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Port Sorell vs Forth

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Port Sorell profile · Forth profile

Port Sorell Forth

Port Sorell and Forth (L) are two nearby Tasmanian areas with very different profiles. Port Sorell is much older, with a typical resident aged 55 and 35.6% of the population aged 65 and over. It is also more walkable (somewhat walkable) and more likely to have renters, at 24.7%. In contrast, Forth (L) is more highly qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, and has a much higher share of recent arrivals from overseas at 35.6%.

Everyday life in both places shares similar patterns, including almost identical rates of people who have served in the Defence Force and those caring for children unpaid. They also have very similar typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents. While they share these commonalities, some gaps are widening; for instance, the age difference has grown by 10 years since 2011, and the gap in the number of people working or looking for work has increased to 17% in favour of Forth (L).

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 27.3 pts higher in Forth Population: 3,471 larger in Port Sorell Year 12: 19.3 pts higher in Forth Separate houses: 10.9 pts higher in Forth Participation: 17.0 pts higher in Forth

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Sorellin Forth +3,471 larger in Port Sorell gap widening
3,869 83rd pct 398 26th pct
Median age in Port Sorellin Forth +10 yrs older in Port Sorell gap widening
55 yrs 83rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Port Sorellin Forth +0.8 pts higher in Port Sorell gap steady
5.1% 57th pct 4.3% 49th pct
Aged 65+ in Port Sorellin Forth +10.5 pts higher in Port Sorell gap widening
35.6% 88th pct 25.1% 60th pct
Under 15 in Port Sorellin Forth +2.5 pts higher in Forth gap widening
13.5% 21st pct 16.1% 37th pct
De facto in Port Sorellin Forth +1.0 pts higher in Forth gap narrowing
12.8% 46th pct 13.7% 59th pct

Age structure

35.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.5 pts 25.1%
26.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.0 pts 25.6%
16.9% Young adults (25–44) +8.8 pts ▸ 25.6%
13.5% Children (0–14) +2.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
7.2% Youth (15–24) +1.6 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

52.8% Married ◂ +1.5 pts 51.3%
23.3% Never married +8.7 pts ▸ 31.9%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 9.3%
8.7% Widowed ◂ +5.1 pts 3.6%
3.6% Separated even 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Port Sorell Forth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Port Sorellin Forth +3.0 pts higher in Forth gap steady
11.9% 57th pct 14.8% 74th pct

Country of birth

83.0% Australia ◂ +3.9 pts 79.1%
4.8% England +0.7 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.4% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.4% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.5% English +2.2 pts ▸ 50.8%
43.7% Australian ◂ +2.0 pts 41.7%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 9.5%
9.8% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 9.5%
2.7% German +2.3 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.9% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.3% Chinese +1.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.1% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.8%
0.4% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Port Sorellin Forth +2.2 pts higher in Forth gap widening
2.1% 22nd pct 4.3% 59th pct
Limited English in Port Sorellin Forth +0.1 pts higher in Port Sorell gap steady
0.1% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.4% English only ◂ +2.2 pts 91.2%
0.1% Mandarin +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Port Sorellin Forth +5.4 pts higher in Forth gap narrowing
47.1% 67th pct 52.5% 85th pct

Religious affiliation

47.1% No religion +5.4 pts ▸ 52.5%
46.0% Christianity ◂ +5.6 pts 40.5%
5.9% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 4.8%
0.1% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Port Sorellin Forth +19.3 pts higher in Forth gap narrowing
33.5% 33rd pct 52.8% 86th pct
Bachelor+ in Port Sorellin Forth +12.0 pts higher in Forth gap narrowing
15.2% 69th pct 27.2% 92nd pct

Highest year of school

33.5% Year 12 +19.3 pts ▸ 52.8%
39.4% Year 10 ◂ +11.3 pts 28.1%
13.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.3 pts 5.9%
8.5% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 8.3%

Highest qualification level

38.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.6 pts 31.6%
17.7% Bachelor degree +13.9 pts ▸ 31.6%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.3 pts 12.7%
5.2% Postgraduate degree +3.7 pts ▸ 9.0%
2.6% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.1 pts 2.4%

