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Moriarty vs Shearwater

Name: Moriarty vs Shearwater — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.0 km apart · Moriarty profile · Shearwater profile

Moriarty Shearwater

Shearwater and Moriarty are neighbouring areas in Tasmania with very different layouts. Shearwater is a more densely populated hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 58 compared to 48 in Moriarty. It is also more accessible; it is described as somewhat walkable, with 91.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Moriarty is car-dependent. This accessibility is mirrored in the housing and population trends, as Shearwater has a far higher share of renters (21.4% versus 10.7%) and many more people living alone.

Everyday life shares several commonalities, as typical weekly family incomes are similar at $1,407 in Shearwater and $1,483 in Moriarty. Both areas also have a high share of residents with no religion. While they share these basics, their connection to the land differs; Moriarty has a well higher First Nations population and a higher share of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Meanwhile, Shearwater has seen more movement, with a far higher share of people moving in over the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,806 larger in Shearwater Recent movers: 28.6 pts higher in Shearwater Living alone: 21.7 pts higher in Shearwater Participation: 17.8 pts higher in Moriarty Aged 65+: 17.4 pts higher in Shearwater

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moriarty in Shearwater +1,806 larger in Shearwater gap widening

245 57th pct 2,051 79th pct

Median age in Moriarty in Shearwater +10 yrs older in Shearwater gap widening

48 yrs 62nd pct 58 yrs 90th pct

Age structure

22.0% Seniors (65+) +17.4 pts ▸ 39.4%

31.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.0 pts 24.0%

16.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.2 pts 15.2%

15.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.5 pts 13.5%

10.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.1 pts 7.1%

Marital status

58.9% Married ◂ +6.3 pts 52.6%

27.4% Never married ◂ +4.8 pts 22.7%

3.6% Widowed +7.6 pts ▸ 11.1%

6.6% Divorced +4.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

3.6% Separated even 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Moriarty Shearwater

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

81.2% Australia +0.2 pts ▸ 81.4%

4.5% England +1.4 pts ▸ 5.9%

0.0% New Zealand +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.7% English +4.7 pts ▸ 48.4%

46.5% Australian ◂ +3.1 pts 43.4%

7.8% Scottish +2.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

8.2% Irish +1.2 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.9% German ◂ +2.0 pts 2.9%

0.0% Dutch +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.0% English only +4.5 pts ▸ 93.5%

0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

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

Religious affiliation

49.0% No religion ◂ +4.0 pts 45.0%

38.0% Christianity +10.3 pts ▸ 48.3%

12.2% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 5.8%

0.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Moriarty in Shearwater +4 more in Moriarty

5 73rd pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Moriarty in Shearwater +19 larger in Moriarty

298 48th pct 279 46th pct

ICSEA in Moriarty in Shearwater +28 higher in Shearwater

966 35th pct 994 52nd pct

Highest year of school

40.6% Year 10 ◂ +1.9 pts 38.8%

29.4% Year 12 +3.2 pts ▸ 32.6%

7.5% Year 9 or below +7.5 pts ▸ 15.0%

11.2% Year 11 ◂ +3.2 pts 8.0%

Highest qualification level

32.4% Certificate III / IV +3.8 pts ▸ 36.2%

21.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.8 pts 17.1%

16.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.1 pts ▸ 18.3%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +1.7 pts 15.4%

11.4% Engineering & related +3.6 pts ▸ 15.0%

9.5% Health +4.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.2 pts 2.1%

7.6% Education +4.7 pts ▸ 12.3%

4.8% Society & culture +4.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

8.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.6 pts 6.0%

2.9% Architecture & building +5.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

0.0% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Moriarty in Shearwater +$97 higher in Moriarty gap widening

$678 37th pct $581 22nd pct

Household income in Moriarty in Shearwater +$239 higher in Moriarty gap narrowing

$1,343 36th pct $1,104 19th pct

Family income in Moriarty in Shearwater +$76 higher in Moriarty gap narrowing

$1,483 26th pct $1,407 21st pct

Household income distribution

40.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.5 pts 36.0%

13.1% $1,500–$2,999 +9.6 pts ▸ 22.7%

13.1% Under $650 +8.9 pts ▸ 22.0%

8.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 6.5%

0.0% $4,000 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Personal income distribution

48.7% Under $650 +3.6 pts ▸ 52.3%

29.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 28.3%

15.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 11.6%

1.5% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 17.5%

11.4% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 10.4%

9.0% Mental health +2.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

7.8% Other condition +1.9 pts ▸ 9.7%

6.5% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 7.7%

6.1% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

3.3% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 5.2%

1.2% Lung condition +3.0 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.0% Stroke +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.0% Dementia +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.8% None +4.9 pts ▸ 52.7%

25.7% One condition ◂ +2.1 pts 23.6%

6.9% Two conditions +3.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

2.9% Three or more +4.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Moriarty in Shearwater +79 larger in Shearwater

21 69th pct 100 86th pct

Median age in Moriarty in Shearwater +9 yrs older in Shearwater

19 yrs 21st pct 28 yrs 57th pct

Median income in Moriarty in Shearwater +$350 higher in Shearwater

$325 10th pct $675 53rd pct

Household income in Moriarty in Shearwater +$286 higher in Shearwater

$1,166 25th pct $1,452 40th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Moriarty in Shearwater +0.6 larger in Moriarty gap narrowing

