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Queens Pinch vs Riverlea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.7 km apart · Queens Pinch profile · Riverlea profile

Queens Pinch Riverlea

Queens Pinch and Riverlea are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics; Queens Pinch has a much younger feel, with 31.8% of people under 15 and a typical resident aged 41, while Riverlea is far older, with a typical resident aged 62 and 34.4% aged 65 and over. This age gap is reflected in the homes, as Queens Pinch has far more people per home (3.3) and higher typical weekly household incomes of $1,625, compared to $962 in Riverlea.

The gap in people moving into these areas has widened since the last census, with 41.5% of Queens Pinch residents arriving in the last five years compared to 31.3% in Riverlea. Despite this, the two areas share several traits, such as having no public transport stops and nearly identical rates of people completing Year 12. Both areas also sit well below the national figure for people using a language other than English at home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +12 larger in Queens Pinch gap steady
44 25th pct 32 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 44
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 32
Median age in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +21 yrs older in Riverlea gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 62 yrs 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in Queens Pinchin Riverlea 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%
Aged 65+ in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +25.3 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
9.1% 14th pct 34.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.4%
Under 15 in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +31.8 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
31.8% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

9.1% Older adults (45–64) +40.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.1% Seniors (65+) +25.3 pts ▸ 34.4%
31.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.3 pts 9.4%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +17.0 pts 45.5%
31.3% Never married ◂ +7.0 pts 24.2%
0.0% Divorced +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Queens Pinch Riverlea

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

  • 85+ in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Riverlea: 12.1% males, 9.1% females
  • 65–69 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 9.1% females
  • 60–64 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Riverlea: 21.2% males, 24.2% females
  • 55–59 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 12.1% females
  • 40–44 in Queens Pinch: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Riverlea: 12.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 11.1% females; 20–24 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Queens Pinch: 14.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Queens Pinch: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Riverlea: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +25.0 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Country of birth

86.4% Australia ◂ +23.9 pts 62.5%
0.0% England +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
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

38.6% English +14.5 pts ▸ 53.1%
47.7% Australian ◂ +13.4 pts 34.4%
20.5% Scottish ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
11.4% Irish +1.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.4% German ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
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

Other language in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Queens Pinchin Riverlea 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

93.2% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Queens Pinchin Riverlea +32.1 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
27.3% 18th pct 59.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%

Religious affiliation

63.6% Christianity ◂ +13.6 pts 50.0%
27.3% No religion +32.1 pts ▸ 59.4%
20.5% Not stated ◂ +20.5 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +0.6 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
40.0% 37th pct 39.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%
Bachelor+ in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +2.7 pts higher in Riverlea gap narrowing
9.4% 27th pct 12.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.7% Year 10 ◂ +1.2 pts 45.5%
40.0% Year 12 ◂ +0.6 pts 39.4%
16.7% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 12.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
20.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Bachelor degree +5.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
12.5% Engineering & related +14.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
12.5% Agriculture & environment +5.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.5% Health +5.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Education +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.5% Society & culture ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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 Queens Pinchin Riverlea +$37 higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
$612 26th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $612
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +$663 higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $962 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $962
Family income in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +$209 higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
$1,625 34th pct $1,416 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,833
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
High earners in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +12.5 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
12.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Under $650 +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.9% Under $650 ◂ +7.5 pts 39.4%
34.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.3 pts 9.1%
21.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.8 pts 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +16.5 pts higher in Riverlea
27.3% 42nd pct 43.8% 95th pct
Mental health in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +6.8 pts higher in Queens Pinch
6.8% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Queens Pinchin Riverlea 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%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Arthritis ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma +8.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
6.8% Lung condition ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.8% None +2.6 pts ▸ 59.4%
27.3% One condition +7.1 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Two conditions +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +7.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
31.3% 87th pct 24.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Unpaid carers in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +0.5 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
15.6% 76th pct 15.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +5.7 pts higher in Riverlea gap narrowing
12.5% 10th pct 18.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Defence service in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +9.7 pts higher in Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 95th pct
Housework 15h+ in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +4.3 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
40.6% 96th pct 36.4% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
9 yrs 3rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +1.5 larger in Queens Pinch gap widening
3.3 91st pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
25.8% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Family composition

38.7% Couples without children +26.0 pts ▸ 64.7%
41.9% Couples with children ◂ +18.4 pts 23.5%
25.8% One-parent families ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

76.9% 2 people ◂ +26.9 pts 50.0%
0.0% 1 person +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +$1,582 higher in Queens Pinch
$2,847 91st pct $1,265 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,847
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,265
People / bedroom in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +0.40 higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

30.8% Owned outright +63.7 pts ▸ 94.4%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage +10.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Rented even 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

0.0% 2 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +18.4 pts 27.8%
38.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.8 pts 16.7%
23.1% 5 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

35.0% 87th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) ◂ +23.8 pts 41.2%
35.0% Worked at home ◂ +5.6 pts 29.4%
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

60.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +32.2 pts 27.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
30.0% 4 or more ◂ +13.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +10.2 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
41.5% 81st pct 31.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +11.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
62.5% 57th pct 51.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%
80.0% 97th pct —

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 23.5%
20.0% Mining ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.0 pts 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.0% Managers +32.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% Professionals +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Sales workers +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
25.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Labourers ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Queens Pinchin Riverlea even
0 8th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Queens Pinchin Riverlea +6.7 pts higher in Riverlea
11.7% 87th pct 18.4% 97th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Queens Pinch vs Riverlea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13308/queens-pinch/vs/SAL13381/riverlea