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Pioneer vs Weldborough

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Pioneer profile · Weldborough profile

Pioneer Weldborough

Pioneer (Tas.) and Weldborough are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Pioneer (Tas.) is more diverse, with 16.5% of people born overseas and a higher share of children under 15 at 12.7%. Weldborough is much older, with 39.4% of residents aged 65 and over and a higher rate of long-term health conditions at 45.5%. There is also a stark difference in housing costs, as the typical monthly home-loan payment in Weldborough is $9,999, which is far higher than the $499 seen in Pioneer (Tas.).

Both areas share a similar level of unpaid childcare, with Pioneer (Tas.) sitting around the national figure. They are also alike in that no residents have a bachelor degree or higher, and typical weekly family incomes are the same at $900. While Weldborough has slightly more walkable amenities and a higher share of volunteers, both areas lack public transport stops and are largely car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 28.0 pts higher in Weldborough Mortgage: $9,500 higher in Weldborough No religion: 18.3 pts higher in Weldborough First Nations: 5.1 pts higher in Pioneer Born overseas: 16.5 pts higher in Pioneer

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pioneerin Weldborough +46 larger in Pioneer gap narrowing
79 36th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Pioneerin Weldborough +6 yrs older in Weldborough gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Pioneerin Weldborough +5.1 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
5.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Pioneerin Weldborough +28.0 pts higher in Weldborough gap widening
11.4% 20th pct 39.4% 95th pct
Under 15 in Pioneerin Weldborough +12.7 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
12.7% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Pioneerin Weldborough
19.6% 87th pct —

Age structure

46.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.7 pts 12.1%
11.4% Seniors (65+) +28.0 pts ▸ 39.4%
13.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 9.1%
12.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.0% Never married ◂ +7.0 pts 40.0%
24.2% Married +9.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.2% Divorced +11.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.6% Separated +9.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Pioneer Weldborough

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pioneerin Weldborough +16.5 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
16.5% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

73.4% Australia +14.5 pts ▸ 87.9%
5.1% New Zealand ◂ +5.1 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

43.0% Australian +2.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
44.3% English ◂ +1.9 pts 42.4%
3.8% Scottish +14.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
3.8% Irish +5.3 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.3% German +2.8 pts ▸ 9.1%
3.8% Dutch ◂ +3.8 pts 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pioneerin Weldborough +6.3 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
6.3% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Pioneerin Weldborough even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.6% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 87.9%
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 Pioneerin Weldborough +18.3 pts higher in Weldborough gap widening
54.4% 88th pct 72.7% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

54.4% No religion +18.3 pts ▸ 72.7%
32.9% Christianity ◂ +8.7 pts 24.2%
6.3% Not stated +14.9 pts ▸ 21.2%
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 Pioneerin Weldborough +7.5 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
37.5% 30th pct 30.0% 13th pct
Bachelor+ in Pioneerin Weldborough even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.5% Year 12 ◂ +7.5 pts 30.0%
37.5% Year 10 ◂ +7.5 pts 30.0%
10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.7 pts 10.0%
8.9% Year 11 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +16.7 pts 26.7%
13.3% Certificate I / II +13.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
23.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +23.3 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%

Field of qualification

30.0% Management & commerce ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Engineering & related +3.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% Information technology ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building 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%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Pioneerin Weldborough +$66 higher in Weldborough gap steady
$369 1st pct $435 7th pct
Household income in Pioneerin Weldborough +$85 higher in Weldborough gap widening
$489 0th pct $574 0th pct
Family income in Pioneerin Weldborough even gap narrowing
$900 4th pct $900 4th pct
High earners in Pioneerin Weldborough even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Pioneerin Weldborough
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

44.8% Under $650 +15.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
27.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.6 pts 20.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

