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Irishtown vs Lileah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Irishtown profile · Lileah profile

Irishtown Lileah

Irishtown and Lileah are two small, nearby areas in Tasmania with very different social and economic profiles. Irishtown is more active in the workforce, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work, and a much higher rate of volunteering at 25.4%. Lileah has a very different household makeup; 46.9% of people live alone, and 65.8% report no religion, which is far higher than in Irishtown. In Lileah, a far higher share of people (41.8%) are unpaid carers for children, and people are more likely to have moved into the area in the last five years.

Everyday life shares many similarities in both places, as every single home is a separate detached house and typical weekly rent is $250 in both. They also have similar proportions of people born overseas and the same average school size. While Irishtown has a typical weekly household income of $1,550, which is well higher than the $1,125 typical in Lileah, both areas sit below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 29.0 pts higher in Lileah Participation: 26.1 pts higher in Irishtown No religion: 23.2 pts higher in Lileah Volunteering: 19.4 pts higher in Irishtown Population: 228 larger in Irishtown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Irishtownin Lileah +228 larger in Irishtown gap steady
307 59th pct 79 36th pct
Median age in Irishtownin Lileah +7 yrs older in Irishtown gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 34 yrs 13th pct
First Nations in Irishtownin Lileah +1.1 pts higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
17.6% 91st pct 16.5% 90th pct
Aged 65+ in Irishtownin Lileah +3.1 pts higher in Lileah gap narrowing
12.1% 22nd pct 15.2% 34th pct
Under 15 in Irishtownin Lileah +6.2 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
18.9% 63rd pct 12.7% 25th pct
De facto in Irishtownin Lileah +3.4 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
16.6% 78th pct 20.0% 88th pct

Age structure

33.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.3 pts 20.3%
24.4% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 27.8%
9.1% Youth (15–24) +12.4 pts ▸ 21.5%
18.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.2 pts 12.7%
12.1% Seniors (65+) +3.1 pts ▸ 15.2%

Marital status

53.6% Married ◂ +28.3 pts 25.4%
30.6% Never married +3.7 pts ▸ 34.3%
12.5% Divorced +5.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
4.4% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.4% Widowed +2.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Irishtown Lileah

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Irishtownin Lileah +0.6 pts higher in Lileah gap steady
13.4% 59th pct 13.9% 61st pct

Country of birth

80.5% Australia +9.4 pts ▸ 89.9%
5.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 5.1%
3.3% England ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

53.7% Australian ◂ +6.9 pts 46.8%
34.2% English +16.4 pts ▸ 50.6%
6.5% Scottish +7.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.1% Irish +3.5 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Italian +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.9% German +1.2 pts ▸ 5.1%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Irishtownin Lileah +2.5 pts higher in Lileah gap steady
2.6% 43rd pct 5.1% 60th pct
Limited English in Irishtownin Lileah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.8% English only ◂ +3.0 pts 89.9%
0.0% Mandarin +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
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 Irishtownin Lileah +23.2 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
42.7% 57th pct 65.8% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

42.7% No religion +23.2 pts ▸ 65.8%
49.8% Christianity ◂ +28.3 pts 21.5%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +4.0 pts 3.8%
1.6% Islam +6.0 pts ▸ 7.6%
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 Irishtownin Lileah +0.1 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
31.8% 16th pct 31.7% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Irishtownin Lileah +3.3 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
9.3% 27th pct 6.0% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Irishtownin Lileah even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Irishtownin Lileah even
23 6th pct 23 6th pct
ICSEA in Irishtownin Lileah even
923 15th pct 923 15th pct

Highest year of school

41.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.7 pts 33.3%
31.8% Year 12 ◂ +0.1 pts 31.7%
7.1% Year 9 or below +12.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.9 pts 8.3%

Highest qualification level

47.3% Certificate III / IV +20.4 pts ▸ 67.7%
14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Bachelor degree +0.1 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.1% Management & commerce +14.5 pts ▸ 22.6%
8.1% Agriculture & environment +8.0 pts ▸ 16.1%
15.5% Engineering & related ◂ +2.6 pts 12.9%
12.8% Education ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Society & culture ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Creative arts ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Irishtownin Lileah +$212 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$749 50th pct $537 16th pct
Household income in Irishtownin Lileah +$425 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$1,550 51st pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Irishtownin Lileah +$512 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$1,837 46th pct $1,325 16th pct
High earners in Irishtownin Lileah +6.0 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
6.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Irishtownin Lileah +6.3 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
6.3% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

