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Brisbane vs Scenic Rim

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 71 km apart · Brisbane profile · Scenic Rim profile

Brisbane Scenic Rim

Brisbane and Scenic Rim are two very different parts of Queensland. Brisbane is a large urban hub where 31.8% of people were born overseas and 24% use a language other than English at home. It has a much younger population, with a typical age of 36, and far more residents with a bachelor degree or higher (38.1%). Scenic Rim is more rural and older, with a typical age of 46. It is dominated by detached houses (92.1%) and has a much higher share of homes owned outright (38.3%) compared to Brisbane (25.3%).

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have generally grown. The difference in typical age has widened to 10 years, and the gap in university qualifications has increased to 23 percentage points. Despite these diverging trends, they share some basics: the proportion of children under 15 is nearly identical at around 17%, and they have similar unemployment rates. Both areas also have about the same share of people who report no religion, sitting at around 41%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1,199,841 larger in Brisbane gap widening
1,242,825 100th pct 42,984 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,041,839
  • First area, 2016: 1,131,155
  • First area, 2021: 1,242,825
  • Second area, 2011: 36,456
  • Second area, 2016: 40,072
  • Second area, 2021: 42,984
Median age in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +10 yrs older in Scenic Rim gap widening
36 yrs 19th pct 46 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.8 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap steady
1.8% 27th pct 3.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Aged 65+ in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +9.1 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap widening
13.5% 22nd pct 22.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Under 15 in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.2 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap narrowing
17.4% 47th pct 17.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
De facto in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.1 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
12.6% 47th pct 11.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Age structure

31.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.4 pts 20.5%
23.4% Older adults (45–64) +5.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
13.5% Seniors (65+) +9.1 pts ▸ 22.6%
17.4% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.7 pts 10.1%

Marital status

44.0% Married +6.4 pts ▸ 50.4%
41.2% Never married ◂ +11.5 pts 29.7%
8.1% Divorced +2.4 pts ▸ 10.5%
3.8% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.8% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Brisbane Scenic Rim

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

  • 85+ in Brisbane: 0.7% males, 1.2% females; 85+ in Scenic Rim: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Brisbane: 0.8% males, 1.0% females; 80–84 in Scenic Rim: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Brisbane: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 75–79 in Scenic Rim: 2.3% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Brisbane: 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 70–74 in Scenic Rim: 3.2% males, 3.2% females
  • 65–69 in Brisbane: 1.9% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Scenic Rim: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Brisbane: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Scenic Rim: 3.7% males, 3.8% females
  • 55–59 in Brisbane: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in Scenic Rim: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Brisbane: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Scenic Rim: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Brisbane: 3.4% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Scenic Rim: 3.3% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Brisbane: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Scenic Rim: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 35–39 in Brisbane: 4.0% males, 4.1% females; 35–39 in Scenic Rim: 2.6% males, 3.0% females
  • 30–34 in Brisbane: 4.1% males, 4.2% females; 30–34 in Scenic Rim: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Brisbane: 4.2% males, 4.2% females; 25–29 in Scenic Rim: 2.2% males, 2.1% females
  • 20–24 in Brisbane: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 20–24 in Scenic Rim: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 15–19 in Brisbane: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Scenic Rim: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brisbane: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Scenic Rim: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Brisbane: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Scenic Rim: 3.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Brisbane: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Scenic Rim: 2.4% males, 2.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +16.8 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
31.8% 87th pct 15.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Country of birth

64.4% Australia +13.7 pts ▸ 78.1%
3.4% England +1.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.4% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.0% China ◂ +2.8 pts 0.1%
2.8% India ◂ +2.6 pts 0.2%
1.3% Vietnam ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.4%
0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

33.3% English +11.5 pts ▸ 44.8%
27.9% Australian +10.2 pts ▸ 38.1%
12.3% Irish even 12.3%
10.2% Scottish +1.3 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.2% German +4.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.7% Chinese ◂ +7.0 pts 0.6%
3.7% Indian ◂ +3.4 pts 0.3%
3.4% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 1.7%
1.9% Vietnamese ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.5% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.5%
1.1% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.4%

Language

Other language in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +20.4 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
24.0% 82nd pct 3.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
Limited English in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3.0 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
3.4% 86th pct 0.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

