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Osterley vs Victoria Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.4 km apart · Osterley profile · Victoria Valley profile

Osterley Victoria Valley

Victoria Valley (Tas.) and Osterley (Tas.) are both sparsely populated rural areas in Tasmania. A major difference is in family wealth, with the typical family income in Victoria Valley (Tas.) being far higher at $2,250 per week, compared to $1,125 in Osterley (Tas.). However, the typical household income is far higher in Osterley (Tas.) at $1,024 per week, while Victoria Valley (Tas.) is much lower at $474. The two areas also differ in distance to the city, with Victoria Valley (Tas.) taking far longer to reach at 155 minutes, compared to 89 minutes for Osterley (Tas.).

Daily life is very similar in both places, as both are car-dependent and lack nearby groceries, health services, schools, or public transport. This shared isolation is reflected in their age profiles, with both being far older than the national figure, though residents are noticeably older in Osterley (Tas.) with a typical age of 58. Homes in Victoria Valley (Tas.) tend to be more crowded, with more people per home (2.5) and per bedroom (1.30) than in Osterley (Tas.).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +1 larger in Victoria Valley gap steady
17 12th pct 18 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 18
Median age in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +7 yrs older in Osterley gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs

Age structure

47.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.9 pts 16.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +61.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% Never married +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% Divorced +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Osterley Victoria Valley

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

  • 85+ in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 25.0% females; 65–69 in Victoria Valley: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Osterley: 31.3% males, 18.8% females; 55–59 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 25.0% females; 50–54 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Victoria Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Osterley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Victoria Valley: 50.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

58.8% Australia +41.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

35.3% English +36.9 pts ▸ 72.2%
0.0% Australian +61.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
0.0% Irish +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
17.6% German ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

Language used at home

64.7% English only +18.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
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

Religious affiliation

58.8% No religion ◂ +25.5 pts 33.3%
29.4% Christianity +26.1 pts ▸ 55.6%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

66.7% Year 12 ◂ +5.1 pts 61.5%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +2.6 pts 30.8%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +125.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

83.3% Health ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
66.7% Society & culture ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +$50 higher in Osterley gap widening
$424 6th pct $374 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $424
  • Second area, 2016: $433
  • Second area, 2021: $374
Household income in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +$550 higher in Osterley gap widening
$1,024 14th pct $474 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $1,024
  • Second area, 2016: $466
  • Second area, 2021: $474
Family income in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +$1,125 higher in Victoria Valley
$1,125 10th pct $2,250 71st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Under $650 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Arthritis +26.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Asthma +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
17.6% Diabetes ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

29.4% None +9.5 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% One condition +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
17.6% Two conditions ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +0.5 larger in Victoria Valley gap steady
2.0 14th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5

Family composition

30.0% Couples with children +108.5 pts ▸ 138.5%
60.0% Couples without children ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

87.5% 2 people ◂ +87.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 4 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +$103 higher in Victoria Valley
$725 7th pct $828 10th pct
People / bedroom in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +0.40 higher in Victoria Valley
0.90 86th pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright +26.4 pts ▸ 88.9%
75.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +41.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

75.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +30.6 pts 44.4%
37.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +66 longer in Victoria Valley
89 62nd pct 155 91st pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +116.7 pts ▸ 116.7%
80.0% Car (driver) ◂ +30.0 pts 50.0%
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

50.0% 2 vehicles +27.8 pts ▸ 77.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.0% Administrative & support +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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% 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

0.0% Labourers +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +0.3 higher in Osterley
0.3 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +0.4 more in Osterley
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +20.0 pts higher in Osterley
20.0% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +294.1 more in Osterley
294.1 96th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Osterleyin Victoria Valley even
0 16th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Osterleyin Victoria Valley +1.7 pts higher in Victoria Valley
12.9% 89th pct 14.6% 91st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Osterley vs Victoria Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60482/osterley/vs/SAL60714/victoria-valley