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Melrose vs South Spreyton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.0 km apart · Melrose profile · South Spreyton profile

Melrose South Spreyton

South Spreyton and Melrose (Tas.) are neighbouring areas with very different household profiles. South Spreyton is a larger community where homes are typically bigger, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms, and more people are caring for children unpaid (35.6%). In contrast, Melrose (Tas.) is sparsely populated and has a higher number of people living alone (39.4%) and homes owned outright (54.5%). There is also a notable difference in their First Nations populations; South Spreyton's is well higher at 8.0% and much younger, while in Melrose (Tas.), the First Nations population is 0.0%.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who are employed full-time, at 58.3%. They are also similar in that no one uses public transport to get to work and every home has a motor vehicle. While the two areas share similar typical weekly incomes, the gap in the share of people who finished Year 12 has widened, with the figure now far higher in Melrose (Tas.) at 47.1% compared to 36.1% in South Spreyton.

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Where they differ most

Population: 482 larger in South Spreyton Living alone: 27.9 pts higher in Melrose 3+ bedrooms: 26.2 pts higher in South Spreyton First Nations: 8.0 pts higher in South Spreyton Unemployment: 5.7 pts higher in South Spreyton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Melrosein South Spreyton +482 larger in South Spreyton gap widening
94 40th pct 576 67th pct
Median age in Melrosein South Spreyton +7 yrs older in Melrose gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Melrosein South Spreyton +8.0 pts higher in South Spreyton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.0% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.5 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
16.0% 37th pct 14.4% 30th pct
Under 15 in Melrosein South Spreyton +6.5 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
14.9% 35th pct 21.4% 76th pct
De facto in Melrosein South Spreyton +7.2 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
16.9% 79th pct 9.7% 30th pct

Age structure

31.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.6 pts 28.3%
16.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
14.9% Children (0–14) +6.5 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.5 pts 14.4%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.4 pts 11.5%

Marital status

46.8% Married +16.9 pts ▸ 63.7%
36.4% Never married ◂ +14.1 pts 22.3%
14.3% Divorced ◂ +5.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Widowed +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Separated +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Age & sex structure

Melrose South Spreyton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Melrosein South Spreyton +6.0 pts higher in Melrose gap widening
14.9% 64th pct 8.9% 38th pct

Country of birth

76.6% Australia +11.8 pts ▸ 88.4%
9.6% England ◂ +6.1 pts 3.5%
3.2% Philippines ◂ +2.7 pts 0.5%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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

44.7% Australian +8.8 pts ▸ 53.5%
46.8% English ◂ +3.1 pts 43.8%
10.6% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 4.7%
8.5% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
6.4% Dutch ◂ +4.0 pts 2.4%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.2% Filipino ◂ +2.7 pts 0.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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 Melrosein South Spreyton +0.2 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
3.2% 48th pct 3.0% 46th pct
Limited English in Melrosein South Spreyton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.4% English only +4.7 pts ▸ 94.1%
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 Melrosein South Spreyton +5.8 pts higher in South Spreyton gap steady
46.8% 70th pct 52.6% 85th pct

Religious affiliation

46.8% No religion +5.8 pts ▸ 52.6%
37.2% Christianity +6.0 pts ▸ 43.2%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 5.0%
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

Year 12 in Melrosein South Spreyton +11.0 pts higher in Melrose gap widening
47.1% 56th pct 36.1% 26th pct
Bachelor+ in Melrosein South Spreyton +3.3 pts higher in Melrose gap widening
15.6% 54th pct 12.2% 40th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.1% Year 12 ◂ +11.0 pts 36.1%
41.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.3 pts 41.1%
8.6% Year 11 +3.1 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.2 pts 5.9%

Highest qualification level

44.9% Certificate III / IV +1.8 pts ▸ 46.7%
26.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.1 pts 16.4%
16.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.3 pts 12.0%
8.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 4.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Field of qualification

12.2% Engineering & related +7.8 pts ▸ 20.1%
16.3% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 17.2%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.5 pts 1.8%
6.1% Health +8.1 pts ▸ 14.2%
6.1% Society & culture +5.2 pts ▸ 11.3%
10.2% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 6.6%
10.2% Creative arts ◂ +7.6 pts 2.6%
8.2% Education ◂ +0.9 pts 7.3%
6.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.7 pts 1.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Melrosein South Spreyton +$28 higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
$774 54th pct $802 59th pct
Household income in Melrosein South Spreyton +$174 higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
$1,781 64th pct $1,955 73rd pct
Family income in Melrosein South Spreyton +$193 higher in Melrose gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $2,057 61st pct
High earners in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.4 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
11.7% 68th pct 10.2% 62nd pct
High-income homes in Melrosein South Spreyton +7.6 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
12.1% 37th pct 19.7% 61st pct

Household income distribution

12.1% $1,500–$2,999 +30.0 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +8.6 pts ▸ 26.8%
18.2% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 5.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
12.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%

