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7185, TAS vs 7187, TAS

Postcode comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · 7185, TAS profile · 7187, TAS profile

7185, TAS 7187, TAS

Postcode 7185 and postcode 7187 are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Postcode 7185 has a higher typical weekly rent of $250 compared to $115 in postcode 7187. It also has a more qualified workforce, with 32.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, while 21.3% do so in postcode 7187. There is a notable difference in housing and mobility, as 42.4% of people in postcode 7185 moved in the last five years, compared to just 23.0% in postcode 7187.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the share of people who use another language at home, which is 3.6% for each. They also share very similar profiles regarding their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and the percentage of children under 15. However, some gaps are growing; for example, the difference in the number of people living alone has widened, with 49.2% in postcode 7187 compared to 34.0% in postcode 7185.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 19.4 pts higher in 7185, TAS Living alone: 15.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS No car: 4.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS Rent: $135 higher in 7185, TAS Bachelor+: 10.7 pts higher in 7185, TAS

Demographics & Identity

Population in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +1 larger in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
139 6th pct 138 6th pct
Median age in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +1 yrs older in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
60 yrs 100th pct 61 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.7 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
2.9% 59th pct 3.6% 66th pct
Aged 65+ in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +4.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
33.8% 94th pct 29.7% 88th pct
Under 15 in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.7 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
7.2% 3rd pct 6.5% 1st pct
De facto in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.0 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
14.6% 73rd pct 12.6% 53rd pct

Age structure

41.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.0 pts 37.7%
33.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.1 pts 29.7%
17.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.4 pts 10.9%
7.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.7 pts 6.5%
2.9% Youth (15–24) +2.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

Marital status

46.4% Married +5.2 pts ▸ 51.6%
28.0% Never married +2.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
16.8% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 9.0%
6.4% Widowed +1.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.4% Separated +1.8 pts ▸ 8.2%

Age & sex structure

7185, TAS 7187, TAS

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +7.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap steady
12.2% 43rd pct 19.6% 65th pct

Country of birth

71.9% Australia ◂ +0.9 pts 71.0%
3.6% England +6.5 pts ▸ 10.1%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% South Africa ◂ +2.2 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%

Ancestry

36.0% English +12.6 pts ▸ 48.6%
29.5% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 29.0%
16.5% Irish +4.5 pts ▸ 21.0%
10.1% Scottish +6.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
2.9% German +0.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.6% Greek ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Italian ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Dutch ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even gap steady
3.6% 37th pct 3.6% 37th pct
Limited English in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

80.6% English only +10.0 pts ▸ 90.6%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +10.5 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap widening
51.1% 83rd pct 61.6% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

51.1% No religion +10.5 pts ▸ 61.6%
29.5% Christianity ◂ +4.9 pts 24.6%
18.7% Not stated ◂ +7.1 pts 11.6%
0.0% Buddhism +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
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

Year 12 in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +4.9 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
45.5% 48th pct 50.4% 59th pct
Bachelor+ in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +10.7 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
32.0% 81st pct 21.3% 66th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 12 +4.9 pts ▸ 50.4%
22.8% Year 10 +3.6 pts ▸ 26.4%
6.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.3 pts 3.2%
3.3% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

Highest qualification level

28.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.7 pts 20.2%
24.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.6 pts 23.8%
12.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 10.7%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.2% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
6.7% Engineering & related +2.9 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.9% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%
7.8% Management & commerce +0.6 pts ▸ 8.3%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.3% Architecture & building +2.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.6% Health ◂ +2.0 pts 3.6%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 3.6%
4.4% Information technology ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Creative arts ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +$148 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$641 26th pct $493 4th pct
Household income in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +$264 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$1,274 30th pct $1,010 10th pct
Family income in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +$462 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$1,562 27th pct $1,100 3rd pct
High earners in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.6 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap steady
4.8% 17th pct 7.4% 39th pct
High-income homes in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +9.2 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.2% 20th pct

Household income distribution

32.1% $650–$1,499 +12.5 pts ▸ 44.6%
5.7% Under $650 +31.3 pts ▸ 36.9%
32.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.5 pts 21.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Personal income distribution

46.4% Under $650 +15.9 pts ▸ 62.3%
26.4% $650–$1,499 +2.3 pts ▸ 28.7%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 10.7%
2.4% $3,000 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +1.7 pts higher in 7187, TAS
34.5% 79th pct 36.2% 86th pct
Mental health in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +5.0 pts higher in 7185, TAS
15.8% 100th pct 10.9% 78th pct
Needs assistance in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.8 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
10.8% 98th pct 11.6% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.0% Arthritis ◂ +4.9 pts 13.0%
15.8% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 10.9%
10.1% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 9.4%
5.0% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
7.9% Asthma +0.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.3 pts 2.2%
4.3% Cancer +0.8 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Lung condition +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Stroke +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.2% None +16.3 pts ▸ 59.4%
23.7% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 22.5%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.4 pts 5.8%
6.5% Three or more ◂ +0.7 pts 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +5.0 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
32.0% 91st pct 27.0% 85th pct
Unpaid carers in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.1 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap steady
19.2% 100th pct 21.3% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
15.2% 8th pct 13.1% 5th pct
Defence service in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +7.3 pts higher in 7185, TAS
7.3% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.4 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
31.2% 97th pct 33.6% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.1 larger in 7185, TAS gap steady
1.9 5th pct 1.8 0th pct
One-parent in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
11.6% 44th pct 12.0% 47th pct
Living alone in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +15.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap widening
34.0% 82nd pct 49.2% 100th pct

