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Boonarga vs Red Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Boonarga profile · Red Hill profile

Boonarga Red Hill

Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) and Boonarga are two sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) is much larger in population, with 160 residents compared to 37 in Boonarga. There are significant differences in their demographics and wealth; Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) has a far higher share of children under 15 (34.4% compared to 13.5%) and typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $2,125, while in Boonarga they are $1,166. Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) also has a far higher share of people who describe themselves as having no religion (34.4% compared to 0.0%).

Both areas are very similar in that they have the same share of residents aged 65 and over, which sits at around 19% and is close to the national figure. They also share a lack of public transport, with no train or bus stops in either location. While both are largely residential, the way people work differs: Boonarga has a far higher share of people working from home, while more adults in Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) are working or looking for work.

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Where they differ most

Population: 123 larger in Red Hill No religion: 34.4 pts higher in Red Hill Housework 15h+: 36.2 pts higher in Red Hill First Nations: 7.5 pts higher in Red Hill Under 15: 20.9 pts higher in Red Hill

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boonargain Red Hill +123 larger in Red Hill gap widening
37 22nd pct 160 49th pct
Median age in Boonargain Red Hill +2 yrs older in Boonarga gap narrowing
38 yrs 23rd pct 36 yrs 17th pct
First Nations in Boonargain Red Hill +7.5 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 84th pct
Aged 65+ in Boonargain Red Hill +0.2 pts higher in Boonarga gap narrowing
18.9% 51st pct 18.8% 50th pct
Under 15 in Boonargain Red Hill +20.9 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
13.5% 28th pct 34.4% 100th pct
De facto in Boonargain Red Hill +12.0 pts higher in Red Hill gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 48th pct

Age structure

40.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.8 pts 28.7%
13.5% Children (0–14) +20.9 pts ▸ 34.4%
32.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.4 pts 25.0%
18.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.3 pts 10.6%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.2 pts 18.8%

Marital status

59.4% Married +1.8 pts ▸ 61.2%
21.9% Never married +4.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +4.2 pts 5.2%
0.0% Widowed +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Separated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Boonarga Red Hill

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boonargain Red Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.8% Australia +3.7 pts ▸ 87.5%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

43.2% Australian +16.1 pts ▸ 59.4%
32.4% English +2.6 pts ▸ 35.0%
18.9% German ◂ +16.4 pts 2.5%
8.1% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 6.9%
0.0% Scottish +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dutch +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boonargain Red Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Boonargain Red Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.8% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 90.6%
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 Boonargain Red Hill +34.4 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 34.4% 32nd pct

Religious affiliation

56.8% Christianity ◂ +1.1 pts 55.6%
45.9% Not stated ◂ +34.1 pts 11.9%
0.0% No religion +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
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 Boonargain Red Hill +11.6 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
30.6% 14th pct 42.2% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in Boonargain Red Hill +2.7 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
9.4% 27th pct 12.1% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Boonargain Red Hill +1 more in Boonarga
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Boonargain Red Hill
24 7th pct —
ICSEA in Boonargain Red Hill
865 10th pct —

Highest year of school

30.6% Year 12 +11.6 pts ▸ 42.2%
13.9% Year 10 +16.4 pts ▸ 30.3%
13.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 9.2%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 7.3%

Highest qualification level

41.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.1 pts 37.1%
17.6% Bachelor degree +4.9 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

35.3% Engineering & related ◂ +20.8 pts 14.5%
23.5% Management & commerce ◂ +18.7 pts 4.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Society & culture +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boonargain Red Hill +$338 higher in Red Hill gap widening
$537 16th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Boonargain Red Hill +$959 higher in Red Hill gap widening
$1,166 23rd pct $2,125 80th pct
Family income in Boonargain Red Hill +$910 higher in Red Hill gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,285 73rd pct
High earners in Boonargain Red Hill +2.7 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
9.4% 57th pct 12.1% 70th pct
High-income homes in Boonargain Red Hill
— 28.6% 80th pct

