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Bocoble vs Queens Pinch

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · Bocoble profile · Queens Pinch profile

Bocoble Queens Pinch

Bocoble and Queens Pinch are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in New South Wales. Bocoble is far older, with a typical resident aged 51 compared to 41 in Queens Pinch. This age gap is reflected in the number of seniors, who make up 23.5% of Bocoble's population compared to just 9.1% in Queens Pinch. Bocoble also has a much higher share of people with no religion (56.8%) and those living with long-term health conditions (41.7%), while Queens Pinch has far more one-parent families (25.8% versus 7.1%).

Everyday life in both places is very similar in terms of infrastructure and access. Both areas are car-dependent, with no public transport or shops within a 15-minute walk. They also share a similar terrain slope of about 12%. However, the two areas are diverging in their work patterns. Queens Pinch has seen a significant rise in professional flexibility, with 35% of people working from home, compared to only 9.3% in Bocoble.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +88 larger in Bocoble gap narrowing
132 46th pct 44 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 152
  • First area, 2021: 132
  • Second area, 2016: 31
  • Second area, 2021: 44
Median age in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +10 yrs older in Bocoble gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +2.3 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
2.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +14.4 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
23.5% 70th pct 9.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Under 15 in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +7.6 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
24.2% 87th pct 31.8% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
De facto in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +17.6 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
17.6% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

32.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +23.5 pts 9.1%
24.2% Children (0–14) +7.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.4 pts 9.1%
22.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.3 pts 13.6%
6.8% Youth (15–24) +6.8 pts ▸ 13.6%

Marital status

49.5% Married +13.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
24.8% Never married +6.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
10.1% Divorced ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Widowed ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bocoble Queens Pinch

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

  • 85+ in Bocoble: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bocoble: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bocoble: 6.7% males, 3.0% females; 75–79 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bocoble: 5.2% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bocoble: 3.0% males, 8.9% females; 65–69 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bocoble: 7.4% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bocoble: 5.9% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bocoble: 3.7% males, 3.0% females; 50–54 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bocoble: 2.2% males, 5.9% females; 45–49 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bocoble: 5.2% males, 4.4% females; 40–44 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bocoble: 5.2% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bocoble: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bocoble: 3.7% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bocoble: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 11.1% females
  • 15–19 in Bocoble: 0.0% males, 4.4% females; 15–19 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bocoble: 9.6% males, 2.2% females; 10–14 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bocoble: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bocoble: 3.7% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +6.1 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
6.1% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

90.9% Australia ◂ +4.5 pts 86.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

51.5% English ◂ +12.9 pts 38.6%
38.6% Australian +9.1 pts ▸ 47.7%
10.6% Scottish +9.8 pts ▸ 20.5%
12.9% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 11.4%
6.1% German +5.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
3.8% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 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 Bocoblein Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

96.2% English only ◂ +3.0 pts 93.2%
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 Bocoblein Queens Pinch +29.5 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
56.8% 90th pct 27.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

Religious affiliation

43.2% Christianity +20.5 pts ▸ 63.6%
56.8% No religion ◂ +29.5 pts 27.3%
3.8% Not stated +16.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
3.8% Other religions ◂ +3.8 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +7.3 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap steady
32.7% 18th pct 40.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Bachelor+ in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +3.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
6.4% 16th pct 9.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.3% Year 10 +8.3 pts ▸ 46.7%
32.7% Year 12 +7.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
9.3% Year 11 +7.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.0% Certificate III / IV +15.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Certificate I / II +14.2 pts ▸ 20.8%
6.7% Bachelor degree +5.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Management & commerce ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Engineering & related ◂ +0.8 pts 12.5%
13.3% Education ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +7.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.0% Society & culture +2.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +$91 higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
$521 14th pct $612 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: $437
  • First area, 2021: $521
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $612
Household income in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +$266 higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
$1,359 37th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $880
  • First area, 2021: $1,359
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +$197 higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
$1,428 22nd pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $966
  • First area, 2021: $1,428
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
High earners in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +7.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
5.5% 35th pct 12.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
High-income homes in Bocoblein Queens Pinch
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.0% Under $650 ◂ +9.1 pts 46.9%
12.8% $1,500–$2,999 +21.5 pts ▸ 34.4%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.4 pts 21.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +14.4 pts higher in Bocoble
41.7% 92nd pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +6.8 pts higher in Bocoble
13.6% 89th pct 6.8% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +4.5 pts higher in Bocoble gap steady
4.5% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +6.8 pts 6.8%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +4.5 pts 6.8%
10.6% Diabetes ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.1% Cancer ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.5% None +8.3 pts ▸ 56.8%
25.0% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.1% Two conditions ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +22.1 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
9.2% 12th pct 31.3% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%
Unpaid carers in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +4.6 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
20.2% 90th pct 15.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Unpaid child care in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +15.0 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
27.5% 62nd pct 12.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Defence service in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +3.6 pts higher in Bocoble
3.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +10.3 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
30.3% 79th pct 40.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +3 larger in Bocoble
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +3 yrs older in Bocoble
12 yrs 7th pct 9 yrs 3rd pct
$1,125 86th pct —
Household income in Bocoblein Queens Pinch
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +0.8 larger in Queens Pinch gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.3 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3
One-parent in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +18.7 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
7.1% 28th pct 25.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%
16.0% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children ◂ +12.0 pts 41.9%
29.2% Couples without children +9.5 pts ▸ 38.7%
7.1% One-parent families +18.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.0% 2 people +30.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
16.0% 1 person ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 4 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 3 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$335 67th pct —
Mortgage in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +$1,603 higher in Queens Pinch
$1,244 26th pct $2,847 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,287
  • First area, 2021: $1,244
  • Second area, 2021: $2,847
People / bedroom in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +0.10 higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
8.0% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
Owned outright in Bocoblein Queens Pinch
52.0% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 61.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.0%
Separate houses in Bocoblein Queens Pinch
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 90.4%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
74.0% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 73.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.0%

How homes are owned or rented

52.0% Owned outright ◂ +21.2 pts 30.8%
40.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.9 pts 23.1%
8.0% Rented ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 38.5%
14.0% 4 bedrooms +32.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
8.0% 5 or more +15.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Studio / none ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +25.7 pts higher in Queens Pinch
9.3% 24th pct 35.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
PT commute in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

81.4% Car (driver) ◂ +16.4 pts 65.0%
9.3% Worked at home +25.7 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 2 vehicles +2.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.2% 4 or more +19.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
18.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +12.7 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
28.8% 42nd pct 41.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +11.8 pts higher in Bocoble
11.8% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +15.7 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
46.8% 15th pct 62.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.8%
  • First area, 2021: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%
Full-time in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +14.9 pts higher in Queens Pinch
65.1% 79th pct 80.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.3%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.0% Retail trade +18.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.3% Construction ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Education & training +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.0% Health care & social assistance +1.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Administrative & support ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.9% Managers ◂ +12.9 pts 15.0%
9.3% Technicians & trades +15.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.9% Labourers ◂ +5.9 pts 15.0%
18.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.3% Clerical & administrative +5.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
11.6% Sales workers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Professionals ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bocoblein Queens Pinch even
0 29th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Bocoblein Queens Pinch +0.1 pts higher in Bocoble
11.8% 87th pct 11.7% 87th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bocoble vs Queens Pinch [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10431/bocoble/vs/SAL13308/queens-pinch