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Armidale vs Taree

Name: Armidale vs Taree — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Area comparison ≈ 169 km apart · Armidale profile · Taree profile

Armidale Taree

Taree and Armidale are two regional New South Wales centres with very different profiles. Residents are far older in Taree, where the typical age is 46, compared to 36 in Armidale. Armidale has a much more highly qualified workforce, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 9.6% in Taree. This gap in education is consistent with other differences: Armidale has a far higher share of people working from home (22.0% versus 5.7%) and a higher typical weekly household income of $1,432, while Taree's is $1,037.

Both areas share a similar domestic life, with an identical share of children under 15 at 17.8% and a similar typical weekly rent of around $290 to $300. While they are alike in these areas, other gaps are shifting. The age difference has narrowed since 2011, but the divide in education and income has widened. Armidale has also become more diverse over time, with a well higher share of people born overseas (16.4%) and those using a language other than English at home (11.7%) than Taree.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 25.2 pts higher in Armidale Recent arrivals: 25.3 pts higher in Armidale Bachelor+: 19.1 pts higher in Armidale Volunteering: 6.9 pts higher in Armidale Needs assistance: 4.7 pts higher in Taree

Demographics & Identity

Population in Armidale in Taree +2,552 larger in Taree gap narrowing

23,967 41st pct 26,519 45th pct

Median age in Armidale in Taree +10 yrs older in Taree gap narrowing

36 yrs 14th pct 46 yrs 81st pct

Age structure

18.4% Seniors (65+) +8.4 pts ▸ 26.8%

22.0% Older adults (45–64) +2.7 pts ▸ 24.7%

24.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.3 pts 20.2%

17.8% Children (0–14) even 17.8%

17.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.8 pts 10.5%

Marital status

42.7% Never married ◂ +7.9 pts 34.8%

40.3% Married ◂ +0.8 pts 39.5%

8.2% Divorced +4.0 pts ▸ 12.1%

5.5% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 8.9%

3.3% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 4.6%

Age & sex structure

Armidale Taree

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

74.0% Australia +9.6 pts ▸ 83.6%

2.0% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.1% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

1.1% Nepal ◂ +1.0 pts 0.1%

1.0% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

0.7% Philippines even 0.7%

0.6% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.1% Italy even 0.1%

Ancestry

34.9% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 43.0%

36.1% English +5.9 pts ▸ 42.0%

12.2% Irish ◂ +2.8 pts 9.3%

11.4% Scottish ◂ +1.8 pts 9.6%

4.7% German ◂ +1.2 pts 3.4%

1.7% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.7%

1.2% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.2% Dutch even 1.2%

1.1% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

0.8% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

0.3% Greek even 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

78.6% English only +9.7 pts ▸ 88.3%

0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek even 0.2%

0.1% Italian even 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.4% Christianity +7.5 pts ▸ 51.9%

36.8% No religion +0.5 pts ▸ 37.3%

11.1% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 8.9%

3.1% Other religions ◂ +2.7 pts 0.4%

1.8% Hinduism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.4%

1.5% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.4%

1.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

57.2% Year 12 ◂ +25.2 pts 32.0%

17.8% Year 10 +16.1 pts ▸ 33.9%

9.1% Year 9 or below +8.0 pts ▸ 17.1%

5.1% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 6.6%

Highest qualification level

21.7% Certificate III / IV +16.6 pts ▸ 38.3%

23.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.1 pts 12.7%

15.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +12.1 pts 3.0%

11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 12.9%

4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.4 pts 2.1%

2.4% Certificate I / II +0.9 pts ▸ 3.3%

Field of qualification

14.9% Society & culture ◂ +3.3 pts 11.7%

14.1% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 13.9%

7.2% Engineering & related +5.7 pts ▸ 12.9%

10.9% Health +2.0 pts ▸ 12.8%

10.3% Education ◂ +2.5 pts 7.8%

3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.9 pts ▸ 5.8%

5.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.2 pts 1.2%

5.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.7 pts 2.6%

4.4% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%

2.1% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Armidale in Taree +$168 higher in Armidale gap widening

$730 49th pct $562 4th pct

Household income in Armidale in Taree +$395 higher in Armidale gap widening

$1,432 51st pct $1,037 0th pct

Family income in Armidale in Taree +$553 higher in Armidale gap widening

$1,893 56th pct $1,340 4th pct

Household income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 +5.7 pts ▸ 36.0%

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 22.8%

18.8% Under $650 +7.0 pts ▸ 25.8%

8.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.8 pts 4.3%

7.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 2.8%

Personal income distribution

40.7% Under $650 +10.2 pts ▸ 50.9%

30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 29.9%

15.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 7.8%

2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 1.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Arthritis +5.5 pts ▸ 14.2%

10.2% Mental health +3.4 pts ▸ 13.6%

9.4% Asthma +2.3 pts ▸ 11.8%

8.4% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 9.2%

4.1% Diabetes +3.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.2% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.3% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 3.9%