71.6% English only +17.8 pts ▸ 89.5%
4.4% Mandarin ◂ +4.2 pts 0.2%
1.7% Vietnamese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Cantonese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.1%
1.0% Punjabi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.1%
0.9% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.5 pts higher in Brisbane gap narrowing
41.4% 51st pct 40.9% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%

Religious affiliation

43.1% Christianity +5.1 pts ▸ 48.2%
41.4% No religion ◂ +0.5 pts 40.9%
6.1% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 9.4%
2.9% Hinduism ◂ +2.7 pts 0.2%
2.7% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.6%
2.3% Islam ◂ +2.1 pts 0.1%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.5%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +26.4 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
74.1% 94th pct 47.7% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 68.8%
  • First area, 2021: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.7%
Bachelor+ in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +23.1 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
38.1% 91st pct 15.0% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Schools in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +289 more in Brisbane
318 100th pct 29 80th pct
Schools/1k kids in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2.37 more in Scenic Rim
1.47 8th pct 3.84 50th pct
Students in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +211,291 more in Brisbane
219,026 100th pct 7,735 73rd pct
Avg size in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +424 larger in Brisbane
691 96th pct 267 56th pct
ICSEA in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +99 higher in Brisbane
1,095 90th pct 996 64th pct

Highest year of school

74.1% Year 12 ◂ +26.4 pts 47.7%
11.7% Year 10 +14.2 pts ▸ 25.8%
5.1% Year 9 or below +6.0 pts ▸ 11.1%
4.1% Year 11 +3.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

Highest qualification level

36.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.4 pts 17.7%
17.8% Certificate III / IV +18.0 pts ▸ 35.8%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 16.4%
14.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.4 pts 4.7%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 2.8%
1.5% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

Field of qualification

22.6% Management & commerce ◂ +8.0 pts 14.7%
12.2% Engineering & related +3.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
12.9% Society & culture ◂ +1.8 pts 11.2%
11.8% Health ◂ +1.9 pts 9.9%
7.2% Education +1.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.5% Architecture & building +2.5 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.0% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 3.1%
4.3% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 1.2%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 1.8%
1.2% Agriculture & environment +2.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

Income

Personal income in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$286 higher in Brisbane gap widening
$947 81st pct $661 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: $696
  • First area, 2016: $770
  • First area, 2021: $947
  • Second area, 2011: $493
  • Second area, 2016: $569
  • Second area, 2021: $661
Household income in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$658 higher in Brisbane gap widening
$2,068 87th pct $1,410 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,547
  • First area, 2016: $1,746
  • First area, 2021: $2,068
  • Second area, 2011: $1,013
  • Second area, 2016: $1,222
  • Second area, 2021: $1,410
Family income in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$768 higher in Brisbane gap widening
$2,474 87th pct $1,706 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,873
  • First area, 2016: $2,091
  • First area, 2021: $2,474
  • Second area, 2011: $1,212
  • Second area, 2016: $1,417
  • Second area, 2021: $1,706
High earners in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +9.6 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
17.1% 86th pct 7.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
High-income homes in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +14.4 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
29.3% 88th pct 14.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Household income distribution

22.0% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 31.2%
30.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 27.9%
17.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.2 pts 7.1%
12.4% Under $650 +4.8 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 7.8%

Personal income distribution

35.0% Under $650 +9.7 pts ▸ 44.8%
30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.4 pts 30.0%
21.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 13.3%
7.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +6.9 pts higher in Scenic Rim
25.4% 31st pct 32.4% 70th pct
Mental health in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.0 pts higher in Scenic Rim
9.1% 59th pct 10.1% 73rd pct
Needs assistance in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2.2 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap steady
4.6% 33rd pct 6.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.3% Arthritis +5.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.1% Mental health +1.0 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.8% Asthma +1.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.3% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.4% Heart disease +1.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.6% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.7% Cancer +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.3% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.7% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.0% None ◂ +10.2 pts 57.7%
18.1% One condition +2.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
5.0% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
2.3% Three or more +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.0 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap narrowing
15.7% 38th pct 16.7% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Unpaid carers in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3.1 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap steady
10.6% 29th pct 13.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid child care in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2.0 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
26.4% 63rd pct 24.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Defence service in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.2 pts higher in Scenic Rim
3.2% 57th pct 4.4% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +7.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap narrowing
19.0% 26th pct 26.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +21,366 larger in Brisbane
22,940 100th pct 1,574 73rd pct
Median age in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +4 yrs older in Brisbane
26 yrs 57th pct 22 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +13.5 pts higher in Brisbane
56.9% 91st pct 43.4% 77th pct
Unemployment in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.9 pts higher in Brisbane
10.9% 46th pct 10.0% 40th pct
Median income in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$140 higher in Brisbane
$687 78th pct $547 48th pct
Household income in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$228 higher in Brisbane
$1,806 80th pct $1,578 67th pct
Indigenous language in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.6 pts higher in Brisbane
7.4% 67th pct 5.8% 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.1 larger in Scenic Rim gap widening
2.5 71st pct 2.6 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.5 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap widening
12.4% 38th pct 14.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
Living alone in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3.3 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
25.6% 28th pct 22.3% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Family composition