27.7% $650–$1,499 +41.1 pts ▸ 68.8%
42.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.1 pts 21.9%
15.2% Under $650 ◂ +2.7 pts 12.5%
3.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.5% Under $650 +0.3 pts ▸ 41.8%
38.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.3 pts 25.4%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.4 pts 4.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Irishtownin Lileah +1.5 pts higher in Lileah
26.4% 38th pct 27.8% 45th pct
Mental health in Irishtownin Lileah +0.5 pts higher in Lileah
4.6% 23rd pct 5.1% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Irishtownin Lileah +1.8 pts higher in Lileah gap narrowing
2.0% 24th pct 3.8% 40th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Arthritis +6.7 pts ▸ 16.5%
4.9% Other condition +6.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.5% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 10.1%
5.2% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.6% Cancer +1.5 pts ▸ 5.1%
1.6% Heart disease +3.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.6% Mental health +0.5 pts ▸ 5.1%
1.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.4% None ◂ +7.0 pts 59.5%
18.9% One condition ◂ +2.4 pts 16.5%
4.2% Two conditions +5.9 pts ▸ 10.1%
2.0% Three or more +4.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Irishtownin Lileah +19.4 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
25.4% 76th pct 6.0% 6th pct
Unpaid carers in Irishtownin Lileah +3.6 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
18.5% 88th pct 14.9% 72nd pct
Unpaid child care in Irishtownin Lileah +14.0 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
27.8% 63rd pct 41.8% 95th pct
Defence service in Irishtownin Lileah +0.2 pts higher in Lileah
4.3% 74th pct 4.5% 76th pct
Housework 15h+ in Irishtownin Lileah +1.5 pts higher in Lileah gap narrowing
29.8% 78th pct 31.3% 83rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Irishtownin Lileah +41 larger in Irishtown
54 78th pct 13 62nd pct
Median age in Irishtownin Lileah +3 yrs older in Lileah
18 yrs 18th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Irishtownin Lileah
37.0% 42nd pct —
Unemployment in Irishtownin Lileah
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Irishtownin Lileah +$201 higher in Irishtown
$675 53rd pct $474 29th pct
Household income in Irishtownin Lileah +$625 higher in Irishtown
$1,937 60th pct $1,312 32nd pct
Indigenous language in Irishtownin Lileah
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Irishtownin Lileah +0.2 larger in Irishtown gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Irishtownin Lileah +9.3 pts higher in Lileah gap narrowing
13.7% 66th pct 23.0% 90th pct
Living alone in Irishtownin Lileah +29.0 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
17.9% 29th pct 46.9% 98th pct

Family composition

52.6% Couples with children +6.4 pts ▸ 59.0%
34.1% Couples without children ◂ +17.7 pts 16.4%
13.7% One-parent families +9.3 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.2% 2 people ◂ +35.7 pts 12.5%
17.9% 1 person +29.0 pts ▸ 46.9%
15.2% 3 people +9.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.0% 4 people ◂ +7.6 pts 9.4%
7.1% 5 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% 6 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Irishtownin Lileah even gap narrowing
$250 40th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Irishtownin Lileah +$322 higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
$1,275 27th pct $953 13th pct
People / bedroom in Irishtownin Lileah +0.10 higher in Irishtown gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Irishtownin Lileah +8.9 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
9.8% 26th pct 18.8% 56th pct
Owned outright in Irishtownin Lileah +2.2 pts higher in Lileah gap narrowing
32.1% 26th pct 34.4% 31st pct
Separate houses in Irishtownin Lileah even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Irishtownin Lileah +13.4 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
86.6% 70th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.5 pts 40.6%
32.1% Owned outright +2.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
9.8% Rented +8.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
4.5% Other tenure ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Not stated ◂ +3.6 pts 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

59.8% 3 bedrooms +12.1 pts ▸ 71.9%
21.4% 4 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 28.1%
11.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.2 pts 9.4%
5.4% 5 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

90.9% $200–$349 ◂ +90.9 pts 0.0%
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

52.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +22.0 pts 30.8%
9.1% Under $1,000 +37.1 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Irishtownin Lileah even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Irishtownin Lileah +0.5 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
11.7% 33rd pct 11.1% 31st pct
PT commute in Irishtownin Lileah even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Irishtownin Lileah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Irishtownin Lileah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

70.6% Car (driver) ◂ +22.4 pts 48.1%
4.3% Walked +10.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.7% Worked at home ◂ +0.5 pts 11.1%
3.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.8 pts 38.7%
15.8% 1 vehicle +19.7 pts ▸ 35.5%
15.8% 3 vehicles +10.0 pts ▸ 25.8%
12.3% 4 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Irishtownin Lileah +14.5 pts higher in Lileah gap widening
29.5% 44th pct 43.9% 86th pct
Recent arrivals in Irishtownin Lileah
17.1% 83rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Irishtownin Lileah even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Irishtownin Lileah +26.1 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
69.4% 79th pct 43.3% 12th pct
Full-time in Irishtownin Lileah +7.2 pts higher in Lileah gap steady
59.5% 58th pct 66.7% 83rd pct

Industries people work in

22.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +32.9 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.9% Manufacturing ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Wholesale trade +12.4 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.3% Education & training ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Transport & warehousing +7.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.6% Construction ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Retail trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Mining ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.3% Managers +21.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
13.5% Technicians & trades +8.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
18.4% Labourers ◂ +7.3 pts 11.1%
12.3% Machinery operators & drivers +2.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.0% Professionals ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
10.4% Community & personal service ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% Sales workers ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Irishtownin Lileah +0.4 higher in Irishtown
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Irishtownin Lileah +0.4 more in Irishtown
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Irishtownin Lileah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Irishtownin Lileah +3.3 more in Irishtown
3.3 24th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Irishtownin Lileah +1 higher in Irishtown
1 51st pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Irishtownin Lileah even
7.8% 69th pct 7.8% 69th pct

Compare Irishtown with nearby areas

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Compare Lileah with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Irishtown vs Lileah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60289/irishtown/vs/SAL60339/lileah