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Allan vs Toolburra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.6 km apart · Allan profile · Toolburra profile

Allan Toolburra

Allan and Toolburra are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Toolburra has a much larger First Nations population at 17.9% compared to 6.6% in Allan, and typical First Nations household incomes are far higher in Toolburra at $2,624 compared to $474 in Allan. Toolburra is also more diverse, with 21.4% of people born overseas and 12.5% using a language other than English at home, while these figures are 3.3% and 0.0% in Allan. In contrast, Allan has a higher share of residents with mental health conditions (15.4% versus 0.0%) and long-term health conditions (34.1% versus 19.6%).

Daily life is very similar in both places, as neither has public transport and both have the same number of people per bedroom. They also share an identical unemployment rate of 0.0% and nearly the same proportion of volunteers. While Allan is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 44 compared to 40 in Toolburra, both areas are situated about 117 minutes from the city.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Allanin Toolburra +35 larger in Allan gap narrowing
91 39th pct 56 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 87
  • First area, 2021: 91
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 56
Median age in Allanin Toolburra +4 yrs older in Allan gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Allanin Toolburra +11.3 pts higher in Toolburra gap steady
6.6% 80th pct 17.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
Aged 65+ in Allanin Toolburra +9.5 pts higher in Allan gap narrowing
22.0% 64th pct 12.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Under 15 in Allanin Toolburra +1.5 pts higher in Toolburra gap steady
25.3% 88th pct 26.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
De facto in Allanin Toolburra +16.0 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
5.6% 12th pct 21.6% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

Age structure

27.5% Older adults (45–64) +13.6 pts ▸ 41.1%
25.3% Children (0–14) +1.5 pts ▸ 26.8%
22.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.5 pts 12.5%
16.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.8 pts 10.7%
12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.7 pts 5.4%

Marital status

70.1% Married ◂ +18.0 pts 52.2%
13.0% Never married +17.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
10.4% Divorced +2.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Allan Toolburra

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

  • 85+ in Allan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Allan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Allan: 3.5% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Allan: 0.0% males, 7.0% females; 70–74 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Allan: 3.5% males, 3.5% females; 65–69 in Toolburra: 9.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Allan: 3.5% males, 5.8% females; 60–64 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Allan: 3.5% males, 8.1% females; 55–59 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 9.8% females
  • 50–54 in Allan: 0.0% males, 7.0% females; 50–54 in Toolburra: 7.3% males, 9.8% females
  • 45–49 in Allan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Toolburra: 7.3% males, 7.3% females
  • 40–44 in Allan: 4.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Allan: 4.7% males, 5.8% females; 35–39 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Allan: 4.7% males, 4.7% females; 30–34 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 9.8% females
  • 25–29 in Allan: 4.7% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 7.3% females
  • 20–24 in Allan: 0.0% males, 4.7% females; 20–24 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Allan: 0.0% males, 3.5% females; 15–19 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Allan: 10.5% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Toolburra: 12.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Allan: 0.0% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Toolburra: 0.0% males, 12.2% females
  • 0–4 in Allan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Toolburra: 7.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Allanin Toolburra +18.1 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
3.3% 15th pct 21.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

Country of birth

96.7% Australia ◂ +19.9 pts 76.8%
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

53.8% Australian ◂ +36.0 pts 17.9%
27.5% English +20.7 pts ▸ 48.2%
18.7% Irish +6.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.5% Scottish ◂ +11.1 pts 5.4%
6.6% Italian ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% German ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Allanin Toolburra +12.5 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Limited English in Allanin Toolburra +8.9 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Language used at home

98.9% English only ◂ +25.7 pts 73.2%
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 Allanin Toolburra +4.7 pts higher in Allan gap widening
29.7% 23rd pct 25.0% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Religious affiliation

62.6% Christianity ◂ +0.1 pts 62.5%
29.7% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 25.0%
3.3% Not stated +12.8 pts ▸ 16.1%
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 Allanin Toolburra +1.8 pts higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
32.4% 17th pct 34.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%
Bachelor+ in Allanin Toolburra +3.9 pts higher in Allan gap widening
10.4% 31st pct 6.5% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Allanin Toolburra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.3 pts 31.7%
32.4% Year 12 +1.8 pts ▸ 34.1%
19.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.6 pts 17.1%
5.6% Year 11 +6.6 pts ▸ 12.2%

Highest qualification level

57.5% Certificate III / IV +2.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
12.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.5 pts 12.0%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Engineering & related ◂ +8.0 pts 12.0%
12.5% Education ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Health ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Society & culture ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Management & commerce ◂ +7.5 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Allanin Toolburra +$75 higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
$758 51st pct $833 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $545
  • First area, 2021: $758
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $833
Household income in Allanin Toolburra +$313 higher in Toolburra gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Allanin Toolburra +$188 higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
$1,687 37th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $974
  • First area, 2021: $1,687
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Allanin Toolburra +1.3 pts higher in Allan gap widening
7.8% 49th pct 6.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
High-income homes in Allanin Toolburra
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

