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Exton vs Quamby Bend

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Exton profile · Quamby Bend profile

Exton Quamby Bend

Exton and Quamby Bend are nearby Tasmanian areas with very different profiles. Exton is much more diverse, with 41.2% of people born overseas and 39.4% using a language other than English at home, while Quamby Bend has no overseas-born residents. Exton also has a higher proportion of people who finished Year 12 (63.5% compared to 33.3%) and more frequent use of buses for commuting. In contrast, Quamby Bend has a higher typical weekly household income of $1,937 compared to $1,375 in Exton, and a far higher share of people in de facto relationships at 42.9%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in a few key ways, such as having nearly identical shares of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. They also share a lack of nearby amenities, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. However, the two areas differ in their social roles; Quamby Bend has a much higher rate of volunteering (33.3%) and more people providing unpaid care (23.8%) than Exton.

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Where they differ most

De facto: 31.6 pts higher in Quamby Bend Born overseas: 41.2 pts higher in Exton Other language: 39.4 pts higher in Exton Limited English: 17.2 pts higher in Exton Year 12: 30.1 pts higher in Exton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Extonin Quamby Bend +193 larger in Exton gap widening
221 56th pct 28 18th pct
Median age in Extonin Quamby Bend +2 yrs older in Quamby Bend gap steady
33 yrs 11th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Extonin Quamby Bend even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Extonin Quamby Bend +6.9 pts higher in Exton gap narrowing
17.6% 45th pct 10.7% 18th pct
Under 15 in Extonin Quamby Bend +2.1 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
8.6% 13th pct 10.7% 18th pct
De facto in Extonin Quamby Bend +31.6 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
11.2% 42nd pct 42.9% 100th pct

Age structure

44.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.9 pts 17.9%
22.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +10.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.9 pts 10.7%
8.6% Children (0–14) +2.1 pts ▸ 10.7%

Marital status

40.9% Married +6.7 pts ▸ 47.6%
42.9% Never married +4.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
10.8% Divorced +17.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
1.5% Separated +17.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
1.5% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Exton Quamby Bend

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Extonin Quamby Bend +41.2 pts higher in Exton gap widening
41.2% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

52.0% Australia +37.2 pts ▸ 89.3%
2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 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

31.7% English +39.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
27.1% Australian +37.1 pts ▸ 64.3%
8.6% Irish ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.2% Scottish ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% Dutch ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% German ◂ +2.3 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 Extonin Quamby Bend +39.4 pts higher in Exton gap widening
39.4% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Extonin Quamby Bend +17.2 pts higher in Exton gap widening
17.2% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

56.6% English only +43.4 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 Extonin Quamby Bend +13.0 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
29.9% 23rd pct 42.9% 57th pct

Religious affiliation

66.1% Christianity ◂ +8.9 pts 57.1%
29.9% No religion +13.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
5.0% Not stated ◂ +5.0 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 Extonin Quamby Bend +30.1 pts higher in Exton gap widening
63.5% 85th pct 33.3% 19th pct
Bachelor+ in Extonin Quamby Bend +0.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
23.6% 75th pct 23.8% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.5% Year 12 ◂ +30.1 pts 33.3%
1.5% Year 11 +27.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
19.8% Year 10 ◂ +5.5 pts 14.3%
6.6% Year 9 or below +7.7 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

39.4% Bachelor degree +2.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
23.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.1% Agriculture & environment +11.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.2% Engineering & related ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
14.1% Society & culture ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
13.1% Management & commerce ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Education ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Information technology ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Architecture & building ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Extonin Quamby Bend +$193 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$682 38th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Extonin Quamby Bend +$562 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Extonin Quamby Bend +$375 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
$1,708 38th pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Extonin Quamby Bend +3.9 pts higher in Exton gap widening
3.9% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Extonin Quamby Bend
11.3% 34th pct —

