community profile Meander Valley Municipal Council Meander Valley Council area 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional TAS Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/meandervalley
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Meander ValleyMunicipal CouncilMeander Valley Council area
2011 Census results
Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Regional TAS
Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/meandervalley
Table of contents
Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2
Population highlights 4
About the areas 6
Five year age groups 9
Ancestry 12
Birthplace 15
Year of arrival in Australia 17
Proficiency in English 19
Language spoken at home 22
Religion 25
Qualifications 27
Highest level of schooling 29
Education institution attending 32
Need for assistance 35
Employment status 38
Industry sectors of employment 41
Occupations of employment 44
Method of travel to work 47
Volunteer work 49
Unpaid care 51
Individual income 53
Household income 55
Households summary 57
Household size 60
Dwelling type 63
Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65
Internet connection 67
Number of cars per household 69
Housing tenure 71
Housing loan repayments 73
Housing rental payments 75
SEIFA - disadvantage 77
About the community profile 78
The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Meander Valley Council area population for 2012.
Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in
Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of
Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Meander Valley Council
area. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the
Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Meander
Valley Council area.
See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to
use each one.
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Meander Valley Council area
Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in
numberChange in
percent
2001 18,066 -- --
2002 18,204 +138 +0.76
2003 18,369 +165 +0.91
2004 18,754 +385 +2.10
2005 18,813 +59 +0.31
2006 18,972 +159 +0.85
2007 19,159 +187 +0.99
2008 19,296 +137 +0.72
2009 19,486 +190 +0.98
2010 19,601 +115 +0.59
2011 19,637 +36 +0.18
2012 19,647 +10 +0.05
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts
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Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by.id the population experts
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by.id the population experts
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2011 Meander Valley
Council areaRegional TAS Tasmania Australia
Median age 4241 40 37
Median weeklyhouseholdincome
$922$876
$948 $1,234
Couples withchildren 30%
26% 27%
31%
Older coupleswithout children 11% 11%
10% 9%
Medium andhigh densityHousing
11%10%
13% 25%
Householdswith a mortgage 35%
32% 33% 33%
Median weeklyrent $200
$180
$200
$285
Householdsrenting 20%
25% 26% 29%
Non-Englishspeakingbackgrounds
3%4% 5% 16%
Universityattendance 2% 2%
3% 4%
Bachelor orHigher degree 10%
11% 14% 19%
Vocational 21% 21%
20% 18%
Population highlights
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Public transport(to work) 1% 1%
3% 10%
Unemployment 5%7% 6% 6%
SEIFA index ofdisadvantage2011
983945 961
1002
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Location and boundaries
The Meander Valley Council area is located in northern Tasmania, with its' geographic centre about 50 kilometres
west of Launceston. The Meander Valley Council area is bounded by the Kentish, Latrobe and West Tamar Council
areas in the north, Launceston City and the Northern Midlands Council area in the east, the Central Highlands
Council area in the south, and the West Coast Council area in the west.
Name origin
Meander Valley was named to describe the valley of the Meander River.
Settlement history
European settlement dates from the early 1800s, although population was minimal until the mid 1800s, with growth
through to the late 1800s. Land was used mainly for grazing and farming. Gradual expansion took place from the
post-war years, particularly from the 1960s. The population of the Council area increased from about 14,000 in 1991
to about 18,000 in 2006, with rapid growth during the early 1990s, and slower growth from 1996. Growth was mainly
in the eastern settlements of Prospect Vale, Blackstone Heights and Hadspen.
About the area
Important
Statistics
Population
18,8882011 Usual residents
Land area
332,032hectares (3,320
Km )2
Population density
0.06persons per hectare
Meander Valley Council area
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Legend
Districts
Meander Valley
Council area
Statistical Local Areas
(SLAs)
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Land use
The Meander Valley Council area includes rural,
rural-residential areas and growing urban areas in
numerous townships and villages. The main urban
areas are located in the east, closest to
Launceston. The Council area encompasses a
total land area of about 3,800 square kilometres.
Rural land is used largely for agriculture, with
some forestry. Tourism is also an important
industry.
Transport
The Council area is served by the Bass Highway,
the Lake Highway and the Meander Valley
Highway.
Major features
Major features of the Council area include Mole Creek Karst National Park, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, part of
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmanian World Heritage Areas, the Great Western Tiers, Liffey
Falls, Country Club Tasmania, Ashgrove Cheese, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, Pearns Steam World, The Honey
Farm, Trowunna Wildlife Park, Westbury Maze, 41° South Salmon & Ginseng Farm, Carrick Speedway, part of LakeTrevallyn, the Meander River and various state forests.
Indigenous background
The original inhabitants of the Meander Valley area were the Pallittorre Aboriginal people.
Included areas
The Meander Valley Council area includes the townships and localities of Birralee (part), Blackstone Heights,
Bracknell (part), Bridgenorth (part), Carrick, Caveside, Central Plateau, Chudleigh, Cluan, Cradle Mountain (part),
Dairy Plains, Deloraine, Dunorlan, Elizabeth Town, Exton, Frankford (part), Golden Valley, Hadspen, Hagley, Jackeys
Marsh, Kimberley (part), Lake St Clair (part), Liena (part), Liffey (part), Mayberry, Meander, Mersey Forest (part),
Middlesex (part), Mole Creek (part), Moltema, Montana, Mount Roland (part), Needles, Oaks, Osmaston, Parkham
(part), Prospect Vale, Quamby Bend, Quamby Brook, Red Hills, Reedy Marsh, Riverside (part), Rosevale (part),
Sassafras (part), Selbourne (part), Travellers Rest, Walls of Jerusalem (part), Weegena (part), Weetah, Westbury,
Western Creek, Westwood and Whitemore.
Land use
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The Age Structure of Meander Valley Council area provides key insights into the level of demand for age based
services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Meander Valley Council area's residential role and
function and how it is likely to change in the future.
Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which
enables direct comparison between each group.
