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Bloomfield vs Cape Tribulation

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Bloomfield profile · Cape Tribulation profile

Bloomfield Cape Tribulation

Bloomfield and Cape Tribulation are two sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Bloomfield has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 21.1%, compared to 0.0% in Cape Tribulation. Residents in Bloomfield are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 53 and 25.0% of people aged 65 and over, while the typical age in Cape Tribulation is 46 and only 8.9% are seniors. In contrast, Cape Tribulation is far more transient and international; 56.2% of people moved there in the last five years, and 26.0% were born overseas, compared to 12.3% in Bloomfield.

Everyday life in both places shares many similarities, such as having almost identical typical weekly rents of around $150 and no residents who speak little or no English. The two areas also have the same number of schools within 3km. While both have very low incomes compared to the national figure, Bloomfield has a higher share of full-time employment at 61.1%. Cape Tribulation is more likely to be a place of rental and hospitality work, with 50.7% of workers in accommodation and food services.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 28.3 pts higher in Cape Tribulation Full-time: 25.3 pts higher in Bloomfield 3+ bedrooms: 24.4 pts higher in Cape Tribulation First Nations: 21.1 pts higher in Bloomfield Recent arrivals: 18.8 pts higher in Cape Tribulation

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +105 larger in Bloomfield gap widening
228 57th pct 123 45th pct
Median age in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +7 yrs older in Bloomfield gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +21.1 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
21.1% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +16.1 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
25.0% 74th pct 8.9% 14th pct
Under 15 in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +9.8 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
12.3% 24th pct 2.4% 4th pct
De facto in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +1.6 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
24.3% 93rd pct 25.9% 95th pct

Age structure

39.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.9 pts 39.0%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) +13.9 pts ▸ 35.0%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.1 pts 8.9%
12.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.8 pts 2.4%
5.3% Youth (15–24) +5.3 pts ▸ 10.6%

Marital status

45.5% Never married +10.4 pts ▸ 55.8%
32.8% Married ◂ +16.2 pts 16.7%
16.2% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 14.2%
4.0% Widowed +1.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.0% Separated +1.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Age & sex structure

Bloomfield Cape Tribulation

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +13.7 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
12.3% 54th pct 26.0% 86th pct

Country of birth

62.7% Australia ◂ +7.4 pts 55.3%
3.1% England +0.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.2% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
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

28.5% English +7.3 pts ▸ 35.8%
19.7% Australian +2.2 pts ▸ 22.0%
14.5% Irish ◂ +3.9 pts 10.6%
9.2% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.1% German +1.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.2% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +4.1 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
5.7% 63rd pct 9.8% 75th pct
Limited English in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

71.9% English only +1.2 pts ▸ 73.2%
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 Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +14.4 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
36.0% 37th pct 50.4% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

36.0% No religion +14.4 pts ▸ 50.4%
35.5% Christianity ◂ +9.5 pts 26.0%
26.3% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 25.2%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +10.9 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
37.9% 31st pct 48.8% 59th pct
Bachelor+ in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +9.4 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
10.6% 32nd pct 20.0% 67th pct
Schools/1k kids in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation
35.71 97th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
67 19th pct 67 19th pct
ICSEA in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
661 0th pct 661 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.9% Year 12 +10.9 pts ▸ 48.8%
17.7% Year 10 +1.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
10.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.1 pts 5.0%
3.5% Year 11 +3.9 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

26.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.5 pts 23.6%
15.2% Bachelor degree +0.5 pts ▸ 15.7%
6.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.1 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +5.0 pts 12.4%
2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.2 pts ▸ 12.4%
9.4% Health ◂ +0.4 pts 9.0%
3.6% Natural & physical sciences +5.4 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.7% Management & commerce ◂ +3.1 pts 5.6%
8.0% Education ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Creative arts +5.7 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.5% Society & culture ◂ +3.2 pts 3.4%
2.9% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$76 higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
$556 19th pct $632 29th pct
Household income in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$94 higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
$855 8th pct $949 11th pct
Family income in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$375 higher in Bloomfield gap widening
$1,437 23rd pct $1,062 8th pct
High earners in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +3.0 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
3.0% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +4.5 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
4.5% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

