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Daylesford - Hepburn Springs vs Dales Creek

Name: Daylesford - Hepburn Springs vs Dales Creek — 2021 Census comparison
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Daylesford - Hepburn Springs profile · Dales Creek profile

Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Dales Creek

Daylesford - Hepburn Springs and Dales Creek (L) are two distinct Victorian areas with very different populations. Daylesford - Hepburn Springs is a much older community where the typical resident is 54, and 30.4% of people are aged 65 or over. In contrast, Dales Creek (L) is younger, with a typical age of 40 and a much higher share of children under 15 at 21.6%. This difference is reflected in the housing; homes in Dales Creek (L) are more likely to have three or more bedrooms, while more people in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs live alone. Economically, typical weekly household income is far higher in Dales Creek (L) at $1,966, compared to $1,205 in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the share of people who provide unpaid care, at around 13.7%. Outside of this, they have moved in opposite directions since 2011, as the age and income gaps between them have widened. Daylesford - Hepburn Springs is somewhat walkable and has a higher share of people working from home, whereas Dales Creek (L) is car-dependent. This is further highlighted by the fact that no homes in Dales Creek (L) are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or groceries.

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Where they differ most

Owned outright: 26.4 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Renting: 23.7 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Median age: 14 yrs older in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Population: 3,329 larger in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Aged 65+: 18.8 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

Demographics & Identity

Population in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +3,329 larger in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs gap widening

3,732 82nd pct 403 27th pct

Median age in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +14 yrs older in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs gap widening

54 yrs 80th pct 40 yrs 32nd pct

Age structure

34.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 31.5%

30.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.8 pts 11.7%

18.4% Young adults (25–44) +8.9 pts ▸ 27.3%

11.4% Children (0–14) +10.2 pts ▸ 21.6%

6.0% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 8.9%

Marital status

39.2% Married +13.0 pts ▸ 52.2%

36.2% Never married ◂ +4.0 pts 32.2%

13.9% Divorced ◂ +4.4 pts 9.6%

7.6% Widowed ◂ +6.3 pts 1.3%

3.1% Separated +1.7 pts ▸ 4.8%

Age & sex structure

Daylesford - Hepburn Springs Dales Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

75.1% Australia +6.3 pts ▸ 81.4%

5.2% England ◂ +1.0 pts 4.2%

1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.7% Nepal ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.3% English ◂ +3.5 pts 38.7%

28.7% Australian +9.0 pts ▸ 37.7%

17.8% Irish ◂ +4.4 pts 13.4%

15.8% Scottish ◂ +3.4 pts 12.4%

6.7% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 7.2%

5.1% German +0.6 pts ▸ 5.7%

0.8% Greek +1.9 pts ▸ 2.7%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 2.0%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Filipino +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.9% Indian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Language used at home

84.8% English only +8.0 pts ▸ 92.8%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

54.8% No religion +1.5 pts ▸ 56.3%

31.3% Christianity +3.2 pts ▸ 34.5%

9.2% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 8.4%

1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Hinduism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.3% Judaism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

56.4% Year 12 ◂ +13.0 pts 43.4%

13.7% Year 10 +6.8 pts ▸ 20.5%

11.9% Year 11 +7.0 pts ▸ 18.9%

9.2% Year 9 or below +2.6 pts ▸ 11.8%

Highest qualification level

18.7% Certificate III / IV +23.9 pts ▸ 42.6%

27.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.6 pts 14.4%

17.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.3 pts ▸ 21.5%

10.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.7 pts 7.7%

6.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.1 pts 2.1%

1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.2% Engineering & related +10.2 pts ▸ 17.4%

14.5% Management & commerce ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%

14.5% Society & culture ◂ +2.7 pts 11.8%

10.5% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 10.8%

10.6% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 9.7%

8.0% Creative arts ◂ +6.5 pts 1.5%

5.1% Architecture & building +2.6 pts ▸ 7.7%

7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.9 pts 6.2%

2.5% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 5.6%

2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +$199 higher in Dales Creek gap widening

$718 61st pct $917 87th pct

Household income in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +$761 higher in Dales Creek gap widening

$1,205 44th pct $1,966 86th pct

Family income in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +$531 higher in Dales Creek gap narrowing

