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Bulimba vs Newstead - Bowen Hills

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.0 km apart · Bulimba profile · Newstead - Bowen Hills profile

Bulimba Newstead - Bowen Hills

Newstead - Bowen Hills and Bulimba are neighbouring inner-city areas with very different lifestyles. Newstead - Bowen Hills is a high-density hub where 68.6% of homes are rented and 94.4% are flats or apartments. It has a much younger population, with a typical age of 33, and a high proportion of people living alone (43.6%). In contrast, Bulimba is more suburban, with 46.2% of homes being separate houses and far more three-bedroom properties (63.8% compared to 16.3%). Families are more common here, with 17.7% of the population being children under 15, and a far higher share of people caring for children unpaid (29.1%).

These two areas share a very high level of overall advantage and almost identical typical weekly incomes of around $1,400. While they are both affluent, they have diverged since 2011. The gap in home ownership and the number of children has widened, and Newstead - Bowen Hills has become increasingly dominated by renters and young adults compared to Bulimba.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +10,609 larger in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
7,407 37th pct 18,016 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,941
  • First area, 2016: 6,704
  • First area, 2021: 7,407
  • Second area, 2011: 7,282
  • Second area, 2016: 10,638
  • Second area, 2021: 18,016
Median age in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +7 yrs older in Bulimba gap widening
40 yrs 52nd pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
0.9% 25th pct 1.2% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
Aged 65+ in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +4.5 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
13.4% 28th pct 8.9% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
Under 15 in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +12.0 pts higher in Bulimba gap narrowing
17.7% 48th pct 5.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
De facto in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +10.2 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
14.8% 79th pct 25.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Age structure

29.3% Young adults (25–44) +25.0 pts ▸ 54.3%
29.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.7 pts 18.3%
17.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.0 pts 5.7%
13.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.5 pts 8.9%
10.5% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 12.8%

Marital status

36.0% Never married +24.9 pts ▸ 60.9%
48.7% Married ◂ +22.7 pts 26.0%
9.3% Divorced ◂ +1.1 pts 8.2%
3.2% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%
3.0% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Bulimba Newstead - Bowen Hills

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

  • 85+ in Bulimba: 0.5% males, 0.9% females; 85+ in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.3% males, 0.6% females
  • 80–84 in Bulimba: 0.8% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.6% males, 0.5% females
  • 75–79 in Bulimba: 1.1% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bulimba: 2.0% males, 1.6% females; 70–74 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 1.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 65–69 in Bulimba: 2.0% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 60–64 in Bulimba: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 1.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 55–59 in Bulimba: 3.9% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 2.3% males, 2.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bulimba: 3.7% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 45–49 in Bulimba: 3.8% males, 4.2% females; 45–49 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 2.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 40–44 in Bulimba: 3.8% males, 4.1% females; 40–44 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 35–39 in Bulimba: 3.8% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 6.4% males, 5.1% females
  • 30–34 in Bulimba: 3.2% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 8.9% males, 8.1% females
  • 25–29 in Bulimba: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 25–29 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 9.0% males, 10.5% females
  • 20–24 in Bulimba: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 4.6% males, 6.2% females
  • 15–19 in Bulimba: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.8% males, 1.2% females
  • 10–14 in Bulimba: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.7% males, 0.7% females
  • 5–9 in Bulimba: 3.4% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 0.7% males, 0.9% females
  • 0–4 in Bulimba: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Newstead - Bowen Hills: 1.3% males, 1.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +5.6 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
26.7% 60th pct 32.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.2%

Country of birth

69.9% Australia ◂ +9.1 pts 60.8%
6.9% England ◂ +2.4 pts 4.5%
3.4% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.7% China +0.9 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.4% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%
0.4% India +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

42.8% English ◂ +6.5 pts 36.3%
31.6% Australian ◂ +7.6 pts 24.0%
15.1% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 14.3%
13.9% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 11.5%
5.7% German +0.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.3% Chinese +2.6 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.6% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 4.5%
1.0% Indian +1.1 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.7% Dutch even 1.7%
0.6% Filipino +1.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.3% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

Language

Other language in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +6.4 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
11.5% 47th pct 18.0% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Limited English in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
0.9% 41st pct 1.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%

Language used at home

84.8% English only ◂ +10.1 pts 74.7%
1.1% Mandarin +1.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.5% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Cantonese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.1% Punjabi even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +8.2 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
44.5% 65th pct 52.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 34.2%
  • First area, 2021: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.7%

Religious affiliation

44.5% No religion +8.2 pts ▸ 52.7%
47.6% Christianity ◂ +13.9 pts 33.7%
5.4% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.9% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.4% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Judaism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.6 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
77.3% 88th pct 81.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.2%
  • First area, 2016: 71.6%
  • First area, 2021: 77.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 74.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%
Bachelor+ in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
46.4% 89th pct 49.7% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.5%
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +16 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
33 74th pct 49 87th pct

