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4477, QLD vs 4479, QLD

Postcode comparison ≈ 202 km apart · 4477, QLD profile · 4479, QLD profile

4477, QLD 4479, QLD

Postcode 4477 and postcode 4479 are both sparsely populated Queensland areas, though they differ greatly in lifestyle and wealth. Postcode 4477 is somewhat walkable, with 65% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools. In contrast, postcode 4479 is car-dependent. There are also stark financial differences: the typical weekly personal income in postcode 4477 is $725, which is far higher than the $374 seen in postcode 4479. However, postcode 4479 is rated far higher for overall advantage and access to resources.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to family income, with a typical weekly amount around $1,400. While they share this similarity, other gaps have shifted over time. The age difference has widened, with residents now far older in postcode 4479, and the gap in typical personal income has also grown since 2016. While postcode 4477 has a typical age of 46, residents in postcode 4479 are far older at 59, which is 21 years above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +523 larger in 4477, QLD gap widening
530 19th pct 7 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 587
  • First area, 2016: 468
  • First area, 2021: 530
  • Second area, 2016: 16
  • Second area, 2021: 7
Median age in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +13 yrs older in 4479, QLD gap widening
46 yrs 67th pct 59 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
4.9% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
19.8% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
19.4% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
16.3% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%

Age structure

31.9% Older adults (45–64) +25.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
19.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
19.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.2% Married +34.5 pts ▸ 85.7%
30.9% Never married ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% Widowed ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.8% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

4477, QLD 4479, QLD

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

  • 85+ in 4477, QLD: 1.1% males, 2.6% females; 85+ in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in 4477, QLD: 2.2% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in 4477, QLD: 0.7% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in 4477, QLD: 2.7% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in 4477, QLD: 3.5% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in 4477, QLD: 4.2% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in 4479, QLD: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in 4477, QLD: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in 4477, QLD: 4.2% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in 4477, QLD: 3.3% males, 5.6% females; 45–49 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in 4477, QLD: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in 4477, QLD: 2.6% males, 3.3% females; 35–39 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in 4477, QLD: 2.9% males, 4.2% females; 30–34 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in 4477, QLD: 2.4% males, 1.6% females; 25–29 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in 4477, QLD: 1.1% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in 4477, QLD: 2.4% males, 1.5% females; 15–19 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in 4477, QLD: 3.3% males, 2.7% females; 10–14 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in 4477, QLD: 4.2% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in 4477, QLD: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in 4479, QLD: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
4.9% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%

Country of birth

86.0% Australia ◂ +0.3 pts 85.7%
1.7% England ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 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

46.2% Australian +10.9 pts ▸ 57.1%
12.5% Scottish +30.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
40.9% English ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
10.9% Irish ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
5.5% German ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Dutch ◂ +0.6 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 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
1.3% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
Limited English in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.2% English only +9.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

21.5% 6th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.5%

Religious affiliation

67.9% Christianity +46.4 pts ▸ 114.3%
21.5% No religion ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Not stated ◂ +11.5 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

34.9% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
8.7% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
Schools/1k kids in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
9.71 82nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +1 more in 4477, QLD
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
36 9th pct —
36 10th pct —
912 14th pct —

Highest year of school

34.9% Year 12 +65.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.4% Year 10 ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
15.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

16.3% Bachelor degree +58.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
34.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.9% Society & culture ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Engineering & related ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.9% Health ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Management & commerce ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% Education ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Architecture & building ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +$351 higher in 4477, QLD gap widening
$725 43rd pct $374 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $448
  • First area, 2016: $525
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $374
  • Second area, 2021: $374
Household income in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +$181 higher in 4479, QLD gap narrowing
$1,131 18th pct $1,312 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: $700
  • First area, 2016: $812
  • First area, 2021: $1,131
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +$47 higher in 4477, QLD
$1,422 17th pct $1,375 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $957
  • First area, 2016: $1,240
  • First area, 2021: $1,422
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
6.4% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
High-income homes in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
7.9% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%

