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Rockhampton Surrounds - North vs Shoalwater Bay

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 60 km apart · Rockhampton Surrounds - North profile · Shoalwater Bay profile

Rockhampton Surrounds - North Shoalwater Bay

Rockhampton Surrounds - North and Shoalwater Bay are both rural Queensland areas, though they differ sharply in population and demographics. Rockhampton Surrounds - North is a family-friendly area where 18.2% of people are children and the typical weekly family income is $1,926. By contrast, Shoalwater Bay is sparsely populated and much older; the typical resident is 70, and 59.1% of the population are seniors. Shoalwater Bay also has a far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 18.2%, compared to 2.7% in Rockhampton Surrounds - North.

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted further apart in some ways, with the gap in typical age widening by 7 years and the difference in typical family income increasing. Despite these trends, they share a few common traits. Both are car-dependent, and people in both areas move at similar rates, with about 27% changing homes in the last five years. They also both have a typical personal weekly income of around $730, which is close to the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 26 yrs older in Shoalwater Bay Aged 65+: 40.2 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay Population: 4,576 larger in Rockhampton Surrounds - North Under 15: 18.2 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North First Nations: 15.4 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +4,576 larger in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap widening
4,598 20th pct 22 0th pct
Median age in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +26 yrs older in Shoalwater Bay gap widening
44 yrs 75th pct 70 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +15.4 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
2.7% 59th pct 18.2% 96th pct
Aged 65+ in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +40.2 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
18.9% 59th pct 59.1% 100th pct
Under 15 in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +18.2 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
18.2% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
12.2% 51st pct —

Age structure

18.9% Seniors (65+) +40.2 pts ▸ 59.1%
31.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.5 pts 13.6%
21.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.0% Married +47.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.7% Never married ◂ +14.0 pts 16.7%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Rockhampton Surrounds - North Shoalwater Bay

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +7.9 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
7.9% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

77.9% Australia +3.9 pts ▸ 81.8%
2.4% England ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.7% Australian +12.8 pts ▸ 54.5%
39.6% English ◂ +7.8 pts 31.8%
11.5% Irish +2.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.7% Scottish ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
7.5% German ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +1.9 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
1.9% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.2 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
0.2% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.1% English only +1.2 pts ▸ 86.4%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +5.5 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
35.4% 28th pct 40.9% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

48.8% Christianity +14.8 pts ▸ 63.6%
35.4% No religion +5.5 pts ▸ 40.9%
14.7% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 13.6%
0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
41.6% 21st pct —
Bachelor+ in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
12.5% 22nd pct —
Schools in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
4 57th pct —
Schools/1k kids in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
4.79 86th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +9 more in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
10 25th pct 1 2nd pct
Students in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
416 14th pct —
Avg size in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
104 9th pct —
ICSEA in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
986 36th pct —

Highest year of school

41.6% Year 12 ◂ +25.0 pts 16.7%
28.3% Year 10 +5.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.9% Year 9 or below +18.9 pts ▸ 27.8%
6.9% Year 11 +15.3 pts ▸ 22.2%

Highest qualification level

36.7% Certificate III / IV +13.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
11.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.9% Architecture & building +44.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Management & commerce ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% Education ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.9% Society & culture ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$15 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap narrowing
$740 37th pct $725 33rd pct
Household income in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$304 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap widening
$1,679 46th pct $1,375 27th pct
Family income in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$551 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap widening
$1,926 40th pct $1,375 9th pct
High earners in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
11.0% 52nd pct —
High-income homes in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
20.5% 50th pct —

