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Black Duck Creek vs Upper Pilton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.4 km apart · Black Duck Creek profile · Upper Pilton profile

Black Duck Creek Upper Pilton

Upper Pilton and Black Duck Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. The two neighbours differ most in wealth; typical family income in Black Duck Creek is far higher at $2,250 per week, compared to $1,399 in Upper Pilton. Residents in Upper Pilton are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 48, while the typical resident in Black Duck Creek is 43. Black Duck Creek has much steeper terrain, with a mean slope of 23.4% against 13.3% in Upper Pilton.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent with no public transport, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Both areas are located more than two hours from the city. This shared lack of local services is consistent across both locations, though Upper Pilton has slightly larger households, with 3.0 people per home compared to 2.5 in Black Duck Creek.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +68 larger in Upper Pilton gap widening
12 9th pct 80 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 242
  • First area, 2016: 21
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2016: 63
  • Second area, 2021: 80
Median age in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +5 yrs older in Upper Pilton gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
— 5.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
— 23.8% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
— 18.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

58.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +34.6 pts 23.8%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +42.5 pts ▸ 42.5%
33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.8 pts 22.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%

Marital status

81.8% Married ◂ +21.5 pts 60.3%
0.0% Never married +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Divorced +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Widowed +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Separated +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Black Duck Creek Upper Pilton

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

  • 85+ in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Upper Pilton: 6.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Upper Pilton: 4.2% males, 4.2% females
  • 70–74 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Upper Pilton: 4.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 65–69 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 5.6% females
  • 60–64 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Upper Pilton: 5.6% males, 4.2% females
  • 55–59 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Upper Pilton: 8.3% males, 4.2% females
  • 50–54 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Upper Pilton: 8.3% males, 4.2% females
  • 45–49 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 6.9% females
  • 40–44 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Upper Pilton: 5.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Upper Pilton: 4.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Upper Pilton: 0.0% males, 9.7% females
  • 10–14 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Upper Pilton: 4.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Upper Pilton: 4.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Black Duck Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Upper Pilton: 5.6% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 7.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%

Country of birth

91.7% Australia +4.6 pts ▸ 96.3%
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

91.7% English ◂ +49.2 pts 42.5%
0.0% Australian +56.3 pts ▸ 56.3%
0.0% Scottish +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% German +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Irish +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

91.7% English only +0.8 pts ▸ 92.5%
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

— 32.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%

Religious affiliation

91.7% Christianity ◂ +27.9 pts 63.7%
0.0% No religion +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% Not stated +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
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

— 56.5% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 49.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.5%
— 16.2% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 12 +11.0 pts ▸ 56.5%
36.4% Year 10 ◂ +7.3 pts 29.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Health +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Society & culture +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +$242 higher in Black Duck Creek gap widening
$725 45th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $428
  • First area, 2016: $425
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $425
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +$181 higher in Black Duck Creek gap narrowing
$1,649 57th pct $1,468 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $911
  • First area, 2016: $1,042
  • First area, 2021: $1,649
  • Second area, 2016: $1,249
  • Second area, 2021: $1,468
Family income in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +$851 higher in Black Duck Creek gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $1,399 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,208
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,399
— 4.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
— 21.4% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 +16.3 pts ▸ 61.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 8.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

— 26.3% 37th pct
— 7.5% 44th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

41.7% Asthma ◂ +24.2 pts 17.5%
41.7% Other condition ◂ +34.2 pts 7.5%
0.0% Arthritis +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Mental health +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Cancer +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.3% None +12.9 pts ▸ 71.3%
50.0% One condition ◂ +28.8 pts 21.3%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 23.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
— 16.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
— 33.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 13.2% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +4 larger in Upper Pilton
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
— 79 yrs 100th pct
— $225 2nd pct
— $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +0.5 larger in Upper Pilton gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
— 4.2% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
— 10.7% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Family composition

137.5% Couples with children ◂ +75.5 pts 62.0%
62.5% Couples without children ◂ +23.1 pts 39.4%
0.0% One-parent families +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $2,000 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +0.10 higher in Upper Pilton gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 64.3% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 89.3% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

133.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +133.3 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

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 39.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.5%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +8 longer in Black Duck Creek
129 86th pct 121 81st pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +42.1 pts 57.9%
0.0% Worked at home +39.5 pts ▸ 39.5%
0.0% Walked +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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%

Migration & Movement

— 30.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%

Jobs & Industry

— 6.1% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
— 72.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.1%
— 63.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.2%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
0.0% Education & training +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Construction +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Professional & technical +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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% Managers +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Professionals +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Labourers +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton even
0 6th pct 0 14th pct
Mean slope in Black Duck Creekin Upper Pilton +10.1 pts higher in Black Duck Creek
23.4% 100th pct 13.3% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black Duck Creek vs Upper Pilton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30265/black-duck-creek/vs/SAL32915/upper-pilton