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Koonya vs Taranna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Koonya profile · Taranna profile

Koonya Taranna

Taranna and Koonya are neighbouring Tasmanian areas with small populations. Taranna has better access to public transport, with 29.94 stops per 1,000 people and 69.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, while Koonya has no stops. The two areas differ significantly in their residents' backgrounds; 19.6% of people in Koonya were born overseas compared to 9.0% in Taranna. Education levels also vary, with 50.4% of Koonya residents completing Year 12, which is far higher than the 30.7% in Taranna.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining very similar home ownership rates at around 70%. They share a common lifestyle in other ways, with an identical share of homes without a motor vehicle (4.3%) and almost the same typical drive time to the city. While both have a high proportion of older residents compared to the national figure, they are effectively alike in the size of their homes and the number of bedrooms available.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 14.3 pts higher in Koonya Rent: $95 higher in Taranna Year 12: 19.7 pts higher in Koonya Work from home: 18.1 pts higher in Koonya No religion: 17.9 pts higher in Koonya

Demographics & Identity

Population in Koonyain Taranna +29 larger in Taranna gap widening
138 46th pct 167 50th pct
Median age in Koonyain Taranna +2 yrs older in Koonya gap steady
61 yrs 94th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Koonyain Taranna +4.8 pts higher in Taranna gap widening
3.6% 64th pct 8.4% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Koonyain Taranna +3.8 pts higher in Taranna gap narrowing
29.7% 86th pct 33.5% 90th pct
Under 15 in Koonyain Taranna +2.5 pts higher in Taranna gap steady
6.5% 10th pct 9.0% 14th pct
De facto in Koonyain Taranna +15.5 pts higher in Taranna gap narrowing
12.6% 53rd pct 28.1% 98th pct

Age structure

37.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.7 pts 32.9%
29.7% Seniors (65+) +3.8 pts ▸ 33.5%
10.9% Young adults (25–44) +6.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
6.5% Children (0–14) +2.5 pts ▸ 9.0%
5.1% Youth (15–24) +2.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

Marital status

51.6% Married ◂ +10.3 pts 41.3%
30.3% Never married +7.7 pts ▸ 38.0%
9.0% Divorced +6.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
8.2% Widowed ◂ +4.2 pts 4.0%
8.2% Separated ◂ +2.9 pts 5.3%

Age & sex structure

Koonya Taranna

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Koonyain Taranna +10.6 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
19.6% 76th pct 9.0% 38th pct

Country of birth

71.0% Australia +5.0 pts ▸ 76.0%
10.1% England ◂ +6.6 pts 3.6%
0.0% Philippines +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

48.6% English ◂ +8.4 pts 40.1%
29.0% Australian +8.7 pts ▸ 37.7%
21.0% Irish ◂ +10.2 pts 10.8%
16.7% Scottish ◂ +10.1 pts 6.6%
3.6% German even 3.6%
0.0% Dutch +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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 Koonyain Taranna +1.8 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
3.6% 51st pct 1.8% 39th pct
Limited English in Koonyain Taranna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.6% English only ◂ +1.4 pts 89.2%
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 Koonyain Taranna +17.9 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
61.6% 96th pct 43.7% 60th pct

Religious affiliation

61.6% No religion ◂ +17.9 pts 43.7%
24.6% Christianity +16.7 pts ▸ 41.3%
11.6% Not stated +6.4 pts ▸ 18.0%
2.2% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 2.4%
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 Koonyain Taranna +19.7 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
50.4% 63rd pct 30.7% 14th pct
Bachelor+ in Koonyain Taranna +7.3 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
21.3% 71st pct 14.0% 47th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Koonyain Taranna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.4% Year 12 ◂ +19.7 pts 30.7%
26.4% Year 10 +2.9 pts ▸ 29.3%
3.2% Year 9 or below +14.1 pts ▸ 17.3%
5.6% Year 11 +1.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +14.0 pts ▸ 37.8%
20.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.8 pts 13.4%
9.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.3 pts ▸ 15.9%
10.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.6 pts 6.1%
7.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.3 pts 4.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Field of qualification

