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Tallarook vs Waterford Park

Name: Tallarook vs Waterford Park — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Tallarook profile · Waterford Park profile

Tallarook Waterford Park

Waterford Park (L) and Tallarook (L) are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in age and accessibility; the typical resident in Waterford Park (L) is 37, while in Tallarook (L) they are far older at 50. Tallarook (L) is somewhat walkable, with 89.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, whereas Waterford Park (L) is car-dependent and has no homes within that distance. Other gaps are wide: Waterford Park (L) has a far higher share of recent arrivals from overseas (27.3% compared to 0.0%) and more people with no religion (61.8% versus 48.3%).

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in opposite directions across several measures. The gap in typical age has flipped, and Tallarook (L) has seen its lead grow in the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, now 17.2% compared to 7.0% in Waterford Park (L). Despite these shifting trends, they remain similar in some ways, such as having almost identical typical weekly family incomes and nearly the same unemployment rates.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 13 yrs older in Tallarook Unpaid carers: 7.3 pts higher in Tallarook Under 15: 9.5 pts higher in Waterford Park Other language: 4.6 pts higher in Waterford Park Bachelor+: 10.3 pts higher in Tallarook

Demographics & Identity

Population in Tallarook in Waterford Park +10 larger in Waterford Park gap narrowing

207 11th pct 217 11th pct

Median age in Tallarook in Waterford Park +13 yrs older in Tallarook gap widening

50 yrs 68th pct 37 yrs 21st pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.4 pts 30.4%

18.4% Young adults (25–44) +10.7 pts ▸ 29.0%

14.0% Children (0–14) +9.5 pts ▸ 23.5%

18.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.2 pts 9.7%

12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 8.3%

Marital status

45.4% Married ◂ +4.1 pts 41.3%

39.7% Never married +0.5 pts ▸ 40.1%

9.8% Divorced +1.9 pts ▸ 11.6%

1.7% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 4.7%

4.6% Widowed ◂ +0.5 pts 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Tallarook Waterford Park

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +0.3 pts ▸ 82.9%

3.4% England +1.2 pts ▸ 4.6%

2.4% New Zealand ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines 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

46.9% English +5.2 pts ▸ 52.1%

45.9% Australian +3.4 pts ▸ 49.3%

14.0% Irish ◂ +6.2 pts 7.8%

11.6% Scottish ◂ +3.3 pts 8.3%

6.3% German ◂ +4.4 pts 1.8%

1.9% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Dutch +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

96.1% English only ◂ +8.6 pts 87.6%

0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

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% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.3% No religion +13.4 pts ▸ 61.8%

44.4% Christianity ◂ +16.8 pts 27.6%

5.8% Not stated +7.1 pts ▸ 12.9%

0.0% Buddhism +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

46.1% Year 12 ◂ +12.4 pts 33.7%

17.4% Year 10 +8.1 pts ▸ 25.4%

15.0% Year 11 +4.6 pts ▸ 19.5%

16.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.9 pts 11.2%

Highest qualification level

34.7% Certificate III / IV +17.6 pts ▸ 52.2%

20.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.5 pts 13.3%

15.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.2 pts ▸ 20.0%

4.0% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

4.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.8% Society & culture ◂ +7.8 pts 10.0%

15.8% Engineering & related +1.9 pts ▸ 17.8%

8.9% Management & commerce +8.9 pts ▸ 17.8%

15.8% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 6.7%

10.9% Health ◂ +5.3 pts 5.6%

9.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +2.4 pts 5.6%

3.0% Agriculture & environment +3.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

0.0% Information technology +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% Creative arts +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Tallarook in Waterford Park +$105 higher in Waterford Park gap widening

$661 49th pct $766 71st pct

Household income in Tallarook in Waterford Park +$155 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$1,416 61st pct $1,571 70th pct

Family income in Tallarook in Waterford Park +$117 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$1,611 52nd pct $1,728 60th pct

Household income distribution

42.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.8 pts 36.3%

37.5% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 41.3%

11.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 8.8%

8.0% Under $650 ◂ +3.0 pts 5.0%

0.0% $4,000 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Personal income distribution

49.4% Under $650 ◂ +14.0 pts 35.5%

31.0% $650–$1,499 +2.7 pts ▸ 33.7%

14.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 12.2%

0.0% $3,000 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Mental health ◂ +0.7 pts 14.7%

14.0% Arthritis +1.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

14.0% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 13.4%

8.2% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 3.7%

8.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 2.3%

8.2% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 7.4%

6.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.1 pts 3.2%

1.4% Lung condition +3.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.1% None +0.3 pts ▸ 54.4%

