Boonooroo Plains vs Tuan Forest

Boonooroo Plains and Tuan Forest are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Boonooroo Plains is much wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,999 compared to $1,125 in Tuan Forest. Residents in Boonooroo Plains are also far older, with a typical age of 61, while the typical person in Tuan Forest is 44. Boonooroo Plains has one school within 3 km, whereas Tuan Forest has none.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely non-residential with very few people. They are both car-dependent, with no public transport and no shops, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk. While typical incomes and ages differ, both areas sit far below the national figure for the number of people living in each home.