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Limeburners Creek vs Tahlee

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Limeburners Creek profile · Tahlee profile

Limeburners Creek Tahlee

Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) and Tahlee are two small, nearby areas with very different populations. Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 25.4% of the residents, which helps explain why 38.4% of people there provide unpaid childcare. In contrast, Tahlee has no children and a much younger typical age of 28, compared to 43 in Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW). Income is also quite different; the typical weekly household income in Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) is $1,586, which is far higher than the $966 seen in Tahlee.

Both areas share a similar distance to the city, with a drive time of around 130 to 133 minutes. They are also alike in that neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or grocery store. While Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) has more people born in Australia, Tahlee has a far higher share of people born overseas at 21.4%. Tahlee also has a much higher proportion of volunteers at 37.9%, whereas 13.5% of people volunteer in Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +299 larger in Limeburners Creek gap steady
327 60th pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 336
  • First area, 2021: 327
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +15 yrs older in Limeburners Creek gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 28 yrs
First Nations in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +14.7 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap widening
14.7% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +16.5 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap steady
16.5% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +25.4 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap widening
25.4% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
16.4% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%

Age structure

30.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.9 pts 25.0%
6.4% Youth (15–24) +22.1 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
19.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
16.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.2% Never married +23.6 pts ▸ 51.7%
51.4% Married ◂ +10.0 pts 41.4%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.5% Widowed ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.1% Separated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Limeburners Creek Tahlee

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

  • 85+ in Limeburners Creek: 3.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Limeburners Creek: 0.9% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Limeburners Creek: 0.0% males, 0.9% females; 75–79 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Limeburners Creek: 2.7% males, 1.8% females; 70–74 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Limeburners Creek: 3.3% males, 1.5% females; 65–69 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Limeburners Creek: 2.4% males, 5.2% females; 60–64 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Limeburners Creek: 5.5% males, 5.2% females; 55–59 in Tahlee: 16.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Limeburners Creek: 4.5% males, 2.7% females; 50–54 in Tahlee: 16.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Limeburners Creek: 5.5% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 16.0% females
  • 40–44 in Limeburners Creek: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 40–44 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Limeburners Creek: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 35–39 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Limeburners Creek: 2.4% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Limeburners Creek: 2.7% males, 1.8% females; 25–29 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 12.0% females
  • 20–24 in Limeburners Creek: 1.8% males, 1.8% females; 20–24 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 12.0% females
  • 15–19 in Limeburners Creek: 0.9% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tahlee: 12.0% males, 16.0% females
  • 10–14 in Limeburners Creek: 4.8% males, 4.8% females; 10–14 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Limeburners Creek: 4.2% males, 6.4% females; 5–9 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Limeburners Creek: 0.9% males, 3.9% females; 0–4 in Tahlee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +15.6 pts higher in Tahlee gap steady
5.8% 24th pct 21.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

Country of birth

87.8% Australia +5.1 pts ▸ 92.9%
1.2% England ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italy ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.6% English +1.8 pts ▸ 46.4%
41.6% Australian ◂ +2.3 pts 39.3%
9.2% Scottish +12.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
2.1% German +15.7 pts ▸ 17.9%
15.6% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 14.3%
2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +1.2 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap narrowing
1.2% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

95.1% English only ◂ +2.2 pts 92.9%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
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

No religion in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +44.0 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap widening
44.0% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

48.9% Christianity +47.5 pts ▸ 96.4%
44.0% No religion ◂ +44.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Not stated +2.8 pts ▸ 10.7%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
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 Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +17.3 pts higher in Tahlee
36.8% 28th pct 54.2% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.2%
Bachelor+ in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +2.2 pts higher in Tahlee
8.2% 22nd pct 10.3% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +1 more in Tahlee
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 157 33rd pct
— 875 11th pct