Personal income distribution

46.8% Under $650 ◂ +8.4 pts 38.3%
26.0% $650–$1,499 +9.7 pts ▸ 35.6%
22.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 19.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Melrosein South Spreyton +4.1 pts higher in Melrose
30.9% 60th pct 26.7% 39th pct
Mental health in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.6 pts higher in South Spreyton
7.4% 43rd pct 9.0% 59th pct
Needs assistance in Melrosein South Spreyton +3.1 pts higher in South Spreyton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 33rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.8 pts 10.1%
9.6% Cancer ◂ +6.3 pts 3.3%
7.4% Mental health +1.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.5% Other condition even 8.5%
7.4% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%
0.0% Heart disease +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.3% None +11.4 pts ▸ 65.6%
21.3% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 21.0%
5.3% Three or more ◂ +3.9 pts 1.4%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Melrosein South Spreyton +3.1 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
23.4% 72nd pct 20.3% 60th pct
Unpaid carers in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.8 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
15.6% 76th pct 13.8% 61st pct
Unpaid child care in Melrosein South Spreyton +12.3 pts higher in South Spreyton gap widening
23.4% 40th pct 35.6% 88th pct
Defence service in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.8 pts higher in Melrose
6.4% 88th pct 4.6% 77th pct
Housework 15h+ in Melrosein South Spreyton +3.1 pts higher in Melrose gap steady
31.2% 83rd pct 28.1% 71st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Melrosein South Spreyton +46 larger in South Spreyton
0 0th pct 46 76th pct
Median age in Melrosein South Spreyton +40 yrs older in Melrose
57 yrs 92nd pct 17 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Melrosein South Spreyton
— 0.0% 0th pct
Unemployment in Melrosein South Spreyton
— 13.6% 65th pct
Median income in Melrosein South Spreyton +$1,256 higher in Melrose
$1,875 94th pct $619 47th pct
Household income in Melrosein South Spreyton +$63 higher in Melrose
$1,875 57th pct $1,812 55th pct
Indigenous language in Melrosein South Spreyton
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Melrosein South Spreyton +0.5 larger in South Spreyton gap steady
2.4 43rd pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Melrosein South Spreyton +2.2 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
5.5% 24th pct 7.7% 31st pct
Living alone in Melrosein South Spreyton +27.9 pts higher in Melrose gap widening
39.4% 90th pct 11.5% 10th pct

Family composition

61.6% Couples with children +3.4 pts ▸ 65.1%
31.5% Couples without children ◂ +2.4 pts 29.1%
5.5% One-parent families +2.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.4% 1 person ◂ +27.9 pts 11.5%
27.3% 2 people +9.9 pts ▸ 37.2%
21.2% 4 people +2.8 pts ▸ 24.0%
12.1% 3 people +2.6 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% 5 people +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% 6 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Melrosein South Spreyton +$80 higher in South Spreyton
$170 18th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Melrosein South Spreyton +$57 higher in Melrose gap narrowing
$1,574 47th pct $1,517 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Melrosein South Spreyton +0.10 higher in South Spreyton gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Melrosein South Spreyton +1.6 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.6% 4th pct
Owned outright in Melrosein South Spreyton +17.9 pts higher in Melrose gap widening
54.5% 84th pct 36.6% 37th pct
Separate houses in Melrosein South Spreyton +0.5 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 99.5% 67th pct
3+ bedrooms in Melrosein South Spreyton +26.2 pts higher in South Spreyton gap widening
66.7% 22nd pct 92.9% 85th pct

How homes are owned or rented

27.3% Owned with a mortgage +30.7 pts ▸ 57.9%
54.5% Owned outright ◂ +17.9 pts 36.6%
0.0% Rented +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +0.5 pts 99.5%
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

48.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 44.3%
9.1% 4 bedrooms +28.6 pts ▸ 37.7%
18.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.3 pts 4.9%
9.1% 5 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +49.1 pts ▸ 49.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% Under $1,000 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Melrosein South Spreyton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Melrosein South Spreyton +9.7 pts higher in Melrose gap narrowing
16.7% 50th pct 6.9% 15th pct
PT commute in Melrosein South Spreyton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Melrosein South Spreyton
— 49 79th pct
Drive to city in Melrosein South Spreyton +3 longer in Melrose
177 95th pct 174 94th pct

How people get to work

58.3% Car (driver) +15.6 pts ▸ 74.0%
16.7% Worked at home ◂ +9.7 pts 6.9%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.1 pts 4.2%
0.0% Walked +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +10.6 pts ▸ 44.0%
27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.4 pts 9.9%
9.1% 3 vehicles +17.8 pts ▸ 26.9%
24.2% 4 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 20.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Melrosein South Spreyton +4.5 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
27.8% 38th pct 32.3% 55th pct
Recent arrivals in Melrosein South Spreyton
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Melrosein South Spreyton +5.7 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 75th pct
Participation in Melrosein South Spreyton +4.3 pts higher in South Spreyton gap narrowing
62.3% 56th pct 66.6% 71st pct
Full-time in Melrosein South Spreyton even gap narrowing
58.3% 51st pct 58.3% 51st pct

Industries people work in

8.3% Manufacturing +4.5 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.6 pts 4.9%
12.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +11.1 pts 1.4%
0.0% Construction +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.4% Professional & technical ◂ +9.0 pts 1.4%
10.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.1 pts 7.3%
10.4% Education & training ◂ +2.8 pts 7.6%
6.3% Retail trade +3.8 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.3% Mining ◂ +6.9 pts 1.4%
8.3% Administrative & support ◂ +4.5 pts 3.8%
0.0% Other services +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Occupations people work in

27.1% Managers ◂ +16.3 pts 10.8%
16.7% Technicians & trades +2.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +2.8 pts 13.9%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +3.8 pts 12.8%
6.3% Community & personal service +8.7 pts ▸ 14.9%
12.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.3 pts 6.3%
10.4% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.3% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 8.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0 17th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Melrosein South Spreyton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Melrosein South Spreyton +8.9 more in Melrose
10.6 43rd pct 1.7 19th pct
Intersections/km² in Melrosein South Spreyton +2 higher in South Spreyton
1 43rd pct 3 60th pct
Mean slope in Melrosein South Spreyton +3.0 pts higher in Melrose
15.1% 92nd pct 12.1% 87th pct

Compare Melrose with nearby areas

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Compare South Spreyton with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Melrose vs South Spreyton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60394/melrose/vs/SAL60621/south-spreyton