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Boolburra vs Duaringa

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Boolburra profile · Duaringa profile

Boolburra Duaringa

Duaringa and Boolburra are nearby Queensland areas with very different profiles. Duaringa is a larger settlement with a much younger population, where 23.7% are children under 15. It has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 23.7%, compared to 0.0% in Boolburra. Residents in Duaringa are more likely to have completed Year 12 and have more walkable access to schools, parks and groceries. In contrast, Boolburra is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a much older typical resident aged 59. Families in Boolburra have a far higher typical weekly income of $2,624, compared to $1,575 in Duaringa.

Both areas are very similar in their typical weekly personal incomes, which sit near the national figure. They also share a similar proportion of adults working or looking for work, at around 61%. While Duaringa is more walkable, both areas are essentially without public transport stops. Over time, the gaps between them have remained distinct, with Duaringa continuing to have a much higher share of people with long-term health conditions and a higher rate of people moving into the area.

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Where they differ most

Population: 228 larger in Duaringa Recent movers: 26.3 pts higher in Duaringa Year 12: 24.6 pts higher in Duaringa First Nations: 23.7 pts higher in Duaringa Median age: 14 yrs older in Boolburra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boolburrain Duaringa +228 larger in Duaringa gap narrowing
34 21st pct 262 58th pct
Median age in Boolburrain Duaringa +14 yrs older in Boolburra gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Boolburrain Duaringa +23.7 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 23.7% 94th pct
Aged 65+ in Boolburrain Duaringa +6.0 pts higher in Boolburra gap narrowing
23.5% 70th pct 17.6% 45th pct
Under 15 in Boolburrain Duaringa +14.8 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
8.8% 13th pct 23.7% 86th pct
De facto in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 13.8% 62nd pct

Age structure

41.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.1 pts 32.1%
8.8% Children (0–14) +14.8 pts ▸ 23.7%
23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.0 pts 17.6%
8.8% Young adults (25–44) +10.3 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Marital status

57.6% Married ◂ +14.5 pts 43.1%
27.3% Never married +10.4 pts ▸ 37.6%
15.2% Divorced ◂ +3.3 pts 11.9%
0.0% Widowed +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Separated +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Age & sex structure

Boolburra Duaringa

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boolburrain Duaringa +4.2 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 18th pct

Country of birth

76.5% Australia +10.9 pts ▸ 87.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% England even 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

52.9% Australian ◂ +1.0 pts 51.9%
32.4% English ◂ +0.3 pts 32.1%
0.0% Irish +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Scottish +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
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 Boolburrain Duaringa +2.7 pts higher in Duaringa gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 44th pct
Limited English in Boolburrain Duaringa even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.4% English only +7.0 pts ▸ 89.3%
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 Boolburrain Duaringa +4.6 pts higher in Boolburra gap widening
38.2% 42nd pct 33.6% 30th pct

Religious affiliation

55.9% Christianity +2.1 pts ▸ 58.0%
38.2% No religion ◂ +4.6 pts 33.6%
23.5% Not stated ◂ +15.9 pts 7.6%
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 Boolburrain Duaringa +24.6 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
12.1% 0th pct 36.7% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in Boolburrain Duaringa +6.4 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.4% 16th pct
Schools/1k kids in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 16.13 85th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Boolburrain Duaringa +1 more in Duaringa
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 45 15th pct
ICSEA in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 865 10th pct

Highest year of school

12.1% Year 12 +24.6 pts ▸ 36.7%
15.2% Year 10 +12.4 pts ▸ 27.6%
15.2% Year 9 or below +3.7 pts ▸ 18.9%
18.2% Year 11 ◂ +9.0 pts 9.2%

Highest qualification level

43.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.4 pts 34.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Health +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Society & culture +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Education +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boolburrain Duaringa +$5 higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
$743 48th pct $748 49th pct
Household income in Boolburrain Duaringa +$175 higher in Duaringa gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,300 32nd pct
Family income in Boolburrain Duaringa +$1,049 higher in Boolburra gap widening
$2,624 86th pct $1,575 31st pct
High earners in Boolburrain Duaringa +10.9 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 65th pct
High-income homes in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 11.7% 36th pct

Household income distribution

21.4% $650–$1,499 +11.6 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Under $650 +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Personal income distribution