To get a more complete picture Meander Valley Council area's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with
Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Five year age groups
Age structure - Five year age groups
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Five year age groups(years) Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
0 to 4 1,094 5.8 6.2 1,076 5.9 6.0 +18
5 to 9 1,124 6.0 6.1 1,332 7.3 6.8 -208
10 to 14 1,363 7.2 6.8 1,462 8.0 7.4 -99
15 to 19 1,351 7.2 6.7 1,163 6.3 6.7 +188
20 to 24 831 4.4 5.3 862 4.7 5.4 -31
25 to 29 858 4.5 5.1 834 4.5 5.0 +24
30 to 34 892 4.7 5.2 1,089 5.9 5.9 -197
35 to 39 1,168 6.2 6.0 1,378 7.5 6.8 -210
40 to 44 1,382 7.3 6.9 1,421 7.7 7.2 -39
45 to 49 1,426 7.5 7.2 1,398 7.6 7.6 +28
50 to 54 1,425 7.5 7.5 1,357 7.4 7.2 +68
55 to 59 1,441 7.6 7.0 1,332 7.3 7.1 +109
60 to 64 1,337 7.1 7.0 1,006 5.5 5.7 +331
65 to 69 1,034 5.5 5.5 779 4.2 4.7 +255
70 to 74 751 4.0 4.2 635 3.5 3.6 +116
75 to 79 593 3.1 3.1 533 2.9 3.0 +60
80 to 84 449 2.4 2.2 403 2.2 2.2 +46
85 and over 369 2.0 2.0 292 1.6 1.8 +77
Total 18,888 100.0 100.0 18,352 100.0 100.0 +536
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Five year age structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS shows that
there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a similar proportion of
people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 19.0% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 16.9% were aged 65 years and over, compared
with 19.1% and 17.0% respectively for Regional TAS.
The major differences between the age structure of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage of persons aged 55 to 59 (7.6% compared to 7.0%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 20 to 24 (4.4% compared to 5.3%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (4.5% compared to 5.1%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, Meander Valley Council area's population increased by 536 people (2.9%). This represents an
average annual population change of 0.58% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:
60 to 64 (+331 persons)
65 to 69 (+255 persons)
35 to 39 (-210 persons)
5 to 9 (-208 persons)
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Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.
Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in Meander Valley Council area regardless of where
they were born or what language they speak.
Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more
complete picture of Meander Valley Council area's ethnic characteristics.
Ancestry
Ancestry - ranked by size
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Ancestry Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Australian 8,666 45.9 45.6 9,124 49.7 49.1 -458
English 8,652 45.8 44.3 7,453 40.6 40.0 +1,199
Irish 1,822 9.6 9.7 1,507 8.2 8.9 +315
Scottish 1,632 8.6 8.8 1,275 6.9 7.5 +357
German 662 3.5 3.3 526 2.9 3.1 +136
Dutch 465 2.5 2.2 407 2.2 2.1 +58
Italian 270 1.4 1.1 264 1.4 1.0 +6
Welsh 131 0.7 0.5 73 0.4 0.5 +58
New Zealander 99 0.5 0.5 87 0.5 0.4 +12
Polish 84 0.4 0.4 84 0.5 0.4 0
Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Ancestry - totals
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Ancestry totals Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Not stated 927 4.9 5.9 1,205 6.6 7.1 -278
Total People 18,888 100.0 100.0 18,349 100.0 100.0 +539
Total responses 24,432 -- -- 22,926 -- -- +1,506
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Ancestry, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 shows that the top five
ancestries nominated were:
Australian (8,666 people or 45.9%)
English (8,652 people or 45.8%)
Irish (1,822 people or 9.6%)
Scottish (1,632 people or 8.6%)
German (662 people or 3.5%)
In combination these five ancestries account for 21,434 responses in total, or 113.48% of all responses.
The major difference between the ancestries of the population in Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS
was:
A larger percentage of people with English ancestry (45.8% compared to 44.3%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:
English (+1,199 persons)
Australian (-458 persons)
Scottish (+357 persons)
Irish (+315 persons)
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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Meander
Valley Council area. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source
countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.
To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, Meander Valley Council area's Country of Birth
data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.
Birthplace
Birthplace - ranked by size
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Country of birth Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
United Kingdom 1,001 5.3 4.7 983 5.4 4.7 +18
New Zealand 195 1.0 1.1 169 0.9 1.0 +26
Netherlands 120 0.6 0.5 108 0.6 0.6 +12
Germany 85 0.5 0.4 74 0.4 0.4 +11
United States of America 63 0.3 0.3 42 0.2 0.2 +21
Italy 37 0.2 0.1 46 0.3 0.1 -9
Philippines 29 0.2 0.3 24 0.1 0.2 +5
South Africa 26 0.1 0.2 25 0.1 0.2 +1
Sri Lanka 23 0.1 0.0 7 0.0 0.0 +16
Canada 21 0.1 0.1 14 0.1 0.1 +7
Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Birthplace - summary
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Birthplace Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Total Overseas born 1,945 10.3 10.4 1,780 9.7 9.8 +165
Non-English speaking
backgrounds
619 3.3 3.9 527 2.9 3.4 +92
Main English speaking
countries
1,326 7.0 6.5 1,253 6.8 6.3 +73
Australia 16,255 86.1 84.8 15,551 84.7 84.4 +704
Not Stated 690 3.7 4.8 1,019 5.6 5.9 -329
Total Population 18,890 100.0 100.0 18,350 100.0 100.0 +540
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Country of birth, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS
shows that there was a similar proportion of people born overseas, and a similar proportion of people from a non-
English speaking background.
Overall, 10.3% of the population was born overseas, and 3.3% were from a non-English speaking background,
compared with 10.4% and 3.9% respectively for Regional TAS.
There were no major differences between Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS in 2011.
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 165 or 9.3%, and the number of people
from a non-English speaking background increased by 92 or 17.5%.
There were no major differences in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011.
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The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree
to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of Meander Valley Council area in housing
the overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment
opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area.
Meander Valley Council area's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at
Home data, is a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.
Year of arrival in Australia
Year of arrival in Australia
Meander Valley Council area 2011Year of arrival in Australia Number % Regional TAS
2006 to 9 Aug 2011 148 7.5 14.9
2001 to 2005 121 6.2 6.5
1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 178 9.1 8.1
1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 272 13.8 11.5
1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 356 18.1 15.1
1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 415 21.1 21.4
Arrived in 1960 or earlier 401 20.4 18.1
Not stated 74 3.8 4.3
Total 1,965 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Year of arrival in Australia, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to
Regional TAS shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion
of recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).
Overall, 82.5% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 7.5% arrived during or after 2006,
compared with 74.3% and 14.9% respectively for Regional TAS.
