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Dolphin Sands vs Friendly Beaches

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Dolphin Sands profile · Friendly Beaches profile

Dolphin Sands Friendly Beaches

Dolphin Sands and Friendly Beaches are nearby Tasmanian areas with very different scales. Dolphin Sands has 182 residents, while Friendly Beaches is sparsely populated with just 11 people. There are notable gaps in income; typical weekly family income is far higher in Friendly Beaches at $1,625 compared to $982 in Dolphin Sands. However, typical weekly household income is well higher in Dolphin Sands at $822, while Friendly Beaches is $575. Dolphin Sands also has more infrastructure, with one school within 3 km and more street intersections per square kilometre.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, as both have walkability scores that are car-dependent. They share a similar lack of nearby services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or schools. Both areas are also home to older populations compared to the national figure, though residents are noticeably older in Dolphin Sands, where the typical age is 64.

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Where they differ most

Population: 171 larger in Dolphin Sands Family income: $643 higher in Friendly Beaches Median age: 5 yrs older in Dolphin Sands Rent: $100 higher in Friendly Beaches Household income: $247 higher in Dolphin Sands

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +171 larger in Dolphin Sands gap widening
182 51st pct 11 8th pct
Median age in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +5 yrs older in Dolphin Sands gap narrowing
64 yrs 99th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
2.2% 53rd pct —
Aged 65+ in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
51.1% 100th pct —
Under 15 in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
6.6% 10th pct —
De facto in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
10.4% 36th pct —

Age structure

51.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +51.1 pts 0.0%
39.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.7 pts 27.3%
6.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

59.6% Married ◂ +23.3 pts 36.4%
19.3% Never married ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
16.9% Divorced ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
6.0% Widowed ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Separated ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
16.5% 69th pct —

Country of birth

69.2% Australia +30.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.6% England ◂ +6.6 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

58.2% English ◂ +31.0 pts 27.3%
31.3% Australian +14.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
2.2% Dutch +25.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.2% Irish ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Scottish ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
4.4% German ◂ +4.4 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
4.9% 60th pct —
Limited English in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

86.8% English only +13.2 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 Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
54.4% 87th pct —

Religious affiliation

35.2% Christianity +46.7 pts ▸ 81.8%
54.4% No religion ◂ +18.0 pts 36.4%
9.3% Not stated ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Buddhism ◂ +1.6 pts 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 Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
40.5% 38th pct —
Bachelor+ in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
22.3% 73rd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +1 more in Dolphin Sands
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
53 17th pct —
ICSEA in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
988 49th pct —

Highest year of school

40.5% Year 12 ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
32.1% Year 10 +4.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
5.4% Year 11 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

19.8% Certificate III / IV +35.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
27.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
22.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.5% Architecture & building +36.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
15.1% Engineering & related ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
15.1% Management & commerce ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
14.2% Health ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
12.3% Education ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Society & culture ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Creative arts ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +$109 higher in Friendly Beaches gap narrowing
$465 9th pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +$247 higher in Dolphin Sands
$822 7th pct $575 0th pct
Family income in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +$643 higher in Friendly Beaches
$982 6th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
6.0% 38th pct —
High-income homes in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
4.9% 15th pct —

Household income distribution

35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
27.2% Under $650 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
12.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.2% Under $650 ◂ +57.2 pts 0.0%
19.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
37.9% 86th pct —
Mental health in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
9.3% 62nd pct —
Needs assistance in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
5.5% 60th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

4.4% Diabetes +50.1 pts ▸ 54.5%
22.0% Arthritis ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Mental health ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.2% Other condition ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.5% Cancer ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

26.9% One condition +36.7 pts ▸ 63.6%
48.4% None ◂ +21.1 pts 27.3%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
28.3% 83rd pct —
Unpaid carers in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
14.5% 68th pct —
Unpaid child care in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
10.2% 7th pct —
Defence service in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
8.8% 93rd pct —
Housework 15h+ in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
33.7% 88th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +4 larger in Dolphin Sands
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
32 yrs 69th pct —
Median income in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
$724 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +0.2 larger in Dolphin Sands
1.8 9th pct 1.6 3rd pct
One-parent in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
4.8% 22nd pct —
Living alone in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
38.3% 89th pct —

Family composition

71.2% Couples without children ◂ +21.2 pts 50.0%
17.3% Couples with children ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% One-parent families ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.1% 2 people ◂ +5.3 pts 42.9%
38.3% 1 person ◂ +38.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% 3 people ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% 4 people ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +$100 higher in Friendly Beaches
$300 57th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
$1,105 19th pct —
People / bedroom in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +0.10 higher in Dolphin Sands
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
4.9% 11th pct —
Owned outright in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
67.9% 98th pct —
Separate houses in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
51.9% 10th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

67.9% Owned outright ◂ +25.0 pts 42.9%
19.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Rented ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +57.1 pts 42.9%
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

32.1% 2 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
37.0% 3 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
12.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% 5 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
3.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
14.5% 44th pct —
PT commute in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +27 longer in Friendly Beaches
103 71st pct 130 86th pct

How people get to work

45.5% Car (driver) +11.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
14.5% Worked at home ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Walked ◂ +5.5 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

41.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +41.8 pts 0.0%
31.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
15.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
39.3% 76th pct —
Recent arrivals in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
12.1% 93rd pct —
Participation in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
34.9% 5th pct —
Full-time in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches
30.9% 0th pct —

Industries people work in

18.2% Accommodation & food +24.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
12.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
12.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
5.5% Construction ◂ +5.5 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.4% Managers +40.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
21.8% Professionals ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
21.8% Labourers ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
9.1% Community & personal service ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +0.1 higher in Dolphin Sands
0.2 45th pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +0.1 more in Dolphin Sands
0.2 44th pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +6.8 pts higher in Dolphin Sands
6.8% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +3.4 pts higher in Dolphin Sands
11.1% 48th pct 7.7% 46th pct
Walk to health in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +250.7 more in Friendly Beaches
22.0 64th pct 272.7 95th pct
Intersections/km² in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +5 higher in Dolphin Sands
5 67th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Dolphin Sandsin Friendly Beaches +8.6 pts higher in Friendly Beaches
2.4% 3rd pct 11.0% 85th pct

Compare Dolphin Sands with nearby areas

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Compare Friendly Beaches with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dolphin Sands vs Friendly Beaches [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60161/dolphin-sands/vs/SAL60217/friendly-beaches