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Allens Rivulet vs Sandfly

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.3 km apart · Allens Rivulet profile · Sandfly profile

Allens Rivulet Sandfly

Allens Rivulet and Sandfly are neighbouring rural areas in Tasmania. Allens Rivulet has a more qualified workforce, with 66.8% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 56.4% in Sandfly, and a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. Sandfly is more accessible, as it has more public transport stops and a far higher number of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Rent is far higher in Sandfly, where the typical weekly rent is $420, while in Allens Rivulet it is much lower at $240.

These two areas share a very similar social makeup, with almost identical typical weekly incomes and a similar number of people per home. They also both have about the same proportion of children and seniors. While Sandfly has a higher share of First Nations people, the typical First Nations resident in Allens Rivulet is far older. Over time, the gaps in housing and transport have remained a key difference between these two neighbours.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 1.8 pts higher in Allens Rivulet Limited English: 0.9 pts higher in Sandfly Rent: $180 higher in Sandfly Recent arrivals: 8.3 pts higher in Sandfly No car: 1.7 pts higher in Allens Rivulet

Demographics & Identity

Population in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +170 larger in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
506 65th pct 336 60th pct
Median age in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1 yrs older in Allens Rivulet gap steady
44 yrs 46th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.3 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
3.0% 60th pct 6.3% 78th pct
Aged 65+ in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.1 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
14.4% 30th pct 14.3% 30th pct
Under 15 in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.5 pts higher in Sandfly gap steady
18.0% 56th pct 18.5% 60th pct
De facto in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.6 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
16.4% 77th pct 14.8% 70th pct

Age structure

36.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.3 pts 31.8%
19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.4 pts 17.6%
18.0% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
14.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.3 pts 11.3%
14.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.1 pts 14.3%

Marital status

50.1% Married +0.4 pts ▸ 50.6%
34.9% Never married +0.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
8.1% Divorced +3.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +2.6 pts 1.5%
2.4% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%

Age & sex structure

Allens Rivulet Sandfly

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +4.1 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
14.8% 64th pct 10.7% 47th pct

Country of birth

82.0% Australia +2.5 pts ▸ 84.5%
8.3% England ◂ +5.0 pts 3.3%
0.6% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% South Africa +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%

Ancestry

45.1% English +4.0 pts ▸ 49.1%
45.1% Australian ◂ +0.4 pts 44.6%
12.8% Irish ◂ +2.1 pts 10.7%
8.7% Scottish +2.0 pts ▸ 10.7%
5.7% German ◂ +0.1 pts 5.7%
2.8% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 1.2%
2.8% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%
0.0% Chinese +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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 Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.1 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
2.0% 40th pct 5.1% 60th pct
Limited English in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.9 pts higher in Sandfly gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 75th pct

Language used at home

93.9% English only ◂ +3.4 pts 90.5%
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 Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.8 pts higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
60.5% 94th pct 61.3% 95th pct

Religious affiliation

60.5% No religion +0.8 pts ▸ 61.3%
31.4% Christianity ◂ +0.8 pts 30.7%
6.3% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Islam +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Judaism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +10.4 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
66.8% 88th pct 56.4% 74th pct
Bachelor+ in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +6.6 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
35.4% 89th pct 28.8% 84th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

66.8% Year 12 ◂ +10.4 pts 56.4%
17.1% Year 10 +5.6 pts ▸ 22.8%
5.1% Year 9 or below +4.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.6% Year 11 +1.1 pts ▸ 7.7%

Highest qualification level

32.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.4 pts 28.6%
22.0% Certificate III / IV +7.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 13.5%
13.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.4 pts 7.8%
6.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 4.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

18.1% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 pts 9.4%
11.8% Management & commerce +2.2 pts ▸ 14.1%
12.5% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.5% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.7% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 5.2%
7.0% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.1 pts 2.1%
3.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.4% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

Income

Personal income in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$5 higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
$869 69th pct $874 70th pct
Household income in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$89 higher in Allens Rivulet gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $2,161 82nd pct
Family income in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$217 higher in Allens Rivulet gap widening
$2,433 79th pct $2,216 70th pct
High earners in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +2.4 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
12.4% 71st pct 14.8% 79th pct
High-income homes in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.8 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
27.7% 78th pct 27.0% 77th pct

Household income distribution

37.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 32.2%
22.0% $650–$1,499 +2.4 pts ▸ 24.3%
13.9% $3,000–$3,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 16.5%
13.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 10.4%
13.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.8 pts 3.5%

Personal income distribution

37.8% Under $650 ◂ +1.2 pts 36.5%
30.4% $650–$1,499 +3.2 pts ▸ 33.6%
22.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 19.6%
1.7% $3,000 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.3 pts higher in Allens Rivulet
28.3% 47th pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +2.1 pts higher in Allens Rivulet
10.5% 72nd pct 8.3% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.8 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
3.8% 40th pct 3.0% 31st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 8.6%
10.5% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 8.3%
10.1% Other condition ◂ +4.4 pts 5.7%
7.1% Asthma +1.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 1.2%
2.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.5 pts 0.9%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.8% None ◂ +0.6 pts 65.2%
20.0% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 18.2%
5.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 4.2%
2.6% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.7 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
24.9% 75th pct 23.2% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.2 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
13.1% 53rd pct 16.2% 80th pct
Unpaid child care in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +5.7 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
29.0% 69th pct 34.7% 87th pct
Defence service in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.4 pts higher in Sandfly
5.3% 83rd pct 6.7% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.3 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap steady
27.3% 67th pct 24.0% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +6 larger in Sandfly
15 63rd pct 21 69th pct
Median age in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +13 yrs older in Allens Rivulet
47 yrs 85th pct 34 yrs 72nd pct
Median income in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$17 higher in Allens Rivulet
$850 69th pct $833 68th pct
Household income in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$625 higher in Sandfly
$1,625 47th pct $2,250 71st pct
Indigenous language in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +2.0 pts higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
8.2% 34th pct 10.1% 46th pct
Living alone in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.8 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
15.6% 21st pct 14.8% 18th pct

