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Irishtown vs Nabageena

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.4 km apart · Irishtown profile · Nabageena profile

Irishtown Nabageena

Irishtown (Tas.) and Nabageena are neighbouring rural areas with very different resident profiles. Irishtown (Tas.) is more populated and has a much younger feel, with a typical age of 41 and a First Nations population of 17.6%, which is among the highest at this level. In contrast, Nabageena is sparsely populated and far older; the typical resident is 53, and 47.1% of the population is aged 65 or over. Pay also differs, with the typical weekly personal income far higher in Irishtown (Tas.) at $749 compared to $437 in Nabageena.

Both areas are car-dependent and share similar school conditions and terrain. However, the gap in educational attainment is widening, as Nabageena now has a far higher share of people who completed Year 12 (46.2%) than Irishtown (Tas.) (31.8%). While Irishtown (Tas.) has a higher share of adults working or looking for work at 69.4%, Nabageena has a higher proportion of residents born overseas at 23.5%.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 35.0 pts higher in Nabageena First Nations: 17.6 pts higher in Irishtown Population: 273 larger in Irishtown Median age: 12 yrs older in Nabageena Mortgage: $842 higher in Irishtown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Irishtownin Nabageena +273 larger in Irishtown gap steady
307 59th pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Irishtownin Nabageena +12 yrs older in Nabageena gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 53 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Irishtownin Nabageena +17.6 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
17.6% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Irishtownin Nabageena +35.0 pts higher in Nabageena gap steady
12.1% 22nd pct 47.1% 100th pct
Under 15 in Irishtownin Nabageena +4.6 pts higher in Nabageena gap narrowing
18.9% 63rd pct 23.5% 86th pct
De facto in Irishtownin Nabageena +6.6 pts higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
16.6% 78th pct 10.0% 32nd pct

Age structure

12.1% Seniors (65+) +35.0 pts ▸ 47.1%
33.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +15.9 pts 17.6%
24.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.8 pts 20.6%
18.9% Children (0–14) +4.6 pts ▸ 23.5%
9.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.6% Married ◂ +11.3 pts 42.3%
30.6% Never married ◂ +15.3 pts 15.4%
2.4% Widowed +16.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.5% Divorced +2.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Irishtown Nabageena

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Irishtownin Nabageena +10.2 pts higher in Nabageena gap narrowing
13.4% 59th pct 23.5% 83rd pct

Country of birth

80.5% Australia ◂ +6.9 pts 73.5%
5.5% New Zealand ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
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 +5.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
34.2% English +4.0 pts ▸ 38.2%
9.1% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 8.8%
6.5% Scottish ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% German ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Irishtownin Nabageena +12.1 pts higher in Nabageena gap widening
2.6% 43rd pct 14.7% 83rd pct
Limited English in Irishtownin Nabageena even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.8% English only ◂ +1.7 pts 91.2%
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 Irishtownin Nabageena +4.4 pts higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
42.7% 57th pct 38.2% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

49.8% Christianity +0.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.7% No religion ◂ +4.4 pts 38.2%
1.6% Islam +13.1 pts ▸ 14.7%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +7.8 pts 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 Irishtownin Nabageena +14.4 pts higher in Nabageena gap widening
31.8% 16th pct 46.2% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Irishtownin Nabageena +10.0 pts higher in Nabageena gap widening
9.3% 27th pct 19.2% 65th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Irishtownin Nabageena even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Irishtownin Nabageena even
23 6th pct 23 6th pct
ICSEA in Irishtownin Nabageena even
923 15th pct 923 15th pct

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 12 +14.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
41.0% Year 10 ◂ +10.2 pts 30.8%
9.2% Year 11 ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

47.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +47.3 pts 0.0%
12.8% Bachelor degree +16.6 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
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% Agriculture & environment +9.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.4% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.5% Engineering & related ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
12.8% Education ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Management & commerce ◂ +8.1 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 Nabageena +$312 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$749 50th pct $437 7th pct
Household income in Irishtownin Nabageena +$426 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$1,550 51st pct $1,124 21st pct
Family income in Irishtownin Nabageena +$212 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$1,837 46th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Irishtownin Nabageena +6.0 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
6.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Irishtownin Nabageena
6.3% 19th pct —

Household income distribution

42.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
15.2% Under $650 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
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 +4.6 pts ▸ 46.2%
38.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.6 pts 23.1%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Irishtownin Nabageena +6.0 pts higher in Nabageena
26.4% 38th pct 32.4% 67th pct
Mental health in Irishtownin Nabageena +7.2 pts higher in Nabageena
4.6% 23rd pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Irishtownin Nabageena +2.0 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
2.0% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

