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Cape Hillsborough vs Seaforth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Cape Hillsborough profile · Seaforth profile

Cape Hillsborough Seaforth

Seaforth (Qld) and Cape Hillsborough are nearby areas with very different financial and social profiles. Cape Hillsborough has a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,250, compared to $1,088 in Seaforth (Qld). While Seaforth (Qld) is more likely to have residents with Year 12 qualifications (26.7% versus 14.3%), Cape Hillsborough has a much higher share of people who served in the Defence Force at 16.1%. Seaforth (Qld) is also more accessible for daily needs, with 35.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Cape Hillsborough has none.

Both areas have tracked similarly over time and share several characteristics. They are both older than most Australian areas, with around 30% of residents aged 65 and over. They also both have very similar home sizes, with a typical 2.1 people per home. In both places, it is equally rare to find homes within walking distance of public transport or health services.

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Where they differ most

Population: 761 larger in Seaforth Rent: $140 higher in Seaforth First Nations: 6.6 pts higher in Seaforth Family income: $1,779 higher in Cape Hillsborough Household income: $1,162 higher in Cape Hillsborough

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +761 larger in Seaforth gap steady
39 23rd pct 800 72nd pct
Median age in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +5 yrs older in Cape Hillsborough gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +6.6 pts higher in Seaforth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 80th pct
Aged 65+ in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +0.8 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap narrowing
30.8% 87th pct 30.0% 86th pct
Under 15 in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +4.3 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap narrowing
17.9% 56th pct 13.6% 28th pct
De facto in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +12.4 pts higher in Seaforth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.4% 52nd pct

Age structure

35.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.5 pts 33.4%
30.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.8 pts 30.0%
17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.3 pts 13.6%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) +6.9 pts ▸ 17.1%
10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 6.6%

Marital status

75.0% Married ◂ +19.6 pts 55.4%
11.1% Never married +13.2 pts ▸ 24.3%
19.4% Divorced ◂ +8.0 pts 11.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Cape Hillsborough Seaforth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +6.4 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap narrowing
12.8% 57th pct 6.4% 26th pct

Country of birth

76.9% Australia +1.5 pts ▸ 78.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% England +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

53.8% Australian ◂ +18.2 pts 35.6%
51.3% English ◂ +14.0 pts 37.3%
0.0% Irish +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Scottish +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% German +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +1.9 pts higher in Seaforth gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 39th pct
Limited English in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +0.4 pts higher in Seaforth gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 66th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +18.5 pts 81.5%
0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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%

Religion

No religion in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +10.1 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
38.5% 43rd pct 28.4% 20th pct

Religious affiliation

51.3% Christianity +1.6 pts ▸ 52.9%
38.5% No religion ◂ +10.1 pts 28.4%
0.0% Not stated +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +12.4 pts higher in Seaforth gap widening
14.3% 0th pct 26.7% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +4.8 pts higher in Seaforth gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 11th pct
Schools/1k kids in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 9.17 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +1 more in Seaforth
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 80 22nd pct
ICSEA in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 951 27th pct

Highest year of school

64.3% Year 10 ◂ +29.1 pts 35.2%
14.3% Year 12 +12.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
10.7% Year 11 ◂ +4.2 pts 6.5%

Highest qualification level

47.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.3 pts 44.7%
29.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +19.6 pts 9.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

35.3% Architecture & building ◂ +28.8 pts 6.5%
17.6% Engineering & related +7.2 pts ▸ 24.9%
17.6% Society & culture ◂ +12.9 pts 4.8%
17.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +12.1 pts 5.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Education +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Health +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +$53 higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
$612 26th pct $559 19th pct
Household income in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +$1,162 higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,088 18th pct
Family income in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +$1,779 higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
$3,249 94th pct $1,470 25th pct
High earners in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +5.5 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap narrowing
16.7% 84th pct 11.2% 66th pct
High-income homes in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 16.1% 51st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.6% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +5.1 pts 44.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 15.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +8.5 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough
38.5% 87th pct 30.0% 56th pct
Mental health in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +6.5 pts higher in Seaforth
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +6.7 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
12.8% 96th pct 6.1% 67th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

