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Biarra vs Eskdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Biarra profile · Eskdale profile

Biarra Eskdale

Biarra and Eskdale (Qld) are two nearby rural areas in Queensland with very different profiles. Biarra has a larger population and is more family-oriented, with 14.8% of residents being children under 15 compared to none in Eskdale (Qld). Life in Biarra involves more health challenges and lower pay; 35.6% of people have a long-term health condition and the typical weekly personal income is $494. In contrast, Eskdale (Qld) is sparsely populated and wealthier, with a typical weekly personal income of $825.

A significant gap in mobility has widened since 2011, with 31.9% of Biarra residents having moved in the last five years compared to just 8.6% in Eskdale (Qld). Despite this, both areas remain car-dependent and lack nearby shops, parks or public transport. They share similar household sizes, with an average of 2.4 people per home, and both sit well below the national figure for people who speak little or no English.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 23.4 pts higher in Biarra Population: 236 larger in Biarra Personal income: $331 higher in Eskdale Under 15: 14.8 pts higher in Biarra Household income: $574 higher in Eskdale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Biarrain Eskdale +236 larger in Biarra gap steady
270 58th pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Biarrain Eskdale +2 yrs older in Biarra gap steady
54 yrs 83rd pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Biarrain Eskdale +2.2 pts higher in Biarra gap steady
2.2% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Biarrain Eskdale +6.4 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
27.0% 80th pct 20.6% 58th pct
Under 15 in Biarrain Eskdale +14.8 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
14.8% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Biarrain Eskdale
7.5% 19th pct —

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) +24.0 pts ▸ 58.8%
27.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.4 pts 20.6%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.5 pts 14.7%
14.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
10.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.5 pts 8.8%

Marital status

57.0% Married +9.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.0% Never married ◂ +14.0 pts 9.1%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%
3.9% Separated +5.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Biarra Eskdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Biarrain Eskdale +1.9 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
13.7% 60th pct 11.8% 52nd pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia ◂ +17.5 pts 61.8%
5.9% England +5.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

37.4% Australian +18.5 pts ▸ 55.9%
41.1% English +3.0 pts ▸ 44.1%
13.3% Irish +7.3 pts ▸ 20.6%
13.0% Scottish ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% German ◂ +0.1 pts 8.8%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Biarrain Eskdale +1.5 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
1.5% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Biarrain Eskdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.0% English only +4.1 pts ▸ 91.2%
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 Biarrain Eskdale +9.8 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
39.3% 46th pct 29.4% 22nd pct

Religious affiliation

50.7% Christianity ◂ +12.5 pts 38.2%
39.3% No religion ◂ +9.8 pts 29.4%
10.0% Not stated +4.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
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 Biarrain Eskdale +6.5 pts higher in Eskdale gap narrowing
31.4% 15th pct 37.9% 31st pct
Bachelor+ in Biarrain Eskdale +3.4 pts higher in Eskdale gap narrowing
8.7% 24th pct 12.1% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Biarrain Eskdale +1 more in Biarra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Biarrain Eskdale
221 40th pct —
ICSEA in Biarrain Eskdale
965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

32.3% Year 10 +9.1 pts ▸ 41.4%
31.4% Year 12 +6.5 pts ▸ 37.9%
13.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.6 pts 10.3%
6.7% Year 11 +3.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.0 pts 14.3%
16.1% Bachelor degree +2.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.8% Agriculture & environment +23.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
21.8% Engineering & related ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Health +12.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
12.1% Management & commerce +2.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.7% Education ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Architecture & building ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% Society & culture ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Biarrain Eskdale +$331 higher in Eskdale gap widening
$494 12th pct $825 62nd pct
Household income in Biarrain Eskdale +$574 higher in Eskdale gap widening
$1,050 16th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Biarrain Eskdale +$482 higher in Eskdale gap widening
$1,142 10th pct $1,624 34th pct
High earners in Biarrain Eskdale +2.6 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
2.6% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Biarrain Eskdale
8.0% 24th pct —

