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Broxburn vs Linthorpe

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Broxburn profile · Linthorpe profile

Broxburn Linthorpe

Linthorpe and Broxburn are two nearby Queensland areas with very different household profiles. Broxburn has a far higher share of people living alone (34.1% compared to 17.5% in Linthorpe) and a much higher proportion of renters, at 20.5% versus 5.6%. This contrast extends to health and income, with long-term health conditions far more common in Broxburn (33.0% vs 22.4%) and typical personal weekly incomes well higher in Linthorpe ($809 vs $612).

Both areas share a similar family environment, with almost identical shares of children under 15 and a near-identical typical weekly rent of $250. This common ground exists alongside other differences, such as Broxburn having a far higher share of people who moved in the last five years (35.7% vs 23.0%). While both areas are well above the national figure for people doing unpaid housework, this is even more common in Broxburn, where 36.2% of people perform these tasks.

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Where they differ most

Population: 301 larger in Linthorpe Limited English: 1.0 pts higher in Linthorpe Living alone: 16.6 pts higher in Broxburn Renting: 14.9 pts higher in Broxburn First Nations: 2.6 pts higher in Broxburn

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broxburnin Linthorpe +301 larger in Linthorpe gap steady
115 44th pct 416 62nd pct
Median age in Broxburnin Linthorpe +1 yrs older in Broxburn gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Broxburnin Linthorpe +2.6 pts higher in Broxburn gap widening
2.6% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Broxburnin Linthorpe +1.6 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
20.9% 60th pct 19.2% 52nd pct
Under 15 in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.4 pts higher in Broxburn gap steady
20.9% 74th pct 20.4% 72nd pct
De facto in Broxburnin Linthorpe +6.5 pts higher in Linthorpe gap widening
4.7% 10th pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

28.7% Older adults (45–64) +4.5 pts ▸ 33.2%
20.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.4 pts 20.4%
20.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.6 pts 19.2%
17.4% Young adults (25–44) +3.0 pts ▸ 20.4%
12.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.3 pts 8.9%

Marital status

55.3% Married +11.8 pts ▸ 67.2%
28.7% Never married ◂ +7.2 pts 21.5%
7.4% Widowed ◂ +5.1 pts 2.4%
3.2% Divorced +1.9 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.2% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Broxburn Linthorpe

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.1 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
3.5% 16th pct 3.4% 15th pct

Country of birth

89.6% Australia ◂ +1.1 pts 88.5%
0.0% England +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% South Africa +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
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%

Ancestry

40.0% Australian +2.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
40.9% English ◂ +1.2 pts 39.7%
15.7% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 13.5%
14.8% German +0.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
11.3% Irish +1.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
2.6% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 2.4%
0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese 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 Broxburnin Linthorpe +1.0 pts higher in Linthorpe gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 34th pct
Limited English in Broxburnin Linthorpe +1.0 pts higher in Linthorpe gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 75th pct

Language used at home

90.4% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 90.9%
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 Broxburnin Linthorpe +2.6 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
20.9% 10th pct 18.3% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

73.9% Christianity ◂ +2.5 pts 71.4%
20.9% No religion ◂ +2.6 pts 18.3%
5.2% Not stated +5.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broxburnin Linthorpe +4.5 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
42.9% 44th pct 47.4% 56th pct
Bachelor+ in Broxburnin Linthorpe +9.0 pts higher in Linthorpe gap widening
7.4% 20th pct 16.4% 57th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3 more in Linthorpe
2 62nd pct 5 73rd pct
Avg size in Broxburnin Linthorpe +56 larger in Broxburn
271 45th pct 215 39th pct
ICSEA in Broxburnin Linthorpe +15 higher in Linthorpe
953 28th pct 968 36th pct

Highest year of school

42.9% Year 12 +4.5 pts ▸ 47.4%
33.0% Year 10 ◂ +4.5 pts 28.5%
14.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.5 pts 7.7%
6.6% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +7.0 pts ▸ 37.8%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.6 pts 13.4%
13.5% Bachelor degree +8.9 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.1% Engineering & related ◂ +2.2 pts 20.9%
5.8% Health +7.2 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.6% Management & commerce +1.3 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 7.5%
7.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 5.5%
5.8% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.8% Architecture & building ◂ +1.3 pts 4.5%
0.0% Society & culture +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$197 higher in Linthorpe gap widening
$612 26th pct $809 60th pct
Household income in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$349 higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
$1,325 34th pct $1,674 58th pct
Family income in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$376 higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
$1,649 35th pct $2,025 59th pct
High earners in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3.3 pts higher in Linthorpe gap widening
5.3% 33rd pct 8.7% 53rd pct
High-income homes in Broxburnin Linthorpe +4.0 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
25.0% 74th pct 21.0% 64th pct

Household income distribution

18.2% $1,500–$2,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 28.0%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +2.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
18.2% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 11.9%
18.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 10.5%
6.8% $3,000–$3,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

