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Buckland vs Woodsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Buckland profile · Woodsdale profile

Buckland Woodsdale

Buckland (Tas.) and Woodsdale are two sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Buckland (Tas.) has a much higher share of people with no religion (53.2% compared to 29.8% in Woodsdale) and more large homes, with 85.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Woodsdale has far higher typical weekly family incomes, at $1,874 compared to $1,078 in Buckland (Tas.), and a higher share of volunteers at 26.4%.

Both areas are very similar in their typical weekly personal income, which sits at around $516 to $524. They also share similar proportions of people aged 65 and over, as well as almost identical typical monthly home-loan payments. While Buckland (Tas.) has more public transport and walkable amenities, both areas are effectively the same when it comes to the lack of schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 32.6 pts higher in Buckland No religion: 23.4 pts higher in Buckland Family income: $796 higher in Woodsdale Full-time: 17.6 pts higher in Buckland No car: 4.2 pts higher in Buckland

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bucklandin Woodsdale +104 larger in Buckland gap steady
188 52nd pct 84 37th pct
Median age in Bucklandin Woodsdale +4 yrs older in Woodsdale gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.3 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
5.9% 77th pct 3.6% 64th pct
Aged 65+ in Bucklandin Woodsdale +0.9 pts higher in Buckland gap steady
22.3% 65th pct 21.4% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Bucklandin Woodsdale +7.6 pts higher in Woodsdale gap widening
18.6% 61st pct 26.2% 90th pct
De facto in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.5 pts higher in Buckland gap narrowing
20.0% 88th pct 18.5% 85th pct

Age structure

33.0% Older adults (45–64) +11.1 pts ▸ 44.0%
18.6% Children (0–14) +7.6 pts ▸ 26.2%
22.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.9 pts 21.4%
19.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.4 pts 14.3%
3.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.7% Married ◂ +0.1 pts 48.6%
26.3% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 20.8%
17.3% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 15.3%
1.9% Widowed +5.0 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Buckland Woodsdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bucklandin Woodsdale +5.5 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
9.0% 39th pct 3.6% 16th pct

Country of birth

88.8% Australia +1.6 pts ▸ 90.5%
2.1% England ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.1 pts 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

47.9% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 56.0%
43.6% English +4.0 pts ▸ 47.6%
12.8% Irish ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Scottish ◂ +8.0 pts 4.8%
2.1% German +5.0 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.2% Italian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bucklandin Woodsdale +4.3 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
4.3% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bucklandin Woodsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.6% English only ◂ +2.0 pts 91.7%
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 Bucklandin Woodsdale +23.4 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
53.2% 86th pct 29.8% 23rd pct

Religious affiliation

41.5% Christianity +22.8 pts ▸ 64.3%
53.2% No religion ◂ +23.4 pts 29.8%
5.9% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 3.6%
1.6% Buddhism ◂ +1.6 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 Bucklandin Woodsdale +12.5 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
33.3% 19th pct 20.8% 3rd pct
Bachelor+ in Bucklandin Woodsdale +6.9 pts higher in Woodsdale gap widening
8.3% 23rd pct 15.3% 52nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bucklandin Woodsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.4% Year 10 even 44.4%
33.3% Year 12 ◂ +12.5 pts 20.8%
9.2% Year 11 +4.7 pts ▸ 13.9%
13.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.0 pts 11.1%

Highest qualification level

47.1% Certificate III / IV +0.1 pts ▸ 47.2%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
18.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.9 pts 16.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
5.7% Certificate I / II +5.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.4% Engineering & related ◂ +2.0 pts 19.4%
4.3% Health +15.2 pts ▸ 19.4%
8.6% Architecture & building +5.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
5.7% Management & commerce +8.2 pts ▸ 13.9%
11.4% Society & culture ◂ +3.1 pts 8.3%
11.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Agriculture & environment +6.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
5.7% Education +5.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
5.7% Information technology ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$8 higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
$516 14th pct $524 14th pct
Household income in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$162 higher in Woodsdale gap widening
$1,012 14th pct $1,174 24th pct
Family income in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$796 higher in Woodsdale gap widening
$1,078 9th pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.2 pts higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
5.8% 36th pct 6.9% 44th pct
High-income homes in Bucklandin Woodsdale +9.5 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
9.5% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.1 pts 30.0%
23.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 22.5%
14.9% Under $650 ◂ +7.4 pts 7.5%
9.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

