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Birralee vs Quamby Bend

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Birralee profile · Quamby Bend profile

Birralee Quamby Bend

Birralee and Quamby Bend are two neighbouring Tasmanian areas with very different profiles. Birralee is much older, with a typical resident aged 47 and a high share of seniors at 24.9%. In contrast, Quamby Bend is much younger, with a typical resident aged 35. There is also a large gap in wealth; the typical weekly household income in Quamby Bend is $1,937, which is far higher than the $933 seen in Birralee. Quamby Bend also has a more qualified workforce, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 13.3% in Birralee.

Both areas share a similar level of education, with about 33% of residents completing Year 12. They also both have no public transport stops and are roughly the same distance from the city. While they share these basics, they have moved in different directions recently. Quamby Bend has seen a huge surge in mobility, with 57.1% of people moving there in the last five years, compared to just 25.4% in Birralee.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,004 higher in Quamby Bend Recent movers: 31.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend Participation: 30.4 pts higher in Quamby Bend Full-time: 27.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend Population: 149 larger in Birralee

Demographics & Identity

Population in Birraleein Quamby Bend +149 larger in Birralee gap steady
177 51st pct 28 18th pct
Median age in Birraleein Quamby Bend +12 yrs older in Birralee gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Birraleein Quamby Bend even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Birraleein Quamby Bend +14.1 pts higher in Birralee gap widening
24.9% 74th pct 10.7% 18th pct
Under 15 in Birraleein Quamby Bend +8.5 pts higher in Birralee gap narrowing
19.2% 65th pct 10.7% 18th pct
De facto in Birraleein Quamby Bend +17.9 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
25.0% 94th pct 42.9% 100th pct

Age structure

35.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
24.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.1 pts 10.7%
9.6% Youth (15–24) +11.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 17.9%
19.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.5 pts 10.7%

Marital status

39.3% Married +8.3 pts ▸ 47.6%
28.7% Never married +19.0 pts ▸ 47.6%
20.7% Divorced +7.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
3.3% Separated +15.7 pts ▸ 19.0%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Birralee Quamby Bend

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Birraleein Quamby Bend +11.3 pts higher in Birralee gap widening
11.3% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

87.0% Australia +2.3 pts ▸ 89.3%
3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 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

53.7% English +17.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
31.6% Australian +32.6 pts ▸ 64.3%
19.2% Scottish ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
13.0% Irish ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% German ◂ +4.0 pts 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 Birraleein Quamby Bend even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Birraleein Quamby Bend even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.2% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Birraleein Quamby Bend +13.6 pts higher in Birralee gap narrowing
56.5% 90th pct 42.9% 57th pct

Religious affiliation

34.5% Christianity +22.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
56.5% No religion ◂ +13.6 pts 42.9%
13.0% Not stated ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in Birraleein Quamby Bend +0.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
33.1% 19th pct 33.3% 19th pct
Bachelor+ in Birraleein Quamby Bend +10.5 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
13.3% 45th pct 23.8% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.4% Year 10 ◂ +27.1 pts 14.3%
33.1% Year 12 +0.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.3% Year 11 +18.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
6.2% Year 9 or below +8.1 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

48.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Bachelor degree +31.5 pts ▸ 41.7%
10.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.6% Agriculture & environment +17.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.3% Engineering & related ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
15.2% Education ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Society & culture ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Architecture & building ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Management & commerce ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Birraleein Quamby Bend +$344 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$531 15th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Birraleein Quamby Bend +$1,004 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$933 11th pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Birraleein Quamby Bend +$783 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$1,300 15th pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Birraleein Quamby Bend even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Birraleein Quamby Bend
8.5% 25th pct —

Household income distribution

22.5% $1,500–$2,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
29.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
26.8% Under $650 ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

