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Canal Creek vs Stanage

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 73 km apart · Canal Creek profile · Stanage profile

Canal Creek Stanage

Stanage and Canal Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. There is a large gap in wealth between them; typical household income in Canal Creek is $2,250 a week, which is far higher than the $669 seen in Stanage. This difference extends to personal income, which is far higher in Canal Creek at $900 compared to $443 in Stanage. Residents in Stanage are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 60 compared to 57 in Canal Creek.

Both areas are car-dependent and have almost no access to public transport or nearby schools. The gap in household income has widened since 2011, showing the two areas are moving further apart financially. They share similar housing patterns, with about two people per home in both places. While Stanage has a few more amenity types within a 15-minute walk, both areas sit well below the national figure for typical incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Canal Creekin Stanage +67 larger in Stanage gap narrowing
11 8th pct 78 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8
  • First area, 2021: 11
  • Second area, 2011: 468
  • Second area, 2016: 83
  • Second area, 2021: 78
Median age in Canal Creekin Stanage +3 yrs older in Stanage gap narrowing
57 yrs 89th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
First Nations in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 44.9% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 5.9% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%

Age structure

54.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +19.9 pts 34.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +44.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
27.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.6 pts 7.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +9.2 pts 70.8%
30.0% Never married ◂ +9.2 pts 20.8%
30.0% Divorced ◂ +17.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% Separated +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Canal Creek Stanage

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

  • 85+ in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Stanage: 8.7% males, 8.7% females
  • 65–69 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Stanage: 15.9% males, 11.6% females
  • 60–64 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Stanage: 13.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 55–59 in Canal Creek: 66.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Stanage: 4.3% males, 5.8% females
  • 50–54 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Stanage: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Stanage: 5.8% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 35–39 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Canal Creek: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Stanage: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Stanage: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Canal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Stanage: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

72.7% Australia ◂ +0.9 pts 71.8%
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

72.7% Australian ◂ +33.0 pts 39.7%
63.6% German ◂ +58.5 pts 5.1%
36.4% English ◂ +0.5 pts 35.9%
0.0% Irish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Chinese +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Scottish +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
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 Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

72.7% English only +10.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
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

— 16.7% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Religious affiliation

72.7% Christianity ◂ +6.1 pts 66.7%
45.5% No religion ◂ +28.8 pts 16.7%
36.4% Not stated ◂ +24.8 pts 11.5%
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

— 16.2% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
— 11.1% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +23.8 pts 16.2%
30.0% Year 10 +9.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Year 11 +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Education +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Society & culture +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Canal Creekin Stanage +$457 higher in Canal Creek gap widening
$900 73rd pct $443 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $363
  • Second area, 2016: $494
  • Second area, 2021: $443
Household income in Canal Creekin Stanage +$1,581 higher in Canal Creek
$2,250 86th pct $669 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $939
  • Second area, 2021: $669
Family income in Canal Creekin Stanage +$756 higher in Canal Creek
$1,499 27th pct $743 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
  • Second area, 2011: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $743
— 18.1% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
High-income homes in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% Under $650 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.0% Under $650 +31.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 3.8% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

36.4% Arthritis ◂ +31.2 pts 5.1%
36.4% Diabetes ◂ +31.2 pts 5.1%
27.3% Asthma ◂ +19.6 pts 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.5% None +4.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.4% Three or more ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% One condition +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Community Participation

— 23.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%
Unpaid carers in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 13.9% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
Unpaid child care in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 5.6% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Defence service in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 4.1% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 25.0% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 22 yrs 33rd pct
Median income in Canal Creekin Stanage
— $1,625 91st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.1 larger in Stanage
2.0 14th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
— 7.0% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
— 26.9% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Family composition

133.3% Couples without children ◂ +75.2 pts 58.1%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +3.5 pts 46.5%
0.0% One-parent families +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +57.7 pts ▸ 57.7%
0.0% 1 person +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% 3 people +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $120 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $21
  • Second area, 2021: $120
Mortgage in Canal Creekin Stanage +$408 higher in Canal Creek
$1,500 42nd pct $1,092 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,650
  • Second area, 2021: $1,092
People / bedroom in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.10 higher in Stanage
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 80.8% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.8%
Separate houses in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 88.5% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 92.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.5%
— 50.0% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +80.8 pts ▸ 80.8%
0.0% Other tenure +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +11.5 pts 88.5%
0.0% Other dwelling +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

60.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +33.1 pts 26.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Studio / none +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 5 or more +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 34.8% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

37.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Worked at home ◂ +2.7 pts 34.8%
0.0% Car (driver) +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
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

0.0% 1 vehicle +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 4 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 14.1% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Canal Creekin Stanage
— 30.6% 1st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
— 78.3% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 71.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.3%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +52.2 pts ▸ 52.2%
0.0% Retail trade +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Mining +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

62.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Managers ◂ +2.7 pts 34.8%
0.0% Labourers +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.3 higher in Stanage
0.0 0th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.2 more in Stanage
0.0 0th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.9 pts higher in Stanage
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Canal Creekin Stanage +130.5 more in Canal Creek
181.8 91st pct 51.3 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Canal Creekin Stanage even
0 4th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in Canal Creekin Stanage +0.9 pts higher in Canal Creek
7.1% 64th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Canal Creek vs Stanage [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30511/canal-creek/vs/SAL32653/stanage