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Boomi vs North Talwood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 39 km apart · Boomi profile · North Talwood profile

Boomi North Talwood

Boomi and North Talwood are both sparsely populated areas located about 39 km apart. There are notable differences in their populations and workforces; Boomi has a well higher share of First Nations people (7.7% compared to 2.7%) and far more people working from home (22.1% versus 6.0%). North Talwood has a more qualified workforce, with 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 2.3% in Boomi, and a far higher share of residents who completed Year 12 (43.8% versus 25.6%).

Both areas are very similar in their basic housing and layout, with both having about 61.2% of homes with three or more bedrooms and a similar share of children under 15. This shared rural character is reflected in other commonalities, such as both areas having no public transport stops. However, the gap in typical weekly household income remains wide, with Boomi's typical income well higher at $1,343 compared to $875 in North Talwood.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 4.4 pts higher in Boomi Year 12: 18.2 pts higher in North Talwood People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Boomi One-parent: 17.9 pts higher in North Talwood Work from home: 16.1 pts higher in Boomi

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boomiin North Talwood +94 larger in Boomi gap widening
207 54th pct 113 44th pct
Median age in Boomiin North Talwood +4 yrs older in North Talwood gap steady
41 yrs 33rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Boomiin North Talwood +5.1 pts higher in Boomi gap steady
7.7% 85th pct 2.7% 57th pct
Aged 65+ in Boomiin North Talwood +6.4 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
18.4% 48th pct 24.8% 74th pct
Under 15 in Boomiin North Talwood +0.4 pts higher in North Talwood gap steady
16.4% 45th pct 16.8% 48th pct
De facto in Boomiin North Talwood +8.8 pts higher in North Talwood gap steady
10.3% 35th pct 19.1% 86th pct

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +8.4 pts ▸ 34.5%
18.8% Young adults (25–44) +12.1 pts ▸ 31.0%
18.4% Seniors (65+) +6.4 pts ▸ 24.8%
16.4% Children (0–14) +0.4 pts ▸ 16.8%
14.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 9.7%

Marital status

45.9% Married ◂ +9.5 pts 36.5%
34.3% Never married +10.5 pts ▸ 44.8%
9.9% Widowed ◂ +2.6 pts 7.3%
8.7% Divorced ◂ +5.6 pts 3.1%
2.9% Separated +3.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Age & sex structure

Boomi North Talwood

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boomiin North Talwood +0.3 pts higher in Boomi gap narrowing
3.9% 17th pct 3.5% 16th pct

Country of birth

59.4% Australia +22.9 pts ▸ 82.3%
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

34.3% English +13.5 pts ▸ 47.8%
25.1% Australian ◂ +0.3 pts 24.8%
12.6% Irish +3.4 pts ▸ 15.9%
6.3% Scottish +3.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Italian +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% German +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boomiin North Talwood +1.6 pts higher in North Talwood gap steady
1.9% 39th pct 3.5% 51st pct
Limited English in Boomiin North Talwood even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

59.9% English only +23.3 pts ▸ 83.2%
0.0% Italian +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Boomiin North Talwood +9.0 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
24.6% 14th pct 33.6% 31st pct

Religious affiliation

38.6% Christianity +10.9 pts ▸ 49.6%
37.7% Not stated ◂ +21.8 pts 15.9%
24.6% No religion +9.0 pts ▸ 33.6%
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

Year 12 in Boomiin North Talwood +18.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
25.6% 8th pct 43.8% 47th pct
Bachelor+ in Boomiin North Talwood +10.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
2.3% 6th pct 12.5% 41st pct
Schools/1k kids in Boomiin North Talwood
29.41 94th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Boomiin North Talwood even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Boomiin North Talwood +12 larger in North Talwood
7 0th pct 19 4th pct
ICSEA in Boomiin North Talwood +110 higher in North Talwood
770 4th pct 880 11th pct

Highest year of school

25.6% Year 12 +18.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
19.6% Year 10 +2.8 pts ▸ 22.5%
11.9% Year 9 or below +2.7 pts ▸ 14.6%
3.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

Highest qualification level

16.0% Certificate III / IV +8.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
3.8% Bachelor degree +14.0 pts ▸ 17.8%
12.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.4 pts 8.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.6% Engineering & related +17.8 pts ▸ 24.4%
12.3% Management & commerce ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Health +7.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
7.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.9 pts 6.7%
0.0% Society & culture +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Education ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boomiin North Talwood +$109 higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
$562 19th pct $671 36th pct
Household income in Boomiin North Talwood +$468 higher in Boomi gap steady
$1,343 36th pct $875 9th pct
Family income in Boomiin North Talwood +$168 higher in Boomi gap narrowing
$1,792 43rd pct $1,624 34th pct
High earners in Boomiin North Talwood +4.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 27th pct
High-income homes in Boomiin North Talwood +8.2 pts higher in Boomi gap widening
8.2% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