Family composition

62.8% Couples without children ◂ +17.1 pts 45.7%
24.4% Couples with children +21.2 pts ▸ 45.7%
11.6% One-parent families +0.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

52.8% 2 people ◂ +11.3 pts 41.5%
34.0% 1 person +15.3 pts ▸ 49.2%
13.2% 3 people ◂ +2.4 pts 10.8%
11.3% 4 people ◂ +5.2 pts 6.2%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +$135 higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
$250 37th pct $115 5th pct
Mortgage in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +$317 higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
$1,500 46th pct $1,183 28th pct
People / bedroom in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.10 higher in 7187, TAS gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +8.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
18.9% 42nd pct 10.8% 14th pct
Owned outright in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +8.5 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
62.3% 100th pct 70.8% 100th pct
Separate houses in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +3.1 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 96.9% 74th pct
3+ bedrooms in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.0 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
64.2% 15th pct 66.2% 18th pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.3% Owned outright +8.5 pts ▸ 70.8%
18.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.9 pts 16.9%
18.9% Rented ◂ +8.1 pts 10.8%
0.0% Not stated +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

103.8% Separate house ◂ +6.9 pts 96.9%
0.0% Other dwelling +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 41.5%
32.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.9 pts 26.2%
18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.5 pts 15.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Studio / none +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
80.0% $200–$349 ◂ +80.0 pts 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

0.0% Under $1,000 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
30.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +4.3 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 56th pct
Work from home in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +7.7 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap steady
30.9% 84th pct 23.3% 72nd pct
PT commute in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +32 longer in 7187, TAS
54 84th pct 86 100th pct
Drive to city in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +1 longer in 7187, TAS
65 65th pct 66 66th pct

How people get to work

56.4% Car (driver) +4.1 pts ▸ 60.5%
30.9% Worked at home ◂ +7.7 pts 23.3%
7.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.3 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

62.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 43.5%
18.9% 1 vehicle +14.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.6 pts 10.1%
0.0% 4 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% No vehicle +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +19.4 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap widening
42.4% 80th pct 23.0% 11th pct
Recent arrivals in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +9.0 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
5.3% 72nd pct 14.3% 100th pct
Participation in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +5.4 pts higher in 7185, TAS gap narrowing
45.6% 11th pct 40.2% 4th pct
Full-time in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.9 pts higher in 7187, TAS gap narrowing
43.6% 0th pct 46.5% 3rd pct

Industries people work in

25.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.1 pts ▸ 25.6%
12.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Accommodation & food +4.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.3% Professional & technical +4.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
5.5% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.5% Health care & social assistance +3.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.5% Arts & recreation +3.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.3% Education & training ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Retail trade +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.5% Managers ◂ +6.6 pts 27.9%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.0 pts 7.0%
14.5% Community & personal service +4.1 pts ▸ 18.6%
16.4% Professionals ◂ +9.4 pts 7.0%
5.5% Labourers +10.8 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
5.5% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Sales workers +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +3 higher in 7185, TAS
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +3 higher in 7185, TAS
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +3 higher in 7185, TAS
5 43rd pct 2 14th pct
IEO decile in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2 higher in 7185, TAS
5 43rd pct 3 29th pct
IRSAD score in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +64 higher in 7185, TAS
950 35th pct 886 10th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.2 higher in 7185, TAS
0.6 7th pct 0.4 4th pct
Types ≤15 min in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +0.0 more in 7187, TAS
0.5 6th pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +19.8 pts higher in 7185, TAS
19.8% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +7.7 pts higher in 7187, TAS
31.3% 15th pct 39.0% 21st pct
Walk to health in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +21.4 more in 7185, TAS
50.4 86th pct 29.0 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS even
1 33rd pct 1 29th pct
Mean slope in 7185, TASin 7187, TAS +2.0 pts higher in 7187, TAS
12.3% 95th pct 14.3% 100th pct

Compare 7185, TAS with nearby areas

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

Compare 7187, TAS with nearby areas

7180, TAS 7185, TAS 7183, TAS 7182, TAS 7184, TAS 7186, TAS 7179, TAS 7178, TAS

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 7185, TAS vs 7187, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA7185/7185-tas/vs/POA7187/7187-tas