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Moama vs Thyra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Moama profile · Thyra profile

Moama Thyra

Moama and Thyra are two very different types of places located about 20 km apart. Moama is a larger hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 35 in Thyra. Life in Moama is more connected; it is mostly car-dependent but has several schools, 13 public transport routes, and a typical monthly home loan payment that is far higher in Moama at $1,627. Thyra is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no public transport stops or schools within 3 km, and a typical monthly loan payment of just $650.

While the gap in home loan payments is wide, the two areas are more alike in their finances, with typical personal weekly incomes sitting at $686 in Moama and $725 in Thyra. Both areas also lack homes within a 15 minute walk of health services. These similarities exist alongside a widening gap in the age of residents, as the typical person in Moama is now 14 years older than the typical resident in Thyra.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moamain Thyra +7,196 larger in Moama gap widening
7,213 87th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,559
  • First area, 2016: 6,162
  • First area, 2021: 7,213
  • Second area, 2016: 14
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Moamain Thyra +14 yrs older in Moama gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Moamain Thyra
3.9% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
Aged 65+ in Moamain Thyra
29.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.9%
Under 15 in Moamain Thyra
17.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
De facto in Moamain Thyra
12.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%

Age structure

18.9% Young adults (25–44) +28.2 pts ▸ 47.1%
29.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
25.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.8 pts 23.5%
17.1% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

55.8% Married +5.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
24.9% Never married +13.6 pts ▸ 38.5%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.6% Widowed ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Separated ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Moama Thyra

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

  • 85+ in Moama: 1.3% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Moama: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 80–84 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Moama: 3.4% males, 3.1% females; 75–79 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Moama: 4.3% males, 4.5% females; 70–74 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Moama: 4.0% males, 3.9% females; 65–69 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Moama: 3.5% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Moama: 2.9% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Moama: 2.7% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Moama: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Moama: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Moama: 2.6% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Moama: 2.2% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Moama: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Moama: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 20–24 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Moama: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Moama: 2.9% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Moama: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 5–9 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Moama: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Thyra: 0.0% males, 100.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moamain Thyra
7.8% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%

Country of birth

85.0% Australia +15.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.4% England ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

43.0% English +27.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
41.8% Australian +22.9 pts ▸ 64.7%
11.7% Irish +11.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
11.5% Scottish ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Italian ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Moamain Thyra
3.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
Limited English in Moamain Thyra
0.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

90.8% English only +9.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Moamain Thyra
39.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.7%

Religious affiliation

51.6% Christianity +19.0 pts ▸ 70.6%
39.7% No religion ◂ +4.4 pts 35.3%
7.3% Not stated ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

37.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
Bachelor+ in Moamain Thyra
14.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
Schools/1k kids in Moamain Thyra
1.62 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Moamain Thyra +9 more in Moama
9 78th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Moamain Thyra
469 68th pct
998 55th pct

Highest year of school

37.9% Year 12 +23.7 pts ▸ 61.5%
17.0% Year 11 +21.4 pts ▸ 38.5%
22.4% Year 10 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
14.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.6% Bachelor degree +38.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
37.0% Certificate III / IV +20.2 pts ▸ 57.1%
14.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.1% Agriculture & environment +67.3 pts ▸ 71.4%
14.3% Management & commerce +28.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
14.6% Engineering & related ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
11.3% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Education ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.9% Architecture & building ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moamain Thyra +$39 higher in Thyra gap narrowing
$686 38th pct $725 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $473
  • First area, 2016: $596
  • First area, 2021: $686
  • Second area, 2016: $362
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Household income in Moamain Thyra +$277 higher in Thyra gap widening
$1,348 36th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $871
  • First area, 2016: $1,148
  • First area, 2021: $1,348
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Moamain Thyra +$119 higher in Moama gap widening
$1,744 41st pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,075
  • First area, 2016: $1,411
  • First area, 2021: $1,744
  • Second area, 2016: $1,499
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
High earners in Moamain Thyra
8.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
High-income homes in Moamain Thyra
15.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%