Field of qualification

16.2% Management & commerce ◂ +3.5 pts 12.7%
15.3% Engineering & related +0.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.3% Education +2.4 pts ▸ 13.7%
12.7% Health ◂ +0.9 pts 11.8%
11.0% Society & culture +1.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +4.4 pts 3.8%
5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 5.7%
2.3% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.9% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Port Sorellin Forth +$160 higher in Forth gap narrowing
$623 42nd pct $783 74th pct
Household income in Port Sorellin Forth +$418 higher in Forth gap narrowing
$1,175 42nd pct $1,593 71st pct
Family income in Port Sorellin Forth +$479 higher in Forth gap narrowing
$1,445 39th pct $1,924 72nd pct
High earners in Port Sorellin Forth +0.5 pts higher in Forth gap steady
7.0% 56th pct 7.5% 60th pct
High-income homes in Port Sorellin Forth +7.0 pts higher in Forth gap steady
11.2% 53rd pct 18.2% 76th pct

Household income distribution

36.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 33.8%
24.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +12.8 pts 8.4%
6.6% $3,000–$3,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 12.3%
4.6% $4,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 5.8%

Personal income distribution

48.8% Under $650 ◂ +7.6 pts 41.2%
30.5% $650–$1,499 +7.7 pts ▸ 38.2%
12.4% $1,500–$2,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 17.0%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 2.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Sorellin Forth +6.2 pts higher in Port Sorell
38.3% 77th pct 32.2% 45th pct
Mental health in Port Sorellin Forth +0.3 pts higher in Port Sorell
9.8% 49th pct 9.5% 46th pct
Needs assistance in Port Sorellin Forth +4.3 pts higher in Port Sorell gap widening
8.3% 73rd pct 4.0% 21st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 13.8%
9.8% Mental health ◂ +0.3 pts 9.5%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 7.5%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 7.8%
7.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 3.8%
6.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.8 pts 3.3%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 3.5%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 1.8%
2.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 1.0%
1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None +7.3 pts ▸ 61.6%
23.2% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 21.4%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.8 pts 6.5%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Port Sorellin Forth +1.6 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
18.9% 62nd pct 17.3% 52nd pct
Unpaid carers in Port Sorellin Forth +1.7 pts higher in Forth gap steady
14.1% 65th pct 15.8% 85th pct
Unpaid child care in Port Sorellin Forth +0.3 pts higher in Forth gap narrowing
22.3% 39th pct 22.7% 41st pct
Defence service in Port Sorellin Forth +0.2 pts higher in Port Sorell
4.7% 74th pct 4.5% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in Port Sorellin Forth +4.8 pts higher in Forth gap widening
24.7% 57th pct 29.6% 88th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Port Sorellin Forth +0.3 larger in Forth gap narrowing
2.1 29th pct 2.4 57th pct
One-parent in Port Sorellin Forth +3.8 pts higher in Port Sorell gap widening
12.3% 33rd pct 8.4% 13th pct
Living alone in Port Sorellin Forth +5.3 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
30.7% 55th pct 25.3% 37th pct

Family composition

39.8% Couples with children +15.1 pts ▸ 54.9%
47.1% Couples without children ◂ +11.7 pts 35.4%
12.3% One-parent families ◂ +3.8 pts 8.4%
0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.0% 2 people ◂ +6.4 pts 39.6%
30.7% 1 person ◂ +5.3 pts 25.3%
9.7% 3 people +8.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
8.7% 4 people +5.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
3.2% 5 people even 3.2%
1.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Sorellin Forth +$10 higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
$280 52nd pct $270 49th pct
Mortgage in Port Sorellin Forth +$87 higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
$1,387 51st pct $1,300 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Port Sorellin Forth even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Port Sorellin Forth +15.0 pts higher in Port Sorell gap steady
24.7% 60th pct 9.7% 13th pct
Owned outright in Port Sorellin Forth +0.9 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
48.3% 77th pct 47.4% 75th pct
Separate houses in Port Sorellin Forth +10.9 pts higher in Forth gap widening
89.1% 29th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Port Sorellin Forth +4.7 pts higher in Forth gap widening
74.5% 39th pct 79.2% 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned outright ◂ +0.9 pts 47.4%
24.5% Owned with a mortgage +21.6 pts ▸ 46.1%
24.7% Rented ◂ +15.0 pts 9.7%
0.9% Other tenure +3.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.1% Separate house +10.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other dwelling ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

