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Werribee South vs Little River

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Werribee South profile · Little River profile

Werribee South Little River

Werribee South (L) and Little River (L) are two nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Werribee South (L) is far older, with a typical resident aged 54 and 28.9% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a more diverse population, with 22.1% born overseas and 8.6% using another language at home. In contrast, Little River (L) is more focused on families, with 20.9% of people under 15 and a much higher share of large homes, where 97.9% have three or more bedrooms.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the number of people in a de facto relationship. While they share this similarity, other gaps are widening; the difference in typical household income has grown, with Little River (L) now well higher at $2,062 a week compared to $1,309 in Werribee South (L). Life also differs in terms of local access, as Werribee South (L) is far higher for those within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Little River (L) is far higher for those near a school.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 25.4 pts higher in Werribee South 3+ bedrooms: 24.8 pts higher in Little River Separate houses: 22.8 pts higher in Little River Limited English: 1.1 pts higher in Werribee South No car: 6.6 pts higher in Werribee South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Werribee Southin Little River +278 larger in Werribee South gap narrowing
570 38th pct 292 16th pct
Median age in Werribee Southin Little River +10 yrs older in Werribee South gap widening
54 yrs 80th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Werribee Southin Little River +2.7 pts higher in Little River gap steady
0.7% 7th pct 3.4% 40th pct
Aged 65+ in Werribee Southin Little River +12.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
28.9% 72nd pct 16.4% 29th pct
Under 15 in Werribee Southin Little River +8.8 pts higher in Little River gap widening
12.1% 14th pct 20.9% 74th pct
De facto in Werribee Southin Little River +0.4 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
16.6% 79th pct 16.2% 77th pct

Age structure

32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.1 pts 32.2%
28.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.5 pts 16.4%
12.1% Children (0–14) +8.8 pts ▸ 20.9%
18.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.5 pts 17.1%
6.5% Youth (15–24) +6.5 pts ▸ 13.0%

Marital status

42.5% Married +5.2 pts ▸ 47.6%
31.0% Never married +1.7 pts ▸ 32.6%
12.9% Divorced ◂ +3.0 pts 9.9%
6.3% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 3.4%
5.4% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Werribee South Little River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Werribee Southin Little River +14.2 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
22.1% 93rd pct 7.9% 29th pct

Country of birth

73.5% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 78.8%
5.4% England ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 1.7%
1.9% Italy ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% India ◂ +0.5 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%

Ancestry

32.5% Australian +9.0 pts ▸ 41.4%
36.3% English +2.0 pts ▸ 38.4%
12.3% Irish +4.2 pts ▸ 16.4%
10.7% Scottish +2.3 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.9% Italian ◂ +5.2 pts 2.7%
5.1% German ◂ +1.0 pts 4.1%
2.8% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Werribee Southin Little River +7.2 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
8.6% 83rd pct 1.4% 12th pct
Limited English in Werribee Southin Little River +1.1 pts higher in Werribee South gap steady
1.1% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.4% English only ◂ +1.4 pts 87.0%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 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

No religion in Werribee Southin Little River +10.1 pts higher in Little River gap steady
35.1% 25th pct 45.2% 60th pct

Religious affiliation

57.0% Christianity ◂ +12.8 pts 44.2%
35.1% No religion +10.1 pts ▸ 45.2%
7.5% Not stated +1.7 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Buddhism +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Werribee Southin Little River +2.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
44.4% 67th pct 41.9% 60th pct
Bachelor+ in Werribee Southin Little River +2.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
13.7% 62nd pct 11.2% 48th pct

Highest year of school

44.4% Year 12 ◂ +2.5 pts 41.9%
21.2% Year 10 +3.7 pts ▸ 24.9%
15.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.4 pts 8.3%
14.0% Year 11 +0.8 pts ▸ 14.8%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Certificate III / IV +3.7 pts ▸ 36.6%
22.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.7 pts 15.7%
16.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.2 pts 14.4%
5.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 2.6%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.6% Engineering & related +1.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
13.7% Management & commerce ◂ +2.6 pts 11.1%
12.6% Health ◂ +4.1 pts 8.5%
11.9% Society & culture ◂ +0.8 pts 11.1%
8.3% Architecture & building ◂ +2.4 pts 5.9%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +3.4 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.7% Education ◂ +2.1 pts 2.6%
4.0% Creative arts ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.2% Information technology ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 2.6%