The major differences between the year of arrival data of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1971 and 1980 (18.1% compared to 15.1%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1981 and 1990 (13.8% compared to 11.5%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between in 1960 or earlier (20.4% compared to 18.1%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1991 and 2000 (9.1% compared to 8.1%)
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Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language
other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,
Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects Meander Valley Council area's ethnic composition
and how long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to
communicate with the local population in languages other than English.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
English proficiency Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Speaks English only 17,915 94.9 93.4 17,248 94.0 93.4 +667
Speaks another language,
and English well or very well
419 2.2 2.7 337 1.8 2.2 +82
Speaks another language,
and English not well or not
at all
50 0.3 0.4 35 0.2 0.3 +15
Not Stated 503 2.7 3.5 728 4.0 4.1 -225
Total population 18,887 100.0 100.0 18,348 100.0 100.0 +539
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Proficiency in English, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the proficiency in English data for Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS shows
that there was a higher proportion of persons who spoke English only, and a similar proportion of persons who spoke
another language and English not well or not at all.
Overall, 94.9% of persons spoke English only, and 0.3% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,
compared with 93.4% and 0.4% respectively for Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were
in those speaking:
Speaks English only (+667 persons)
Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+82 persons)
Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at
home other than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic
groups and nationalities are retaining their language.
Meander Valley Council area's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and
Proficiency in English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required
by the multicultural community.
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home - ranked by size
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Language (excludesEnglish) Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Italian 52 0.3 0.2 57 0.3 0.2 -5
German 45 0.2 0.3 48 0.3 0.3 -3
Dutch 37 0.2 0.2 24 0.1 0.2 +13
Polish 24 0.1 0.1 16 0.1 0.1 +8
French 22 0.1 0.1 17 0.1 0.1 +5
Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Language - summary
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Language summary Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Speaks English only 17,912 94.8 93.4 17,247 94.0 93.4 +665
Non-English total 421 2.2 3.0 352 1.9 2.4 +69
Not stated 556 2.9 3.6 753 4.1 4.2 -197
Total Population 18,889 100.0 100.0 18,352 100.0 100.0 +537
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Language spoken at home, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to
Regional TAS shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only, and a smaller proportion of
those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).
Overall, 94.8% of the population spoke English only, and 2.2% spoke a non-English language, compared with 93.4%
and 3.0% respectively for Regional TAS.
The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Meander Valley Council area was Italian, with 0.3% of
the population, or 52 people speaking this language at home.
There were no major differences between Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS in 2011.
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by 69 or
19.6%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 665 or 3.9%.
There were no major differences in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011.
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Meander Valley Council area's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed
in conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing
the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious
compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the
population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief
systems.
Meander Valley Council area's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such
as Country of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.
Religion
Religions - ranked by size
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Religion Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Anglican 5,412 28.7 25.9 5,645 30.8 28.9 -233
Western (Roman) Catholic 3,404 18.0 16.2 3,185 17.4 16.5 +219
Uniting Church 1,378 7.3 5.9 1,493 8.1 6.9 -115
Presbyterian and Reformed 543 2.9 2.8 481 2.6 3.0 +62
Baptist 533 2.8 2.3 552 3.0 2.5 -19
Christian,nfd 447 2.4 2.8 326 1.8 2.1 +121
Brethren 145 0.8 0.5 151 0.8 0.7 -6
Latter Day Saints (Mormons) 139 0.7 0.3 125 0.7 0.3 +14
Pentecostal 104 0.6 1.0 88 0.5 1.1 +16
Buddhism 93 0.5 0.6 75 0.4 0.4 +18
Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Religions - summary
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Religion totals Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Christian total 12,635 66.9 60.4 12,545 68.4 64.5 +90
Non Christian total 191 1.0 1.5 171 0.9 1.1 +20
Non-classifiable religious
belief
106 0.6 0.7 91 0.5 0.6 +15
No religion 4,552 24.1 28.1 3,447 18.8 21.5 +1,105
Not stated 1,405 7.4 9.3 2,094 11.4 12.3 -689
Total Population 18,889 100.0 100.0 18,348 100.0 100.0 +541
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Religion, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in religion, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional
TAS shows that there was a higher proportion of people who professed a religion and a lower proportion who stated
they had no religion.
Overall, 67.9% of the population nominated a religion, and 24.1% said they had no religion, compared with 61.9%
and 28.1% respectively for Regional TAS.
The largest single religion in Meander Valley Council area was Anglican, with 28.7% of the population or 5,412 people
as adherents.
The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of Meander Valley Council area and
Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage who nominated Anglican (28.7% compared to 25.9%)
A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (18.0% compared to 16.2%)
A larger percentage who nominated Uniting Church (7.3% compared to 5.9%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and
2011 were for those who nominated:
Anglican (-233 persons)
Western (Roman) Catholic (+219 persons)
Christian,nfd (+121 persons)
Uniting Church (-115 persons)
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Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most
important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and
Occupation, Meander Valley Council area's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities
and socio-economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.
Qualifications
Highest qualification achieved
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Qualification level Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Bachelor or Higher degree 1,563 10.2 10.8 1,229 8.5 8.9 +334
Advanced Diploma or
Diploma
1,016 6.6 6.3 808 5.6 5.5 +208
Vocational 3,258 21.3 21.2 2,718 18.8 18.6 +540
No qualification 8,013 52.3 51.5 7,996 55.2 54.7 +17
Not stated 1,465 9.6 10.2 1,731 12.0 12.2 -266
Total persons aged 15+ 15,315 100.0 100.0 14,482 100.0 100.0 +833
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Highest qualification achieved, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS
shows that there was a similar proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree;
Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal
qualifications.
Overall, 38.1% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 52.3% had no qualifications,
compared with 38.3% and 51.5% respectively for Regional TAS.
There were no major differences between Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS in 2011.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011
were in those with:
Vocational qualifications (+540 persons)
Bachelor or Higher degrees (+334 persons)
Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+208 persons)
Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other
indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to
access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the
population.
Highest level of schooling
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Level of schooling Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Year 8 or below 953 6.2 6.7 1,064 7.3 8.1 -111
Year 9 or equivalent 1,663 10.9 10.8 1,638 11.3 11.7 +25
Year 10 or equivalent 5,662 37.0 36.1 5,489 37.9 36.3 +173
Year 11 or equivalent 1,436 9.4 8.9 1,271 8.8 8.4 +165
Year 12 or equivalent 4,513 29.5 29.4 3,658 25.2 25.9 +855
Did not go to school 41 0.3 0.4 50 0.3 0.3 -9
Not stated 1,046 6.8 7.7 1,318 9.1 9.3 -272
Total persons aged 15+ 15,314 100.0 100.0 14,488 100.0 100.0 +826
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Highest level of schooling completed, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011
compared to Regional TAS shows that there was a similar proportion of people who had left school at an early level
(Year 10 or less) as well as a similar proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Overall, 54.3% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 29.5% went on to complete Year 12 or
equivalent, compared with 54.0% and 29.4% respectively for Regional TAS.
