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Bass (McIntyre) vs Braddon (Mersey)

Name: Bass (McIntyre) vs Braddon (Mersey) — 2021 Census comparison
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State Electorate comparison ≈ 103 km apart · Bass (McIntyre) profile · Braddon (Mersey) profile

Bass (McIntyre) Braddon (Mersey)

Braddon (Mersey) and Bass (McIntyre) are two Tasmanian areas with very different levels of accessibility. Braddon (Mersey) is far more connected, with 82.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 58.5% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, only 32.6% of homes in Bass (McIntyre) are near public transport and 38.3% sit in a 15-minute walkshed. Braddon (Mersey) also has much larger schools, with an average size of 329 compared to 138 in Bass (McIntyre), and far more public transport stops, totaling 170 against just 29 in Bass (McIntyre).

These areas share a similar workforce profile, with both having a full-time employment rate of 55.2% and very similar typical weekly incomes. They also have almost the same share of children under 15. Over time, some gaps have shifted; for example, residents in Bass (McIntyre) are now noticeably older than those in Braddon (Mersey), and a higher share of people in Bass (McIntyre) now own their homes outright.

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Where they differ most

Population: 30,777 larger in Braddon (Mersey) Recent arrivals: 9.7 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey) One-parent: 4.6 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey) Recent movers: 7.5 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey) Renting: 8.3 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +30,777 larger in Braddon (Mersey) gap widening

7,745 3rd pct 38,522 21st pct

Median age in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +5 yrs older in Bass (McIntyre) gap widening

50 yrs 99th pct 45 yrs 86th pct

Age structure

28.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 26.1%

26.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.5 pts 24.2%

19.6% Young adults (25–44) +3.2 pts ▸ 22.7%

15.9% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 16.5%

8.9% Youth (15–24) +1.5 pts ▸ 10.4%

Marital status

46.3% Married ◂ +1.0 pts 45.3%

31.4% Never married +1.3 pts ▸ 32.8%

11.0% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

8.0% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 7.0%

3.2% Separated +0.6 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Bass (McIntyre) Braddon (Mersey)

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.4% Australia +1.3 pts ▸ 83.7%

2.7% England +0.5 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%

0.2% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Nepal +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.3% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.2% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.2% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.1% Italy even 0.1%

Ancestry

45.2% English +0.2 pts ▸ 45.3%

44.7% Australian ◂ +0.3 pts 44.4%

9.3% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%

8.7% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 9.2%

3.6% German ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%

1.4% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.0% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

0.5% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.4% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.2% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Language used at home

90.7% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 90.3%

0.2% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Greek even 0.1%

0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.2% No religion +3.0 pts ▸ 51.2%

40.8% Christianity ◂ +1.3 pts 39.4%

9.5% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 6.8%

0.2% Hinduism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.5% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.4% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Islam even 0.4%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +2.55 more in Bass (McIntyre)

5.70 97th pct 3.15 79th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +13 more in Braddon (Mersey)

7 9th pct 20 50th pct

Students in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +5,607 more in Braddon (Mersey)

964 2nd pct 6,571 26th pct

Avg size in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +191 larger in Braddon (Mersey)

138 1st pct 329 24th pct

ICSEA in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +37 higher in Braddon (Mersey)

919 9th pct 956 14th pct

Highest year of school

38.2% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 36.7%

31.0% Year 12 +3.8 pts ▸ 34.8%

13.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 12.8%

8.1% Year 11 +1.0 pts ▸ 9.2%

Highest qualification level

37.9% Certificate III / IV +2.2 pts ▸ 40.0%

15.1% Bachelor degree +1.4 pts ▸ 16.5%

12.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 13.7%

3.7% Postgraduate degree +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%

2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

16.1% Engineering & related ◂ +1.0 pts 15.1%

11.9% Management & commerce +3.9 pts ▸ 15.7%

8.9% Society & culture +3.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

9.0% Health +1.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.0% Education +1.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.7 pts 2.5%

5.3% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 7.2%

6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

1.2% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +$39 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap narrowing

$595 8th pct $634 11th pct

Household income in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +$153 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap narrowing

$1,041 0th pct $1,194 6th pct

Family income in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +$128 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap narrowing

$1,377 3rd pct $1,505 8th pct

Household income distribution

35.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.1 pts 34.3%

22.4% $1,500–$2,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 26.3%

25.5% Under $650 ◂ +3.6 pts 21.9%

4.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.3% $4,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 4.1%

Personal income distribution

48.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.9 pts 47.8%

30.6% $650–$1,499 +1.6 pts ▸ 32.2%

10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 12.2%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.4% Arthritis ◂ +0.5 pts 14.0%

9.6% Mental health +2.1 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.1% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 10.5%

7.9% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

6.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 5.3%

5.7% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

3.6% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.7% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%

1.5% Stroke even 1.5%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.9% None ◂ +0.3 pts 55.6%

21.1% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 22.8%

8.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 8.4%

4.9% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +0.1 larger in Braddon (Mersey) gap steady

