.9% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 87.2%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.1% No religion ◂ +4.5 pts 44.6%

40.8% Christianity +0.8 pts ▸ 41.6%

9.6% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

0.0% Islam +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.3% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.3% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

30.6% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 29.3%

26.5% Year 10 ◂ +3.8 pts 22.6%

17.8% Year 9 or below +3.5 pts ▸ 21.3%

15.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.0 pts 14.7%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.1 pts 32.4%

17.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.0 pts ▸ 19.0%

11.4% Bachelor degree +0.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

6.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 1.4%

3.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%

1.8% Certificate I / II +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

Field of qualification

14.0% Engineering & related +2.2 pts ▸ 16.2%

13.2% Society & culture ◂ +3.5 pts 9.7%

10.8% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

8.1% Education +2.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.5% Management & commerce ◂ +3.4 pts 6.0%

6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.5 pts 1.9%

5.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.6 pts 5.1%

5.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 1.4%

3.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 1.4%

0.0% Information technology +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

Income

Personal income in Beaufort in Skipton +$86 higher in Beaufort gap narrowing

$558 28th pct $472 13th pct

Household income in Beaufort in Skipton +$137 higher in Beaufort gap narrowing

$901 13th pct $764 3rd pct

Family income in Beaufort in Skipton +$254 higher in Beaufort gap widening

$1,470 42nd pct $1,216 19th pct

Household income distribution

34.0% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 39.0%

29.9% $650–$1,499 +0.8 pts ▸ 30.7%

22.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.9 pts 12.2%

4.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%

1.9% $4,000 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 3.9%

Personal income distribution

51.4% Under $650 +5.8 pts ▸ 57.2%

28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.7 pts 20.4%

8.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 7.1%

1.5% $3,000 or more even 1.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.3% Arthritis +3.7 pts ▸ 20.0%

14.7% Mental health +3.0 pts ▸ 17.7%

11.2% Asthma ◂ +0.1 pts 11.1%

9.3% Other condition even 9.4%

7.2% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 9.2%

8.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 7.0%

5.8% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 4.3%

4.5% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.4% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 2.3%

0.9% Dementia +1.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.8% None ◂ +3.5 pts 43.3%

24.6% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 21.3%

11.5% Two conditions +1.1 pts ▸ 12.6%

7.5% Three or more +1.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Beaufort in Skipton +0.1 larger in Beaufort gap narrowing

2.0 14th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

40.9% Couples without children ◂ +3.9 pts 37.0%

37.5% Couples with children ◂ +0.1 pts 37.4%

19.3% One-parent families +7.8 pts ▸ 27.2%

1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.1% 1 person +6.2 pts ▸ 46.3%

39.0% 2 people ◂ +2.4 pts 36.6%

8.8% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 6.8%

7.9% 4 people ◂ +2.0 pts 5.9%

2.3% 5 people +2.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Beaufort in Skipton +$50 higher in Beaufort gap narrowing

$250 43rd pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Beaufort in Skipton +$156 higher in Beaufort gap narrowing

$1,023 25th pct $867 14th pct

People / bedroom in Beaufort in Skipton even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.7% Owned outright ◂ +3.4 pts 47.3%

26.1% Owned with a mortgage +6.1 pts ▸ 32.2%

20.5% Rented ◂ +7.9 pts 12.7%

0.8% Other tenure +2.6 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.5% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 3.4%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house +4.3 pts ▸ 100.5%

2.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

58.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 55.1%

20.0% 2 bedrooms +3.5 pts ▸ 23.4%

15.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 10.7%

4.4% 1 bedroom even 4.4%

1.9% 5 or more even 2.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

56.1% $200–$349 +9.3 pts ▸ 65.4%

31.8% Under $200 +2.8 pts ▸ 34.6%

4.7% $350–$549 ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

47.1% Under $1,000 +4.5 pts ▸ 51.5%

36.0% $1,000–$1,799 +3.4 pts ▸ 39.4%

12.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.9 pts 7.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) ◂ +1.9 pts 63.1%

6.9% Worked at home +5.2 pts ▸ 12.1%

5.9% Walked ◂ +3.8 pts 2.1%

3.4% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 5.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.4% 1 vehicle +6.4 pts ▸ 42.9%

37.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.9 pts 32.7%

12.5% 3 vehicles +3.8 pts ▸ 16.3%

6.9% No vehicle ◂ +0.3 pts 6.6%

6.4% 4 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 5.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.5 pts ▸ 16.3%

14.9% Health care & social assistance even 14.9%

11.7% Retail trade ◂ +3.9 pts 7.8%

10.3% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 6.4%

10.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.7 pts 6.4%

4.8% Transport & warehousing +3.0 pts ▸ 7.8%

6.9% Manufacturing +0.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.5 pts 6.4%

6.9% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 6.4%

3.0% Other services +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%

3.0% Professional & technical ◂ +0.1 pts 2.8%

2.1% Administrative & support +0.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

15.1% Technicians & trades +2.6 pts ▸ 17.7%

16.9% Labourers ◂ +4.9 pts 12.1%

7.3% Machinery operators & drivers +9.0 pts ▸ 16.3%

15.6% Community & personal service even 15.6%

13.0% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 10.6%

9.8% Managers +0.8 pts ▸ 10.6%

10.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 9.9%

8.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.1 pts 7.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Beaufort in Skipton +0.7 higher in Beaufort

6.4 90th pct 5.7 77th pct

Types ≤15 min in Beaufort in Skipton +0.2 more in Skipton

6.7 88th pct 7.0 91st pct

15-min city in Beaufort in Skipton +2.2 pts higher in Skipton

88.3% 80th pct 90.5% 83rd pct

Walk to shops in Beaufort in Skipton +6.5 pts higher in Beaufort

92.1% 84th pct 85.7% 76th pct

Walk to transit in Beaufort in Skipton +4.8 pts higher in Beaufort

68.2% 61st pct 63.4% 58th pct

Walk to school in Beaufort in Skipton +33.2 pts higher in Skipton

43.3% 33rd pct 76.5% 57th pct

Walk to a park in Beaufort in Skipton +2.6 pts higher in Beaufort

95.7% 61st pct 93.1% 52nd pct

Walk to health in Beaufort in Skipton +6.1 pts higher in Beaufort

82.8% 83rd pct 76.7% 79th pct

Amenities/1k in Beaufort in Skipton +10.5 more in Skipton

34.3 77th pct 44.8 86th pct

Intersections/km² in Beaufort in Skipton +25 higher in Beaufort

54 75th pct 29 46th pct

Mean slope in Beaufort in Skipton +0.2 pts higher in Skipton

4.6% 50th pct 4.8% 52nd pct

Compare Beaufort with nearby areas

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Compare Skipton with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beaufort vs Skipton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215011/beaufort/vs/UCL222084/skipton