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Mathoura vs Tantonan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Mathoura profile · Tantonan profile

Mathoura Tantonan

Mathoura and Tantonan are nearby areas in New South Wales, but they differ greatly in scale and layout. Mathoura has a population of 1,002 people and is mostly car-dependent, while Tantonan is sparsely populated with only 15 residents and is car-dependent. There are significant gaps in accessibility; Mathoura has one school and five public transport routes, while Tantonan has none. The typical weekly rent is far higher in Tantonan at $1,731, compared to just $180 in Mathoura.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their basic landscape and lack of nearby services, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. They also share a similar typical weekly family income, sitting at $1,317 in Mathoura and $1,249 in Tantonan. While residents in both are far older than the national figure, they are far older in Tantonan, where the typical resident is 61.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mathourain Tantonan +987 larger in Mathoura gap steady
1,002 73rd pct 15 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,163
  • First area, 2016: 938
  • First area, 2021: 1,002
  • Second area, 2016: 24
  • Second area, 2021: 15
Median age in Mathourain Tantonan +10 yrs older in Tantonan gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 61 yrs
First Nations in Mathourain Tantonan
4.9% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
28.7% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
16.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
12.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%

Age structure

28.9% Older adults (45–64) +37.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.7% Seniors (65+) +17.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
17.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
16.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.0% Married +56.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.2% Never married ◂ +31.2 pts 0.0%
12.8% Divorced ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Widowed ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mathoura Tantonan

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

  • 85+ in Mathoura: 2.1% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mathoura: 2.2% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mathoura: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 75–79 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mathoura: 4.5% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mathoura: 4.3% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Tantonan: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mathoura: 5.1% males, 4.1% females; 60–64 in Tantonan: 38.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mathoura: 2.8% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 30.8% females
  • 50–54 in Mathoura: 3.3% males, 4.2% females; 50–54 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mathoura: 3.4% males, 2.2% females; 45–49 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mathoura: 2.3% males, 3.2% females; 40–44 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mathoura: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 35–39 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mathoura: 2.0% males, 1.7% females; 30–34 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mathoura: 2.0% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mathoura: 1.5% males, 1.1% females; 20–24 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mathoura: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mathoura: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mathoura: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mathoura: 2.6% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Tantonan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mathourain Tantonan
5.4% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%

Country of birth

81.7% Australia ◂ +8.4 pts 73.3%
1.3% England ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.8% English +4.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
44.5% Australian ◂ +24.5 pts 20.0%
10.9% Scottish +9.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.0% Irish ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mathourain Tantonan
2.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in Mathourain Tantonan
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

88.7% English only ◂ +15.4 pts 73.3%
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

38.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%

Religious affiliation

38.0% No religion +22.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.1% Christianity ◂ +3.4 pts 46.7%
11.9% Not stated +8.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

27.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
7.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
Schools/1k kids in Mathourain Tantonan
6.06 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mathourain Tantonan +1 more in Mathoura
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
52 17th pct
943 24th pct

Highest year of school

25.2% Year 10 +28.1 pts ▸ 53.3%
27.0% Year 12 ◂ +7.0 pts 20.0%
22.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
14.2% Year 11 ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +43.5 pts 0.0%
10.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.0% Agriculture & environment +26.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.3% Engineering & related ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% Society & culture ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Management & commerce ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Architecture & building ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.2% Health ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Education ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mathourain Tantonan +$141 higher in Tantonan gap narrowing
$546 17th pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $408
  • First area, 2016: $486
  • First area, 2021: $546
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Mathourain Tantonan +$382 higher in Tantonan gap narrowing
$993 13th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $776
  • First area, 2016: $840
  • First area, 2021: $993
  • Second area, 2016: $1,916
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Mathourain Tantonan +$68 higher in Mathoura gap narrowing
$1,317 16th pct $1,249 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: $977
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,317
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
High earners in Mathourain Tantonan
2.9% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
High-income homes in Mathourain Tantonan
7.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%

Household income distribution

36.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
27.8% Under $650 ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
19.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.3% Under $650 ◂ +29.3 pts 20.0%
28.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.4 pts 20.0%
8.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mathourain Tantonan
40.5% 90th pct
Mental health in Mathourain Tantonan
11.7% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Mathourain Tantonan
8.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

