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Blackbutt vs Taromeo

Name: Blackbutt vs Taromeo — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.9 km apart · Blackbutt profile · Taromeo profile

Blackbutt Taromeo

Blackbutt (Qld) and Taromeo are neighbouring rural areas with different levels of accessibility. Blackbutt (Qld) is more developed for pedestrians, with a walkability score of 5.4 (somewhat walkable), while Taromeo is car-dependent. In Blackbutt (Qld), 84.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, compared to 0.7% and 0% in Taromeo. Demographic gaps are also sharp; the share of people aged 65 and over is far higher in Blackbutt (Qld) at 41.6%, compared to 29.8% in Taromeo. Additionally, the typical age of First Nations residents is far older in Blackbutt (Qld) at 50, while in Taromeo it is just 18.

The two areas share a nearly identical typical weekly personal income of $454. They are also alike in having no residents who speak little or no English and no public transport stops. While Blackbutt (Qld) has a far higher share of renters at 22.9% compared to 8.4% in Taromeo, both areas have a typical age well above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

No car: 4.1 pts higher in Blackbutt Renting: 14.5 pts higher in Blackbutt Population: 426 larger in Blackbutt Aged 65+: 11.8 pts higher in Blackbutt Recent arrivals: 2.5 pts higher in Blackbutt

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackbutt in Taromeo +426 larger in Blackbutt gap narrowing

799 72nd pct 373 61st pct

Median age in Blackbutt in Taromeo +3 yrs older in Blackbutt gap narrowing

59 yrs 91st pct 56 yrs 87th pct

Age structure

41.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 29.8%

26.3% Older adults (45–64) +4.8 pts ▸ 31.1%

11.8% Children (0–14) +4.1 pts ▸ 15.8%

12.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.6 pts 9.9%

6.9% Youth (15–24) +1.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

Marital status

43.3% Married +7.5 pts ▸ 50.8%

26.4% Never married ◂ +1.8 pts 24.6%

16.4% Divorced +0.9 pts ▸ 17.4%

9.1% Widowed ◂ +5.9 pts 3.3%

5.1% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Blackbutt Taromeo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.5% Australia +2.3 pts ▸ 78.8%

5.8% England ◂ +2.3 pts 3.5%

3.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 pts 1.9%

1.0% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 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

48.9% English ◂ +4.4 pts 44.5%

34.8% Australian +0.1 pts ▸ 34.9%

11.3% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 12.9%

11.6% Irish +1.0 pts ▸ 12.6%

12.4% German ◂ +3.5 pts 8.8%

0.8% Chinese +2.5 pts ▸ 3.2%

0.9% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.8% Indian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.0% English only even 89.0%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 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% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

45.9% Christianity ◂ +4.1 pts 41.8%

39.8% No religion +0.7 pts ▸ 40.5%

11.5% Not stated even 11.5%

1.3% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 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 Blackbutt in Taromeo

10.64 76th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Blackbutt in Taromeo +2 more in Blackbutt

2 62nd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Blackbutt in Taromeo

73 21st pct —

ICSEA in Blackbutt in Taromeo

923 15th pct —

Highest year of school

35.6% Year 10 +1.0 pts ▸ 36.6%

25.1% Year 12 +2.3 pts ▸ 27.5%

19.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.7 pts 13.9%

7.6% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 8.8%

Highest qualification level

43.5% Certificate III / IV +0.6 pts ▸ 44.0%

12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.6 pts ▸ 16.1%

8.3% Bachelor degree even 8.3%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.7 pts 1.6%

3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 2.6%

Field of qualification

16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +3.7 pts 13.0%

11.9% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.9% Society & culture +4.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.0% Architecture & building +3.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

7.4% Health +3.4 pts ▸ 10.9%

6.8% Education ◂ +1.7 pts 5.2%

6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services even 6.2%

2.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.5% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blackbutt in Taromeo even gap narrowing

$454 8th pct $454 8th pct

Household income in Blackbutt in Taromeo +$143 higher in Taromeo gap widening

$768 5th pct $911 10th pct

Family income in Blackbutt in Taromeo +$153 higher in Taromeo gap widening

$934 5th pct $1,087 9th pct

Household income distribution

40.4% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 41.9%

33.3% Under $650 ◂ +0.4 pts 32.9%

15.8% $1,500–$2,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 18.7%

1.1% $4,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

Personal income distribution

64.9% Under $650 ◂ +4.2 pts 60.7%

21.4% $650–$1,499 +0.9 pts ▸ 22.3%

3.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 6.2%

0.4% $3,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

19.1% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 16.4%

12.3% Mental health +3.8 pts ▸ 16.1%

9.5% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 12.3%

9.4% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 10.5%

9.6% Asthma even 9.7%

9.0% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

5.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 3.2%

4.5% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%

2.1% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.8%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.3% None ◂ +1.7 pts 46.6%

21.9% One condition ◂ +0.7 pts 21.2%

11.8% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

8.4% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 7.5%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

