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Archer River vs Nanum

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 87 km apart · Archer River profile · Nanum profile

Archer River Nanum

Nanum and Archer River are two very different Queensland locations. Nanum is a more populated hub where the typical resident is only 29, and 26.8% of the population are children. This contrasts sharply with Archer River, which is sparsely populated and has a much older profile; the typical resident there is 53, and 22.2% are seniors. Nanum also has a more affluent workforce, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,480 compared to $774 in Archer River, and a much higher share of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. They also share a lack of nearby public transport, schools, or parks within walking distance. While Nanum is mostly car-dependent, it is far more walkable than Archer River, which is completely car-dependent. These gaps in accessibility and income have remained distinct, as Nanum continues to see far more people moving in over the last five years than Archer River.

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Where they differ most

Population: 877 larger in Nanum Median age: 24 yrs older in Archer River Under 15: 26.8 pts higher in Nanum Recent movers: 27.0 pts higher in Nanum Participation: 33.3 pts higher in Nanum

Demographics & Identity

Population in Archer Riverin Nanum +877 larger in Nanum gap steady
27 18th pct 904 72nd pct
Median age in Archer Riverin Nanum +24 yrs older in Archer River gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 29 yrs 4th pct
First Nations in Archer Riverin Nanum +3.4 pts higher in Archer River gap narrowing
18.5% 91st pct 15.2% 89th pct
Aged 65+ in Archer Riverin Nanum +17.9 pts higher in Archer River gap widening
22.2% 65th pct 4.3% 7th pct
Under 15 in Archer Riverin Nanum +26.8 pts higher in Nanum gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 26.8% 90th pct
De facto in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 34.1% 100th pct

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +37.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
25.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.1 pts 18.8%
22.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.3 pts 11.9%
22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.9 pts 4.3%

Marital status

36.4% Never married +13.9 pts ▸ 50.2%
36.4% Married +2.6 pts ▸ 39.0%
13.6% Widowed ◂ +12.3 pts 1.4%
0.0% Divorced +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Separated +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Archer River Nanum

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Archer Riverin Nanum +8.7 pts higher in Archer River gap widening
18.5% 74th pct 9.8% 43rd pct

Country of birth

88.9% Australia ◂ +9.1 pts 79.8%
0.0% Philippines +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% England +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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 ◂ +22.3 pts 33.3%
29.6% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 37.7%
0.0% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Irish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Filipino +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Archer Riverin Nanum +6.6 pts higher in Nanum gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 68th pct
Limited English in Archer Riverin Nanum +0.6 pts higher in Nanum gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 71st pct

Language used at home

70.4% English only +11.8 pts ▸ 82.2%
0.0% Tagalog +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
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%

Religion

No religion in Archer Riverin Nanum +18.2 pts higher in Nanum gap widening
33.3% 30th pct 51.5% 83rd pct

Religious affiliation

33.3% No religion +18.2 pts ▸ 51.5%
48.1% Christianity ◂ +12.9 pts 35.3%
14.8% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 12.3%
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 Archer Riverin Nanum +17.2 pts higher in Nanum
40.9% 39th pct 58.1% 77th pct
Bachelor+ in Archer Riverin Nanum +0.8 pts higher in Nanum
13.6% 46th pct 14.4% 49th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Archer Riverin Nanum +2 more in Nanum
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 586 82nd pct
ICSEA in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 838 8th pct

Highest year of school

40.9% Year 12 +17.2 pts ▸ 58.1%
31.8% Year 10 ◂ +13.5 pts 18.4%
18.2% Year 11 ◂ +11.0 pts 7.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Certificate III / IV +25.8 pts ▸ 47.2%
21.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.9 pts 16.6%
21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.9 pts 9.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Field of qualification

