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Montagu vs West Montagu

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.8 km apart · Montagu profile · West Montagu profile

Montagu West Montagu

Montagu and West Montagu are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Montagu is more likely to have residents born overseas (19.3% compared to 0.0%) and a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.9% versus 0.0%). The two areas also differ in age and activity; West Montagu has a far older typical resident at 50 compared to 41 in Montagu, while West Montagu is far more likely to have volunteers (30.3% versus 9.0%).

Both areas have a very similar proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at around 15%. They are also alike in that both are car-dependent and have no public transport stops. While the typical weekly household income is similar in both places, Montagu has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (73.1% compared to 48.5%).

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Where they differ most

Participation: 24.6 pts higher in Montagu Recent movers: 23.0 pts higher in Montagu Volunteering: 21.3 pts higher in West Montagu Born overseas: 19.3 pts higher in Montagu No religion: 18.3 pts higher in West Montagu

Demographics & Identity

Population in Montaguin West Montagu +44 larger in Montagu gap steady
83 37th pct 39 23rd pct
Median age in Montaguin West Montagu +9 yrs older in West Montagu gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Montaguin West Montagu +0.9 pts higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
14.5% 89th pct 15.4% 90th pct
Aged 65+ in Montaguin West Montagu +16.9 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
16.9% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Montaguin West Montagu +3.8 pts higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
19.3% 65th pct 23.1% 84th pct
De facto in Montaguin West Montagu +4.1 pts higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
11.9% 47th pct 16.0% 75th pct

Age structure

25.3% Older adults (45–64) +15.7 pts ▸ 41.0%
33.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.5 pts 10.3%
19.3% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
14.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.8 pts 7.7%

Marital status

50.7% Married ◂ +17.4 pts 33.3%
31.3% Never married +2.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.0% Divorced +12.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Widowed +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Montagu West Montagu

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Montaguin West Montagu +19.3 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
19.3% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

67.5% Australia +17.1 pts ▸ 84.6%
4.8% New Zealand ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.6% English +5.0 pts ▸ 43.6%
37.3% Australian ◂ +16.8 pts 20.5%
14.5% Scottish +18.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.8% Irish +25.9 pts ▸ 30.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Montaguin West Montagu +6.0 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
6.0% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Montaguin West Montagu even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.3% English only +0.3 pts ▸ 84.6%
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 Montaguin West Montagu +18.3 pts higher in West Montagu gap widening
45.8% 67th pct 64.1% 98th pct

Religious affiliation

45.8% No religion +18.3 pts ▸ 64.1%
31.3% Christianity ◂ +0.6 pts 30.8%
20.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 17.9%
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 Montaguin West Montagu +4.6 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
35.8% 25th pct 31.3% 15th pct
Bachelor+ in Montaguin West Montagu +14.9 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
14.9% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Montaguin West Montagu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.3% Year 10 +3.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
35.8% Year 12 ◂ +4.6 pts 31.3%
7.5% Year 9 or below +1.9 pts ▸ 9.4%
4.5% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.5% Certificate III / IV +24.2 pts ▸ 64.7%
27.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
10.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
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

27.0% Agriculture & environment +2.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
13.5% Engineering & related +4.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Management & commerce ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Montaguin West Montagu +$151 higher in Montagu gap narrowing
$725 45th pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Montaguin West Montagu +$93 higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
$1,531 49th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Montaguin West Montagu +$249 higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Montaguin West Montagu +9.1 pts higher in West Montagu gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 56th pct
High-income homes in Montaguin West Montagu
12.1% 37th pct —

Household income distribution

45.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.7 pts 15.8%
27.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
15.2% Under $650 +11.2 pts ▸ 26.3%
12.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.1 pts 18.2%
32.8% Under $650 +6.6 pts ▸ 39.4%
11.9% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Montaguin West Montagu +1.2 pts higher in West Montagu
19.3% 13th pct 20.5% 15th pct
Mental health in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Montaguin West Montagu +3.6 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
3.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.4% Arthritis +4.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.0% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease +6.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.2% Lung condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Asthma ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None +4.5 pts ▸ 74.4%
10.8% One condition ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.0% Two conditions +4.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Montaguin West Montagu +21.3 pts higher in West Montagu gap widening
9.0% 11th pct 30.3% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Montaguin West Montagu +0.1 pts higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
9.0% 20th pct 9.1% 21st pct
Unpaid child care in Montaguin West Montagu +1.8 pts higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
16.4% 15th pct 18.2% 20th pct
Defence service in Montaguin West Montagu +8.6 pts higher in West Montagu
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 92nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Montaguin West Montagu +17.8 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
26.9% 65th pct 9.1% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Montaguin West Montagu +6 larger in Montagu
12 61st pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Montaguin West Montagu +17 yrs older in Montagu
33 yrs 71st pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Montaguin West Montagu +$500 higher in Montagu
$575 43rd pct $75 0th pct
Household income in Montaguin West Montagu +$900 higher in Montagu
$1,625 47th pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Montaguin West Montagu +0.2 larger in Montagu gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Montaguin West Montagu +5.7 pts higher in West Montagu gap steady
6.8% 27th pct 12.5% 60th pct
Living alone in Montaguin West Montagu
27.3% 62nd pct —

Family composition

59.3% Couples with children ◂ +1.0 pts 58.3%
45.8% Couples without children ◂ +29.1 pts 16.7%
6.8% One-parent families +5.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

27.3% 1 person +20.1 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% 4 people +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
36.4% 2 people ◂ +10.0 pts 26.3%
15.2% 3 people ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% 6 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Montaguin West Montagu
$220 31st pct —
Mortgage in Montaguin West Montagu +$434 higher in West Montagu gap narrowing
$1,083 18th pct $1,517 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Montaguin West Montagu even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Montaguin West Montagu
21.2% 62nd pct —
Owned outright in Montaguin West Montagu
39.4% 45th pct —
Separate houses in Montaguin West Montagu
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Montaguin West Montagu
97.0% 94th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

39.4% Owned outright ◂ +7.8 pts 31.6%
15.2% Owned with a mortgage +11.2 pts ▸ 26.3%
21.2% Rented ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Other tenure ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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

42.4% 3 bedrooms +15.5 pts ▸ 57.9%
36.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% 5 or more ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% 2 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Montaguin West Montagu
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Montaguin West Montagu
27.7% 76th pct —
PT commute in Montaguin West Montagu
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Montaguin West Montagu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Montaguin West Montagu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.6% Car (driver) +9.2 pts ▸ 68.8%
27.7% Worked at home ◂ +8.9 pts 18.8%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.3% 2 vehicles +19.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.7 pts 28.6%
24.2% 1 vehicle +4.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.1% 4 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Montaguin West Montagu +23.0 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
50.0% 90th pct 27.0% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Montaguin West Montagu
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Montaguin West Montagu +24.6 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
73.1% 87th pct 48.5% 19th pct
Full-time in Montaguin West Montagu
70.2% 88th pct —

Industries people work in

76.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +39.1 pts 37.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.4% Labourers ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%
31.9% Managers ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Professionals +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Montaguin West Montagu +0.1 higher in Montagu
0.1 36th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Montaguin West Montagu +0.1 more in Montagu
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Montaguin West Montagu +8.3 pts higher in Montagu
8.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Montaguin West Montagu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Montaguin West Montagu +102.6 more in West Montagu
0.0 0th pct 102.6 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Montaguin West Montagu +0 higher in Montagu
1 41st pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Montaguin West Montagu +1.3 pts higher in West Montagu
4.8% 39th pct 6.1% 55th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Montagu vs West Montagu [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60412/montagu/vs/SAL60735/west-montagu