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Murtoa vs Jeparit

Name: Murtoa vs Jeparit — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 68 km apart · Murtoa profile · Jeparit profile

Murtoa Jeparit

Murtoa (L) and Jeparit (L) are two small Victorian towns with distinct profiles. Residents are far older in Jeparit (L), where the typical age is 59 compared to 49 in Murtoa (L). Jeparit (L) also has a much higher unemployment rate of 18.0%, while Murtoa (L) sits at just 1.3%. In terms of housing, Murtoa (L) has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (72.6% versus 60.3%), and it is more common for adults to be working or looking for work there.

Since 2011, many of the gaps between the two towns have narrowed. They share some similarities, such as a nearly identical share of people living alone and the same proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. Both areas also have very few people who speak little or no English. While Murtoa (L) generally has higher typical incomes, both towns sit well below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 16.7 pts higher in Jeparit PT commute: 1.4 pts higher in Murtoa Median age: 10 yrs older in Jeparit De facto: 7.6 pts higher in Jeparit Population: 454 larger in Murtoa

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murtoa in Jeparit +454 larger in Murtoa gap steady

780 48th pct 326 19th pct

Median age in Murtoa in Jeparit +10 yrs older in Jeparit gap narrowing

49 yrs 64th pct 59 yrs 92nd pct

Age structure

28.1% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 34.7%

26.9% Older adults (45–64) +6.5 pts ▸ 33.4%

16.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.0 pts 12.0%

16.3% Young adults (25–44) +0.6 pts ▸ 16.9%

11.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 3.7%

Marital status

47.0% Married ◂ +9.1 pts 38.0%

31.0% Never married ◂ +4.9 pts 26.1%

10.3% Divorced +6.4 pts ▸ 16.7%

7.3% Widowed +3.5 pts ▸ 10.8%

5.8% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 7.0%

Age & sex structure

Murtoa Jeparit

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

87.2% Australia ◂ +7.4 pts 79.8%

1.4% England +5.6 pts ▸ 7.1%

0.4% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.8% India ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.3% English ◂ +5.2 pts 37.1%

40.8% Australian ◂ +2.1 pts 38.7%

10.9% Irish ◂ +3.2 pts 7.7%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 9.8%

10.3% German ◂ +3.5 pts 6.7%

1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% Greek +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

1.2% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.3% English only ◂ +8.0 pts 84.4%

0.0% Greek +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.1% Christianity ◂ +7.4 pts 41.7%

42.9% No religion ◂ +1.8 pts 41.1%

7.3% Not stated +5.3 pts ▸ 12.6%

0.0% Other religions +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Hinduism +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

30.8% Year 12 ◂ +8.2 pts 22.5%

22.4% Year 10 +0.5 pts ▸ 22.9%

17.9% Year 9 or below +5.0 pts ▸ 22.9%

19.9% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 17.3%

Highest qualification level

34.5% Certificate III / IV +2.8 pts ▸ 37.2%

17.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.8 pts 14.6%

14.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.9 pts 11.7%

2.8% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.3% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 17.5%

14.0% Engineering & related +0.6 pts ▸ 14.6%

12.4% Education ◂ +9.5 pts 2.9%

9.0% Society & culture +1.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.4 pts 7.3%

5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +2.7 pts 2.9%

5.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.4 pts 2.2%

5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.7 pts 2.9%

4.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%

0.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murtoa in Jeparit +$164 higher in Murtoa gap narrowing

$592 35th pct $428 10th pct

Household income in Murtoa in Jeparit +$236 higher in Murtoa gap narrowing

$942 17th pct $706 0th pct

Family income in Murtoa in Jeparit +$452 higher in Murtoa gap narrowing

$1,401 35th pct $949 7th pct

Household income distribution

27.4% Under $650 +15.0 pts ▸ 42.4%

29.7% $650–$1,499 +6.7 pts ▸ 36.4%

19.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 15.2%

6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% $4,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

Personal income distribution

49.5% Under $650 +14.6 pts ▸ 64.1%

29.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 17.8%

11.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 2.4%

1.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.8% Arthritis +3.2 pts ▸ 19.0%

12.8% Mental health +5.6 pts ▸ 18.4%

11.0% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 13.8%

12.3% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 10.4%

6.5% Diabetes +3.0 pts ▸ 9.5%

4.7% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

2.9% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 6.7%

4.0% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 6.4%

1.8% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.5% Dementia +1.0 pts ▸ 1.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.9% None ◂ +5.8 pts 45.1%

