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Middlesex vs Nietta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Middlesex profile · Nietta profile

Middlesex Nietta

Nietta and Middlesex (Tas.) are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. The two places differ sharply in their demographics and incomes. Residents in Nietta are far older, with a typical age of 59, while the typical resident in Middlesex (Tas.) is just 16. This age gap is reflected in the homes; Middlesex (Tas.) has far more people per home at 5.0, compared to 2.2 in Nietta. While the typical household income is far higher in Middlesex (Tas.) at $1,375, the typical personal income is far higher in Nietta at $415.

Both areas share a total reliance on cars, as they are both car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of parks, schools, groceries or health services. This common lack of local amenities is a defining feature for both, regardless of their different age profiles. Over time, the gap in typical ages has remained a stark contrast between the two neighbours.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Middlesexin Nietta +54 larger in Nietta gap narrowing
9 6th pct 63 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2016: 64
  • Second area, 2021: 63
Median age in Middlesexin Nietta +43 yrs older in Nietta gap narrowing
16 yrs 0th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 11 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 16 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Middlesexin Nietta
15.9% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
42.9% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
12.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
9.1% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.6 pts 12.7%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

150.0% Married ◂ +80.9 pts 69.1%
0.0% Never married +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Divorced +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Middlesexin Nietta
11.1% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +82.5 pts ▸ 82.5%
44.4% England ◂ +36.5 pts 7.9%
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

100.0% English ◂ +46.0 pts 54.0%
0.0% Australian +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Scottish +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Irish +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Filipino +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Middlesexin Nietta
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Middlesexin Nietta
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +1.6 pts 98.4%
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 Middlesexin Nietta
49.2% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.2%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +58.7 pts 41.3%
0.0% No religion +49.2 pts ▸ 49.2%
0.0% Not stated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
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

29.1% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
9.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Middlesexin Nietta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% Year 12 +29.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Health +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Society & culture +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Creative arts +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Middlesexin Nietta +$190 higher in Nietta
$225 0th pct $415 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $225
  • Second area, 2016: $341
  • Second area, 2021: $415
Household income in Middlesexin Nietta +$634 higher in Middlesex
$1,375 38th pct $741 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $706
  • Second area, 2021: $741
Family income in Middlesexin Nietta +$542 higher in Middlesex
$1,375 19th pct $833 2nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $833
High earners in Middlesexin Nietta
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Middlesexin Nietta
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +70.9 pts ▸ 70.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Middlesexin Nietta
50.8% 100th pct
Mental health in Middlesexin Nietta
11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Middlesexin Nietta
11.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +31.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Diabetes +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Mental health +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other condition +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Heart disease +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Asthma +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
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

44.4% None even 44.4%
0.0% One condition +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% Three or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Two conditions +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Middlesexin Nietta
20.0% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Unpaid carers in Middlesexin Nietta
23.6% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%
Unpaid child care in Middlesexin Nietta
12.7% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Defence service in Middlesexin Nietta
11.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Middlesexin Nietta
25.5% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Middlesexin Nietta +10 larger in Nietta
0 0th pct 10 59th pct
33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Middlesexin Nietta
$474 29th pct
Household income in Middlesexin Nietta
$899 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Middlesexin Nietta +2.8 larger in Middlesex
5.0 100th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
9.8% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Living alone in Middlesexin Nietta
27.6% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +54.9 pts 45.1%
0.0% Couples without children +49.0 pts ▸ 49.0%
0.0% One-parent families +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$225 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: $173
  • Second area, 2021: $225
$877 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $877
People / bedroom in Middlesexin Nietta +0.90 higher in Middlesex
1.60 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Middlesexin Nietta
55.2% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.2%
Separate houses in Middlesexin Nietta
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Middlesexin Nietta
62.1% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.1%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Middlesexin Nietta
28.6% 78th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Middlesexin Nietta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Middlesexin Nietta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Middlesexin Nietta
204 100th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Middlesexin Nietta
17.2% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Middlesexin Nietta
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Middlesexin Nietta
38.2% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%
66.7% 83rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 19th pct
Types ≤15 min in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Middlesexin Nietta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Middlesexin Nietta +857.1 more in Middlesex
888.9 100th pct 31.7 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Middlesexin Nietta +1 higher in Nietta
0 27th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Middlesexin Nietta +4.7 pts higher in Nietta
6.1% 55th pct 10.8% 84th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Middlesex vs Nietta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60402/middlesex/vs/SAL60455/nietta