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Brookstead vs St Helens

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · Brookstead profile · St Helens profile

Brookstead St Helens

Brookstead and St Helens (Toowoomba - Qld) are neighbouring rural areas with very different populations. Brookstead has a larger community of 182 people, where a higher share of adults work or look for work (61.2%) and typical personal incomes are well higher at $810 a week. In contrast, St Helens (Toowoomba - Qld) is sparsely populated with just 37 residents, and it has a much higher proportion of both children under 15 (40.5%) and seniors aged 65 and over (32.4%).

Both areas sit around the national figure for the share of people in one-parent families. They are also similarly car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of public transport, parks or groceries. While Brookstead has more people providing unpaid care (19.0%) and a higher typical family income of $1,625, St Helens (Toowoomba - Qld) sees a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 16.7%.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 29.8 pts higher in Brookstead Participation: 24.6 pts higher in Brookstead Aged 65+: 22.5 pts higher in St Helens Under 15: 22.4 pts higher in St Helens Unpaid carers: 19.0 pts higher in Brookstead

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brooksteadin St Helens +145 larger in Brookstead gap narrowing
182 51st pct 37 22nd pct
Median age in Brooksteadin St Helens +4 yrs older in St Helens gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Brooksteadin St Helens +2.7 pts higher in Brookstead gap steady
2.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Brooksteadin St Helens +22.5 pts higher in St Helens gap widening
9.9% 16th pct 32.4% 89th pct
Under 15 in Brooksteadin St Helens +22.4 pts higher in St Helens gap widening
18.1% 57th pct 40.5% 100th pct
De facto in Brooksteadin St Helens +11.8 pts higher in Brookstead
11.8% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

18.1% Children (0–14) +22.4 pts ▸ 40.5%
37.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +19.0 pts 18.9%
9.9% Seniors (65+) +22.5 pts ▸ 32.4%
18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.0 pts 8.1%
14.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.4% Married +14.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.6% Never married ◂ +11.9 pts 16.7%
6.1% Separated +7.2 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.8% Divorced ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Widowed ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brookstead St Helens

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brooksteadin St Helens +4.4 pts higher in Brookstead gap steady
4.4% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

80.8% Australia ◂ +29.4 pts 51.4%
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 ◂ +30.4 pts 13.5%
39.0% English +1.5 pts ▸ 40.5%
11.5% Scottish ◂ +3.4 pts 8.1%
6.0% German +4.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.2% Irish ◂ +8.2 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 St Helens +1.6 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
1.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Brooksteadin St Helens even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.5% English only ◂ +15.9 pts 67.6%
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 St Helens +29.8 pts higher in Brookstead gap widening
37.9% 42nd pct 8.1% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +4.1 pts 45.9%
37.9% No religion ◂ +29.8 pts 8.1%
13.7% Not stated +7.9 pts ▸ 21.6%
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 Brooksteadin St Helens +17.2 pts higher in Brookstead
43.9% 47th pct 26.7% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in Brooksteadin St Helens +9.2 pts higher in St Helens
7.5% 20th pct 16.7% 58th pct
Schools/1k kids in Brooksteadin St Helens
30.30 94th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Brooksteadin St Helens +1 more in Brookstead
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Brooksteadin St Helens
17 3rd pct —
ICSEA in Brooksteadin St Helens
921 14th pct —

Highest year of school

43.9% Year 12 ◂ +17.2 pts 26.7%
30.2% Year 10 ◂ +0.2 pts 30.0%
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 ◂ +17.8 pts 17.6%
7.6% Bachelor degree +21.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
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

0.0% Society & culture +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Education ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Engineering & related ◂ +8.9 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 St Helens +$273 higher in Brookstead gap widening
$810 60th pct $537 16th pct
Household income in Brooksteadin St Helens +$316 higher in Brookstead gap widening
$1,357 37th pct $1,041 15th pct
Family income in Brooksteadin St Helens +$542 higher in Brookstead gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,083 9th pct
High earners in Brooksteadin St Helens +3.2 pts higher in St Helens
6.8% 43rd pct 10.0% 60th pct
High-income homes in Brooksteadin St Helens
26.7% 77th pct —