45.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.2 pts 23.5%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +3.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.5% Under $650 +24.1 pts ▸ 56.5%
36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 34.8%
20.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.3 pts 6.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Allanin Toolburra +14.4 pts higher in Allan
34.1% 74th pct 19.6% 13th pct
Mental health in Allanin Toolburra +15.4 pts higher in Allan
15.4% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Allanin Toolburra even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Mental health ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
14.3% Other condition ◂ +8.9 pts 5.4%
8.8% Arthritis +1.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.7% Asthma ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 5.4%
4.4% Diabetes ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.0% None +8.2 pts ▸ 64.3%
26.4% One condition ◂ +3.2 pts 23.2%
4.4% Two conditions +2.7 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.3% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Allanin Toolburra +0.1 pts higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
19.5% 57th pct 19.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%
Unpaid carers in Allanin Toolburra +22.6 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
7.8% 14th pct 30.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.4%
Unpaid child care in Allanin Toolburra +2.1 pts higher in Allan gap narrowing
26.0% 54th pct 23.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.9%
Defence service in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Allanin Toolburra +5.1 pts higher in Allan gap widening
18.2% 19th pct 13.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Allanin Toolburra +4 larger in Toolburra
6 51st pct 10 59th pct
Median age in Allanin Toolburra +2 yrs older in Allan
16 yrs 13th pct 14 yrs 10th pct
Median income in Allanin Toolburra +$425 higher in Toolburra
$200 0th pct $625 48th pct
Household income in Allanin Toolburra +$2,150 higher in Toolburra
$474 1st pct $2,624 82nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Allanin Toolburra +0.2 larger in Toolburra gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Allanin Toolburra +13.7 pts higher in Toolburra gap widening
10.8% 49th pct 24.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Living alone in Allanin Toolburra
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

55.9% Couples with children ◂ +9.0 pts 46.9%
34.4% Couples without children ◂ +14.0 pts 20.4%
10.8% One-parent families +13.7 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.6% 2 people ◂ +48.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
8.6% 3 people +9.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Allanin Toolburra +$21 higher in Toolburra
$175 19th pct $196 24th pct
Mortgage in Allanin Toolburra +$175 higher in Toolburra gap widening
$1,550 45th pct $1,725 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,550
  • Second area, 2016: $1,150
  • Second area, 2021: $1,725
People / bedroom in Allanin Toolburra even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
11.4% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
Owned outright in Allanin Toolburra
40.0% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
Separate houses in Allanin Toolburra
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 87.1%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Allanin Toolburra
88.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 83.9%
  • First area, 2021: 88.6%

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +12.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
48.6% Owned with a mortgage +4.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
11.4% Rented +6.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

102.9% Separate house ◂ +2.9 pts 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

45.7% 3 bedrooms +13.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
28.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 23.5%
14.3% 5 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

125.0% Under $200 ◂ +125.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

23.5% $3,000 or more +20.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
35.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Allanin Toolburra +4.4 pts higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
8.9% 23rd pct 13.3% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
PT commute in Allanin Toolburra 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%
PT stops in Allanin Toolburra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Allanin Toolburra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Allanin Toolburra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Allanin Toolburra +1 longer in Toolburra
116 78th pct 117 79th pct

How people get to work

66.1% Car (driver) +0.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
8.9% Worked at home +4.4 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.1 pts 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

41.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.1 pts 35.3%
37.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
20.7% 4 or more ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Allanin Toolburra +2.9 pts higher in Allan gap narrowing
29.7% 45th pct 26.8% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Allanin Toolburra 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%
Participation in Allanin Toolburra +8.8 pts higher in Allan gap widening
74.0% 88th pct 65.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.0%
  • First area, 2021: 74.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%
Full-time in Allanin Toolburra +9.0 pts higher in Toolburra gap narrowing
64.3% 76th pct 73.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.7%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.3%

Industries people work in

10.7% Manufacturing +22.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Other services ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% Construction +0.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.1% Education & training +6.2 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Administrative & support ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Labourers +3.7 pts ▸ 23.3%
17.9% Managers +2.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Sales workers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.9% Professionals ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% Community & personal service +8.0 pts ▸ 13.3%
5.4% Machinery operators & drivers +4.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Allanin Toolburra +0.2 higher in Allan
0.2 45th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Allanin Toolburra +0.2 more in Allan
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Allanin Toolburra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Allanin Toolburra +11.0 more in Allan
11.0 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Allanin Toolburra even
1 57th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Allanin Toolburra +2.2 pts higher in Toolburra
3.9% 28th pct 6.1% 55th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Allan vs Toolburra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30035/allan/vs/SAL32848/toolburra