34.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.6 pts 6.1%
18.4% Under $650 +4.1 pts ▸ 22.4%
22.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.2 pts 12.2%
8.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.8% Under $650 +8.8 pts ▸ 39.6%
14.0% $650–$1,499 +10.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
6.4% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boomiin North Talwood +8.0 pts higher in North Talwood
15.0% 7th pct 23.0% 23rd pct
Mental health in Boomiin North Talwood +1.8 pts higher in Boomi
5.3% 26th pct 3.5% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Boomiin North Talwood +1.9 pts higher in Boomi gap narrowing
6.3% 68th pct 4.4% 47th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Arthritis +3.0 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.8% Asthma +3.0 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.4% Other condition +6.4 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.3% Mental health ◂ +1.8 pts 3.5%
2.9% Diabetes +1.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.3% Lung condition ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.5% None +14.9 pts ▸ 58.4%
6.3% One condition +12.3 pts ▸ 18.6%
6.3% Three or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boomiin North Talwood +3.4 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
17.4% 47th pct 20.8% 62nd pct
Unpaid carers in Boomiin North Talwood +6.9 pts higher in Boomi gap widening
11.0% 33rd pct 4.2% 8th pct
Unpaid child care in Boomiin North Talwood +7.8 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
15.1% 13th pct 22.9% 38th pct
Defence service in Boomiin North Talwood +2.6 pts higher in North Talwood
1.8% 39th pct 4.3% 75th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boomiin North Talwood +4.9 pts higher in North Talwood gap steady
18.0% 18th pct 22.9% 42nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Boomiin North Talwood +13 larger in Boomi
16 64th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Boomiin North Talwood +8 yrs older in North Talwood
32 yrs 69th pct 40 yrs 78th pct
Median income in Boomiin North Talwood +$400 higher in North Talwood
$749 60th pct $1,149 86th pct
Household income in Boomiin North Talwood +$275 higher in North Talwood
$1,124 23rd pct $1,399 37th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boomiin North Talwood +0.6 larger in Boomi gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Boomiin North Talwood +17.9 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
6.7% 27th pct 24.6% 92nd pct
Living alone in Boomiin North Talwood +12.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
40.8% 92nd pct 53.1% 100th pct

Family composition

68.6% Couples with children ◂ +40.7 pts 27.9%
25.7% Couples without children +8.7 pts ▸ 34.4%
6.7% One-parent families +17.9 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.8% 1 person +12.2 pts ▸ 53.1%
24.5% 2 people +2.0 pts ▸ 26.5%
14.3% 4 people +4.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
12.2% 6 or more ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% 3 people even 10.2%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boomiin North Talwood +$37 higher in North Talwood
$133 11th pct $170 18th pct
Mortgage in Boomiin North Talwood +$15 higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
$517 2nd pct $532 2nd pct
People / bedroom in Boomiin North Talwood +0.20 higher in Boomi gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Boomiin North Talwood +4.1 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
8.2% 20th pct 12.2% 35th pct
Owned outright in Boomiin North Talwood +8.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
51.0% 77th pct 59.2% 89th pct
Separate houses in Boomiin North Talwood +4.1 pts higher in Boomi gap steady
85.7% 26th pct 81.6% 21st pct
3+ bedrooms in Boomiin North Talwood even gap narrowing
61.2% 14th pct 61.2% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.0% Owned outright +8.2 pts ▸ 59.2%
26.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.2 pts 16.3%
10.2% Other tenure +4.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.2% Rented +4.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.7% Separate house ◂ +4.1 pts 81.6%
10.2% Other dwelling ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

28.6% 3 bedrooms +12.2 pts ▸ 40.8%
20.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 12.2%
14.3% 2 bedrooms +4.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
12.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 8.2%
10.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.0 pts 8.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

75.0% Under $200 ◂ +8.3 pts 66.7%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +46.2 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

No car in Boomiin North Talwood even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Boomiin North Talwood +16.1 pts higher in Boomi gap widening
22.1% 65th pct 6.0% 13th pct
PT commute in Boomiin North Talwood +4.4 pts higher in Boomi gap steady
4.4% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Boomiin North Talwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boomiin North Talwood even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boomiin North Talwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boomiin North Talwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.6% Car (driver) +17.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
22.1% Worked at home ◂ +16.1 pts 6.0%
10.3% Walked +1.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.4% Car (passenger) +2.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.2 pts 34.0%
25.5% 4 or more ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
15.7% 1 vehicle +7.7 pts ▸ 23.4%
13.7% 3 vehicles +7.6 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boomiin North Talwood +3.2 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
18.9% 13th pct 22.1% 21st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boomiin North Talwood +1.3 pts higher in North Talwood gap narrowing
4.3% 60th pct 5.6% 74th pct
Participation in Boomiin North Talwood +15.6 pts higher in North Talwood gap widening
40.7% 10th pct 56.3% 36th pct
Full-time in Boomiin North Talwood +4.6 pts higher in North Talwood gap steady
79.4% 96th pct 84.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

58.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.2 pts ▸ 66.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Retail trade +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.9% Education & training ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

44.1% Managers ◂ +4.1 pts 40.0%
14.7% Labourers +19.3 pts ▸ 34.0%
11.8% Professionals +0.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 10.0%
7.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boomiin North Talwood +0.2 higher in Boomi
2.6 70th pct 2.4 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boomiin North Talwood even
2.7 71st pct 2.7 70th pct
15-min city in Boomiin North Talwood +2.1 pts higher in Boomi
54.5% 81st pct 52.3% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Boomiin North Talwood +0.7 pts higher in Boomi
54.5% 81st pct 53.8% 80th pct
Walk to transit in Boomiin North Talwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boomiin North Talwood +2.1 pts higher in Boomi
54.5% 77th pct 52.3% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Boomiin North Talwood +54.5 pts higher in Boomi
54.5% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boomiin North Talwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boomiin North Talwood +13.6 more in North Talwood
48.3 81st pct 61.9 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Boomiin North Talwood even
0 9th pct 0 10th pct
Mean slope in Boomiin North Talwood +0.1 pts higher in North Talwood
2.8% 10th pct 2.9% 11th pct

Compare Boomi with nearby areas

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Compare North Talwood with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boomi vs North Talwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10487/boomi/vs/SAL32184/north-talwood