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Aberdeen (Tas.) vs Forthside

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Aberdeen (Tas.) and Forthside, two suburbs in Tasmania — population, demographics, socio-economic profile and climate, drawn from public sources.

Key differences

  • Aberdeen (Tas.) is the larger of the two, with about 268 residents to Forthside's 76.
  • Forthside sits a little higher on the ABS SEIFA index of socio-economic advantage (1001 to 977, where about 1000 is the national average).
  • Median weekly household income is higher in Forthside ($2,050 to $1,647).
  • Residents are typically older in Aberdeen (Tas.) (median age 47 to 38).

Aberdeen (Tas.) vs Forthside side by side

MeasureAberdeen (Tas.)Forthside
Population (2021)26876
Median age4738
Median weekly household income$1,647$2,050
SEIFA score9771001
State / territoryTasmaniaTasmania
Avg summer high (Jan)23.1°C23.1°C
Avg winter high (Jul)11.9°C11.9°C
Annual rainfall984 mm984 mm

Climate figures are long-run monthly normals (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Common questions

Is Aberdeen (Tas.) or Forthside bigger?

Aberdeen (Tas.) is larger, with about 268 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 76 in Forthside.

Is Aberdeen (Tas.) or Forthside warmer?

Aberdeen (Tas.) is generally warmer in summer, with an average January daytime high of 23.1°C compared with 23.1°C.

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