# Archerton

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Benalla › 3723, VIC

Area: 79 km²

Weekly incomes are far below the national figure in Archerton, a sparsely populated rural area. This tiny community of just 16 people is noticeably older than the typical Australian town. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where the landscape is defined by steep terrain and a lack of local services. Life here is remote, with no schools or shops within walking distance.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is small, with only 16 residents. These people are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 44.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 16 | — |
| Median age | 44 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Children (0–14) 43.8%, Older adults (45–64) 31.3%, Young adults (25–44) 25.0%

**Marital status** — Married 53.8%, Never married 30.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 88%, ahead of New Zealand (25%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 87.5%, New Zealand 25.0%, Italy 25.0%

**Ancestry** — English 50.0%, Italian 31.3%, Australian 25.0%, Irish 25.0%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Italian (25%).

**Language used at home** — English only 93.8%, Italian 25.0%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 56%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 56.3%, Christianity 37.5%, Not stated 18.8%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 61.5%, Year 11 30.8%, Year 10 23.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Graduate diploma / certificate 50.0%, Certificate III / IV 50.0%

**Field of qualification** — Education 50.0%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $383 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,125 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,312 | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 40.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 76.9%, $650–$1,499 53.8%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 112.5%

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 47.4%, Couples without children 42.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, sitting far above the Victorian average at $4,333.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $4,333 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 30.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 30.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**Motor vehicles per home** — 4 or more 30.0%

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 75%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 75.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 100.0%

## Walkability

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. The terrain is much steeper than the Victorian average, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 18.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 187.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 13.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Tatong](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22466/tatong) · [Bridge Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20332/bridge-creek) · [Whitlands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22773/whitlands) · [Tolmie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22526/tolmie) · [Barwite](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20160/barwite) · [Samaria](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22228/samaria) · [Myrrhee](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21860/myrrhee) · [Upper Ryans Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22618/upper-ryans-creek)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20060/archerton