Compare

Blackbull vs Normanton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 75 km apart · Blackbull profile · Normanton profile

Blackbull Normanton

Normanton and Blackbull are two different types of Queensland settings, located about 75 km apart. Normanton is a more developed hub with 1,391 people, where 72.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and the area is described as somewhat walkable. In contrast, Blackbull is sparsely populated with only 17 people and is car-dependent. There are also significant economic gaps; typical weekly household income is well higher in Blackbull at $2,250 compared to $1,691 in Normanton, though Normanton has a much larger First Nations population with 774 people.

Both areas share a similar physical landscape, with nearly identical mean terrain slopes of around 2% to 3%. They also both lack local public transport, with 0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This lack of transit is consistent across both places, regardless of Normanton's larger size or Blackbull's higher typical incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackbullin Normanton +1,374 larger in Normanton gap steady
17 12th pct 1,391 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2011: 1,468
  • Second area, 2016: 1,257
  • Second area, 2021: 1,391
Median age in Blackbullin Normanton +3 yrs older in Blackbull
34 yrs 13th pct 31 yrs 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 31 yrs
First Nations in Blackbullin Normanton
55.6% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.6%
10.7% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
27.0% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%
22.2% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Age structure

64.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +41.6 pts 23.1%
35.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.3 pts 27.0%
23.5% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Marital status

78.6% Married ◂ +52.4 pts 26.2%
28.6% Never married +33.8 pts ▸ 62.4%
21.4% Divorced ◂ +15.7 pts 5.7%
0.0% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Blackbull Normanton

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

  • 85+ in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Normanton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Normanton: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
  • 75–79 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Normanton: 1.1% males, 0.9% females
  • 70–74 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Normanton: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Normanton: 1.7% males, 1.9% females
  • 60–64 in Blackbull: 35.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Normanton: 3.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 55–59 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Normanton: 2.6% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Normanton: 3.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Normanton: 2.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Normanton: 2.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Normanton: 2.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 30–34 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 21.4% females; 30–34 in Normanton: 4.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Normanton: 3.9% males, 4.1% females
  • 20–24 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Normanton: 3.6% males, 4.9% females
  • 15–19 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Normanton: 3.3% males, 1.8% females
  • 10–14 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Normanton: 4.0% males, 3.9% females
  • 5–9 in Blackbull: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Normanton: 5.1% males, 5.4% females
  • 0–4 in Blackbull: 42.9% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Normanton: 5.1% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Blackbullin Normanton
4.5% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Country of birth

88.2% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 83.5%
0.0% England +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Philippines +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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

64.7% Australian ◂ +33.6 pts 31.1%
17.6% English ◂ +1.4 pts 16.2%
0.0% Irish +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% German +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Blackbullin Normanton
3.7% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Limited English in Blackbullin Normanton
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

88.2% English only ◂ +3.1 pts 85.1%
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

42.0% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%

Religious affiliation

35.3% Christianity +7.2 pts ▸ 42.5%
29.4% No religion +12.6 pts ▸ 42.0%
35.3% Not stated ◂ +20.9 pts 14.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

31.3% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%
8.4% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
Schools/1k kids in Blackbullin Normanton
5.33 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Blackbullin Normanton +3 more in Normanton
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
92 24th pct
714 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
21.4% Year 10 +7.8 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% Year 11 +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Education +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Health +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blackbullin Normanton +$375 higher in Blackbull
$1,125 88th pct $750 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $604
  • Second area, 2016: $646
  • Second area, 2021: $750
Household income in Blackbullin Normanton +$559 higher in Blackbull
$2,250 86th pct $1,691 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,107
  • Second area, 2016: $1,473
  • Second area, 2021: $1,691
Family income in Blackbullin Normanton +$532 higher in Blackbull
$2,250 71st pct $1,718 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,256
  • Second area, 2016: $1,587
  • Second area, 2021: $1,718
8.6% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
High-income homes in Blackbullin Normanton
19.3% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%

