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Arcturus vs Wealwandangie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 56 km apart · Arcturus profile · Wealwandangie profile

Arcturus Wealwandangie

Arcturus and Wealwandangie are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Arcturus is a younger place with a typical age of 32, while residents in Wealwandangie are noticeably older at 38. There are significant gaps in education and work; 52.1% of Arcturus residents completed Year 12 compared to 27.6% in Wealwandangie, and 80.2% of adults in Arcturus are working or looking for work, which is far higher than the 50% in Wealwandangie. Wealwandangie has a much higher share of people with mental health conditions (12.8% compared to 2.3%) and long-term health conditions (23.1% compared to 10.8%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as car-dependent places where no one lives within walking distance of public transport, shops or health services. They share very similar typical personal and family incomes, though they differ in how that money is distributed. While the two areas remain alike in these basic infrastructure and income patterns, Arcturus has seen more growth in its population and a higher rate of people moving in over the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $10 higher in Wealwandangie Participation: 30.2 pts higher in Arcturus Year 12: 24.5 pts higher in Arcturus Recent movers: 18.5 pts higher in Arcturus First Nations: 4.6 pts higher in Arcturus

Demographics & Identity

Population in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +91 larger in Arcturus gap widening
130 45th pct 39 23rd pct
Median age in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +6 yrs older in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
32 yrs 9th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +4.6 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
4.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +6.2 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
6.2% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +10.0 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
25.4% 88th pct 15.4% 38th pct
De facto in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +12.5 pts higher in Arcturus gap narrowing
12.5% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

17.7% Older adults (45–64) +28.5 pts ▸ 46.2%
38.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.8 pts 25.6%
25.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.0 pts 15.4%
6.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.4% Married +16.3 pts ▸ 76.7%
32.3% Never married ◂ +15.6 pts 16.7%
3.1% Divorced +6.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Arcturus Wealwandangie

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +7.7 pts higher in Wealwandangie gap widening
7.7% 32nd pct 15.4% 65th pct

Country of birth

85.4% Australia ◂ +23.8 pts 61.5%
2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 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

63.1% Australian ◂ +1.5 pts 61.5%
36.2% English +2.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
10.0% Irish ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.5% German ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 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 Arcturusin Wealwandangie +3.8 pts higher in Arcturus gap narrowing
3.8% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.5% English only ◂ +9.0 pts 79.5%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +1.3 pts higher in Arcturus gap narrowing
26.9% 18th pct 25.6% 15th pct

Religious affiliation

58.5% Christianity ◂ +9.7 pts 48.7%
26.9% No religion ◂ +1.3 pts 25.6%
20.0% Not stated +3.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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 Arcturusin Wealwandangie +24.5 pts higher in Arcturus gap narrowing
52.1% 66th pct 27.6% 10th pct
Bachelor+ in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +16.7 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
16.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +2 more in Arcturus
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
96 25th pct —
ICSEA in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
955 29th pct —

Highest year of school

52.1% Year 12 ◂ +24.5 pts 27.6%
23.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.7 pts 20.7%
11.7% Year 9 or below +2.1 pts ▸ 13.8%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.5% Certificate III / IV +6.7 pts ▸ 41.2%
27.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
24.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
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

19.0% Engineering & related +10.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
25.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
12.1% Society & culture ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Education ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Management & commerce ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Health ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +$38 higher in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
$1,087 87th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +$643 higher in Wealwandangie gap widening
$2,107 80th pct $2,750 93rd pct
Family income in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +$83 higher in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $2,333 75th pct
High earners in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +16.7 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
16.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
25.6% 75th pct —

Household income distribution

18.6% $3,000–$3,999 +56.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
39.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%
23.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

28.1% $650–$1,499 +41.9 pts ▸ 70.0%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.8 pts 10.0%
12.5% Under $650 ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%
9.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +12.3 pts higher in Wealwandangie
10.8% 2nd pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +10.5 pts higher in Wealwandangie
2.3% 13th pct 12.8% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +2.3 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
2.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

2.3% Mental health +10.5 pts ▸ 12.8%
7.7% Asthma +2.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.6% Arthritis ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Stroke ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.9% None ◂ +23.1 pts 53.8%
7.7% One condition +15.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
2.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +1.9 pts higher in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
28.1% 82nd pct 30.0% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +8.3 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
8.3% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +5.2 pts higher in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
28.1% 65th pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +14.2 pts higher in Wealwandangie gap widening
29.2% 75th pct 43.3% 99th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +6 larger in Arcturus
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
24 yrs 43rd pct —
Median income in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
$1,062 82nd pct —
Household income in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
$2,999 87th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +1.1 larger in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 4.0 100th pct
One-parent in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
20.9% 40th pct —

Family composition

74.0% Couples with children +2.6 pts ▸ 76.7%
19.2% Couples without children +7.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
6.7% Other families ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

7.0% 4 people +93.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.2% 2 people ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
20.9% 1 person ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
14.0% 5 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% 6 or more ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% 3 people ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +$10 higher in Wealwandangie
$10 0th pct $20 0th pct
People / bedroom in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +0.10 higher in Wealwandangie gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
14.0% 41st pct —
Owned outright in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
41.9% 52nd pct —
Separate houses in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
95.3% 90th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

41.9% Owned outright +108.1 pts ▸ 150.0%
34.9% Other tenure ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
14.0% Rented ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
11.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

39.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%
34.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
20.9% 5 or more ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
36.4% 88th pct —
PT commute in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.6% Car (driver) ◂ +9.5 pts 41.2%
36.4% Worked at home +4.8 pts ▸ 41.2%
5.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.2 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

11.9% 3 vehicles +138.1 pts ▸ 150.0%
54.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +54.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +18.5 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
26.4% 33rd pct 7.9% 2nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +30.2 pts higher in Arcturus gap widening
80.2% 94th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Arcturusin Wealwandangie
64.9% 78th pct —

Industries people work in

74.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +32.8 pts 41.2%
7.8% Education & training ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Mining ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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

44.2% Managers +32.3 pts ▸ 76.5%
11.7% Labourers +11.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
11.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
5.2% Professionals ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Arcturusin Wealwandangie even
0 2nd pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in Arcturusin Wealwandangie +2.8 pts higher in Wealwandangie
3.8% 26th pct 6.6% 60th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Arcturus vs Wealwandangie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30082/arcturus/vs/SAL33017/wealwandangie