Income

Personal income in Werribee Southin Little River +$114 higher in Little River gap widening
$661 49th pct $775 72nd pct
Household income in Werribee Southin Little River +$753 higher in Little River gap widening
$1,309 54th pct $2,062 88th pct
Family income in Werribee Southin Little River +$524 higher in Little River gap widening
$1,642 54th pct $2,166 83rd pct
High earners in Werribee Southin Little River +0.6 pts higher in Little River gap steady
9.7% 74th pct 10.3% 77th pct
High-income homes in Werribee Southin Little River +0.9 pts higher in Little River gap steady
16.2% 71st pct 17.0% 74th pct

Household income distribution

26.5% $1,500–$2,999 +12.8 pts ▸ 39.4%
28.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.6 pts 20.2%
22.3% Under $650 ◂ +11.7 pts 10.6%
6.9% $4,000 or more +6.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 3.2%

Personal income distribution

47.2% Under $650 ◂ +9.9 pts 37.3%
26.8% $650–$1,499 +6.7 pts ▸ 33.5%
17.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 16.7%
2.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Werribee Southin Little River +5.1 pts higher in Werribee South
39.6% 82nd pct 34.6% 59th pct
Mental health in Werribee Southin Little River +0.4 pts higher in Little River
10.5% 59th pct 11.0% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Werribee Southin Little River +3.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
9.3% 81st pct 5.8% 44th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.7% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 12.0%
12.3% Asthma ◂ +2.7 pts 9.6%
10.7% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.5% Mental health +0.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 6.5%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 3.8%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 2.1%
0.5% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None ◂ +2.2 pts 52.1%
23.7% One condition ◂ +1.4 pts 22.3%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 6.8%
6.3% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 4.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Werribee Southin Little River +2.0 pts higher in Little River gap narrowing
13.9% 29th pct 15.9% 42nd pct
Unpaid carers in Werribee Southin Little River +4.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
16.5% 88th pct 12.0% 33rd pct
Unpaid child care in Werribee Southin Little River +1.0 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
22.0% 37th pct 21.0% 32nd pct
Defence service in Werribee Southin Little River +0.6 pts higher in Werribee South
2.8% 30th pct 2.2% 16th pct
Housework 15h+ in Werribee Southin Little River +7.3 pts higher in Little River gap widening
23.2% 42nd pct 30.5% 91st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Werribee Southin Little River +0.8 larger in Little River gap widening
2.1 29th pct 2.9 86th pct
One-parent in Werribee Southin Little River +3.8 pts higher in Little River gap narrowing
12.3% 33rd pct 16.0% 56th pct
Living alone in Werribee Southin Little River +25.4 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
35.0% 72nd pct 9.6% 2nd pct

Family composition

45.7% Couples with children +12.3 pts ▸ 58.0%
41.5% Couples without children ◂ +17.7 pts 23.9%
12.3% One-parent families +3.8 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

42.3% 2 people ◂ +6.1 pts 36.2%
35.0% 1 person ◂ +25.4 pts 9.6%
8.5% 3 people +10.7 pts ▸ 19.1%
6.2% 4 people +13.0 pts ▸ 19.1%
5.8% 5 people +2.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
1.9% 6 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 6.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Werribee Southin Little River +$60 higher in Little River gap narrowing
$360 78th pct $420 89th pct
Mortgage in Werribee Southin Little River +$50 higher in Little River gap narrowing
$1,850 83rd pct $1,900 86th pct
People / bedroom in Werribee Southin Little River even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Werribee Southin Little River +4.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
17.3% 36th pct 12.8% 22nd pct
Owned outright in Werribee Southin Little River +12.8 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
50.0% 82nd pct 37.2% 43rd pct
Separate houses in Werribee Southin Little River +22.8 pts higher in Little River gap widening
76.2% 10th pct 98.9% 81st pct
3+ bedrooms in Werribee Southin Little River +24.8 pts higher in Little River gap narrowing
73.1% 34th pct 97.9% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +12.8 pts 37.2%
30.4% Owned with a mortgage +11.1 pts ▸ 41.5%
17.3% Rented ◂ +4.5 pts 12.8%
1.9% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Other tenure ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

