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Barambah vs Moondooner

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Barambah profile · Moondooner profile

Barambah Moondooner

Moondooner and Barambah are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Barambah has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 10.3%, compared to 0.0% in Moondooner. There are also significant financial gaps; the typical household income in Barambah is $1,812, which is far higher than the $1,125 typical income in Moondooner. Barambah is also home to more university-educated adults (18.9% versus 8.6%) and has a far higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $4,300 compared to $900 in Moondooner.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no walkable amenities or public transport. They are both home to older populations, though Barambah's share of people aged 65 and over is far higher at 46.2%, compared to 35.6% in Moondooner. While neither area has any children under 15, Moondooner has a higher share of volunteers at 37.1%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barambahin Moondooner +6 larger in Moondooner gap narrowing
39 23rd pct 45 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46
  • First area, 2021: 39
  • Second area, 2016: 58
  • Second area, 2021: 45
Median age in Barambahin Moondooner +2 yrs older in Barambah gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 57 yrs 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
First Nations in Barambahin Moondooner +10.3 pts higher in Barambah gap widening
10.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Barambahin Moondooner +10.6 pts higher in Barambah gap narrowing
46.2% 100th pct 35.6% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%
Under 15 in Barambahin Moondooner even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Barambahin Moondooner +10.3 pts higher in Barambah gap widening
10.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

46.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.6 pts 35.6%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.1 pts 22.2%
15.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 11.1%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.7 pts 6.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

62.2% Married ◂ +5.0 pts 57.1%
21.6% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 22.9%
13.5% Widowed +0.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.5% Separated ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Barambah Moondooner

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

  • 85+ in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Barambah: 9.3% males, 11.6% females; 80–84 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 13.8% females
  • 70–74 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Barambah: 14.0% males, 7.0% females; 65–69 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 27.6% females
  • 60–64 in Barambah: 11.6% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 20.7% females
  • 55–59 in Barambah: 11.6% males, 7.0% females; 55–59 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 50–54 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Moondooner: 13.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 7.0% females; 45–49 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 7.0% females; 25–29 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 14.0% females; 20–24 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moondooner: 13.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Barambah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moondooner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barambahin Moondooner +6.7 pts higher in Moondooner gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Country of birth

79.5% Australia +2.7 pts ▸ 82.2%
0.0% England even 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

35.9% Australian +13.0 pts ▸ 48.9%
35.9% English +1.9 pts ▸ 37.8%
23.1% German ◂ +5.3 pts 17.8%
17.9% Scottish ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
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 Barambahin Moondooner even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Barambahin Moondooner even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

82.1% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 88.9%
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 Barambahin Moondooner +9.1 pts higher in Barambah gap widening
17.9% 8th pct 8.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Religious affiliation

69.2% Christianity ◂ +0.3 pts 68.9%
17.9% No religion ◂ +9.1 pts 8.9%
12.8% Not stated +2.7 pts ▸ 15.6%
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 Barambahin Moondooner +3.8 pts higher in Barambah gap narrowing
38.9% 33rd pct 35.1% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%
Bachelor+ in Barambahin Moondooner +10.3 pts higher in Barambah gap widening
18.9% 64th pct 8.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Barambahin Moondooner +1 more in Moondooner
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
105 27th pct
800 6th pct

Highest year of school

27.8% Year 10 +15.5 pts ▸ 43.2%
38.9% Year 12 ◂ +3.8 pts 35.1%
22.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.0 pts 16.2%
0.0% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Highest qualification level

23.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.7 pts 15.8%
23.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.9 pts 15.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.6% Engineering & related +13.9 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Health +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Barambahin Moondooner +$46 higher in Moondooner gap widening
$366 1st pct $412 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $543
  • First area, 2021: $366
  • Second area, 2016: $525
  • Second area, 2021: $412
Household income in Barambahin Moondooner +$687 higher in Barambah gap widening
$1,812 66th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Barambahin Moondooner +$912 higher in Barambah gap widening
$1,812 45th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $900
High earners in Barambahin Moondooner +4.9 pts higher in Barambah gap narrowing
13.5% 75th pct 8.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

Household income distribution

54.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.9 pts 17.6%
27.3% $650–$1,499 +19.8 pts ▸ 47.1%
27.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

59.5% Under $650 ◂ +10.9 pts 48.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.1% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 17.1%
13.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barambahin Moondooner +2.2 pts higher in Moondooner
33.3% 72nd pct 35.6% 79th pct
Mental health in Barambahin Moondooner +3.6 pts higher in Barambah
10.3% 71st pct 6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Barambahin Moondooner +0.5 pts higher in Moondooner gap narrowing
12.8% 96th pct 13.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

20.5% Other condition ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
15.4% Arthritis ◂ +4.3 pts 11.1%
12.8% Asthma ◂ +3.9 pts 8.9%
12.8% Heart disease ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Mental health ◂ +3.6 pts 6.7%
7.7% Cancer ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.8% None ◂ +7.2 pts 46.7%
33.3% One condition ◂ +20.0 pts 13.3%
0.0% Three or more +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Two conditions +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Barambahin Moondooner +10.1 pts higher in Moondooner gap widening
27.0% 80th pct 37.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%
Unpaid carers in Barambahin Moondooner even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Barambahin Moondooner +10.8 pts higher in Barambah gap narrowing
10.8% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Barambahin Moondooner +7.5 pts higher in Moondooner
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 90th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barambahin Moondooner +7.6 pts higher in Barambah gap narrowing
16.2% 13th pct 8.6% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Barambahin Moondooner +4 larger in Barambah
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
58 yrs 93rd pct
Median income in Barambahin Moondooner
$3,500 100th pct
Household income in Barambahin Moondooner
$8,000 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barambahin Moondooner +0.2 larger in Barambah gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Barambahin Moondooner +11.1 pts higher in Moondooner gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Family composition

51.9% Couples with children +14.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
63.0% Couples without children ◂ +22.2 pts 40.7%
0.0% One-parent families +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

72.7% 2 people ◂ +25.7 pts 47.1%
54.5% 3 people ◂ +19.3 pts 35.3%
0.0% 1 person +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$270 47th pct
Mortgage in Barambahin Moondooner +$3,400 higher in Barambah gap widening
$4,300 100th pct $900 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,700
  • First area, 2021: $4,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,042
  • Second area, 2021: $900
People / bedroom in Barambahin Moondooner +0.50 higher in Barambah gap widening
1.20 96th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

45.5% Owned outright +36.9 pts ▸ 82.4%
27.3% Other tenure ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented even 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

54.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.5 pts 47.1%
27.3% 4 bedrooms +19.8 pts ▸ 47.1%
45.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.6 pts 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Barambahin Moondooner even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Barambahin Moondooner even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

20.0% Car (driver) +44.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
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

45.5% 2 vehicles +19.3 pts ▸ 64.7%
36.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barambahin Moondooner +1.2 pts higher in Moondooner gap narrowing
7.7% 2nd pct 8.9% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Barambahin Moondooner +8.0 pts higher in Moondooner gap narrowing
40.5% 10th pct 48.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.8%
  • First area, 2021: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%

Industries people work in

46.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
40.0% Education & training ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
26.7% Manufacturing ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade 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

53.3% Managers ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
20.0% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Sales workers +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barambahin Moondooner even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Barambahin Moondooner even
0 8th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Barambahin Moondooner +4.2 pts higher in Barambah
10.3% 82nd pct 6.1% 55th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barambah vs Moondooner [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30152/barambah/vs/SAL31899/moondooner