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South Springfield vs West Scottsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · South Springfield profile · West Scottsdale profile

South Springfield West Scottsdale

West Scottsdale and South Springfield are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania, but they have very different profiles. West Scottsdale is much older, with a typical resident aged 57 and a high share of seniors (22.8%), while the typical resident in South Springfield is just 32. South Springfield is far more likely to have children under 15 (26.7% compared to 5.3%) and people born overseas (13.3% versus 0.0%). Education levels also differ sharply, as 61.9% of people in South Springfield completed Year 12, compared to 32.7% in West Scottsdale.

These two areas have tracked in opposite directions since 2011, with a widening gap in how many people have moved recently. Over half of South Springfield's residents (53.3%) arrived in the last five years, while only 26.3% of West Scottsdale residents did the same. Despite this, they share a similar weekly typical household income of around $1,300 and are both car-dependent. Both areas also have a similar share of adults working or looking for work, sitting at about 67%.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in West Scottsdale Year 12: 29.2 pts higher in South Springfield Needs assistance: 15.8 pts higher in West Scottsdale Unpaid child care: 33.1 pts higher in South Springfield Recent movers: 27.0 pts higher in South Springfield

Demographics & Identity

Population in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +27 larger in West Scottsdale gap narrowing
30 19th pct 57 30th pct
Median age in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +25 yrs older in West Scottsdale gap widening
32 yrs 9th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +4.7 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
10.0% 87th pct 5.3% 74th pct
Aged 65+ in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +22.8 pts higher in West Scottsdale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.8% 67th pct
Under 15 in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +21.4 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
26.7% 90th pct 5.3% 8th pct
De facto in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +1.7 pts higher in West Scottsdale
19.0% 86th pct 20.8% 88th pct

Age structure

53.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +28.8 pts 24.6%
10.0% Older adults (45–64) +26.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
26.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.4 pts 5.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

52.4% Married ◂ +17.8 pts 34.5%
23.8% Never married +10.7 pts ▸ 34.5%
23.8% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 21.8%
0.0% Widowed +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Separated +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Age & sex structure

South Springfield West Scottsdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +13.3 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
13.3% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.3% Australia +13.2 pts ▸ 96.5%
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

50.0% Australian +11.4 pts ▸ 61.4%
16.7% English +25.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
16.7% German ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 7.0%
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

Other language in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +16.7 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
16.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.7% English only +3.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +19.8 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
56.7% 90th pct 36.8% 39th pct

Religious affiliation

56.7% No religion ◂ +19.8 pts 36.8%
23.3% Christianity +25.8 pts ▸ 49.1%
16.7% Islam ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 7.0%
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 South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +29.2 pts higher in South Springfield
61.9% 82nd pct 32.7% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +8.8 pts higher in South Springfield
14.3% 48th pct 5.5% 13th pct
Schools ≤3 km in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +1 more in West Scottsdale
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 233 41st pct
ICSEA in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 939 22nd pct

Highest year of school

61.9% Year 12 ◂ +29.2 pts 32.7%
33.3% Year 10 +4.8 pts ▸ 38.2%
19.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.1 pts 10.9%
0.0% Year 11 +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +1.2 pts ▸ 32.0%
23.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.1 pts 12.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

46.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.2 pts 32.0%
38.5% Engineering & related ◂ +22.5 pts 16.0%
38.5% Management & commerce ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$113 higher in South Springfield gap widening
$725 45th pct $612 26th pct
Household income in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$63 higher in South Springfield gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$158 higher in South Springfield gap narrowing
$1,458 24th pct $1,300 15th pct
High earners in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +7.3 pts higher in West Scottsdale
0.0% 0th pct 7.3% 46th pct
High-income homes in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 11.5% 35th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.7 pts 11.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

61.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.6 pts 27.3%
19.0% Under $650 +21.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +1.9 pts higher in West Scottsdale
36.7% 83rd pct 38.6% 87th pct
Mental health in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +10.7 pts higher in South Springfield
30.0% 100th pct 19.3% 100th pct
Needs assistance in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +15.8 pts higher in West Scottsdale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.8% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

30.0% Mental health ◂ +10.7 pts 19.3%
0.0% Arthritis +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Other condition +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 7.0%
0.0% Lung condition +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Heart disease +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +3.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
40.0% One condition ◂ +10.2 pts 29.8%
0.0% Three or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Two conditions +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +4.5 pts higher in South Springfield
19.0% 55th pct 14.5% 32nd pct
Unpaid carers in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +14.5 pts higher in West Scottsdale
0.0% 0th pct 14.5% 69th pct
Unpaid child care in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +33.1 pts higher in South Springfield
47.6% 100th pct 14.5% 12th pct
Defence service in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +16.6 pts higher in West Scottsdale
14.3% 11th pct 30.9% 82nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
3 43rd pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +32 yrs older in West Scottsdale
11 yrs 6th pct 43 yrs 81st pct
Median income in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— $575 43rd pct
Household income in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$500 higher in South Springfield
$1,625 47th pct $1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.5 larger in South Springfield gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +12.5 pts higher in West Scottsdale
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 60th pct
Living alone in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 26.9% 61st pct

Family composition

81.8% Couples with children ◂ +52.7 pts 29.2%
27.3% Couples without children +22.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% One-parent families +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

27.3% 2 people +38.1 pts ▸ 65.4%
36.4% 1 person ◂ +9.4 pts 26.9%
36.4% 3 people ◂ +21.0 pts 15.4%
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 South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$55 higher in West Scottsdale
$185 22nd pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +$295 higher in West Scottsdale
$788 9th pct $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.10 higher in South Springfield gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 53.8% 83rd pct
Separate houses in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 92.3% 84th pct

How homes are owned or rented

63.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.2 pts 38.5%
27.3% Owned outright +26.6 pts ▸ 53.8%
45.5% Other tenure ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% Rented ◂ +27.3 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

27.3% 3 bedrooms +53.5 pts ▸ 80.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 10.8% 30th pct
PT commute in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 54 82nd pct
Drive to city in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +19 longer in South Springfield
184 96th pct 165 93rd pct

How people get to work

52.6% Car (driver) +1.4 pts ▸ 54.1%
36.8% Worked at home ◂ +26.0 pts 10.8%
0.0% Walked +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.8 pts 19.2%
50.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +30.8 pts 19.2%
40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 30.8%
0.0% 4 or more +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +27.0 pts higher in South Springfield gap widening
53.3% 93rd pct 26.3% 33rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.6 pts higher in West Scottsdale
66.7% 72nd pct 67.3% 73rd pct
Full-time in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale
— 48.6% 13th pct

Industries people work in

57.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +36.3 pts 21.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.6% Managers +3.6 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Labourers +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Sales workers +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.1 higher in South Springfield
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.1 more in South Springfield
0.1 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +14.3 pts higher in South Springfield
14.3% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +33.3 more in South Springfield
33.3 74th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale even
0 27th pct 0 41st pct
Mean slope in South Springfieldin West Scottsdale +0.6 pts higher in West Scottsdale
11.7% 87th pct 12.3% 88th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). South Springfield vs West Scottsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60622/south-springfield/vs/SAL60740/west-scottsdale