Household income distribution

30.0% $650–$1,499 +14.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
30.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.6 pts 18.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Under $650 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Personal income distribution

25.0% Under $650 +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
18.8% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 19.0%
9.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boonargain Red Hill +2.7 pts higher in Boonarga
27.0% 41st pct 24.4% 28th pct
Mental health in Boonargain Red Hill +12.5 pts higher in Red Hill
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Boonargain Red Hill +9.8 pts higher in Boonarga gap widening
13.5% 98th pct 3.8% 39th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.8% Arthritis ◂ +5.8 pts 5.0%
8.1% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.1 pts 5.0%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 4.4%
0.0% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Heart disease +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Lung condition +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.1% None +14.1 pts ▸ 68.1%
10.8% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Two conditions +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Three or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boonargain Red Hill +15.1 pts higher in Red Hill gap narrowing
12.5% 22nd pct 27.6% 81st pct
Unpaid carers in Boonargain Red Hill +3.3 pts higher in Red Hill gap narrowing
15.6% 76th pct 19.0% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Boonargain Red Hill +8.3 pts higher in Red Hill gap narrowing
21.9% 34th pct 30.2% 74th pct
Defence service in Boonargain Red Hill +2.6 pts higher in Red Hill
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 48th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boonargain Red Hill +36.2 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 36.2% 91st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Boonargain Red Hill +12 larger in Red Hill
0 0th pct 12 61st pct
Median age in Boonargain Red Hill
— 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Boonargain Red Hill
— $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Boonargain Red Hill
— $3,749 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boonargain Red Hill +0.5 larger in Red Hill gap steady
2.4 43rd pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Boonargain Red Hill +7.5 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 30th pct
Living alone in Boonargain Red Hill
— 8.2% 4th pct

Family composition

69.0% Couples with children +5.5 pts ▸ 74.4%
17.2% Couples without children +6.8 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% One-parent families +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +11.2 pts 38.8%
0.0% 4 people +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% 5 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 1 person +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 3 people +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boonargain Red Hill +$95 higher in Red Hill
$205 27th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Boonargain Red Hill
— $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Boonargain Red Hill +0.20 higher in Red Hill gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Boonargain Red Hill
— 18.4% 55th pct
Owned outright in Boonargain Red Hill
— 28.6% 20th pct
Separate houses in Boonargain Red Hill
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Boonargain Red Hill
— 73.5% 35th pct

How homes are owned or rented

70.0% Owned outright ◂ +41.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
40.0% Rented ◂ +21.6 pts 18.4%
30.0% Other tenure ◂ +21.8 pts 8.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +23.5 pts 26.5%
40.0% 4 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 46.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +55.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% $350–$549 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Boonargain Red Hill
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Boonargain Red Hill +20.7 pts higher in Boonarga
33.3% 86th pct 12.7% 37th pct
PT commute in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Boonargain Red Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boonargain Red Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) +18.9 pts ▸ 76.1%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +20.7 pts 12.7%
0.0% Walked +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
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

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.1 pts 31.9%
40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +14.5 pts 25.5%
0.0% 4 or more +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% 1 vehicle +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boonargain Red Hill +5.1 pts higher in Boonarga gap widening
29.4% 44th pct 24.3% 26th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boonargain Red Hill
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Boonargain Red Hill +10.1 pts higher in Red Hill gap widening
56.3% 36th pct 66.4% 71st pct
Full-time in Boonargain Red Hill +3.4 pts higher in Red Hill
57.1% 44th pct 60.6% 63rd pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Construction ◂ +10.8 pts 22.5%
23.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.0 pts 9.9%
19.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Retail trade +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Mining +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Managers ◂ +33.0 pts 9.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
14.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.2 pts 7.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Professionals +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Labourers +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Sales workers +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boonargain Red Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Boonargain Red Hill even
0 22nd pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Boonargain Red Hill +0.5 pts higher in Red Hill
3.6% 22nd pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boonarga vs Red Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30323/boonarga/vs/SAL32401/red-hill