56.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 50.6%
15.4% 4 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 25.3%
21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 14.3%
2.2% 5 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

62.3% $200–$349 ◂ +15.6 pts 46.7%
20.8% $350–$549 +19.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
11.0% Under $200 +15.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
1.3% $550–$749 ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

47.2% $1,000–$1,799 +7.7 pts ▸ 54.9%
25.8% Under $1,000 +1.0 pts ▸ 26.8%
20.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 18.3%
4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Port Sorellin Forth +2.0 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
2.0% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Port Sorellin Forth +1.8 pts higher in Port Sorell gap steady
7.4% 46th pct 5.6% 33rd pct
PT commute in Port Sorellin Forth +0.5 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
0.5% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

72.0% Car (driver) +2.9 pts ▸ 74.9%
7.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 5.6%
3.8% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.2% Walked +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 39.7%
38.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 27.6%
12.2% 3 vehicles +7.6 pts ▸ 19.9%
5.4% 4 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
2.0% No vehicle ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Port Sorellin Forth +11.0 pts higher in Port Sorell gap widening
45.8% 89th pct 34.9% 50th pct
Recent arrivals in Port Sorellin Forth +27.3 pts higher in Forth gap widening
8.3% 65th pct 35.6% 98th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Port Sorellin Forth +0.4 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
4.1% 40th pct 3.7% 33rd pct
Participation in Port Sorellin Forth +17.0 pts higher in Forth gap widening
48.3% 36th pct 65.4% 85th pct
Full-time in Port Sorellin Forth +1.9 pts higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing
55.4% 46th pct 53.5% 36th pct

Industries people work in

18.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.8 pts 16.3%
10.8% Retail trade +1.8 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.7% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 12.6%
4.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.8% Construction ◂ +2.9 pts 7.9%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.7 pts 3.3%
6.3% Manufacturing ◂ +0.2 pts 6.0%
5.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.3 pts 1.9%
3.7% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.2 pts 2.3%
3.7% Professional & technical even 3.7%
2.8% Administrative & support ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.9% Professionals +9.5 pts ▸ 27.4%
15.2% Community & personal service ◂ +6.4 pts 8.8%
15.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.0 pts 14.0%
12.4% Managers ◂ +5.4 pts 7.0%
11.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.5 pts 7.9%
9.2% Labourers +1.9 pts ▸ 11.2%
10.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.2 pts 7.0%
6.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.5 pts 6.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Port Sorellin Forth +2.4 higher in Port Sorell
4.9 61st pct 2.4 24th pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Sorellin Forth +1.9 more in Port Sorell
5.0 56th pct 3.1 29th pct
15-min city in Port Sorellin Forth +65.6 pts higher in Port Sorell
65.6% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Port Sorellin Forth +49.2 pts higher in Port Sorell
49.2% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Port Sorellin Forth +28.7 pts higher in Port Sorell
96.1% 93rd pct 67.4% 61st pct
Walk to school in Port Sorellin Forth +3.0 pts higher in Port Sorell
61.3% 43rd pct 58.3% 41st pct
Walk to a park in Port Sorellin Forth +96.2 pts higher in Port Sorell
96.2% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Port Sorellin Forth +36.8 pts higher in Port Sorell
36.8% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Port Sorellin Forth +8.0 more in Forth
9.6 22nd pct 17.6 47th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Sorellin Forth +12 higher in Port Sorell
32 50th pct 20 30th pct
Mean slope in Port Sorellin Forth +8.8 pts higher in Forth
3.8% 38th pct 12.6% 97th pct

Compare Port Sorell with nearby areas

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Compare Forth with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Sorell vs Forth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL615018/port-sorell/vs/UCL622009/forth