26.9% One condition ◂ +5.1 pts 21.8%

10.0% Two conditions +1.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

4.6% Three or more +5.5 pts ▸ 10.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Murtoa in Jeparit +0.3 larger in Murtoa gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

32.7% Couples without children +17.1 pts ▸ 49.8%

48.4% Couples with children ◂ +13.7 pts 34.7%

18.5% One-parent families ◂ +3.0 pts 15.5%

0.7% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.0% 2 people +6.7 pts ▸ 41.7%

37.6% 1 person ◂ +0.5 pts 37.1%

10.5% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 9.9%

9.6% 4 people ◂ +1.7 pts 7.9%

4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

1.7% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murtoa in Jeparit +$43 higher in Murtoa gap narrowing

$178 17th pct $135 9th pct

Mortgage in Murtoa in Jeparit +$217 higher in Murtoa gap narrowing

$650 5th pct $433 0th pct

People / bedroom in Murtoa in Jeparit even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.6% Owned outright +10.7 pts ▸ 60.3%

29.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.9 pts 20.5%

19.8% Rented ◂ +6.6 pts 13.2%

1.7% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%

2.6% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%

Types of homes

94.5% Separate house +2.2 pts ▸ 96.7%

1.7% Other dwelling ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.7 pts 48.3%

22.7% 2 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 24.5%

18.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 11.9%

3.5% 1 bedroom +5.8 pts ▸ 9.3%

3.5% 5 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

72.1% Under $200 +47.9 pts ▸ 120.0%

30.9% $200–$349 ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

73.3% Under $1,000 +7.4 pts ▸ 80.6%

17.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

7.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

74.1% Car (driver) ◂ +16.0 pts 58.1%

6.6% Walked +6.2 pts ▸ 12.8%

5.5% Worked at home +1.5 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 pts 3.5%

1.4% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.8% 1 vehicle +2.4 pts ▸ 43.2%

36.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.2 pts 32.2%

14.1% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 14.4%

3.5% No vehicle +4.0 pts ▸ 7.5%

4.7% 4 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 5.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.7% Health care & social assistance +10.6 pts ▸ 30.2%

11.4% Education & training ◂ +3.2 pts 8.1%

10.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.2 pts 10.5%

10.0% Construction ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

5.5% Retail trade +2.6 pts ▸ 8.1%

5.5% Transport & warehousing +1.5 pts ▸ 7.0%

6.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 3.5%

5.5% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 3.5%

5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.0 pts 3.5%

3.1% Professional & technical +1.5 pts ▸ 4.7%

2.4% Other services +2.2 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.8% Community & personal service +5.8 pts ▸ 18.6%

16.2% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 10.5%

16.2% Labourers ◂ +2.3 pts 14.0%

14.1% Managers ◂ +0.2 pts 14.0%

13.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.1 pts 7.0%

12.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 11.6%

10.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.9 pts 8.1%

7.2% Sales workers +0.9 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Murtoa in Jeparit +0.9 higher in Jeparit

7.0 98th pct 7.9 100th pct

Types ≤15 min in Murtoa in Jeparit +0.4 more in Jeparit

7.6 99th pct 8.0 100th pct

15-min city in Murtoa in Jeparit +6.0 pts higher in Jeparit

94.0% 88th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to shops in Murtoa in Jeparit +6.7 pts higher in Jeparit

93.3% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to transit in Murtoa in Jeparit +16.3 pts higher in Jeparit

78.2% 69th pct 94.5% 90th pct

Walk to school in Murtoa in Jeparit +5.2 pts higher in Jeparit

94.8% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to a park in Murtoa in Jeparit +1.5 pts higher in Jeparit

98.5% 76th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Murtoa in Jeparit +7.3 pts higher in Jeparit

92.7% 93rd pct 100.0% 100th pct

Amenities/1k in Murtoa in Jeparit +61.8 more in Jeparit

33.3 76th pct 95.1 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Murtoa in Jeparit +6 higher in Jeparit

61 80th pct 67 84th pct

Mean slope in Murtoa in Jeparit +0.6 pts higher in Jeparit

2.9% 18th pct 3.5% 31st pct

Compare Murtoa with nearby areas

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Compare Jeparit with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murtoa vs Jeparit [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL221051/murtoa/vs/UCL222035/jeparit