59.3% Couples with children ◂ +7.0 pts 52.4%
26.6% Couples without children +6.2 pts ▸ 32.8%
12.4% One-parent families +1.5 pts ▸ 14.0%
1.6% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.8%

Household size

33.4% 2 people +5.9 pts ▸ 39.3%
25.6% 1 person ◂ +3.3 pts 22.3%
16.7% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 14.5%
15.9% 4 people ◂ +2.5 pts 13.4%
5.9% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.6% 6 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$93 higher in Brisbane gap steady
$408 87th pct $315 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $350
  • First area, 2016: $390
  • First area, 2021: $408
  • Second area, 2011: $250
  • Second area, 2016: $290
  • Second area, 2021: $315
Mortgage in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +$286 higher in Brisbane gap narrowing
$2,019 83rd pct $1,733 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,100
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $2,019
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,670
  • Second area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom in Brisbanein Scenic Rim even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +17.1 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
38.3% 80th pct 21.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 36.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Owned outright in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +12.9 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap widening
25.3% 20th pct 38.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%
Separate houses in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +29.5 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap widening
62.6% 12th pct 92.1% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.9%
  • First area, 2016: 67.4%
  • First area, 2021: 62.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 93.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 93.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.1%
3+ bedrooms in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +12.2 pts higher in Scenic Rim gap widening
69.5% 24th pct 81.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.7%
  • First area, 2016: 71.3%
  • First area, 2021: 69.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.7%

How homes are owned or rented

38.3% Rented ◂ +17.1 pts 21.1%
25.3% Owned outright +12.9 pts ▸ 38.3%
33.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.1 pts ▸ 36.7%
1.6% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

62.6% Separate house +29.5 pts ▸ 92.1%
25.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +25.2 pts 0.3%
11.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.2 pts 6.1%
0.3% Other dwelling +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%

Bedrooms per home

34.2% 3 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 40.8%
25.4% 4 bedrooms +6.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
21.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 12.6%
9.9% 5 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 9.1%
7.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.0 pts 3.3%
0.5% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

54.6% $350–$549 ◂ +24.8 pts 29.8%
18.6% $200–$349 +31.0 pts ▸ 49.6%
12.2% $550–$749 ◂ +7.6 pts 4.6%
8.3% Under $200 +1.9 pts ▸ 10.2%
3.7% $750 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 31.9%
25.4% $1,000–$1,799 +8.6 pts ▸ 34.0%
21.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.0 pts 10.6%
12.1% Under $1,000 +5.0 pts ▸ 17.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +5.4 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
8.1% 77th pct 2.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
Work from home in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +5.8 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
21.4% 83rd pct 15.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
PT commute in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +6.4 pts higher in Brisbane gap narrowing
6.8% 90th pct 0.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +5,981 more in Brisbane
5,990 100th pct 9 37th pct
Stops/1k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +4.61 more in Brisbane
4.82 70th pct 0.21 17th pct
Departures/1k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1,555.5 more in Brisbane
1,578.9 87th pct 23.4 41st pct
PT routes in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +428 more in Brisbane
429 100th pct 1 29th pct
28 61st pct —
Drive to city in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +131 longer in Scenic Rim
20 29th pct 151 91st pct

How people get to work

48.1% Car (driver) +13.2 pts ▸ 61.2%
21.4% Worked at home ◂ +5.8 pts 15.6%
4.0% Bus ◂ +3.8 pts 0.2%
3.7% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.2% Walked ◂ +0.3 pts 2.9%
2.5% Train ◂ +2.4 pts 0.1%
1.2% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