There were no major differences between Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS in 2011.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Meander Valley Council area, between
2006 and 2011 were:
Year 12 or equivalent (+855 persons)
Year 10 or equivalent (+173 persons)
Year 11 or equivalent (+165 persons)
Year 8 or below (-111 persons)
Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The share of Meander Valley Council area's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of
the population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can
mean young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking
out educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.
This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.
Education institution attending
Education institute attending
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Type of institute Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Pre-school 185 1.0 0.9 146 0.8 0.8 +39
Primary school 1,686 8.9 8.6 1,884 10.3 9.5 -198
Primary - Government 1,235 6.5 6.5 1,497 8.2 7.5 -262
Primary - Catholic 314 1.7 1.3 289 1.6 1.3 +25
Primary - Independent 137 0.7 0.8 98 0.5 0.8 +39
Secondary school 1,298 6.9 6.0 1,202 6.5 6.1 +96
Secondary - Government 744 3.9 4.0 738 4.0 4.3 +6
Secondary - Catholic 369 2.0 1.1 299 1.6 1.0 +70
Secondary - Independent 185 1.0 0.9 165 0.9 0.8 +20
TAFE 426 2.3 2.6 406 2.2 2.6 +20
University 382 2.0 2.4 289 1.6 2.1 +93
Other 115 0.6 0.5 87 0.5 0.4 +28
Not attending 13,913 73.7 72.6 12,977 70.7 70.9 +936
Not stated 883 4.7 6.3 1,361 7.4 7.4 -478
Total 18,888 100.0 100.0 18,352 100.0 100.0 +536
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Education institute attending, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in education institute attending, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Meander Valley Council area in 2011
compared to Regional TAS shows that there was a similar proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion
attending secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.
Overall, 8.9% of the population were attending primary school, 6.9% of the population were attending secondary
institutions, and 4.3% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.6%, 6.0% and 5.0% respectively for Regional
TAS.
The major difference between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Meander Valley Council
area and Regional TAS was:
A larger percentage of persons not attending (73.7% compared to 72.6%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, Meander Valley Council area's population aged 15 years and over increased by 536 people
(+2.9%). This represents an average annual change of 0.58% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Meander Valley Council area,
between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated:
Primary - Government (-262 persons)
Primary school (-198 persons)
Secondary school (+96 persons)
University (+93 persons)
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Meander Valley Council area's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound
disability. The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional
care and in the provision of information and support to carers. Meander Valley Council area's disability statistics help
in understanding the prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid
Care to a person with a disability, how that support is provided.
Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be
treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.
Need for assistance
Need for assistance with core activities
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number
% of total agegroup Regional TAS Number
% of total agegroup Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
0 to 4 9 0.8 1.2 13 1.2 0.8 -4
5 to 9 28 2.5 3.0 39 2.9 2.0 -11
10 to 19 74 2.7 2.6 40 1.5 1.9 +34
20 to 59 306 3.3 3.8 266 2.7 3.3 +40
60 to 64 118 8.8 8.7 62 6.2 7.6 +56
65 to 69 86 8.3 8.7 58 7.4 6.8 +28
70 to 74 83 11.1 10.2 61 9.7 8.9 +22
75 to 79 93 15.7 15.6 94 17.5 14.9 -1
80 to 84 135 29.9 25.7 97 24.4 24.4 +38
85 and over 178 48.4 49.2 119 41.3 47.4 +59
Total persons needing
assistance
1,110 5.9 6.1 849 4.6 5.0 +261
Need for assistance with core activities
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Total persons needing
assistance
1,110 5.9 6.1 849 4.6 5.0 +261
Total persons not needing
assistance
17,179 90.9 89.6 16,608 90.5 90.0 +571
Not stated 601 3.2 4.3 892 4.9 5.0 -291
Total population 18,890 100.0 100.0 18,349 100.0 100.0 +541
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Need for assistance with core activities, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in need for assistance with core activities, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Meander Valley Council area compared to Regional TAS shows that
there was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.
Overall, 5.9% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 6.1% for Regional
TAS.
The major difference in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Meander Valley Council area and Regional
TAS is:
A larger percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (29.9% compared to 25.7%)
Emerging groups
The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in Meander Valley
Council area were in the age groups:
85 and over (+59 persons)
60 to 64 (+56 persons)
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Meander Valley Council area's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels
of full or part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local
economy and social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including
Age Structure, which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment
opportunities available in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries,
Qualifications).
Employment status
Employment status
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Employment status Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Employed 8,614 94.9 93.2 8,200 95.0 93.0 +414
Employed full-time 5,046 55.6 54.0 5,069 58.7 55.7 -23
Employed part-time 3,398 37.5 37.3 2,905 33.6 34.7 +493
Hours worked not stated 170 1.9 1.9 226 2.6 2.5 -56
Unemployed 459 5.1 6.8 434 5.0 7.0 +25
Looking for full-time work 271 3.0 4.4 271 3.1 4.7 0
Looking for part-time work 188 2.1 2.4 163 1.9 2.3 +25
Total Labour Force 9,073 100.0 100.0 8,634 100.0 100.0 +439
Labour force status
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Labour force status Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Total Labour force 9,073 59.2 56.4 8,634 59.6 56.2 +439
Not in the labour force 5,692 37.2 39.2 5,069 35.0 38.6 +623
Labour force status not stated 549 3.6 4.5 785 5.4 5.2 -236
Total persons aged 15+ 15,314 100.0 100.0 14,488 100.0 100.0 +826
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Employment status, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in employment status, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
The size of Meander Valley Council area's labour force in 2011 was 9,073 persons, of which 3,398 were employed
part-time and 5,046 were full time workers.
Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Meander Valley Council area in 2011
compared to Regional TAS shows that there was a higher proportion in employment, and a lower proportion
unemployed. Overall, 94.9% of the labour force was employed (56.2% of the population aged 15+), and 5.1%
unemployed (3.0% of the population aged 15+), compared with 93.2% and 6.8% respectively for Regional TAS.
