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Roger River vs West Coast

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Roger River profile · West Coast profile

Roger River West Coast

Roger River and West Coast are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Roger River is much younger, with a typical resident aged 35, while residents in West Coast are far older at 48. Income is also significantly higher in Roger River, where the typical weekly household earns $1,291 compared to $450 in West Coast. Additionally, Roger River has more people per home, with 2.3 people per dwelling compared to 1.4 in West Coast.

Both areas are car-dependent and have almost no access to nearby shops or health services. The two are also similar in that the number of people per bedroom in Roger River is only a little below the national figure. While they share these traits, they differ in their schooling; Roger River has only government primary schools, whereas West Coast has a mix of government and Catholic options.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 13 yrs older in West Coast Population: 43 larger in Roger River People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in West Coast Household income: $841 higher in Roger River Mortgage: $410 higher in Roger River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Roger Riverin West Coast +43 larger in Roger River gap narrowing
51 29th pct 8 6th pct
Median age in Roger Riverin West Coast +13 yrs older in West Coast
35 yrs 14th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Roger Riverin West Coast
11.8% 88th pct —
Aged 65+ in Roger Riverin West Coast
25.5% 76th pct —
Under 15 in Roger Riverin West Coast
11.8% 22nd pct —
De facto in Roger Riverin West Coast
27.8% 97th pct —

Age structure

5.9% Youth (15–24) +44.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.5% Older adults (45–64) +14.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
25.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

34.2% Never married +65.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
47.4% Married ◂ +9.9 pts 37.5%
18.4% Divorced ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Roger Riverin West Coast
9.8% 43rd pct —

Country of birth

86.3% Australia ◂ +23.8 pts 62.5%
11.8% China ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India 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

49.0% Australian +13.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
23.5% English ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Italian ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

Other language in Roger Riverin West Coast
21.6% 87th pct —
Limited English in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

76.5% English only +11.0 pts ▸ 87.5%
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 Roger Riverin West Coast
66.7% 100th pct —

Religious affiliation

66.7% No religion +8.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
29.4% Christianity +20.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.7% Not stated ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
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 Roger Riverin West Coast
39.5% 35th pct —
Bachelor+ in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Roger Riverin West Coast +2 more in West Coast
1 43rd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Roger Riverin West Coast +28 larger in West Coast
23 6th pct 51 17th pct
ICSEA in Roger Riverin West Coast +19 higher in Roger River
923 15th pct 904 13th pct

Highest year of school

23.7% Year 10 +38.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
39.5% Year 12 ◂ +2.0 pts 37.5%
10.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.7 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

20.8% Engineering & related ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
20.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Society & culture ◂ +16.7 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Roger Riverin West Coast +$231 higher in Roger River
$556 19th pct $325 0th pct
Household income in Roger Riverin West Coast +$841 higher in Roger River
$1,291 32nd pct $450 0th pct
Family income in Roger Riverin West Coast +$376 higher in Roger River
$1,375 19th pct $999 6th pct
High earners in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
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

55.3% Under $650 +44.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Roger Riverin West Coast
25.5% 33rd pct —
Mental health in Roger Riverin West Coast
5.9% 29th pct —
Needs assistance in Roger Riverin West Coast
13.7% 99th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

5.9% Arthritis +56.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
7.8% Asthma ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Stroke ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
23.5% One condition ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid carers in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Roger Riverin West Coast
34.2% 87th pct —
Defence service in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Roger Riverin West Coast
28.9% 75th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Roger Riverin West Coast +6 larger in Roger River
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Roger Riverin West Coast
11 yrs 6th pct —
Median income in Roger Riverin West Coast
$574 43rd pct —
Household income in Roger Riverin West Coast
$450 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Roger Riverin West Coast +0.9 larger in Roger River
2.3 29th pct 1.4 0th pct
One-parent in Roger Riverin West Coast
14.6% 71st pct —

Family composition

31.7% Couples without children +68.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
58.5% Couples with children ◂ +58.5 pts 0.0%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

16.7% 1 person +116.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
38.9% 2 people ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
38.9% 3 people ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Roger Riverin West Coast
$180 20th pct —
Mortgage in Roger Riverin West Coast +$410 higher in Roger River
$800 9th pct $390 0th pct
People / bedroom in Roger Riverin West Coast +0.30 higher in West Coast
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned outright +122.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
38.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
33.3% Rented ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% Other tenure ◂ +16.7 pts 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

44.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Roger Riverin West Coast
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Motor vehicles per home

31.8% 1 vehicle +25.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
31.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
22.7% 4 or more ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Roger Riverin West Coast
47.7% 89th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Roger Riverin West Coast
44.7% 13th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Roger Riverin West Coast +0.1 higher in Roger River
0.2 43rd pct 0.1 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Roger Riverin West Coast +0.1 more in Roger River
0.2 44th pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Roger Riverin West Coast +6.8 pts higher in Roger River
17.9% 51st pct 11.1% 48th pct
Walk to health in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Roger Riverin West Coast +5,632.4 more in West Coast
117.6 88th pct 5,750.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Roger Riverin West Coast even
0 26th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Roger Riverin West Coast +0.5 pts higher in West Coast
7.5% 67th pct 8.0% 71st pct

Compare Roger River with nearby areas

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Compare West Coast with nearby areas

Roger River Trowutta Savage River Temma Corinna Togari Christmas Hills Couta Rocks

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Roger River vs West Coast [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60563/roger-river/vs/SAL60731/west-coast