Highest year of school

77.3% Year 12 +3.6 pts ▸ 81.0%
10.3% Year 10 ◂ +4.2 pts 6.2%
4.3% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 4.0%
3.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.8 pts 1.6%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree +1.9 pts ▸ 42.8%
15.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.3 pts 14.2%
12.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.1 pts 11.8%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.3 pts 12.2%
6.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 5.0%
1.0% Certificate I / II even 1.1%

Field of qualification

28.0% Management & commerce ◂ +2.1 pts 25.9%
13.6% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 14.1%
9.9% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.6% Engineering & related ◂ +2.5 pts 9.1%
7.3% Education ◂ +3.2 pts 4.1%
5.2% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.3 pts 4.1%
3.0% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%
0.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Income

Personal income in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$3 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap narrowing
$1,402 96th pct $1,405 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,054
  • First area, 2016: $1,148
  • First area, 2021: $1,402
  • Second area, 2011: $1,160
  • Second area, 2016: $1,237
  • Second area, 2021: $1,405
Household income in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$708 higher in Bulimba gap widening
$2,868 95th pct $2,160 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,414
  • First area, 2016: $2,465
  • First area, 2021: $2,868
  • Second area, 2011: $2,150
  • Second area, 2016: $2,095
  • Second area, 2021: $2,160
Family income in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$733 higher in Bulimba gap widening
$3,649 98th pct $2,916 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,693
  • First area, 2016: $3,007
  • First area, 2021: $3,649
  • Second area, 2011: $2,662
  • Second area, 2016: $2,714
  • Second area, 2021: $2,916
High earners in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +5.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
31.3% 99th pct 25.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
High-income homes in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +15.0 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
45.6% 97th pct 30.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%

Household income distribution

26.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.3 pts ▸ 35.9%
34.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +15.6 pts 18.4%
13.7% $650–$1,499 +7.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.1% Under $650 ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%

Personal income distribution

23.7% $650–$1,499 +8.7 pts ▸ 32.4%
26.4% $1,500–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
25.9% Under $650 ◂ +8.6 pts 17.2%
18.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.6 pts 11.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
23.6% 23rd pct 23.9% 24th pct
Mental health in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.0 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
8.0% 39th pct 10.9% 78th pct
Needs assistance in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +1.0 pts higher in Bulimba gap steady
3.3% 14th pct 2.4% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Mental health +3.0 pts ▸ 10.9%
6.9% Asthma +0.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.6% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.5% Arthritis ◂ +1.4 pts 4.1%
3.0% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 2.3%
2.8% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 2.2%
2.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 1.9%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.3% None ◂ +2.9 pts 67.4%
17.9% One condition +0.5 pts ▸ 18.4%
4.2% Two conditions even 4.1%
1.5% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
16.1% 61st pct 12.7% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid carers in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.3 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
10.1% 21st pct 6.8% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Unpaid child care in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +17.9 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
29.1% 70th pct 11.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.6%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Defence service in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.3 pts higher in Bulimba
3.1% 57th pct 2.8% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +9.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
19.2% 31st pct 9.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +147 larger in Newstead - Bowen Hills
68 22nd pct 215 56th pct
Median age in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +1 yrs older in Newstead - Bowen Hills
28 yrs 76th pct 29 yrs 81st pct
Year 12 in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.4 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
75.0% 95th pct 75.4% 96th pct
Unemployment in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +5.7 pts higher in Bulimba
14.3% 74th pct 8.6% 41st pct
Median income in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$242 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
$850 79th pct $1,092 91st pct
Household income in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$614 higher in Bulimba
$2,437 87th pct $1,823 57th pct
Indigenous language in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +4.0 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
4.4% 42nd pct 8.4% 72nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.7 larger in Bulimba gap widening
2.4 36th pct 1.7 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
One-parent in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +1.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap steady
9.4% 15th pct 8.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
Living alone in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +18.2 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
25.4% 51st pct 43.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%

Family composition

30.0% Couples without children +33.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
59.5% Couples with children ◂ +33.3 pts 26.3%
9.4% One-parent families ◂ +1.4 pts 8.0%
1.1% Other families +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

Household size

36.9% 2 people +7.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
25.4% 1 person +18.2 pts ▸ 43.6%
15.6% 4 people ◂ +12.7 pts 2.9%
15.5% 3 people ◂ +6.9 pts 8.6%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +5.0 pts 0.6%
1.4% 6 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$50 higher in Bulimba gap widening
$500 88th pct $450 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $415
  • First area, 2016: $490
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +$800 higher in Bulimba gap widening
$2,800 92nd pct $2,000 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,600
  • First area, 2016: $2,800
  • First area, 2021: $2,800
  • Second area, 2011: $2,485
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.20 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
0.80 29th pct 1.00 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +32.0 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
36.5% 73rd pct 68.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.1%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.6%
Owned outright in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +16.0 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
27.7% 36th pct 11.7% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Separate houses in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +42.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap narrowing
46.2% 13th pct 3.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.8%
  • First area, 2016: 49.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
3+ bedrooms in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +47.5 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
63.8% 20th pct 16.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.7%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%

How homes are owned or rented

36.5% Rented +32.0 pts ▸ 68.6%
34.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.3 pts 17.2%
27.7% Owned outright ◂ +16.0 pts 11.7%
0.6% Other tenure +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