2.2 10th pct 2.3 14th pct

Family composition

45.8% Couples with children +1.2 pts ▸ 47.0%

40.3% Couples without children ◂ +6.1 pts 34.1%

13.2% One-parent families +4.6 pts ▸ 17.8%

0.8% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

41.2% 2 people ◂ +3.1 pts 38.1%

32.6% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 30.3%

10.3% 3 people +3.7 pts ▸ 14.0%

9.5% 4 people +1.6 pts ▸ 11.1%

4.3% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.3% 6 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +$50 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap widening

$200 3rd pct $250 11th pct

Mortgage in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +$191 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap widening

$1,083 0th pct $1,274 9th pct

People / bedroom in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +0.10 higher in Braddon (Mersey) gap widening

0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.0% Owned outright ◂ +7.4 pts 37.6%

27.0% Owned with a mortgage +3.8 pts ▸ 30.8%

20.5% Rented +8.3 pts ▸ 28.7%

4.4% Other tenure ◂ +3.2 pts 1.2%

2.8% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 1.6%

Types of homes

95.5% Separate house ◂ +6.5 pts 89.0%

2.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.0 pts ▸ 9.5%

0.7% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

52.7% 3 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 54.5%

17.2% 2 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 19.9%

17.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.3 pts 16.5%

4.6% 5 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 3.4%

4.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 3.8%

0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

46.1% $200–$349 +16.3 pts ▸ 62.3%

41.2% Under $200 ◂ +18.2 pts 22.9%

6.1% $350–$549 +4.1 pts ▸ 10.2%

0.5% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

0.0% $550–$749 +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.2% $1,000–$1,799 +11.3 pts ▸ 47.5%

43.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +13.7 pts 29.4%

12.3% $1,800–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 14.8%

3.4% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +141 more in Braddon (Mersey)

29 5th pct 170 27th pct

Stops/1k in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +0.67 more in Braddon (Mersey)

3.74 31st pct 4.41 46th pct

Departures/1k in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +355.1 more in Braddon (Mersey)

50.5 4th pct 405.6 26th pct

PT routes in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +10 more in Braddon (Mersey)

3 4th pct 13 19th pct

How people get to work

65.5% Car (driver) +5.9 pts ▸ 71.4%

11.8% Worked at home ◂ +6.4 pts 5.5%

5.4% Walked ◂ +2.6 pts 2.8%

3.8% Car (passenger) +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%

0.2% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.2% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.4% 1 vehicle +3.8 pts ▸ 36.2%

34.9% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 36.0%

16.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.8 pts 13.7%

12.3% 4 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 7.9%

4.0% No vehicle +2.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

24.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +17.9 pts 7.0%

9.1% Health care & social assistance +7.1 pts ▸ 16.2%

6.9% Retail trade +4.2 pts ▸ 11.0%

7.8% Construction +1.7 pts ▸ 9.5%

6.7% Education & training +1.3 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.2% Manufacturing +0.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

7.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 7.0%

5.7% Transport & warehousing +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

4.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.5 pts 4.3%

3.3% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.6% Professional & technical +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.7% Administrative & support +0.3 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

21.4% Managers ◂ +10.2 pts 11.2%

18.1% Labourers ◂ +3.8 pts 14.3%

13.5% Technicians & trades +2.0 pts ▸ 15.5%

10.1% Community & personal service +4.6 pts ▸ 14.7%

10.1% Professionals +4.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

8.4% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 10.3%

6.8% Sales workers +3.3 pts ▸ 10.1%

9.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.1 pts 7.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +2.0 higher in Braddon (Mersey)

2.9 11th pct 4.9 36th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +1.7 more in Braddon (Mersey)

3.1 11th pct 4.8 38th pct

15-min city in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +20.3 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

38.3% 16th pct 58.5% 41st pct

Walk to shops in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +9.7 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

41.7% 20th pct 51.4% 33rd pct

Walk to transit in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +50.2 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

32.6% 10th pct 82.8% 41st pct

Walk to school in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +34.8 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

29.6% 7th pct 64.4% 37th pct

Walk to a park in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +21.5 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

55.1% 8th pct 76.7% 23rd pct

Walk to health in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +17.8 pts higher in Braddon (Mersey)

19.5% 8th pct 37.3% 34th pct

Amenities/1k in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +27.5 more in Bass (McIntyre)

39.9 100th pct 12.4 34th pct

Intersections/km² in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +4 higher in Braddon (Mersey)

1 8th pct 5 21st pct

Mean slope in Bass (McIntyre)in Braddon (Mersey) +1.9 pts higher in Bass (McIntyre)

7.5% 81st pct 5.6% 56th pct

Compare Bass (McIntyre) with nearby areas

Lyons (McIntyre) Bass (Windermere) Bass (Launceston) Lyons (Launceston) Bass (Rosevears) Braddon (Mersey) Lyons (Prosser) Lyons (Montgomery)

Compare Braddon (Mersey) with nearby areas

Lyons (Montgomery) Bass (Rosevears) Braddon (Montgomery) Bass (Windermere) Bass (Launceston) Lyons (Launceston) Braddon (Murchison) Lyons (Derwent)

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bass (McIntyre) vs Braddon (Mersey) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED60106/bass/vs/SED60207/braddon