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Blackbutt South vs Nukku

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.6 km apart · Blackbutt South profile · Nukku profile

Blackbutt South Nukku

Blackbutt South and Nukku are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland, but they have very different profiles. Blackbutt South is much older, with 39.4% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to 17.5% in Nukku. This older population helps explain why Blackbutt South has far higher rates of long-term health conditions, including mental health (21.9%) and arthritis, as well as more people needing help with daily activities (12.5%). In contrast, Nukku has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (37.5%) and more children under 15 (17.5%).

Both areas are equally remote, with a 111-minute drive to the city and no residents living within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While they share similar levels of overseas birth (around 15%), Nukku generally has higher incomes, with a typical weekly personal income of $675 compared to $447 in Blackbutt South. This is consistent with more adults working or looking for work in Nukku (48.5%) compared to Blackbutt South (29.4%).

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Where they differ most

De facto: 30.8 pts higher in Nukku Needs assistance: 12.5 pts higher in Blackbutt South Mortgage: $873 higher in Nukku Aged 65+: 21.9 pts higher in Blackbutt South Participation: 19.1 pts higher in Nukku

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +120 larger in Blackbutt South gap narrowing
160 49th pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +5 yrs older in Blackbutt South gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +21.9 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap widening
39.4% 95th pct 17.5% 44th pct
Under 15 in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +5.0 pts higher in Nukku gap widening
12.5% 24th pct 17.5% 53rd pct
De facto in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +30.8 pts higher in Nukku
6.7% 16th pct 37.5% 100th pct

Age structure

39.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.9 pts 17.5%
33.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.1 pts 15.0%
12.5% Children (0–14) +5.0 pts ▸ 17.5%
11.9% Young adults (25–44) +0.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.0% Married +6.5 pts ▸ 48.5%
25.2% Never married +8.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.0% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 12.1%
9.1% Widowed +6.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Blackbutt South Nukku

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +0.6 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
14.4% 62nd pct 15.0% 64th pct

Country of birth

81.3% Australia ◂ +11.3 pts 70.0%
5.0% New Zealand ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% England ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

50.0% English ◂ +5.0 pts 45.0%
33.8% Australian ◂ +8.8 pts 25.0%
23.1% Irish ◂ +13.1 pts 10.0%
13.8% German +6.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.6% Scottish ◂ +8.1 pts 7.5%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.8% English only ◂ +16.3 pts 77.5%
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

No religion in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +11.2 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap narrowing
28.7% 21st pct 17.5% 7th pct

Religious affiliation

66.3% Christianity ◂ +16.3 pts 50.0%
28.7% No religion ◂ +11.2 pts 17.5%
6.9% Not stated +8.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
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 Blackbutt Southin Nukku +6.2 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
30.1% 13th pct 36.4% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +1.6 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
10.5% 32nd pct 12.1% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +1 more in Blackbutt South
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +26 larger in Nukku
73 21st pct 99 25th pct
ICSEA in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
923 15th pct 923 15th pct

Highest year of school

30.1% Year 12 +6.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
33.1% Year 10 ◂ +2.8 pts 30.3%
24.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
6.6% Year 11 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

47.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.9 pts 41.2%
8.8% Bachelor degree +14.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
14.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.6% Engineering & related +11.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
5.9% Health +17.6 pts ▸ 23.5%
4.4% Education +13.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.2% Architecture & building ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
8.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Society & culture ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +$228 higher in Nukku gap widening
$447 8th pct $675 36th pct
Household income in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +$354 higher in Nukku gap widening
$833 7th pct $1,187 24th pct
Family income in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +$463 higher in Nukku gap widening
$974 6th pct $1,437 23rd pct
High earners in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +2.1 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap narrowing
2.1% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

24.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
30.4% Under $650 ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

71.3% Under $650 ◂ +59.2 pts 12.1%
15.4% $650–$1,499 +24.0 pts ▸ 39.4%
4.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +32.5 pts higher in Blackbutt South
45.0% 96th pct 12.5% 4th pct
Mental health in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +21.9 pts higher in Blackbutt South
21.9% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +12.5 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap widening
12.5% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.9% Mental health ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
18.1% Arthritis ◂ +10.6 pts 7.5%
12.5% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Asthma ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +3.1 pts ▸ 55.0%
23.8% One condition ◂ +16.3 pts 7.5%
11.9% Two conditions ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.0% Three or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +2.8 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
15.4% 36th pct 18.2% 51st pct
Unpaid carers in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +8.9 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap widening
21.0% 91st pct 12.1% 43rd pct
Unpaid child care in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +5.8 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
15.4% 13th pct 21.2% 31st pct
Defence service in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +3.5 pts higher in Blackbutt South
3.5% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +10.3 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap widening
31.5% 84th pct 21.2% 32nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +0.4 larger in Nukku gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +4.0 pts higher in Blackbutt South gap steady
28.0% 96th pct 24.0% 91st pct
Living alone in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
37.7% 88th pct —

Family composition

45.8% Couples without children +2.2 pts ▸ 48.0%
26.3% Couples with children +13.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
28.0% One-parent families ◂ +4.0 pts 24.0%
6.8% Other families ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

49.3% 2 people +12.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
37.7% 1 person ◂ +14.6 pts 23.1%
7.2% 5 people +15.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
4.3% 3 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% 4 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% 6 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +$70 higher in Blackbutt South
$220 31st pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +$873 higher in Nukku
$990 14th pct $1,863 64th pct
People / bedroom in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
8.7% 22nd pct —
Owned outright in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
76.8% 100th pct —
Separate houses in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
78.3% 46th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

76.8% Owned outright ◂ +46.0 pts 30.8%
13.0% Owned with a mortgage +17.7 pts ▸ 30.8%
8.7% Rented ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.2% Not stated ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other tenure ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
4.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Other dwelling ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.3% 3 bedrooms +12.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
21.7% 4 bedrooms +32.1 pts ▸ 53.8%
18.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.2% 5 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.8% Studio / none ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

111.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +111.1 pts 0.0%
66.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
4.3% 71st pct —
Work from home in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
22.0% 65th pct —
PT commute in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
111 75th pct 111 75th pct

How people get to work

56.1% Car (driver) +0.2 pts ▸ 56.3%
22.0% Worked at home ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.8 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

30.0% 2 vehicles +39.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.6 pts 23.1%
20.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% No vehicle ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +4.7 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
22.6% 22nd pct 27.3% 36th pct
Recent arrivals in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
7.1% 84th pct —
Participation in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +19.1 pts higher in Nukku gap widening
29.4% 0th pct 48.5% 19th pct
Full-time in Blackbutt Southin Nukku
58.5% 52nd pct —

Industries people work in

26.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
14.6% Education & training ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Retail trade ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Manufacturing ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Construction ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.4% Community & personal service ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
24.4% Labourers ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
22.0% Managers ◂ +3.2 pts 18.8%
9.8% Technicians & trades +9.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
12.2% Professionals ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% Sales workers ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +0.1 higher in Blackbutt South
0.1 40th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +0.5 pts higher in Blackbutt South
0.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +1.9 pts higher in Blackbutt South
1.9% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +1.0 pts higher in Blackbutt South
1.0% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Blackbutt Southin Nukku even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +1 higher in Blackbutt South
1 57th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Blackbutt Southin Nukku +3.4 pts higher in Nukku
6.0% 54th pct 9.4% 78th pct

Compare Blackbutt South with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackbutt South vs Nukku [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30274/blackbutt-south/vs/SAL32195/nukku