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2406 crosses NSW/QLD vs 4496, QLD

Name: 2406 crosses NSW/QLD vs 4496, QLD — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 64 km apart · 2406 crosses NSW/QLD profile · 4496, QLD profile

2406 crosses NSW/QLD 4496, QLD

Postcode 2406 and postcode 4496 are both sparsely populated areas, though they differ in their social and physical makeup. Postcode 2406 has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 17.6%, compared to 2.9% in postcode 4496. Residents in postcode 2406 are also more likely to rent (31.6% versus 17.3%) and live in one-parent families (21.1% versus 11.0%). In terms of accessibility, postcode 2406 has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (66.8% compared to 0.0%) and groceries (58.5% compared to 38.9%).

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with several gaps shifting or flipping. The difference in the share of one-parent families has narrowed, while the gap in rental rates and the number of people caring for children unpaid has widened. They do share some similarities, such as having almost identical typical weekly family incomes of $1,812 and very low levels of public transport use. Both areas also sit near the national figure for overall advantage.

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Where they differ most

No car: 8.2 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD Population: 497 larger in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD Unpaid child care: 12.7 pts higher in 4496, QLD First Nations: 14.7 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD Renting: 14.2 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

Demographics & Identity

Population in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +497 larger in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD gap widening

705 24th pct 208 9th pct

Median age in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +3 yrs older in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD gap widening

41 yrs 43rd pct 38 yrs 24th pct

Age structure

25.1% Young adults (25–44) +4.7 pts ▸ 29.8%

29.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.1 pts 23.1%

17.9% Children (0–14) +4.7 pts ▸ 22.6%

15.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.0 pts 13.5%

10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.3 pts 8.7%

Marital status

40.4% Never married +5.3 pts ▸ 45.7%

39.2% Married +4.7 pts ▸ 43.9%

9.3% Divorced ◂ +5.7 pts 3.7%

7.0% Widowed ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%

4.4% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

2406 crosses NSW/QLD 4496, QLD

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.2% Australia +4.1 pts ▸ 82.2%

1.6% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% England ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.3% English +13.7 pts ▸ 49.0%

35.2% Australian ◂ +2.5 pts 32.7%

9.4% Irish +5.1 pts ▸ 14.4%

11.3% Scottish ◂ +3.2 pts 8.2%

4.5% German +2.7 pts ▸ 7.2%

0.6% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Dutch +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

80.1% English only +6.9 pts ▸ 87.0%

0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

61.7% Christianity ◂ +5.5 pts 56.3%

21.7% No religion +9.1 pts ▸ 30.8%

15.7% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 14.9%

0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +5.40 more in 4496, QLD

15.87 89th pct 21.28 92nd pct

Schools ≤3 km in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +1 more in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

2 50th pct 1 29th pct

Students in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +94 more in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

113 21st pct 19 5th pct

Avg size in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +38 larger in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

57 17th pct 19 3rd pct

ICSEA in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +18 higher in 4496, QLD

862 9th pct 880 11th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +4.8 pts ▸ 43.4%

23.7% Year 10 +0.4 pts ▸ 24.1%

14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.1 pts 7.8%

5.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 5.4%

Highest qualification level

28.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.9 pts 27.2%

17.1% Bachelor degree +1.4 pts ▸ 18.5%

13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 12.3%

4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 3.7%

1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.7% Engineering & related +7.3 pts ▸ 16.0%

12.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.5 pts 8.6%

10.6% Health ◂ +0.7 pts 9.9%

9.3% Society & culture ◂ +3.2 pts 6.2%

8.4% Management & commerce ◂ +1.0 pts 7.4%

6.2% Education ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

2.8% Architecture & building ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +$87 higher in 4496, QLD gap widening

$784 57th pct $871 72nd pct

Household income in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +$96 higher in 4496, QLD gap widening

$1,204 24th pct $1,300 32nd pct

Family income in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even gap narrowing

$1,812 45th pct $1,812 45th pct

Household income distribution

27.4% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 32.0%

20.3% $1,500–$2,999 +11.7 pts ▸ 32.0%

23.3% Under $650 ◂ +8.6 pts 14.7%

7.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 6.7%

6.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.1 pts 31.7%

27.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 27.4%

13.4% $1,500–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 16.5%

3.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 2.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.4% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 7.2%

9.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 6.3%

6.5% Mental health ◂ +2.7 pts 3.8%

5.7% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

5.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 2.4%

4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.4% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%

0.6% Stroke +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.2% None +11.7 pts ▸ 63.9%

