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Riverview vs New Chum

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.4 km apart · Riverview profile · New Chum profile

Riverview New Chum

Riverview and New Chum are neighbouring areas in Ipswich, but they differ greatly in scale and layout. Riverview is a residential area where the typical resident is 37 and typical weekly personal incomes are $497. In contrast, New Chum is sparsely populated with only 3 people, who are far older with a typical age of 91 and a typical weekly income of $225. Riverview is also much more connected, with a walkability score of 4.2 (somewhat walkable) compared to New Chum, which is 0.5 (car-dependent).

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical age, though in opposite directions: Riverview is a little younger and New Chum is far older than the Australian average. They share the same local climate, with identical annual rainfall and temperatures. While Riverview has far more public transport and businesses, both areas have very few homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Riverviewin New Chum +3,064 larger in Riverview gap steady
3,067 12th pct 3 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3,243
  • First area, 2016: 3,073
  • First area, 2021: 3,067
  • Second area, 2011: 0
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Riverviewin New Chum +54 yrs older in New Chum
37 yrs 36th pct 91 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 91 yrs
First Nations in Riverviewin New Chum
10.6% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
18.9% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
21.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
14.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%

Age structure

18.9% Seniors (65+) +81.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
22.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

7.6% Widowed +92.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
43.0% Never married ◂ +43.0 pts 0.0%
32.3% Married ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
12.2% Divorced ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Riverview New Chum

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

  • 85+ in Riverview: 0.9% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in New Chum: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Riverview: 1.2% males, 2.2% females; 80–84 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Riverview: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Riverview: 1.9% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Riverview: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 65–69 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Riverview: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Riverview: 2.9% males, 2.4% females; 55–59 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Riverview: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Riverview: 3.0% males, 3.6% females; 45–49 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Riverview: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Riverview: 2.3% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Riverview: 3.0% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Riverview: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 25–29 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Riverview: 3.4% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Riverview: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Riverview: 4.2% males, 4.1% females; 10–14 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Riverview: 3.7% males, 3.7% females; 5–9 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Riverview: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in New Chum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Riverviewin New Chum
20.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%

Country of birth

66.9% Australia ◂ +66.9 pts 0.0%
4.8% New Zealand ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Vietnam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% China ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

31.8% Australian ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
31.8% English ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
7.6% Scottish ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Irish ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.2% German ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Dutch ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% Chinese ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Indian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Riverviewin New Chum
14.4% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
Limited English in Riverviewin New Chum
2.9% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%

Language used at home

72.0% English only ◂ +72.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Vietnamese ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Mandarin ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Cantonese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

42.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%

Religious affiliation

42.3% No religion ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
37.9% Christianity ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
15.4% Not stated ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

38.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.8%
7.8% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Riverviewin New Chum
3.02 69th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Riverviewin New Chum +1 more in New Chum
13 34th pct 14 37th pct
1,361 47th pct
681 78th pct
981 33rd pct

Highest year of school

38.8% Year 12 ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
22.6% Year 10 ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
17.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
6.9% Year 11 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.0% Management & commerce ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
13.1% Society & culture ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
12.3% Engineering & related ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Health ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Education ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Riverviewin New Chum +$272 higher in Riverview
$497 3rd pct $225 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $416
  • First area, 2016: $430
  • First area, 2021: $497
  • Second area, 2021: $225
Household income in Riverviewin New Chum
$1,097 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $839
  • First area, 2016: $932
  • First area, 2021: $1,097
Family income in Riverviewin New Chum
$1,282 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $897
  • First area, 2016: $1,031
  • First area, 2021: $1,282
3.0% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
High-income homes in Riverviewin New Chum
6.8% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%

Personal income distribution

51.9% Under $650 ◂ +51.9 pts 0.0%
27.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
1.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Riverviewin New Chum
39.2% 98th pct
Mental health in Riverviewin New Chum
16.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Riverviewin New Chum
14.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

16.2% Mental health ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
14.0% Asthma ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
11.9% Arthritis ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.7% Other condition ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Diabetes ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.0% Lung condition ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Dementia ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.9% None ◂ +44.9 pts 0.0%
21.9% One condition ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Two conditions ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

