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Lymwood vs Pearshape

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.1 km apart · Lymwood profile · Pearshape profile

Lymwood Pearshape

Lymwood and Pearshape are neighbouring areas on King Island. Lymwood has a small population of 105, while Pearshape is sparsely populated with just 5 people. There are major differences in income; typical weekly household income in Pearshape is $8,000, which is far higher than the $1,531 seen in Lymwood. Homes in Pearshape are also more crowded, with 3.0 people per home and 1.5 people per bedroom, compared to 2.1 people per home and 0.7 people per bedroom in Lymwood. Residents in Lymwood are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 45 compared to 39 in Pearshape.

These two places are both car-dependent, and almost no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While they share similar terrain and a lack of public transport, the gap in typical weekly personal income between them is widening, with Pearshape now $2,529 higher than Lymwood.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lymwoodin Pearshape +100 larger in Lymwood gap steady
105 42nd pct 5 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 114
  • First area, 2021: 105
  • Second area, 2016: 5
  • Second area, 2021: 5
Median age in Lymwoodin Pearshape +6 yrs older in Lymwood
45 yrs 50th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Lymwoodin Pearshape
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
21.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
18.1% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
10.6% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%

Age structure

33.3% Young adults (25–44) +26.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
36.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%
21.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
18.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.3% Married +51.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.1% Never married ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
11.2% Widowed ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Separated ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lymwood Pearshape

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

  • 85+ in Lymwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Lymwood: 4.1% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Lymwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Lymwood: 4.1% males, 3.3% females; 70–74 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Lymwood: 2.5% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Lymwood: 5.0% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Lymwood: 2.5% males, 5.8% females; 55–59 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Lymwood: 6.6% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Lymwood: 6.6% males, 5.0% females; 45–49 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Lymwood: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 40–44 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Lymwood: 4.1% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pearshape: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Lymwood: 3.3% males, 5.8% females; 30–34 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Lymwood: 4.1% males, 8.3% females; 25–29 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Lymwood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Lymwood: 4.1% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Lymwood: 2.5% males, 5.0% females; 10–14 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Lymwood: 0.0% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Lymwood: 0.0% males, 3.3% females; 0–4 in Pearshape: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lymwoodin Pearshape
10.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%

Country of birth

78.1% Australia +21.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.7% England ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
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

37.1% Australian ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
34.3% English ◂ +34.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Irish ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.4% Scottish ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
3.8% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Chinese ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 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 Lymwoodin Pearshape
4.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
Limited English in Lymwoodin Pearshape
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

81.0% English only +19.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

41.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%

Religious affiliation

41.9% No religion +58.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
41.9% Christianity ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
16.2% Not stated ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 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

37.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.6%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
13.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.0% Year 12 +13.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
29.3% Year 10 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
12.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
7.6% Year 11 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

15.1% Bachelor degree +34.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
32.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
17.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.5% Society & culture +42.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.3% Management & commerce ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
13.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
11.3% Engineering & related ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Health ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Education ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Creative arts ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lymwoodin Pearshape +$2,529 higher in Pearshape
$971 79th pct $3,500 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $971
  • Second area, 2021: $3,500
Household income in Lymwoodin Pearshape +$6,469 higher in Pearshape
$1,531 49th pct $8,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,531
  • First area, 2021: $1,531
  • Second area, 2021: $8,000
Family income in Lymwoodin Pearshape +$5,951 higher in Pearshape
$2,049 60th pct $8,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,049
  • Second area, 2021: $8,000
High earners in Lymwoodin Pearshape
14.6% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
High-income homes in Lymwoodin Pearshape
17.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%

Personal income distribution

11.2% $3,000 or more +38.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.0% Under $650 ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
34.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
11.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lymwoodin Pearshape
24.8% 29th pct
Mental health in Lymwoodin Pearshape
6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Lymwoodin Pearshape
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Asthma ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Arthritis ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% Mental health ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.7% None ◂ +5.7 pts 60.0%
18.1% One condition ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lymwoodin Pearshape
38.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
Unpaid carers in Lymwoodin Pearshape
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Lymwoodin Pearshape
27.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
Defence service in Lymwoodin Pearshape
4.2% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Lymwoodin Pearshape
24.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
15 yrs 11th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lymwoodin Pearshape +0.9 larger in Pearshape
2.1 19th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
13.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
Living alone in Lymwoodin Pearshape
31.7% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%

Family composition

57.6% Couples with children +42.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.4% Couples without children ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
13.6% One-parent families ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
Mortgage in Lymwoodin Pearshape +$367 higher in Pearshape
$1,133 21st pct $1,500 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,454
  • First area, 2021: $1,133
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Lymwoodin Pearshape +0.80 higher in Pearshape
0.70 14th pct 1.50 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.50
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Lymwoodin Pearshape
61.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 61.0%
Separate houses in Lymwoodin Pearshape
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 95.7%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
87.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 87.0%
  • First area, 2021: 87.8%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Lymwoodin Pearshape
34.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

48.4% Car (driver) ◂ +48.4 pts 0.0%
34.4% Worked at home ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
4.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lymwoodin Pearshape
21.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lymwoodin Pearshape
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Lymwoodin Pearshape
71.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 74.2%
  • First area, 2021: 71.9%
59.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 71.4%
  • First area, 2021: 59.4%

Industries people work in

39.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
7.8% Manufacturing ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Construction ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Retail trade ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

4.7% Professionals +95.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
43.8% Managers ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
20.3% Labourers ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.1 38th pct 0.1 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.1 40th pct 0.1 38th pct
15-min city in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lymwoodin Pearshape +0.7 pts higher in Lymwood
9.8% 47th pct 9.1% 46th pct
Walk to health in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lymwoodin Pearshape +257.1 more in Pearshape
142.9 89th pct 400.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Lymwoodin Pearshape even
0 35th pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in Lymwoodin Pearshape +1.0 pts higher in Pearshape
4.7% 38th pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lymwood vs Pearshape [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60375/lymwood/vs/SAL60497/pearshape