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Crayfish Creek vs Mawbanna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Crayfish Creek profile · Mawbanna profile

Crayfish Creek Mawbanna

Mawbanna and Crayfish Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Mawbanna is a much younger place, where the typical resident is 41 and 25% of the population are children under 15. This helps explain why homes there are larger, with 2.9 people per home, and why 33.8% of people are unpaid carers for children. In contrast, Crayfish Creek is far older, with a typical resident aged 58 and 32.4% of people aged 65 and over. Health issues are also more common in Crayfish Creek, where 57.4% of people have a long-term health condition.

Both areas are similar in that they have almost no residents who speak a language other than English. They also share a similar typical weekly income of around $940, which is close to the national figure. While they both rely on cars, Crayfish Creek has more public transport options, with 98.6% of homes within a short walk of a stop compared to none in Mawbanna. Employment patterns also differ, as Mawbanna has a far higher share of people working in agriculture and forestry.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Crayfish Creek Unpaid child care: 29.3 pts higher in Mawbanna Separate houses: 27.8 pts higher in Mawbanna Living alone: 22.8 pts higher in Crayfish Creek Aged 65+: 21.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +16 larger in Mawbanna gap narrowing
68 33rd pct 84 37th pct
Median age in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +17 yrs older in Crayfish Creek gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +0.8 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
14.7% 89th pct 15.5% 90th pct
Aged 65+ in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +21.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap widening
32.4% 88th pct 10.7% 18th pct
Under 15 in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +20.6 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
4.4% 7th pct 25.0% 88th pct
De facto in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +17.9 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
12.5% 53rd pct 30.4% 100th pct

Age structure

58.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.7 pts 32.1%
32.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.6 pts 10.7%
4.4% Children (0–14) +20.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.4% Youth (15–24) +4.6 pts ▸ 11.9%
8.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.5 pts 8.3%

Marital status

45.5% Married +2.2 pts ▸ 47.7%
33.3% Never married +8.2 pts ▸ 41.5%
12.1% Widowed ◂ +7.5 pts 4.6%
7.6% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.6% Separated ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Crayfish Creek Mawbanna

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +1.1 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap narrowing
11.8% 52nd pct 10.7% 47th pct

Country of birth

86.8% Australia ◂ +8.2 pts 78.6%
0.0% England +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
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

50.0% English ◂ +3.6 pts 46.4%
47.1% Australian ◂ +3.0 pts 44.0%
4.4% Scottish +6.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.8% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%
7.4% German ◂ +3.8 pts 3.6%
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 Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

98.5% English only ◂ +0.9 pts 97.6%
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 Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +16.7 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
50.0% 79th pct 66.7% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% No religion +16.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
52.9% Christianity ◂ +18.4 pts 34.5%
13.2% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 10.7%
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 Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +7.8 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
21.2% 3rd pct 29.0% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +2.9 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap widening
12.1% 39th pct 9.2% 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.8% Year 10 ◂ +7.4 pts 27.4%
21.2% Year 12 +7.8 pts ▸ 29.0%
24.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.9 pts 19.4%
7.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 4.8%

Highest qualification level

31.0% Certificate III / IV +10.1 pts ▸ 41.2%
27.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.9 pts 17.6%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.7% Education ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
20.7% Management & commerce ◂ +0.1 pts 20.6%
17.2% Engineering & related ◂ +8.4 pts 8.8%
10.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.4 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.8% Health ◂ +5.0 pts 8.8%
13.8% Society & culture ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Architecture & building ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$89 higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
$494 12th pct $583 22nd pct
Household income in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$12 higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
$937 11th pct $949 11th pct
Family income in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$151 higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
$974 6th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +4.6 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 29th pct
High-income homes in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