$1,738 60th pct $2,269 87th pct

Household income distribution

25.5% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 32.4%

30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.6 pts 23.0%

24.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.8 pts 5.8%

5.5% $3,000–$3,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 9.4%

7.5% $4,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 7.9%

Personal income distribution

41.3% Under $650 ◂ +2.7 pts 38.5%

31.1% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 32.5%

13.1% $1,500–$2,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 22.6%

4.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 2.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Mental health ◂ +3.9 pts 7.9%

11.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 8.4%

9.6% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.5% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 7.9%

6.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.2 pts 4.0%

4.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 4.0%

4.4% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 2.7%

3.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 2.5%

2.0% Dementia ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.4% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +10.2 pts ▸ 65.8%

21.5% One condition ◂ +4.1 pts 17.4%

8.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 6.2%

4.8% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 3.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +0.7 larger in Dales Creek gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.7 76th pct

Family composition

36.7% Couples with children +30.7 pts ▸ 67.4%

45.4% Couples without children ◂ +21.7 pts 23.7%

17.3% One-parent families ◂ +9.0 pts 8.3%

0.7% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

39.5% 2 people ◂ +9.2 pts 30.2%

39.2% 1 person ◂ +16.9 pts 22.3%

6.9% 4 people +14.0 pts ▸ 20.9%

10.8% 3 people +5.1 pts ▸ 15.8%

2.1% 5 people +6.5 pts ▸ 8.6%

1.0% 6 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +$69 higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs gap steady

$340 73rd pct $271 50th pct

Mortgage in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +$216 higher in Dales Creek gap narrowing

$1,517 63rd pct $1,733 77th pct

People / bedroom in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +0.10 higher in Dales Creek gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

27.5% Owned with a mortgage +46.6 pts ▸ 74.1%

45.1% Owned outright ◂ +26.4 pts 18.7%

23.7% Rented ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%

2.1% Other tenure even 2.2%

1.7% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%

Types of homes

91.2% Separate house +8.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.2% 3 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 48.9%

13.2% 4 bedrooms +14.8 pts ▸ 28.1%

27.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.5 pts 12.9%

6.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.8 pts 2.2%

3.1% 5 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

23.4% $1,800–$2,999 +17.4 pts ▸ 40.8%

35.8% $1,000–$1,799 +1.1 pts ▸ 36.9%

24.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.2 pts 10.7%

9.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 4.9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

47.5% Car (driver) +25.4 pts ▸ 73.0%

26.3% Worked at home ◂ +15.8 pts 10.4%

5.9% Walked ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 pts 1.4%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +28.3 pts 17.3%

35.2% 2 vehicles +8.7 pts ▸ 43.9%

3.9% 4 or more +15.5 pts ▸ 19.4%

9.8% 3 vehicles +8.9 pts ▸ 18.7%

5.5% No vehicle ◂ +1.1 pts 4.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.0 pts 7.1%

7.9% Construction +9.6 pts ▸ 17.5%

14.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.4 pts 14.2%

8.1% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 2.4%

4.3% Manufacturing +3.3 pts ▸ 7.6%

2.6% Transport & warehousing +5.0 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.3% Education & training +0.3 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.4% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 6.6%

3.2% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

6.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.3 pts 5.2%

4.7% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 2.4%

2.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +0.1 pts 2.4%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Technicians & trades +11.2 pts ▸ 26.1%

21.9% Professionals ◂ +5.3 pts 16.6%

18.3% Managers ◂ +13.1 pts 5.2%

14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +4.4 pts 10.0%

3.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

10.8% Labourers ◂ +0.3 pts 10.4%

9.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 8.1%

6.7% Sales workers +1.8 pts ▸ 8.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +4.9 higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

4.9 61st pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +5.3 more in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

5.3 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +61.1 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

61.1% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +54.4 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

54.4% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +50.4 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

50.4% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +64.9 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

64.9% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +73.5 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

73.5% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +48.2 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

48.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +26.5 more in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

26.5 68th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +28 higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

35 54th pct 6 8th pct

Mean slope in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs in Dales Creek +0.1 pts higher in Daylesford - Hepburn Springs

9.2% 88th pct 9.0% 88th pct

Compare Daylesford - Hepburn Springs with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Daylesford - Hepburn Springs vs Dales Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215029/daylesford-hepburn-springs/vs/UCL222014/dales-creek