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Port Macquarie Surrounds vs Taree Surrounds

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 46 km apart · Port Macquarie Surrounds profile · Taree Surrounds profile

Port Macquarie Surrounds Taree Surrounds

Taree Surrounds and Port Macquarie Surrounds are two regional New South Wales areas with distinct profiles. Taree Surrounds has far better access to basic needs on foot, with 26% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 23.4% near health services, compared to just 7% and 0% in Port Macquarie Surrounds. This is consistent with Taree Surrounds having far more public transport stops (83 versus 6) and a higher share of homes within a short walk of a stop (32% versus 4.2%). However, Port Macquarie Surrounds has a higher share of adults working or looking for work (55.8% versus 44.5%) and more households earning $3,000 or more a week (13.2% versus 8%).

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have generally widened. The difference in typical age has grown to six years, with Taree Surrounds now noticeably older, and the gap in the share of children under 15 has also increased. Despite these diverging trends, the two areas remain very similar in other ways, such as their share of people born overseas (around 9%) and the percentage of people who speak a language other than English at home (about 2%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +7,743 larger in Taree Surrounds gap widening
5,301 24th pct 13,044 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,036
  • First area, 2016: 5,297
  • First area, 2021: 5,301
  • Second area, 2011: 11,516
  • Second area, 2016: 12,438
  • Second area, 2021: 13,044
Median age in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +6 yrs older in Taree Surrounds gap widening
50 yrs 90th pct 56 yrs 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.8 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
4.7% 75th pct 5.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Aged 65+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +8.1 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap widening
24.2% 84th pct 32.4% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Under 15 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +3.7 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
16.8% 37th pct 13.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
De facto in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
12.6% 57th pct 12.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Age structure

24.2% Seniors (65+) +8.1 pts ▸ 32.4%
32.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 31.6%
17.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.1 pts 14.8%
16.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 13.1%
8.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.6 pts 8.1%

Marital status

51.6% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 50.9%
29.0% Never married ◂ +2.7 pts 26.3%
11.3% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 12.4%
4.7% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.4% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Port Macquarie Surrounds Taree Surrounds

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

  • 85+ in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 0.7% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in Taree Surrounds: 1.1% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.4% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Taree Surrounds: 1.5% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.0% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Taree Surrounds: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 70–74 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.5% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Taree Surrounds: 5.1% males, 4.4% females
  • 65–69 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 5.2% males, 4.0% females; 65–69 in Taree Surrounds: 5.9% males, 5.2% females
  • 60–64 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.5% males, 5.3% females; 60–64 in Taree Surrounds: 5.3% males, 5.4% females
  • 55–59 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.3% males, 4.4% females; 55–59 in Taree Surrounds: 4.1% males, 4.5% females
  • 50–54 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.6% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Taree Surrounds: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Taree Surrounds: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in Taree Surrounds: 2.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 35–39 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 35–39 in Taree Surrounds: 1.7% males, 1.9% females
  • 30–34 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.8% males, 2.1% females; 30–34 in Taree Surrounds: 1.8% males, 1.7% females
  • 25–29 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Taree Surrounds: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 20–24 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Taree Surrounds: 1.8% males, 1.4% females
  • 15–19 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Taree Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.3% females
  • 10–14 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.8% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Taree Surrounds: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 5–9 in Taree Surrounds: 2.2% males, 2.0% females
  • 0–4 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.3% males, 1.8% females; 0–4 in Taree Surrounds: 1.7% males, 1.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
8.6% 10th pct 9.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%

Country of birth

83.2% Australia ◂ +0.2 pts 83.0%
2.5% England +1.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
0.3% South Africa even 0.2%
0.2% Philippines even 0.2%
0.1% Italy even 0.1%
0.0% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.4% English +1.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
44.2% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 43.7%
12.4% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 11.6%
10.8% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
4.4% German ◂ +0.3 pts 4.1%
1.5% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.4% Dutch even 1.4%
0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.4% Filipino even 0.3%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.1% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
2.2% 4th pct 1.9% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds even gap steady
0.1% 4th pct 0.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.1%

Language used at home

90.5% English only +1.2 pts ▸ 91.7%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Italian even 0.1%
0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
38.8% 39th pct 38.3% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +1.8 pts ▸ 51.9%
38.8% No religion ◂ +0.5 pts 38.3%
10.1% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 8.6%
0.4% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Islam even 0.1%
0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +6.9 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
40.1% 18th pct 33.2% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.2%
Bachelor+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
14.5% 29th pct 12.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%
Schools in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +5 more in Taree Surrounds
5 64th pct 10 89th pct
Schools/1k kids in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.22 more in Taree Surrounds
5.62 88th pct 5.84 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +9 more in Taree Surrounds
20 51st pct 29 68th pct
Students in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +108 more in Taree Surrounds
244 8th pct 352 12th pct
Avg size in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +14 larger in Port Macquarie Surrounds
49 0th pct 35 0th pct
935 14th pct 934 14th pct