8.2% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Unpaid carers in Riverviewin New Chum
15.4% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid child care in Riverviewin New Chum
20.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
Defence service in Riverviewin New Chum
4.0% 77th pct
Housework 15h+ in Riverviewin New Chum
18.4% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Riverviewin New Chum +326 larger in Riverview
326 68th pct 0 0th pct
23 yrs 36th pct
34.4% 27th pct
28.6% 100th pct
Median income in Riverviewin New Chum
$419 7th pct
Household income in Riverviewin New Chum
$887 0th pct
Indigenous language in Riverviewin New Chum
5.5% 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Riverviewin New Chum
2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
29.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%
27.1% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$270 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $180
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $270
$1,092 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,300
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,092
People / bedroom in Riverviewin New Chum
0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
49.6% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.7%
  • First area, 2016: 52.3%
  • First area, 2021: 49.6%
Owned outright in Riverviewin New Chum
22.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.1%
Separate houses in Riverviewin New Chum
96.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.9%
  • First area, 2016: 93.4%
  • First area, 2021: 96.2%
84.1% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.4%
  • First area, 2016: 82.9%
  • First area, 2021: 84.1%

Transport & Vehicles

10.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
Work from home in Riverviewin New Chum
8.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%
4.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
PT stops in Riverviewin New Chum +27 more in Riverview
27 37th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Riverviewin New Chum +8.80 more in Riverview
8.80 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Riverviewin New Chum +1,171.8 more in Riverview
1,171.8 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Riverviewin New Chum +25 more in Riverview
25 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Riverviewin New Chum +27 longer in New Chum
4 43rd pct 31 87th pct
Drive to city in Riverviewin New Chum +3 longer in New Chum
25 50th pct 28 55th pct
Reach 30 min in Riverviewin New Chum +3,064 more in Riverview
3,067 7th pct 3 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Riverviewin New Chum +12,398 more in Riverview
12,401 19th pct 3 0th pct
Transit to city in Riverviewin New Chum
78 83rd pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Riverviewin New Chum
35.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 36.2%
  • First area, 2021: 35.8%
Recent arrivals in Riverviewin New Chum
8.2% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%

Jobs & Industry

13.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Participation in Riverviewin New Chum
42.5% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.2%
  • First area, 2016: 41.1%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%
58.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%

Economy & Advantage

1 0th pct
1 0th pct
1 0th pct
1 0th pct
790 0th pct
ERP in Riverviewin New Chum +3,165 higher in Riverview
3,168 11th pct 3 0th pct
1.7% 25th pct
Businesses in Riverviewin New Chum +58 higher in Riverview
103 4th pct 45 2nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Riverviewin New Chum even
951 57th pct 951 57th pct
Max temp in Riverviewin New Chum even
28.0 88th pct 28.0 88th pct
Min temp in Riverviewin New Chum even
13.9 72nd pct 13.9 72nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Riverviewin New Chum +3.7 higher in Riverview
4.2 32nd pct 0.5 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Riverviewin New Chum +3.2 more in Riverview
3.6 26th pct 0.4 0th pct
15-min city in Riverviewin New Chum +3.3 pts higher in New Chum
0.6% 0th pct 3.9% 3rd pct
Walk to shops in Riverviewin New Chum +5.5 pts higher in New Chum
2.3% 1st pct 7.8% 5th pct
Walk to transit in Riverviewin New Chum +94.9 pts higher in Riverview
96.8% 62nd pct 2.0% 1st pct
Walk to school in Riverviewin New Chum +70.9 pts higher in Riverview
78.7% 55th pct 7.8% 4th pct
Walk to a park in Riverviewin New Chum +96.5 pts higher in Riverview
98.5% 54th pct 2.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Riverviewin New Chum +0.1 pts higher in Riverview
0.1% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Riverviewin New Chum +19.2 more in Riverview
19.2 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Riverviewin New Chum +46 higher in Riverview
49 39th pct 3 16th pct
Mean slope in Riverviewin New Chum +2.7 pts higher in New Chum
5.3% 51st pct 8.1% 82nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Riverview vs New Chum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/310031295/riverview/vs/310041301/new-chum