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Cattle Creek vs Gurgeena

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.6 km apart · Cattle Creek profile · Gurgeena profile

Cattle Creek Gurgeena

Gurgeena and Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld) are both sparsely populated rural areas in Queensland. The most notable differences are in income and household size. Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld) has a well higher typical weekly family income of $1,375, compared to $900 in Gurgeena. Gurgeena has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population with three people, while Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld) has none. Homes in Gurgeena are also more crowded, with a well higher typical 2.8 people per home compared to 2.0 in Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld).

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are completely car-dependent with no walkable shops, parks, or health services. They also share a similar typical weekly rent of around $300. While residents are slightly older in Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld), both areas have a typical age of at least 54, which is well above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +23 larger in Gurgeena gap widening
13 9th pct 36 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 28
  • First area, 2021: 13
  • Second area, 2016: 35
  • Second area, 2021: 36
Median age in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +1 yrs older in Cattle Creek gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 54 yrs
— 8.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
— 19.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
— 8.3% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

38.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.0 pts 19.4%
30.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.4 pts 8.3%
23.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +1.1 pts 56.0%
21.4% Divorced ◂ +5.4 pts 16.0%
0.0% Never married +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Widowed +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cattle Creek Gurgeena

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

  • 85+ in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Gurgeena: 35.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Gurgeena: 29.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 17.6% females
  • 10–14 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Gurgeena: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cattle Creek: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cattle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Gurgeena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 16.7% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%

Country of birth

107.7% Australia ◂ +27.1 pts 80.6%
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

53.8% Australian ◂ +12.2 pts 41.7%
38.5% English +3.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Irish +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% German +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Scottish even 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

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only even 100.0%
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

— 13.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Religious affiliation

107.7% Christianity ◂ +43.8 pts 63.9%
0.0% No religion +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Not stated +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
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

— 24.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +63.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
57.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
42.9% Year 10 ◂ +21.8 pts 21.1%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +47.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%

Field of qualification

75.0% Health ◂ +29.5 pts 45.5%
0.0% Society & culture +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +$238 higher in Cattle Creek gap widening
$725 45th pct $487 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $440
  • Second area, 2021: $487
Household income in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +$224 higher in Cattle Creek gap widening
$1,124 21st pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $849
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +$475 higher in Cattle Creek gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $774
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $900
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
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

64.3% Under $650 ◂ +32.3 pts 32.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— 13.9% 6th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— 8.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

30.8% Asthma ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% Other condition ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.8% None ◂ +3.8 pts 50.0%
46.2% Two conditions ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
30.8% One condition ◂ +19.7 pts 11.1%
0.0% Three or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Community Participation

— 32.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
— 40.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Unpaid child care in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 32.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +3 larger in Gurgeena
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
— 54 yrs 90th pct
— $449 25th pct
Household income in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +0.8 larger in Gurgeena gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
— 13.3% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Family composition

30.0% Couples with children +13.3 pts ▸ 43.3%
30.0% Couples without children +10.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% One-parent families +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 2 people ◂ +23.6 pts 36.4%
0.0% 5 people +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
40.0% 1 person ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +$1 higher in Cattle Creek
$300 57th pct $299 57th pct
$1,950 69th pct —
People / bedroom in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +0.30 higher in Gurgeena gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +63.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
40.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Not stated +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

40.0% 3 bedrooms +32.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +55.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% Worked at home +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Walked +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +112.5 pts ▸ 112.5%
40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.5 pts 37.5%
40.0% 4 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 37.5%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 19.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

— 72.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
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% Retail 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%

Occupations people work in

66.7% Professionals ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Labourers +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena even
0 15th pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Cattle Creekin Gurgeena +6.8 pts higher in Cattle Creek
11.4% 86th pct 4.6% 37th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cattle Creek vs Gurgeena [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30561/cattle-creek/vs/SAL31276/gurgeena