The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed
or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition
are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work
are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).
Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 shows that
there was a higher proportion in the labour force (59.2%) compared with Regional TAS (56.4%).
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Meander Valley Council area showed an increase of 414
persons and the number unemployed showed an increase of 25 persons. In the same period, the number of people in
the labour force showed an increase of 439 persons, or 5.1%.
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Meander Valley Council area’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which maybe within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the
residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector
statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Industry sectors of employment
Industry sector of employment
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Industry sector Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishing
814 9.5 7.3 889 10.8 8.7 -75
Mining 79 0.9 2.1 53 0.6 1.3 +26
Manufacturing 824 9.6 10.7 832 10.1 12.1 -8
Electricity, Gas, Water and
Waste Services
118 1.4 1.3 81 1.0 1.0 +37
Construction 680 7.9 7.7 606 7.4 6.8 +74
Retail Trade 1,013 11.8 11.2 988 12.0 11.7 +25
Wholesale trade 384 4.5 3.8 410 5.0 4.1 -26
Accommodation and Food
Services
555 6.4 7.3 459 5.6 7.0 +96
Transport, Postal and
Warehousing
404 4.7 4.8 413 5.0 5.1 -9
Information Media and
Telecommunications
67 0.8 1.0 99 1.2 1.2 -32
Financial and Insurance
Services
271 3.1 2.1 257 3.1 2.3 +14
Rental, Hiring and Real
Estate Services
110 1.3 1.2 87 1.1 1.2 +23
Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services
313 3.6 3.5 259 3.2 3.3 +54
Administrative and Support
Services
223 2.6 2.8 213 2.6 2.8 +10
Public Administration and
Safety
493 5.7 6.5 473 5.8 5.8 +20
Education and Training 624 7.2 8.4 547 6.7 7.9 +77
Health Care and Social
Assistance
962 11.2 11.3 863 10.5 10.6 +99
Arts and Recreation Services 150 1.7 1.3 141 1.7 1.2 +9
Other Services 338 3.9 3.7 300 3.7 3.3 +38
Inadequately described or
not stated
191 2.2 2.1 231 2.8 2.6 -40
Total employed persons
aged 15+
8,613 100.0 100.0 8,201 100.0 100.0 +412
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Industry sector of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may
be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities
available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with
other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for
evaluating Meander Valley Council area's socio-economic status and skill base.
Occupations of employment
Occupation of employment
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Occupation Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Managers 1,400 16.3 13.2 1,362 16.6 13.9 +38
Professionals 1,186 13.8 15.3 1,102 13.4 14.3 +84
Technicians and Trades
Workers
1,297 15.1 15.7 1,227 15.0 15.2 +70
Community and Personal
Service Workers
906 10.5 10.9 740 9.0 9.5 +166
Clerical and Administrative
Workers
1,170 13.6 12.1 1,142 13.9 12.3 +28
Sales Workers 874 10.1 9.6 825 10.1 9.6 +49
Machinery Operators And
Drivers
715 8.3 8.4 726 8.9 8.8 -11
Labourers 958 11.1 13.3 974 11.9 14.8 -16
Inadequately described 108 1.3 1.5 103 1.3 1.5 +5
Total employed persons
aged 15+
8,614 100.0 100.0 8,201 100.0 100.0 +413
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Occupation of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 shows the three most
popular occupations were:
Managers (1,400 people or 16.3%)
Technicians and Trades Workers (1,297 people or 15.1%)
Professionals (1,186 people or 13.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,883 people in total or 45.1% of the employed resident
population.
In comparison, Regional TAS employed 13.2% in Managers; 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 15.3%
in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS
were:
A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.3% compared to 13.2%)
A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.6% compared to 12.1%)
A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (11.1% compared to 13.3%)
A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.8% compared to 15.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Meander Valley Council area increased by 413 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Meander Valley Council area were for
those employed as:
Community and Personal Service Workers (+166 persons)
Professionals (+84 persons)
Technicians and Trades Workers (+70 persons)
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Meander Valley Council area's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to
work. There are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the
availability of affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a
household, and the distance travelled to work.
Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness
and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car
Ownership.
Method of travel to work
Method of travel to work
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Main method of travel Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Train 0 0.0 0.0 3 0.0 0.0 -3
Bus 75 0.9 1.2 93 1.1 1.0 -18
Tram or Ferry 0 0.0 0.0 3 0.0 0.0 -3
Taxi 16 0.2 0.2 3 0.0 0.2 +13
Car - as driver 5,752 67.9 65.8 5,309 65.4 63.5 +443
Car - as passenger 442 5.2 6.2 466 5.7 6.6 -24
Truck 110 1.3 1.1 139 1.7 1.5 -29
Motorbike 37 0.4 0.6 52 0.6 0.5 -15
Bicycle 16 0.2 0.4 23 0.3 0.6 -7
Walked only 251 3.0 4.5 314 3.9 5.2 -63
Other 97 1.1 1.3 112 1.4 1.4 -15
Worked at home 631 7.4 5.3 604 7.4 5.8 +27
Did not go to work 937 11.1 11.8 864 10.6 11.7 +73
Not stated 110 1.3 1.5 129 1.6 1.9 -19
Total employed persons
aged 15+
8,474 100.0 100.0 8,114 100.0 100.0 +360
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Method of travel to work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 75 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Meander Valley
Council area, compared with 6,341 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, ortruck).
Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to
Regional TAS shows that 0.9% used public transport, while 74.8% used a private vehicle, compared with 1.2% and
73.7% respectively in Regional TAS.
The major differences between the method of travel to work of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage of persons who worked at home (7.4% compared to 5.3%)
A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (67.9% compared to 65.8%)
A smaller percentage of persons who walked only (3.0% compared to 4.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (5.2% compared to 6.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Meander Valley Council area increased by 360 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Meander Valley Council area between
2006 and 2011 were for those nominated:
Car - as driver (+443 persons)
Did not go to work (+73 persons)
Walked only (-63 persons)
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The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the
cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors
impacting on the level of volunteering in Meander Valley Council area include the Age Structure of the population, the
level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer work
Voluntary work
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Volunteer status Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Volunteer 3,197 20.9 19.9 3,154 21.8 20.7 +43
Not a volunteer 11,113 72.6 73.0 10,129 69.9 70.8 +984
Volunteer work not stated 1,005 6.6 7.2 1,205 8.3 8.5 -200
Total persons aged 15+ 15,315 100.0 100.0 14,488 100.0 100.0 +827
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Voluntary work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to
Regional TAS shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 20.9% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 19.9% for Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in Meander Valley Council area increased by 43 people between 2006 and 2011.
Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Meander Valley Council area can be an
important indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An
increasing proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for
in-home support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be
affected by Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well
as the sense of community cohesiveness.
Unpaid care
Unpaid care
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Provided unpaid assistance 1,846 12.1 11.6 1,616 11.2 10.7 +230
No unpaid assistance
provided
12,482 81.5 80.9 11,562 79.8 80.1 +920
Not stated 987 6.4 7.5 1,310 9.0 9.2 -323
Total persons aged 15+ 15,315 100.0 100.0 14,488 100.0 100.0 +827
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Unpaid care, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional
TAS shows that there was a similar proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or
others.
Overall, 12.1% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 11.6% for Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in
Meander Valley Council area increased by 230 people between 2006 and 2011.
Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household
Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio-
economic status of Meander Valley Council area. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number
of factors including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income),
qualifications and type of employment.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Individual Income Quartiles.
Individual income
Weekly individual gross income
Meander Valley Council area 2011Weekly income Number % Regional TAS
Negative Income/ Nil income 995 6.5 6.3
$1-$199 1,246 8.1 8.2
$200-$299 2,141 14.0 14.9
$300-$399 1,973 12.9 13.3
$400-$599 2,266 14.8 14.3
$600-$799 1,812 11.8 11.4
$800-$999 1,304 8.5 8.1
$1000-$1249 1,088 7.1 6.6
$1250-$1499 651 4.3 4.1
$1500-$1999 635 4.1 4.2
$2000 or more 345 2.3 2.4
Not stated 858 5.6 6.2
Total persons aged 15+ 15,314 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of individual income levels in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS shows that
there was a similar proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a
lower proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).
Overall, 6.4% of the population earned a high income, and 41.5% earned a low income, compared with 6.7% and
42.7% respectively for Regional TAS.
The major difference between Meander Valley Council area's individual incomes and Regional TAS's individual
incomes is:
A smaller percentage of persons who earned $200-$299 (14.0% compared to 14.9%)
Weekly individual gross income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Meander Valley Council area's Household Income is one
of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational
Qualifications and Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of Meander
Valley Council area. It is important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an
area has a large number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the
retirees may have large capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age
and Household Composition.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Household Income Quartiles.
Household income
Weekly household income
Meander Valley Council area 2011Weekly income Number % Regional TAS
Negative Income/Nil Income 85 1.2 1.1
$1-$199 123 1.7 1.9
$200-$299 263 3.6 4.1
$300-$399 625 8.5 9.4
$400-$599 1,028 13.9 13.7
$600-$799 779 10.5 11.2
$800-$999 697 9.4 9.4
$1000-$1249 626 8.5 8.5
$1250-$1499 525 7.1 7.3
$1500-$1999 769 10.4 9.9
$2000-$2499 552 7.5 6.0
$2500-$2999 298 4.0 3.8
$3000-$3499 156 2.1 2.0
$3500-$3999 62 0.8 0.7
$4000-$4999 35 0.5 0.5
$5000 or more 24 0.3 0.4
Not stated 742 10.0 10.1
Total households 7,389 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of household income levels in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS shows that
there was a similar proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a lower
proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).
Overall, 7.8% of the households earned a high income, and 28.7% were low income households, compared with 7.4%
and 30.1% respectively for Regional TAS.
The major difference between the household incomes of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS is:
A larger percentage of households who earned $2000-$2499 (7.5% compared to 6.0%)
Weekly household income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It
reveals the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand
for services and facilities as most are related to age and household types.
To continue building the story, Meander Valley Council area's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction
with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.
Households summary
Household types
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Households by type Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Couples with children 2,280 30.4 26.3 2,271 32.1 28.1 +9
Couples without children 2,282 30.4 29.3 2,132 30.1 28.8 +150
One parent families 629 8.4 10.5 614 8.7 10.6 +15
Other families 61 0.8 0.8 43 0.6 0.9 +18
Group household 136 1.8 2.7 139 2.0 2.5 -3
Lone person 1,934 25.8 26.9 1,652 23.3 25.5 +282
Other not classifiable
household
118 1.6 2.1 173 2.4 2.3 -55
Visitor only households 62 0.8 1.5 61 0.9 1.3 +1
Total households 7,502 100.0 100.0 7,085 100.0 100.0 +417
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Household types, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the household/family types in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS shows that
there was a higher proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a lower proportion of one-parent families.
Overall, 30.4% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 8.4% were one-parent families, compared with
26.3% and 10.5% respectively for Regional TAS.
There were a lower proportion of lone person households and a higher proportion of couples without children.
Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 25.8% compared to 26.9% in Regional TAS while the
proportion of couples without children was 30.4% compared to 29.3% in Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The number of households in Meander Valley Council area increased by 417 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in family/household types in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:
Lone person (+282 households)
Couples without children (+150 households)
Change in household types, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of
relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size
again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or
abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with
extended family members which significantly affects household size.
Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size
remained stable for the nation as a whole.
An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an
increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate
children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young
singles and couples to the area.
For greater insight, Meander Valley Council area's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with
Household Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.
Household size
Household size
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Number of persons usuallyresident Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
1 person 1,939 26.5 27.9 1,654 24.1 26.4 +285
2 persons 2,672 36.5 37.5 2,558 37.3 37.1 +114
3 persons 1,062 14.5 14.0 976 14.2 14.5 +86
4 persons 1,041 14.2 12.9 1,062 15.5 13.7 -21
5 persons 441 6.0 5.4 453 6.6 5.9 -12
6 or more persons 170 2.3 2.4 161 2.3 2.4 +9
Total classifiable households 7,325 100.0 100.0 6,864 100.0 100.0 +461
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Household size, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in household size, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Meander Valley Council area compared with
Regional TAS shows that there were a lower proportion of lone person households, and a higher proportion of larger
households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 26.5% of lone person households, and 22.6% of
larger households, compared with 27.9% and 20.6% respectively for Regional TAS.
The major differences in the household size for Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (14.2% compared to 12.9%)
A smaller percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (26.5% compared to 27.9%)
A smaller percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (36.5% compared to 37.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of households in Meander Valley Council area increased by 461 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in Meander Valley Council area
between 2006 and 2011 were:
1 person (+285 households)
2 persons (+114 households)
3 persons (+86 households)
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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Meander Valley Council area's residential role and function. A greater
concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting.
Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential
built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around
public transport nodes or employment centres.
Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and
Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in Meander Valley Council area.
Dwelling type
Dwelling structure
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Dwelling type Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Separate house 7,362 88.4 88.5 7,074 90.7 88.7 +288
Medium density 898 10.8 9.6 665 8.5 9.3 +233
High density 3 0.0 0.3 0 0.0 0.3 +3
Caravans, cabin, houseboat 39 0.5 0.9 39 0.5 1.1 0
Other 20 0.2 0.6 22 0.3 0.7 -2
Not stated 9 0.1 0.1 0 0.0 0.0 +9
Total Private Dwellings 8,331 100.0 100.0 7,800 100.0 100.0 +531
Dwelling type
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Dwelling type Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Occupied private dwellings 7,503 89.9 82.6 7,089 90.6 83.9 +414
Unoccupied private
dwellings
824 9.9 17.0 712 9.1 15.8 +112
Non private dwellings 17 0.2 0.3 23 0.3 0.3 -6
Total Dwellings 8,344 100.0 100.0 7,824 100.0 100.0 +520
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dwelling structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 7,362 separate houses in the area, 898 medium density dwellings, and 3 high density dwellings.
Analysis of the types of dwellings in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 shows that 88.4% of all dwellings were
separate houses; 10.8% were medium density dwellings, and none% were high density dwellings, compared with
88.5%, 9.6%, and 0.3% in the Regional TAS respectively.
In 2011, a total of 89.9% of the dwellings in Meander Valley Council area were occupied on Census night, compared
to 82.6% in Regional TAS. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 9.9%, which is smaller compared to that found
in Regional TAS (17.0%).
Emerging groups
The total number of dwellings in Meander Valley Council area increased by 520 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:
Separate house (+288 dwellings)
Medium density (+233 dwellings)
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The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type
information, provides insight into the role Meander Valley Council area plays in the housing market. For example, an
area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and
young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more
empty nesters and some families.
In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around
housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Number of bedrooms Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
0 or 1 bedrooms 276 3.7 5.0 249 3.5 5.0 +27
2 bedrooms 1,447 19.3 19.2 1,344 19.0 18.8 +103
3 bedrooms 3,713 49.5 51.8 3,562 50.3 52.8 +151
4 bedrooms 1,511 20.1 16.5 1,372 19.4 15.6 +139
5 bedrooms or more 323 4.3 3.6 268 3.8 3.3 +55
Not stated 235 3.1 4.0 292 4.1 4.5 -57
Total households 7,505 100.0 100.0 7,087 100.0 100.0 +418
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS
shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, and a higher proportion of dwellings with
4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 23.0% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 24.4% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with
24.1% and 20.1% for Regional TAS respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Meander Valley Council area and Regional
TAS were:
A larger percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (20.1% compared to 16.5%)
A smaller percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (49.5% compared to 51.8%)
A smaller percentage of dwellings with no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (3.7% compared to 5.0%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and
2011 were:
3 bedrooms (+151 dwellings)
4 bedrooms (+139 dwellings)
2 bedrooms (+103 dwellings)
5 bedrooms or more (+55 dwellings)
Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and
non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as
both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line.
Internet connectivity in Meander Valley Council area can be affected by availability of connection, Education,
Household Income and Age Structure.
Internet connection
Type of internet connection
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Connection type Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Total internet connection 5,169 68.9 66.8 3,760 53.0 49.6 +1,409
Broadband connection 4,640 61.8 58.9 1,653 23.3 23.7 +2,987
Dial-up connection 274 3.7 3.7 2,080 29.3 25.2 -1,806
Other connection 255 3.4 4.2 27 0.4 0.6 +228
No internet connection 1,994 26.6 27.6 2,969 41.9 44.8 -975
Not stated 341 4.5 5.6 360 5.1 5.6 -19
Total households 7,504 100.0 100.0 7,089 100.0 100.0 +415
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Type of internet connection, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in Meander Valley Council area compared to Regional TAS
shows that there was a lower proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection, and
a higher proportion of households with broadband connectivity.
Overall 30.2% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 61.8% had broadband
connectivity, compared with 31.3% and 58.9% respectively in Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 1,409.
The largest changes in the internet connectivity in Meander Valley Council area, between 2006 and 2011 were:
Broadband connection (+2,987 households)
Dial-up connection (-1,806 households)
Total internet connection (+1,409 households)
Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The
number of motor vehicles per household in Meander Valley Council area quantifies access to private transport and
will be influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to
Public Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on
these factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic
measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.
Number of cars per household
Car ownership
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Number of cars Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
No motor vehicles 369 4.9 6.9 373 5.3 7.6 -4
1 motor vehicle 2,312 30.8 33.9 2,211 31.2 34.3 +101
2 motor vehicles 2,750 36.6 35.2 2,671 37.7 35.2 +79
3 or more motor vehicles 1,771 23.6 18.9 1,485 20.9 16.9 +286
Not stated 302 4.0 5.1 351 4.9 6.0 -49
Total households 7,504 100.0 100.0 7,091 100.0 100.0 +413
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Car ownership, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the car ownership of the households in Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS
shows that 91.1% of the households owned at least one car, while 4.9% did not, compared with 88.0% and 6.9%
respectively in Regional TAS.
Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a smaller proportion who owned just one car; a larger proportion
who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more.
Overall, 30.8% of the households owned one car; 36.6% owned two cars; and 23.6% owned three cars or more,
compared with 33.9%; 35.2% and 18.9% respectively for Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the household car ownership in Meander Valley Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:
3 or more motor vehicles (+286 households)
1 motor vehicle (+101 households)
2 motor vehicles (+79 households)
Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the
role it plays in the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area
attractive to young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with
mature families and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a
significantly higher share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in
separate houses, although this is not always the case.
In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in Meander Valley Council area, Tenure data is useful for
analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.
