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Yallourn North vs Baw Baw Village

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Yallourn North profile · Baw Baw Village profile

Yallourn North Baw Baw Village

Yallourn North and Baw Baw Village (L) are nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Yallourn North is a larger community where residents are far older, with a typical age of 40 compared to 30 in Baw Baw Village (L). Education and cultural backgrounds also differ sharply; 86.4% of people in Baw Baw Village (L) finished Year 12, while only 32.6% did in Yallourn North. Additionally, people born overseas are far more common in Baw Baw Village (L) at 43.3%, compared to just 7.0% in Yallourn North.

Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. Beyond this shared lack of nearby healthcare, the two places diverge in their layout and demographics. Yallourn North is somewhat walkable and has many more people caring for children unpaid, while Baw Baw Village (L) is car-dependent and sparsely populated. Over time, some gaps have shifted; the age difference between the two has narrowed, but the gap in language diversity has widened.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +1,077 larger in Yallourn North gap steady
1,107 59th pct 30 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,086
  • First area, 2016: 1,124
  • First area, 2021: 1,107
  • Second area, 2011: 22
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 30
Median age in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +10 yrs older in Yallourn North gap narrowing
40 yrs 32nd pct 30 yrs 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 26 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 30 yrs
First Nations in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +2.7 pts higher in Yallourn North gap widening
2.7% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +16.4 pts higher in Yallourn North gap narrowing
16.4% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +5.5 pts higher in Yallourn North gap narrowing
18.8% 60th pct 13.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
21.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%

Age structure

24.1% Young adults (25–44) +42.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
18.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.5 pts 13.3%
16.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
11.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.7 pts 10.0%

Marital status

41.2% Never married +45.1 pts ▸ 86.4%
35.0% Married ◂ +12.3 pts 22.7%
5.5% Separated +17.2 pts ▸ 22.7%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Widowed ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Yallourn North Baw Baw Village

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

  • 85+ in Yallourn North: 0.7% males, 1.0% females; 85+ in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Yallourn North: 0.3% males, 1.0% females; 80–84 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Yallourn North: 1.3% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Yallourn North: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Yallourn North: 3.7% males, 2.7% females; 65–69 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Yallourn North: 4.3% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Yallourn North: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 55–59 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Yallourn North: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Yallourn North: 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Yallourn North: 2.2% males, 2.7% females; 40–44 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Yallourn North: 2.9% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 19.0% females
  • 30–34 in Yallourn North: 3.1% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Baw Baw Village: 23.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Yallourn North: 3.1% males, 4.5% females; 25–29 in Baw Baw Village: 23.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Yallourn North: 3.9% males, 2.8% females; 20–24 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 15–19 in Yallourn North: 2.3% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Yallourn North: 2.2% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Yallourn North: 4.0% males, 2.3% females; 5–9 in Baw Baw Village: 19.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Yallourn North: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 0–4 in Baw Baw Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +36.3 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
7.0% 23rd pct 43.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%

Country of birth

85.7% Australia ◂ +52.4 pts 33.3%
1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

53.9% Australian ◂ +33.9 pts 20.0%
39.0% English ◂ +22.4 pts 16.7%
0.3% Chinese +29.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.6% Scottish ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.3% Irish ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Italian ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Dutch ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.5% Filipino ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +41.5 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
1.8% 17th pct 43.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%
Limited English in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +9.6 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
0.4% 57th pct 10.0% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Language used at home

93.0% English only ◂ +59.6 pts 33.3%
0.0% Mandarin +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 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%

Religion

No religion in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +12.6 pts higher in Yallourn North gap widening
55.9% 90th pct 43.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.8%
  • First area, 2016: 35.1%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%

Religious affiliation

55.9% No religion ◂ +12.6 pts 43.3%
33.9% Christianity ◂ +20.5 pts 13.3%
8.7% Not stated +18.0 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.6% Buddhism +9.4 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.7% Islam ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +53.7 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
32.6% 30th pct 86.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.8%
  • First area, 2016: 38.2%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.4%
Bachelor+ in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +5.6 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap narrowing
8.1% 26th pct 13.6% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Highest year of school