19 67th pct 19 67th pct

Median age in Blackbutt in Taromeo +32 yrs older in Blackbutt

50 yrs 87th pct 18 yrs 18th pct

Median income in Blackbutt in Taromeo +$125 higher in Taromeo

$450 25th pct $575 43rd pct

Household income in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

$1,187 26th pct $1,187 26th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blackbutt in Taromeo +0.2 larger in Taromeo gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.2 24th pct

Family composition

47.7% Couples without children ◂ +5.9 pts 41.8%

31.9% Couples with children +6.5 pts ▸ 38.5%

20.7% One-parent families ◂ +5.3 pts 15.4%

1.3% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%

Household size

42.7% 2 people +5.1 pts ▸ 47.7%

36.4% 1 person ◂ +4.8 pts 31.6%

11.9% 3 people ◂ +3.5 pts 8.4%

3.4% 4 people +4.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

3.4% 5 people +4.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

3.4% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackbutt in Taromeo +$30 higher in Taromeo gap widening

$230 34th pct $260 43rd pct

Mortgage in Blackbutt in Taromeo +$83 higher in Taromeo gap narrowing

$917 12th pct $1,000 14th pct

People / bedroom in Blackbutt in Taromeo +0.10 higher in Taromeo gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.3% Owned outright ◂ +3.8 pts 53.5%

16.1% Owned with a mortgage +20.7 pts ▸ 36.8%

22.9% Rented ◂ +14.5 pts 8.4%

5.6% Not stated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

95.2% Separate house +2.2 pts ▸ 97.4%

2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Other dwelling ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.6 pts 40.6%

20.1% 2 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 21.3%

18.1% 4 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 21.3%

3.4% 1 bedroom +6.3 pts ▸ 9.7%

3.1% 5 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.8% Studio / none +1.7 pts ▸ 2.6%

Weekly rent distribution

70.4% $200–$349 +6.6 pts ▸ 76.9%

23.5% Under $200 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

3.7% $350–$549 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

49.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.3 pts 43.9%

28.1% $1,000–$1,799 +7.0 pts ▸ 35.1%

5.3% $1,800–$2,999 even 5.3%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Drive to city in Blackbutt in Taromeo +14 longer in Taromeo

107 73rd pct 121 81st pct

How people get to work

59.5% Car (driver) +7.2 pts ▸ 66.7%

11.3% Walked ◂ +4.8 pts 6.5%

7.7% Worked at home +3.1 pts ▸ 10.8%

7.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.5 pts 3.2%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.2 pts 37.4%

28.1% 2 vehicles +13.9 pts ▸ 41.9%

12.3% 3 vehicles +4.5 pts ▸ 16.8%

4.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

4.1% 4 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.7% Health care & social assistance +8.4 pts ▸ 16.1%

14.9% Retail trade ◂ +7.3 pts 7.5%

11.3% Education & training ◂ +2.7 pts 8.6%

10.3% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 7.5%

9.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

8.7% Manufacturing ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.3 pts 6.5%

2.6% Electricity, gas & water +5.0 pts ▸ 7.5%

0.0% Professional & technical +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

1.5% Administrative & support +4.9 pts ▸ 6.5%

6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.8 pts 5.4%

4.1% Transport & warehousing +1.3 pts ▸ 5.4%

Occupations people work in

17.9% Labourers +3.6 pts ▸ 21.5%

16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.4 pts 7.5%

14.9% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 16.1%

8.7% Professionals +3.1 pts ▸ 11.8%

11.8% Clerical & administrative even 11.8%

11.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.6 pts 9.7%

10.8% Sales workers ◂ +6.5 pts 4.3%

9.7% Managers ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Blackbutt in Taromeo +5.4 higher in Blackbutt

5.4 85th pct 0.0 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Blackbutt in Taromeo +5.9 more in Blackbutt

5.9 88th pct 0.0 29th pct

15-min city in Blackbutt in Taromeo +83.9 pts higher in Blackbutt

83.9% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Blackbutt in Taromeo +84.8 pts higher in Blackbutt

84.8% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Blackbutt in Taromeo even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Blackbutt in Taromeo +82.0 pts higher in Blackbutt

82.0% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Blackbutt in Taromeo +84.1 pts higher in Blackbutt

84.8% 77th pct 0.7% 32nd pct

Walk to health in Blackbutt in Taromeo +82.1 pts higher in Blackbutt

82.1% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Blackbutt in Taromeo +34.7 more in Blackbutt

40.1 77th pct 5.4 30th pct

Intersections/km² in Blackbutt in Taromeo +10 higher in Blackbutt

10 72nd pct 0 29th pct

Mean slope in Blackbutt in Taromeo +1.9 pts higher in Taromeo

5.3% 46th pct 7.2% 65th pct

Compare Blackbutt with nearby areas

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Compare Taromeo with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackbutt vs Taromeo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30272/blackbutt/vs/SAL32753/taromeo