23.7% One condition ◂ +1.6 pts 22.1%

9.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 7.8%

7.2% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 5.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Tallarook in Waterford Park +0.3 larger in Waterford Park gap steady

2.3 43rd pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

37.0% Couples with children +17.2 pts ▸ 54.2%

38.2% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 24.3%

23.1% One-parent families ◂ +4.5 pts 18.6%

1.7% Other families even 1.7%

Household size

45.5% 2 people ◂ +8.0 pts 37.5%

27.3% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%

19.3% 3 people +0.7 pts ▸ 20.0%

5.7% 4 people +5.6 pts ▸ 11.3%

3.4% 6 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 10.0%

5.7% 5 people ◂ +1.9 pts 3.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Tallarook in Waterford Park +$35 higher in Waterford Park gap narrowing

$250 43rd pct $285 54th pct

Mortgage in Tallarook in Waterford Park +$103 higher in Tallarook gap narrowing

$1,376 50th pct $1,273 41st pct

People / bedroom in Tallarook in Waterford Park +0.10 higher in Waterford Park gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.5% Owned with a mortgage +25.5 pts ▸ 55.0%

44.3% Owned outright ◂ +11.8 pts 32.5%

20.5% Rented ◂ +13.0 pts 7.5%

0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.7% Separate house +2.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

5.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

59.1% 3 bedrooms +17.2 pts ▸ 76.3%

23.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 15.0%

12.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 6.3%

10.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% 5 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

66.7% $200–$349 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Under $200 even 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

53.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.9 pts 40.9%

0.0% Under $1,000 +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%

15.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.4% Car (driver) +5.5 pts ▸ 69.0%

20.4% Worked at home ◂ +12.4 pts 8.0%

4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.3% 2 vehicles +6.2 pts ▸ 42.5%

19.8% 1 vehicle +6.5 pts ▸ 26.3%

20.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 15.0%

13.2% 4 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 16.3%

3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.3% Construction ◂ +9.1 pts 9.2%

18.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.6 pts 12.6%

12.9% Health care & social assistance +4.3 pts ▸ 17.2%

7.5% Public administration & safety +6.3 pts ▸ 13.8%

11.8% Education & training ◂ +8.4 pts 3.4%

0.0% Manufacturing +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

0.0% Retail trade +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

6.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

6.5% Professional & technical ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

6.5% Administrative & support ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.9 pts 3.4%

3.2% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

14.0% Technicians & trades +5.6 pts ▸ 19.5%

19.4% Professionals ◂ +10.2 pts 9.2%

14.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.3 pts ▸ 17.2%

17.2% Community & personal service ◂ +8.0 pts 9.2%

9.7% Clerical & administrative +3.0 pts ▸ 12.6%

3.2% Sales workers +8.3 pts ▸ 11.5%

6.5% Labourers +5.0 pts ▸ 11.5%

6.5% Managers ◂ +3.0 pts 3.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Tallarook in Waterford Park +5.0 higher in Tallarook

5.9 82nd pct 0.8 8th pct

Types ≤15 min in Tallarook in Waterford Park +5.3 more in Tallarook

6.3 80th pct 1.0 9th pct

15-min city in Tallarook in Waterford Park +89.7 pts higher in Tallarook

89.7% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Tallarook in Waterford Park +89.7 pts higher in Tallarook

89.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Tallarook in Waterford Park +84.8 pts higher in Tallarook

84.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Tallarook in Waterford Park +82.8 pts higher in Tallarook

82.8% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Tallarook in Waterford Park +6.2 pts higher in Waterford Park

93.8% 54th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Tallarook in Waterford Park even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Tallarook in Waterford Park +63.0 more in Tallarook

67.6 94th pct 4.6 10th pct

Intersections/km² in Tallarook in Waterford Park +22 higher in Waterford Park

20 30th pct 42 64th pct

Mean slope in Tallarook in Waterford Park +3.1 pts higher in Waterford Park

6.2% 69th pct 9.2% 88th pct

Compare Tallarook with nearby areas

Seymour Broadford Waterford Park Avenel Pyalong Kilmore Wandong - Heathcote Junction Nagambie

Compare Waterford Park with nearby areas

Wandong - Heathcote Junction Broadford Kilmore Wallan Beveridge Tallarook Whittlesea Hazeldene

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tallarook vs Waterford Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL222089/tallarook/vs/UCL222099/waterford-park