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Hilgay vs Tahara Bridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.9 km apart · Hilgay profile · Tahara Bridge profile

Hilgay Tahara Bridge

Hilgay and Tahara Bridge are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in health and income between them. Tahara Bridge has a much higher share of people with long-term health conditions (35.0%) and mental health conditions (20.0%), compared to 17.2% and 0.0% in Hilgay. The typical weekly family income is also far higher in Tahara Bridge at $2,749, while Hilgay's is much lower at $1,375. Hilgay is slightly younger, with more children under 15 (20.7%) and two schools within 3 km, whereas Tahara Bridge has no schools nearby.

Both areas are car-dependent and have no residents born overseas or using a language other than English at home. They have tracked similarly as very small, quiet locations since 2011, with neither having any public transport stops or routes. While Tahara Bridge has a much higher share of people with no religion (55.0%) than Hilgay (13.8%), both areas sit well above the national figure for typical resident age.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +9 larger in Hilgay gap widening
29 18th pct 20 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 20
  • Second area, 2021: 20
Median age in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +7 yrs older in Tahara Bridge gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +2.2 pts higher in Hilgay
17.2% 43rd pct 15.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Under 15 in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +5.7 pts higher in Hilgay
20.7% 74th pct 15.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Age structure

20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.7 pts 15.0%
20.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.2 pts 15.0%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) +4.7 pts ▸ 15.0%

Marital status

54.5% Married +45.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.3% Never married ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Divorced ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hilgay Tahara Bridge

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

  • 85+ in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 70–74 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 31.3% females; 60–64 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Hilgay: 18.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 18.8% females; 40–44 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Hilgay: 31.3% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 0–4 in Hilgay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Tahara Bridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

51.7% Australia +38.3 pts ▸ 90.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.3% Australian ◂ +3.3 pts 45.0%
13.8% English +26.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Scottish +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.2% German ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

69.0% English only +21.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +41.2 pts higher in Tahara Bridge
13.8% 4th pct 55.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%

Religious affiliation

13.8% No religion +41.2 pts ▸ 55.0%
24.1% Christianity +25.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.0% Not stated ◂ +11.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

14.3% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +2 more in Hilgay
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
33 11th pct
989 49th pct

Highest year of school

14.3% Year 12 +41.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Year 10 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Year 11 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.4 pts 21.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Education +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
21.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +$400 higher in Tahara Bridge gap narrowing
$725 45th pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $399
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +$625 higher in Tahara Bridge gap narrowing
$2,124 80th pct $2,749 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $2,124
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $2,749
Family income in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +$1,374 higher in Tahara Bridge gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,749 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,749
0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.4% $650–$1,499 +19.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
13.6% Under $650 +19.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +17.8 pts higher in Tahara Bridge
17.2% 10th pct 35.0% 78th pct
Mental health in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +20.0 pts higher in Tahara Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +20.0 pts higher in Tahara Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Mental health +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Other condition +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.7% None +8.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% One condition +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

22.7% 69th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge
31.8% 80th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge
13.6% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +0.3 larger in Hilgay
3.2 89th pct 2.9 81st pct
0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

75.0% Couples without children ◂ +22.6 pts 52.4%
75.0% One-parent families ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples with children +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +$78 higher in Tahara Bridge
$222 31st pct $300 57th pct
People / bedroom in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +0.40 higher in Hilgay
1.20 96th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright +25.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
90 100th pct

How people get to work

61.5% Worked at home ◂ +25.8 pts 35.7%
46.2% Car (driver) ◂ +46.2 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

100.0% 4 or more ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

17.2% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

59.1% 44th pct

Industries people work in

61.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +18.7 pts 42.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

61.5% Managers +17.0 pts ▸ 78.6%
0.0% Professionals +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +0.1 higher in Hilgay
0.1 40th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +0.1 more in Hilgay
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +8.3 pts higher in Hilgay
8.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +50.0 more in Tahara Bridge
0.0 0th pct 50.0 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +1 higher in Tahara Bridge
0 15th pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Hilgayin Tahara Bridge +0.5 pts higher in Hilgay
8.2% 72nd pct 7.7% 68th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hilgay vs Tahara Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21188/hilgay/vs/SAL22421/tahara-bridge