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Gearys Flat vs Upper Rollands Plains

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.0 km apart · Gearys Flat profile · Upper Rollands Plains profile

Gearys Flat Upper Rollands Plains

Upper Rollands Plains and Gearys Flat are neighbouring rural areas, though Gearys Flat is sparsely populated with only 3 residents. Upper Rollands Plains has a typical resident aged 44, while residents in Gearys Flat are far older with a typical age of 73. There are also large gaps in finances; typical weekly family income is far higher in Upper Rollands Plains at $1,375 compared to $725 in Gearys Flat, and typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Upper Rollands Plains at $1,755.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack basic walkable amenities like groceries or health services. They also share similar home sizes, with about 3 people per household. These two places have remained very similar in their lack of public transport, though the gap in typical incomes between them has widened since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +147 larger in Upper Rollands Plains gap steady
3 2nd pct 150 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2011: 379
  • Second area, 2016: 147
  • Second area, 2021: 150
Median age in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +29 yrs older in Gearys Flat
73 yrs 100th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
  • First area, 2021: 73 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 44 yrs
3.3% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
26.0% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%
22.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
6.7% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +26.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

Marital status

0.0% Married +53.4 pts ▸ 53.4%
0.0% Never married +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Divorced +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

2.0% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +93.3 pts ▸ 93.3%
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

166.7% Australian ◂ +110.0 pts 56.7%
0.0% English +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% Scottish +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Irish +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Italian 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

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.7 pts 91.3%
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

30.0% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +61.3 pts ▸ 61.3%
0.0% No religion +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Not stated +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%
12.1% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
29.41 94th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +1 more in Upper Rollands Plains
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
24 7th pct
939 22nd pct

Highest year of school

166.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +147.4 pts 19.3%
0.0% Year 12 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Year 10 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Year 11 +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Income

Personal income in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +$169 higher in Upper Rollands Plains
$350 0th pct $519 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $402
  • Second area, 2016: $412
  • Second area, 2021: $519
Household income in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +$218 higher in Upper Rollands Plains
$1,125 21st pct $1,343 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $931
  • Second area, 2016: $749
  • Second area, 2021: $1,343
Family income in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +$650 higher in Upper Rollands Plains
$725 0th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,274
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
5.2% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
12.8% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%

Personal income distribution

100.0% Under $650 ◂ +46.6 pts 53.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.8 pts ▸ 32.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

26.7% 39th pct
6.0% 30th pct
8.0% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Other condition +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Heart disease +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Mental health +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Diabetes +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Lung condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Asthma +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +64.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
0.0% One condition +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Two conditions +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

13.8% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
14.7% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
29.3% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%
5.3% 83rd pct
28.4% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +5 larger in Upper Rollands Plains
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
61 yrs 95th pct
$900 73rd pct
$575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +0.1 larger in Upper Rollands Plains
3.0 86th pct 3.1 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1
22.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
19.1% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$320 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $250
  • Second area, 2016: $320
  • Second area, 2021: $320
Mortgage in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +$975 higher in Upper Rollands Plains
$780 9th pct $1,755 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: $780
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,777
  • Second area, 2021: $1,755
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
27.7% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
51.1% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.1%
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 95.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
80.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.9%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
24.2% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

33.6% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.6%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
53.4% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.4%
54.8% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.8%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 33rd pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +4.2 pts higher in Upper Rollands Plains
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 59th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +326.7 more in Gearys Flat
333.3 97th pct 6.7 33rd pct
Intersections/km² in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains even
0 16th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Gearys Flatin Upper Rollands Plains +6.6 pts higher in Upper Rollands Plains
2.2% 0th pct 8.8% 75th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gearys Flat vs Upper Rollands Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11599/gearys-flat/vs/SAL14061/upper-rollands-plains