16.8% Arthritis +3.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.2% Asthma ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
11.7% Mental health ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% Other condition ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Heart disease ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.7% None +38.0 pts ▸ 86.7%
24.0% One condition +9.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.4% Two conditions ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mathourain Tantonan
17.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
Unpaid carers in Mathourain Tantonan
12.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
Unpaid child care in Mathourain Tantonan
19.0% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
Defence service in Mathourain Tantonan
2.6% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mathourain Tantonan
23.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 31.5%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mathourain Tantonan +49 larger in Mathoura
49 77th pct 0 0th pct
30 yrs 63rd pct
33.3% 33rd pct
Median income in Mathourain Tantonan
$487 30th pct
Household income in Mathourain Tantonan
$1,062 21st pct
Indigenous language in Mathourain Tantonan
8.2% 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mathourain Tantonan +0.3 larger in Mathoura gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
13.2% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Living alone in Mathourain Tantonan
38.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.3%

Family composition

36.0% Couples without children +64.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.3% Couples with children ◂ +49.3 pts 0.0%
13.2% One-parent families ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.0% 2 people +65.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.3% 1 person ◂ +38.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% 3 people ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% 4 people ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% 5 people ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mathourain Tantonan +$1,551 higher in Tantonan
$180 20th pct $1,731 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $120
  • First area, 2016: $130
  • First area, 2021: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $1,731
$1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $932
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Mathourain Tantonan +0.20 higher in Mathoura gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50
15.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
Owned outright in Mathourain Tantonan
52.3% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.6%
  • First area, 2016: 48.0%
  • First area, 2021: 52.3%
Separate houses in Mathourain Tantonan
90.3% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 93.7%
  • First area, 2016: 87.0%
  • First area, 2021: 90.3%
69.5% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.2%
  • First area, 2016: 70.1%
  • First area, 2021: 69.5%

How homes are owned or rented

52.3% Owned outright ◂ +2.3 pts 50.0%
26.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
15.3% Rented ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
5.5% Other tenure ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

90.3% Separate house +9.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.8% 3 bedrooms +35.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
24.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
17.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Studio / none ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

4.1% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
Work from home in Mathourain Tantonan
14.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mathourain Tantonan +4 more in Mathoura
4 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mathourain Tantonan +3.99 more in Mathoura
3.99 73rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mathourain Tantonan +29.9 more in Mathoura
29.9 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mathourain Tantonan +5 more in Mathoura
5 86th pct 0 0th pct
36 71st pct

How people get to work

14.5% Worked at home +76.4 pts ▸ 90.9%
62.6% Car (driver) ◂ +62.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% Walked ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 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

36.8% 2 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
7.4% 4 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mathourain Tantonan
26.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
Recent arrivals in Mathourain Tantonan
5.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mathourain Tantonan
2.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
Participation in Mathourain Tantonan
44.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.3%
  • First area, 2016: 50.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.0%
60.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.1%

Industries people work in

21.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +114.9 pts ▸ 136.4%
10.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.2% Construction ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Retail trade ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education & training ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% Manufacturing ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.1% Managers +116.3 pts ▸ 136.4%
16.2% Labourers ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
14.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
13.1% Community & personal service ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.1% Professionals ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Sales workers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mathourain Tantonan +3.6 higher in Mathoura
3.6 75th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mathourain Tantonan +4.4 more in Mathoura
4.4 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mathourain Tantonan +65.1 pts higher in Mathoura
65.1% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mathourain Tantonan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mathourain Tantonan +48.3 pts higher in Mathoura
48.3% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mathourain Tantonan +72.1 pts higher in Mathoura
72.1% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mathourain Tantonan +82.2 pts higher in Mathoura
82.2% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mathourain Tantonan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mathourain Tantonan +25.0 more in Mathoura
25.0 68th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mathourain Tantonan +1 higher in Mathoura
1 50th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Mathourain Tantonan +0.3 pts higher in Tantonan
2.8% 10th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mathoura vs Tantonan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12532/mathoura/vs/SAL13769/tantonan