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Howth vs Penguin

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.5 km apart · Howth profile · Penguin profile

Howth Penguin

Penguin and Howth are neighbouring areas in Tasmania, but they differ in scale and layout. Penguin is a larger hub where the typical rent is $260 and a far higher share of people have no religion (52.6% compared to 24.6% in Howth). Howth is sparsely populated and more car-dependent, though it has a higher share of people who finished Year 12 (48.8% versus 37.3% in Penguin). There are also significant differences in accessibility; Penguin is mostly car-dependent but has many more homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools and health services, while Howth is strictly car-dependent.

These two places share very similar typical weekly personal incomes, which sit around $660 to $670. Both areas are far older than the national figure, though residents are noticeably older in Howth, where the typical age is 52. While Penguin has seen far more people move in over the last five years, Howth has a well higher share of First Nations residents. This contrast in movement and population is also seen in the workforce, with far more adults working or looking for work in Penguin.

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Where they differ most

Population: 4,071 larger in Penguin No religion: 28.0 pts higher in Penguin Recent movers: 26.6 pts higher in Penguin Unpaid child care: 19.6 pts higher in Howth Rent: $107 higher in Penguin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Howthin Penguin +4,071 larger in Penguin gap steady
61 31st pct 4,132 86th pct
Median age in Howthin Penguin +5 yrs older in Howth gap steady
52 yrs 77th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Howthin Penguin +3.5 pts higher in Howth gap narrowing
11.5% 88th pct 7.9% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Howthin Penguin +13.8 pts higher in Penguin gap widening
9.8% 15th pct 23.6% 71st pct
Under 15 in Howthin Penguin +1.9 pts higher in Howth gap steady
18.0% 57th pct 16.1% 43rd pct
De facto in Howthin Penguin +3.4 pts higher in Howth gap narrowing
16.3% 76th pct 12.9% 56th pct

Age structure

41.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.7 pts 29.3%
9.8% Seniors (65+) +13.8 pts ▸ 23.6%
6.6% Young adults (25–44) +14.1 pts ▸ 20.6%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.9 pts 16.1%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +3.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

Marital status

62.2% Married ◂ +15.5 pts 46.7%
24.4% Never married +5.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +8.4 pts 11.6%
11.1% Widowed ◂ +3.5 pts 7.6%
0.0% Separated +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Howth Penguin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Howthin Penguin +10.5 pts higher in Penguin gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.5% 46th pct

Country of birth

88.5% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 83.7%
0.0% England +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.9% English ◂ +1.1 pts 44.8%
41.0% Australian +4.9 pts ▸ 45.9%
21.3% Irish ◂ +12.2 pts 9.1%
21.3% Scottish ◂ +12.2 pts 9.1%
6.6% German ◂ +3.3 pts 3.2%
6.6% Dutch ◂ +3.7 pts 2.9%
0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Howthin Penguin +2.2 pts higher in Penguin gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 41st pct
Limited English in Howthin Penguin +0.3 pts higher in Penguin gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 66th pct

Language used at home

90.2% English only +3.2 pts ▸ 93.4%
0.0% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
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 Howthin Penguin +28.0 pts higher in Penguin gap widening
24.6% 14th pct 52.6% 85th pct

Religious affiliation

62.3% Christianity ◂ +23.3 pts 39.0%
24.6% No religion +28.0 pts ▸ 52.6%
0.0% Not stated +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Howthin Penguin +11.5 pts higher in Howth gap narrowing
48.8% 59th pct 37.3% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in Howthin Penguin +3.3 pts higher in Penguin gap narrowing
13.3% 45th pct 16.7% 58th pct
Schools/1k kids in Howthin Penguin
— 3.00 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Howthin Penguin +2 more in Penguin
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Howthin Penguin
— 400 59th pct
ICSEA in Howthin Penguin
— 964 34th pct

Highest year of school

48.8% Year 12 ◂ +11.5 pts 37.3%
24.4% Year 10 +11.2 pts ▸ 35.6%
7.3% Year 9 or below +4.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.3% Year 11 +2.4 pts ▸ 9.7%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +6.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
25.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.3 pts 13.5%
19.4% Bachelor degree +0.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