Household income distribution

9.7% $1,500–$2,999 +27.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
11.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.9% Under $650 +24.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
41.4% $650–$1,499 +25.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
7.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Extonin Quamby Bend +7.8 pts higher in Quamby Bend
20.8% 16th pct 28.6% 49th pct
Mental health in Extonin Quamby Bend +6.3 pts higher in Exton
6.3% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Extonin Quamby Bend +23.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
1.8% 24th pct 25.0% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 10.7%
1.8% Stroke +8.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.5% Asthma ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Mental health ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.9% None ◂ +5.0 pts 67.9%
4.5% Two conditions +9.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.7% One condition ◂ +2.0 pts 10.7%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Extonin Quamby Bend +19.5 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
13.8% 28th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Extonin Quamby Bend +14.4 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
9.4% 22nd pct 23.8% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Extonin Quamby Bend +18.6 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap steady
14.8% 13th pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Extonin Quamby Bend +2.0 pts higher in Exton
2.0% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Extonin Quamby Bend +12.3 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
16.3% 13th pct 28.6% 73rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Extonin Quamby Bend
68 yrs 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Extonin Quamby Bend +0.7 larger in Quamby Bend gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Extonin Quamby Bend +5.0 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
11.7% 55th pct 16.7% 78th pct
Living alone in Extonin Quamby Bend
30.6% 73rd pct —

Family composition

49.5% Couples with children +4.6 pts ▸ 54.2%
41.4% Couples without children +0.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
11.7% One-parent families +5.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

8.1% 4 people +41.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.8% 2 people ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
30.6% 1 person ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% 5 people ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% 6 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Extonin Quamby Bend +$10 higher in Exton gap narrowing
$300 57th pct $290 54th pct
Mortgage in Extonin Quamby Bend +$398 higher in Exton
$1,157 22nd pct $759 8th pct
People / bedroom in Extonin Quamby Bend +0.20 higher in Quamby Bend gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Extonin Quamby Bend
6.5% 15th pct —
Owned outright in Extonin Quamby Bend
62.9% 93rd pct —
Separate houses in Extonin Quamby Bend
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Extonin Quamby Bend
74.2% 36th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

62.9% Owned outright ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%
25.8% Owned with a mortgage +24.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.5% Rented +43.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

45.2% 3 bedrooms +104.8 pts ▸ 150.0%
22.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
12.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% 5 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 +75.0 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

0.0% Under $1,000 +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
18.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Extonin Quamby Bend
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Extonin Quamby Bend +5.6 pts higher in Exton
5.6% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Extonin Quamby Bend +59.9 pts higher in Exton
59.9% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Extonin Quamby Bend +2 more in Exton
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Extonin Quamby Bend +9.05 more in Exton
9.05 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Extonin Quamby Bend +217.2 more in Exton
217.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Extonin Quamby Bend +2 more in Exton
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Extonin Quamby Bend +35 longer in Quamby Bend
24 62nd pct 59 85th pct
Drive to city in Extonin Quamby Bend +39 longer in Exton
170 94th pct 131 86th pct

How people get to work

26.8% Car (driver) +43.2 pts ▸ 70.0%
59.9% Bus ◂ +59.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Walked +12.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
5.6% Worked at home ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 37.5%
19.3% 1 vehicle +18.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
17.5% 4 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
22.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Extonin Quamby Bend +8.5 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
48.6% 89th pct 57.1% 95th pct
Recent arrivals in Extonin Quamby Bend
90.1% 100th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Extonin Quamby Bend
6.0% 77th pct —
Participation in Extonin Quamby Bend +12.3 pts higher in Quamby Bend gap narrowing
73.4% 88th pct 85.7% 100th pct
Full-time in Extonin Quamby Bend +53.2 pts higher in Quamby Bend
26.8% 0th pct 80.0% 97th pct

Industries people work in

66.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.9 pts 40.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
2.1% Retail trade +12.9 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Education & training ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Construction ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Professional & technical ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Administrative & support ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

63.4% Labourers ◂ +48.4 pts 15.0%
9.9% Managers +30.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
9.9% Professionals +20.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
3.5% Sales workers +11.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Extonin Quamby Bend +0.6 higher in Exton
0.6 55th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Extonin Quamby Bend +0.4 more in Exton
0.4 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Extonin Quamby Bend +40.1 pts higher in Exton
40.1% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Extonin Quamby Bend +9.0 more in Exton
9.0 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Extonin Quamby Bend even
0 38th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Extonin Quamby Bend +1.7 pts higher in Quamby Bend
5.0% 42nd pct 6.7% 60th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Exton vs Quamby Bend [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60196/exton/vs/SAL60528/quamby-bend