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Neerim South vs Willow Grove

Name: Neerim South vs Willow Grove — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Neerim South profile · Willow Grove profile

Neerim South Willow Grove

Neerim South and Willow Grove (L) are nearby Victorian areas with very different levels of accessibility. Neerim South is somewhat walkable, with 92% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 90.9% near health services. In contrast, Willow Grove (L) is mostly car-dependent, where no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Willow Grove (L) also has a larger share of big homes, with 99% having three or more bedrooms compared to 83.5% in Neerim South.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in opposite directions across several measures. The gap in typical age has widened, with residents now noticeably older in Neerim South by 6 years. Meanwhile, Willow Grove (L) has seen its lead grow in typical weekly family income, which is now $1,946 compared to $1,508 in Neerim South. Despite these shifts, they share similar housing patterns, with both having about 2.5 people per home and similar levels of outright home ownership.

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Where they differ most

Population: 796 larger in Neerim South 3+ bedrooms: 15.5 pts higher in Willow Grove Other language: 4.0 pts higher in Willow Grove Separate houses: 5.8 pts higher in Willow Grove Unemployment: 4.3 pts higher in Neerim South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Neerim South in Willow Grove +796 larger in Neerim South gap narrowing

1,081 58th pct 285 15th pct

Median age in Neerim South in Willow Grove +6 yrs older in Neerim South gap widening

44 yrs 46th pct 38 yrs 25th pct

Age structure

28.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.8 pts 20.4%

19.4% Children (0–14) +5.5 pts ▸ 24.9%

21.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.2 pts ▸ 23.9%

21.6% Older adults (45–64) +1.9 pts ▸ 23.5%

10.5% Youth (15–24) +0.4 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

53.5% Married ◂ +1.0 pts 52.6%

29.5% Never married ◂ +2.2 pts 27.2%

8.6% Divorced ◂ +0.1 pts 8.5%

6.1% Widowed +0.5 pts ▸ 6.6%

3.0% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Neerim South Willow Grove

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.2% Australia ◂ +1.9 pts 80.4%

4.7% England ◂ +1.2 pts 3.5%

1.1% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% China +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.4% English +2.6 pts ▸ 47.0%

43.2% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 40.4%

13.1% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.7%

13.6% Irish ◂ +5.2 pts 8.4%

3.7% Dutch +4.7 pts ▸ 8.4%

4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

1.9% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.6% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.0% English only ◂ +7.1 pts 84.9%

0.6% Mandarin +2.6 pts ▸ 3.2%

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

49.0% No religion +9.6 pts ▸ 58.6%

40.3% Christianity ◂ +8.8 pts 31.6%

9.0% Not stated +1.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

1.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

45.3% Year 12 +3.2 pts ▸ 48.5%

20.5% Year 10 +0.8 pts ▸ 21.3%

14.3% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 17.8%

14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.5 pts 7.4%

Highest qualification level

39.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.0 pts 37.1%

20.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.8 pts 10.5%

15.2% Bachelor degree +0.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 2.1%

2.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.9% Engineering & related +1.9 pts ▸ 16.8%

13.8% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 14.7%

14.0% Society & culture ◂ +9.1 pts 4.9%

10.9% Health ◂ +4.6 pts 6.3%

10.5% Education ◂ +2.1 pts 8.4%

8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 6.3%

5.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.6 pts 4.2%

3.1% Agriculture & environment +1.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.4% Creative arts +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.6% Information technology ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Neerim South in Willow Grove +$143 higher in Willow Grove gap narrowing

$675 52nd pct $818 78th pct

Household income in Neerim South in Willow Grove +$234 higher in Willow Grove gap narrowing

$1,344 57th pct $1,578 71st pct

Family income in Neerim South in Willow Grove +$438 higher in Willow Grove gap narrowing

$1,508 45th pct $1,946 73rd pct

Household income distribution

35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.1 pts 24.2%

27.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 31.3%

16.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.2 pts 9.1%

6.3% $4,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 4.0%

Personal income distribution

46.2% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 34.7%

33.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.7 pts 31.0%

12.9% $1,500–$2,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 14.6%

1.5% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.4% Arthritis ◂ +5.0 pts 9.5%

