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Boolboonda vs Takilberan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Boolboonda profile · Takilberan profile

Boolboonda Takilberan

Boolboonda and Takilberan are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ most in their populations and social makeup; Boolboonda has a far higher share of people born overseas (25.5% compared to 6.4%) and those in de facto relationships (20.0% compared to 0.0%). There is also a notable gap in education, with Year 12 completion far higher in Takilberan at 52.5%, while it is 29.8% in Boolboonda.

Both areas are effectively alike in their lack of local amenities, as they are both completely car-dependent. They also share similar levels of religious unaffiliation, with around 42% of people in each area reporting no religion. While Takilberan has seen a much larger share of people move in over the last five years (43.9% compared to 13.8%), both areas remain well above the national figure for the typical age of residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boolboondain Takilberan +8 larger in Boolboonda gap narrowing
55 30th pct 47 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52
  • First area, 2021: 55
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 47
Median age in Boolboondain Takilberan +3 yrs older in Takilberan gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 57 yrs 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
First Nations in Boolboondain Takilberan +9.1 pts higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
9.1% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Boolboondain Takilberan +10.8 pts higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
36.4% 92nd pct 25.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Under 15 in Boolboondain Takilberan +5.5 pts higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
5.5% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Boolboondain Takilberan +20.0 pts higher in Boolboonda
20.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

29.1% Older adults (45–64) +24.1 pts ▸ 53.2%
36.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.8 pts 25.5%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.1 pts 10.6%
10.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.4 pts 8.5%
5.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.0% Married +7.5 pts ▸ 59.5%
26.0% Never married +2.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
12.0% Divorced +2.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.0% Separated ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boolboonda Takilberan

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

  • 85+ in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 6.5% females; 80–84 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boolboonda: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boolboonda: 9.7% males, 4.8% females; 70–74 in Takilberan: 19.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Boolboonda: 9.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Takilberan: 15.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Boolboonda: 8.1% males, 8.1% females; 60–64 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 11.5% females
  • 55–59 in Boolboonda: 8.1% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 11.5% females
  • 50–54 in Boolboonda: 6.5% males, 12.9% females; 50–54 in Takilberan: 11.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Boolboonda: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 6.5% females; 35–39 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 15.4% females
  • 30–34 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boolboonda: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 4.8% females; 10–14 in Takilberan: 15.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Boolboonda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Takilberan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boolboondain Takilberan +19.1 pts higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
25.5% 86th pct 6.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Country of birth

74.5% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 78.7%
5.5% England ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% New Zealand ◂ +5.5 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

54.5% English ◂ +24.8 pts 29.8%
40.0% Australian ◂ +1.7 pts 38.3%
0.0% Irish +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
5.5% German +5.2 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Scottish +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.5% Chinese ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Boolboondain Takilberan +7.3 pts higher in Takilberan gap narrowing
5.5% 62nd pct 12.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Limited English in Boolboondain Takilberan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

94.5% English only ◂ +9.4 pts 85.1%
5.5% Cantonese ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese 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 Boolboondain Takilberan +0.7 pts higher in Takilberan gap narrowing
41.8% 54th pct 42.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%

Religious affiliation

41.8% No religion +0.7 pts ▸ 42.6%
38.2% Christianity ◂ +6.3 pts 31.9%
27.3% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 25.5%
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 Boolboondain Takilberan +22.7 pts higher in Takilberan
29.8% 13th pct 52.5% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.5%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

29.8% Year 12 +22.7 pts ▸ 52.5%
31.9% Year 10 ◂ +9.4 pts 22.5%
19.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.6 pts 7.5%
8.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.0 pts 7.5%