20.2% Society & culture ◂ +15.4 pts 4.9%
8.3% Management & commerce +6.3 pts ▸ 14.6%
9.5% Engineering & related +2.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.6 pts ▸ 12.2%
10.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.1 pts 3.7%
8.3% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 6.1%
7.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 4.9%
3.6% Health +2.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
6.0% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 4.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Koonyain Taranna +$63 higher in Koonya gap widening
$493 12th pct $430 6th pct
Household income in Koonyain Taranna +$228 higher in Koonya gap widening
$1,010 14th pct $782 5th pct
Family income in Koonyain Taranna +$181 higher in Koonya gap narrowing
$1,100 9th pct $919 4th pct
High earners in Koonyain Taranna +4.0 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
7.4% 46th pct 3.3% 25th pct
High-income homes in Koonyain Taranna +9.2 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
9.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

44.6% $650–$1,499 +1.1 pts ▸ 45.7%
36.9% Under $650 ◂ +15.5 pts 21.4%
21.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
4.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

62.3% Under $650 ◂ +5.6 pts 56.7%
28.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.7 pts 24.0%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 6.0%
4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Koonyain Taranna +2.7 pts higher in Taranna
36.2% 82nd pct 38.9% 88th pct
Mental health in Koonyain Taranna +1.3 pts higher in Koonya
10.9% 75th pct 9.6% 64th pct
Needs assistance in Koonyain Taranna +5.6 pts higher in Koonya gap steady
11.6% 93rd pct 6.0% 65th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Arthritis +8.5 pts ▸ 21.6%
10.9% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 9.6%
9.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.8 pts 6.6%
9.4% Other condition ◂ +2.8 pts 6.6%
8.7% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 7.8%
5.1% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 7.2%
2.2% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.9% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.4% None ◂ +17.5 pts 41.9%
22.5% One condition +0.9 pts ▸ 23.4%
5.8% Two conditions +3.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
5.8% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Koonyain Taranna +3.7 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
27.0% 80th pct 23.3% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Koonyain Taranna +10.6 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
21.3% 92nd pct 10.7% 29th pct
Unpaid child care in Koonyain Taranna +2.9 pts higher in Taranna gap narrowing
13.1% 11th pct 16.0% 14th pct
Defence service in Koonyain Taranna +6.5 pts higher in Taranna
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Koonyain Taranna +9.6 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
33.6% 88th pct 24.0% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Koonyain Taranna +9 larger in Taranna
5 49th pct 14 63rd pct
Median age in Koonyain Taranna +21 yrs older in Koonya
39 yrs 77th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Koonyain Taranna +$283 higher in Taranna
$366 13th pct $649 51st pct
Household income in Koonyain Taranna even
$899 14th pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Koonyain Taranna +0.2 larger in Taranna gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Koonyain Taranna +4.3 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
12.0% 57th pct 7.6% 31st pct
Living alone in Koonyain Taranna +17.8 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
49.2% 100th pct 31.4% 75th pct

Family composition

45.7% Couples without children +12.0 pts ▸ 57.6%
45.7% Couples with children ◂ +22.8 pts 22.9%
12.0% One-parent families ◂ +4.3 pts 7.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.5% 2 people +15.6 pts ▸ 57.1%
49.2% 1 person ◂ +17.8 pts 31.4%
10.8% 3 people ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.2% 4 people +1.0 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% 5 people +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Koonyain Taranna +$95 higher in Taranna gap widening
$115 8th pct $210 28th pct
Mortgage in Koonyain Taranna +$67 higher in Koonya gap narrowing
$1,183 23rd pct $1,116 20th pct
People / bedroom in Koonyain Taranna even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Koonyain Taranna +4.9 pts higher in Taranna gap narrowing
10.8% 29th pct 15.7% 47th pct
Owned outright in Koonyain Taranna +0.8 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
70.8% 100th pct 70.0% 100th pct
Separate houses in Koonyain Taranna +3.1 pts higher in Taranna gap widening
96.9% 52nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Koonyain Taranna +0.4 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
66.2% 22nd pct 65.7% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