25.8% Engineering & related ◂ +9.0 pts 16.8%
16.1% Management & commerce ◂ +3.3 pts 12.8%
0.0% Society & culture +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.7% Education even 9.7%
9.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 5.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Creative arts +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Howthin Penguin +$18 higher in Howth gap narrowing
$675 36th pct $657 33rd pct
Household income in Howthin Penguin +$176 higher in Penguin gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $1,301 32nd pct
Family income in Howthin Penguin +$63 higher in Howth gap narrowing
$1,749 41st pct $1,686 37th pct
High earners in Howthin Penguin +0.8 pts higher in Penguin gap narrowing
6.7% 42nd pct 7.5% 47th pct
High-income homes in Howthin Penguin
— 12.6% 39th pct

Household income distribution

52.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.2 pts 31.4%
36.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +29.9 pts 6.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +0.5 pts 20.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Personal income distribution

44.4% Under $650 +2.4 pts ▸ 46.9%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.0 pts 31.3%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Howthin Penguin +10.3 pts higher in Howth
45.9% 97th pct 35.6% 80th pct
Mental health in Howthin Penguin +0.3 pts higher in Howth
11.5% 79th pct 11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Howthin Penguin +2.5 pts higher in Penguin gap widening
4.9% 54th pct 7.5% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.7% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 13.3%
13.1% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 9.8%
11.5% Mental health ◂ +0.3 pts 11.1%
0.0% Other condition +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 3.4%
6.6% Stroke ◂ +4.7 pts 1.8%
0.0% Diabetes +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.6% None +14.0 pts ▸ 56.7%
34.4% One condition ◂ +12.0 pts 22.4%
0.0% Two conditions +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Howthin Penguin +9.4 pts higher in Howth gap widening
28.9% 84th pct 19.5% 57th pct
Unpaid carers in Howthin Penguin +5.6 pts higher in Penguin gap steady
8.9% 19th pct 14.5% 69th pct
Unpaid child care in Howthin Penguin +19.6 pts higher in Howth gap widening
44.4% 98th pct 24.8% 47th pct
Defence service in Howthin Penguin +2.8 pts higher in Howth
6.8% 89th pct 4.0% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in Howthin Penguin +7.5 pts higher in Howth gap narrowing
33.3% 87th pct 25.8% 59th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Howthin Penguin +321 larger in Penguin
7 54th pct 328 86th pct
Median age in Howthin Penguin +4 yrs older in Howth
35 yrs 73rd pct 31 yrs 66th pct
Year 12 in Howthin Penguin
— 34.7% 37th pct
Unemployment in Howthin Penguin
— 5.5% 28th pct
Median income in Howthin Penguin +$50 higher in Penguin
$575 43rd pct $625 48th pct
Household income in Howthin Penguin +$2,703 higher in Howth
$4,249 96th pct $1,546 44th pct
Indigenous language in Howthin Penguin
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Howthin Penguin +0.4 larger in Howth gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Howthin Penguin +7.3 pts higher in Penguin gap narrowing
6.4% 26th pct 13.7% 66th pct
Living alone in Howthin Penguin
— 29.6% 70th pct

Family composition

51.1% Couples without children ◂ +16.3 pts 34.8%
34.0% Couples with children +16.7 pts ▸ 50.7%
6.4% One-parent families +7.3 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Household size

63.2% 2 people ◂ +24.8 pts 38.4%
31.6% 6 or more ◂ +28.8 pts 2.8%
26.3% 1 person +3.3 pts ▸ 29.6%
15.8% 4 people ◂ +4.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% 5 people +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Howthin Penguin +$107 higher in Penguin
$153 14th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Howthin Penguin +$169 higher in Penguin
$1,131 21st pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Howthin Penguin +0.10 higher in Penguin gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Howthin Penguin
— 21.0% 62nd pct
Owned outright in Howthin Penguin
— 39.4% 45th pct
Separate houses in Howthin Penguin
— 90.5% 33rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Howthin Penguin
— 78.7% 48th pct