81.8% Under $650 ◂ +38.5 pts 43.3%
4.5% $650–$1,499 +5.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pioneerin Weldborough +10.0 pts higher in Weldborough
35.4% 79th pct 45.5% 97th pct
Mental health in Pioneerin Weldborough +1.3 pts higher in Pioneer
16.5% 95th pct 15.2% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Pioneerin Weldborough +0.7 pts higher in Weldborough gap narrowing
11.4% 93rd pct 12.1% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.0% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
24.1% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 18.2%
3.8% Heart disease +14.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.5% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 15.2%
7.6% Lung condition +7.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
6.3% Diabetes +5.8 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +2.3 pts 9.1%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None ◂ +18.6 pts 33.3%
20.3% One condition +1.0 pts ▸ 21.2%
11.4% Two conditions +6.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
7.6% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 12.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pioneerin Weldborough +9.1 pts higher in Weldborough gap widening
24.2% 74th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Pioneerin Weldborough +1.8 pts higher in Pioneer gap narrowing
15.2% 74th pct 13.3% 56th pct
Unpaid child care in Pioneerin Weldborough +15.8 pts higher in Pioneer gap narrowing
25.8% 52nd pct 10.0% 7th pct
Defence service in Pioneerin Weldborough +4.6 pts higher in Pioneer
4.6% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pioneerin Weldborough +8.2 pts higher in Pioneer gap narrowing
34.8% 89th pct 26.7% 64th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Pioneerin Weldborough +4 larger in Pioneer
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Pioneerin Weldborough
50 yrs 87th pct —
Median income in Pioneerin Weldborough
$349 11th pct —
Household income in Pioneerin Weldborough
$575 4th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Pioneerin Weldborough +0.4 larger in Pioneer gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Pioneerin Weldborough
36.0% 100th pct —
Living alone in Pioneerin Weldborough
44.8% 96th pct —

Family composition

18.0% Couples without children +35.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
46.0% Couples with children +0.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
36.0% One-parent families ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.8% 1 person +15.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
17.2% 2 people +42.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
24.1% 3 people ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
13.8% 4 people ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pioneerin Weldborough
$210 28th pct —
Mortgage in Pioneerin Weldborough +$9,500 higher in Weldborough
$499 1st pct $9,999 100th pct
People / bedroom in Pioneerin Weldborough +0.10 higher in Pioneer gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Pioneerin Weldborough
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Pioneerin Weldborough
62.1% 92nd pct —
Separate houses in Pioneerin Weldborough
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Pioneerin Weldborough
72.4% 32nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

62.1% Owned outright +37.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Rented 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

48.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +28.3 pts 20.0%
27.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 26.7%
10.3% 4 bedrooms +16.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
17.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% 5 or more ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Pioneerin Weldborough
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

106.7% Car (driver) ◂ +81.7 pts 25.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

25.0% 2 vehicles +28.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
43.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.4 pts 33.3%
12.5% 3 vehicles +14.2 pts ▸ 26.7%
9.4% 4 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pioneerin Weldborough +3.2 pts higher in Weldborough gap narrowing
24.1% 26th pct 27.3% 36th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pioneerin Weldborough
34.5% 100th pct —
Participation in Pioneerin Weldborough +13.9 pts higher in Pioneer gap widening
43.9% 12th pct 30.0% 1st pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
26.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +20.0 pts 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Managers +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.0% Community & personal service ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals 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 Pioneerin Weldborough +0.7 higher in Weldborough
0.0 0th pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pioneerin Weldborough +0.7 more in Weldborough
0.0 0th pct 0.7 57th pct
15-min city in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pioneerin Weldborough +17.2 pts higher in Weldborough
0.0% 0th pct 17.2% 51st pct
Walk to health in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pioneerin Weldborough +212.1 more in Weldborough
0.0 0th pct 212.1 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Pioneerin Weldborough even
0 32nd pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Pioneerin Weldborough +5.1 pts higher in Pioneer
12.8% 89th pct 7.7% 68th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pioneer vs Weldborough [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60505/pioneer/vs/SAL60728/weldborough