62.2% Under $650 ◂ +15.0 pts 47.2%
28.8% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 29.2%
12.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 11.1%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bucklandin Woodsdale +5.1 pts higher in Woodsdale
37.8% 86th pct 42.9% 93rd pct
Mental health in Bucklandin Woodsdale +0.6 pts higher in Buckland
14.9% 92nd pct 14.3% 90th pct
Needs assistance in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.9 pts higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
9.0% 87th pct 11.9% 94th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.4% Arthritis +5.9 pts ▸ 20.2%
14.9% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 14.3%
12.2% Asthma ◂ +6.3 pts 6.0%
8.0% Other condition ◂ +2.0 pts 6.0%
7.4% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 3.6%
6.4% Heart disease ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.1% Lung condition +2.6 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Stroke +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.0% None ◂ +3.1 pts 56.0%
21.8% One condition +3.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
10.1% Two conditions +0.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.0% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 6.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bucklandin Woodsdale +10.4 pts higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
16.0% 40th pct 26.4% 78th pct
Unpaid carers in Bucklandin Woodsdale +6.1 pts higher in Woodsdale gap widening
14.7% 71st pct 20.8% 91st pct
Unpaid child care in Bucklandin Woodsdale +4.8 pts higher in Buckland gap steady
25.6% 52nd pct 20.8% 29th pct
Defence service in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.6 pts higher in Buckland
2.6% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bucklandin Woodsdale +5.2 pts higher in Woodsdale gap widening
29.5% 77th pct 34.7% 89th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bucklandin Woodsdale +8 larger in Buckland
11 60th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Bucklandin Woodsdale +11 yrs older in Woodsdale
38 yrs 76th pct 49 yrs 86th pct
Median income in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$675 higher in Buckland
$1,125 86th pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$299 higher in Buckland
$1,024 19th pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bucklandin Woodsdale +0.1 larger in Buckland gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.6 pts higher in Buckland gap narrowing
8.7% 37th pct 6.2% 26th pct
Living alone in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.6 pts higher in Woodsdale gap steady
32.4% 78th pct 35.0% 84th pct

Family composition

59.1% Couples with children ◂ +11.4 pts 47.7%
34.2% Couples without children +11.9 pts ▸ 46.2%
8.7% One-parent families ◂ +2.6 pts 6.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.2% 2 people ◂ +5.7 pts 37.5%
32.4% 1 person +2.6 pts ▸ 35.0%
17.6% 4 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% 3 people +1.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.1% 5 people ◂ +0.6 pts 7.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$50 higher in Buckland
$200 25th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Bucklandin Woodsdale +$3 higher in Woodsdale gap steady
$1,081 18th pct $1,084 18th pct
People / bedroom in Bucklandin Woodsdale +0.10 higher in Buckland gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bucklandin Woodsdale +5.1 pts higher in Buckland gap narrowing
17.6% 53rd pct 12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.8 pts higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
43.2% 56th pct 45.0% 61st pct
Separate houses in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.4 pts higher in Woodsdale gap narrowing
98.6% 61st pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bucklandin Woodsdale +32.6 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
85.1% 66th pct 52.5% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.2% Owned outright +1.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
35.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.6 pts 27.5%
17.6% Rented ◂ +5.1 pts 12.5%
4.1% Other tenure +8.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

98.6% Separate house +1.4 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

47.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 42.5%
29.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.7 pts 15.0%
18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 10.0%
18.9% 5 or more ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.5% $200–$349 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
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

0.0% Under $1,000 +81.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
38.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bucklandin Woodsdale +4.2 pts higher in Buckland gap narrowing
4.2% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bucklandin Woodsdale +6.9 pts higher in Woodsdale gap widening
14.1% 42nd pct 21.1% 63rd pct
PT commute in Bucklandin Woodsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2 more in Buckland
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bucklandin Woodsdale +10.64 more in Buckland
10.64 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bucklandin Woodsdale +127.7 more in Buckland
127.7 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2 more in Buckland
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Bucklandin Woodsdale
83 98th pct —
Drive to city in Bucklandin Woodsdale
— 49 38th pct

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +1.8 pts 60.5%
14.1% Worked at home +6.9 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.1% Walked ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.0 pts 26.5%
16.7% 3 vehicles +21.6 pts ▸ 38.2%
22.2% 4 or more ◂ +10.5 pts 11.8%
16.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.0 pts 14.7%
4.2% No vehicle ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bucklandin Woodsdale +6.2 pts higher in Buckland gap narrowing
36.2% 68th pct 30.0% 46th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bucklandin Woodsdale +4.5 pts higher in Buckland gap widening
4.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bucklandin Woodsdale +3.6 pts higher in Buckland gap steady
56.4% 36th pct 52.8% 27th pct
Full-time in Bucklandin Woodsdale +17.6 pts higher in Buckland gap steady
62.4% 71st pct 44.7% 8th pct

Industries people work in

15.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.4 pts ▸ 23.7%
14.1% Construction +6.9 pts ▸ 21.1%
10.6% Health care & social assistance +5.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 13.2%
10.6% Professional & technical ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Retail trade +4.6 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other services ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Mining ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.6% Technicians & trades +6.0 pts ▸ 23.7%
16.5% Managers +4.6 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers +14.0 pts ▸ 21.1%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 7.9%
9.4% Professionals +1.1 pts ▸ 10.5%
5.9% Community & personal service +4.6 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.4% Labourers ◂ +1.5 pts 7.9%
3.5% Sales workers +4.4 pts ▸ 7.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.6 higher in Buckland
1.6 63rd pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1.6 more in Buckland
1.7 64th pct 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Bucklandin Woodsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bucklandin Woodsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bucklandin Woodsdale +34.8 pts higher in Buckland
34.8% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bucklandin Woodsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bucklandin Woodsdale +44.8 pts higher in Buckland
46.0% 63rd pct 1.2% 34th pct
Walk to health in Bucklandin Woodsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bucklandin Woodsdale +71.9 more in Buckland
95.7 87th pct 23.8 66th pct
Intersections/km² in Bucklandin Woodsdale +1 higher in Woodsdale
0 26th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Bucklandin Woodsdale +2.8 pts higher in Woodsdale
9.8% 80th pct 12.6% 88th pct

Compare Buckland with nearby areas

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Compare Woodsdale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buckland vs Woodsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60082/buckland/vs/SAL60765/woodsdale