23.6% Under $650 +15.1 pts ▸ 38.7%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.9 pts 12.9%
24.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 16.1%
4.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.9% Under $650 ◂ +2.6 pts 38.3%
22.7% $650–$1,499 +10.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 6.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +8.2 pts higher in Bloomfield
29.4% 53rd pct 21.1% 17th pct
Mental health in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +3.7 pts higher in Cape Tribulation
5.3% 26th pct 8.9% 58th pct
Needs assistance in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +0.9 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
3.9% 42nd pct 4.9% 53rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Arthritis ◂ +4.3 pts 4.9%
5.3% Mental health +3.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +5.0 pts 2.4%
6.6% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 3.3%
6.1% Lung condition ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%
3.1% Stroke ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% Cancer ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.3% None +15.9 pts ▸ 60.2%
20.6% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 15.4%
4.4% Two conditions ◂ +1.1 pts 3.3%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +5.4 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
14.6% 33rd pct 20.0% 59th pct
Unpaid carers in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +2.1 pts higher in Bloomfield gap narrowing
9.6% 23rd pct 7.5% 14th pct
Unpaid child care in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +9.8 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
15.7% 14th pct 5.8% 2nd pct
Defence service in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +3.2 pts higher in Bloomfield
5.6% 86th pct 2.5% 47th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +1.0 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
20.7% 30th pct 21.7% 35th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +48 larger in Bloomfield
48 77th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +4 yrs older in Cape Tribulation
28 yrs 57th pct 32 yrs 69th pct
Year 12 in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation
36.4% 40th pct —
Unemployment in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation
42.9% 100th pct —
Median income in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$18 higher in Bloomfield
$593 45th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$183 higher in Bloomfield
$1,083 22nd pct $900 14th pct
Indigenous language in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation
6.3% 62nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +0.2 larger in Bloomfield gap steady
2.0 14th pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +1.0 pts higher in Bloomfield gap steady
12.6% 60th pct 11.6% 55th pct
Living alone in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +0.5 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap narrowing
38.2% 89th pct 38.7% 89th pct

Family composition

45.4% Couples without children +8.1 pts ▸ 53.5%
37.0% Couples with children ◂ +9.1 pts 27.9%
0.0% Other families +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
12.6% One-parent families ◂ +1.0 pts 11.6%

Household size

32.6% 2 people +19.0 pts ▸ 51.6%
38.2% 1 person +0.5 pts ▸ 38.7%
10.1% 3 people ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$5 higher in Bloomfield gap narrowing
$155 14th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +$1,070 higher in Bloomfield gap widening
$1,300 29th pct $230 0th pct
People / bedroom in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +18.8 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
13.5% 39th pct 32.3% 81st pct
Owned outright in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +6.1 pts higher in Bloomfield gap narrowing
41.6% 51st pct 35.5% 34th pct
Separate houses in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +7.9 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
92.1% 37th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +24.4 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
33.7% 1st pct 58.1% 13th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.6% Owned outright ◂ +6.1 pts 35.5%
13.5% Rented +18.8 pts ▸ 32.3%
21.3% Owned with a mortgage +7.7 pts ▸ 29.0%
10.1% Not stated ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.7% Other tenure +2.9 pts ▸ 9.7%

Types of homes

92.1% Separate house +7.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.5% Other dwelling ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

32.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 29.0%
27.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 25.8%
20.2% 1 bedroom +5.6 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% 5 or more +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
6.7% 4 bedrooms +6.2 pts ▸ 12.9%
3.4% Studio / none ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

108.3% Under $200 ◂ +78.3 pts 30.0%
33.3% $200–$349 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.6% Under $1,000 +1.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
21.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +6.2 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
6.2% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +11.7 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
23.6% 69th pct 11.9% 34th pct
PT commute in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

4.2% Walked +49.6 pts ▸ 53.7%
51.4% Car (driver) ◂ +29.0 pts 22.4%
23.6% Worked at home ◂ +11.7 pts 11.9%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +19.8 pts ▸ 53.1%
45.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.9 pts 43.8%
17.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
9.9% 4 or more ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% No vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +28.3 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
27.9% 39th pct 56.2% 95th pct
Recent arrivals in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +18.8 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.8% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +7.2 pts higher in Bloomfield gap narrowing
14.3% 96th pct 7.0% 84th pct
Participation in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +16.7 pts higher in Cape Tribulation gap widening
42.4% 11th pct 59.2% 44th pct
Full-time in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +25.3 pts higher in Bloomfield gap widening
61.1% 65th pct 35.8% 0th pct

Industries people work in

6.9% Accommodation & food +43.8 pts ▸ 50.7%
30.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
18.1% Construction ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
18.1% Education & training ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
12.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.1 pts 10.4%
12.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.0 pts 7.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.9% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.2% Arts & recreation +0.3 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Managers +4.9 pts ▸ 29.9%
25.0% Professionals ◂ +17.5 pts 7.5%
18.1% Labourers +4.3 pts ▸ 22.4%
20.8% Community & personal service ◂ +11.9 pts 9.0%
0.0% Sales workers +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
6.9% Technicians & trades +5.0 pts ▸ 11.9%
6.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.5 pts 4.5%
6.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +0.1 higher in Cape Tribulation
1.2 60th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
1.1 60th pct 1.1 60th pct
15-min city in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +4.3 pts higher in Bloomfield
32.4% 75th pct 28.1% 74th pct
Walk to transit in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +1.8 pts higher in Bloomfield
1.8% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +27.9 pts higher in Cape Tribulation
16.6% 51st pct 44.5% 62nd pct
Walk to health in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +106.2 more in Cape Tribulation
48.2 81st pct 154.5 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +1 higher in Cape Tribulation
0 15th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Bloomfieldin Cape Tribulation +2.0 pts higher in Cape Tribulation
9.1% 76th pct 11.0% 86th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bloomfield vs Cape Tribulation [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30288/bloomfield/vs/SAL30529/cape-tribulation