Highest year of school

36.8% Year 12 +17.3 pts ▸ 54.2%
34.3% Year 10 ◂ +9.3 pts 25.0%
12.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.7 pts 35.7%
5.9% Bachelor degree +15.5 pts ▸ 21.4%
19.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
4.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.8% Management & commerce +27.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
4.6% Education +31.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
3.3% Creative arts +25.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
20.4% Engineering & related ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Health ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Society & culture ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Architecture & building ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +$326 higher in Limeburners Creek gap narrowing
$666 35th pct $340 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $514
  • First area, 2021: $666
  • Second area, 2016: $124
  • Second area, 2021: $340
Household income in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +$620 higher in Limeburners Creek
$1,586 53rd pct $966 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,279
  • First area, 2021: $1,586
  • Second area, 2021: $966
Family income in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +$552 higher in Limeburners Creek
$1,676 37th pct $1,124 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,318
  • First area, 2021: $1,676
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
High earners in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +9.0 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
9.0% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee
13.6% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%

Household income distribution

28.2% $650–$1,499 +46.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
35.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Under $650 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.4% Under $650 +33.4 pts ▸ 75.9%
30.6% $650–$1,499 +7.3 pts ▸ 37.9%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +7.7 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
32.7% 69th pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +9.3 pts higher in Tahlee
8.6% 54th pct 17.9% 98th pct
Needs assistance in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +7.6 pts higher in Limeburners Creek gap widening
7.6% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Mental health +9.3 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.5% Arthritis +4.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.4% Asthma +0.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.6% Other condition +2.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
5.5% Diabetes ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Lung condition ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.5% None +6.8 pts ▸ 64.3%
21.7% One condition +3.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.6% Two conditions ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +24.5 pts higher in Tahlee
13.5% 27th pct 37.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Unpaid carers in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +15.9 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
15.9% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +38.4 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
38.4% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +2.9 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
2.9% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +1.9 pts higher in Tahlee
25.7% 59th pct 27.6% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +48 larger in Limeburners Creek
48 77th pct 0 0th pct
20 yrs 25th pct —
30.4% 27th pct —
$575 43rd pct —
$1,660 49th pct —
Indigenous language in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +0.5 larger in Limeburners Creek
2.9 81st pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
14.5% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
13.6% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%

Family composition

26.2% Couples without children +48.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
56.6% Couples with children ◂ +56.6 pts 0.0%
14.5% One-parent families +35.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.1% 2 people ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
17.3% 4 people ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
13.6% 1 person ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% 3 people ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.1% 5 people ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% 6 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +$90 higher in Limeburners Creek
$300 57th pct $210 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $210
$1,499 42nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,430
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
People / bedroom in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +0.20 higher in Tahlee
0.90 86th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
8.2% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
42.7% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.6%
  • First area, 2021: 42.7%
94.5% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 91.9%
  • First area, 2021: 94.5%
83.6% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 73.9%
  • First area, 2021: 83.6%

How homes are owned or rented

8.2% Rented +91.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.7% Owned outright +32.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
40.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.5% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

40.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
40.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
11.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% 5 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

33.3% $200–$349 +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
66.7% Under $200 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% $350–$549 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.9% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +1 more in Limeburners Creek
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +3.06 more in Limeburners Creek
3.06 70th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +30.6 more in Limeburners Creek
30.6 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +2 more in Limeburners Creek
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +14 longer in Tahlee
46 77th pct 60 85th pct
Drive to city in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +3 longer in Tahlee
130 86th pct 133 86th pct

How people get to work

67.2% Car (driver) ◂ +22.7 pts 44.4%
10.9% Worked at home ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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

14.4% 1 vehicle +60.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
51.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +51.0 pts 0.0%
20.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
12.5% 4 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +77.9 pts higher in Tahlee
18.5% 13th pct 96.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.4%

Jobs & Industry

11.5% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Participation in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +25.7 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
56.7% 37th pct 31.0% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.9%
  • First area, 2021: 56.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
64.1% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.2%
  • First area, 2021: 64.1%

Industries people work in

11.7% Manufacturing ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
10.2% Construction ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.4% Education & training ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Administrative & support ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Other services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Retail trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Mining ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.3% Professionals +20.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Managers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
11.7% Community & personal service ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.7% Labourers ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
8.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.7% Sales workers ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +0.5 higher in Limeburners Creek
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +0.4 more in Limeburners Creek
0.4 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +37.3 pts higher in Limeburners Creek
37.3% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +9.2 more in Limeburners Creek
9.2 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee even
1 44th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Limeburners Creekin Tahlee +2.3 pts higher in Tahlee
6.4% 57th pct 8.7% 74th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Limeburners Creek vs Tahlee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12337/limeburners-creek/vs/SAL13741/tahlee