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Marrawah vs Woolnorth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Marrawah profile · Woolnorth profile

Marrawah Woolnorth

Woolnorth and Marrawah are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania, but they have very different profiles. Woolnorth is much younger, with a typical resident aged 28, while the typical resident in Marrawah is 52. These two areas differ sharply in their housing and origins; 55.2% of Marrawah homes are owned outright, whereas 0.0% are in Woolnorth. Woolnorth is also far more diverse, with 36.7% of people arriving recently from overseas and 19.3% using a language other than English at home, compared to 0.0% and 8.6% in Marrawah.

Both areas share a similar proportion of children under 15, at around 23.7%. This commonality exists despite other stark contrasts, such as health and income. Marrawah has a much higher share of people with long-term health conditions (30.9% versus 6.8% in Woolnorth) and more households earning $3,000 or more a week (24.1% versus 0.0%). They also both lack access to nearby schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Marrawah De facto: 25.8 pts higher in Woolnorth Housework 15h+: 25.6 pts higher in Marrawah Owned outright: 55.2 pts higher in Marrawah Recent arrivals: 36.7 pts higher in Woolnorth

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marrawahin Woolnorth +9 larger in Woolnorth gap narrowing
152 48th pct 161 49th pct
Median age in Marrawahin Woolnorth +24 yrs older in Marrawah gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
First Nations in Marrawahin Woolnorth +5.8 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
7.9% 85th pct 13.7% 89th pct
Aged 65+ in Marrawahin Woolnorth +13.1 pts higher in Marrawah gap steady
23.0% 68th pct 9.9% 16th pct
Under 15 in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.1 pts higher in Marrawah gap narrowing
23.7% 86th pct 23.6% 86th pct
De facto in Marrawahin Woolnorth +25.8 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
9.0% 26th pct 34.8% 100th pct

Age structure

19.7% Young adults (25–44) +18.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
34.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.7 pts 16.1%
23.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 23.6%
23.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.1 pts 9.9%
7.2% Youth (15–24) +10.2 pts ▸ 17.4%

Marital status

60.6% Married ◂ +17.2 pts 43.4%
17.3% Never married +23.7 pts ▸ 41.0%
11.8% Divorced ◂ +1.2 pts 10.7%
4.7% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Marrawah Woolnorth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Marrawahin Woolnorth +1.5 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
17.1% 71st pct 18.6% 74th pct

Country of birth

77.0% Australia ◂ +36.6 pts 40.4%
3.3% South Africa ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 1.9%
0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

45.4% English ◂ +30.5 pts 14.9%
41.4% Australian ◂ +18.5 pts 23.0%
7.9% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 1.9%
7.2% German ◂ +5.4 pts 1.9%
6.6% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 2.5%
0.0% Indian +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.6% Dutch ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Marrawahin Woolnorth +10.7 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
8.6% 73rd pct 19.3% 87th pct
Limited English in Marrawahin Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.5% English only ◂ +42.8 pts 44.7%
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 Marrawahin Woolnorth +9.4 pts higher in Marrawah gap steady
46.7% 70th pct 37.3% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity ◂ +44.8 pts 1.9%
46.7% No religion ◂ +9.4 pts 37.3%
6.6% Not stated +33.8 pts ▸ 40.4%
0.0% Islam +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Hinduism +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Marrawahin Woolnorth +14.1 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
46.1% 53rd pct 32.0% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Marrawahin Woolnorth +3.3 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
21.3% 71st pct 24.6% 77th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Marrawahin Woolnorth +1 more in Marrawah
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Marrawahin Woolnorth
32 11th pct —
ICSEA in Marrawahin Woolnorth
984 46th pct —

Highest year of school

46.1% Year 12 ◂ +14.1 pts 32.0%
33.9% Year 10 ◂ +16.7 pts 17.2%
6.1% Year 11 +8.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
13.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.6 pts 2.5%

Highest qualification level

34.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.1 pts 6.6%
19.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.1 pts 15.4%
13.9% Postgraduate degree +3.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.0 pts 3.3%
5.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.9% Management & commerce +10.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.6 pts 7.7%
15.3% Education ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% Society & culture ◂ +9.2 pts 3.3%
4.2% Engineering & related +6.8 pts ▸ 11.0%
8.3% Health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$257 higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
$805 60th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$363 higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
$1,449 44th pct $1,812 66th pct
Family income in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$271 higher in Marrawah gap narrowing
$1,833 46th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.6 pts higher in Marrawah gap narrowing
5.5% 35th pct 4.9% 31st pct
High-income homes in Marrawahin Woolnorth +24.1 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
24.1% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