38.9% Flat or apartment +55.5 pts ▸ 94.4%
46.2% Separate house ◂ +42.4 pts 3.8%
14.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +13.6 pts 1.3%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

29.0% 2 bedrooms +21.2 pts ▸ 50.2%
6.5% 1 bedroom +24.7 pts ▸ 31.2%
29.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.4 pts 13.4%
22.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.4 pts 2.2%
11.4% 5 or more ◂ +10.6 pts 0.8%
0.1% Studio / none +1.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

41.5% $350–$549 +19.3 pts ▸ 60.8%
24.0% $550–$749 ◂ +4.6 pts 19.5%
16.0% $750 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 4.9%
12.0% $200–$349 ◂ +0.4 pts 11.5%
3.2% Under $200 ◂ +1.0 pts 2.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +23.3 pts 22.2%
22.4% $1,800–$2,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 34.0%
16.4% $1,000–$1,799 +12.1 pts ▸ 28.5%
10.6% Under $1,000 +0.1 pts ▸ 10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +11.7 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
4.5% 46th pct 16.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Work from home in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +5.1 pts higher in Bulimba gap widening
31.2% 83rd pct 26.1% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
PT commute in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +3.6 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
6.7% 89th pct 10.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
PT stops in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +10 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
34 44th pct 44 53rd pct
Stops/1k in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +2.15 more in Bulimba
4.59 54th pct 2.44 25th pct
Departures/1k in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +439.4 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
991.4 57th pct 1,430.8 72nd pct
PT routes in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +163 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
6 43rd pct 169 93rd pct
Stop walk in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +2 longer in Bulimba
3 29th pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +6 longer in Bulimba
11 14th pct 5 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +86,234 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
17,094 54th pct 103,328 90th pct
Reach 45 min in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +284,650 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
88,641 68th pct 373,291 89th pct
Transit to city in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +26 longer in Bulimba
47 29th pct 21 1st pct

How people get to work

41.5% Car (driver) ◂ +9.3 pts 32.1%
31.2% Worked at home ◂ +5.1 pts 26.1%
2.2% Walked +10.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
1.2% Bus +5.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
2.4% Car (passenger) +0.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.4% Train +2.6 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.1% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%

Motor vehicles per home

43.3% 1 vehicle +16.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
38.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.8 pts 20.5%
4.5% No vehicle +11.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
9.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.8 pts 2.6%
4.4% 4 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +20.5 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
55.2% 89th pct 75.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.0%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 55.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.7%
Recent arrivals in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +9.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
17.9% 77th pct 27.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.4 pts higher in Bulimba gap steady
3.8% 27th pct 3.4% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Participation in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +6.5 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap widening
71.2% 89th pct 77.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.5%
  • First area, 2016: 69.7%
  • First area, 2021: 71.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 76.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.7%
Full-time in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +4.8 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills gap steady
66.3% 89th pct 71.1% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.2%
  • First area, 2016: 70.6%
  • First area, 2021: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.1%

Industries people work in

15.2% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 18.5%
12.6% Health care & social assistance +1.9 pts ▸ 14.4%
9.3% Education & training ◂ +3.8 pts 5.5%
6.0% Accommodation & food +1.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
7.4% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 4.7%
6.4% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.2 pts 6.2%
5.5% Public administration & safety +0.4 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.9 pts 2.5%
2.6% Administrative & support +1.5 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%
2.3% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

35.2% Professionals +4.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
24.0% Managers ◂ +6.1 pts 17.9%
13.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.1 pts 12.9%
7.0% Community & personal service +1.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.1 pts 6.8%
6.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 6.7%
3.3% Labourers +0.5 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

Economy & Advantage

10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +6 higher in Bulimba
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +13 higher in Bulimba
1,144 96th pct 1,131 94th pct
ERP in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +13,549 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
7,925 37th pct 21,474 87th pct
Growth in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +10.8 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
5.6% 59th pct 16.4% 88th pct
Businesses in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +2,682 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
1,060 59th pct 3,742 86th pct

Environment & Climate

1,146 71st pct 1,146 71st pct
26.8 82nd pct 26.8 82nd pct
15.8 86th pct 15.8 86th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.6 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
8.3 90th pct 8.9 96th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.2 more in Newstead - Bowen Hills
7.7 89th pct 7.9 96th pct
15-min city in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +0.6 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
99.4% 85th pct 100.0% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +2.3 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
97.7% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 85th pct
Walk to school in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +8.1 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
80.4% 56th pct 88.5% 66th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 71st pct
100.0% 100th pct 99.9% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +7.2 more in Bulimba
17.6 66th pct 10.3 26th pct
Intersections/km² in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +208 higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
139 59th pct 347 87th pct
Mean slope in Bulimbain Newstead - Bowen Hills +1.2 pts higher in Newstead - Bowen Hills
4.7% 39th pct 5.9% 60th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bulimba vs Newstead - Bowen Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/305021114/bulimba/vs/305031128/newstead-bowen-hills