35.7% Society & culture ◂ +28.4 pts 7.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Education +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Health +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Archer Riverin Nanum +$706 higher in Nanum gap widening
$774 54th pct $1,480 98th pct
Household income in Archer Riverin Nanum +$966 higher in Nanum gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $2,715 92nd pct
Family income in Archer Riverin Nanum +$870 higher in Nanum
$2,250 71st pct $3,120 92nd pct
High earners in Archer Riverin Nanum +25.5 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 25.5% 95th pct
High-income homes in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 37.8% 91st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +34.3 pts ▸ 34.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Under $650 +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +28.8 pts 16.7%
40.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.1 pts 27.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +37.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Archer Riverin Nanum +1.5 pts higher in Nanum
11.1% 2nd pct 12.6% 4th pct
Mental health in Archer Riverin Nanum +3.2 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 17th pct
Needs assistance in Archer Riverin Nanum +1.8 pts higher in Nanum gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 23rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Diabetes ◂ +13.4 pts 1.4%
0.0% Asthma +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Other condition +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Mental health +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +21.6 pts ▸ 73.5%
37.0% One condition ◂ +26.5 pts 10.5%
0.0% Two conditions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Archer Riverin Nanum +13.2 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in Archer Riverin Nanum +4.7 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 8th pct
Unpaid child care in Archer Riverin Nanum +15.2 pts higher in Nanum
18.2% 20th pct 33.4% 86th pct
Defence service in Archer Riverin Nanum +4.8 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Archer Riverin Nanum +16.8 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 16.8% 14th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Archer Riverin Nanum +132 larger in Nanum
5 49th pct 137 86th pct
Median age in Archer Riverin Nanum +25 yrs older in Archer River
46 yrs 84th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 53.8% 78th pct
Unemployment in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Archer Riverin Nanum +$116 higher in Nanum
$1,062 82nd pct $1,178 86th pct
Household income in Archer Riverin Nanum +$375 higher in Nanum
$2,250 71st pct $2,625 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 18.2% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Archer Riverin Nanum +0.3 larger in Archer River gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 5.9% 25th pct
Living alone in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 19.2% 34th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +31.4 pts 68.6%
27.3% Couples without children ◂ +0.8 pts 26.4%
0.0% One-parent families +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% 1 person +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% 4 people +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% 3 people +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% 5 people +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 6 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Archer Riverin Nanum +$170 higher in Archer River
$700 100th pct $530 94th pct
Mortgage in Archer Riverin Nanum +$2,900 higher in Archer River
$5,000 100th pct $2,100 76th pct
People / bedroom in Archer Riverin Nanum +0.10 higher in Archer River gap widening
1.10 93rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 62.9% 98th pct
Owned outright in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 12.9% 5th pct
Separate houses in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 59.1% 10th pct
3+ bedrooms in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 63.6% 18th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +62.9 pts ▸ 62.9%
62.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +45.4 pts 17.1%
37.5% Owned outright ◂ +24.6 pts 12.9%
0.0% Not stated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Other tenure +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house ◂ +3.4 pts 59.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +30.1 pts ▸ 30.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +41.6 pts ▸ 41.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Studio / none +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% 5 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +55.1 pts ▸ 55.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +30.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 1.4% 52nd pct
Work from home in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 2.6% 6th pct
PT commute in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 3.7% 88th pct
PT stops in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +63.4 pts ▸ 63.4%
60.0% Walked ◂ +56.3 pts 3.7%
50.0% Worked at home ◂ +47.4 pts 2.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Bus +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Bicycle +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +45.8 pts ▸ 45.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% 4 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% No vehicle +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Archer Riverin Nanum +27.0 pts higher in Nanum gap narrowing
31.8% 53rd pct 58.9% 96th pct
Recent arrivals in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 3.4% 37th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 1.3% 35th pct
Participation in Archer Riverin Nanum +33.3 pts higher in Nanum
45.5% 14th pct 78.8% 93rd pct
Full-time in Archer Riverin Nanum
— 68.9% 87th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +44.1 pts 5.9%
0.0% Mining +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +29.0 pts 1.0%
0.0% Education & training +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Retail trade +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Construction +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Other services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Managers ◂ +71.7 pts 8.3%
30.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.0 pts 27.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Professionals +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Labourers +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Sales workers +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Archer Riverin Nanum +3.4 higher in Nanum
0.0 0th pct 3.4 74th pct
Types ≤15 min in Archer Riverin Nanum +4.0 more in Nanum
0.0 0th pct 4.0 77th pct
15-min city in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Archer Riverin Nanum +98.6 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 98.6% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Archer Riverin Nanum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Archer Riverin Nanum +98.8 pts higher in Nanum
0.0% 0th pct 98.8% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Archer Riverin Nanum +103.4 more in Archer River
111.1 88th pct 7.7 36th pct
Intersections/km² in Archer Riverin Nanum +19 higher in Nanum
0 4th pct 19 73rd pct
Mean slope in Archer Riverin Nanum +0.4 pts higher in Archer River
3.5% 20th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Archer River vs Nanum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30080/archer-river/vs/SAL32106/nanum