Highest year of school

40.1% Year 12 ◂ +6.9 pts 33.2%
32.5% Year 10 +4.7 pts ▸ 37.2%
12.9% Year 9 or below +2.6 pts ▸ 15.5%
6.2% Year 11 +0.1 pts ▸ 6.3%

Highest qualification level

38.3% Certificate III / IV +1.1 pts ▸ 39.4%
16.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.2 pts 14.5%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 14.9%
3.0% Postgraduate degree +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.5 pts 2.5%
2.3% Certificate I / II +0.5 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

16.0% Engineering & related +1.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
13.8% Management & commerce ◂ +0.3 pts 13.5%
10.6% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 9.7%
8.7% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 8.5%
7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +0.9 pts 7.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 5.0%
4.1% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%
0.8% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$108 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
$632 16th pct $524 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $429
  • First area, 2016: $534
  • First area, 2021: $632
  • Second area, 2011: $376
  • Second area, 2016: $455
  • Second area, 2021: $524
Household income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$265 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
$1,334 24th pct $1,069 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $905
  • First area, 2016: $1,177
  • First area, 2021: $1,334
  • Second area, 2011: $761
  • Second area, 2016: $887
  • Second area, 2021: $1,069
Family income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$243 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
$1,534 16th pct $1,291 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,033
  • First area, 2016: $1,372
  • First area, 2021: $1,534
  • Second area, 2011: $885
  • Second area, 2016: $1,078
  • Second area, 2021: $1,291
High earners in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
6.1% 22nd pct 4.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
High-income homes in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +5.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
13.2% 25th pct 8.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%

Household income distribution

33.2% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 37.9%
26.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 22.9%
18.8% Under $650 +4.9 pts ▸ 23.7%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 3.9%
5.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 4.1%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 +7.6 pts ▸ 54.3%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.0 pts 27.7%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 8.5%
2.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +7.4 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
31.1% 69th pct 38.5% 96th pct
Mental health in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.3 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
9.4% 58th pct 10.6% 74th pct
Needs assistance in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.2 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
6.1% 62nd pct 7.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis +4.4 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.4% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 10.6%
7.4% Asthma +2.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
7.6% Other condition +1.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.5% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 6.6%
4.6% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.8% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.7% Lung condition +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.5% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.6% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None ◂ +6.1 pts 52.7%
20.6% One condition +2.8 pts ▸ 23.4%
6.8% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
3.6% Three or more +2.3 pts ▸ 5.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.7 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap narrowing
19.4% 80th pct 17.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Unpaid carers in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
15.3% 96th pct 14.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Unpaid child care in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +5.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
24.7% 39th pct 18.9% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Defence service in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.9 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
3.4% 64th pct 4.3% 81st pct
Housework 15h+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.6 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap narrowing
29.7% 100th pct 30.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +469 larger in Taree Surrounds
251 60th pct 720 86th pct
Median age in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1 yrs older in Port Macquarie Surrounds
27 yrs 71st pct 26 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.9 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
31.5% 20th pct 28.6% 13th pct
Unemployment in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
11.4% 59th pct 8.6% 41st pct
Median income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$55 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
$547 30th pct $492 18th pct
Household income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$324 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
$1,579 43rd pct $1,255 19th pct
Indigenous language in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.0 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
2.8% 27th pct 1.8% 19th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.2 larger in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
2.5 43rd pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.7 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
11.1% 31st pct 13.8% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Living alone in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +4.0 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap widening
22.0% 37th pct 26.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%

Family composition

53.1% Couples with children ◂ +11.4 pts 41.7%
35.1% Couples without children +8.5 pts ▸ 43.6%
11.1% One-parent families +2.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.7% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

41.7% 2 people +4.3 pts ▸ 45.9%
22.0% 1 person +4.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +1.8 pts 12.2%
12.0% 4 people ◂ +3.5 pts 8.5%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +1.1 pts 4.5%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$10 higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
$300 27th pct $310 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: $190
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $195
  • Second area, 2016: $248
  • Second area, 2021: $310
Mortgage in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +$168 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap narrowing
$1,668 38th pct $1,500 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,500
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,668
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.10 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap narrowing
13.4% 11th pct 12.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Owned outright in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +8.3 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap widening
48.8% 94th pct 57.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.9%
  • First area, 2016: 43.0%
  • First area, 2021: 48.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
Separate houses in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
96.0% 86th pct 93.4% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 96.4%
  • First area, 2016: 95.8%
  • First area, 2021: 96.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 93.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.4%
3+ bedrooms in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
78.9% 49th pct 77.7% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.4%
  • First area, 2016: 78.6%
  • First area, 2021: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 76.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.7%

