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Archer River vs Trunding

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

Archer River Trunding

Trunding and Archer River are two very different Queensland locations. Trunding is a young area where 21.4% of people are children under 15, while Archer River is sparsely populated and far older, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Earnings are also a major contrast; the typical weekly personal income in Trunding is $1,613, which is far higher than the $774 seen in Archer River. Trunding also has a much higher share of adults working or looking for work at 80.8%, compared to 45.5% in Archer River.

Both areas share a similar proportion of First Nations people, with Trunding at 18.9% and Archer River at 18.5%. Aside from this, the two places vary widely. Trunding has more people who have moved recently and more residents who do not follow a religion. Archer River has a much higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $5,000. While Trunding has some homes within walking distance of schools and groceries, Archer River has none.

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Where they differ most

Population: 902 larger in Trunding Median age: 21 yrs older in Archer River Personal income: $839 higher in Trunding Participation: 35.4 pts higher in Trunding Under 15: 21.4 pts higher in Trunding

Demographics & Identity

Population in Archer Riverin Trunding +902 larger in Trunding gap steady
27 18th pct 929 72nd pct
Median age in Archer Riverin Trunding +21 yrs older in Archer River gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Archer Riverin Trunding +0.4 pts higher in Trunding gap narrowing
18.5% 91st pct 18.9% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Archer Riverin Trunding +17.7 pts higher in Archer River gap widening
22.2% 65th pct 4.5% 7th pct
Under 15 in Archer Riverin Trunding +21.4 pts higher in Trunding gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 21.4% 77th pct
De facto in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 28.7% 99th pct

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +32.2 pts ▸ 32.2%
25.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 27.1%
22.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.4 pts 14.9%
22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.7 pts 4.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%

Marital status

36.4% Never married +16.0 pts ▸ 52.4%
36.4% Married +1.3 pts ▸ 37.7%
13.6% Widowed ◂ +11.9 pts 1.8%
0.0% Divorced +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Archer River Trunding

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Archer Riverin Trunding +9.5 pts higher in Archer River gap widening
18.5% 74th pct 9.0% 39th pct

Country of birth

88.9% Australia ◂ +9.4 pts 79.4%
0.0% New Zealand +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% England +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Philippines +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

55.6% English ◂ +25.8 pts 29.7%
29.6% Australian +11.1 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% Irish +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Scottish +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Italian +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Archer Riverin Trunding +8.2 pts higher in Trunding gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 8.2% 73rd pct
Limited English in Archer Riverin Trunding +0.8 pts higher in Trunding gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.8% 73rd pct

Language used at home

70.4% English only +9.5 pts ▸ 79.9%
0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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 Trunding +15.5 pts higher in Trunding gap widening
33.3% 30th pct 48.9% 76th pct

Religious affiliation

33.3% No religion +15.5 pts ▸ 48.9%
48.1% Christianity ◂ +12.6 pts 35.5%
14.8% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 13.1%
0.0% Buddhism +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Archer Riverin Trunding +11.8 pts higher in Trunding
40.9% 39th pct 52.7% 68th pct
Bachelor+ in Archer Riverin Trunding +1.3 pts higher in Archer River
13.6% 46th pct 12.4% 41st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Archer Riverin Trunding +2 more in Trunding
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 586 82nd pct
ICSEA in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 838 8th pct

Highest year of school

40.9% Year 12 +11.8 pts ▸ 52.7%
31.8% Year 10 ◂ +11.5 pts 20.3%
18.2% Year 11 ◂ +10.0 pts 8.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Certificate III / IV +25.4 pts ▸ 46.8%
21.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.6 pts 13.8%
21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.3 pts 10.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Field of qualification

