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Brookstead vs Lemontree

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Brookstead profile · Lemontree profile

Brookstead Lemontree

Brookstead and Lemontree are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Brookstead has a larger population of 182 people, while Lemontree has just 27. The two differ sharply in their demographics and income; Brookstead's residents are far older, with a typical age of 41 compared to 32 in Lemontree. Lemontree has a much higher typical weekly personal income of $1,357, which is $547 more than the $810 typical income in Brookstead. Education levels also vary, with 68.2% of Lemontree residents completing Year 12, compared to 43.9% in Brookstead.

These two areas have remained very similar in their reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent. While they share a lack of public transport, the gap in their employment profiles has shifted over time. For instance, the difference in adults working or looking for work is now far higher in Lemontree, where 100% of adults are in the workforce, compared to 61.2% in Brookstead.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 26.8 pts higher in Brookstead Participation: 38.8 pts higher in Lemontree Full-time: 32.5 pts higher in Lemontree Year 12: 24.3 pts higher in Lemontree Unemployment: 10.0 pts higher in Brookstead

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brooksteadin Lemontree +155 larger in Brookstead gap steady
182 51st pct 27 18th pct
Median age in Brooksteadin Lemontree +9 yrs older in Brookstead gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Brooksteadin Lemontree +2.7 pts higher in Brookstead gap steady
2.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Brooksteadin Lemontree +9.9 pts higher in Brookstead gap narrowing
9.9% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Brooksteadin Lemontree +18.1 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
18.1% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Brooksteadin Lemontree
11.8% 46th pct —

Age structure

37.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.6 pts 33.3%
14.8% Youth (15–24) +22.2 pts ▸ 37.0%
18.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.3 pts 14.8%
9.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.6% Never married +30.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
52.4% Married ◂ +6.9 pts 45.5%
6.8% Divorced +6.8 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.1% Separated +7.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
4.8% Widowed ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brookstead Lemontree

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brooksteadin Lemontree +4.4 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
4.4% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

80.8% Australia +11.8 pts ▸ 92.6%
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

44.0% Australian +44.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
39.0% English ◂ +24.2 pts 14.8%
11.5% Scottish +7.0 pts ▸ 18.5%
8.2% Irish ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.0% German ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brooksteadin Lemontree +1.6 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
1.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Brooksteadin Lemontree even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.5% English only +9.1 pts ▸ 92.6%
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 Brooksteadin Lemontree +26.8 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
37.9% 42nd pct 11.1% 1st pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +35.2 pts ▸ 85.2%
37.9% No religion ◂ +26.8 pts 11.1%
13.7% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
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 Brooksteadin Lemontree +24.3 pts higher in Lemontree gap widening
43.9% 47th pct 68.2% 89th pct
Bachelor+ in Brooksteadin Lemontree +6.2 pts higher in Lemontree gap widening
7.5% 20th pct 13.6% 46th pct
Schools/1k kids in Brooksteadin Lemontree
30.30 94th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Brooksteadin Lemontree +1 more in Brookstead
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Brooksteadin Lemontree
17 3rd pct —
ICSEA in Brooksteadin Lemontree
921 14th pct —

Highest year of school

43.9% Year 12 +24.3 pts ▸ 68.2%
30.2% Year 10 +1.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
9.4% Year 11 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.4 pts 25.0%
7.6% Bachelor degree +11.2 pts ▸ 18.8%
17.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.9% Engineering & related +16.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.2% Agriculture & environment +3.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Society & culture +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Education ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Management & commerce ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$547 higher in Lemontree gap widening
$810 60th pct $1,357 94th pct
Household income in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$518 higher in Lemontree gap widening
$1,357 37th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$250 higher in Lemontree gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Brooksteadin Lemontree +6.8 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
6.8% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Brooksteadin Lemontree
26.7% 77th pct —