Family composition

66.4% Couples with children ◂ +0.6 pts 65.7%
25.0% Couples without children ◂ +0.5 pts 24.5%
8.2% One-parent families +2.0 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.8% 2 people ◂ +2.8 pts 33.0%
22.5% 4 people +0.1 pts ▸ 22.6%
19.1% 3 people +2.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
15.6% 1 person ◂ +0.8 pts 14.8%
8.1% 5 people ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%
3.5% 6 or more even 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$180 higher in Sandfly gap widening
$240 37th pct $420 86th pct
Mortgage in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +$53 higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
$1,755 58th pct $1,702 55th pct
People / bedroom in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.7 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap widening
9.8% 26th pct 6.1% 14th pct
Owned outright in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +7.1 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap steady
46.2% 65th pct 39.1% 44th pct
Separate houses in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.6 pts higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
99.4% 67th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +7.5 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
76.9% 43rd pct 84.3% 63rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.4% Owned with a mortgage +1.3 pts ▸ 48.7%
46.2% Owned outright ◂ +7.1 pts 39.1%
9.8% Rented ◂ +3.7 pts 6.1%
3.5% Other tenure ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

99.4% Separate house +0.6 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

35.8% 3 bedrooms +12.0 pts ▸ 47.8%
32.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.1 pts 27.8%
12.1% 2 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
8.1% 5 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Studio / none ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +157.1 pts ▸ 157.1%
82.4% $200–$349 ◂ +82.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% Under $200 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.9% $1,800–$2,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
32.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.8 pts 32.1%
14.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.1 pts 12.5%
14.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 14.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.7 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap widening
1.7% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.7 pts higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
12.1% 35th pct 13.9% 41st pct
PT commute in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.8 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap steady
1.8% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1 more in Sandfly
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +2.98 more in Sandfly
0.00 0th pct 2.98 69th pct
Departures/1k in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +348.2 more in Sandfly
0.0 0th pct 348.2 76th pct
PT routes in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +8 more in Sandfly
0 0th pct 8 86th pct
Stop walk in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +25 longer in Allens Rivulet
51 80th pct 26 63rd pct
Drive to city in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +4 longer in Allens Rivulet
23 20th pct 19 16th pct
Reach 30 min in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Transit to city in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly
— 89 100th pct

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) ◂ +2.0 pts 63.0%
12.1% Worked at home +1.7 pts ▸ 13.9%
5.0% Car (passenger) +0.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.5% Walked ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Bus ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.0 pts 45.9%
19.7% 3 vehicles +3.3 pts ▸ 22.9%
14.0% 4 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.0 pts 11.9%
1.7% No vehicle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +5.1 pts higher in Sandfly gap narrowing
24.7% 27th pct 29.8% 45th pct
Recent arrivals in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +8.3 pts higher in Sandfly gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 58th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.0 pts higher in Sandfly gap steady
5.0% 70th pct 6.0% 77th pct
Participation in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.3 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
70.8% 84th pct 67.5% 74th pct
Full-time in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +1.9 pts higher in Allens Rivulet gap narrowing
52.1% 22nd pct 50.3% 16th pct

Industries people work in

14.6% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 10.4%
14.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.5 pts 12.1%
10.4% Construction +4.1 pts ▸ 14.5%
9.6% Public administration & safety +2.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.1% Professional & technical ◂ +4.7 pts 6.4%
5.4% Retail trade +1.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
3.9% Manufacturing +2.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.0 pts 4.0%
2.9% Accommodation & food +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.5% Arts & recreation +1.0 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.9% Other services +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.2% Professionals ◂ +8.4 pts 24.9%
17.9% Managers +2.4 pts ▸ 20.2%
13.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.4 pts 11.6%
9.6% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.2% Labourers +3.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.6% Community & personal service +0.7 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.4% Sales workers ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.6 higher in Sandfly
0.1 33rd pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +0.5 more in Sandfly
0.0 30th pct 0.5 52nd pct
15-min city in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +17.2 pts higher in Sandfly
0.5% 57th pct 17.6% 70th pct
Walk to transit in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +11.8 pts higher in Sandfly
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 61st pct
Walk to school in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3.3 pts higher in Sandfly
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +14.9 more in Sandfly
0.0 0th pct 14.9 53rd pct
Intersections/km² in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +3 higher in Allens Rivulet
7 71st pct 4 64th pct
Mean slope in Allens Rivuletin Sandfly +2.2 pts higher in Sandfly
13.6% 90th pct 15.7% 93rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Allens Rivulet vs Sandfly [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60011/allens-rivulet/vs/SAL60583/sandfly