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Redpa vs Woolnorth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Redpa profile · Woolnorth profile

Redpa Woolnorth

Woolnorth and Redpa are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Woolnorth is younger and more diverse, with a typical resident aged 28 and 18.6% born overseas. It is also wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $1,812 compared to $933 in Redpa. In contrast, Redpa is older, with a typical resident aged 36, and has a much higher share of people who own their homes outright (36.1% versus 0.0% in Woolnorth).

Everyday life is similar in both places, as they share nearly identical proportions of First Nations residents and people aged 65 and over. Both areas have no unemployment and no residents using public transport. While they share these traits, gaps in health and work are stark; for example, long-term health conditions are far higher in Redpa at 34.0%, while Woolnorth has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 24.6%.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 26.6 pts higher in Redpa Owned outright: 36.1 pts higher in Redpa Work from home: 23.9 pts higher in Redpa Household income: $879 higher in Woolnorth De facto: 22.5 pts higher in Woolnorth

Demographics & Identity

Population in Redpain Woolnorth +55 larger in Woolnorth gap widening
106 43rd pct 161 49th pct
Median age in Redpain Woolnorth +8 yrs older in Redpa gap narrowing
36 yrs 17th pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
First Nations in Redpain Woolnorth +0.5 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
14.2% 89th pct 13.7% 89th pct
Aged 65+ in Redpain Woolnorth +0.4 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
10.4% 17th pct 9.9% 16th pct
Under 15 in Redpain Woolnorth +1.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
21.7% 78th pct 23.6% 86th pct
De facto in Redpain Woolnorth +22.5 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
12.3% 51st pct 34.8% 100th pct

Age structure

34.0% Young adults (25–44) +4.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
21.7% Children (0–14) +1.9 pts ▸ 23.6%
21.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.5 pts 16.1%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +7.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.4 pts 9.9%

Marital status

54.4% Married ◂ +11.0 pts 43.4%
31.6% Never married +9.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
12.7% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 10.7%
5.1% Separated ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Widowed ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Redpa Woolnorth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Redpain Woolnorth +14.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
3.8% 17th pct 18.6% 74th pct

Country of birth

84.9% Australia ◂ +44.5 pts 40.4%
3.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 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

53.8% Australian ◂ +30.8 pts 23.0%
34.9% English ◂ +20.0 pts 14.9%
6.6% Irish ◂ +4.7 pts 1.9%
4.7% Italian ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.8% Scottish ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
2.8% German ◂ +1.0 pts 1.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Redpain Woolnorth +19.3 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.3% 87th pct
Limited English in Redpain Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.6% English only ◂ +44.9 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 Redpain Woolnorth +11.8 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
49.1% 76th pct 37.3% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

49.1% No religion ◂ +11.8 pts 37.3%
43.4% Christianity ◂ +41.5 pts 1.9%
6.6% Not stated +33.8 pts ▸ 40.4%
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 Redpain Woolnorth +0.9 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
32.9% 18th pct 32.0% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Redpain Woolnorth +11.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap widening
12.7% 42nd pct 24.6% 77th pct
Schools/1k kids in Redpain Woolnorth
43.48 100th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Redpain Woolnorth +1 more in Redpa
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Redpain Woolnorth
32 11th pct —
ICSEA in Redpain Woolnorth
984 46th pct —

Highest year of school

35.5% Year 10 ◂ +18.3 pts 17.2%
32.9% Year 12 ◂ +0.9 pts 32.0%
22.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.9 pts 2.5%
9.2% Year 11 +5.5 pts ▸ 14.8%

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%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

32.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +24.7 pts 7.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.5% Society & culture ◂ +10.2 pts 3.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education ◂ +8.1 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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Redpain Woolnorth +$424 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
$638 30th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Redpain Woolnorth +$879 higher in Woolnorth gap widening
$933 11th pct $1,812 66th pct
Family income in Redpain Woolnorth +$354 higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
$1,208 12th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Redpain Woolnorth +4.9 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 31st pct
High-income homes in Redpain Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

