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Beenaam Valley vs Neusa Vale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.6 km apart · Beenaam Valley profile · Neusa Vale profile

Beenaam Valley Neusa Vale

Beenaam Valley and Neusa Vale are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Beenaam Valley is younger and more family-focused, with 21.7% of people under 15 and a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (10%). In contrast, Neusa Vale is far older; the typical resident is 58 and more than half the population is aged 65 or over. This age gap is reflected in health and wealth, as Neusa Vale has a far higher share of people with long-term health conditions (40.7%) and a higher proportion of high-earning households.

Both areas are almost identical in their basic housing layout, with an average of 2.3 people per home. They also share a similar distance to the city and a lack of public transport or walkable amenities. While they are alike in these ways, Beenaam Valley has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (65.2%) compared to Neusa Vale (46.5%).

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 26.9 pts higher in Neusa Vale Median age: 14 yrs older in Neusa Vale First Nations: 10.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley Renting: 20.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley 3+ bedrooms: 19.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +6 larger in Beenaam Valley gap steady
60 31st pct 54 29th pct
Median age in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +14 yrs older in Neusa Vale gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +10.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
10.0% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +26.9 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
25.0% 74th pct 51.9% 100th pct
Under 15 in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +14.3 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
21.7% 78th pct 7.4% 11th pct
De facto in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +11.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
17.8% 82nd pct 6.8% 16th pct

Age structure

25.0% Seniors (65+) +26.9 pts ▸ 51.9%
23.3% Older adults (45–64) +10.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.4 pts 9.3%
21.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.3 pts 7.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

45.7% Married +19.5 pts ▸ 65.1%
30.4% Never married ◂ +9.5 pts 20.9%
21.7% Widowed ◂ +10.1 pts 11.6%
8.7% Divorced ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Separated ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beenaam Valley Neusa Vale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +1.9 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
16.7% 70th pct 18.5% 74th pct

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +7.4 pts 75.9%
0.0% England +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% South Africa +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
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%

Ancestry

46.7% Australian ◂ +9.6 pts 37.0%
43.3% English +3.0 pts ▸ 46.3%
16.7% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 14.8%
6.7% Scottish +10.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.0% German ◂ +15.0 pts 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 Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +8.3 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
8.3% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

73.3% English only +21.1 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

No religion in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +15.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
35.0% 34th pct 50.0% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity +5.2 pts ▸ 51.9%
35.0% No religion +15.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.7% Not stated ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
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 Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +9.7 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
43.8% 47th pct 53.5% 69th pct
Bachelor+ in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +9.8 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap narrowing
26.1% 79th pct 16.3% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
19 4th pct 19 4th pct
ICSEA in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
952 28th pct 952 28th pct

Highest year of school

43.8% Year 12 +9.7 pts ▸ 53.5%
31.3% Year 10 +15.3 pts ▸ 46.5%
14.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
10.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.4 pts 7.0%

Highest qualification level

25.9% Certificate III / IV +12.8 pts ▸ 38.7%
29.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.0 pts 9.7%
18.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.4 pts 16.1%
14.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.2% Engineering & related +13.3 pts ▸ 35.5%
22.2% Society & culture ◂ +12.5 pts 9.7%
0.0% Health +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
18.5% Creative arts ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Management & commerce +1.8 pts ▸ 12.9%
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% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$18 higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $593 24th pct
Household income in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$256 higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,156 23rd pct
Family income in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$177 higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
$1,458 24th pct $1,281 14th pct
High earners in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +11.6 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.6% 68th pct
High-income homes in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +20.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 62nd pct

Household income distribution

52.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.0 pts 40.0%
32.0% Under $650 ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.0 pts 15.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.3% Under $650 +14.5 pts ▸ 55.8%
43.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.9 pts 11.6%
21.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.4 pts 9.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +22.4 pts higher in Neusa Vale
18.3% 12th pct 40.7% 90th pct
Mental health in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +8.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
5.0% 55th pct 13.0% 97th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Arthritis +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.3% Heart disease +2.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.0% Diabetes ◂ +4.4 pts 5.6%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Lung condition +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.0% None ◂ +20.0 pts 50.0%
16.7% One condition +11.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Two conditions +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Three or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +7.6 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
8.7% 11th pct 16.3% 41st pct
Unpaid carers in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +1.5 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
21.7% 92nd pct 23.3% 95th pct
Unpaid child care in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +2.4 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap narrowing
32.6% 83rd pct 30.2% 74th pct
Defence service in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +7.1 pts higher in Neusa Vale
0.0% 0th pct 7.1% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +4.6 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap narrowing
34.8% 89th pct 30.2% 79th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +6 larger in Beenaam Valley
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
69 yrs 100th pct —
Median income in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$2,000 higher in Neusa Vale
$2,250 71st pct $4,250 96th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +2.5 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
12.2% 58th pct 9.8% 43rd pct
Living alone in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +1.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap narrowing
16.0% 22nd pct 15.0% 19th pct

Family composition

28.6% Couples without children +32.4 pts ▸ 61.0%
40.8% Couples with children ◂ +18.9 pts 22.0%
12.2% One-parent families ◂ +2.5 pts 9.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people +25.0 pts ▸ 65.0%
0.0% 4 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.0% 1 person ◂ +1.0 pts 15.0%
12.0% 5 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$125 higher in Beenaam Valley
$385 79th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +$758 higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
$1,625 50th pct $2,383 86th pct
People / bedroom in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +20.0 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
20.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +8.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
52.0% 79th pct 60.0% 90th pct
Separate houses in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +4.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
96.0% 49th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +19.0 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap widening
76.0% 41st pct 95.0% 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.0% Owned outright +8.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
12.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
20.0% Rented ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.0% Separate house +4.0 pts ▸ 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

48.0% 3 bedrooms +22.0 pts ▸ 70.0%
16.0% 4 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.0% 2 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
12.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 5 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

166.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +166.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
16.7% 50th pct —
PT commute in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +3 longer in Beenaam Valley
117 79th pct 114 77th pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) +32.3 pts ▸ 78.9%
16.7% Worked at home +30.7 pts ▸ 47.4%
10.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Walked ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.1 pts 15.8%
38.1% 2 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 42.1%
14.3% 3 vehicles +17.3 pts ▸ 31.6%
19.0% 4 or more ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +6.1 pts higher in Neusa Vale gap narrowing
20.0% 15th pct 26.1% 32nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +18.7 pts higher in Beenaam Valley gap widening
65.2% 66th pct 46.5% 15th pct
Full-time in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale
23.3% 0th pct —

Industries people work in

20.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
16.7% Education & training ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Construction +5.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.0% Administrative & support ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
30.0% Managers ◂ +8.9 pts 21.1%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale even
0 29th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Beenaam Valleyin Neusa Vale +5.1 pts higher in Beenaam Valley
14.3% 91st pct 9.3% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beenaam Valley vs Neusa Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30201/beenaam-valley/vs/SAL32124/neusa-vale