39.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.4 pts 29.2%
36.7% 2 vehicles +1.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
10.4% 3 vehicles +6.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
5.1% 4 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.1% No vehicle ◂ +5.4 pts 2.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +9.9 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
48.2% 92nd pct 38.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.7%
  • First area, 2016: 46.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%
Recent arrivals in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +11.1 pts higher in Brisbane gap narrowing
17.4% 74th pct 6.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.7 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
5.0% 64th pct 4.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +12.6 pts higher in Brisbane gap widening
67.9% 93rd pct 55.4% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.6%
  • First area, 2016: 65.7%
  • First area, 2021: 67.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%
Full-time in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +4.5 pts higher in Brisbane gap steady
60.3% 56th pct 55.9% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.2%
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.9%

Industries people work in

15.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.7 pts 12.0%
11.5% Professional & technical ◂ +6.6 pts 4.9%
6.7% Construction +4.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.8% Education & training ◂ +0.8 pts 9.0%
8.2% Retail trade ◂ +0.4 pts 7.7%
0.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.7 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.1 pts 6.9%
6.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 6.2%
4.7% Manufacturing +1.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 4.2%
3.4% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
4.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.5 pts 1.5%

Occupations people work in

32.0% Professionals ◂ +16.6 pts 15.5%
9.9% Technicians & trades +6.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
14.0% Managers +1.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 11.5%
6.9% Labourers +5.7 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.5% Community & personal service +1.6 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 7.3%
4.3% Machinery operators & drivers +3.1 pts ▸ 7.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3 higher in Brisbane
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3 higher in Brisbane
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1 higher in Scenic Rim
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3 higher in Brisbane
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +102 higher in Brisbane
1,061 89th pct 959 55th pct
ERP in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1,328,354 higher in Brisbane
1,375,301 100th pct 46,947 72nd pct
Growth in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.2 pts higher in Brisbane
8.9% 86th pct 7.7% 80th pct
Businesses in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +140,786 higher in Brisbane
145,916 100th pct 5,130 73rd pct
Approvals in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +6,756 higher in Brisbane
7,365 100th pct 609 85th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +323 higher in Brisbane
1,251 86th pct 928 74th pct
Max temp in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +0.4 higher in Scenic Rim
26.7 72nd pct 27.1 73rd pct
Min temp in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2.4 higher in Brisbane
14.7 79th pct 12.4 65th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +4,396 higher in Brisbane
11,122 68th pct 6,726 36th pct
Assault/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +227 higher in Brisbane
797 37th pct 570 21st pct
Sexual/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +53 higher in Scenic Rim
166 26th pct 219 42nd pct
Robbery/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +47 higher in Brisbane
59 86th pct 12 21st pct
Burglary/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +445 higher in Brisbane
861 78th pct 416 38th pct
Theft/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2,062 higher in Brisbane
3,370 92nd pct 1,307 53rd pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +220 higher in Brisbane
415 58th pct 195 22nd pct
Property damage/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +178 higher in Brisbane
616 38th pct 437 19th pct
Drugs/100k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1,127 higher in Brisbane
1,546 84th pct 419 45th pct
5-yr change in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +3.6 pts higher in Scenic Rim
25.6% 72nd pct 29.2% 76th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +5.5 higher in Brisbane
7.4 91st pct 1.9 12th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +4.9 more in Brisbane
6.9 90th pct 2.0 11th pct
15-min city in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +66.9 pts higher in Brisbane
87.8% 89th pct 20.9% 11th pct
Walk to shops in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +59.8 pts higher in Brisbane
86.2% 89th pct 26.4% 15th pct
Walk to transit in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +90.0 pts higher in Brisbane
95.8% 86th pct 5.8% 19th pct
Walk to school in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +63.7 pts higher in Brisbane
88.3% 86th pct 24.6% 12th pct
Walk to a park in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +50.5 pts higher in Brisbane
98.5% 88th pct 48.0% 18th pct
Walk to health in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +55.9 pts higher in Brisbane
75.1% 88th pct 19.2% 18th pct
Amenities/1k in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +1.1 more in Brisbane
14.6 33rd pct 13.5 26th pct
Intersections/km² in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +92 higher in Brisbane
93 83rd pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Brisbanein Scenic Rim +2.9 pts higher in Scenic Rim
6.5% 75th pct 9.4% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brisbane vs Scenic Rim [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA31000/brisbane/vs/LGA36510/scenic-rim