18.3% One condition ◂ +1.0 pts 17.3%

4.4% Three or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

4.1% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 1.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +0.3 larger in 4496, QLD gap widening

2.2 21st pct 2.5 57th pct

Family composition

44.4% Couples with children +17.4 pts ▸ 61.8%

32.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.2 pts 27.9%

21.1% One-parent families ◂ +10.1 pts 11.0%

2.8% Other families ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.2% 1 person ◂ +2.6 pts 34.7%

32.3% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 33.3%

12.4% 4 people ◂ +3.1 pts 9.3%

1.1% 6 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

9.0% 3 people ◂ +1.0 pts 8.0%

8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +$35 higher in 4496, QLD

$170 14th pct $205 24th pct

Mortgage in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +$352 higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD gap widening

$884 14th pct $532 2nd pct

People / bedroom in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +0.10 higher in 4496, QLD gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

37.2% Owned outright +1.4 pts ▸ 38.7%

12.8% Other tenure +19.2 pts ▸ 32.0%

31.6% Rented ◂ +14.2 pts 17.3%

13.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.2 pts 13.3%

4.9% Not stated ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.0% Separate house +3.7 pts ▸ 94.7%

1.5% Other dwelling +6.5 pts ▸ 8.0%

7.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 34.7%

27.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 20.0%

15.0% 2 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 16.0%

8.6% 5 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 16.0%

7.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.5 pts 4.0%

1.5% Studio / none ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

70.2% Under $200 ◂ +39.5 pts 30.8%

17.9% $200–$349 ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% $350–$549 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

61.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +61.1 pts 0.0%

27.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.9% Car (driver) +1.3 pts ▸ 62.1%

12.6% Worked at home ◂ +1.9 pts 10.7%

6.6% Walked +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.1 pts 2.9%

0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 30.6%

33.9% 2 vehicles +3.6 pts ▸ 37.5%

12.8% 3 vehicles +5.2 pts ▸ 18.1%

9.3% 4 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 13.9%

8.2% No vehicle ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

42.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +34.4 pts ▸ 76.7%

11.7% Education & training ◂ +3.9 pts 7.8%

11.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.1 pts 2.9%

6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.4% Retail trade +0.4 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.7% Manufacturing ◂ +1.8 pts 2.9%

3.2% Construction ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Other services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% Professional & technical ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.7% Managers +12.3 pts ▸ 35.9%

19.6% Labourers +11.5 pts ▸ 31.1%

12.9% Community & personal service ◂ +8.1 pts 4.9%

12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.7 pts 2.9%

9.8% Machinery operators & drivers +1.9 pts ▸ 11.7%

10.7% Professionals ◂ +6.8 pts 3.9%

6.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.0 pts 2.9%

4.4% Sales workers ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +2 higher in 4496, QLD

3 29th pct 5 43rd pct

IRSD decile in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +2 higher in 4496, QLD

2 14th pct 4 36th pct

IER decile in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +2 higher in 4496, QLD

2 14th pct 4 36th pct

IEO decile in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +1 higher in 4496, QLD

4 36th pct 5 43rd pct

IRSAD score in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +27 higher in 4496, QLD

937 28th pct 964 42nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +1.9 higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

3.6 49th pct 1.7 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +2.2 more in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

4.2 55th pct 1.9 24th pct

15-min city in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +18.5 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

56.4% 60th pct 37.9% 40th pct

Walk to shops in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +19.6 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

58.5% 62nd pct 38.9% 42nd pct

Walk to transit in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +11.3 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

49.2% 48th pct 37.9% 36th pct

Walk to a park in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +58.0 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

58.0% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +66.8 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

66.8% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +7.3 more in 4496, QLD

31.2 73rd pct 38.5 79th pct

Intersections/km² in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD even

0 3rd pct 0 2nd pct

Mean slope in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD in 4496, QLD +1.7 pts higher in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD

4.4% 40th pct 2.7% 8th pct

Compare 2406 crosses NSW/QLD with nearby areas

2405, NSW 4497, QLD 4496, QLD 2387, NSW 2400, NSW 2833, NSW 4494, QLD 4498, QLD

Compare 4496, QLD with nearby areas

4494, QLD 4497, QLD 2405, NSW 4498, QLD 2406 crosses NSW/QLD 4422, QLD 2409, NSW 4487, QLD

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 2406 crosses NSW/QLD vs 4496, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA2406/2406-crosses-nsw-qld/vs/POA4496/4496-qld