23.1% Arthritis ◂ +9.7 pts 13.4%
17.9% Heart disease ◂ +10.7 pts 7.2%
10.3% Cancer ◂ +6.1 pts 4.1%
10.3% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 5.8%
7.7% Stroke ◂ +6.6 pts 1.1%
0.0% Asthma +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.6% None +8.8 pts ▸ 52.4%
17.9% Two conditions ◂ +10.1 pts 7.9%
7.7% One condition +9.4 pts ▸ 17.1%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 4.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +15.3 pts higher in Seaforth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.3% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +2.6 pts higher in Seaforth gap widening
11.1% 34th pct 13.7% 60th pct
Unpaid child care in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +3.1 pts higher in Seaforth gap narrowing
16.7% 16th pct 19.8% 25th pct
Defence service in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +13.2 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough
16.1% 100th pct 2.9% 54th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +9.2 pts higher in Seaforth gap narrowing
19.4% 24th pct 28.6% 73rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +53 larger in Seaforth
0 0th pct 53 78th pct
Median age in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 30 yrs 63rd pct
Year 12 in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 30.0% 26th pct
Median income in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— $362 12th pct
Household income in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— $1,562 45th pct
Indigenous language in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 9.4% 74th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +10.7 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
17.2% 80th pct 6.5% 27th pct
Living alone in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 30.9% 74th pct

Family composition

48.3% Couples without children +3.1 pts ▸ 51.3%
37.9% Couples with children +4.4 pts ▸ 42.3%
17.2% One-parent families ◂ +10.7 pts 6.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

58.8% 2 people ◂ +11.2 pts 47.6%
29.4% 1 person +1.5 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% 3 people +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% 4 people +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% 5 people +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +$140 higher in Seaforth
$150 14th pct $290 54th pct
Mortgage in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +$267 higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
$2,000 72nd pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 12.3% 35th pct
Owned outright in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 52.4% 80th pct
Separate houses in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 97.2% 53rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 68.5% 25th pct

How homes are owned or rented

64.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.8 pts 30.9%
52.9% Owned outright ◂ +0.6 pts 52.4%
0.0% Rented +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Not stated +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

76.5% Separate house +20.7 pts ▸ 97.2%
52.9% Other dwelling ◂ +51.7 pts 1.3%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +47.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
41.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.5 pts 22.7%
41.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.2 pts 18.0%
29.4% 5 or more ◂ +25.9 pts 3.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Studio / none +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.9 pts 30.6%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 1.0% 49th pct
Work from home in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 3.8% 8th pct
PT commute in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 3.4% 87th pct
PT stops in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

44.4% Car (driver) +26.0 pts ▸ 70.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Worked at home +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Bus +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Walked +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

29.4% 2 vehicles +16.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
23.5% 1 vehicle +8.4 pts ▸ 31.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 4 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% No vehicle +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +9.4 pts higher in Seaforth gap narrowing
20.6% 17th pct 30.0% 46th pct
Recent arrivals in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 3.6% 51st pct
Participation in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +9.9 pts higher in Cape Hillsborough gap widening
50.0% 22nd pct 40.1% 9th pct
Full-time in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth
— 65.5% 80th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Mining +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
16.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.2 pts 6.4%
16.7% Education & training ◂ +8.7 pts 8.0%
0.0% Construction +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Other services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Retail trade +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +39.8 pts 10.2%
22.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.1 pts 9.1%
22.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.5 pts 19.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +6.8 pts 9.8%
0.0% Labourers +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Sales workers +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +1.4 higher in Seaforth
0.4 49th pct 1.8 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +1.6 more in Seaforth
0.5 51st pct 2.1 66th pct
15-min city in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +35.9 pts higher in Seaforth
0.0% 0th pct 35.9% 76th pct
Walk to transit in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +14.6 pts higher in Seaforth
0.0% 0th pct 14.6% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +23.5 pts higher in Seaforth
47.2% 63rd pct 70.7% 70th pct
Walk to health in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +82.0 more in Cape Hillsborough
128.2 89th pct 46.3 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +0 higher in Cape Hillsborough
2 58th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Cape Hillsboroughin Seaforth +0.5 pts higher in Seaforth
5.4% 47th pct 5.9% 52nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cape Hillsborough vs Seaforth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30528/cape-hillsborough/vs/SAL32532/seaforth