Household income distribution

32.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
25.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.1 pts 0.0%
18.4% Under $650 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
8.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.6% $650–$1,499 +31.0 pts ▸ 61.5%
43.8% Under $650 ◂ +13.1 pts 30.8%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moamain Thyra
32.5% 68th pct
Mental health in Moamain Thyra
7.6% 45th pct
Needs assistance in Moamain Thyra
5.3% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.6% Mental health +21.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
6.6% Other condition +16.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
8.8% Asthma +8.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.4% Arthritis ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% Heart disease ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.1% None +17.4 pts ▸ 76.5%
21.0% One condition ◂ +3.4 pts 17.6%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Three or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moamain Thyra
14.7% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
Unpaid carers in Moamain Thyra
11.7% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Moamain Thyra
23.7% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
Defence service in Moamain Thyra
3.0% 56th pct
Housework 15h+ in Moamain Thyra
23.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Moamain Thyra +280 larger in Moama
280 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Moamain Thyra
22 yrs 33rd pct
34.1% 35th pct
Unemployment in Moamain Thyra
3.2% 22nd pct
Median income in Moamain Thyra
$494 31st pct
Household income in Moamain Thyra
$1,625 47th pct
Indigenous language in Moamain Thyra
2.5% 41st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Moamain Thyra +0.8 larger in Thyra gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.2 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
One-parent in Moamain Thyra
9.7% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Moamain Thyra
24.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%

Family composition

51.9% Couples with children +48.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.7% Couples without children ◂ +2.4 pts 35.3%
9.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

12.4% 4 people +37.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.5% 2 people ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
24.9% 1 person ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
12.4% 3 people ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% 5 people ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moamain Thyra +$115 higher in Moama
$315 61st pct $200 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: $220
  • First area, 2016: $270
  • First area, 2021: $315
  • Second area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Moamain Thyra +$977 higher in Moama
$1,627 50th pct $650 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,560
  • First area, 2021: $1,627
  • Second area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in Moamain Thyra +0.20 higher in Thyra gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
20.2% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
Owned outright in Moamain Thyra
43.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.7%
  • First area, 2016: 40.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.6%
Separate houses in Moamain Thyra
86.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.6%
  • First area, 2016: 84.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.7%
3+ bedrooms in Moamain Thyra
77.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.7%
  • First area, 2016: 74.8%
  • First area, 2021: 77.5%

How homes are owned or rented

43.6% Owned outright +6.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage +19.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.2% Rented ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Other tenure ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

86.7% Separate house +13.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.1% 3 bedrooms +60.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.0% 4 bedrooms +16.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% 5 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
28.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
16.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
7.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

4.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
Work from home in Moamain Thyra
9.7% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
PT commute in Moamain Thyra
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Moamain Thyra +54 more in Moama
54 87th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moamain Thyra +7.49 more in Moama
7.49 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moamain Thyra +409.0 more in Moama
409.0 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moamain Thyra +13 more in Moama
13 86th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

9.7% Worked at home +61.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
68.0% Car (driver) ◂ +68.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Walked ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
34.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% No vehicle ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moamain Thyra
42.6% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.1%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.6%
Recent arrivals in Moamain Thyra
13.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moamain Thyra
3.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Moamain Thyra
54.4% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.1%
  • First area, 2016: 52.9%
  • First area, 2021: 54.4%
Full-time in Moamain Thyra
54.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.0%
  • First area, 2016: 60.9%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%

Industries people work in

5.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +94.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.6% Construction ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Retail trade ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.9% Manufacturing ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Administrative & support ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.2% Managers +83.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.3% Professionals ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
15.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.0% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.1% Sales workers ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Moamain Thyra +3.2 higher in Moama
3.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Moamain Thyra +2.9 more in Moama
2.9 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Moamain Thyra +25.1 pts higher in Moama
25.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moamain Thyra +31.7 pts higher in Moama
31.7% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moamain Thyra +64.2 pts higher in Moama
64.2% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moamain Thyra +32.0 pts higher in Moama
32.0% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moamain Thyra +71.9 pts higher in Moama
71.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Moamain Thyra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moamain Thyra +12.8 more in Moama
12.8 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Moamain Thyra +3 higher in Moama
3 61st pct 0 25th pct
Mean slope in Moamain Thyra +0.2 pts higher in Thyra
2.6% 7th pct 2.8% 10th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moama vs Thyra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12665/moama/vs/SAL13874/thyra