Household income distribution

29.7% $650–$1,499 +37.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
24.8% Under $650 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
17.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.1% $650–$1,499 +40.3 pts ▸ 71.4%
42.7% Under $650 ◂ +42.7 pts 0.0%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
29.4% 50th pct —
Mental health in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
9.6% 63rd pct —
Needs assistance in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
6.2% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.6% Arthritis +73.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
10.0% Asthma +32.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
9.6% Mental health ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other condition ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Cancer ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

5.3% Two conditions +80.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
60.6% None ◂ +60.6 pts 0.0%
16.6% One condition +40.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
7.2% Three or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

22.4% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 29.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
Unpaid carers in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
8.3% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
Unpaid child care in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
28.5% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.5%
Defence service in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
1.4% 15th pct —
Housework 15h+ in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
21.5% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.5%

Family & Households

Household size in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +0.1 larger in 4477, QLD gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.2 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
11.8% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
31.7% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.7%
  • First area, 2016: 38.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%

Family composition

52.7% Couples with children ◂ +25.4 pts 27.3%
33.0% Couples without children ◂ +5.7 pts 27.3%
11.8% One-parent families ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

13.4% 3 people +42.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
31.7% 1 person ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
31.7% 2 people ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
10.4% 4 people ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$100 2nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $57
  • First area, 2021: $100
Mortgage in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +$2,738 higher in 4479, QLD
$450 0th pct $3,188 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $342
  • First area, 2016: $433
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $3,188
People / bedroom in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +0.10 higher in 4477, QLD
0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
14.9% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
Owned outright in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
53.0% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 49.8%
  • First area, 2016: 51.9%
  • First area, 2021: 53.0%
Separate houses in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
94.1% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 95.2%
  • First area, 2016: 92.8%
  • First area, 2021: 94.1%
76.7% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 77.7%
  • First area, 2016: 72.4%
  • First area, 2021: 76.7%

How homes are owned or rented

14.4% Owned with a mortgage +41.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
53.0% Owned outright ◂ +53.0 pts 0.0%
17.8% Other tenure ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
14.9% Rented ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.1% Separate house ◂ +49.6 pts 44.4%
2.0% Other dwelling ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

26.7% 4 bedrooms +39.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
42.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
18.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
7.9% 5 or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Studio / none ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +48.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

5.7% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
29.9% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

36.2% Car (driver) +26.3 pts ▸ 62.5%
29.9% Worked at home +32.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
16.5% Walked ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

13.4% 4 or more +42.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
34.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
28.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
19.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% No vehicle ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
30.8% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.4%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
Recent arrivals in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
19.2% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%

Jobs & Industry

3.4% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
Participation in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD
62.5% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 66.4%
  • First area, 2016: 61.7%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
64.6% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 65.3%
  • First area, 2016: 63.8%
  • First area, 2021: 64.6%

Industries people work in

41.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +33.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
12.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Retail trade ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Education & training ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.3% Managers +80.2 pts ▸ 112.5%
23.6% Labourers ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% Professionals ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% Community & personal service ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Sales workers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +5 higher in 4479, QLD
3 29th pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +7 higher in 4479, QLD
2 14th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +6 higher in 4479, QLD
3 29th pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +3 higher in 4479, QLD
4 36th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +103 higher in 4479, QLD
928 24th pct 1,031 73rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +3.9 higher in 4477, QLD
4.0 55th pct 0.1 1st pct
Types ≤15 min in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +4.5 more in 4477, QLD
4.6 61st pct 0.1 1st pct
15-min city in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +65.7 pts higher in 4477, QLD
65.7% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +61.5 pts higher in 4477, QLD
64.8% 68th pct 3.3% 16th pct
Walk to transit in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +66.4 pts higher in 4477, QLD
66.4% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +63.9 pts higher in 4477, QLD
67.2% 45th pct 3.3% 2nd pct
Walk to health in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +65.1 pts higher in 4477, QLD
65.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +522.4 more in 4479, QLD
49.1 86th pct 571.4 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD even
0 1st pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in 4477, QLDin 4479, QLD +1.0 pts higher in 4477, QLD
3.7% 28th pct 2.7% 8th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 4477, QLD vs 4479, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA4477/4477-qld/vs/POA4479/4479-qld