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Venus Bay vs Sandy Point

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 34 km apart · Venus Bay profile · Sandy Point profile

Venus Bay Sandy Point

Venus Bay (L) and Sandy Point (L) are nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Sandy Point (L) has a wealthier population, with a typical household income of $1,336 per week compared to $922 in Venus Bay (L). It also has a higher share of homes owned outright (64.3% versus 53.2%) and more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (27.2% versus 24.0%). Venus Bay (L) is more diverse, with a higher share of people born overseas (18.0%) and those using another language at home (7.0%).

Both areas are mostly car-dependent and have almost no access to schools or health services within a 15-minute walk. In both places, the share of children under 15 is very similar, sitting just below the national figure at around 9%. While they share these traits, other gaps are shifting; the typical income in Sandy Point (L) has risen faster than in Venus Bay (L) since 2011, and the proportion of people working from home is now well higher in Venus Bay (L).

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 0.7 pts higher in Venus Bay Population: 650 larger in Venus Bay Unemployment: 5.1 pts higher in Venus Bay Other language: 4.6 pts higher in Venus Bay Mortgage: $499 higher in Sandy Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +650 larger in Venus Bay gap widening
904 53rd pct 254 13th pct
Median age in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1 yrs older in Sandy Point gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 59 yrs 92nd pct
First Nations in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1.1 pts higher in Venus Bay gap steady
1.1% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.4 pts higher in Sandy Point gap narrowing
34.2% 86th pct 36.6% 89th pct
Under 15 in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.6 pts higher in Sandy Point gap steady
9.3% 7th pct 9.8% 9th pct
De facto in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +3.4 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
16.1% 76th pct 12.6% 45th pct

Age structure

34.2% Seniors (65+) +2.4 pts ▸ 36.6%
35.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.5 pts 32.7%
15.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.5 pts 14.2%
9.3% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 9.8%
4.1% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

43.7% Married +8.5 pts ▸ 52.2%
28.8% Never married ◂ +2.4 pts 26.3%
16.3% Divorced ◂ +2.7 pts 13.6%
7.0% Separated ◂ +5.3 pts 1.8%
4.3% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Venus Bay Sandy Point

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +3.9 pts higher in Venus Bay gap steady
18.0% 87th pct 14.2% 71st pct

Country of birth

73.5% Australia +3.7 pts ▸ 77.2%
5.3% England +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
1.3% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.4% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 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%

Ancestry

42.1% English ◂ +1.2 pts 40.9%
31.7% Australian +1.7 pts ▸ 33.5%
15.9% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 16.5%
15.3% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 13.0%
5.2% German ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%
3.2% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%
2.8% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%
1.3% Greek ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Indian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +4.6 pts higher in Venus Bay gap widening
7.0% 77th pct 2.4% 27th pct
Limited English in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.7 pts higher in Venus Bay gap steady
0.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.4% English only +4.9 pts ▸ 91.3%
1.3% Greek ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +3.2 pts higher in Sandy Point gap narrowing
57.1% 92nd pct 60.2% 97th pct

Religious affiliation

57.1% No religion +3.2 pts ▸ 60.2%
30.3% Christianity ◂ +3.9 pts 26.4%
10.0% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
1.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +8.9 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
47.9% 75th pct 56.8% 90th pct
Bachelor+ in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +3.2 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
24.0% 88th pct 27.2% 92nd pct

Highest year of school

47.9% Year 12 +8.9 pts ▸ 56.8%
16.6% Year 10 ◂ +5.8 pts 10.8%
14.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 14.4%
10.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.3 pts 8.6%

Highest qualification level

29.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.8 pts 22.8%
23.4% Bachelor degree +2.8 pts ▸ 26.2%
13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.7 pts 12.8%
7.2% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 10.1%
5.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.2 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.2% Health +7.6 pts ▸ 16.8%
10.5% Education +5.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
12.5% Engineering & related ◂ +5.8 pts 6.7%
12.0% Management & commerce +0.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.2% Society & culture +0.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +0.7 pts 6.7%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences +4.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 4.0%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Information technology ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

Income

Personal income in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +$208 higher in Sandy Point gap widening
$530 22nd pct $738 65th pct
Household income in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +$414 higher in Sandy Point gap widening
$922 15th pct $1,336 56th pct
Family income in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +$320 higher in Sandy Point gap widening
$1,168 15th pct $1,488 43rd pct
High earners in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +3.0 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
7.5% 60th pct 10.5% 78th pct
High-income homes in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +5.9 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
10.2% 47th pct 16.1% 71st pct

Household income distribution

37.6% $650–$1,499 +4.4 pts ▸ 42.0%
29.3% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 17.9%
15.8% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 23.2%
6.1% $4,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Personal income distribution