Household income distribution

27.0% $1,500–$2,999 +56.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
46.0% $650–$1,499 +20.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
22.0% Under $650 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.5% Under $650 ◂ +26.2 pts 30.3%
22.6% $650–$1,499 +13.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Biarrain Eskdale +15.0 pts higher in Biarra
35.6% 79th pct 20.6% 15th pct
Mental health in Biarrain Eskdale +8.0 pts higher in Eskdale
9.6% 65th pct 17.6% 98th pct
Needs assistance in Biarrain Eskdale +4.4 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
4.4% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Mental health +8.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.6% Arthritis ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
10.4% Other condition ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Lung condition ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.1% None ◂ +4.1 pts 50.0%
22.2% One condition +19.0 pts ▸ 41.2%
8.1% Two conditions ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Biarrain Eskdale +2.1 pts higher in Eskdale gap narrowing
22.2% 67th pct 24.2% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Biarrain Eskdale +9.6 pts higher in Biarra gap steady
9.6% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Biarrain Eskdale +4.4 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
16.5% 15th pct 12.1% 9th pct
Defence service in Biarrain Eskdale +7.3 pts higher in Biarra
7.3% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Biarrain Eskdale +10.1 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
34.3% 88th pct 24.2% 50th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Biarrain Eskdale +6 larger in Biarra
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Biarrain Eskdale
20 yrs 25th pct —
Median income in Biarrain Eskdale
$399 16th pct —
Household income in Biarrain Eskdale
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Biarrain Eskdale even gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Biarrain Eskdale +4.9 pts higher in Eskdale gap narrowing
12.5% 60th pct 17.4% 80th pct
Living alone in Biarrain Eskdale
21.0% 40th pct —

Family composition

44.2% Couples without children +16.6 pts ▸ 60.9%
38.5% Couples with children ◂ +12.4 pts 26.1%
12.5% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 17.4%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

55.0% 2 people +111.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
4.0% 4 people +46.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.0% 1 person ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% 3 people ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% 5 people ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Biarrain Eskdale +$100 higher in Biarra
$250 40th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Biarrain Eskdale +$297 higher in Biarra gap widening
$1,647 51st pct $1,350 32nd pct
People / bedroom in Biarrain Eskdale +0.10 higher in Biarra gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Biarrain Eskdale
20.0% 59th pct —
Owned outright in Biarrain Eskdale
49.0% 73rd pct —
Separate houses in Biarrain Eskdale
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Biarrain Eskdale
78.0% 46th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

49.0% Owned outright +34.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
32.0% Owned with a mortgage +18.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.0% Rented +30.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
3.0% Other tenure ◂ +3.0 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

30.0% 4 bedrooms +103.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
42.0% 3 bedrooms +8.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% 5 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

15.0% Under $200 +118.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
90.0% $200–$349 ◂ +90.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +53.1 pts 0.0%
31.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
18.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Biarrain Eskdale
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Biarrain Eskdale
23.6% 69th pct —
PT commute in Biarrain Eskdale
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Biarrain Eskdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Biarrain Eskdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Biarrain Eskdale +14 longer in Eskdale
89 62nd pct 103 71st pct
Reach 30 min in Biarrain Eskdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Biarrain Eskdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.9% Car (driver) ◂ +0.9 pts 50.0%
23.6% Worked at home +1.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.7 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

38.5% 2 vehicles +144.9 pts ▸ 183.3%
13.5% 3 vehicles +53.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
13.5% 4 or more ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Biarrain Eskdale +23.4 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
31.9% 54th pct 8.6% 3rd pct
Recent arrivals in Biarrain Eskdale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Biarrain Eskdale
5.6% 74th pct —
Participation in Biarrain Eskdale +1.5 pts higher in Eskdale gap narrowing
47.0% 16th pct 48.5% 19th pct
Full-time in Biarrain Eskdale
46.2% 10th pct —

Industries people work in

29.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.5 pts ▸ 43.8%
9.4% Construction ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Education & training ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Retail trade ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.0% Labourers +15.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
24.5% Managers ◂ +5.8 pts 18.8%
14.2% Professionals ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Community & personal service ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0 18th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Biarrain Eskdale +0.3 pts higher in Biarra
0.3% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Biarrain Eskdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Biarrain Eskdale +14.8 more in Biarra
14.8 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Biarrain Eskdale even
0 27th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Biarrain Eskdale +2.6 pts higher in Eskdale
10.9% 85th pct 13.5% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Biarra vs Eskdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30243/biarra/vs/SAL30985/eskdale