Personal income distribution

21.4% Under $650 +16.5 pts ▸ 37.9%
21.4% $650–$1,499 +7.3 pts ▸ 28.7%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 15.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Blackbullin Normanton
21.1% 17th pct
Mental health in Blackbullin Normanton
3.8% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Blackbullin Normanton
2.7% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Asthma +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Arthritis +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Mental health +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None +13.3 pts ▸ 66.3%
0.0% One condition +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Two conditions +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Three or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Community Participation

14.5% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Unpaid carers in Blackbullin Normanton
8.5% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
Unpaid child care in Blackbullin Normanton
24.1% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Defence service in Blackbullin Normanton
2.8% 53rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Blackbullin Normanton
12.8% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Blackbullin Normanton +774 larger in Normanton
0 0th pct 774 87th pct
Median age in Blackbullin Normanton +14 yrs older in Blackbull
39 yrs 77th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
24.9% 16th pct
21.2% 87th pct
Median income in Blackbullin Normanton +$17 higher in Normanton
$474 29th pct $491 31st pct
Household income in Blackbullin Normanton +$303 higher in Normanton
$1,125 23rd pct $1,428 38th pct
Indigenous language in Blackbullin Normanton
5.4% 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blackbullin Normanton +0.3 larger in Normanton
2.7 71st pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
34.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
22.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +22.5 pts 44.2%
0.0% One-parent families +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
33.3% Couples without children ◂ +14.9 pts 18.4%
0.0% Other families +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

$170 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $110
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $170
$992 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $953
  • Second area, 2016: $927
  • Second area, 2021: $992
People / bedroom in Blackbullin Normanton +0.40 higher in Normanton
0.70 14th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.30
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
64.8% 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.8%
Owned outright in Blackbullin Normanton
17.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Separate houses in Blackbullin Normanton
85.9% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 93.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.9%
64.3% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%

Transport & Vehicles

13.3% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Work from home in Blackbullin Normanton
5.7% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Blackbullin Normanton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Blackbullin Normanton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Blackbullin Normanton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Blackbullin Normanton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

23.1% Car (driver) +32.2 pts ▸ 55.3%
0.0% Walked +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Worked at home +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Blackbullin Normanton
33.0% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%
Recent arrivals in Blackbullin Normanton
11.3% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

Jobs & Industry

9.6% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Participation in Blackbullin Normanton
55.4% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%
70.4% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 76.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.4%

Industries people work in

46.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +37.3 pts 8.8%
0.0% Education & training +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Construction +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Retail trade +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Occupations people work in

30.8% Managers ◂ +18.2 pts 12.5%
30.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +20.2 pts 10.6%
23.1% Labourers ◂ +11.9 pts 11.2%
0.0% Professionals +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Sales workers +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Blackbullin Normanton +4.1 higher in Normanton
0.0 0th pct 4.1 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Blackbullin Normanton +4.4 more in Normanton
0.0 0th pct 4.4 80th pct
15-min city in Blackbullin Normanton +64.9 pts higher in Normanton
0.0% 0th pct 64.9% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Blackbullin Normanton +72.1 pts higher in Normanton
0.0% 0th pct 72.1% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Blackbullin Normanton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Blackbullin Normanton +65.1 pts higher in Normanton
0.0% 0th pct 65.1% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Blackbullin Normanton +70.8 pts higher in Normanton
0.0% 0th pct 70.8% 70th pct
Walk to health in Blackbullin Normanton +60.4 pts higher in Normanton
0.0% 0th pct 60.4% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Blackbullin Normanton +23.0 more in Normanton
0.0 0th pct 23.0 65th pct
Intersections/km² in Blackbullin Normanton even
0 0th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Blackbullin Normanton +0.5 pts higher in Normanton
2.3% 1st pct 2.8% 9th pct

Compare Blackbull with nearby areas

Compare Normanton with nearby areas

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackbull vs Normanton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30271/blackbull/vs/SAL32165/normanton