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4428, QLD vs 4461, QLD

Postcode comparison ≈ 84 km apart · 4428, QLD profile · 4461, QLD profile

4428, QLD 4461, QLD

Postcode 4428 and postcode 4461 are both sparsely populated Queensland areas. Postcode 4461 has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 58 compared to 42 in postcode 4428. This is seen in the share of seniors, which is far higher in postcode 4461 at 36.8%, while postcode 4428 sits at 17.5%. Postcode 4428 is more likely to have homes owned outright (50.2% versus 30.8%) and a higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (11.0% versus 0.0%).

Both areas have a similar share of people providing unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure. They are also effectively alike in their reliance on cars, with both having a car-dependent walkability score. While they share some traits, the age gap between them has widened since 2016. At the same time, the difference in the share of people who have moved in the last five years has also grown, with postcode 4428 now far higher at 29.1% compared to 15.2% in postcode 4461.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in 4461, QLD Population: 589 larger in 4428, QLD First Nations: 8.1 pts higher in 4428, QLD Aged 65+: 19.3 pts higher in 4461, QLD Rent: $95 higher in 4461, QLD

Demographics & Identity

Population in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +589 larger in 4428, QLD gap steady
627 22nd pct 38 2nd pct
Median age in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +16 yrs older in 4461, QLD gap widening
42 yrs 48th pct 58 yrs 98th pct
First Nations in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +8.1 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
8.1% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +19.3 pts higher in 4461, QLD gap widening
17.5% 38th pct 36.8% 98th pct
Under 15 in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +5.1 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap narrowing
20.9% 83rd pct 15.8% 33rd pct
De facto in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +12.4 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap narrowing
12.4% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

17.5% Seniors (65+) +19.3 pts ▸ 36.8%
28.7% Older adults (45–64) +2.9 pts ▸ 31.6%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.1 pts 7.9%
20.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.1 pts 15.8%
8.5% Youth (15–24) +7.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

Marital status

55.3% Married ◂ +0.5 pts 54.8%
29.1% Never married ◂ +19.4 pts 9.7%
7.0% Divorced ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.6% Widowed ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% Separated ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

4428, QLD 4461, QLD

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +4.3 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
4.3% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

87.6% Australia ◂ +3.3 pts 84.2%
1.1% England ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% New Zealand ◂ +1.0 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.2% English +15.1 pts ▸ 55.3%
47.7% Australian ◂ +13.5 pts 34.2%
14.5% Scottish ◂ +4.0 pts 10.5%
9.3% Irish +3.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
8.3% German ◂ +0.4 pts 7.9%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 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

Other language in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +1.6 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
1.6% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only +3.7 pts ▸ 94.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +8.9 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap narrowing
27.3% 12th pct 18.4% 2nd pct

Religious affiliation

65.6% Christianity +8.1 pts ▸ 73.7%
27.3% No religion ◂ +8.9 pts 18.4%
7.2% Not stated ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +2.0 pts higher in 4461, QLD gap narrowing
36.7% 24th pct 38.7% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +4.5 pts higher in 4461, QLD gap narrowing
8.4% 14th pct 12.9% 39th pct
Schools/1k kids in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
7.63 76th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +1 more in 4428, QLD
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
Students in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
111 21st pct —
Avg size in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
111 29th pct —
ICSEA in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
911 13th pct —

Highest year of school

36.7% Year 12 +2.0 pts ▸ 38.7%
33.1% Year 10 ◂ +0.9 pts 32.3%
14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.1% Year 11 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.6 pts 30.8%
12.8% Bachelor degree +18.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
16.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.2% Agriculture & environment +19.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.4% Engineering & related ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.4% Management & commerce ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
11.6% Education ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% Health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% Society & culture ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +$89 higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
$813 62nd pct $724 43rd pct
Household income in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +$296 higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
$1,483 48th pct $1,187 23rd pct
Family income in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +$259 higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
$1,884 50th pct $1,625 32nd pct
High earners in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +11.0 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
11.0% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
14.3% 43rd pct —

