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7179, TAS vs 7185, TAS

Postcode comparison ≈ 16 km apart · 7179, TAS profile · 7185, TAS profile

7179, TAS 7185, TAS

Postcode 7179 and postcode 7185 are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Postcode 7179 has better access to infrastructure, with far more public transport stops and a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. In contrast, postcode 7185 is more isolated and has a workforce that works from home far more often, at 30.9% compared to 16.0% in postcode 7179. Residents in postcode 7185 also tend to have higher qualifications, with 32.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted apart in several key ways. The gap in typical weekly household income has widened, with postcode 7185 now well higher at $1,274 compared to $919 in postcode 7179. Both areas are very similar in other respects, such as having almost no one who speaks little or no English and similar rates of unemployment. They also share a high proportion of outright home ownership, which in both places is far above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 283 larger in 7179, TAS Work from home: 14.9 pts higher in 7185, TAS Needs assistance: 6.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS Family income: $462 higher in 7185, TAS Household income: $355 higher in 7185, TAS

Demographics & Identity

Population in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +283 larger in 7179, TAS gap steady
422 16th pct 139 6th pct
Median age in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2 yrs older in 7185, TAS gap widening
58 yrs 98th pct 60 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2.8 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
5.7% 79th pct 2.9% 59th pct
Aged 65+ in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.3 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
32.5% 92nd pct 33.8% 94th pct
Under 15 in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.9 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
8.1% 4th pct 7.2% 3rd pct
De facto in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.7 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap widening
18.3% 89th pct 14.6% 73rd pct

Age structure

36.0% Older adults (45–64) +5.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
32.5% Seniors (65+) +1.3 pts ▸ 33.8%
16.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.4 pts ▸ 17.3%
8.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 7.2%
5.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.6 pts 2.9%

Marital status

43.7% Married +2.7 pts ▸ 46.4%
30.1% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 28.0%
16.2% Divorced +0.6 pts ▸ 16.8%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +0.3 pts 6.4%
3.6% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 6.4%

Age & sex structure

7179, TAS 7185, TAS

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2.5 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap steady
14.7% 52nd pct 12.2% 43rd pct

Country of birth

80.6% Australia ◂ +8.6 pts 71.9%
5.9% England ◂ +2.3 pts 3.6%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%
1.4% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%
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%

Ancestry

46.4% English ◂ +10.5 pts 36.0%
37.7% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 29.5%
10.4% Irish +6.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.4% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 10.1%
5.9% German ◂ +3.0 pts 2.9%
0.0% Greek +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.6% Chinese ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 2.2%
1.2% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.4% Indian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2.4 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
1.2% 10th pct 3.6% 37th pct
Limited English in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.1% English only ◂ +12.6 pts 80.6%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Cantonese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.5 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
52.6% 86th pct 51.1% 83rd pct

Religious affiliation

52.6% No religion ◂ +1.5 pts 51.1%
37.0% Christianity ◂ +7.5 pts 29.5%
9.7% Not stated +9.0 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +4.2 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap widening
49.7% 58th pct 45.5% 48th pct
Bachelor+ in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +8.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
23.9% 72nd pct 32.0% 81st pct
Schools ≤3 km in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

49.7% Year 12 ◂ +4.2 pts 45.5%
31.0% Year 10 ◂ +8.2 pts 22.8%
8.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.7 pts 6.5%
5.0% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 3.3%

Highest qualification level

29.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.8 pts 24.4%
21.1% Bachelor degree +7.8 pts ▸ 28.9%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.9 pts 11.1%
11.8% Postgraduate degree +0.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.5% Engineering & related ◂ +14.9 pts 6.7%
8.9% Society & culture +3.3 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.4% Education ◂ +2.5 pts 8.9%
8.9% Management & commerce ◂ +1.2 pts 7.8%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +4.8 pts 3.3%
7.7% Health ◂ +2.2 pts 5.6%
6.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.3 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%
4.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%
0.0% Information technology +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Income

Personal income in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +$87 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$554 12th pct $641 26th pct
Household income in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +$355 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$919 5th pct $1,274 30th pct
Family income in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +$462 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$1,100 3rd pct $1,562 27th pct
High earners in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.4 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap steady
6.2% 30th pct 4.8% 17th pct
High-income homes in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +7.7 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap widening
7.7% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.4 pts 32.1%
22.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 32.1%
22.1% Under $650 ◂ +16.4 pts 5.7%
4.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.7% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 46.4%
26.0% $650–$1,499 +0.4 pts ▸ 26.4%
11.1% $1,500–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 2.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +9.3 pts higher in 7179, TAS
43.8% 100th pct 34.5% 79th pct
Mental health in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.5 pts higher in 7185, TAS
12.3% 89th pct 15.8% 100th pct
Needs assistance in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +6.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
4.7% 39th pct 10.8% 98th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.4 pts 18.0%
12.3% Mental health +3.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.9% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 7.9%
10.9% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 10.1%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +2.3 pts 4.3%
5.5% Diabetes +1.0 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.0% Heart disease +1.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.7% Lung condition ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Stroke ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.1% None ◂ +4.9 pts 43.2%
28.2% One condition ◂ +4.5 pts 23.7%
11.4% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 7.2%
5.7% Three or more +0.8 pts ▸ 6.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +9.6 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap steady
22.4% 73rd pct 32.0% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.8 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
15.4% 87th pct 19.2% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.1 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
18.3% 13th pct 15.2% 8th pct
Defence service in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.4 pts higher in 7185, TAS
6.8% 97th pct 7.3% 99th pct
Housework 15h+ in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.6 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
30.6% 95th pct 31.2% 97th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.1 larger in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
2.0 10th pct 1.9 5th pct
One-parent in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.9 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
10.7% 36th pct 11.6% 44th pct
Living alone in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.6 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
33.3% 79th pct 34.0% 82nd pct

