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Stormlea vs White Beach

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.8 km apart · Stormlea profile · White Beach profile

Stormlea White Beach

White Beach and Stormlea are neighbouring areas in Tasmania, though they differ greatly in their populations. White Beach is home to many older residents, with a typical age of 62 and 41.8% of people aged 65 and over. This older demographic is reflected in health data, as 44.4% of residents have a long-term health condition and 10.3% need help with daily activities. In contrast, Stormlea is sparsely populated with no residents aged 65 or over, and typical mortgage payments are far higher at $4,258 compared to $923 in White Beach.

Both areas are very similar in that they have almost the same typical weekly personal income of around $520 to $530. They are also nearly identical in their lack of local public transport and the amount of time it takes to drive to the city. While White Beach has slightly more walkable amenities, neither area is well-served by a 15-minute city layout. This shared lack of nearby services and similar income levels persists across both neighbourhoods.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Stormleain White Beach +290 larger in White Beach gap widening
21 15th pct 311 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36
  • First area, 2021: 21
  • Second area, 2011: 286
  • Second area, 2016: 276
  • Second area, 2021: 311
Median age in Stormleain White Beach +16 yrs older in White Beach gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 62 yrs 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in Stormleain White Beach +8.8 pts higher in Stormlea gap widening
14.3% 89th pct 5.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Aged 65+ in Stormleain White Beach +41.8 pts higher in White Beach gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 41.8% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.8%
Under 15 in Stormleain White Beach +7.4 pts higher in White Beach gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.4% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
11.8% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%

Age structure

61.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.9 pts 36.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +41.8 pts ▸ 41.8%
23.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 12.9%
14.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.5 pts 4.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Marital status

60.0% Never married ◂ +36.4 pts 23.6%
26.7% Married +17.9 pts ▸ 44.6%
26.7% Divorced ◂ +8.4 pts 18.2%
0.0% Widowed +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Separated +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Age & sex structure

Stormlea White Beach

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

  • 85+ in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in White Beach: 0.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in White Beach: 1.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in White Beach: 6.3% males, 4.3% females
  • 70–74 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in White Beach: 5.9% males, 8.6% females
  • 65–69 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in White Beach: 6.6% males, 7.2% females
  • 60–64 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in White Beach: 7.9% males, 7.2% females
  • 55–59 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in White Beach: 4.3% males, 5.3% females
  • 50–54 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in White Beach: 3.0% males, 4.9% females
  • 45–49 in Stormlea: 66.7% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in White Beach: 3.3% males, 2.3% females
  • 40–44 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in White Beach: 1.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 35–39 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in White Beach: 2.3% males, 1.3% females
  • 30–34 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in White Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in White Beach: 2.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 20–24 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in White Beach: 1.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 15–19 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 15–19 in White Beach: 0.0% males, 1.0% females
  • 10–14 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in White Beach: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in White Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Stormlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in White Beach: 1.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Stormleain White Beach +1.7 pts higher in Stormlea gap steady
14.3% 62nd pct 12.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Country of birth

81.0% Australia ◂ +0.9 pts 80.1%
0.0% England +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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%

Ancestry

47.6% English ◂ +1.0 pts 46.6%
23.8% Australian +15.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Irish +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Scottish +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% German +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dutch +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Stormleain White Beach +1.0 pts higher in White Beach gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%
Limited English in Stormleain White Beach even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +10.3 pts 89.7%
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 Stormleain White Beach +16.2 pts higher in White Beach gap narrowing
33.3% 30th pct 49.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%

Religious affiliation

33.3% No religion +16.2 pts ▸ 49.5%
23.8% Christianity +16.1 pts ▸ 39.9%
23.8% Not stated ◂ +14.5 pts 9.3%
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

35.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
12.8% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Stormleain White Beach +1 more in White Beach
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
152 32nd pct
930 18th pct

Highest year of school

52.9% Year 12 ◂ +17.6 pts 35.4%
23.5% Year 10 +12.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
17.6% Year 11 ◂ +9.9 pts 7.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

Highest qualification level

38.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.1 pts 16.4%
38.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.6 pts 20.9%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +31.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

38.5% Society & culture ◂ +22.1 pts 16.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Creative arts +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Education +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Stormleain White Beach +$11 higher in White Beach gap narrowing
$519 14th pct $530 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $519
  • Second area, 2011: $348
  • Second area, 2016: $465
  • Second area, 2021: $530
Household income in Stormleain White Beach +$83 higher in White Beach gap narrowing
$725 3rd pct $808 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: $474
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $676
  • Second area, 2016: $767
  • Second area, 2021: $808
Family income in Stormleain White Beach +$209 higher in White Beach
$900 4th pct $1,109 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $764
  • Second area, 2016: $942
  • Second area, 2021: $1,109
2.4% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
High-income homes in Stormleain White Beach
2.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%

