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Alsace vs Bluff

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 37 km apart · Alsace profile · Bluff profile

Alsace Bluff

Bluff and Alsace are two nearby rural areas in Queensland. Bluff has a population of 324 and is mostly car-dependent, though it is more walkable than Alsace, which is strictly car-dependent. Residents in Bluff are far older, with a typical age of 47, while the typical person in Alsace is just 28. There are also significant financial gaps; the typical weekly household income in Alsace is $3,749, which is far higher than the $2,237 seen in Bluff.

These two places have a widening gap in their typical household incomes. Despite this, they share some common traits, such as having no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries. Both areas also have no public transport stops, and their typical personal weekly incomes are quite similar, at $1,171 in Bluff and $1,249 in Alsace.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Alsacein Bluff +313 larger in Bluff gap narrowing
11 8th pct 324 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 11
  • Second area, 2011: 370
  • Second area, 2016: 373
  • Second area, 2021: 324
Median age in Alsacein Bluff +19 yrs older in Bluff gap steady
28 yrs 2nd pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Alsacein Bluff
— 9.9% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
— 14.2% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
— 10.8% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
— 9.6% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +40.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
36.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.6 pts 10.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

85.7% Married ◂ +34.5 pts 51.2%
0.0% Never married +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Divorced +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Separated +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Alsace Bluff

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

  • 85+ in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Bluff: 1.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Bluff: 0.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Bluff: 0.9% males, 0.9% females
  • 65–69 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Bluff: 5.0% males, 4.0% females
  • 60–64 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Bluff: 4.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Bluff: 8.4% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Bluff: 5.0% males, 5.9% females
  • 45–49 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Bluff: 3.7% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Bluff: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Bluff: 3.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 30–34 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Bluff: 4.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 25–29 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 42.9% females; 25–29 in Bluff: 3.7% males, 2.5% females
  • 20–24 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Bluff: 4.0% males, 0.9% females
  • 15–19 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Bluff: 6.2% males, 0.9% females
  • 10–14 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Bluff: 3.4% males, 1.2% females
  • 5–9 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Bluff: 0.9% males, 0.9% females
  • 0–4 in Alsace: 0.0% males, 57.1% females; 0–4 in Bluff: 1.6% males, 1.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Alsacein Bluff
— 5.6% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +19.8 pts 80.2%
0.0% New Zealand +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% England +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
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

0.0% Australian +43.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% English +35.8 pts ▸ 35.8%
0.0% Irish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Scottish +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% German +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Alsacein Bluff
— 2.8% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Alsacein Bluff
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +14.8 pts 85.2%
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 Alsacein Bluff
— 37.0% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +2.1 pts ▸ 47.5%
0.0% No religion +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
36.4% Not stated ◂ +21.5 pts 14.8%
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

— 40.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
Bachelor+ in Alsacein Bluff
— 4.1% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Schools/1k kids in Alsacein Bluff
— 28.57 93rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Alsacein Bluff +1 more in Bluff
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 23 6th pct
— 895 12th pct