Family composition

49.3% Couples without children +13.5 pts ▸ 62.8%
37.2% Couples with children ◂ +12.8 pts 24.4%
10.7% One-parent families +0.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.0% Other families ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.1% 2 people +8.7 pts ▸ 52.8%
33.3% 1 person +0.6 pts ▸ 34.0%
12.3% 3 people +0.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
8.7% 4 people +2.6 pts ▸ 11.3%
1.5% 5 people ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +$20 higher in 7179, TAS gap steady
$270 43rd pct $250 37th pct
Mortgage in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +$83 higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
$1,417 41st pct $1,500 46th pct
People / bedroom in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.10 higher in 7179, TAS gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +6.6 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
12.3% 19th pct 18.9% 42nd pct
Owned outright in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +4.3 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
57.9% 94th pct 62.3% 100th pct
Separate houses in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
96.9% 74th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +7.2 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
56.9% 11th pct 64.2% 15th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.9% Owned outright +4.3 pts ▸ 62.3%
25.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.8 pts 18.9%
12.3% Rented +6.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
3.6% Other tenure ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.9% Separate house +6.9 pts ▸ 103.8%
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

46.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 45.3%
28.2% 2 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 32.1%
8.7% 4 bedrooms +10.1 pts ▸ 18.9%
8.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

25.0% $200–$349 +55.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
33.3% $350–$549 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
20.8% Under $200 ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
26.0% $1,000–$1,799 +4.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
26.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +14.9 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap steady
16.0% 50th pct 30.9% 84th pct
PT commute in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +9 more in 7179, TAS
9 47th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +21.33 more in 7179, TAS
21.33 99th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +149.3 more in 7179, TAS
149.3 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1 more in 7179, TAS
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +38 longer in 7185, TAS
16 59th pct 54 84th pct
Drive to city in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +14 longer in 7185, TAS
51 58th pct 65 65th pct

How people get to work

50.9% Car (driver) +5.5 pts ▸ 56.4%
16.0% Worked at home +14.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
3.0% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.3% Walked ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.8% 2 vehicles +26.5 pts ▸ 62.3%
32.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.2 pts 18.9%
21.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.3 pts 20.8%
10.0% 4 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +7.5 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
35.0% 56th pct 42.4% 80th pct
Recent arrivals in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +0.7 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
5.9% 79th pct 5.3% 72nd pct
Participation in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2.2 pts higher in 7179, TAS gap narrowing
47.8% 13th pct 45.6% 11th pct
Full-time in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.6 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
42.0% 0th pct 43.6% 0th pct

Industries people work in

9.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.0 pts ▸ 25.5%
13.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.7 pts 7.3%
2.4% Public administration & safety +10.4 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.2% Construction ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Transport & warehousing +8.0 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.5% Education & training ◂ +2.2 pts 7.3%
9.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.0 pts 5.5%
8.3% Professional & technical ◂ +1.0 pts 7.3%
7.1% Administrative & support ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.6 pts 5.5%
3.6% Manufacturing +1.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.6% Retail trade ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.6% Managers +20.9 pts ▸ 34.5%
28.4% Professionals ◂ +12.0 pts 16.4%
11.2% Technicians & trades +8.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.7% Community & personal service +3.9 pts ▸ 14.5%
14.2% Labourers ◂ +8.7 pts 5.5%
12.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Machinery operators & drivers +3.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.0% Sales workers ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
4 36th pct 4 36th pct
IRSD decile in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
4 36th pct 4 36th pct
IER decile in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1 higher in 7185, TAS
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
5 43rd pct 5 43rd pct
IRSAD score in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3 higher in 7179, TAS
953 37th pct 950 35th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.1 higher in 7179, TAS
1.7 22nd pct 0.6 7th pct
Types ≤15 min in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +1.2 more in 7179, TAS
1.7 21st pct 0.5 6th pct
15-min city in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +19.8 pts higher in 7185, TAS
0.0% 0th pct 19.8% 27th pct
Walk to transit in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +29.3 pts higher in 7179, TAS
29.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +28.5 pts higher in 7179, TAS
59.8% 38th pct 31.3% 15th pct
Walk to health in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +4.1 more in 7179, TAS
54.5 87th pct 50.4 86th pct
Intersections/km² in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +2 higher in 7179, TAS
2 46th pct 1 33rd pct
Mean slope in 7179, TASin 7185, TAS +3.2 pts higher in 7179, TAS
15.4% 100th pct 12.3% 95th pct

Compare 7179, TAS with nearby areas

7178, TAS 7177, TAS 7180, TAS 7182, TAS 7187, TAS 7185, TAS 7174, TAS 7183, TAS

Compare 7185, TAS with nearby areas

7187, TAS 7186, TAS 7183, TAS 7184, TAS 7180, TAS 7182, TAS 7178, TAS 7179, TAS

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 7179, TAS vs 7185, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA7179/7179-tas/vs/POA7185/7185-tas