Household income distribution

25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
24.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
15.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
10.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
10.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.6% Under $650 ◂ +16.4 pts 22.2%
27.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.3 pts 22.2%
14.1% $1,500–$2,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +20.3 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
25.1% 31st pct 45.5% 100th pct
Mental health in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +6.4 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
6.4% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +4.1 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
4.1% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.2% Arthritis +28.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
6.4% Other condition +7.2 pts ▸ 13.6%
7.2% Asthma ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.4% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.2% None ◂ +22.9 pts 36.4%
16.9% One condition +19.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
5.8% Two conditions +17.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
2.5% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
17.8% 72nd pct —
Unpaid carers in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
12.5% 55th pct —
Unpaid child care in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
25.8% 47th pct —
Defence service in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
3.1% 57th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
26.0% 88th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +122 larger in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
126 39th pct 4 1st pct
Median age in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +11 yrs older in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
23 yrs 36th pct 12 yrs 0th pct
Year 12 in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
39.2% 40th pct —
Unemployment in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
11.5% 59th pct —
Median income in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$62 higher in Shoalwater Bay
$487 16th pct $549 31st pct
Household income in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$157 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
$1,656 48th pct $1,499 37th pct
Indigenous language in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.6 larger in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.1 11th pct
One-parent in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +9.6 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
9.6% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
18.2% 22nd pct —

Family composition

31.5% Couples without children +33.5 pts ▸ 65.0%
57.9% Couples with children ◂ +27.9 pts 30.0%
9.6% One-parent families ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.6% 2 people +17.0 pts ▸ 55.6%
18.2% 1 person +26.3 pts ▸ 44.4%
15.6% 3 people ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
14.6% 4 people ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% 5 people ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
$300 27th pct —
Mortgage in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +$845 higher in Shoalwater Bay
$1,755 44th pct $2,600 89th pct
People / bedroom in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.10 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 29th pct
Renting in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
8.8% 1st pct —
Owned outright in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
47.3% 91st pct —
Separate houses in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
97.7% 94th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
78.0% 46th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

47.3% Owned outright +8.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
37.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
8.8% Rented ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Other tenure ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

97.7% Separate house +2.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.7% Other dwelling ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

13.6% 2 bedrooms +64.2 pts ▸ 77.8%
38.6% 3 bedrooms +28.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
10.6% 5 or more ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
1.4% 8th pct —
Work from home in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
15.5% 53rd pct —
PT commute in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
0.7% 25th pct —
PT stops in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.3% Car (driver) +17.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
15.5% Worked at home ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Walked ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Bus ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.4% 2 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
19.2% 1 vehicle +14.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 or more ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% No vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
27.2% 9th pct 27.3% 9th pct
Recent arrivals in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
7.5% 31st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
3.4% 16th pct —
Participation in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
58.7% 38th pct —
Full-time in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
59.0% 52nd pct —

Industries people work in

13.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.1% Construction ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.5% Mining ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.0% Education & training ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Retail trade ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other services ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Professional & technical ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
17.5% Managers ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Professionals ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
11.9% Labourers ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Sales workers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +1 higher in Shoalwater Bay
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +4 higher in Shoalwater Bay
6 57th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +6 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
8 71st pct 2 14th pct
IEO decile in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +1 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
3 29th pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +31 higher in Shoalwater Bay
974 40th pct 1,005 53rd pct
ERP in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +5,032 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
5,054 21st pct 22 0th pct
Growth in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay
9.2% 77th pct —
Businesses in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +813 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
813 44th pct 0 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +149 higher in Shoalwater Bay
710 34th pct 858 50th pct
Max temp in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.4 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
28.5 89th pct 28.1 88th pct
Min temp in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +1.1 higher in Shoalwater Bay
16.6 87th pct 17.7 90th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.3 higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
0.4 0th pct 0.1 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.3 more in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
0.5 0th pct 0.2 0th pct
15-min city in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +2.3 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
2.3% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +4.9 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
4.9% 3rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +3.2 pts higher in Rockhampton Surrounds - North
3.2% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +9.4 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
12.3% 0th pct 21.6% 4th pct
Walk to health in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +705.5 more in Shoalwater Bay
21.7 76th pct 727.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Rockhampton Surrounds - Northin Shoalwater Bay +0.5 pts higher in Shoalwater Bay
6.7% 70th pct 7.2% 75th pct

Compare Rockhampton Surrounds - North with nearby areas

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Compare Shoalwater Bay with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rockhampton Surrounds - North vs Shoalwater Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/308031219/rockhampton-surrounds-north/vs/308031221/shoalwater-bay