How homes are owned or rented

73.7% Owned outright ◂ +34.3 pts 39.4%
21.1% Owned with a mortgage +14.5 pts ▸ 35.6%
15.8% Rented +5.2 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Other tenure +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +9.5 pts 90.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other dwelling +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

57.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 54.6%
15.8% 4 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 20.2%
15.8% 5 or more ◂ +11.9 pts 3.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +55.3 pts ▸ 55.3%
0.0% Under $200 +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% $350–$549 +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +49.9 pts ▸ 49.9%
0.0% Under $1,000 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Howthin Penguin
— 4.0% 69th pct
Work from home in Howthin Penguin +4.9 pts higher in Howth
12.0% 34th pct 7.1% 16th pct
PT commute in Howthin Penguin +0.7 pts higher in Penguin
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 68th pct
PT stops in Howthin Penguin +24 more in Penguin
0 0th pct 24 86th pct
Stops/1k in Howthin Penguin +5.81 more in Penguin
0.00 0th pct 5.81 81st pct
Departures/1k in Howthin Penguin +200.4 more in Penguin
0.0 0th pct 200.4 73rd pct
PT routes in Howthin Penguin +3 more in Penguin
0 0th pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Howthin Penguin +10 longer in Penguin
22 60th pct 32 68th pct
Drive to city in Howthin Penguin +1 longer in Howth
190 97th pct 189 97th pct

How people get to work

48.0% Car (driver) +23.0 pts ▸ 71.0%
12.0% Worked at home ◂ +4.9 pts 7.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Bus +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

63.2% 4 or more ◂ +53.2 pts 9.9%
15.8% 2 vehicles +19.8 pts ▸ 35.6%
15.8% 1 vehicle +18.8 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% No vehicle +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Howthin Penguin +26.6 pts higher in Penguin gap steady
10.3% 5th pct 37.0% 71st pct
Recent arrivals in Howthin Penguin
— 6.5% 49th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Howthin Penguin +4.4 pts higher in Penguin
0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 62nd pct
Participation in Howthin Penguin +10.5 pts higher in Penguin gap steady
46.7% 15th pct 57.2% 38th pct
Full-time in Howthin Penguin +7.5 pts higher in Penguin
48.0% 12th pct 55.5% 36th pct

Industries people work in

24.0% Retail trade ◂ +14.5 pts 9.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
16.0% Mining ◂ +13.1 pts 2.9%
16.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +13.3 pts 2.7%
12.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.1 pts 4.9%
12.0% Construction ◂ +2.2 pts 9.8%
12.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 5.0%
0.0% Education & training +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other services +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Occupations people work in

20.0% Professionals +0.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
20.0% Managers ◂ +8.3 pts 11.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Labourers +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Howthin Penguin +3.4 higher in Penguin
0.4 49th pct 3.8 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Howthin Penguin +3.4 more in Penguin
0.3 47th pct 3.7 76th pct
15-min city in Howthin Penguin +38.9 pts higher in Penguin
0.0% 0th pct 38.9% 77th pct
Walk to shops in Howthin Penguin +34.6 pts higher in Penguin
2.7% 59th pct 37.3% 76th pct
Walk to transit in Howthin Penguin +73.1 pts higher in Penguin
2.7% 58th pct 75.8% 80th pct
Walk to school in Howthin Penguin +30.7 pts higher in Penguin
0.0% 0th pct 30.7% 69th pct
Walk to a park in Howthin Penguin +49.6 pts higher in Penguin
18.9% 52nd pct 68.5% 69th pct
Walk to health in Howthin Penguin +35.8 pts higher in Penguin
0.0% 0th pct 35.8% 80th pct
Amenities/1k in Howthin Penguin +19.0 more in Howth
32.8 74th pct 13.8 51st pct
Intersections/km² in Howthin Penguin +8 higher in Penguin
3 60th pct 11 72nd pct
Mean slope in Howthin Penguin +6.3 pts higher in Howth
15.2% 92nd pct 9.0% 76th pct

Compare Howth with nearby areas

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Compare Penguin with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Howth vs Penguin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60282/howth/vs/SAL60501/penguin