Household income distribution

80.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +39.9 pts 40.1%
0.0% Under $650 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

86.7% Under $650 ◂ +35.3 pts 51.4%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +6.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Stormleain White Beach +44.4 pts higher in White Beach
0.0% 0th pct 44.4% 95th pct
Mental health in Stormleain White Beach +13.5 pts higher in White Beach
0.0% 0th pct 13.5% 88th pct
Needs assistance in Stormleain White Beach +10.3 pts higher in White Beach gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

38.1% Other condition ◂ +28.4 pts 9.6%
0.0% Arthritis +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Mental health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Diabetes +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Heart disease +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Asthma +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Cancer +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Lung condition +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Dementia +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +22.6 pts 44.1%
0.0% One condition +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
19.0% Two conditions ◂ +4.9 pts 14.1%
0.0% Three or more +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Community Participation

20.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
15.9% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Unpaid child care in Stormleain White Beach
10.8% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Defence service in Stormleain White Beach
7.7% 91st pct
Housework 15h+ in Stormleain White Beach
28.4% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Stormleain White Beach +14 larger in White Beach
3 43rd pct 17 65th pct
Median age in Stormleain White Beach +38 yrs older in White Beach
16 yrs 13th pct 54 yrs 90th pct
Median income in Stormleain White Beach +$287 higher in White Beach
$325 10th pct $612 47th pct
Household income in Stormleain White Beach +$587 higher in Stormlea
$1,649 48th pct $1,062 21st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Stormleain White Beach +0.7 larger in Stormlea
2.4 43rd pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
18.3% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%
42.9% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%

Family composition

68.8% Couples with children ◂ +47.1 pts 21.7%
25.0% Couples without children +38.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
0.0% One-parent families +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +51.0 pts 49.0%
60.0% 1 person ◂ +17.1 pts 42.9%
0.0% 3 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 4 people +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Stormleain White Beach +$87 higher in Stormlea
$350 71st pct $263 44th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $180
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $263
Mortgage in Stormleain White Beach +$3,335 higher in Stormlea
$4,258 100th pct $923 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,258
  • Second area, 2011: $1,206
  • Second area, 2016: $864
  • Second area, 2021: $923
People / bedroom in Stormleain White Beach even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
18.4% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
Owned outright in Stormleain White Beach
50.3% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.3%
Separate houses in Stormleain White Beach
96.6% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.6%
53.1% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.1%

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +9.7 pts 50.3%
60.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +37.6 pts 22.4%
0.0% Rented +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Not stated +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +3.4 pts 96.6%
0.0% Other dwelling +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

60.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +26.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +40.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% 5 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Studio / none +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +57.6 pts ▸ 57.6%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Stormleain White Beach
14.9% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Stormleain White Beach even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Stormleain White Beach even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Stormleain White Beach +2 longer in Stormlea
83 58th pct 81 57th pct

How people get to work

70.0% Car (driver) ◂ +9.5 pts 60.5%
0.0% Worked at home +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Walked +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +59.2 pts 40.8%
80.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +39.2 pts 40.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 4 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

40.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Recent arrivals in Stormleain White Beach
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.4% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
39.5% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.5%
37.7% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.7%

Industries people work in

30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +22.1 pts 7.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Construction +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Arts & recreation +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Education & training +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Retail trade +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Labourers ◂ +36.8 pts 13.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Professionals +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Managers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Sales workers +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Stormleain White Beach +0.6 higher in White Beach
0.0 0th pct 0.6 53rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Stormleain White Beach +0.6 more in White Beach
0.0 0th pct 0.6 53rd pct
15-min city in Stormleain White Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Stormleain White Beach +0.5 pts higher in White Beach
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Stormleain White Beach +0.5 pts higher in White Beach
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 57th pct
Walk to school in Stormleain White Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Stormleain White Beach +35.6 pts higher in White Beach
0.0% 0th pct 35.6% 59th pct
Walk to health in Stormleain White Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Stormleain White Beach +32.2 more in White Beach
0.0 0th pct 32.2 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Stormleain White Beach even
2 59th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Stormleain White Beach +6.2 pts higher in Stormlea
16.8% 95th pct 10.6% 83rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Stormlea vs White Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60644/stormlea/vs/SAL60749/white-beach