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Balgowan vs Rosalie Plains

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Balgowan profile · Rosalie Plains profile

Balgowan Rosalie Plains

Rosalie Plains and Balgowan (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Rosalie Plains has a much higher typical weekly family income of $1,812 compared to $450 in Balgowan (Qld). Residents are noticeably older in Balgowan (Qld), where the typical age is 44 compared to 39 in Rosalie Plains. Homes in Balgowan (Qld) are also more crowded, with a typical 4.0 people per home compared to 2.8 in Rosalie Plains.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack any walkable amenities, parks or public transport. They share a similar distance to the city, with drive times around 122 to 125 minutes. This total reliance on cars and lack of local services is a common feature for both neighbouring areas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +47 larger in Rosalie Plains gap widening
7 5th pct 54 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 54
Median age in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +5 yrs older in Balgowan gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
16.7% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
25.9% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
14.7% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Age structure

71.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +54.8 pts 16.7%
42.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.9 pts 25.9%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +59.0 pts 41.0%
0.0% Never married +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
0.0% Divorced +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Separated +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balgowan Rosalie Plains

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

  • 85+ in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Rosalie Plains: 5.9% males, 7.8% females
  • 65–69 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 9.8% females
  • 60–64 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Rosalie Plains: 9.8% males, 7.8% females
  • 50–54 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Rosalie Plains: 5.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rosalie Plains: 9.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Rosalie Plains: 5.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 11.8% females
  • 20–24 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 10–14 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Rosalie Plains: 5.9% males, 7.8% females
  • 0–4 in Balgowan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Rosalie Plains: 0.0% males, 11.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

16.7% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Country of birth

71.4% Australia +13.8 pts ▸ 85.2%
0.0% New Zealand +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

42.9% English +12.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
42.9% Australian ◂ +9.5 pts 33.3%
42.9% German ◂ +35.4 pts 7.4%
0.0% Scottish +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Dutch +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Irish 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +5.6 pts 94.4%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

33.3% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +33.3 pts 66.7%
0.0% No religion +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Not stated +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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

39.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%
17.9% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +1 more in Rosalie Plains
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
35 12th pct
943 24th pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 +9.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
30.0% Year 10 ◂ +5.6 pts 24.4%
0.0% Year 11 +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +$293 higher in Rosalie Plains gap narrowing
$187 0th pct $480 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $187
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $480
Household income in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +$862 higher in Rosalie Plains
$575 0th pct $1,437 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
Family income in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +$1,362 higher in Rosalie Plains gap widening
$450 0th pct $1,812 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
20.5% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Under $650 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

130.0% Under $650 ◂ +68.5 pts 61.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains
27.8% 45th pct
16.7% 96th pct
Needs assistance in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Arthritis +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Cancer +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Asthma +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Lung condition +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

128.6% None ◂ +82.3 pts 46.3%
0.0% One condition +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Two conditions +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Three or more +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Community Participation

35.9% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains
33.3% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
0.0% 0th pct
33.3% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +1.2 larger in Balgowan gap steady
4.0 100th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

71.4% Couples with children +0.8 pts ▸ 72.2%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +23.4 pts 19.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 4 people ◂ +81.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 1 person +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$248 39th pct
$1,242 26th pct
People / bedroom in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +0.50 higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
1.50 100th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.50
  • Second area, 2016: 0.40
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Rented +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +6.3 pts ▸ 106.3%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 5 or more +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

19.0% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +3 longer in Rosalie Plains
122 82nd pct 125 83rd pct

How people get to work

166.7% Car (driver) ◂ +114.3 pts 52.4%
133.3% Worked at home ◂ +114.3 pts 19.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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

0.0% 2 vehicles +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% 4 or more +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

36.7% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
66.7% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%
47.6% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%

Industries people work in

133.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +81.0 pts 52.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Mining +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +71.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Labourers +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Sales workers +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains even
0 25th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Balgowanin Rosalie Plains +3.4 pts higher in Rosalie Plains
2.2% 0th pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balgowan vs Rosalie Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30126/balgowan/vs/SAL32467/rosalie-plains