58.0% Under $650 +8.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
30.0% $650–$1,499 +36.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Birraleein Quamby Bend +3.6 pts higher in Birralee
32.2% 67th pct 28.6% 49th pct
Mental health in Birraleein Quamby Bend +6.8 pts higher in Birralee
6.8% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Birraleein Quamby Bend +17.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
7.3% 77th pct 25.0% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.1% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 10.7%
11.3% Asthma ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.5% Heart disease ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% Cancer ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.9% None +8.0 pts ▸ 67.9%
23.2% One condition ◂ +12.4 pts 10.7%
6.8% Two conditions +7.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.4% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Birraleein Quamby Bend +10.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
22.7% 69th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Birraleein Quamby Bend +14.5 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
9.3% 22nd pct 23.8% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Birraleein Quamby Bend +6.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
26.7% 57th pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Birraleein Quamby Bend +4.8 pts higher in Birralee
4.8% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Birraleein Quamby Bend +2.1 pts higher in Birralee gap narrowing
30.7% 81st pct 28.6% 73rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Birraleein Quamby Bend
64 yrs 98th pct —
Median income in Birraleein Quamby Bend
$225 2nd pct —
Household income in Birraleein Quamby Bend
$450 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Birraleein Quamby Bend +0.4 larger in Quamby Bend gap widening
2.6 57th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Birraleein Quamby Bend +7.6 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
9.0% 39th pct 16.7% 78th pct
Living alone in Birraleein Quamby Bend
25.4% 56th pct —

Family composition

59.0% Couples with children ◂ +4.9 pts 54.2%
29.9% Couples without children +11.8 pts ▸ 41.7%
9.0% One-parent families +7.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

7.0% 4 people +43.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.0% 2 people ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
25.4% 1 person ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% 3 people ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% 6 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Birraleein Quamby Bend +$120 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$170 18th pct $290 54th pct
Mortgage in Birraleein Quamby Bend +$324 higher in Birralee
$1,083 18th pct $759 8th pct
People / bedroom in Birraleein Quamby Bend even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Birraleein Quamby Bend
4.2% 10th pct —
Owned outright in Birraleein Quamby Bend
47.9% 70th pct —
Separate houses in Birraleein Quamby Bend
97.2% 53rd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Birraleein Quamby Bend
59.2% 13th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

43.7% Owned with a mortgage +6.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
4.2% Rented +45.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.9% Owned outright ◂ +47.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.2% Separate house +2.8 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

42.3% 3 bedrooms +107.7 pts ▸ 150.0%
16.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
15.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
14.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +175.0 pts ▸ 175.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.4% Under $1,000 +26.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
9.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Birraleein Quamby Bend
7.0% 82nd pct —
Work from home in Birraleein Quamby Bend +9.7 pts higher in Birralee
9.7% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Birraleein Quamby Bend
— 59 85th pct
Drive to city in Birraleein Quamby Bend +7 longer in Birralee
138 87th pct 131 86th pct

How people get to work

72.2% Car (driver) ◂ +2.2 pts 70.0%
0.0% Walked +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
9.7% Worked at home ◂ +9.7 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%

Motor vehicles per home

25.4% 1 vehicle +12.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
26.8% 2 vehicles +10.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
19.7% 4 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
26.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% No vehicle ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Birraleein Quamby Bend +31.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
25.4% 30th pct 57.1% 95th pct
Recent arrivals in Birraleein Quamby Bend
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Birraleein Quamby Bend
10.8% 91st pct —
Participation in Birraleein Quamby Bend +30.4 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
55.3% 33rd pct 85.7% 100th pct
Full-time in Birraleein Quamby Bend +27.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend
52.8% 25th pct 80.0% 97th pct

Industries people work in

11.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
22.2% Construction ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
15.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Retail trade +5.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.3% Other services ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.8% Managers +19.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.9% Professionals +16.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.8% Labourers ◂ +5.8 pts 15.0%
15.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Sales workers +10.8 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.9% Community & personal service ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
6.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Birraleein Quamby Bend +1.0 pts higher in Birralee
1.0% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Birraleein Quamby Bend +16.9 more in Birralee
16.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Birraleein Quamby Bend even
0 25th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Birraleein Quamby Bend +5.6 pts higher in Birralee
12.3% 88th pct 6.7% 60th pct

Compare Birralee with nearby areas

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Compare Quamby Bend with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Birralee vs Quamby Bend [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60047/birralee/vs/SAL60528/quamby-bend