36.2% $650–$1,499 +8.6 pts ▸ 44.8%
24.1% $1,500–$2,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 27.6%
24.1% Under $650 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
6.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.0 pts 32.0%
35.4% Under $650 ◂ +21.5 pts 13.9%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
2.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Marrawahin Woolnorth +24.1 pts higher in Marrawah
30.9% 60th pct 6.8% 0th pct
Mental health in Marrawahin Woolnorth +7.3 pts higher in Marrawah
9.2% 61st pct 1.9% 10th pct
Needs assistance in Marrawahin Woolnorth +7.9 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
7.9% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.2% Arthritis ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Asthma ◂ +4.3 pts 6.2%
9.2% Mental health ◂ +7.3 pts 1.9%
7.2% Heart disease ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Other condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Cancer ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.2% None ◂ +7.1 pts 54.0%
17.8% One condition ◂ +12.8 pts 5.0%
9.9% Two conditions ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Marrawahin Woolnorth +20.8 pts higher in Marrawah gap steady
32.3% 88th pct 11.5% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Marrawahin Woolnorth +13.2 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
17.3% 86th pct 4.1% 7th pct
Unpaid child care in Marrawahin Woolnorth +10.5 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
24.4% 45th pct 13.9% 12th pct
Defence service in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Marrawahin Woolnorth +25.6 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
34.6% 89th pct 9.0% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Marrawahin Woolnorth +10 larger in Woolnorth
12 61st pct 22 70th pct
Median age in Marrawahin Woolnorth +20 yrs older in Marrawah
39 yrs 77th pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$142 higher in Woolnorth
$900 73rd pct $1,042 81st pct
Household income in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$1,166 higher in Woolnorth
$1,458 40th pct $2,624 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Marrawahin Woolnorth
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.9 larger in Woolnorth gap widening
2.2 24th pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Marrawahin Woolnorth +10.4 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
14.8% 72nd pct 4.4% 21st pct
Living alone in Marrawahin Woolnorth +15.5 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
29.3% 69th pct 13.8% 15th pct

Family composition

41.7% Couples with children +23.0 pts ▸ 64.7%
45.4% Couples without children ◂ +24.8 pts 20.6%
14.8% One-parent families ◂ +10.4 pts 4.4%
2.8% Other families ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.8% 2 people ◂ +31.0 pts 13.8%
5.2% 4 people +25.9 pts ▸ 31.0%
29.3% 1 person ◂ +15.5 pts 13.8%
10.3% 3 people +6.9 pts ▸ 17.2%
8.6% 5 people ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Marrawahin Woolnorth +$85 higher in Woolnorth
$150 14th pct $235 35th pct
Mortgage in Marrawahin Woolnorth
$790 9th pct —
People / bedroom in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.30 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Marrawahin Woolnorth +12.1 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
15.5% 46th pct 27.6% 75th pct
Owned outright in Marrawahin Woolnorth +55.2 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
55.2% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Marrawahin Woolnorth +6.9 pts higher in Marrawah gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 93.1% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Marrawahin Woolnorth +8.6 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
74.1% 36th pct 65.5% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.2% Owned outright ◂ +55.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +55.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
27.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
15.5% Rented +12.1 pts ▸ 27.6%
5.2% Not stated +5.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.9 pts 93.1%
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

55.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.3 pts 44.8%
19.0% 4 bedrooms +1.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
6.9% 2 bedrooms +3.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

33.3% Under $200 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Marrawahin Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Marrawahin Woolnorth +16.0 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
16.0% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Marrawahin Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

51.9% Car (driver) +17.6 pts ▸ 69.5%
16.0% Worked at home ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% Car (passenger) +3.1 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.7% Walked +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles +9.1 pts ▸ 59.1%
29.3% 1 vehicle +16.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
19.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% 4 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Marrawahin Woolnorth +12.2 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
36.4% 69th pct 48.6% 89th pct
Recent arrivals in Marrawahin Woolnorth +36.7 pts higher in Woolnorth
0.0% 0th pct 36.7% 99th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Marrawahin Woolnorth +6.2 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
6.2% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Marrawahin Woolnorth +14.6 pts higher in Marrawah gap widening
63.8% 61st pct 49.2% 20th pct
Full-time in Marrawahin Woolnorth +9.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
63.0% 73rd pct 72.9% 91st pct

Industries people work in

49.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +26.9 pts ▸ 76.3%
19.8% Education & training ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
8.6% Construction ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% Accommodation & food +4.8 pts ▸ 8.5%
4.9% Mining ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Manufacturing ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.6% Labourers +35.6 pts ▸ 49.2%
35.8% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 37.3%
21.0% Professionals ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
11.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
9.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Community & personal service +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.4 higher in Marrawah
0.5 51st pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Marrawahin Woolnorth +0.5 more in Marrawah
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Marrawahin Woolnorth +20.4 pts higher in Marrawah
20.4% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Marrawahin Woolnorth +30.4 more in Marrawah
98.7 87th pct 68.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Marrawahin Woolnorth even
0 35th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Marrawahin Woolnorth +5.7 pts higher in Marrawah
8.3% 72nd pct 2.5% 5th pct

Compare Marrawah with nearby areas

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Compare Woolnorth with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marrawah vs Woolnorth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60385/marrawah/vs/SAL60767/woolnorth