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4009, QLD vs 4178, QLD

Postcode comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · 4009, QLD profile · 4178, QLD profile

4009, QLD 4178, QLD

Postcode 4178 is a populous area where the typical household earns $1,840 a week. It is very walkable, with 97.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.1% near a school. In contrast, postcode 4009 is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. It has a much lower typical household income of $824 and far fewer local services, with only 5.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.

These neighbouring areas show a widening gap in their access to basic amenities. Postcode 4178 has a far higher number of schools within 3 km and more diverse walkable services, while postcode 4009 is almost entirely dependent on public transport for its amenities. However, both areas share similar typical weekly rents, which sit around the $410 to $450 mark.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +26,876 larger in 4178, QLD gap widening
11 0th pct 26,887 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 11
  • Second area, 2011: 23,977
  • Second area, 2016: 25,208
  • Second area, 2021: 26,887
Median age in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3 yrs older in 4178, QLD
38 yrs 24th pct 41 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
3.3% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
18.1% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
18.4% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
13.5% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Age structure

36.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.1 pts 25.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%

Marital status

45.5% Divorced ◂ +33.9 pts 11.6%
0.0% Married +44.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
0.0% Never married +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Widowed +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Separated +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

4009, QLD 4178, QLD

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

  • 85+ in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in 4178, QLD: 1.0% males, 1.8% females
  • 80–84 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in 4178, QLD: 0.9% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in 4178, QLD: 1.5% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in 4178, QLD: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in 4178, QLD: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in 4178, QLD: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in 4178, QLD: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in 4178, QLD: 3.6% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in 4178, QLD: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 40–44 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in 4178, QLD: 3.1% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in 4009, QLD: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in 4178, QLD: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in 4178, QLD: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in 4178, QLD: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in 4178, QLD: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in 4178, QLD: 3.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 10–14 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in 4178, QLD: 3.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 5–9 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in 4178, QLD: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in 4009, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in 4178, QLD: 3.1% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
22.9% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Country of birth

54.5% Australia +18.3 pts ▸ 72.9%
0.0% New Zealand +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% England +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% China +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Vietnam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.5% English ◂ +3.0 pts 42.4%
27.3% Australian +6.9 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Irish +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Scottish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% German +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Indian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Language

Other language in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
9.2% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Limited English in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
0.9% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%

Language used at home

45.5% English only +40.9 pts ▸ 86.4%
0.0% Mandarin +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

43.6% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%

Religious affiliation

27.3% Christianity +19.9 pts ▸ 47.2%
0.0% No religion +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% Not stated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

60.3% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.3%
24.0% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Schools/1k kids in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
1.21 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +6 more in 4178, QLD
0 0th pct 6 81st pct
5,235 86th pct
873 94th pct
1,039 71st pct

Highest year of school

27.3% Year 12 +33.0 pts ▸ 60.3%
0.0% Year 10 +20.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Year 11 +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Income

Personal income in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +$149 higher in 4178, QLD gap narrowing
$724 43rd pct $873 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $900
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2011: $620
  • Second area, 2016: $720
  • Second area, 2021: $873
Household income in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +$1,016 higher in 4178, QLD
$824 0th pct $1,840 69th pct
  • First area, 2021: $824
  • Second area, 2011: $1,276
  • Second area, 2016: $1,467
  • Second area, 2021: $1,840
Family income in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +$908 higher in 4178, QLD
$1,375 14th pct $2,283 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $1,585
  • Second area, 2016: $1,881
  • Second area, 2021: $2,283
13.8% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
High-income homes in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
24.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +37.4 pts ▸ 37.4%
36.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 20.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
30.5% 57th pct
Mental health in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
10.6% 75th pct
Needs assistance in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
6.1% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

45.5% Diabetes ◂ +40.7 pts 4.8%
0.0% Mental health +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Arthritis +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Other condition +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Asthma +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

81.8% None ◂ +19.4 pts 62.4%
0.0% One condition +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Two conditions +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Three or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

14.5% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Unpaid carers in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
12.0% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
29.1% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Defence service in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
3.6% 69th pct
Housework 15h+ in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
20.6% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%

Family & Households

Household size in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +0.7 larger in 4178, QLD
1.8 0th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
16.0% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
26.4% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +$40 higher in 4009, QLD
$450 87th pct $410 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $340
  • Second area, 2016: $385
  • Second area, 2021: $410
$2,000 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,084
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +0.20 higher in 4009, QLD
1.00 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
34.3% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
Owned outright in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
27.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Separate houses in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
73.5% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.5%
76.9% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.9%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +54.4 pts ▸ 54.4%
0.0% $200–$349 +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Under $200 +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% $550–$749 +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% $750 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Transport & Vehicles

7.6% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%
Work from home in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
18.5% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
4.5% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
PT stops in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +120 more in 4178, QLD
24 59th pct 144 87th pct
Stops/1k in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +2,176.46 more in 4009, QLD
2,181.82 100th pct 5.36 69th pct
Departures/1k in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +236,024.5 more in 4009, QLD
236,636.4 100th pct 611.8 65th pct
PT routes in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +19 more in 4178, QLD
5 57th pct 24 86th pct
Stop walk in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3 longer in 4178, QLD
3 29th pct 6 43rd pct
Drive to city in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +10 longer in 4178, QLD
10 10th pct 20 29th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Car (driver) ◂ +4.2 pts 55.8%
60.0% Walked ◂ +58.4 pts 1.6%
0.0% Worked at home +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Train +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
43.1% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.1%
Recent arrivals in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
9.0% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%

Jobs & Industry

4.6% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Participation in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD
64.0% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.0%
62.1% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.1%

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Construction +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other services +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

60.0% Labourers ◂ +51.4 pts 8.6%
0.0% Professionals +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Managers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Sales workers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3 higher in 4009, QLD
10 100th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +4 higher in 4009, QLD
10 100th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3 higher in 4178, QLD
3 29th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3 higher in 4009, QLD
10 100th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +103 higher in 4009, QLD
1,110 93rd pct 1,007 64th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +2.7 higher in 4178, QLD
4.2 57th pct 6.8 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +2.7 more in 4178, QLD
4.0 52nd pct 6.7 83rd pct
15-min city in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +45.0 pts higher in 4178, QLD
42.7% 45th pct 87.7% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +36.5 pts higher in 4178, QLD
42.3% 45th pct 78.8% 78th pct
Walk to transit in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +7.1 pts higher in 4178, QLD
90.0% 72nd pct 97.1% 83rd pct
Walk to school in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +48.8 pts higher in 4178, QLD
45.4% 43rd pct 94.1% 86th pct
Walk to a park in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +34.2 pts higher in 4178, QLD
63.7% 42nd pct 97.9% 77th pct
Walk to health in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +59.3 pts higher in 4178, QLD
5.1% 32nd pct 64.4% 77th pct
Amenities/1k in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +3,170.6 more in 4009, QLD
3,181.8 100th pct 11.2 21st pct
Intersections/km² in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +39 higher in 4009, QLD
94 74th pct 55 68th pct
Mean slope in 4009, QLDin 4178, QLD +2.0 pts higher in 4178, QLD
2.5% 4th pct 4.5% 42nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 4009, QLD vs 4178, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA4009/4009-qld/vs/POA4178/4178-qld