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Stratford vs Wurruk

Name: Stratford vs Wurruk — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Stratford profile · Wurruk profile

Stratford Wurruk

Stratford and Wurruk are two nearby Victorian areas with very different levels of convenience. Stratford is somewhat walkable, with 68.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 85.5% near a school. In contrast, Wurruk is mostly car-dependent, where no homes are within a short walk of groceries, health services, or a 15-minute-city walkshed. These differences extend to the residents; Stratford is younger, with a typical age of 38, while those in Wurruk are noticeably older at 42. High earners are more common in Wurruk, where 19.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, compared to 9.9% in Stratford.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of residents, with Stratford being about the same and Wurruk only slightly older. They also share similar family lives, with almost the same share of children under 15 and a similar proportion of people providing unpaid care. While they have some differences, the age gap between the two has narrowed since 2011. However, other divides have grown, such as the gap in high weekly earnings and the share of people in de facto relationships.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 1.1 pts higher in Wurruk De facto: 8.9 pts higher in Stratford Population: 1,158 larger in Stratford Other language: 2.9 pts higher in Wurruk People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Wurruk

Demographics & Identity

Population in Stratford in Wurruk +1,158 larger in Stratford gap widening

2,185 73rd pct 1,027 57th pct

Median age in Stratford in Wurruk +4 yrs older in Wurruk gap narrowing

38 yrs 25th pct 42 yrs 39th pct

Age structure

21.3% Older adults (45–64) +10.7 pts ▸ 32.0%

25.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.1 pts 19.6%

21.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.8 pts 14.6%

20.5% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 21.1%

10.8% Youth (15–24) +2.4 pts ▸ 13.2%

Marital status

45.9% Married +7.0 pts ▸ 53.0%

35.2% Never married ◂ +3.1 pts 32.1%

10.6% Divorced ◂ +4.7 pts 5.9%

5.4% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 4.0%

2.7% Separated +2.5 pts ▸ 5.2%

Age & sex structure

Stratford Wurruk

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

88.3% Australia ◂ +5.8 pts 82.5%

2.9% England +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

0.4% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.2% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.0% Australian +0.1 pts ▸ 47.0%

44.2% English ◂ +3.3 pts 40.9%

11.7% Irish ◂ +2.8 pts 9.0%

10.7% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 9.8%

3.9% German +1.1 pts ▸ 5.0%

2.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.2% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.5% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

0.4% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

94.2% English only ◂ +4.9 pts 89.3%

0.0% Arabic +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

50.6% No religion ◂ +6.8 pts 43.8%

42.7% Christianity +2.7 pts ▸ 45.4%

5.4% Not stated +2.8 pts ▸ 8.3%

0.4% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.7% Other religions even 0.7%

0.1% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

40.6% Year 12 +2.8 pts ▸ 43.5%

21.9% Year 10 ◂ +2.7 pts 19.2%

18.2% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 16.5%

14.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.5 pts 11.9%

Highest qualification level

45.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.9 pts 36.1%

14.1% Bachelor degree +2.9 pts ▸ 17.0%

16.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.3 pts ▸ 16.8%

2.6% Postgraduate degree +2.5 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

Field of qualification

19.1% Engineering & related +1.9 pts ▸ 21.1%

14.9% Society & culture ◂ +3.5 pts 11.4%

11.1% Management & commerce +2.2 pts ▸ 13.3%

10.3% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.4% Education +0.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

7.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 4.3%

6.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 5.4%

4.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.6 pts 2.6%

2.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 1.1%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Stratford in Wurruk +$35 higher in Wurruk gap narrowing

$708 59th pct $743 66th pct

Household income in Stratford in Wurruk +$93 higher in Wurruk gap narrowing

$1,362 58th pct $1,455 63rd pct

Family income in Stratford in Wurruk +$199 higher in Wurruk gap widening

$1,651 55th pct $1,850 67th pct

Household income distribution

33.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 30.4%

30.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 25.8%

17.8% Under $650 ◂ +0.7 pts 17.1%

2.9% $4,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

7.0% $3,000–$3,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Personal income distribution

43.9% Under $650 ◂ +2.0 pts 41.9%

36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 30.6%

12.1% $1,500–$2,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 13.8%

1.7% $3,000 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 6.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Mental health +2.6 pts ▸ 12.7%

10.6% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 11.5%

11.2% Arthritis even 11.2%

8.6% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 7.6%

5.2% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 4.6%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 2.0%

2.3% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.2% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.2% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.5% None ◂ +2.3 pts 57.2%

