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Albion vs Cambridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 108 km apart · Albion profile · Cambridge profile

Albion Cambridge

Albion (Richmond - Qld) and Cambridge (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas. The most striking differences are in age and income. Residents are far older in Cambridge (Qld), where the typical age is 46 compared to just 30 in Albion (Richmond - Qld). Income is also far higher in Cambridge (Qld), where the typical weekly personal income is $1,375, compared to $833 in Albion (Richmond - Qld).

These two places share a similar landscape and lack of infrastructure, with both being completely car-dependent. While both are very quiet, the gap in typical household income remains significant, with Cambridge (Qld) sitting well higher at $2,874 per week compared to $2,250 in Albion (Richmond - Qld).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Albionin Cambridge +20 larger in Albion gap narrowing
34 21st pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16
  • First area, 2021: 34
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Albionin Cambridge +16 yrs older in Cambridge gap narrowing
30 yrs 5th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Albionin Cambridge
8.8% 86th pct
0.0% 0th pct
23.5% 86th pct
33.3% 100th pct

Age structure

26.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

59.3% Never married ◂ +59.3 pts 0.0%
48.1% Married ◂ +2.7 pts 45.5%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

97.1% Australia +2.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

61.8% Australian ◂ +33.2 pts 28.6%
20.6% English +29.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.7% German ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Scottish ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Irish ◂ +8.8 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 Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

102.9% English only ◂ +2.9 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 Albionin Cambridge
23.5% 13th pct

Religious affiliation

79.4% Christianity ◂ +43.7 pts 35.7%
23.5% No religion +12.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
8.8% Not stated ◂ +8.8 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

63.0% 84th pct
14.8% 51st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Albionin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.0% Year 12 ◂ +26.6 pts 36.4%
37.0% Year 10 +17.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
14.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

53.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.3 pts 50.0%
26.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.7% Education ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Health ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Creative arts ◂ +20.0 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Albionin Cambridge +$542 higher in Cambridge gap widening
$833 64th pct $1,375 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: $649
  • First area, 2021: $833
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Household income in Albionin Cambridge +$624 higher in Cambridge gap narrowing
$2,250 86th pct $2,874 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,499
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,874
Family income in Albionin Cambridge +$1,249 higher in Cambridge gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $2,874 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,499
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,874
High earners in Albionin Cambridge
14.8% 79th pct

Personal income distribution

40.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 36.4%
29.6% Under $650 ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
14.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Albionin Cambridge
20.6% 15th pct
Mental health in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 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% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.5% None ◂ +5.0 pts 71.4%
11.8% One condition +16.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Albionin Cambridge
37.0% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Albionin Cambridge
18.5% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Albionin Cambridge
44.4% 98th pct
Defence service in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Albionin Cambridge
44.4% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Albionin Cambridge +3 larger in Albion
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Albionin Cambridge
$2,500 100th pct
Household income in Albionin Cambridge
$2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Albionin Cambridge +0.8 larger in Albion
3.5 95th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
9.7% 43rd pct

Family composition

83.9% Couples with children ◂ +83.9 pts 0.0%
22.6% Couples without children +44.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
9.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Albionin Cambridge +0.30 higher in Albion
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Albionin Cambridge
48.1% 96th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Albionin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Albionin Cambridge even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Albionin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

48.1% Worked at home ◂ +20.9 pts 27.3%
25.9% Car (driver) +10.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Albionin Cambridge
52.8% 92nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Albionin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Albionin Cambridge
100.0% 100th pct
70.4% 88th pct

Industries people work in

40.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +59.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Retail 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Labourers +57.9 pts ▸ 72.7%
40.7% Managers ◂ +4.4 pts 36.4%
14.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Professionals ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Albionin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Albionin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Albionin Cambridge +0.5 pts higher in Albion
2.6% 6th pct 2.1% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Albion vs Cambridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30025/albion/vs/SAL30497/cambridge