Highest year of school

71.4% Year 12 ◂ +30.7 pts 40.7%
0.0% Year 10 +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Year 11 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.5 pts 44.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +26.4 pts ▸ 26.4%
0.0% Education +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Health +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Creative arts +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Society & culture +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Alsacein Bluff +$78 higher in Alsace
$1,249 91st pct $1,171 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,249
  • Second area, 2011: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,171
Household income in Alsacein Bluff +$1,512 higher in Alsace
$3,749 100th pct $2,237 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,749
  • Second area, 2011: $2,669
  • Second area, 2016: $1,968
  • Second area, 2021: $2,237
Family income in Alsacein Bluff +$1,278 higher in Alsace
$3,749 100th pct $2,471 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,749
  • Second area, 2011: $2,636
  • Second area, 2016: $2,017
  • Second area, 2021: $2,471
High earners in Alsacein Bluff
— 28.3% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
High-income homes in Alsacein Bluff
— 26.6% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Under $650 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.7 pts ▸ 28.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Alsacein Bluff
— 24.1% 27th pct
Mental health in Alsacein Bluff
— 6.8% 37th pct
Needs assistance in Alsacein Bluff
— 0.9% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Mental health +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Diabetes +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other condition +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Heart disease +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Asthma +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.7% None ◂ +12.2 pts 60.5%
0.0% One condition +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Two conditions +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Alsacein Bluff
— 21.8% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
Unpaid carers in Alsacein Bluff
— 9.9% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
Unpaid child care in Alsacein Bluff
— 20.5% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Defence service in Alsacein Bluff
— 3.4% 63rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Alsacein Bluff
— 19.8% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Alsacein Bluff +32 larger in Bluff
0 0th pct 32 73rd pct
Median age in Alsacein Bluff
— 34 yrs 72nd pct
— 45.5% 62nd pct
Median income in Alsacein Bluff
— $1,042 81st pct
Household income in Alsacein Bluff
— $1,499 42nd pct
Indigenous language in Alsacein Bluff
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Alsacein Bluff +0.9 larger in Alsace
3.0 86th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Alsacein Bluff
— 10.5% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Living alone in Alsacein Bluff
— 29.0% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.0%

Family composition

54.5% Couples with children ◂ +7.7 pts 46.9%
0.0% Couples without children +39.7 pts ▸ 39.7%
0.0% One-parent families +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
0.0% 1 person +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% 4 people +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 3 people +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 5 people +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $170 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $74
  • Second area, 2016: $87
  • Second area, 2021: $170
— $1,200 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,517
  • Second area, 2021: $1,200
People / bedroom in Alsacein Bluff +0.30 higher in Alsace
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 41.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.1%
Owned outright in Alsacein Bluff
— 27.4% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
Separate houses in Alsacein Bluff
— 86.3% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.3%
3+ bedrooms in Alsacein Bluff
— 82.3% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.3%

How homes are owned or rented

57.1% Owned outright ◂ +29.7 pts 27.4%
0.0% Rented +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% Other tenure +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +13.7 pts 86.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.1 pts 58.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Alsacein Bluff
— 8.7% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
PT commute in Alsacein Bluff
— 6.1% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
PT stops in Alsacein Bluff even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Alsacein Bluff even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Alsacein Bluff even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Alsacein Bluff even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Worked at home ◂ +48.5 pts 8.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +44.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
0.0% Walked +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Bus +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +37.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 4 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Alsacein Bluff
— 23.0% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Alsacein Bluff
— 1.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
Participation in Alsacein Bluff
— 68.3% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.3%
Full-time in Alsacein Bluff
— 67.9% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.9%

Industries people work in

71.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +60.7 pts 10.7%
0.0% Mining +26.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Education & training +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Rental & real estate +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Construction +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Other services +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Managers ◂ +46.9 pts 10.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +46.4 pts ▸ 46.4%
0.0% Labourers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Sales workers +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Professionals +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Alsacein Bluff +2.9 higher in Bluff
0.0 0th pct 2.9 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Alsacein Bluff +3.9 more in Bluff
0.0 0th pct 3.9 77th pct
15-min city in Alsacein Bluff +77.3 pts higher in Bluff
0.0% 0th pct 77.3% 87th pct
Walk to shops in Alsacein Bluff even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Alsacein Bluff even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Alsacein Bluff +77.6 pts higher in Bluff
0.0% 0th pct 77.6% 84th pct
Walk to a park in Alsacein Bluff +80.7 pts higher in Bluff
0.0% 0th pct 80.7% 75th pct
Walk to health in Alsacein Bluff even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Alsacein Bluff +58.6 more in Bluff
0.0 0th pct 58.6 85th pct
Intersections/km² in Alsacein Bluff even
0 1st pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Alsacein Bluff +1.1 pts higher in Bluff
2.3% 1st pct 3.4% 19th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Alsace vs Bluff [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30046/alsace/vs/SAL30294/bluff