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +41.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
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

41.5% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 30.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 even 33.3%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 10.0%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brooksteadin St Helens +15.0 pts higher in Brookstead
23.1% 23rd pct 8.1% 0th pct
Mental health in Brooksteadin St Helens +3.8 pts higher in Brookstead
3.8% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Brooksteadin St Helens +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 +2.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
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 +2.2 pts ▸ 64.9%
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 St Helens +8.2 pts higher in St Helens
21.8% 66th pct 30.0% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Brooksteadin St Helens +19.0 pts higher in Brookstead
19.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Brooksteadin St Helens +4.5 pts higher in Brookstead
24.5% 46th pct 20.0% 26th pct
Defence service in Brooksteadin St Helens +2.1 pts higher in Brookstead
2.1% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brooksteadin St Helens +6.3 pts higher in St Helens
20.4% 28th pct 26.7% 64th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Brooksteadin St Helens +5 larger in Brookstead
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Brooksteadin St Helens +54 yrs older in Brookstead
55 yrs 91st pct 1 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Brooksteadin St Helens
$850 69th pct —
Household income in Brooksteadin St Helens +$1,124 higher in Brookstead
$2,499 79th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brooksteadin St Helens +0.2 larger in Brookstead gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Brooksteadin St Helens +0.6 pts higher in St Helens gap narrowing
18.4% 83rd pct 19.0% 86th pct
Living alone in Brooksteadin St Helens
25.0% 55th pct —

Family composition

47.2% Couples with children +24.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
32.8% Couples without children +14.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
18.4% One-parent families +0.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
2.4% Other families ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.3% 2 people +19.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
6.7% 3 people +55.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
25.0% 1 person +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.0% 4 people +40.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brooksteadin St Helens +$95 higher in St Helens
$235 35th pct $330 66th pct
Mortgage in Brooksteadin St Helens
$858 11th pct —
People / bedroom in Brooksteadin St Helens +0.10 higher in Brookstead gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Brooksteadin St Helens
30.0% 78th pct —
Owned outright in Brooksteadin St Helens
40.0% 46th pct —
Separate houses in Brooksteadin St Helens
98.3% 59th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Brooksteadin St Helens
78.3% 47th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +10.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.0% Rented ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
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 +1.7 pts ▸ 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

36.7% 3 bedrooms +25.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
36.7% 4 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 5 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Brooksteadin St Helens
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Brooksteadin St Helens
21.7% 64th pct —
PT commute in Brooksteadin St Helens
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Brooksteadin St Helens +6 longer in Brookstead
125 83rd pct 119 80th pct

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) ◂ +10.5 pts 54.5%
21.7% Worked at home +23.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
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

28.3% 2 vehicles +71.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.7 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 St Helens +5.5 pts higher in Brookstead gap narrowing
27.7% 38th pct 22.2% 21st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brooksteadin St Helens
10.0% 90th pct —
Participation in Brooksteadin St Helens +24.6 pts higher in Brookstead
61.2% 52nd pct 36.7% 6th pct
Full-time in Brooksteadin St Helens
67.5% 85th pct —

Industries people work in

53.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
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

37.3% Managers +26.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
14.5% Labourers ◂ +14.5 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 St Helens +0.3 higher in Brookstead
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brooksteadin St Helens +0.5 more in Brookstead
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brooksteadin St Helens +49.6 pts higher in Brookstead
49.6% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brooksteadin St Helens +5.5 more in Brookstead
5.5 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Brooksteadin St Helens even
0 34th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Brooksteadin St Helens +0.4 pts higher in Brookstead
2.9% 10th pct 2.4% 3rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brookstead vs St Helens [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30389/brookstead/vs/SAL32641/st-helens