1.9% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.9% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.6% Dementia +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None ◂ +8.0 pts 50.3%

20.3% One condition +3.2 pts ▸ 23.5%

6.5% Two conditions +2.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

3.1% Three or more +3.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Armidale in Taree even gap narrowing

2.3 14th pct 2.3 14th pct

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children ◂ +7.1 pts 43.8%

30.6% Couples without children +0.1 pts ▸ 30.7%

17.4% One-parent families +6.7 pts ▸ 24.0%

1.2% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

Household size

34.8% 2 people +0.9 pts ▸ 35.7%

32.8% 1 person +0.1 pts ▸ 33.0%

13.1% 3 people ◂ +0.1 pts 13.0%

11.6% 4 people ◂ +1.4 pts 10.2%

4.8% 5 people +0.4 pts ▸ 5.2%

2.9% 6 or more even 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Armidale in Taree +$10 higher in Taree gap narrowing

$290 40th pct $300 48th pct

Mortgage in Armidale in Taree +$183 higher in Armidale gap widening

$1,500 43rd pct $1,317 30th pct

People / bedroom in Armidale in Taree even gap steady

0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.1% Owned outright +7.0 pts ▸ 39.1%

37.7% Rented ◂ +6.6 pts 31.1%

27.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.5 pts 25.6%

1.4% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 2.9%

1.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

81.8% Separate house +1.6 pts ▸ 83.4%

12.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.6 pts 8.7%

5.2% Flat or apartment +1.8 pts ▸ 7.0%

0.4% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

40.7% 3 bedrooms +5.1 pts ▸ 45.8%

26.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 23.0%

18.5% 2 bedrooms +0.2 pts ▸ 18.7%

8.1% 5 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 5.0%

4.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 4.3%

0.3% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

52.4% $200–$349 +0.1 pts ▸ 52.4%

29.7% $350–$549 ◂ +2.4 pts 27.4%

14.3% Under $200 +0.6 pts ▸ 14.9%

1.3% $550–$749 ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%

0.1% $750 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.7% $1,000–$1,799 +3.8 pts ▸ 47.5%

20.4% Under $1,000 +4.8 pts ▸ 25.2%

22.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 17.8%

8.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 4.4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

50.8% Car (driver) +19.7 pts ▸ 70.5%

22.0% Worked at home ◂ +16.3 pts 5.7%

4.6% Car (passenger) +1.3 pts ▸ 5.8%

3.5% Walked ◂ +0.4 pts 3.1%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.3% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.4 pts 41.7%

34.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.4 pts 32.8%

10.4% 3 vehicles +0.5 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.3% No vehicle +0.2 pts ▸ 8.4%

5.1% 4 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.2% Health care & social assistance +7.7 pts ▸ 23.9%

21.6% Education & training ◂ +14.0 pts 7.6%

9.4% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 13.3%

8.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%

6.7% Construction +1.4 pts ▸ 8.1%

3.0% Manufacturing +3.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 3.7%

5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +2.7 pts 2.9%

4.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.7 pts 2.0%

3.3% Other services +1.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.1% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.2% Transport & warehousing +1.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

Occupations people work in

26.8% Professionals ◂ +11.7 pts 15.0%

13.3% Community & personal service +4.2 pts ▸ 17.4%

10.7% Labourers +3.7 pts ▸ 14.4%

11.6% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 13.4%

12.5% Managers ◂ +3.3 pts 9.2%

8.5% Sales workers +3.2 pts ▸ 11.7%

11.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.1 pts 10.2%

3.8% Machinery operators & drivers +3.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Armidale in Taree +1.0 higher in Armidale

5.8 79th pct 4.8 46th pct

Types ≤15 min in Armidale in Taree +0.8 more in Armidale

5.7 85th pct 4.9 57th pct

15-min city in Armidale in Taree +4.7 pts higher in Armidale

70.0% 84th pct 65.3% 73rd pct

Walk to shops in Armidale in Taree +3.4 pts higher in Armidale

59.3% 65th pct 55.9% 55th pct

Walk to transit in Armidale in Taree +3.0 pts higher in Taree

82.7% 49th pct 85.6% 60th pct

Walk to school in Armidale in Taree +6.1 pts higher in Armidale

74.9% 78th pct 68.8% 64th pct

Walk to a park in Armidale in Taree +7.3 pts higher in Armidale

89.3% 50th pct 82.0% 28th pct

Walk to health in Armidale in Taree +24.7 pts higher in Armidale

58.3% 89th pct 33.7% 27th pct

Amenities/1k in Armidale in Taree +7.3 more in Armidale

21.8 80th pct 14.5 47th pct

Intersections/km² in Armidale in Taree +6 higher in Armidale

18 46th pct 11 28th pct

Mean slope in Armidale in Taree +0.5 pts higher in Armidale

5.8% 63rd pct 5.3% 55th pct

Compare Armidale with nearby areas

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Compare Taree with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Armidale vs Taree [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sua/1002/armidale/vs/1033/taree