Household income distribution

34.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
5.5% $4,000 or more +17.5 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.3% Under $650 ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.3% Under $650 ◂ +17.9 pts 19.4%
32.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 29.0%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 9.7%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +18.3 pts higher in 4428, QLD
26.2% 30th pct 7.9% 0th pct
Mental health in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +6.2 pts higher in 4428, QLD
6.2% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +4.9 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
4.9% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.0% Other condition +11.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.1% Arthritis ◂ +4.2 pts 7.9%
9.9% Asthma ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Mental health ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.7% None +14.6 pts ▸ 76.3%
17.2% One condition ◂ +4.1 pts 13.2%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +1.6 pts higher in 4461, QLD gap narrowing
30.7% 90th pct 32.3% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +11.8 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
11.8% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +12.9 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap narrowing
25.9% 56th pct 12.9% 4th pct
Defence service in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +2.6 pts higher in 4428, QLD
2.6% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +14.0 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
23.6% 56th pct 9.7% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +0.4 larger in 4428, QLD gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.1 14th pct
One-parent in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +3.5 pts higher in 4461, QLD gap steady
8.0% 14th pct 11.5% 43rd pct
Living alone in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
24.4% 38th pct —

Family composition

57.3% Couples with children +0.4 pts ▸ 57.7%
34.7% Couples without children +7.6 pts ▸ 42.3%
8.0% One-parent families +3.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.6% 2 people +6.5 pts ▸ 46.2%
5.1% 5 people +25.7 pts ▸ 30.8%
24.4% 1 person ◂ +1.3 pts 23.1%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
13.8% 3 people ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% 6 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +$95 higher in 4461, QLD gap widening
$155 12th pct $250 37th pct
Mortgage in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
$1,083 23rd pct —
People / bedroom in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +0.10 higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
17.1% 36th pct —
Owned outright in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
50.2% 83rd pct —
Separate houses in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
96.8% 73rd pct —
3+ bedrooms in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
85.3% 75th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.2% Owned outright +49.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
17.1% Rented ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
5.5% Other tenure ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.8% Separate house ◂ +4.5 pts 92.3%
2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.5% 3 bedrooms +30.4 pts ▸ 76.9%
30.9% 4 bedrooms +23.0 pts ▸ 53.8%
7.8% 5 or more +15.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
15.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
5.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
3.2% 43rd pct —
Work from home in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
19.1% 60th pct —
PT commute in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
1.6% 63rd pct —
PT stops in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.1% Car (driver) ◂ +0.5 pts 52.6%
9.4% Walked +32.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
19.1% Worked at home ◂ +3.3 pts 15.8%
2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Bus ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.9 pts 38.5%
24.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.9 pts 23.1%
13.8% 4 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
19.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +14.0 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
29.1% 30th pct 15.2% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
22.2% 88th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
1.5% 9th pct —
Participation in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +9.9 pts higher in 4428, QLD gap widening
64.7% 71st pct 54.8% 30th pct
Full-time in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD
65.6% 86th pct —

Industries people work in

35.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.7 pts ▸ 52.6%
4.4% Retail trade +11.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.9% Construction ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.4% Education & training ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Mining ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% Manufacturing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Managers +37.2 pts ▸ 68.4%
8.8% Clerical & administrative +7.0 pts ▸ 15.8%
5.6% Sales workers +10.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.4% Labourers ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
12.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Community & personal service ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +4 higher in 4461, QLD
5 43rd pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +5 higher in 4461, QLD
5 43rd pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +4 higher in 4461, QLD
6 57th pct 10 100th pct
IEO decile in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +5 higher in 4461, QLD
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +119 higher in 4461, QLD
964 42nd pct 1,083 88th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
1.3 17th pct 1.3 18th pct
Types ≤15 min in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +0.2 more in 4428, QLD
1.9 22nd pct 1.6 20th pct
15-min city in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +30.2 pts higher in 4428, QLD
30.2% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +30.2 pts higher in 4428, QLD
30.2% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +10.3 pts higher in 4461, QLD
31.5% 15th pct 41.8% 23rd pct
Walk to health in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +31.5 pts higher in 4428, QLD
31.5% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +112.4 more in 4461, QLD
19.1 54th pct 131.6 97th pct
Intersections/km² in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD even
0 3rd pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in 4428, QLDin 4461, QLD +0.8 pts higher in 4428, QLD
3.4% 21st pct 2.6% 6th pct

Compare 4428, QLD with nearby areas

4426, QLD 4427, QLD 4455, QLD 4425, QLD 4417, QLD 4424, QLD 4416, QLD 4419, QLD

Compare 4461, QLD with nearby areas

4462, QLD 4455, QLD 4465, QLD 4428, QLD 4467, QLD 4417, QLD 4454, QLD 4427, QLD

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 4428, QLD vs 4461, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA4428/4428-qld/vs/POA4461/4461-qld