How homes are owned or rented

48.8% Owned outright +8.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
32.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.8 pts 25.8%
13.4% Rented ◂ +0.5 pts 12.9%
2.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%
1.9% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

Types of homes

96.0% Separate house ◂ +2.6 pts 93.4%
2.2% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Bedrooms per home

40.3% 3 bedrooms +3.5 pts ▸ 43.8%
28.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 27.5%
13.6% 2 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 6.4%
4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 4.3%
0.6% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

41.7% $200–$349 +5.1 pts ▸ 46.7%
29.8% $350–$549 +4.8 pts ▸ 34.6%
17.9% Under $200 ◂ +6.3 pts 11.6%
4.8% $550–$749 ◂ +2.5 pts 2.2%
2.0% $750 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.1% $1,000–$1,799 +3.9 pts ▸ 36.1%
28.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 24.9%
19.2% Under $1,000 +5.6 pts ▸ 24.9%
12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap narrowing
1.6% 11th pct 2.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
Work from home in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.1 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
18.9% 63rd pct 16.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
PT commute in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.3 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +77 more in Taree Surrounds
6 14th pct 83 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +5.23 more in Taree Surrounds
1.13 13th pct 6.36 77th pct
Departures/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +26.5 more in Taree Surrounds
12.1 9th pct 38.6 15th pct
PT routes in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2 more in Taree Surrounds
5 36th pct 7 48th pct

How people get to work

59.2% Car (driver) +1.1 pts ▸ 60.3%
18.9% Worked at home ◂ +2.1 pts 16.8%
3.6% Car (passenger) +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.4% Walked ◂ +1.0 pts 2.4%
0.0% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 2 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 40.3%
25.6% 1 vehicle +7.1 pts ▸ 32.8%
19.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 15.4%
13.8% 4 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 9.3%
1.6% No vehicle +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +3.5 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap widening
29.5% 15th pct 33.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%
Recent arrivals in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap steady
4.6% 12th pct 2.1% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.3 pts higher in Taree Surrounds gap narrowing
4.6% 50th pct 5.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
Participation in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +11.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
55.8% 27th pct 44.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.4%
  • First area, 2016: 54.8%
  • First area, 2021: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.5%
Full-time in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +5.1 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds gap widening
56.0% 27th pct 50.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.1%
  • First area, 2016: 57.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.9%

Industries people work in

14.8% Health care & social assistance +2.1 pts ▸ 16.9%
16.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.2 pts 11.2%
10.9% Construction ◂ +0.3 pts 10.6%
7.5% Retail trade +1.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.7% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.6% Accommodation & food +2.8 pts ▸ 7.4%
4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%
3.7% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.1% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.9%
4.0% Professional & technical even 4.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%
3.1% Administrative & support +0.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

19.2% Managers ◂ +2.9 pts 16.3%
14.2% Professionals +1.7 pts ▸ 15.9%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.6 pts 14.0%
11.7% Community & personal service +1.2 pts ▸ 12.9%
12.0% Labourers +0.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.6 pts 10.0%
7.2% Sales workers +1.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.7% Machinery operators & drivers +1.1 pts ▸ 7.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
4 36th pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
4 36th pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +2 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
7 64th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
4 36th pct 3 29th pct
IRSAD score in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +35 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
960 34th pct 925 20th pct
ERP in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +8,295 higher in Taree Surrounds
5,331 22nd pct 13,626 65th pct
Growth in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +3.8 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
0.9% 17th pct 4.7% 51st pct
Businesses in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +462 higher in Taree Surrounds
862 47th pct 1,324 71st pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +33 higher in Taree Surrounds
1,360 84th pct 1,392 86th pct
Max temp in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.2 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
24.1 55th pct 23.0 42nd pct
Min temp in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.5 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
11.2 42nd pct 10.7 32nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.2 higher in Taree Surrounds
0.7 2nd pct 1.9 11th pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.4 more in Taree Surrounds
0.7 1st pct 2.0 11th pct
15-min city in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +19.4 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
6.9% 4th pct 26.3% 18th pct
Walk to shops in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +19.1 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
7.0% 4th pct 26.0% 17th pct
Walk to transit in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +27.8 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
4.2% 3rd pct 32.0% 18th pct
Walk to school in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +9.9 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
8.0% 4th pct 17.9% 9th pct
Walk to a park in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +9.4 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
13.8% 1st pct 23.2% 4th pct
Walk to health in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +23.4 pts higher in Taree Surrounds
0.0% 0th pct 23.4% 27th pct
Amenities/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0.8 more in Taree Surrounds
14.3 51st pct 15.2 56th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +0 higher in Taree Surrounds
0 5th pct 1 9th pct
Mean slope in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Taree Surrounds +1.7 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
10.0% 90th pct 8.3% 84th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Macquarie Surrounds vs Taree Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/108041165/port-macquarie-surrounds/vs/108051170/taree-surrounds