Highest qualification level

60.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +48.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Engineering & related ◂ +8.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
12.0% Agriculture & environment +2.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Society & culture +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Education +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boolboondain Takilberan +$96 higher in Boolboonda gap widening
$575 21st pct $479 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $408
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $483
  • Second area, 2021: $479
Household income in Boolboondain Takilberan +$156 higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
$1,281 31st pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $743
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2016: $1,649
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Boolboondain Takilberan +$167 higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
$1,292 14th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $1,292
  • Second area, 2016: $1,649
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
High earners in Boolboondain Takilberan +6.0 pts higher in Boolboonda
6.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Boolboondain Takilberan
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 +33.2 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 45.2%
26.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.1 pts 11.9%
6.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boolboondain Takilberan +2.9 pts higher in Takilberan
41.8% 92nd pct 44.7% 96th pct
Mental health in Boolboondain Takilberan +16.1 pts higher in Takilberan
7.3% 42nd pct 23.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Boolboondain Takilberan +4.2 pts higher in Boolboonda gap narrowing
12.7% 96th pct 8.5% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.3% Mental health +16.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
18.2% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 10.6%
12.7% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 14.9%
5.5% Heart disease +7.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.1% Diabetes +1.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +2.7 pts 6.4%
9.1% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 6.4%
0.0% Lung condition +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Stroke +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None ◂ +21.4 pts 40.4%
9.1% Two conditions +10.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
16.4% One condition ◂ +1.5 pts 14.9%
7.3% Three or more +3.4 pts ▸ 10.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boolboondain Takilberan +15.3 pts higher in Takilberan
18.0% 50th pct 33.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid carers in Boolboondain Takilberan +12.5 pts higher in Boolboonda
22.0% 93rd pct 9.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid child care in Boolboondain Takilberan +9.3 pts higher in Boolboonda
26.0% 54th pct 16.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Defence service in Boolboondain Takilberan +3.1 pts higher in Takilberan
7.4% 90th pct 10.5% 97th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boolboondain Takilberan +23.3 pts higher in Boolboonda
40.0% 95th pct 16.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boolboondain Takilberan +5 larger in Boolboonda
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Boolboondain Takilberan +16 yrs older in Takilberan
12 yrs 7th pct 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Boolboondain Takilberan +$124 higher in Boolboonda
$574 43rd pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Boolboondain Takilberan +$800 higher in Boolboonda
$1,375 35th pct $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boolboondain Takilberan +0.2 larger in Takilberan gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Boolboondain Takilberan +16.7 pts higher in Boolboonda
16.7% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
21.7% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%

Family composition

42.9% Couples with children +32.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
33.3% Couples without children +8.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.7% One-parent families ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

21.7% 1 person +23.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
39.1% 2 people +6.3 pts ▸ 45.5%
17.4% 5 people +28.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% 3 people +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
17.4% 4 people ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boolboondain Takilberan +$30 higher in Takilberan
$220 31st pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Boolboondain Takilberan +$102 higher in Boolboonda
$969 14th pct $867 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $969
  • Second area, 2016: $839
  • Second area, 2021: $867
People / bedroom in Boolboondain Takilberan +0.10 higher in Takilberan gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
65.2% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 65.2%
Separate houses in Boolboondain Takilberan
82.6% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 81.8%
  • First area, 2021: 82.6%
87.0% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 87.0%

How homes are owned or rented

65.2% Owned outright ◂ +10.7 pts 54.5%
13.0% Owned with a mortgage +32.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

82.6% Separate house ◂ +0.8 pts 81.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

56.5% 3 bedrooms +16.2 pts ▸ 72.7%
30.4% 4 bedrooms +24.1 pts ▸ 54.5%
30.4% 2 bedrooms +15.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

133.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
— 20.0% 60th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.2% Car (driver) +18.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.4% Bus ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
29.4% Worked at home ◂ +9.4 pts 20.0%
17.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.5 pts 20.0%
21.7% 1 vehicle +11.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.7% 4 or more +11.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boolboondain Takilberan +30.1 pts higher in Takilberan gap widening
13.8% 8th pct 43.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.9%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Boolboondain Takilberan +22.0 pts higher in Takilberan
28.0% 0th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
— 50.0% 15th pct

Industries people work in

58.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.8 pts 35.0%
0.0% Education & training +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
29.4% Mining ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
29.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.1% Labourers ◂ +27.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Boolboondain Takilberan even
0 32nd pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Boolboondain Takilberan +1.1 pts higher in Boolboonda
12.8% 89th pct 11.7% 87th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boolboonda vs Takilberan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30318/boolboonda/vs/SAL32718/takilberan