1.6% Heart disease +10.1 pts ▸ 11.8%
4.6% Mental health +7.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
4.9% Other condition +6.9 pts ▸ 11.8%
9.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
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 +4.1 pts ▸ 70.6%
4.2% Two conditions +16.4 pts ▸ 20.6%
18.9% One condition ◂ +10.1 pts 8.8%
2.0% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Irishtownin Nabageena +13.9 pts higher in Irishtown gap widening
25.4% 76th pct 11.5% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Irishtownin Nabageena +3.2 pts higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
18.5% 88th pct 15.4% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in Irishtownin Nabageena +8.6 pts higher in Irishtown gap narrowing
27.8% 63rd pct 19.2% 24th pct
Defence service in Irishtownin Nabageena +4.3 pts higher in Irishtown
4.3% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Irishtownin Nabageena +8.6 pts higher in Nabageena gap widening
29.8% 78th pct 38.5% 93rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Irishtownin Nabageena +54 larger in Irishtown
54 78th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Irishtownin Nabageena +35 yrs older in Nabageena
18 yrs 18th pct 53 yrs 89th pct
Year 12 in Irishtownin Nabageena
37.0% 42nd pct —
Unemployment in Irishtownin Nabageena
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Irishtownin Nabageena +$225 higher in Nabageena
$675 53rd pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Irishtownin Nabageena +$563 higher in Irishtown
$1,937 60th pct $1,374 35th pct
Indigenous language in Irishtownin Nabageena
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Irishtownin Nabageena +0.3 larger in Irishtown gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Irishtownin Nabageena +13.7 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
13.7% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Irishtownin Nabageena
17.9% 29th pct —

Family composition

52.6% Couples with children +8.3 pts ▸ 60.9%
34.1% Couples without children +5.0 pts ▸ 39.1%
13.7% One-parent families ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.2% 2 people ◂ +19.6 pts 28.6%
17.9% 1 person +3.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
15.2% 3 people +6.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
17.0% 4 people ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
7.1% 5 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% 6 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Irishtownin Nabageena +$25 higher in Irishtown
$250 40th pct $225 32nd pct
Mortgage in Irishtownin Nabageena +$842 higher in Irishtown gap widening
$1,275 27th pct $433 0th pct
People / bedroom in Irishtownin Nabageena +0.10 higher in Irishtown gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Irishtownin Nabageena
9.8% 26th pct —
Owned outright in Irishtownin Nabageena
32.1% 26th pct —
Separate houses in Irishtownin Nabageena
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Irishtownin Nabageena
86.6% 70th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

32.1% Owned outright +25.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
49.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.7 pts 21.4%
9.8% Rented +18.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
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 +25.9 pts ▸ 85.7%
21.4% 4 bedrooms even 21.4%
11.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +52.7 pts 0.0%
9.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.1 pts 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 Irishtownin Nabageena
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Irishtownin Nabageena
11.7% 33rd pct —
PT commute in Irishtownin Nabageena
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

70.6% Car (driver) ◂ +20.6 pts 50.0%
11.7% Worked at home ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
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 +17.8 pts ▸ 64.3%
15.8% 1 vehicle +12.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
15.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
12.3% 4 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Irishtownin Nabageena +10.5 pts higher in Nabageena gap narrowing
29.5% 44th pct 40.0% 78th pct
Recent arrivals in Irishtownin Nabageena
17.1% 83rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Irishtownin Nabageena
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Irishtownin Nabageena +15.5 pts higher in Irishtown gap steady
69.4% 79th pct 53.8% 29th pct
Full-time in Irishtownin Nabageena
59.5% 58th pct —

Industries people work in

22.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +27.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.9% Manufacturing ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
12.3% Education & training ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
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% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.5 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

13.5% Technicians & trades +29.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
11.0% Professionals +17.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
23.3% Managers ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
18.4% Labourers +3.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
12.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.3 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 Nabageena +0.4 higher in Irishtown
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Irishtownin Nabageena +0.4 more in Irishtown
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Irishtownin Nabageena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Irishtownin Nabageena +55.6 more in Nabageena
3.3 24th pct 58.8 85th pct
Intersections/km² in Irishtownin Nabageena +1 higher in Irishtown
1 51st pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Irishtownin Nabageena +0.2 pts higher in Irishtown
7.8% 69th pct 7.7% 68th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Irishtown vs Nabageena [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60289/irishtown/vs/SAL60442/nabageena