21.7% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 21.8%

7.7% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 8.1%

3.6% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Stratford in Wurruk +0.2 larger in Wurruk gap narrowing

2.4 57th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

54.2% Couples with children +4.5 pts ▸ 58.7%

32.7% Couples without children ◂ +5.2 pts 27.5%

12.1% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 13.1%

0.9% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

Household size

37.1% 2 people ◂ +0.4 pts 36.7%

28.1% 1 person ◂ +7.2 pts 20.9%

11.8% 3 people +5.3 pts ▸ 17.1%

14.6% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 15.2%

5.6% 5 people +3.1 pts ▸ 8.7%

2.6% 6 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Stratford in Wurruk +$40 higher in Stratford gap narrowing

$290 56th pct $250 43rd pct

Mortgage in Stratford in Wurruk +$222 higher in Wurruk gap widening

$1,300 43rd pct $1,522 63rd pct

People / bedroom in Stratford in Wurruk +0.10 higher in Wurruk gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.2 pts 42.7%

38.0% Owned outright ◂ +5.4 pts 32.6%

15.3% Rented +5.9 pts ▸ 21.2%

2.1% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.1% Separate house +2.8 pts ▸ 98.9%

3.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

45.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.3 pts 34.5%

35.4% 4 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 37.0%

10.6% 2 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 16.0%

3.9% 5 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 9.8%

2.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.3 pts 0.8%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

45.9% $200–$349 +14.4 pts ▸ 60.3%

37.6% $350–$549 ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%

15.0% Under $200 +17.0 pts ▸ 32.1%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

55.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +25.8 pts 29.9%

11.3% $1,800–$2,999 +16.8 pts ▸ 28.0%

22.8% Under $1,000 +0.2 pts ▸ 22.9%

0.8% $3,000 or more +6.9 pts ▸ 7.6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

71.7% Car (driver) ◂ +7.3 pts 64.5%

8.1% Worked at home +1.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

3.9% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.8% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 0.7%

0.0% Bus +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 40.1%

29.9% 1 vehicle +2.2 pts ▸ 32.1%

16.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.3 pts 14.0%

8.6% 4 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 10.2%

2.2% No vehicle +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.7 pts 14.3%

13.3% Construction ◂ +4.6 pts 8.6%

8.6% Retail trade +4.2 pts ▸ 12.8%

10.5% Public administration & safety +0.4 pts ▸ 10.8%

8.8% Education & training ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%

5.6% Accommodation & food +0.8 pts ▸ 6.4%

2.1% Mining +3.9 pts ▸ 6.0%

5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +2.1 pts 3.8%

5.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.9 pts 2.2%

5.1% Other services ◂ +0.7 pts 4.4%

3.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%

3.0% Transport & warehousing +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

18.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.5 pts 16.1%

18.6% Community & personal service ◂ +4.5 pts 14.1%

13.8% Professionals +1.0 pts ▸ 14.8%

9.9% Managers +4.2 pts ▸ 14.1%

10.1% Clerical & administrative +3.1 pts ▸ 13.2%

12.1% Labourers ◂ +2.4 pts 9.7%

7.7% Sales workers +4.3 pts ▸ 11.9%

7.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.7 pts 5.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Stratford in Wurruk +3.1 higher in Stratford

5.2 68th pct 2.1 21st pct

Types ≤15 min in Stratford in Wurruk +4.2 more in Stratford

6.0 75th pct 1.8 16th pct

15-min city in Stratford in Wurruk +70.1 pts higher in Stratford

70.1% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Stratford in Wurruk +68.5 pts higher in Stratford

68.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Stratford in Wurruk +18.9 pts higher in Wurruk

51.1% 51st pct 69.9% 63rd pct

Walk to school in Stratford in Wurruk +58.3 pts higher in Stratford

85.5% 71st pct 27.2% 25th pct

Walk to a park in Stratford in Wurruk +21.4 pts higher in Stratford

94.6% 56th pct 73.1% 26th pct

Walk to health in Stratford in Wurruk +57.0 pts higher in Stratford

57.0% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Stratford in Wurruk +4.3 more in Stratford

16.9 46th pct 12.7 32nd pct

Intersections/km² in Stratford in Wurruk +23 higher in Stratford

42 64th pct 19 28th pct

Mean slope in Stratford in Wurruk +0.3 pts higher in Wurruk

2.6% 11th pct 2.9% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Stratford vs Wurruk [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215080/stratford/vs/UCL215094/wurruk