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Campbell Town vs Ross

Name: Campbell Town vs Ross — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Campbell Town profile · Ross profile

Campbell Town Ross

Campbell Town (L) and Ross (L) are nearby Tasmanian towns with some distinct differences in their populations and services. Ross (L) is far older, with a typical resident aged 61 compared to 53 in Campbell Town (L). This is consistent with Ross (L) having a much higher share of seniors, with 43% of people aged 65 and over. Campbell Town (L) is more likely to have families with children, and it is the only one of the two where residents can walk to a school or health service within 15 minutes. Ross (L) is more likely to have homes owned outright, at 59.3% compared to 46.7% in Campbell Town (L).

These two towns share a very similar typical weekly household income of around $800 and have almost identical housing styles, with about 92% of homes being separate houses. While they are alike in these ways, the age gap between the two has narrowed slightly since 2011. At the same time, other differences have grown; for instance, the share of people aged 65 and over is now nearly 10 percentage points higher in Ross (L) than it was a decade ago.

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Where they differ most

Population: 532 larger in Campbell Town Median age: 8 yrs older in Ross Owned outright: 12.6 pts higher in Ross First Nations: 5.3 pts higher in Campbell Town Recent arrivals: 3.9 pts higher in Campbell Town

Demographics & Identity

Population in Campbell Town in Ross +532 larger in Campbell Town gap widening

823 49th pct 291 15th pct

Median age in Campbell Town in Ross +8 yrs older in Ross gap narrowing

53 yrs 77th pct 61 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

33.2% Seniors (65+) +9.8 pts ▸ 43.0%

28.7% Older adults (45–64) +6.4 pts ▸ 35.1%

16.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.2 pts 10.0%

13.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.7 pts 6.9%

8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.0 pts 5.8%

Marital status

42.5% Married +9.5 pts ▸ 52.0%

31.4% Never married ◂ +11.4 pts 20.0%

10.3% Divorced +4.2 pts ▸ 14.5%

9.6% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 6.5%

6.6% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Campbell Town Ross

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.0% Australia ◂ +7.3 pts 76.6%

4.4% England +4.6 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.5% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% English +8.8 pts ▸ 53.6%

42.4% Australian ◂ +3.9 pts 38.5%

11.5% Irish ◂ +0.5 pts 11.0%

11.1% Scottish ◂ +0.7 pts 10.3%

2.8% German even 2.7%

1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Italian even 1.4%

0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

94.4% English only ◂ +3.3 pts 91.1%

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

Religious affiliation

47.5% Christianity +0.6 pts ▸ 48.1%

43.4% No religion ◂ +2.8 pts 40.5%

6.6% Not stated +3.7 pts ▸ 10.3%

0.4% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

33.8% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 34.4%

28.8% Year 12 +2.7 pts ▸ 31.5%

21.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.9 pts 16.7%

8.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 8.1%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.9 pts 31.9%

14.6% Bachelor degree +6.4 pts ▸ 21.0%

13.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.6 pts 11.8%

4.8% Certificate I / II +1.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.7% Engineering & related +1.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

13.7% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 4.2%

12.4% Health ◂ +4.0 pts 8.4%

11.1% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 11.8%

6.3% Education +3.7 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.4 pts 2.5%

4.4% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.1% Agriculture & environment +1.6 pts ▸ 6.7%

3.8% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 5.0%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Campbell Town in Ross +$13 higher in Campbell Town gap narrowing

$483 14th pct $470 13th pct

Household income in Campbell Town in Ross +$17 higher in Ross gap narrowing

$788 4th pct $805 6th pct

Family income in Campbell Town in Ross +$95 higher in Campbell Town gap narrowing

$1,050 11th pct $955 8th pct

Household income distribution

36.5% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 37.9%

34.4% Under $650 ◂ +1.3 pts 33.1%

18.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.7 pts 9.0%

1.6% $4,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.9% Under $650 ◂ +0.9 pts 60.0%

25.4% $650–$1,499 even 25.5%

7.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 3.3%

0.0% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

19.8% Arthritis ◂ +4.0 pts 15.8%

12.9% Mental health ◂ +3.3 pts 9.6%

9.8% Other condition ◂ +1.9 pts 7.9%

9.4% Asthma ◂ +2.1 pts 7.2%

7.8% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

4.6% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 7.2%

6.7% Heart disease ◂ +3.2 pts 3.4%

4.7% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.0% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%

1.3% Dementia ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.6% None ◂ +0.8 pts 50.9%

