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Port Sorell vs Mole Creek

Name: Port Sorell vs Mole Creek — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 47 km apart · Port Sorell profile · Mole Creek profile

Port Sorell Mole Creek

Port Sorell and Mole Creek (L) are two different types of Tasmanian communities. Port Sorell is a larger area where 35.6% of people are seniors, a figure far higher than in Mole Creek (L) at 20.4%. Many of its residents have arrived recently, with 45.8% moving in during the last five years. In contrast, Mole Creek (L) is a much smaller settlement where every single home is a separate house and one-parent families are far more common at 22.6%, compared to 12.3% in Port Sorell.

Since 2011, these two areas have seen several gaps shift. The age gap has widened as Port Sorell became much older, while the difference in typical weekly household incomes has grown, with Port Sorell now well higher at $1,175 compared to $880 in Mole Creek (L). Both areas share a similar proportion of children under 15 and have populations that are far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 3,653 larger in Port Sorell Separate houses: 10.9 pts higher in Mole Creek PT commute: 0.5 pts higher in Port Sorell Recent arrivals: 8.3 pts higher in Port Sorell Aged 65+: 15.3 pts higher in Port Sorell

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +3,653 larger in Port Sorell gap widening

3,869 83rd pct 216 11th pct

Median age in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +4 yrs older in Port Sorell gap narrowing

55 yrs 83rd pct 51 yrs 71st pct

Age structure

26.6% Older adults (45–64) +10.9 pts ▸ 37.5%

35.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.3 pts 20.4%

16.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.4 pts 12.5%

13.5% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 14.4%

7.2% Youth (15–24) +4.4 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

52.8% Married ◂ +11.8 pts 41.1%

23.3% Never married +12.4 pts ▸ 35.7%

11.2% Divorced ◂ +0.9 pts 10.3%

8.7% Widowed +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

3.6% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Port Sorell Mole Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.0% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 78.2%

4.8% England +1.7 pts ▸ 6.5%

1.3% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 3.2%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

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 +4.7 pts ▸ 53.2%

43.7% Australian ◂ +5.7 pts 38.0%

10.3% Scottish ◂ +3.9 pts 6.5%

9.8% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 8.3%

1.9% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.7% German ◂ +0.4 pts 2.3%

0.3% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.4% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

93.4% English only ◂ +1.3 pts 92.1%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

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

Religious affiliation

47.1% No religion +5.2 pts ▸ 52.3%

46.0% Christianity ◂ +6.2 pts 39.8%

5.9% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 4.6%

0.1% Other religions +2.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.7% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

39.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.9 pts 36.5%

33.5% Year 12 ◂ +1.4 pts 32.0%

8.5% Year 11 +5.9 pts ▸ 14.4%

13.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 12.7%

Highest qualification level

38.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.4 pts 34.8%

17.7% Bachelor degree +3.7 pts ▸ 21.3%

16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.0 pts ▸ 19.1%

5.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.9 pts 3.4%

3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.6% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

Field of qualification

15.3% Engineering & related +2.7 pts ▸ 18.0%

16.2% Management & commerce ◂ +3.8 pts 12.4%

12.7% Health ◂ +0.3 pts 12.4%

11.3% Education ◂ +4.6 pts 6.7%

11.0% Society & culture +0.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

2.3% Agriculture & environment +6.7 pts ▸ 9.0%

8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +2.6 pts 5.6%

5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.4 pts 4.5%

1.7% Creative arts +1.7 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +$88 higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing

$623 42nd pct $535 23rd pct

Household income in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +$295 higher in Port Sorell gap widening

$1,175 42nd pct $880 12th pct

Family income in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +$289 higher in Port Sorell gap widening

$1,445 39th pct $1,156 14th pct

Household income distribution

36.5% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 41.1%

21.2% Under $650 +13.2 pts ▸ 34.4%

24.0% $1,500–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 24.4%

6.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 3.3%

4.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 3.3%

Personal income distribution

48.8% Under $650 +8.5 pts ▸ 57.3%

30.5% $650–$1,499 +3.6 pts ▸ 34.1%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 9.7%

2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.6% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 18.1%

9.8% Mental health +2.2 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.0% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