32.6% Year 12 +53.7 pts ▸ 86.4%
23.7% Year 10 ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
20.2% Year 11 ◂ +2.0 pts 18.2%
14.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

53.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.0 pts 19.0%
13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
9.2% Bachelor degree +5.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.8% Engineering & related ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
14.5% Society & culture ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
10.8% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.8% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.0% Health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Education ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +$251 higher in Baw Baw Village gap narrowing
$629 43rd pct $880 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $420
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $629
  • Second area, 2011: $825
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $880
$1,154 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: $719
  • First area, 2016: $1,077
  • First area, 2021: $1,154
$1,601 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: $939
  • First area, 2016: $1,411
  • First area, 2021: $1,601
High earners in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +5.9 pts higher in Yallourn North gap narrowing
5.9% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
9.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%

Personal income distribution

31.3% $650–$1,499 +46.0 pts ▸ 77.3%
46.2% Under $650 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +34.2 pts higher in Yallourn North
34.2% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +12.3 pts higher in Yallourn North
12.3% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +7.0 pts higher in Yallourn North gap steady
7.0% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Mental health ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% Other condition ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Heart disease ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.5% None +10.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
21.8% One condition ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% Two conditions ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.2% Three or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +3.9 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap widening
14.3% 31st pct 18.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.2%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Unpaid carers in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +15.5 pts higher in Yallourn North gap widening
15.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +27.7 pts higher in Yallourn North gap widening
27.7% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +2.8 pts higher in Yallourn North
2.8% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +23.2 pts higher in Yallourn North gap narrowing
23.2% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.3%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family & Households

2.3 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
16.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
32.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.7%
  • First area, 2016: 29.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%

Housing & Dwellings

$220 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $280
  • First area, 2021: $220
$867 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,118
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $867
0.80 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
14.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
39.5% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.5%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.5%
  • First area, 2016: 96.1%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
77.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.1%
  • First area, 2016: 82.5%
  • First area, 2021: 77.4%

Transport & Vehicles

3.2% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
8.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

How people get to work

69.7% Car (driver) ◂ +69.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Walked +45.3 pts ▸ 47.4%
8.4% Worked at home +7.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +17.5 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap narrowing
25.8% 14th pct 43.3% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

8.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Participation in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +15.8 pts higher in Baw Baw Village gap narrowing
56.9% 62nd pct 72.7% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.5%
  • First area, 2016: 55.7%
  • First area, 2021: 56.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.7%
55.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.0%
  • First area, 2016: 57.4%
  • First area, 2021: 55.5%

Industries people work in

4.2% Accommodation & food +48.4 pts ▸ 52.6%
20.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
11.3% Construction ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Retail trade ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Education & training ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Manufacturing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.4% Other services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

6.9% Managers +14.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers +10.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
20.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.6 pts 15.8%
17.2% Community & personal service ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
16.0% Labourers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.6% Professionals ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Sales workers ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +4.1 higher in Yallourn North
5.2 68th pct 1.2 12th pct
Types ≤15 min in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +4.4 more in Yallourn North
5.4 64th pct 1.0 9th pct
15-min city in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +84.7 pts higher in Yallourn North
84.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +91.0 pts higher in Yallourn North
91.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +96.9 pts higher in Yallourn North
96.9% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +84.7 pts higher in Yallourn North
84.7% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +83.8 pts higher in Yallourn North
83.8% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +47.7 more in Baw Baw Village
19.0 51st pct 66.7 94th pct
Intersections/km² in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +27 higher in Yallourn North
44 66th pct 17 25th pct
Mean slope in Yallourn Northin Baw Baw Village +5.8 pts higher in Baw Baw Village
8.4% 86th pct 14.2% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Yallourn North vs Baw Baw Village [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL215095/yallourn-north/vs/UCL222004/baw-baw-village