21.9% One condition +1.8 pts ▸ 23.7%

9.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%

7.9% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 5.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Campbell Town in Ross +0.1 larger in Campbell Town gap widening

2.0 14th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

41.2% Couples without children +18.7 pts ▸ 59.9%

36.8% Couples with children ◂ +15.1 pts 21.7%

19.1% One-parent families ◂ +1.7 pts 17.4%

3.5% Other families ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.8% 2 people +9.5 pts ▸ 50.3%

38.4% 1 person ◂ +3.9 pts 34.5%

9.3% 3 people ◂ +1.1 pts 8.3%

7.5% 4 people ◂ +5.4 pts 2.1%

3.7% 5 people ◂ +1.7 pts 2.1%

1.3% 6 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Campbell Town in Ross +$25 higher in Ross gap narrowing

$225 31st pct $250 43rd pct

Mortgage in Campbell Town in Ross +$142 higher in Campbell Town gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $725 8th pct

People / bedroom in Campbell Town in Ross even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.7% Owned outright +12.6 pts ▸ 59.3%

27.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.8 pts 17.9%

22.1% Rented ◂ +9.0 pts 13.1%

2.4% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.9% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

92.0% Separate house +0.4 pts ▸ 92.4%

4.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.9 pts 2.1%

3.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%

1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.8 pts 49.0%

27.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.0 pts 23.4%

10.1% 4 bedrooms +5.0 pts ▸ 15.2%

5.3% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 9.0%

2.7% 5 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.6% $200–$349 ◂ +28.8 pts 15.8%

36.1% Under $200 ◂ +20.4 pts 15.8%

6.0% $350–$549 +15.0 pts ▸ 21.1%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.0% Under $1,000 +18.3 pts ▸ 69.2%

36.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.5 pts 23.1%

2.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.0% Car (driver) ◂ +2.4 pts 60.6%

10.3% Walked +0.3 pts ▸ 10.6%

6.5% Car (passenger) +3.1 pts ▸ 9.6%

6.5% Worked at home +1.2 pts ▸ 7.7%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.0% 1 vehicle +1.7 pts ▸ 36.7%

35.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.8 pts 34.5%

15.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 6.5%

4.0% 4 or more +8.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.2% No vehicle ◂ +4.8 pts 4.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.4% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 17.3%

15.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.6 pts 3.8%

13.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.4 pts ▸ 15.4%

11.3% Accommodation & food +0.2 pts ▸ 11.5%

9.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

6.8% Construction +2.8 pts ▸ 9.6%

4.5% Administrative & support +2.3 pts ▸ 6.7%

3.4% Public administration & safety +2.3 pts ▸ 5.8%

4.8% Education & training ◂ +1.9 pts 2.9%

3.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.7% Mining ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.2% Labourers ◂ +0.1 pts 21.2%

17.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.1 pts 16.3%

14.0% Sales workers +3.3 pts ▸ 17.3%

9.9% Managers +6.4 pts ▸ 16.3%

11.0% Community & personal service ◂ +5.2 pts 5.8%

9.9% Professionals +0.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

7.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.1 pts 4.8%

6.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.7 pts 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Campbell Town in Ross +0.3 higher in Campbell Town

5.3 69th pct 5.0 64th pct

Types ≤15 min in Campbell Town in Ross +0.3 more in Campbell Town

5.6 67th pct 5.2 61st pct

15-min city in Campbell Town in Ross +18.4 pts higher in Ross

65.7% 55th pct 84.0% 75th pct

Walk to shops in Campbell Town in Ross +11.3 pts higher in Ross

74.9% 64th pct 86.2% 77th pct

Walk to transit in Campbell Town in Ross +20.8 pts higher in Ross

41.2% 46th pct 62.0% 57th pct

Walk to school in Campbell Town in Ross +55.2 pts higher in Campbell Town

55.2% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Campbell Town in Ross +6.4 pts higher in Campbell Town

93.5% 53rd pct 87.1% 39th pct

Walk to health in Campbell Town in Ross +52.6 pts higher in Campbell Town

52.6% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Campbell Town in Ross +17.7 more in Ross

51.0 89th pct 68.7 94th pct

Intersections/km² in Campbell Town in Ross +6 higher in Ross

28 45th pct 34 53rd pct

Mean slope in Campbell Town in Ross even

3.8% 36th pct 3.8% 38th pct

Compare Campbell Town with nearby areas

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Compare Ross with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Campbell Town vs Ross [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL621004/campbell-town/vs/UCL622021/ross