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Highcroft vs Saltwater River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Highcroft profile · Saltwater River profile

Highcroft Saltwater River

Saltwater River and Highcroft are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Saltwater River is more likely to have children, with 11.5% compared to 0.0% in Highcroft. There are also notable differences in housing and wealth; Saltwater River has a far higher share of homes owned outright (69.8% versus 36.4%) and a higher typical household income of $1,125, while Highcroft's typical household earns $687. Saltwater River also has a much higher rate of volunteers at 29.6%, compared to 17.9% in Highcroft.

Both areas are far from the national figure for home ownership and share several traits, such as having no public transport stops and only detached houses. Residents in both places are more likely to have a mental health condition than the Australian average. Since 2011, Saltwater River has seen more people move into the area (26.6%) compared to Highcroft (11.9%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 89 larger in Saltwater River Owned outright: 33.4 pts higher in Saltwater River Housework 15h+: 21.8 pts higher in Highcroft Household income: $438 higher in Saltwater River Family income: $525 higher in Saltwater River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Highcroftin Saltwater River +89 larger in Saltwater River gap narrowing
42 24th pct 131 46th pct
Median age in Highcroftin Saltwater River +5 yrs older in Highcroft gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Highcroftin Saltwater River +9.2 pts higher in Highcroft gap widening
21.4% 93rd pct 12.2% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Highcroftin Saltwater River +7.5 pts higher in Highcroft gap narrowing
35.7% 92nd pct 28.2% 83rd pct
Under 15 in Highcroftin Saltwater River +11.5 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.5% 21st pct
De facto in Highcroftin Saltwater River +6.8 pts higher in Highcroft gap widening
17.1% 80th pct 10.3% 35th pct

Age structure

78.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +51.9 pts 26.7%
35.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.5 pts 28.2%
7.1% Young adults (25–44) +7.4 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Marital status

35.9% Married +18.0 pts ▸ 53.9%
38.5% Never married ◂ +8.0 pts 30.4%
17.9% Widowed ◂ +15.3 pts 2.6%
15.4% Divorced ◂ +3.2 pts 12.2%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Highcroft Saltwater River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Highcroftin Saltwater River +1.9 pts higher in Highcroft gap steady
9.5% 41st pct 7.6% 32nd pct

Country of birth

78.6% Australia +4.6 pts ▸ 83.2%
7.1% England ◂ +1.0 pts 6.1%
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 ◂ +14.9 pts 35.1%
42.9% Australian +6.8 pts ▸ 49.6%
11.9% Irish ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%
11.9% German ◂ +4.3 pts 7.6%
0.0% Scottish +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
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 Highcroftin Saltwater River even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Highcroftin Saltwater River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.5% English only +2.7 pts ▸ 93.1%
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 Highcroftin Saltwater River +12.0 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
45.2% 65th pct 57.3% 91st pct

Religious affiliation

45.2% No religion +12.0 pts ▸ 57.3%
31.0% Christianity +8.0 pts ▸ 38.9%
19.0% Not stated ◂ +9.9 pts 9.2%
7.1% Buddhism ◂ +7.1 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 Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.2 pts higher in Saltwater River gap narrowing
32.5% 17th pct 32.7% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in Highcroftin Saltwater River +3.6 pts higher in Saltwater River gap steady
7.7% 21st pct 11.3% 36th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.5% Year 10 ◂ +6.5 pts 31.0%
32.5% Year 12 +0.2 pts ▸ 32.7%
15.0% Year 9 or below +5.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Year 11 +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +13.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
19.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.2 pts 7.8%
14.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Education ◂ +19.2 pts 9.4%
19.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Society & culture +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Health +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$137 higher in Saltwater River gap widening
$408 4th pct $545 17th pct
Household income in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$438 higher in Saltwater River gap widening
$687 1st pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$525 higher in Saltwater River gap widening
$850 2nd pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Highcroftin Saltwater River +6.1 pts higher in Saltwater River gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 38th pct
High-income homes in Highcroftin Saltwater River +5.7 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 17th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +43.4 pts ▸ 43.4%
13.6% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 22.6%
18.2% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 13.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

69.2% Under $650 ◂ +19.7 pts 49.6%
25.6% $650–$1,499 +5.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
7.7% $1,500–$2,999 +7.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Highcroftin Saltwater River +5.5 pts higher in Highcroft
45.2% 97th pct 39.7% 89th pct
Mental health in Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.3 pts higher in Saltwater River
11.9% 82nd pct 12.2% 84th pct
Needs assistance in Highcroftin Saltwater River +4.9 pts higher in Highcroft gap steady
7.1% 75th pct 2.3% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