9.1% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 8.8%

7.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 6.9%

6.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 5.1%

4.8% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 4.2%

2.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 3.2%

1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None +2.3 pts ▸ 56.5%

23.2% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 19.9%

9.3% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 7.9%

5.9% Three or more +3.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +0.2 larger in Mole Creek gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 2.3 43rd pct

Family composition

47.1% Couples without children ◂ +10.0 pts 37.1%

39.8% Couples with children ◂ +1.4 pts 38.4%

12.3% One-parent families +10.4 pts ▸ 22.6%

0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.0% 2 people ◂ +3.8 pts 42.2%

30.7% 1 person ◂ +7.3 pts 23.3%

9.7% 3 people +3.6 pts ▸ 13.3%

8.7% 4 people +2.5 pts ▸ 11.1%

3.2% 5 people ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +$30 higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing

$280 52nd pct $250 43rd pct

Mortgage in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +$334 higher in Port Sorell gap narrowing

$1,387 51st pct $1,053 27th pct

People / bedroom in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +0.10 higher in Mole Creek gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned outright +8.4 pts ▸ 56.7%

24.5% Owned with a mortgage +4.4 pts ▸ 28.9%

24.7% Rented ◂ +9.2 pts 15.6%

1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 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 +5.4 pts ▸ 62.2%

21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.5 pts 16.7%

15.4% 4 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

2.2% 5 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

2.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

62.3% $200–$349 +9.2 pts ▸ 71.4%

20.8% $350–$549 ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%

11.0% Under $200 ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% $550–$749 ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.8% Under $1,000 +35.8 pts ▸ 61.5%

47.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +8.8 pts 38.5%

20.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%

4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

72.0% Car (driver) ◂ +7.1 pts 64.8%

1.2% Walked +10.9 pts ▸ 12.1%

7.4% Worked at home +3.6 pts ▸ 11.0%

3.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

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 ◂ +5.7 pts 35.6%

38.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 27.6%

12.2% 3 vehicles +2.7 pts ▸ 14.9%

5.4% 4 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 8.0%

2.0% No vehicle +3.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.7 pts 4.4%

7.0% Accommodation & food +10.6 pts ▸ 17.6%

4.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.4 pts ▸ 13.2%

10.8% Construction ◂ +1.0 pts 9.9%

10.8% Retail trade ◂ +0.9 pts 9.9%

10.7% Education & training ◂ +7.4 pts 3.3%

6.3% Manufacturing +1.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.8% Administrative & support +4.9 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.8 pts 4.4%

4.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 3.3%

3.7% Professional & technical ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%

3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.2% Labourers +10.5 pts ▸ 19.8%

12.4% Managers +6.3 pts ▸ 18.7%

17.9% Professionals ◂ +8.1 pts 9.9%

6.5% Machinery operators & drivers +10.0 pts ▸ 16.5%

15.2% Community & personal service +0.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

15.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.4 pts 6.6%

11.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 11.0%

10.1% Sales workers +0.9 pts ▸ 11.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +0.6 higher in Mole Creek

4.9 61st pct 5.5 73rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +1.4 more in Mole Creek

5.0 56th pct 6.4 83rd pct

15-min city in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +30.6 pts higher in Mole Creek

65.6% 55th pct 96.1% 92nd pct

Walk to shops in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +46.1 pts higher in Mole Creek

49.2% 43rd pct 95.3% 89th pct

Walk to transit in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +10.8 pts higher in Port Sorell

96.1% 93rd pct 85.3% 77th pct

Walk to school in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +25.5 pts higher in Mole Creek

61.3% 43rd pct 86.8% 73rd pct

Walk to a park in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +6.3 pts higher in Port Sorell

96.2% 63rd pct 89.9% 43rd pct

Walk to health in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +36.8 pts higher in Port Sorell

36.8% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +36.7 more in Mole Creek

9.6 22nd pct 46.3 87th pct

Intersections/km² in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +14 higher in Port Sorell

32 50th pct 18 27th pct

Mean slope in Port Sorell in Mole Creek +0.2 pts higher in Mole Creek

3.8% 38th pct 4.1% 42nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Sorell vs Mole Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL615018/port-sorell/vs/UCL622017/mole-creek