10.9% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 8.8%

9.3% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%

8.8% Other condition ◂ +2.8 pts 6.0%

6.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 3.2%

6.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.6 pts 5.6%

4.5% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 2.1%

2.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 1.4%

1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.1% None +3.8 pts ▸ 58.9%

24.1% One condition ◂ +5.5 pts 18.6%

8.1% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 6.7%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Neerim South in Willow Grove even gap narrowing

2.5 64th pct 2.5 64th pct

Family composition

56.1% Couples with children +0.3 pts ▸ 56.3%

32.1% Couples without children ◂ +2.5 pts 29.6%

10.6% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 15.5%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.3% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 37.4%

25.1% 1 person +3.2 pts ▸ 28.3%

14.3% 4 people +6.9 pts ▸ 21.2%

14.0% 3 people ◂ +11.0 pts 3.0%

6.0% 5 people ◂ +1.0 pts 5.1%

3.5% 6 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Neerim South in Willow Grove +$8 higher in Neerim South gap narrowing

$288 55th pct $280 52nd pct

Mortgage in Neerim South in Willow Grove +$20 higher in Neerim South gap narrowing

$1,515 63rd pct $1,495 61st pct

People / bedroom in Neerim South in Willow Grove +0.10 higher in Neerim South gap widening

0.80 57th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.9% Owned outright +0.6 pts ▸ 45.5%

39.6% Owned with a mortgage +4.8 pts ▸ 44.4%

12.3% Rented +0.9 pts ▸ 13.1%

2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.2% Separate house +5.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.1% 3 bedrooms +12.4 pts ▸ 53.5%

35.6% 4 bedrooms +4.8 pts ▸ 40.4%

15.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 12.1%

6.8% 5 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 5.1%

2.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

32.7% Under $200 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%

32.7% $200–$349 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%

20.4% $350–$549 +2.7 pts ▸ 23.1%

6.1% $550–$749 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.3 pts 45.5%

22.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.4 pts 11.4%

20.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 13.6%

7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.4% Car (driver) +4.4 pts ▸ 67.9%

12.3% Worked at home +2.4 pts ▸ 14.7%

1.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Walked ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.4% 2 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 44.3%

28.9% 1 vehicle +8.2 pts ▸ 37.1%

14.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.0 pts 6.2%

10.6% 4 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 12.4%

2.1% No vehicle ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.3% Health care & social assistance +5.0 pts ▸ 18.3%

10.5% Retail trade +5.1 pts ▸ 15.6%

13.5% Construction ◂ +0.7 pts 12.8%

11.4% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

5.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.5 pts ▸ 7.3%

6.5% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 7.3%

6.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 4.6%

4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +2.0 pts 2.8%

4.5% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 3.7%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mining +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

14.4% Technicians & trades +7.6 pts ▸ 22.0%

15.9% Professionals +1.5 pts ▸ 17.4%

15.3% Managers ◂ +4.3 pts 11.0%

13.8% Labourers ◂ +0.9 pts 12.8%

11.6% Clerical & administrative +1.2 pts ▸ 12.8%

12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 11.9%

8.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%

8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.3 pts 5.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Neerim South in Willow Grove +3.0 higher in Neerim South

5.5 74th pct 2.5 25th pct

Types ≤15 min in Neerim South in Willow Grove +4.2 more in Neerim South

7.1 93rd pct 2.9 28th pct

15-min city in Neerim South in Willow Grove +91.5 pts higher in Neerim South

91.5% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Neerim South in Willow Grove +92.0 pts higher in Neerim South

92.0% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Neerim South in Willow Grove +71.5 pts higher in Neerim South

71.5% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Neerim South in Willow Grove +9.3 pts higher in Willow Grove

90.7% 79th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to a park in Neerim South in Willow Grove +3.2 pts higher in Willow Grove

90.1% 43rd pct 93.3% 52nd pct

Walk to health in Neerim South in Willow Grove +90.9 pts higher in Neerim South

90.9% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Neerim South in Willow Grove +3.7 more in Willow Grove

13.9 36th pct 17.5 47th pct

Intersections/km² in Neerim South in Willow Grove +1 higher in Neerim South

34 53rd pct 33 51st pct

Mean slope in Neerim South in Willow Grove +3.8 pts higher in Neerim South

10.0% 90th pct 6.3% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Neerim South vs Willow Grove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215063/neerim-south/vs/UCL222101/willow-grove