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Abbotsham vs North Motton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Abbotsham profile · North Motton profile

Abbotsham North Motton

North Motton and Abbotsham are neighbouring Tasmanian areas with very different social and economic profiles. North Motton is the larger of the two, with more households earning $3,000 or more a week (13.3% compared to 0.0% in Abbotsham) and a higher share of people aged 65 and over (16.9% versus 12.4%). In contrast, Abbotsham has a much higher proportion of one-parent families (20.0% against 5.8%) and people living alone (30.3% compared to 17.7%). Typical weekly household income is also well higher in Abbotsham, at $1,910 compared to $1,357 in North Motton.

These two areas share many core characteristics, as both are composed entirely of separate houses and have no public transport stops. This similarity extends to their demographics, with both areas having an identical share of children under 15 (14.6%) and the same typical household size of 2.6 people. While North Motton is slightly younger, with a typical resident aged 44 compared to 47 in Abbotsham, both areas sit well above the national figure for typical age.

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Where they differ most

Population: 336 larger in North Motton One-parent: 14.2 pts higher in Abbotsham Unpaid carers: 12.6 pts higher in Abbotsham Living alone: 12.6 pts higher in Abbotsham Renting: 11.4 pts higher in North Motton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Abbotshamin North Motton +336 larger in North Motton gap steady
89 38th pct 425 62nd pct
Median age in Abbotshamin North Motton +3 yrs older in Abbotsham gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Abbotshamin North Motton +0.7 pts higher in North Motton gap narrowing
10.1% 87th pct 10.8% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Abbotshamin North Motton +4.6 pts higher in North Motton gap steady
12.4% 23rd pct 16.9% 42nd pct
Under 15 in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap narrowing
14.6% 34th pct 14.6% 34th pct
De facto in Abbotshamin North Motton +7.1 pts higher in North Motton gap narrowing
11.3% 42nd pct 18.3% 85th pct

Age structure

41.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.3 pts 35.3%
23.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.4 pts 21.2%
12.4% Seniors (65+) +4.6 pts ▸ 16.9%
14.6% Children (0–14) even 14.6%
14.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 13.4%

Marital status

53.2% Married ◂ +5.1 pts 48.2%
32.5% Never married +5.3 pts ▸ 37.8%
7.8% Divorced +1.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +0.7 pts 4.5%
0.0% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Abbotsham North Motton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.0 pts higher in North Motton gap steady
6.7% 28th pct 7.8% 32nd pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 88.5%
3.4% England +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% New Zealand +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

58.4% Australian ◂ +8.5 pts 49.9%
49.4% English ◂ +6.4 pts 43.1%
6.7% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
3.4% Irish +5.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Dutch +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.4% German ◂ +1.5 pts 1.9%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.4 pts higher in North Motton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 36th pct
Limited English in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.4% English only +2.6 pts ▸ 96.9%
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 Abbotshamin North Motton +2.6 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
59.6% 93rd pct 56.9% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

59.6% No religion ◂ +2.6 pts 56.9%
33.7% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 36.5%
4.5% Not stated +2.1 pts ▸ 6.6%
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

Year 12 in Abbotshamin North Motton +8.1 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
35.6% 25th pct 27.6% 10th pct
Bachelor+ in Abbotshamin North Motton +5.9 pts higher in Abbotsham gap narrowing
14.3% 48th pct 8.4% 23rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Abbotshamin North Motton +1 more in North Motton
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 86 23rd pct
ICSEA in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 960 32nd pct

Highest year of school

46.6% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 46.0%
35.6% Year 12 ◂ +8.1 pts 27.6%
11.0% Year 9 or below +1.7 pts ▸ 12.6%
4.1% Year 11 +5.6 pts ▸ 9.7%

Highest qualification level

46.2% Certificate III / IV +7.8 pts ▸ 53.9%
21.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 11.8%
9.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.9 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

11.5% Engineering & related +10.9 pts ▸ 22.5%
17.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.9 pts 8.4%
7.7% Management & commerce +7.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.5% Health ◂ +5.0 pts 8.4%
13.5% Education ◂ +8.4 pts 5.1%
5.8% Architecture & building +3.8 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.7% Society & culture +1.9 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.7% Creative arts ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Abbotshamin North Motton +$115 higher in Abbotsham gap widening
$762 52nd pct $647 32nd pct
Household income in Abbotshamin North Motton +$553 higher in Abbotsham gap widening
$1,910 71st pct $1,357 37th pct
Family income in Abbotshamin North Motton +$425 higher in Abbotsham gap widening
$2,050 60th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Abbotshamin North Motton +10.5 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
19.5% 88th pct 9.0% 55th pct
High-income homes in Abbotshamin North Motton +13.3 pts higher in North Motton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 42nd pct

Household income distribution

45.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.0 pts 23.4%
27.3% $650–$1,499 +4.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Under $650 +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Personal income distribution