76.2% Separate house +22.8 pts ▸ 98.9%
14.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
10.4% Other dwelling ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 40.4%
24.2% 4 bedrooms +18.3 pts ▸ 42.6%
1.2% 5 or more +13.7 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.8 pts 5.3%
3.5% Studio / none ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.4% $350–$549 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
26.7% $200–$349 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Under $200 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 33.3%
30.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.3 pts 23.1%
17.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 12.8%
11.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.1 pts 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Werribee Southin Little River +6.6 pts higher in Werribee South gap steady
6.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Werribee Southin Little River +1.3 pts higher in Little River gap steady
17.4% 86th pct 18.7% 88th pct
PT commute in Werribee Southin Little River +2.1 pts higher in Little River gap widening
1.2% 79th pct 3.3% 90th pct

How people get to work

54.5% Car (driver) +4.8 pts ▸ 59.3%
17.4% Worked at home +1.3 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Train +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Walked ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Bus ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.7% 2 vehicles +6.9 pts ▸ 45.6%
36.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.3 pts 14.4%
12.1% 3 vehicles +7.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.5% 4 or more +13.4 pts ▸ 18.9%
6.6% No vehicle ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Werribee Southin Little River +4.5 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
30.0% 27th pct 25.5% 13th pct
Recent arrivals in Werribee Southin Little River +4.0 pts higher in Werribee South gap narrowing
4.0% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Werribee Southin Little River +3.3 pts higher in Werribee South gap widening
5.6% 62nd pct 2.3% 13th pct
Participation in Werribee Southin Little River +2.7 pts higher in Little River gap narrowing
53.6% 51st pct 56.2% 60th pct
Full-time in Werribee Southin Little River +2.8 pts higher in Little River gap steady
56.5% 52nd pct 59.3% 67th pct

Industries people work in

19.0% Construction ◂ +1.9 pts 17.1%
11.1% Health care & social assistance +1.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
9.1% Retail trade +3.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.7% Manufacturing +5.0 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.3% Public administration & safety +2.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.2 pts 7.3%
7.5% Education & training ◂ +2.6 pts 4.9%
6.7% Accommodation & food +0.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.3% Professional & technical ◂ +1.4 pts 4.9%
3.2% Administrative & support +1.7 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.3 pts 2.4%
2.0% Rental & real estate +1.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

18.2% Professionals ◂ +4.4 pts 13.8%
18.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 17.1%
17.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.0 pts 13.0%
12.6% Managers ◂ +0.5 pts 12.2%
7.9% Community & personal service +4.3 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.8 pts 5.7%
7.9% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.3% Sales workers +3.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Werribee Southin Little River +0.1 higher in Little River
4.0 46th pct 4.2 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Werribee Southin Little River +1.0 more in Little River
3.0 28th pct 4.0 40th pct
15-min city in Werribee Southin Little River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Werribee Southin Little River +97.8 pts higher in Werribee South
97.8% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Werribee Southin Little River +7.8 pts higher in Werribee South
98.7% 98th pct 90.8% 84th pct
Walk to school in Werribee Southin Little River +100.0 pts higher in Little River
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Werribee Southin Little River +0.8 pts higher in Werribee South
100.0% 100th pct 99.2% 82nd pct
Walk to health in Werribee Southin Little River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Werribee Southin Little River +6.3 more in Little River
21.1 57th pct 27.4 70th pct
Intersections/km² in Werribee Southin Little River +53 higher in Werribee South
143 98th pct 90 89th pct
Mean slope in Werribee Southin Little River +0.3 pts higher in Little River
2.0% 0th pct 2.3% 6th pct

Compare Werribee South with nearby areas

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Compare Little River with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Werribee South vs Little River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL221080/werribee-south/vs/UCL222045/little-river