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Montagu vs Woolnorth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Montagu profile · Woolnorth profile

Montagu Woolnorth

Woolnorth and Montagu are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania, but they have very different demographics. Woolnorth is far younger, with a typical resident aged 28 compared to 41 in Montagu. It also has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (34.8% versus 11.9%) and a greater variety of languages spoken at home, at 19.3% compared to 6.0% in Montagu. In contrast, Montagu has more high-earning households, with 12.1% earning $3,000 or more a week, while none do in Woolnorth.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people born overseas. They also share a similar proportion of First Nations residents and have nearly identical typical weekly rents. However, the gaps in their lifestyles are wide: residents in Montagu are far more likely to work from home and own their houses outright. Meanwhile, Woolnorth has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, at 24.6% compared to 14.9% in Montagu.

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Where they differ most

Owned outright: 39.4 pts higher in Montagu 3+ bedrooms: 31.5 pts higher in Montagu Work from home: 27.7 pts higher in Montagu Participation: 24.0 pts higher in Montagu Population: 78 larger in Woolnorth

Demographics & Identity

Population in Montaguin Woolnorth +78 larger in Woolnorth gap widening
83 37th pct 161 49th pct
Median age in Montaguin Woolnorth +13 yrs older in Montagu gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
First Nations in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.8 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
14.5% 89th pct 13.7% 89th pct
Aged 65+ in Montaguin Woolnorth +6.9 pts higher in Montagu gap steady
16.9% 41st pct 9.9% 16th pct
Under 15 in Montaguin Woolnorth +4.3 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
19.3% 65th pct 23.6% 86th pct
De facto in Montaguin Woolnorth +23.0 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
11.9% 47th pct 34.8% 100th pct

Age structure

33.7% Young adults (25–44) +4.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
25.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.2 pts 16.1%
19.3% Children (0–14) +4.3 pts ▸ 23.6%
14.5% Youth (15–24) +2.9 pts ▸ 17.4%
16.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.9 pts 9.9%

Marital status

50.7% Married ◂ +7.3 pts 43.4%
31.3% Never married +9.6 pts ▸ 41.0%
6.0% Divorced +4.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Montagu Woolnorth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.6 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
19.3% 75th pct 18.6% 74th pct

Country of birth

67.5% Australia ◂ +27.1 pts 40.4%
4.8% New Zealand ◂ +3.0 pts 1.9%
0.0% India +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% England 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 ◂ +23.6 pts 14.9%
37.3% Australian ◂ +14.4 pts 23.0%
14.5% Scottish ◂ +12.0 pts 2.5%
4.8% Irish ◂ +3.0 pts 1.9%
0.0% Indian +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% German +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Woolnorth +13.2 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
6.0% 65th pct 19.3% 87th pct
Limited English in Montaguin Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.3% English only ◂ +39.6 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 Montaguin Woolnorth +8.5 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
45.8% 67th pct 37.3% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

45.8% No religion ◂ +8.5 pts 37.3%
20.5% Not stated +19.9 pts ▸ 40.4%
31.3% Christianity ◂ +29.5 pts 1.9%
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 Montaguin Woolnorth +3.9 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
35.8% 25th pct 32.0% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Montaguin Woolnorth +9.7 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
14.9% 51st pct 24.6% 77th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.8% Year 12 ◂ +3.9 pts 32.0%
34.3% Year 10 ◂ +17.1 pts 17.2%
4.5% Year 11 +10.3 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.0 pts 2.5%

Highest qualification level

40.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.9 pts 6.6%
27.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.5 pts 3.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.3 pts 7.7%
8.1% Management & commerce +9.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.5% Engineering & related ◂ +2.5 pts 11.0%
13.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Montaguin Woolnorth +$337 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
$725 45th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Montaguin Woolnorth +$281 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
$1,531 49th pct $1,812 66th pct
Family income in Montaguin Woolnorth +$313 higher in Montagu gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Montaguin Woolnorth +4.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 31st pct
High-income homes in Montaguin Woolnorth +12.1 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
12.1% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

