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Avoca vs Ben Lomond

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Avoca profile · Ben Lomond profile

Avoca Ben Lomond

Avoca (Tas.) and Ben Lomond (Tas.) are two sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Ben Lomond (Tas.) is very small with only 12 people, while Avoca (Tas.) has 192 residents. There are sharp differences in wealth; typical weekly household income in Ben Lomond (Tas.) is $3,749, which is far higher than the $866 in Avoca (Tas.). Residents in Avoca (Tas.) are also far older, with a typical age of 50 compared to 40 in Ben Lomond (Tas.).

Daily life is quite similar in both places as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store. Both areas are mostly car-dependent, though Avoca (Tas.) is slightly more walkable and has more public transport options. While Ben Lomond (Tas.) has more people per home, with an average of 3.0 compared to 2.1 in Avoca (Tas.), both areas have a similar terrain slope of around 7%.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $814 higher in Ben Lomond Household income: $2,883 higher in Ben Lomond Family income: $3,625 higher in Ben Lomond Population: 180 larger in Avoca Household size: 0.9 larger in Ben Lomond

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avocain Ben Lomond +180 larger in Avoca gap narrowing
192 52nd pct 12 9th pct
Median age in Avocain Ben Lomond +10 yrs older in Avoca
50 yrs 71st pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Avocain Ben Lomond
2.1% 52nd pct —
Aged 65+ in Avocain Ben Lomond
22.4% 66th pct —
Under 15 in Avocain Ben Lomond
17.7% 54th pct —
De facto in Avocain Ben Lomond
20.0% 88th pct —

Age structure

17.7% Children (0–14) +24.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
22.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
15.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

41.0% Never married +31.8 pts ▸ 72.7%
41.6% Married +3.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
8.4% Widowed ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Divorced ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Separated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Avoca Ben Lomond

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Avocain Ben Lomond
7.8% 33rd pct —

Country of birth

78.1% Australia ◂ +53.1 pts 25.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

44.3% English ◂ +44.3 pts 0.0%
38.5% Australian ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Irish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% German ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Avocain Ben Lomond
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Avocain Ben Lomond
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

85.9% English only ◂ +10.9 pts 75.0%
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 Avocain Ben Lomond
49.5% 77th pct —

Religious affiliation

49.5% No religion +25.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
14.6% Not stated +43.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
34.9% Christianity ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Buddhism ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Avocain Ben Lomond
26.3% 9th pct —
Bachelor+ in Avocain Ben Lomond
7.2% 19th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.3% Year 12 +10.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
30.6% Year 10 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.8% Year 11 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

7.4% Postgraduate degree +30.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
10.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
4.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.2% Society & culture ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
11.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Management & commerce ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% Health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Education ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Creative arts ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Avocain Ben Lomond +$814 higher in Ben Lomond
$435 7th pct $1,249 91st pct
Household income in Avocain Ben Lomond +$2,883 higher in Ben Lomond
$866 8th pct $3,749 100th pct
Family income in Avocain Ben Lomond +$3,625 higher in Ben Lomond
$1,125 10th pct $4,750 100th pct
High earners in Avocain Ben Lomond
0.0% 0th pct —
High-income homes in Avocain Ben Lomond
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

54.8% Under $650 ◂ +54.8 pts 0.0%
21.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Avocain Ben Lomond
35.4% 79th pct —
Mental health in Avocain Ben Lomond
12.5% 86th pct —
Needs assistance in Avocain Ben Lomond
10.4% 90th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Diabetes ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
14.1% Arthritis ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
12.5% Mental health ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Stroke ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.6% None +34.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
19.8% One condition ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Three or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Avocain Ben Lomond
16.9% 44th pct —
Unpaid carers in Avocain Ben Lomond
14.5% 68th pct —
Unpaid child care in Avocain Ben Lomond
18.7% 22nd pct —
Defence service in Avocain Ben Lomond
4.3% 74th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Avocain Ben Lomond
16.9% 14th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Avocain Ben Lomond +4 larger in Avoca
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Avocain Ben Lomond
42 yrs 80th pct —
Median income in Avocain Ben Lomond
$474 29th pct —
Household income in Avocain Ben Lomond
$724 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Avocain Ben Lomond +0.9 larger in Ben Lomond
2.1 19th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Avocain Ben Lomond
14.0% 68th pct —
Living alone in Avocain Ben Lomond
29.5% 70th pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Avocain Ben Lomond
$180 20th pct —
Mortgage in Avocain Ben Lomond
$675 6th pct —
People / bedroom in Avocain Ben Lomond +0.20 higher in Avoca
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Avocain Ben Lomond
15.4% 46th pct —
Owned outright in Avocain Ben Lomond
51.3% 77th pct —
Separate houses in Avocain Ben Lomond
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Avocain Ben Lomond
70.5% 28th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Avocain Ben Lomond
6.5% 80th pct —
Work from home in Avocain Ben Lomond
16.1% 49th pct —
PT commute in Avocain Ben Lomond
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Avocain Ben Lomond +2 more in Avoca
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Avocain Ben Lomond +10.42 more in Avoca
10.42 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Avocain Ben Lomond +125.0 more in Avoca
125.0 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Avocain Ben Lomond +1 more in Avoca
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Avocain Ben Lomond
16 54th pct —
Drive to city in Avocain Ben Lomond
101 70th pct —

How people get to work

58.1% Car (driver) ◂ +58.1 pts 0.0%
16.1% Worked at home ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Walked ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Avocain Ben Lomond
24.3% 26th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Avocain Ben Lomond
4.5% 62nd pct —
Participation in Avocain Ben Lomond
40.4% 9th pct —
Full-time in Avocain Ben Lomond
50.0% 15th pct —

Industries people work in

38.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%
17.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Construction ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.8% Labourers ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
21.0% Managers ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
17.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
12.9% Professionals ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Sales workers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.3% Community & personal service ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Avocain Ben Lomond +2.6 higher in Avoca
2.6 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Avocain Ben Lomond +2.3 more in Avoca
2.3 68th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Avocain Ben Lomond +74.0 pts higher in Avoca
74.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Avocain Ben Lomond +75.5 pts higher in Avoca
75.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Avocain Ben Lomond +10.4 more in Avoca
93.8 87th pct 83.3 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Avocain Ben Lomond even
0 8th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Avocain Ben Lomond +0.6 pts higher in Ben Lomond
6.4% 58th pct 7.0% 63rd pct

Compare Avoca with nearby areas

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Compare Ben Lomond with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avoca vs Ben Lomond [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60023/avoca/vs/SAL60041/ben-lomond