41.6% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
31.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 30.3%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 12.9%
7.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 3.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Abbotshamin North Motton +2.0 pts higher in North Motton
31.5% 63rd pct 33.4% 72nd pct
Mental health in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.3 pts higher in North Motton
7.9% 47th pct 9.2% 60th pct
Needs assistance in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap narrowing
4.5% 48th pct 4.5% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Arthritis +3.7 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.1% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 11.5%
7.9% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
5.6% Other condition +3.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.7% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 2.8%
0.0% Diabetes +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.5% None ◂ +7.1 pts 61.4%
20.2% One condition +4.2 pts ▸ 24.5%
9.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.9 pts 6.1%
0.0% Three or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.8 pts higher in North Motton gap steady
15.6% 37th pct 17.4% 46th pct
Unpaid carers in Abbotshamin North Motton +12.6 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
24.7% 97th pct 12.0% 42nd pct
Unpaid child care in Abbotshamin North Motton +4.1 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
29.9% 73rd pct 25.8% 53rd pct
Defence service in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.4 pts higher in North Motton
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 36th pct
Housework 15h+ in Abbotshamin North Motton +4.9 pts higher in North Motton gap widening
23.4% 45th pct 28.3% 72nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Abbotshamin North Motton +37 larger in North Motton
9 58th pct 46 76th pct
Median age in Abbotshamin North Motton even
20 yrs 25th pct 20 yrs 25th pct
Year 12 in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 48.3% 68th pct
Unemployment in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Abbotshamin North Motton +$80 higher in North Motton
$450 25th pct $530 36th pct
Household income in Abbotshamin North Motton +$376 higher in Abbotsham
$2,625 82nd pct $2,249 71st pct
Indigenous language in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Abbotshamin North Motton +14.2 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
20.0% 87th pct 5.8% 25th pct
Living alone in Abbotshamin North Motton +12.6 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
30.3% 72nd pct 17.7% 28th pct

Family composition

50.7% Couples with children +6.5 pts ▸ 57.2%
30.7% Couples without children +6.1 pts ▸ 36.7%
20.0% One-parent families ◂ +14.2 pts 5.8%
6.7% Other families ◂ +5.8 pts 0.8%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +5.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
30.3% 1 person ◂ +12.6 pts 17.7%
21.2% 3 people ◂ +2.2 pts 19.0%
0.0% 4 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
9.1% 5 people ◂ +0.9 pts 8.2%
0.0% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Abbotshamin North Motton +$35 higher in North Motton
$230 34th pct $265 45th pct
Mortgage in Abbotshamin North Motton +$150 higher in Abbotsham gap widening
$1,450 38th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Abbotshamin North Motton +0.10 higher in North Motton gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Abbotshamin North Motton +11.4 pts higher in North Motton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.4% 32nd pct
Owned outright in Abbotshamin North Motton +3.5 pts higher in North Motton gap narrowing
36.4% 36th pct 39.9% 46th pct
Separate houses in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Abbotshamin North Motton +9.1 pts higher in Abbotsham gap narrowing
93.9% 88th pct 84.8% 65th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.9 pts 38.6%
36.4% Owned outright +3.5 pts ▸ 39.9%
0.0% Rented +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Other tenure +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

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

63.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.7 pts 51.9%
30.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 29.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% 5 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.3% $1,000–$1,799 +24.5 pts ▸ 55.7%
43.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +30.6 pts 13.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Abbotshamin North Motton +7.9 pts higher in North Motton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 19th pct
PT commute in Abbotshamin North Motton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Abbotshamin North Motton
83 98th pct —
Drive to city in Abbotshamin North Motton +5 longer in North Motton
184 96th pct 189 97th pct

How people get to work

69.8% Car (driver) ◂ +0.8 pts 69.0%
0.0% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.9 pts 4.8%
0.0% Walked +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.8 pts 31.6%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +17.5 pts 15.8%
21.2% 3 vehicles +7.3 pts ▸ 28.5%
12.1% 1 vehicle +11.3 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.6 pts higher in North Motton gap steady
28.1% 39th pct 29.6% 45th pct
Recent arrivals in Abbotshamin North Motton
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Abbotshamin North Motton +1.7 pts higher in North Motton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 37th pct
Participation in Abbotshamin North Motton +4.1 pts higher in Abbotsham gap widening
68.8% 78th pct 64.7% 65th pct
Full-time in Abbotshamin North Motton +7.2 pts higher in Abbotsham gap narrowing
62.3% 70th pct 55.0% 34th pct

Industries people work in

26.4% Retail trade ◂ +18.1 pts 8.3%
18.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.7 pts 16.2%
17.0% Construction ◂ +8.7 pts 8.3%
13.2% Health care & social assistance +0.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
5.7% Manufacturing +5.3 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.5% Education & training ◂ +2.3 pts 5.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Mining +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

20.8% Managers ◂ +2.0 pts 18.8%
15.1% Labourers +2.4 pts ▸ 17.5%
15.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 14.0%
7.5% Clerical & administrative +6.0 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.2% Professionals ◂ +7.5 pts 5.7%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers +5.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.5% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.5% Sales workers ◂ +2.3 pts 5.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Abbotshamin North Motton +2.9 pts higher in North Motton
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 42nd pct
Walk to health in Abbotshamin North Motton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Abbotshamin North Motton +14.1 more in North Motton
0.0 0th pct 14.1 51st pct
Intersections/km² in Abbotshamin North Motton +1 higher in North Motton
0 40th pct 1 54th pct
Mean slope in Abbotshamin North Motton +2.1 pts higher in North Motton
11.9% 87th pct 14.0% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Abbotsham vs North Motton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60001/abbotsham/vs/SAL60461/north-motton