15.2% Under $650 +26.9 pts ▸ 42.1%
36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.7 pts 34.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boolburrain Duaringa +26.7 pts higher in Duaringa
8.8% 0th pct 35.5% 79th pct
Mental health in Boolburrain Duaringa +6.9 pts higher in Duaringa
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Boolburrain Duaringa +6.1 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 67th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.7% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 14.5%
11.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.0 pts 8.8%
0.0% Asthma +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Heart disease +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Mental health +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Cancer +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None +3.9 pts ▸ 56.9%
8.8% One condition +10.6 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Two conditions +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Three or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boolburrain Duaringa +3.5 pts higher in Duaringa gap steady
24.2% 74th pct 27.7% 81st pct
Unpaid carers in Boolburrain Duaringa +4.8 pts higher in Boolburra gap narrowing
18.2% 87th pct 13.4% 56th pct
Unpaid child care in Boolburrain Duaringa +18.6 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
9.1% 6th pct 27.7% 63rd pct
Defence service in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boolburrain Duaringa +2.1 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
21.2% 32nd pct 23.3% 44th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Boolburrain Duaringa +62 larger in Duaringa
0 0th pct 62 80th pct
Median age in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 26 yrs 50th pct
Year 12 in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 38.2% 45th pct
Unemployment in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 26.1% 90th pct
Median income in Boolburrain Duaringa
— $596 45th pct
Household income in Boolburrain Duaringa
— $1,125 23rd pct
Indigenous language in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 6.5% 63rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boolburrain Duaringa +0.6 larger in Duaringa gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 17.8% 82nd pct
Living alone in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 35.0% 84th pct

Family composition

69.2% Couples with children ◂ +17.4 pts 51.8%
69.2% Couples without children ◂ +47.2 pts 22.0%
0.0% One-parent families +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Other families +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Household size

71.4% 1 person ◂ +36.5 pts 35.0%
21.4% 2 people +9.6 pts ▸ 31.1%
21.4% 3 people ◂ +6.9 pts 14.6%
0.0% 4 people +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 6 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boolburrain Duaringa
— $115 8th pct
Mortgage in Boolburrain Duaringa +$1,957 higher in Boolburra
$2,600 88th pct $643 5th pct
People / bedroom in Boolburrain Duaringa even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 27.2% 74th pct
Owned outright in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 37.9% 40th pct
Separate houses in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 94.2% 42nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 68.9% 26th pct

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Owned outright ◂ +5.0 pts 37.9%
28.6% Other tenure ◂ +19.8 pts 8.7%
0.0% Rented +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

107.1% Separate house ◂ +13.0 pts 94.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

21.4% 3 bedrooms +20.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
35.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.5 pts 27.2%
21.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.9 pts 16.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 3.1% 63rd pct
Work from home in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 11.5% 32nd pct
PT commute in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.2% Car (driver) ◂ +18.1 pts 45.1%
0.0% Walked +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
21.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +18.6 pts 2.5%
15.8% Worked at home ◂ +4.3 pts 11.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.7 pts 40.2%
28.6% 1 vehicle +10.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
21.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.0 pts 13.4%
0.0% 4 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% No vehicle +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boolburrain Duaringa +26.3 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
9.1% 3rd pct 35.4% 66th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boolburrain Duaringa +4.8 pts higher in Duaringa gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 67th pct
Participation in Boolburrain Duaringa +0.8 pts higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
60.6% 50th pct 61.4% 53rd pct
Full-time in Boolburrain Duaringa
— 61.5% 67th pct

Industries people work in

47.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +24.4 pts 23.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Retail trade +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Construction +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Mining +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Occupations people work in

57.9% Managers ◂ +33.3 pts 24.6%
26.3% Community & personal service ◂ +18.1 pts 8.2%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.0 pts 18.0%
0.0% Labourers +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Professionals +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Sales workers +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Boolburrain Duaringa +3.2 higher in Duaringa
0.0 0th pct 3.2 73rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Boolburrain Duaringa +3.6 more in Duaringa
0.0 0th pct 3.6 76th pct
15-min city in Boolburrain Duaringa +57.7 pts higher in Duaringa
0.0% 0th pct 57.7% 81st pct
Walk to shops in Boolburrain Duaringa +61.5 pts higher in Duaringa
0.0% 0th pct 61.5% 83rd pct
Walk to transit in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boolburrain Duaringa +56.5 pts higher in Duaringa
0.0% 0th pct 56.5% 77th pct
Walk to a park in Boolburrain Duaringa +61.5 pts higher in Duaringa
0.0% 0th pct 61.5% 67th pct
Walk to health in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boolburrain Duaringa +68.7 more in Duaringa
0.0 0th pct 68.7 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Boolburrain Duaringa even
0 8th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Boolburrain Duaringa +0.9 pts higher in Boolburra
4.6% 36th pct 3.7% 24th pct

Compare Boolburra with nearby areas

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Compare Duaringa with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boolburra vs Duaringa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30319/boolburra/vs/SAL30882/duaringa