35.7% Arthritis ◂ +18.9 pts 16.8%
11.9% Mental health +0.3 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Other condition +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Cancer +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.5% Diabetes ◂ +1.1 pts 8.4%
9.5% Lung condition ◂ +5.7 pts 3.8%
7.1% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 6.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.2% None +5.9 pts ▸ 51.1%
21.4% One condition +4.5 pts ▸ 26.0%
14.3% Three or more ◂ +10.5 pts 3.8%
7.1% Two conditions +5.8 pts ▸ 13.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Highcroftin Saltwater River +11.6 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
17.9% 49th pct 29.6% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Highcroftin Saltwater River +4.5 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
7.7% 14th pct 12.2% 43rd pct
Unpaid child care in Highcroftin Saltwater River +3.1 pts higher in Highcroft gap narrowing
23.1% 39th pct 20.0% 26th pct
Defence service in Highcroftin Saltwater River +6.0 pts higher in Highcroft
9.3% 94th pct 3.3% 61st pct
Housework 15h+ in Highcroftin Saltwater River +21.8 pts higher in Highcroft gap widening
46.2% 100th pct 24.3% 51st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Highcroftin Saltwater River +7 larger in Saltwater River
9 58th pct 16 64th pct
Median age in Highcroftin Saltwater River +12 yrs older in Highcroft
46 yrs 84th pct 34 yrs 72nd pct
Median income in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$575 higher in Saltwater River
$374 13th pct $949 76th pct
Household income in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$199 higher in Highcroft
$2,074 65th pct $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.2 larger in Saltwater River gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Highcroftin Saltwater River +13.3 pts higher in Highcroft gap widening
23.1% 90th pct 9.8% 43rd pct
Living alone in Highcroftin Saltwater River +7.1 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
13.6% 14th pct 20.8% 40th pct

Family composition

65.4% Couples without children ◂ +20.8 pts 44.6%
15.4% Couples with children +34.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.1% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 9.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +6.6 pts 43.4%
18.2% 3 people +6.3 pts ▸ 24.5%
13.6% 1 person +7.1 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% 4 people +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$45 higher in Saltwater River gap steady
$295 55th pct $340 69th pct
Mortgage in Highcroftin Saltwater River +$234 higher in Saltwater River gap widening
$1,066 18th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.20 higher in Saltwater River gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Highcroftin Saltwater River +14.1 pts higher in Highcroft gap widening
27.3% 75th pct 13.2% 38th pct
Owned outright in Highcroftin Saltwater River +33.4 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
36.4% 36th pct 69.8% 100th pct
Separate houses in Highcroftin Saltwater River even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Highcroftin Saltwater River +13.1 pts higher in Highcroft gap narrowing
77.3% 44th pct 64.2% 19th pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Owned outright +33.4 pts ▸ 69.8%
31.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.4 pts 26.4%
27.3% Rented ◂ +14.1 pts 13.2%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +5.7 pts ▸ 105.7%
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

59.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 56.6%
27.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.4 pts 18.9%
18.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.6 pts 7.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
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

42.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.4 pts 21.4%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 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 Highcroftin Saltwater River even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Highcroftin Saltwater River gap narrowing
— 14.8% 45th pct
PT commute in Highcroftin Saltwater River gap narrowing
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Highcroftin Saltwater River
49 79th pct —
Drive to city in Highcroftin Saltwater River +1 longer in Highcroft
78 55th pct 77 55th pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) ◂ +2.2 pts 44.4%
26.7% Worked at home ◂ +11.9 pts 14.8%
20.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Walked +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.0% 2 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
35.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.5 pts 24.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% 4 or more +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Highcroftin Saltwater River +14.7 pts higher in Saltwater River gap widening
11.9% 6th pct 26.6% 34th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Highcroftin Saltwater River gap narrowing
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Highcroftin Saltwater River +3.3 pts higher in Saltwater River gap narrowing
41.0% 10th pct 44.3% 13th pct
Full-time in Highcroftin Saltwater River gap widening
— 48.1% 12th pct

Industries people work in

60.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.7 pts 33.3%
20.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Construction +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Retail trade +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.7% Managers ◂ +20.7 pts 25.9%
0.0% Labourers +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Professionals +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.1 higher in Saltwater River
0.0 0th pct 0.1 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Highcroftin Saltwater River +0.1 more in Saltwater River
0.0 0th pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Highcroftin Saltwater River +11.1 pts higher in Saltwater River
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 48th pct
Walk to health in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Highcroftin Saltwater River +167.9 more in Saltwater River
0.0 0th pct 167.9 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Highcroftin Saltwater River even
1 52nd pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Highcroftin Saltwater River +1.4 pts higher in Highcroft
10.6% 84th pct 9.3% 77th pct

Compare Highcroft with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Highcroft vs Saltwater River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60273/highcroft/vs/SAL60582/saltwater-river