2.7 71st pct 2.1 19th pct

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children ◂ +17.7 pts 38.7%

32.5% Couples without children +16.2 pts ▸ 48.8%

10.7% One-parent families +1.1 pts ▸ 11.8%

1.5% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 1.0%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +5.8 pts ▸ 46.3%

9.5% 1 person +21.7 pts ▸ 31.2%

19.0% 3 people ◂ +10.7 pts 8.4%

8.3% 4 people +0.8 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.3% 5 people ◂ +5.5 pts 2.8%

3.6% 6 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moriarty in Shearwater +$45 higher in Shearwater gap narrowing

$250 40th pct $295 55th pct

Mortgage in Moriarty in Shearwater +$417 higher in Shearwater gap widening

$1,083 18th pct $1,500 42nd pct

People / bedroom in Moriarty in Shearwater +0.10 higher in Moriarty gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.0% Owned outright +8.2 pts ▸ 52.2%

34.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.5 pts 24.0%

10.7% Rented +10.7 pts ▸ 21.4%

4.8% Other tenure ◂ +4.1 pts 0.7%

0.0% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.6 pts 91.4%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

0.0% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

58.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 57.5%

26.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.7 pts 17.5%

4.8% 2 bedrooms +15.1 pts ▸ 19.8%

3.6% 5 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 1.7%

0.0% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +69.0 pts ▸ 69.0%

33.3% $350–$549 ◂ +11.1 pts 22.3%

0.0% Under $200 +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +24.0 pts 24.3%

41.4% $1,000–$1,799 +6.2 pts ▸ 47.6%

10.3% $1,800–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 21.4%

0.0% $3,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Moriarty in Shearwater +6 more in Shearwater

0 0th pct 6 76th pct

Stops/1k in Moriarty in Shearwater +2.93 more in Shearwater

0.00 0th pct 2.93 69th pct

Departures/1k in Moriarty in Shearwater +100.9 more in Shearwater

0.0 0th pct 100.9 69th pct

PT routes in Moriarty in Shearwater +1 more in Shearwater

0 0th pct 1 71st pct

Stop walk in Moriarty in Shearwater +58 longer in Moriarty

61 86th pct 3 21st pct

Drive to city in Moriarty in Shearwater +3 longer in Shearwater

168 93rd pct 171 94th pct

How people get to work

82.1% Car (driver) ◂ +11.8 pts 70.3%

13.7% Worked at home ◂ +6.8 pts 6.9%

3.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%

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

11.4% 1 vehicle +31.2 pts ▸ 42.6%

36.7% 2 vehicles +3.4 pts ▸ 40.1%

29.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 10.3%

21.5% 4 or more ◂ +17.2 pts 4.4%

0.0% No vehicle +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

21.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.6 pts 5.7%

15.4% Health care & social assistance +1.2 pts ▸ 16.6%

5.1% Retail trade +5.8 pts ▸ 11.0%

9.4% Education & training +1.2 pts ▸ 10.6%

10.3% Manufacturing ◂ +4.5 pts 5.7%

9.4% Construction +0.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

7.7% Other services ◂ +4.2 pts 3.5%

4.3% Accommodation & food +3.2 pts ▸ 7.4%

4.3% Transport & warehousing +1.7 pts ▸ 6.0%

4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +0.1 pts 4.2%

2.6% Public administration & safety +1.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.0 pts 1.4%

Occupations people work in

20.5% Managers ◂ +8.5 pts 12.0%

14.5% Professionals +2.5 pts ▸ 17.1%

14.5% Community & personal service +0.7 pts ▸ 15.3%

14.5% Labourers ◂ +5.0 pts 9.5%

11.1% Technicians & trades +3.1 pts ▸ 14.2%

8.5% Clerical & administrative +4.4 pts ▸ 12.9%

7.7% Sales workers +3.4 pts ▸ 11.1%

10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.7 pts 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Moriarty in Shearwater +5.9 higher in Shearwater

0.0 16th pct 5.9 88th pct

Types ≤15 min in Moriarty in Shearwater +6.4 more in Shearwater

0.0 0th pct 6.4 91st pct

15-min city in Moriarty in Shearwater +87.5 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 87.5% 93rd pct

Walk to shops in Moriarty in Shearwater +91.2 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 91.2% 95th pct

Walk to transit in Moriarty in Shearwater +96.1 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 96.1% 87th pct

Walk to school in Moriarty in Shearwater +74.9 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 74.9% 84th pct

Walk to a park in Moriarty in Shearwater +98.7 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 98.7% 85th pct

Walk to health in Moriarty in Shearwater +75.8 pts higher in Shearwater

0.0% 0th pct 75.8% 92nd pct

Amenities/1k in Moriarty in Shearwater +10.7 more in Shearwater

0.0 0th pct 10.7 43rd pct

Intersections/km² in Moriarty in Shearwater +44 higher in Shearwater

1 44th pct 45 77th pct

Mean slope in Moriarty in Shearwater +2.7 pts higher in Moriarty

6.5% 58th pct 3.8% 25th pct

Compare Moriarty with nearby areas

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Compare Shearwater with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moriarty vs Shearwater [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60424/moriarty/vs/SAL60598/shearwater