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Blackall vs Scrubby Creek

Name: Blackall vs Scrubby Creek — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 105 km apart · Blackall profile · Scrubby Creek profile

Blackall Scrubby Creek

Blackall and Scrubby Creek (Blackall Tambo - Qld) are two very different rural areas. Blackall has a larger population of 1,365 and is much more developed, with a typical resident aged 49 and two schools in the area. In contrast, Scrubby Creek (Blackall Tambo - Qld) is sparsely populated with only 14 people, who are far younger with a typical age of 36. There is also a large financial gap, as typical weekly household income is far higher in Scrubby Creek (Blackall Tambo - Qld) at $2,250, compared to $1,143 in Blackall.

Both areas are similarly remote, with neither having any public transport stops or routes. This lack of transit is consistent with their surroundings, and both areas have a similar terrain slope that sits near the national figure. While Blackall is mostly car-dependent, it has far more amenities within walking distance for its residents than Scrubby Creek (Blackall Tambo - Qld), which is entirely car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,351 larger in Blackall Household income: $1,107 higher in Scrubby Creek Median age: 13 yrs older in Blackall Household size: 1.3 larger in Scrubby Creek Family income: $684 higher in Scrubby Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +1,351 larger in Blackall

1,365 75th pct 14 10th pct

Median age in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +13 yrs older in Blackall

49 yrs 67th pct 36 yrs 17th pct

Age structure

27.6% Older adults (45–64) +15.2 pts ▸ 42.9%

15.3% Children (0–14) +13.3 pts ▸ 28.6%

27.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

20.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

8.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.8% Married +19.7 pts ▸ 71.4%

28.2% Never married +43.3 pts ▸ 71.4%

9.1% Widowed +33.8 pts ▸ 42.9%

8.0% Divorced ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

2.5% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Blackall Scrubby Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.9% Australia +14.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% England ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 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

41.6% English +15.5 pts ▸ 57.1%

45.8% Australian ◂ +17.2 pts 28.6%

8.7% German +27.0 pts ▸ 35.7%

11.2% Irish ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

10.0% Scottish ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.3% English only +9.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

22.8% No religion +55.8 pts ▸ 78.6%

68.4% Christianity ◂ +32.7 pts 35.7%

7.9% Not stated ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

9.57 74th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +2 more in Blackall

2 62nd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

72 20th pct —

ICSEA in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

922 14th pct —

Highest year of school

30.4% Year 10 +55.3 pts ▸ 85.7%

35.1% Year 12 ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%

18.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%

5.0% Year 11 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.9 pts 0.0%

15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

14.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

1.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

13.4% Management & commerce ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

10.4% Education ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

9.5% Health ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

9.5% Society & culture ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

8.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.7% Architecture & building ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.5% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +$214 higher in Scrubby Creek

$686 38th pct $900 73rd pct

Household income in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +$1,107 higher in Scrubby Creek

$1,143 22nd pct $2,250 86th pct

Family income in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +$684 higher in Scrubby Creek

$1,566 31st pct $2,250 71st pct

Household income distribution

30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%

22.7% Under $650 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

22.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

5.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

4.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.9% Under $650 even 42.9%

29.6% $650–$1,499 +13.2 pts ▸ 42.9%

11.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.2% Mental health +13.2 pts ▸ 21.4%

11.0% Arthritis ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

9.8% Asthma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

7.1% Other condition ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

6.7% Diabetes ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

6.2% Heart disease ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.6% None ◂ +28.0 pts 28.6%

21.2% One condition +0.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

7.6% Two conditions ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +69 larger in Blackall

69 81st pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

41 yrs 79th pct —

Median income in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

$487 30th pct —

Household income in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

$1,187 26th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +1.3 larger in Scrubby Creek

2.2 24th pct 3.5 95th pct

Family composition

45.5% Couples with children +61.6 pts ▸ 107.1%

42.5% Couples without children +0.3 pts ▸ 42.9%

12.8% One-parent families ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.3% 2 people ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%

33.2% 1 person ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%

11.2% 4 people ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

9.9% 3 people ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

3.4% 5 people ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

$157 15th pct —

Mortgage in Blackall in Scrubby Creek

$867 11th pct —

People / bedroom in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +0.10 higher in Scrubby Creek

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned outright ◂ +44.2 pts 0.0%

27.1% Rented ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%

21.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%

5.8% Other tenure ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.8% Separate house +3.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.0% Other dwelling ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

19.7% 4 bedrooms +147.0 pts ▸ 166.7%

46.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%

18.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

8.1% 5 or more ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

1.4% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.1% Car (driver) ◂ +22.8 pts 33.3%

10.0% Walked +15.0 pts ▸ 25.0%

15.2% Worked at home ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

1.4% Bicycle ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%

33.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%

13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

9.2% 4 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

4.4% No vehicle ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

27.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +47.7 pts ▸ 75.0%

8.1% Construction +16.9 pts ▸ 25.0%

12.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

10.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

9.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

7.2% Education & training ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Mining ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Labourers +14.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

20.6% Managers +4.4 pts ▸ 25.0%

12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

11.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

10.2% Community & personal service ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

8.9% Professionals ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

8.6% Sales workers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

6.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +3.6 higher in Blackall

3.6 75th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +4.2 more in Blackall

4.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +60.5 pts higher in Blackall

60.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +60.2 pts higher in Blackall

60.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +62.2 pts higher in Blackall

62.2% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +62.5 pts higher in Blackall

62.5% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +55.0 pts higher in Blackall

55.0% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +33.7 more in Blackall

33.7 74th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Blackall in Scrubby Creek even

0 3rd pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in Blackall in Scrubby Creek +0.3 pts higher in Scrubby Creek

2.4% 3rd pct 2.7% 8th pct

Compare Blackall with nearby areas

Minnie Downs Macfarlane Mount Enniskillen Lumeah Barcaldine Scrubby Creek Lansdowne Tambo

Compare Scrubby Creek with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackall vs Scrubby Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30270/blackall/vs/SAL32529/scrubby-creek