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Aberdeen (Tas.) vs Melrose (Tas.)

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Aberdeen (Tas.) and Melrose (Tas.), 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 Melrose (Tas.)'s 94.
  • Melrose (Tas.) 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 Melrose (Tas.) ($1,781 to $1,647).
  • Residents are typically older in Melrose (Tas.) (median age 48 to 47).

Aberdeen (Tas.) vs Melrose (Tas.) side by side

MeasureAberdeen (Tas.)Melrose (Tas.)
Population (2021)26894
Median age4748
Median weekly household income$1,647$1,781
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 Melrose (Tas.) bigger?

Aberdeen (Tas.) is larger, with about 268 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 94 in Melrose (Tas.).

Is Aberdeen (Tas.) or Melrose (Tas.) 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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