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Maddens Plains vs Stanwell Tops

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Maddens Plains profile · Stanwell Tops profile

Maddens Plains Stanwell Tops

Stanwell Tops and Maddens Plains are neighbouring areas with very different scales. Stanwell Tops has 517 people, while Maddens Plains is sparsely populated with only 8 residents. Stanwell Tops is more connected, with a walkability score of 3.0 (mostly car-dependent) and 90.5% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Maddens Plains is car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no homes within walking distance of transit. However, Maddens Plains has a much higher typical weekly personal income of $1,449 compared to $962 in Stanwell Tops.

Everyday life is similar in both places when it comes to the commute, as the drive time to the city is nearly the same at 46 to 48 minutes. Both areas are isolated from basic services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While Stanwell Tops has more public transport options and a higher number of parks within walking distance, both areas sit well below the national figure for accessibility to a 15-minute city.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +509 larger in Stanwell Tops gap steady
8 6th pct 517 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2011: 471
  • Second area, 2016: 495
  • Second area, 2021: 517
Median age in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +2 yrs older in Maddens Plains gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
12.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
22.6% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
11.1% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Age structure

37.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.3 pts 24.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +39.5 pts 60.5%
0.0% Never married +30.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Divorced +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Separated +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

10.8% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Country of birth

87.5% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 86.3%
0.0% England +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
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

62.5% Australian ◂ +15.7 pts 46.8%
0.0% English +45.6 pts ▸ 45.6%
37.5% Scottish ◂ +26.7 pts 10.8%
0.0% Irish +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% German +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Italian +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Chinese +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

3.1% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

75.0% English only +19.4 pts ▸ 94.4%
0.0% Arabic +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Mandarin 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

38.7% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%

Religious affiliation

62.5% No religion ◂ +23.8 pts 38.7%
0.0% Christianity +56.5 pts ▸ 56.5%
37.5% Not stated ◂ +33.4 pts 4.1%
0.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

63.4% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.4%
28.5% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +4 more in Maddens Plains
8 77th pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +64 larger in Maddens Plains
199 37th pct 135 31st pct
ICSEA in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +39 higher in Maddens Plains
1,095 90th pct 1,056 80th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +63.4 pts ▸ 63.4%
0.0% Year 10 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Year 11 +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Education +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Society & culture +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Health +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Creative arts +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +$487 higher in Maddens Plains gap widening
$1,449 97th pct $962 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: $333
  • First area, 2021: $1,449
  • Second area, 2011: $758
  • Second area, 2016: $821
  • Second area, 2021: $962
Household income in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +$86 higher in Maddens Plains gap narrowing
$2,749 93rd pct $2,663 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,904
  • Second area, 2016: $2,360
  • Second area, 2021: $2,663
Family income in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +$19 higher in Stanwell Tops gap narrowing
$2,750 88th pct $2,769 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $900
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $2,191
  • Second area, 2016: $2,511
  • Second area, 2021: $2,769
18.8% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
35.5% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%

Personal income distribution

100.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +76.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +34.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% Under $650 +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Health & Disability

28.2% 47th pct
7.0% 39th pct
3.9% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Arthritis +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Asthma +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Mental health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Diabetes +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.5% None +27.1 pts ▸ 64.6%
0.0% One condition +20.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% Two conditions +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Three or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Community Participation

22.0% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
16.8% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
37.8% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%
2.0% 41st pct
32.0% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
20 yrs 25th pct
$575 43rd pct
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +0.5 larger in Stanwell Tops gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
5.0% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
14.5% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +32.2 pts 67.8%
0.0% Couples without children +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% One-parent families +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +$50 higher in Stanwell Tops gap widening
$600 100th pct $650 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $221
  • First area, 2021: $600
  • Second area, 2011: $255
  • Second area, 2016: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $650
$2,625 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,600
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,625
People / bedroom in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +0.10 higher in Stanwell Tops gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
13.9% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
39.8% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
98.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.8%
88.6% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.6%

Transport & Vehicles

1.8% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
39.8% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +11 more in Stanwell Tops
0 0th pct 11 81st pct
Stops/1k in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +21.28 more in Stanwell Tops
0.00 0th pct 21.28 93rd pct
Departures/1k in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +1,063.8 more in Stanwell Tops
0.0 0th pct 1,063.8 87th pct
PT routes in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +2 more in Stanwell Tops
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
2 14th pct
Drive to city in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +2 longer in Maddens Plains
48 37th pct 46 36th pct

Migration & Movement

27.7% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
8.9% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Jobs & Industry

1.9% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
65.5% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
50.8% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +2.3 higher in Stanwell Tops
0.7 57th pct 3.0 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +1.3 more in Stanwell Tops
0.8 58th pct 2.1 67th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +90.5 pts higher in Stanwell Tops
0.0% 0th pct 90.5% 84th pct
Walk to school in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +41.7 pts higher in Maddens Plains
41.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +77.4 pts higher in Stanwell Tops
16.7% 51st pct 94.1% 82nd pct
Walk to health in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +842.1 more in Maddens Plains
875.0 100th pct 32.9 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +13 higher in Stanwell Tops
12 72nd pct 25 74th pct
Mean slope in Maddens Plainsin Stanwell Tops +4.1 pts higher in Maddens Plains
11.0% 85th pct 6.9% 62nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Maddens Plains vs Stanwell Tops [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12448/maddens-plains/vs/SAL13669/stanwell-tops