35.7% Society & culture ◂ +29.9 pts 5.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Education +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Health +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Creative arts +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Archer Riverin Trunding +$839 higher in Trunding gap widening
$774 54th pct $1,613 100th pct
Household income in Archer Riverin Trunding +$1,329 higher in Trunding gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $3,078 98th pct
Family income in Archer Riverin Trunding +$1,079 higher in Trunding
$2,250 71st pct $3,329 95th pct
High earners in Archer Riverin Trunding +28.7 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 28.7% 99th pct
High-income homes in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 45.0% 97th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Under $650 +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +29.1 pts 16.3%
40.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.7 pts 24.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +39.3 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Archer Riverin Trunding +4.9 pts higher in Trunding
11.1% 2nd pct 16.0% 9th pct
Mental health in Archer Riverin Trunding +3.8 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Archer Riverin Trunding +2.7 pts higher in Trunding gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 28th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Diabetes ◂ +12.0 pts 2.8%
0.0% Asthma +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Mental health +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Arthritis +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Cancer +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Dementia +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Lung condition +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +20.9 pts ▸ 72.8%
37.0% One condition ◂ +24.2 pts 12.8%
0.0% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Three or more +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Archer Riverin Trunding +14.8 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 34th pct
Unpaid carers in Archer Riverin Trunding +5.9 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 11th pct
Unpaid child care in Archer Riverin Trunding +8.9 pts higher in Trunding
18.2% 20th pct 27.1% 59th pct
Defence service in Archer Riverin Trunding +3.5 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 64th pct
Housework 15h+ in Archer Riverin Trunding +16.1 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 16.1% 13th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Archer Riverin Trunding +171 larger in Trunding
5 49th pct 176 86th pct
Median age in Archer Riverin Trunding +22 yrs older in Archer River
46 yrs 84th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 59.5% 86th pct
Unemployment in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 3.0% 22nd pct
Median income in Archer Riverin Trunding +$328 higher in Trunding
$1,062 82nd pct $1,390 89th pct
Household income in Archer Riverin Trunding +$1,074 higher in Trunding
$2,250 71st pct $3,324 90th pct
Indigenous language in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 33.5% 90th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Archer Riverin Trunding +0.5 larger in Archer River gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 6.6% 27th pct
Living alone in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 23.2% 48th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +35.7 pts 64.3%
27.3% Couples without children +1.1 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% One-parent families +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +33.4 pts ▸ 33.4%
0.0% 1 person +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
0.0% 3 people +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% 4 people +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 people +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Archer Riverin Trunding +$229 higher in Archer River
$700 100th pct $471 90th pct
Mortgage in Archer Riverin Trunding +$2,971 higher in Archer River
$5,000 100th pct $2,029 73rd pct
People / bedroom in Archer Riverin Trunding +0.10 higher in Archer River gap widening
1.10 93rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 55.9% 95th pct
Owned outright in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 11.3% 3rd pct
Separate houses in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 53.4% 9th pct
3+ bedrooms in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 55.3% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +35.8 pts 26.7%
0.0% Rented +55.9 pts ▸ 55.9%
37.5% Owned outright ◂ +26.2 pts 11.3%
0.0% Other tenure +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house ◂ +9.1 pts 53.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +43.4 pts ▸ 43.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 2 bedrooms +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% 5 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Studio / none +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +42.2 pts ▸ 42.2%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 3.0% 62nd pct
Work from home in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 2.4% 5th pct
PT commute in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 2.2% 81st pct
PT stops in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +61.4 pts ▸ 61.4%
60.0% Walked ◂ +57.4 pts 2.6%
50.0% Worked at home ◂ +47.6 pts 2.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Bus +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Bicycle +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +45.7 pts ▸ 45.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% 4 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% No vehicle +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Archer Riverin Trunding +15.2 pts higher in Trunding gap widening
31.8% 53rd pct 47.0% 88th pct
Recent arrivals in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 3.6% 37th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 1.0% 33rd pct
Participation in Archer Riverin Trunding +35.4 pts higher in Trunding
45.5% 14th pct 80.8% 95th pct
Full-time in Archer Riverin Trunding
— 72.6% 90th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +45.0 pts 5.0%
0.0% Mining +43.7 pts ▸ 43.7%
30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +28.8 pts 1.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Education & training +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Retail trade +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Construction +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Other services +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Managers ◂ +74.9 pts 5.1%
30.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.1 pts 26.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Professionals +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Labourers +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Sales workers +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Archer Riverin Trunding +1.8 higher in Trunding
0.0 0th pct 1.8 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Archer Riverin Trunding +1.8 more in Trunding
0.0 0th pct 1.8 64th pct
15-min city in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Archer Riverin Trunding +26.4 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 26.4% 73rd pct
Walk to transit in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Archer Riverin Trunding +61.8 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 61.8% 79th pct
Walk to a park in Archer Riverin Trunding even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Archer Riverin Trunding +11.2 pts higher in Trunding
0.0% 0th pct 11.2% 74th pct
Amenities/1k in Archer Riverin Trunding +109.0 more in Archer River
111.1 88th pct 2.2 21st pct
Intersections/km² in Archer Riverin Trunding +23 higher in Trunding
0 4th pct 23 74th pct
Mean slope in Archer Riverin Trunding +0.5 pts higher in Archer River
3.5% 20th pct 2.9% 11th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Archer River vs Trunding [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30080/archer-river/vs/SAL32875/trunding