Personal income distribution

47.9% Under $650 ◂ +9.7 pts 38.2%
20.2% $650–$1,499 +6.4 pts ▸ 26.6%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broxburnin Linthorpe +10.7 pts higher in Broxburn
33.0% 71st pct 22.4% 21st pct
Mental health in Broxburnin Linthorpe +2.1 pts higher in Broxburn
7.8% 47th pct 5.8% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.8 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
2.6% 28th pct 3.4% 35th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +5.3 pts 8.7%
8.7% Asthma ◂ +2.9 pts 5.8%
7.8% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 5.8%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.6 pts 2.6%
4.3% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%
4.3% Diabetes ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%
0.0% Other condition +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.1% None +9.4 pts ▸ 68.5%
20.9% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 15.6%
11.3% Two conditions ◂ +6.5 pts 4.8%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broxburnin Linthorpe +8.1 pts higher in Broxburn gap widening
28.7% 84th pct 20.6% 61st pct
Unpaid carers in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3.0 pts higher in Linthorpe gap steady
5.3% 10th pct 8.4% 17th pct
Unpaid child care in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.4 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
29.8% 73rd pct 30.1% 74th pct
Defence service in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3.6 pts higher in Linthorpe
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 65th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broxburnin Linthorpe +6.9 pts higher in Broxburn gap widening
36.2% 90th pct 29.3% 76th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3 larger in Broxburn
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Broxburnin Linthorpe +8 yrs older in Linthorpe
12 yrs 7th pct 20 yrs 25th pct
Median income in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$500 higher in Broxburn
$1,875 94th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$1,001 higher in Linthorpe
$1,749 52nd pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.2 larger in Linthorpe gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Broxburnin Linthorpe +6.8 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
11.7% 55th pct 4.9% 22nd pct
Living alone in Broxburnin Linthorpe +16.6 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
34.1% 82nd pct 17.5% 28th pct

Family composition

47.9% Couples with children +12.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
25.5% Couples without children +9.5 pts ▸ 35.1%
11.7% One-parent families ◂ +6.8 pts 4.9%
4.3% Other families ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.8% 2 people +10.1 pts ▸ 42.0%
34.1% 1 person ◂ +16.6 pts 17.5%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +4.9 pts 13.3%
6.8% 3 people +8.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 people +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% 6 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broxburnin Linthorpe even gap narrowing
$250 40th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Broxburnin Linthorpe +$217 higher in Broxburn gap widening
$1,950 69th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.10 higher in Linthorpe gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Broxburnin Linthorpe +14.9 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
20.5% 61st pct 5.6% 13th pct
Owned outright in Broxburnin Linthorpe +9.6 pts higher in Linthorpe gap widening
38.6% 42nd pct 48.3% 71st pct
Separate houses in Broxburnin Linthorpe +2.1 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 97.9% 56th pct
3+ bedrooms in Broxburnin Linthorpe +2.3 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
88.6% 75th pct 90.9% 80th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.6% Owned outright +9.6 pts ▸ 48.3%
47.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.4 pts 43.4%
20.5% Rented ◂ +14.9 pts 5.6%
0.0% Other tenure +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.1 pts 97.9%
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

47.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.8 pts 35.0%
40.9% 4 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% 5 or more +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
6.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 5.6%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
44.4% $200–$349 ◂ +44.4 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
19.0% $1,800–$2,999 +8.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
23.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.1 pts 9.7%
14.3% $3,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 17.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Broxburnin Linthorpe even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Broxburnin Linthorpe +6.8 pts higher in Broxburn gap narrowing
30.0% 80th pct 23.2% 68th pct
PT commute in Broxburnin Linthorpe even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Broxburnin Linthorpe +7 longer in Broxburn
116 78th pct 109 74th pct

How people get to work

61.7% Car (driver) ◂ +1.8 pts 59.8%
30.0% Worked at home ◂ +6.8 pts 23.2%
0.0% Walked +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.4% 2 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 41.3%
22.7% 4 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 26.8%
18.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 14.5%
11.4% 3 vehicles +6.8 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broxburnin Linthorpe +12.7 pts higher in Broxburn gap widening
35.7% 67th pct 23.0% 23rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broxburnin Linthorpe +3.0 pts higher in Linthorpe gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.0% 43rd pct
Participation in Broxburnin Linthorpe +4.1 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
64.9% 65th pct 69.0% 78th pct
Full-time in Broxburnin Linthorpe +7.3 pts higher in Linthorpe gap narrowing
58.3% 51st pct 65.6% 80th pct

Industries people work in

28.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.3 pts 25.0%
13.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.8 pts 3.6%
13.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.0 pts 9.4%
8.3% Construction +3.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
5.0% Manufacturing +3.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Retail trade +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.0% Other services +1.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Education & training +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.0% Professional & technical ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Mining +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

20.0% Managers +3.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
21.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.1 pts 11.6%
11.7% Professionals +6.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
16.7% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
11.7% Sales workers ◂ +8.1 pts 3.6%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.2 pts 9.8%
5.0% Labourers +4.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.3% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0 17th pct 0.0 26th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broxburnin Linthorpe +1.4 pts higher in Linthorpe
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Broxburnin Linthorpe even
0 29th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Broxburnin Linthorpe +0.2 pts higher in Linthorpe
6.4% 58th pct 6.6% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broxburn vs Linthorpe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30396/broxburn/vs/SAL31665/linthorpe