70.8% Owned outright ◂ +0.8 pts 70.0%
16.9% Owned with a mortgage +5.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
10.8% Rented +4.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
4.6% Not stated ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.9% Separate house +3.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.2% Other dwelling ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms +14.2 pts ▸ 55.7%
26.2% 2 bedrooms +12.4 pts ▸ 38.6%
15.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.1 pts 4.3%
15.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.4 pts 10.0%
9.2% 5 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% Studio / none ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +63.6 pts 36.4%
0.0% $200–$349 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

36.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.1 pts 31.3%
27.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Koonyain Taranna even gap steady
4.3% 71st pct 4.3% 71st pct
Work from home in Koonyain Taranna +18.1 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
23.3% 68th pct 5.2% 11th pct
PT commute in Koonyain Taranna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Koonyain Taranna +5 more in Taranna
0 0th pct 5 74th pct
Stops/1k in Koonyain Taranna +29.94 more in Taranna
0.00 0th pct 29.94 97th pct
Departures/1k in Koonyain Taranna +251.5 more in Taranna
0.0 0th pct 251.5 74th pct
PT routes in Koonyain Taranna +1 more in Taranna
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Koonyain Taranna +74 longer in Koonya
86 100th pct 12 49th pct
Drive to city in Koonyain Taranna +4 longer in Taranna
66 48th pct 70 50th pct

How people get to work

60.5% Car (driver) ◂ +7.0 pts 53.4%
23.3% Worked at home ◂ +18.1 pts 5.2%
0.0% Walked +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 34.3%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 30.0%
10.1% 3 vehicles +12.7 pts ▸ 22.9%
8.7% 4 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 15.7%
4.3% No vehicle ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Koonyain Taranna +1.2 pts higher in Taranna gap steady
23.0% 23rd pct 24.2% 26th pct
Recent arrivals in Koonyain Taranna
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Koonyain Taranna +14.3 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
14.3% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Koonyain Taranna +0.8 pts higher in Koonya gap narrowing
40.2% 9th pct 39.3% 9th pct
Full-time in Koonyain Taranna +12.0 pts higher in Koonya gap widening
46.5% 10th pct 34.5% 0th pct

Industries people work in

25.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.8 pts 13.8%
11.6% Accommodation & food +12.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
11.6% Professional & technical ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.0% Construction +3.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.3% Manufacturing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.4 pts 6.9%
9.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.1 pts 5.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.1 pts 6.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Occupations people work in

27.9% Managers ◂ +19.3 pts 8.6%
7.0% Technicians & trades +17.2 pts ▸ 24.1%
18.6% Community & personal service ◂ +10.0 pts 8.6%
16.3% Labourers ◂ +2.5 pts 13.8%
14.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.8 pts 5.2%
7.0% Professionals +6.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.6% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
7.0% Sales workers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Koonyain Taranna +1.5 higher in Taranna
0.4 48th pct 1.8 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Koonyain Taranna +1.2 more in Taranna
0.6 53rd pct 1.8 64th pct
15-min city in Koonyain Taranna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Koonyain Taranna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Koonyain Taranna +69.8 pts higher in Taranna
0.0% 0th pct 69.8% 79th pct
Walk to school in Koonyain Taranna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Koonyain Taranna +2.3 pts higher in Koonya
39.0% 61st pct 36.7% 60th pct
Walk to health in Koonyain Taranna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Koonyain Taranna +54.8 more in Taranna
29.0 72nd pct 83.8 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Koonyain Taranna even
1 44th pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Koonyain Taranna +4.6 pts higher in Koonya
14.3% 91st pct 9.6% 79th pct

Compare Koonya with nearby areas

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Compare Taranna with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Koonya vs Taranna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60309/koonya/vs/SAL60665/taranna