Housing tenure
Housing tenure
Meander Valley Councilarea 2011 2006 Change
Tenure type Number % Regional TAS Number % Regional TAS 2006 to 2011
Fully owned 3,034 40.4 37.2 2,858 40.3 38.7 +176
Mortgage 2,650 35.3 32.0 2,491 35.1 31.0 +159
Renting 1,480 19.7 25.3 1,324 18.7 24.0 +156
Renting - Social housing 234 3.1 5.5 211 3.0 5.6 +23
Renting - Private 1,171 15.6 18.8 1,039 14.7 17.3 +132
Renting - Not stated 75 1.0 0.9 74 1.0 1.1 +1
Other tenure type 50 0.7 0.8 50 0.7 0.9 0
Not stated 288 3.8 4.7 367 5.2 5.4 -79
Total households 7,502 100.0 100.0 7,090 100.0 100.0 +412
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Housing tenure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of Meander Valley Council area in 2011 compared to Regional TAS
shows that there was a larger proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a larger proportion purchasing their
dwelling; and a smaller proportion who were renters.
Overall, 40.4% of the population owned their dwelling; 35.3% were purchasing, and 19.7% were renting, compared
with 37.2%, 32.0% and 25.3% respectively for Regional TAS.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in Meander Valley Council area between 2006
and 2011 were:
Fully owned (+176 persons)
Mortgage (+159 persons)
Renting - Private (+132 persons)
The total number of households in Meander Valley Council area increased by 412 between 2006 and 2011.
Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in Meander Valley Council area, length of occupancy and
the level of equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing
stress households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a
higher proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are
also likely to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere.
Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage
payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.
Housing loan repayments
Monthly housing loan repayments
Meander Valley Council area 2011Monthly repayment amount Number % Regional TAS
Nil repayments 91 3.4 2.3
$1-$149 19 0.7 0.9
$150-$299 48 1.8 2.3
$300-$449 113 4.3 5.1
$450-$599 107 4.0 4.8
$600-$799 198 7.5 9.0
$800-$999 265 10.0 10.2
$1000-$1199 291 11.0 11.5
$1200-$1399 293 11.1 11.6
$1400-$1599 244 9.2 9.2
$1600-$1799 212 8.0 8.3
$1800-$1999 160 6.0 4.8
$2000-$2199 169 6.4 5.7
$2200-$2399 64 2.4 1.9
$2400-$2599 41 1.5 1.1
$2600-$2999 95 3.6 2.7
$3000-$3999 80 3.0 2.5
$4000-$4999 19 0.7 0.7
$5000 and over 20 0.8 0.7
Not stated 120 4.5 4.7
Total households with a mortgage 2,649 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in Meander Valley Council area compared to
Regional TAS shows that there was a larger proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per
month or more), and a smaller proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month).
Overall, 8.1% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 31.7% were paying low repayments,
compared with 6.6% and 34.6% respectively in Regional TAS.
The major differences between the household loan repayments of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS
were:
A larger percentage of $1800-$1999 (6.0% compared to 4.8%)
A larger percentage of Nil repayments (3.4% compared to 2.3%)
A smaller percentage of $600-$799 (7.5% compared to 9.0%)
Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in Meander Valley Council area than mortgage
repayments because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling.
High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage,
or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income
households move by necessity for a lower cost of living.
Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over
time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.
Housing rental payments
Weekly housing rental payments
Meander Valley Council area 2011Weekly rental amount Number % Regional TAS
Nil 120 8.1 6.0
$1 - $74 51 3.5 4.9
$75 - $99 86 5.8 8.7
$100 - $124 88 6.0 7.2
$125 - $149 113 7.7 7.6
$150 - $174 142 9.6 11.1
$175 - $199 129 8.8 10.0
$200 - $224 185 12.6 12.1
$225 - $249 124 8.4 7.3
$250 - $274 147 10.0 8.7
$275 - $299 70 4.8 4.3
$300 - $324 83 5.6 4.0
$325 - $349 16 1.1 1.2
$350 - $374 26 1.8 1.2
$375 - $399 13 0.9 0.4
$400 - $424 5 0.3 0.5
$425 - $449 3 0.2 0.1
$450 - $549 7 0.5 0.4
$550 - $649 3 0.2 0.1
$650 - $749 0 0.0 0.1
$750 - $849 0 0.0 0.1
$850 - $949 3 0.2 0.1
$950+ 4 0.3 0.3
Rent Not stated 55 3.7 3.7
Total households renting 1,473 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in Meander Valley Council area compared to Regional
TAS shows that there was a similar proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more),
and a smaller proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).
Overall, 1.7% of households were paying high rental payments, and 31.1% were paying low payments, compared with
1.8% and 34.4% respectively in Regional TAS.
The major differences between the housing rental payments of Meander Valley Council area and Regional TAS were:
A larger percentage of Nil (8.1% compared to 6.0%)
A larger percentage of $250 - $274 (10.0% compared to 8.7%)
A larger percentage of $225 - $249 (8.4% compared to 7.3%)
A smaller percentage of $75 - $99 (5.8% compared to 8.7%)
Weekly housing rental payments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Meander Valley Council area SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic
disadvantage based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of
the relative level of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based
on its level of disadvantage.
The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,
high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged
communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between
areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.
A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher
level of disadvantage.
SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas
SEIFA - disadvantage
Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Tasmania
Local Government Area 2011 index
Hobart (C) 1,042.4
Kingborough (M) 1,039.8
West Tamar (M) 1,009.8
Clarence (C) 999.7
Meander Valley (M) 982.9
King Island (M) 970.3
Latrobe (M) 967.8
Sorell (M) 963.4
Northern Midlands (M) 962.3
Flinders (M) 958.7
Central Coast (M) 956.4
Huon Valley (M) 951.9
Circular Head (M) 947.8
Launceston (C) 940.6
Kentish (M) 937.0
Waratah/Wynyard (M) 935.5
Southern Midlands (M) 931.5
Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M) 931.4
Dorset (M) 925.8
Burnie (C) 920.6
Devonport (C) 916.9
Glenorchy (C) 915.0
Tasman (M) 909.4
West Coast (M) 901.0
Derwent Valley (M) 898.1
Central Highlands (M) 893.8
Break O'Day (M) 891.3
George Town (M) 869.9
Brighton (M) 867.1
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, thepopulation experts.
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Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census
collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to
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Meander Valley Council area Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the Municipal Council and its
suburbs based on results from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The
profile is updated with population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such
as the annual Estimated Resident Population (ERP).
Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an
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Results for Meander Valley Council area include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income,
qualifications, occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family
structure, household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings
people live in.
The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to
answer three important questions:
1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here?
2. How are they changing?
3. How do they compare to other areas?
This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it
changes.
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