19.4% $650–$1,499 +25.4 pts ▸ 44.8%
8.3% $1,500–$2,999 +19.3 pts ▸ 27.6%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 ◂ +25.3 pts 13.9%
39.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.3 pts 32.0%
13.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.4 pts 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Redpain Woolnorth +27.1 pts higher in Redpa
34.0% 74th pct 6.8% 0th pct
Mental health in Redpain Woolnorth +8.5 pts higher in Redpa
10.4% 72nd pct 1.9% 10th pct
Needs assistance in Redpain Woolnorth +4.7 pts higher in Redpa gap widening
4.7% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.4% Mental health ◂ +8.5 pts 1.9%
7.5% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Cancer ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.7% Diabetes ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.3% None ◂ +7.3 pts 54.0%
18.9% One condition ◂ +13.9 pts 5.0%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Redpain Woolnorth +15.1 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
26.6% 79th pct 11.5% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Redpain Woolnorth +6.0 pts higher in Redpa gap steady
10.1% 26th pct 4.1% 7th pct
Unpaid child care in Redpain Woolnorth +26.6 pts higher in Redpa gap widening
40.5% 94th pct 13.9% 12th pct
Defence service in Redpain Woolnorth +3.7 pts higher in Redpa
3.7% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Redpain Woolnorth +15.0 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
24.1% 49th pct 9.0% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Redpain Woolnorth +7 larger in Woolnorth
15 63rd pct 22 70th pct
Median age in Redpain Woolnorth +1 yrs older in Woolnorth
18 yrs 18th pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Redpain Woolnorth +$725 higher in Woolnorth
$317 9th pct $1,042 81st pct
Household income in Redpain Woolnorth +$1,862 higher in Woolnorth
$762 10th pct $2,624 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Redpain Woolnorth
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Redpain Woolnorth +0.2 larger in Woolnorth gap steady
2.9 81st pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Redpain Woolnorth +14.6 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
19.0% 85th pct 4.4% 21st pct
Living alone in Redpain Woolnorth +5.5 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
8.3% 4th pct 13.8% 15th pct

Family composition

60.8% Couples with children +3.9 pts ▸ 64.7%
27.8% Couples without children ◂ +7.3 pts 20.6%
19.0% One-parent families ◂ +14.6 pts 4.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +36.2 pts 13.8%
0.0% 4 people +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
8.3% 3 people +8.9 pts ▸ 17.2%
16.7% 5 people ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% 1 person +5.5 pts ▸ 13.8%
8.3% 6 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Redpain Woolnorth +$35 higher in Woolnorth
$200 25th pct $235 35th pct
Mortgage in Redpain Woolnorth
$789 9th pct —
People / bedroom in Redpain Woolnorth even gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Redpain Woolnorth +19.3 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
8.3% 21st pct 27.6% 75th pct
Owned outright in Redpain Woolnorth +36.1 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
36.1% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Redpain Woolnorth +1.3 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
94.4% 43rd pct 93.1% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Redpain Woolnorth +3.9 pts higher in Redpa gap steady
69.4% 27th pct 65.5% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Other tenure +30.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
36.1% Owned outright ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Rented +19.3 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% Not stated +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Types of homes

94.4% Separate house ◂ +1.3 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

38.9% 3 bedrooms +5.9 pts ▸ 44.8%
30.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.9 pts 20.7%
19.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 10.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 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 Redpain Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Redpain Woolnorth +23.9 pts higher in Redpa gap widening
23.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Redpain Woolnorth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Redpain Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Redpain Woolnorth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.3% Car (driver) +28.2 pts ▸ 69.5%
23.9% Worked at home ◂ +23.9 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

30.6% 2 vehicles +28.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
30.6% 1 vehicle +14.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.9% 4 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 13.6%
11.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Redpain Woolnorth +3.4 pts higher in Woolnorth gap narrowing
45.2% 87th pct 48.6% 89th pct
Recent arrivals in Redpain Woolnorth
— 36.7% 99th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Redpain Woolnorth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Redpain Woolnorth +10.3 pts higher in Redpa gap widening
59.5% 46th pct 49.2% 20th pct
Full-time in Redpain Woolnorth +5.4 pts higher in Redpa gap narrowing
78.3% 95th pct 72.9% 91st pct

Industries people work in

56.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +19.7 pts ▸ 76.3%
15.2% Education & training ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.9% Construction ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.5% Manufacturing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Labourers +29.6 pts ▸ 49.2%
41.3% Managers ◂ +4.0 pts 37.3%
10.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Professionals ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Community & personal service ◂ +3.6 pts 5.1%
8.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Sales workers ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Redpain Woolnorth +0.1 higher in Redpa
0.1 43rd pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Redpain Woolnorth +0.2 more in Redpa
0.2 45th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Redpain Woolnorth +22.7 pts higher in Redpa
22.7% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Redpain Woolnorth +1.3 pts higher in Redpa
1.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Redpain Woolnorth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Redpain Woolnorth +2.3 more in Woolnorth
66.0 86th pct 68.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Redpain Woolnorth even
0 20th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Redpain Woolnorth +2.6 pts higher in Redpa
5.2% 44th pct 2.5% 5th pct

Compare Redpa with nearby areas

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Compare Woolnorth with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Redpa vs Woolnorth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60541/redpa/vs/SAL60767/woolnorth