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
15.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
11.7% Under $650 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +25.8 pts ▸ 59.1%
41.5% Under $650 ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 +21.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brooksteadin Lemontree +23.1 pts higher in Brookstead
23.1% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Brooksteadin Lemontree +3.8 pts higher in Brookstead
3.8% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Brooksteadin Lemontree +4.9 pts higher in Brookstead gap steady
4.9% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.6% Asthma ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% Arthritis ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Other condition ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.8% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Mental health ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Diabetes ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.6% None +26.3 pts ▸ 88.9%
14.8% One condition ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brooksteadin Lemontree +3.6 pts higher in Brookstead gap narrowing
21.8% 66th pct 18.2% 51st pct
Unpaid carers in Brooksteadin Lemontree +5.4 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
19.0% 88th pct 13.6% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in Brooksteadin Lemontree +1.8 pts higher in Brookstead gap steady
24.5% 46th pct 22.7% 37th pct
Defence service in Brooksteadin Lemontree +2.1 pts higher in Brookstead
2.1% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brooksteadin Lemontree +20.4 pts higher in Brookstead gap narrowing
20.4% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Brooksteadin Lemontree +5 larger in Brookstead
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Brooksteadin Lemontree +34 yrs older in Brookstead
55 yrs 91st pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$525 higher in Lemontree
$850 69th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$5,501 higher in Lemontree
$2,499 79th pct $8,000 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brooksteadin Lemontree +0.7 larger in Lemontree gap widening
2.6 57th pct 3.3 91st pct
One-parent in Brooksteadin Lemontree
18.4% 83rd pct —
Living alone in Brooksteadin Lemontree
25.0% 55th pct —

Family composition

47.2% Couples with children +68.2 pts ▸ 115.4%
32.8% Couples without children ◂ +9.7 pts 23.1%
18.4% One-parent families ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Other families ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.3% 2 people ◂ +3.3 pts 40.0%
6.7% 3 people +23.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.0% 1 person ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 4 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brooksteadin Lemontree +$47 higher in Brookstead
$235 35th pct $188 22nd pct
Mortgage in Brooksteadin Lemontree
$858 11th pct —
People / bedroom in Brooksteadin Lemontree +0.20 higher in Lemontree gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Brooksteadin Lemontree
30.0% 78th pct —
Owned outright in Brooksteadin Lemontree
40.0% 46th pct —
Separate houses in Brooksteadin Lemontree
98.3% 59th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Brooksteadin Lemontree
78.3% 47th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 30.0%
30.0% Rented even 30.0%
20.0% Other tenure ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

98.3% Separate house ◂ +28.3 pts 70.0%
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

36.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
36.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% 5 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

61.1% $200–$349 ◂ +61.1 pts 0.0%
16.7% Under $200 ◂ +16.7 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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Brooksteadin Lemontree
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Brooksteadin Lemontree +21.7 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
21.7% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Brooksteadin Lemontree even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Brooksteadin Lemontree +8 longer in Lemontree
125 83rd pct 133 86th pct

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) +3.1 pts ▸ 68.2%
21.7% Worked at home ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
6.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
28.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
18.3% 4 or more ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brooksteadin Lemontree +12.3 pts higher in Lemontree gap widening
27.7% 38th pct 40.0% 78th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brooksteadin Lemontree +10.0 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
10.0% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Brooksteadin Lemontree +38.8 pts higher in Lemontree gap widening
61.2% 52nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Full-time in Brooksteadin Lemontree +32.5 pts higher in Lemontree gap widening
67.5% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

53.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +42.4 pts ▸ 95.5%
12.0% Education & training ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
8.4% Construction ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Retail trade ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Mining ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.5% Labourers +44.6 pts ▸ 59.1%
37.3% Managers ◂ +23.7 pts 13.6%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
13.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
8.4% Sales workers ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% Community & personal service ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Professionals ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Brooksteadin Lemontree +0.3 higher in Brookstead
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brooksteadin Lemontree +0.5 more in Brookstead
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brooksteadin Lemontree +49.6 pts higher in Brookstead
49.6% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brooksteadin Lemontree +5.5 more in Brookstead
5.5 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Brooksteadin Lemontree even
0 34th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Brooksteadin Lemontree +0.2 pts higher in Lemontree
2.9% 10th pct 3.1% 14th pct

Compare Brookstead with nearby areas

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Compare Lemontree with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brookstead vs Lemontree [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30389/brookstead/vs/SAL31651/lemontree