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Boonah vs Deans Marsh

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.4 km apart · Boonah profile · Deans Marsh profile

Boonah Deans Marsh

Deans Marsh and Boonah (Vic.) are neighbouring rural areas, though Deans Marsh is more populous with 368 residents compared to just 18 in Boonah (Vic.). Deans Marsh has more local infrastructure, including one school, and is more walkable for some residents, with 30.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Typical weekly household income is well higher in Deans Marsh at $1,731, while the figure in Boonah (Vic.) is much lower at $1,125.

Life in both places is heavily reliant on cars, as both are rated as car-dependent. They also share a total lack of nearby public transport, with no homes in either area within a 10-minute walk of a stop and no health services accessible on foot. While Deans Marsh has slightly older residents, the typical age is very similar across both areas, sitting at 47 and 46 years respectively.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boonahin Deans Marsh +350 larger in Deans Marsh gap widening
18 13th pct 368 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 21
  • First area, 2021: 18
  • Second area, 2011: 373
  • Second area, 2016: 269
  • Second area, 2021: 368
Median age in Boonahin Deans Marsh +1 yrs older in Deans Marsh gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Boonahin Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
18.5% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
17.4% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
21.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Age structure

22.2% Older adults (45–64) +12.6 pts ▸ 34.8%
33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.1 pts 22.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

Marital status

52.9% Never married ◂ +13.4 pts 39.5%
29.4% Married +14.4 pts ▸ 43.8%
17.6% Divorced ◂ +7.2 pts 10.5%
0.0% Separated +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boonahin Deans Marsh
13.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Country of birth

88.9% Australia ◂ +17.7 pts 71.2%
0.0% England +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

55.6% English ◂ +10.7 pts 44.8%
27.8% Australian +1.8 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Scottish +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
16.7% Irish ◂ +2.8 pts 13.9%
0.0% German +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Italian +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Dutch +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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 Boonahin Deans Marsh
4.1% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Limited English in Boonahin Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

77.8% English only +4.8 pts ▸ 82.6%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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

60.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.6%

Religious affiliation

77.8% No religion ◂ +17.2 pts 60.6%
22.2% Christianity ◂ +0.5 pts 21.7%
0.0% Not stated +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Islam +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

57.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.2%
26.8% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Schools/1k kids in Boonahin Deans Marsh
15.63 84th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Boonahin Deans Marsh +1 more in Deans Marsh
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
52 17th pct
1,045 77th pct

Highest year of school

86.7% Year 12 ◂ +29.4 pts 57.2%
0.0% Year 10 +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Year 11 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Highest qualification level

63.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +42.5 pts 21.2%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Society & culture ◂ +27.4 pts 9.0%
27.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +23.7 pts 3.6%
0.0% Health +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Engineering & related +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Creative arts +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Education +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boonahin Deans Marsh +$164 higher in Deans Marsh gap widening
$668 35th pct $832 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $574
  • First area, 2021: $668
  • Second area, 2011: $533
  • Second area, 2016: $691
  • Second area, 2021: $832
Household income in Boonahin Deans Marsh +$606 higher in Deans Marsh gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,731 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,074
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $947
  • Second area, 2016: $1,162
  • Second area, 2021: $1,731
Family income in Boonahin Deans Marsh +$662 higher in Deans Marsh
$1,374 19th pct $2,036 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2011: $979
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $2,036
11.8% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
High-income homes in Boonahin Deans Marsh
17.6% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
30.0% $650–$1,499 +2.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Under $650 +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Personal income distribution

35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 30.4%
23.5% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 33.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boonahin Deans Marsh
24.5% 28th pct
Mental health in Boonahin Deans Marsh
6.5% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Boonahin Deans Marsh
4.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Asthma +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Heart disease +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Lung condition +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Stroke +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +6.6 pts 60.1%
27.8% One condition ◂ +11.5 pts 16.3%
0.0% Two conditions +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Three or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Community Participation

29.1% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Unpaid carers in Boonahin Deans Marsh
16.0% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Unpaid child care in Boonahin Deans Marsh
28.8% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
Defence service in Boonahin Deans Marsh
2.7% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boonahin Deans Marsh
25.2% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
63 yrs 97th pct
Median income in Boonahin Deans Marsh
$575 43rd pct
Household income in Boonahin Deans Marsh
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boonahin Deans Marsh +0.2 larger in Deans Marsh gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
17.4% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
18.4% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%

Family composition

69.2% Couples with children ◂ +21.2 pts 48.1%
46.2% Couples without children ◂ +10.1 pts 36.0%
23.1% One-parent families ◂ +5.6 pts 17.4%
0.0% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +14.0 pts ▸ 44.0%
30.0% 1 person ◂ +11.6 pts 18.4%
30.0% 3 people ◂ +18.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% 4 people +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% 5 people +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boonahin Deans Marsh +$62 higher in Boonah
$350 71st pct $288 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $100
  • Second area, 2016: $175
  • Second area, 2021: $288
Mortgage in Boonahin Deans Marsh +$371 higher in Boonah
$1,850 64th pct $1,479 40th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,850
  • Second area, 2011: $1,395
  • Second area, 2016: $1,419
  • Second area, 2021: $1,479
People / bedroom in Boonahin Deans Marsh +0.10 higher in Boonah gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
9.6% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Owned outright in Boonahin Deans Marsh
40.8% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Separate houses in Boonahin Deans Marsh
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 97.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
84.8% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 77.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.8%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +44.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% Owned outright +40.8 pts ▸ 40.8%
0.0% Rented +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Not stated +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +22.8 pts ▸ 52.8%
40.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.0 pts 16.0%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 24.0%
0.0% 5 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Boonahin Deans Marsh
29.0% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Boonahin Deans Marsh +14 longer in Boonah
111 75th pct 97 67th pct

How people get to work

85.7% Worked at home ◂ +56.7 pts 29.0%
57.1% Car (driver) ◂ +11.7 pts 45.5%
0.0% Walked +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

90.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +44.6 pts 45.4%
50.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +28.2 pts 21.8%
0.0% 4 or more +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boonahin Deans Marsh
28.4% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Recent arrivals in Boonahin Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

2.2% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Participation in Boonahin Deans Marsh
58.5% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.5%
42.6% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%

Industries people work in

71.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +55.5 pts 15.9%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Construction +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Education & training +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Retail trade +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Other services +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Occupations people work in

85.7% Professionals ◂ +61.9 pts 23.9%
0.0% Managers +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Labourers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Sales workers +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boonahin Deans Marsh +1.5 higher in Deans Marsh
0.0 0th pct 1.5 62nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Boonahin Deans Marsh +1.5 more in Deans Marsh
0.0 0th pct 1.5 63rd pct
15-min city in Boonahin Deans Marsh +24.8 pts higher in Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct 24.8% 73rd pct
Walk to shops in Boonahin Deans Marsh +30.2 pts higher in Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct 30.2% 74th pct
Walk to transit in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boonahin Deans Marsh +27.5 pts higher in Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct 27.5% 67th pct
Walk to a park in Boonahin Deans Marsh +36.3 pts higher in Deans Marsh
0.0% 0th pct 36.3% 60th pct
Walk to health in Boonahin Deans Marsh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boonahin Deans Marsh +28.4 more in Boonah
55.6 84th pct 27.2 71st pct
Intersections/km² in Boonahin Deans Marsh +0 higher in Deans Marsh
0 40th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Boonahin Deans Marsh +6.0 pts higher in Boonah
13.0% 89th pct 7.0% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boonah vs Deans Marsh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20293/boonah/vs/SAL20723/deans-marsh