69.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +42.8 pts 26.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
11.1% Under $650 ◂ +1.1 pts 10.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.0% Under $650 +8.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 26.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +32.4 pts higher in Crayfish Creek
57.4% 100th pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +15.5 pts higher in Crayfish Creek
19.1% 100th pct 3.6% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +4.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap steady
11.8% 94th pct 7.1% 75th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Arthritis ◂ +15.5 pts 9.5%
19.1% Mental health ◂ +15.5 pts 3.6%
11.8% Asthma ◂ +2.2 pts 9.5%
11.8% Other condition ◂ +8.2 pts 3.6%
10.3% Diabetes ◂ +2.0 pts 8.3%
10.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.2 pts 7.1%
10.3% Lung condition ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.4% Cancer ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.1% None +22.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
20.6% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 20.2%
16.2% Two conditions ◂ +10.2 pts 6.0%
14.7% Three or more ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +0.2 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
15.2% 35th pct 15.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +7.9 pts higher in Mawbanna gap steady
10.6% 29th pct 18.5% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +29.3 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
4.5% 0th pct 33.8% 86th pct
Defence service in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +6.3 pts higher in Crayfish Creek
12.7% 100th pct 6.3% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +13.4 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap steady
27.3% 67th pct 13.8% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +3 larger in Mawbanna
10 59th pct 13 62nd pct
Median age in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +30 yrs older in Crayfish Creek
47 yrs 85th pct 17 yrs 14th pct
Median income in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$324 higher in Crayfish Creek
$899 73rd pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$516 higher in Mawbanna
$933 16th pct $1,449 39th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +1.1 larger in Mawbanna gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +19.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap widening
19.6% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +22.8 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap widening
36.1% 86th pct 13.3% 14th pct

Family composition

73.9% Couples without children ◂ +48.2 pts 25.7%
23.9% Couples with children +44.7 pts ▸ 68.6%
19.6% One-parent families ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

47.2% 2 people ◂ +3.9 pts 43.3%
36.1% 1 person ◂ +22.8 pts 13.3%
0.0% 5 people +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.3% 3 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +$5 higher in Crayfish Creek
$185 22nd pct $180 20th pct
Mortgage in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna
$1,083 18th pct —
People / bedroom in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +0.10 higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +18.9 pts higher in Mawbanna gap steady
11.1% 31st pct 30.0% 78th pct
Owned outright in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +5.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek gap widening
55.6% 86th pct 50.0% 75th pct
Separate houses in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +27.8 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
72.2% 14th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +11.1 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
55.6% 12th pct 66.7% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +5.6 pts 50.0%
11.1% Rented +18.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
16.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.3% Other tenure +1.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

72.2% Separate house +27.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.4% Other dwelling ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +22.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
13.9% 2 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $200–$349 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

83.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
66.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +7.7 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
9.4% 24th pct 17.1% 52nd pct
PT commute in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +2 more in Crayfish Creek
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +29.41 more in Crayfish Creek
29.41 97th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +205.9 more in Crayfish Creek
205.9 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +1 more in Crayfish Creek
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna
8 43rd pct —

How people get to work

68.8% Car (driver) ◂ +29.7 pts 39.0%
9.4% Worked at home +7.7 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Walked +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
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

30.6% 2 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
36.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.1 pts 20.0%
8.3% 4 or more +27.7 pts ▸ 36.0%
8.3% 3 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +1.6 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
30.9% 50th pct 32.5% 56th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +17.7 pts higher in Mawbanna gap widening
48.5% 19th pct 66.2% 70th pct
Full-time in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +11.0 pts higher in Mawbanna gap narrowing
50.0% 15th pct 61.0% 64th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +51.2 pts ▸ 51.2%
9.4% Accommodation & food +7.7 pts ▸ 17.1%
12.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Retail trade ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.4% Mining ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Manufacturing ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.5% Managers +26.5 pts ▸ 39.0%
28.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
12.5% Labourers +9.5 pts ▸ 22.0%
15.6% Sales workers ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
9.4% Professionals +0.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.4% Community & personal service ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +2.6 higher in Crayfish Creek
2.6 69th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +2.0 more in Crayfish Creek
2.0 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +98.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek
98.6% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +98.6 pts higher in Crayfish Creek
98.6% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +12.6 more in Mawbanna
58.8 85th pct 71.4 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +14 higher in Crayfish Creek
14 73rd pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Crayfish Creekin Mawbanna +4.3 pts higher in Mawbanna
4.8% 40th pct 9.2% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crayfish Creek vs Mawbanna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60137/crayfish-creek/vs/SAL60387/mawbanna