45.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.9 pts 27.6%
27.3% $650–$1,499 +17.6 pts ▸ 44.8%
15.2% Under $650 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +8.3 pts 32.0%
32.8% Under $650 ◂ +18.9 pts 13.9%
11.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Montaguin Woolnorth +12.4 pts higher in Montagu
19.3% 13th pct 6.8% 0th pct
Mental health in Montaguin Woolnorth +1.9 pts higher in Woolnorth
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 10th pct
Needs assistance in Montaguin Woolnorth +3.6 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
3.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.0% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
8.4% Arthritis ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Lung condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Asthma +2.6 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None ◂ +15.8 pts 54.0%
10.8% One condition ◂ +5.9 pts 5.0%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Montaguin Woolnorth +2.5 pts higher in Woolnorth gap steady
9.0% 11th pct 11.5% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Montaguin Woolnorth +4.9 pts higher in Montagu gap steady
9.0% 20th pct 4.1% 7th pct
Unpaid child care in Montaguin Woolnorth +2.5 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
16.4% 15th pct 13.9% 12th pct
Defence service in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Montaguin Woolnorth +17.8 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
26.9% 65th pct 9.0% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Montaguin Woolnorth +10 larger in Woolnorth
12 61st pct 22 70th pct
Median age in Montaguin Woolnorth +14 yrs older in Montagu
33 yrs 71st pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Montaguin Woolnorth +$467 higher in Woolnorth
$575 43rd pct $1,042 81st pct
Household income in Montaguin Woolnorth +$999 higher in Woolnorth
$1,625 47th pct $2,624 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Montaguin Woolnorth
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.7 larger in Woolnorth gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Montaguin Woolnorth +2.4 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
6.8% 27th pct 4.4% 21st pct
Living alone in Montaguin Woolnorth +13.5 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
27.3% 62nd pct 13.8% 15th pct

Family composition

59.3% Couples with children +5.4 pts ▸ 64.7%
45.8% Couples without children ◂ +25.2 pts 20.6%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +2.4 pts 4.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.4% 2 people ◂ +22.6 pts 13.8%
0.0% 4 people +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
27.3% 1 person ◂ +13.5 pts 13.8%
15.2% 3 people +2.1 pts ▸ 17.2%
12.1% 6 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Montaguin Woolnorth +$15 higher in Woolnorth
$220 31st pct $235 35th pct
Mortgage in Montaguin Woolnorth
$1,083 18th pct —
People / bedroom in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.30 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Montaguin Woolnorth +6.4 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
21.2% 62nd pct 27.6% 75th pct
Owned outright in Montaguin Woolnorth +39.4 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
39.4% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Montaguin Woolnorth +6.9 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 93.1% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Montaguin Woolnorth +31.5 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
97.0% 94th pct 65.5% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

12.1% Other tenure +43.1 pts ▸ 55.2%
39.4% Owned outright ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
21.2% Rented +6.4 pts ▸ 27.6%
15.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +10.3 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

42.4% 3 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 44.8%
36.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.7 pts 20.7%
18.2% 5 or more ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 10.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

42.9% Under $200 ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
42.9% $200–$349 ◂ +42.9 pts 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 Montaguin Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Montaguin Woolnorth +27.7 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
27.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Montaguin Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.6% Car (driver) +9.9 pts ▸ 69.5%
27.7% Worked at home ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Walked +5.1 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

30.3% 2 vehicles +28.8 pts ▸ 59.1%
24.2% 1 vehicle +21.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
30.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% 4 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Montaguin Woolnorth +1.4 pts higher in Montagu gap narrowing
50.0% 90th pct 48.6% 89th pct
Recent arrivals in Montaguin Woolnorth
— 36.7% 99th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Montaguin Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Montaguin Woolnorth +24.0 pts higher in Montagu gap widening
73.1% 87th pct 49.2% 20th pct
Full-time in Montaguin Woolnorth +2.7 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
70.2% 88th pct 72.9% 91st pct

Industries people work in

76.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.3 pts 76.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.4% Labourers +8.7 pts ▸ 49.2%
31.9% Managers +5.4 pts ▸ 37.3%
10.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.0 higher in Montagu
0.1 36th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Montaguin Woolnorth +0.1 more in Montagu
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Montaguin Woolnorth +8.3 pts higher in Montagu
8.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Montaguin Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Montaguin Woolnorth +68.3 more in Woolnorth
0.0 0th pct 68.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Montaguin Woolnorth +0 higher in Montagu
1 41st pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Montaguin Woolnorth +2.3 pts higher in Montagu
4.8% 39th pct 2.5% 5th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Montagu vs Woolnorth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60412/montagu/vs/SAL60767/woolnorth