54.0% Under $650 ◂ +10.5 pts 43.4%
23.8% $650–$1,499 +2.5 pts ▸ 26.3%
10.9% $1,500–$2,999 +5.4 pts ▸ 16.2%
2.7% $3,000 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 5.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +8.2 pts higher in Venus Bay
38.2% 76th pct 29.9% 34th pct
Mental health in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +5.0 pts higher in Venus Bay
12.5% 82nd pct 7.5% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.8 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
6.3% 50th pct 3.5% 15th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.3 pts 10.2%
12.5% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 7.5%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 8.3%
9.5% Asthma ◂ +2.4 pts 7.1%
7.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.5 pts 5.9%
6.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 2.4%
4.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.4 pts 2.4%
4.0% Cancer +0.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Dementia +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.5% None +7.9 pts ▸ 59.4%
21.9% One condition ◂ +2.6 pts 19.3%
10.7% Two conditions ◂ +2.5 pts 8.3%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +9.7 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
20.1% 70th pct 29.8% 95th pct
Unpaid carers in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.5 pts higher in Venus Bay gap widening
15.7% 84th pct 13.2% 50th pct
Unpaid child care in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.1 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
16.8% 14th pct 18.9% 22nd pct
Defence service in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.9 pts higher in Venus Bay
3.1% 37th pct 2.2% 16th pct
Housework 15h+ in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1.7 pts higher in Sandy Point gap steady
29.0% 87th pct 30.7% 92nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.2 larger in Sandy Point gap steady
1.8 0th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +4.4 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
12.3% 33rd pct 8.0% 11th pct
Living alone in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +4.1 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
41.6% 90th pct 37.5% 81st pct

Family composition

52.4% Couples without children ◂ +5.8 pts 46.6%
34.7% Couples with children +5.7 pts ▸ 40.5%
12.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.4 pts 8.0%
0.7% Other families +1.7 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

42.1% 2 people +2.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
41.6% 1 person ◂ +4.1 pts 37.5%
7.8% 3 people ◂ +1.6 pts 6.3%
7.1% 4 people ◂ +0.8 pts 6.3%
0.0% 5 people +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.2% 6 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +$5 higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
$280 52nd pct $275 51st pct
Mortgage in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +$499 higher in Sandy Point gap widening
$1,083 29th pct $1,582 68th pct
People / bedroom in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.10 higher in Sandy Point gap steady
0.60 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +6.0 pts higher in Venus Bay gap widening
14.9% 28th pct 8.9% 11th pct
Owned outright in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +11.1 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
53.2% 88th pct 64.3% 100th pct
Separate houses in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.9 pts higher in Sandy Point gap narrowing
99.1% 82nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +6.9 pts higher in Sandy Point gap narrowing
71.6% 29th pct 78.6% 55th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.2% Owned outright +11.1 pts ▸ 64.3%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage +0.6 pts ▸ 29.5%
14.9% Rented ◂ +6.0 pts 8.9%
2.6% Other tenure ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

99.1% Separate house +0.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

58.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.3 pts 53.6%
23.4% 2 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 24.1%
11.6% 4 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 20.5%
1.2% 5 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

79.4% $200–$349 ◂ +29.4 pts 50.0%
9.5% Under $200 ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% $350–$549 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +28.8 pts 21.2%
39.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +9.0 pts 30.3%
13.1% $1,800–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 15.2%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.7 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
2.7% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +6.5 pts higher in Venus Bay gap widening
30.3% 98th pct 23.8% 92nd pct
PT commute in Venus Bayin Sandy Point even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

49.5% Car (driver) +9.9 pts ▸ 59.4%
30.3% Worked at home ◂ +6.5 pts 23.8%
0.0% Bicycle +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.2% Car (passenger) +0.8 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.6% Walked ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

49.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 40.2%
39.6% 2 vehicles +3.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
7.5% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 11.6%
2.2% 4 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.7% No vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1.6 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
46.1% 89th pct 44.6% 87th pct
Recent arrivals in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1.8 pts higher in Venus Bay gap narrowing
1.8% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +5.1 pts higher in Venus Bay gap widening
5.1% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +4.7 pts higher in Sandy Point gap narrowing
41.4% 19th pct 46.1% 30th pct
Full-time in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +5.7 pts higher in Sandy Point gap widening
44.8% 8th pct 50.5% 22nd pct

Industries people work in

16.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 15.8%
10.7% Construction +4.1 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.8% Education & training +3.1 pts ▸ 12.9%
1.6% Arts & recreation +8.3 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.2 pts 6.9%
7.9% Retail trade ◂ +4.9 pts 3.0%
7.6% Administrative & support ◂ +3.6 pts 4.0%
4.4% Finance & insurance +2.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.0% Professional & technical ◂ +2.0 pts 4.0%
4.7% Public administration & safety +1.2 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.2% Transport & warehousing +1.8 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.9% Media & telecommunications +2.1 pts ▸ 4.0%

Occupations people work in

26.8% Professionals ◂ +6.0 pts 20.8%
19.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.4 pts 18.8%
14.5% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.5% Managers ◂ +0.6 pts 13.9%
8.8% Clerical & administrative +0.1 pts ▸ 8.9%
8.2% Sales workers ◂ +3.3 pts 5.0%
6.6% Labourers +1.3 pts ▸ 7.9%
2.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.3 higher in Venus Bay
2.5 25th pct 2.2 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +1.1 more in Venus Bay
3.1 30th pct 2.0 18th pct
15-min city in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +50.3 pts higher in Venus Bay
50.3% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +44.6 pts higher in Sandy Point
54.4% 46th pct 99.0% 98th pct
Walk to transit in Venus Bayin Sandy Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Venus Bayin Sandy Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +4.5 pts higher in Sandy Point
95.5% 60th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Venus Bayin Sandy Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +2.6 more in Venus Bay
14.4 38th pct 11.8 29th pct
Intersections/km² in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +60 higher in Sandy Point
13 20th pct 73 86th pct
Mean slope in Venus Bayin Sandy Point +0.2 pts higher in Venus Bay
3.8% 37th pct 3.7% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Venus Bay vs Sandy Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL221076/venus-bay/vs/UCL222081/sandy-point