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Childers vs Isis River

Name: Childers vs Isis River — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Childers profile · Isis River profile

Childers Isis River

Childers (Qld) and Isis River are nearby areas with very different layouts. Childers (Qld) is a more populated hub where 78.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and the walkability score is somewhat walkable. In contrast, Isis River is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with only 7.5% of homes near groceries. Housing also differs sharply; 75% of homes in Isis River are owned outright, while 28.7% of homes in Childers (Qld) are rented. Life in Childers (Qld) also involves more families, with one-parent families making up 23.1% of households compared to 12.3% in Isis River.

Both areas share a similar age profile for seniors, with around 30% to 31% of residents aged 65 and over. They also have similar shares of people born overseas and those with long-term health conditions. However, the gap in age is widening, as residents in Isis River are now far older than those in Childers (Qld), with a 10 year difference in the typical age.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 36.3 pts higher in Childers Renting: 28.7 pts higher in Childers Owned outright: 37.7 pts higher in Isis River PT commute: 9.8 pts higher in Childers Population: 1,582 larger in Childers

Demographics & Identity

Population in Childers in Isis River +1,582 larger in Childers gap steady

1,682 77th pct 100 41st pct

Median age in Childers in Isis River +10 yrs older in Isis River gap widening

50 yrs 71st pct 60 yrs 93rd pct

Age structure

25.9% Older adults (45–64) +12.1 pts ▸ 38.0%

30.4% Seniors (65+) +0.6 pts ▸ 31.0%

19.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.4 pts 16.0%

13.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.8 pts 4.0%

10.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.2 pts 6.0%

Marital status

41.9% Married +14.3 pts ▸ 56.3%

30.5% Never married ◂ +3.4 pts 27.1%

12.9% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 5.2%

10.0% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

4.8% Separated ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Childers Isis River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.1% Australia ◂ +3.1 pts 70.0%

1.8% New Zealand +4.2 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.4% England +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

39.0% English +8.0 pts ▸ 47.0%

40.0% Australian ◂ +6.0 pts 34.0%

8.9% Scottish +8.1 pts ▸ 17.0%

9.5% Irish +5.5 pts ▸ 15.0%

8.2% German +1.8 pts ▸ 10.0%

1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

82.3% English only +6.7 pts ▸ 89.0%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic 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

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +12.0 pts ▸ 62.0%

35.7% No religion ◂ +7.7 pts 28.0%

12.8% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 11.0%

1.2% Buddhism +2.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Childers in Isis River

12.93 80th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Childers in Isis River +3 more in Childers

3 67th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Childers in Isis River

258 44th pct —

ICSEA in Childers in Isis River

940 22nd pct —

Highest year of school

33.6% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 32.3%

18.4% Year 9 or below +10.6 pts ▸ 29.0%

26.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.5 pts 23.7%

7.8% Year 11 ◂ +4.6 pts 3.2%

Highest qualification level

35.6% Certificate III / IV +13.3 pts ▸ 48.9%

11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.5 pts 8.9%

11.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.4 pts 8.9%

3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.2% Engineering & related +9.0 pts ▸ 22.2%

10.6% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.4% Society & culture +4.0 pts ▸ 13.3%

3.3% Agriculture & environment +7.9 pts ▸ 11.1%

8.4% Health +0.5 pts ▸ 8.9%

5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

7.1% Education ◂ +0.4 pts 6.7%

6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Childers in Isis River +$102 higher in Childers gap widening

$545 17th pct $443 7th pct

Household income in Childers in Isis River +$208 higher in Isis River gap narrowing

$816 6th pct $1,024 14th pct

Family income in Childers in Isis River +$192 higher in Childers gap narrowing

$1,234 13th pct $1,042 8th pct

Household income distribution

34.6% $650–$1,499 +26.5 pts ▸ 61.1%

30.5% Under $650 ◂ +22.1 pts 8.3%

18.1% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 27.8%

3.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.1% Under $650 +23.9 pts ▸ 75.0%

25.9% $650–$1,499 +0.1 pts ▸ 26.0%

7.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.9% Arthritis +5.1 pts ▸ 22.0%

11.2% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 13.0%

7.4% Diabetes +4.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.5% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 10.0%

8.6% Asthma ◂ +4.6 pts 4.0%

4.7% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 8.0%

7.1% Heart disease +0.9 pts ▸ 8.0%

4.3% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 5.0%

2.6% Stroke ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.8% Dementia ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.6% None ◂ +1.6 pts 48.0%

21.2% One condition +2.8 pts ▸ 24.0%

9.6% Two conditions +5.4 pts ▸ 15.0%

7.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 5.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Childers in Isis River +91 larger in Childers

91 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Childers in Isis River +2 yrs older in Isis River

20 yrs 25th pct 22 yrs 33rd pct

Median income in Childers in Isis River +$342 higher in Isis River

$558 40th pct $900 73rd pct

Household income in Childers in Isis River

$1,224 28th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Childers in Isis River +0.5 larger in Isis River gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

35.6% Couples without children +19.9 pts ▸ 55.6%

40.7% Couples with children ◂ +13.6 pts 27.2%

23.1% One-parent families ◂ +10.7 pts 12.3%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.6% 1 person ◂ +36.3 pts 8.3%

32.2% 2 people +12.2 pts ▸ 44.4%

10.2% 3 people +20.3 pts ▸ 30.6%

6.6% 4 people +7.3 pts ▸ 13.9%

3.2% 5 people ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.3% 6 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Childers in Isis River

$265 45th pct —

Mortgage in Childers in Isis River +$303 higher in Childers gap narrowing

$1,170 22nd pct $867 11th pct

People / bedroom in Childers in Isis River +0.20 higher in Isis River gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

37.3% Owned outright +37.7 pts ▸ 75.0%

28.7% Rented ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%

17.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.3 pts 16.7%

2.0% Other tenure +14.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

15.1% Not stated ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

77.0% Separate house +17.5 pts ▸ 94.4%

9.6% Other dwelling ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

8.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.1 pts 27.8%

16.6% 2 bedrooms +14.0 pts ▸ 30.6%

15.9% 4 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 16.7%

5.1% 1 bedroom +8.8 pts ▸ 13.9%

5.4% 5 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 11.1%

0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.2% $1,000–$1,799 +4.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

34.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%

5.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Childers in Isis River even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Childers in Isis River even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Childers in Isis River even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Childers in Isis River even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

48.5% Car (driver) +19.2 pts ▸ 67.6%

6.8% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 14.7%

11.5% Walked ◂ +2.7 pts 8.8%

10.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

9.8% Bus ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.7 pts 19.4%

32.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.3 pts 16.7%

3.9% 4 or more +23.8 pts ▸ 27.8%

9.8% 3 vehicles +15.2 pts ▸ 25.0%

10.9% No vehicle ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

8.0% Education & training +6.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

13.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

4.9% Construction +6.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

11.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

10.5% Administrative & support ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

10.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.5 pts 8.8%

8.8% Retail trade even 8.8%

6.1% Manufacturing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

3.9% Other services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% Professional & technical ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

29.3% Labourers ◂ +20.5 pts 8.8%

13.2% Community & personal service +7.4 pts ▸ 20.6%

11.4% Technicians & trades +3.3 pts ▸ 14.7%

7.5% Machinery operators & drivers +7.2 pts ▸ 14.7%

8.6% Sales workers +3.1 pts ▸ 11.8%

10.3% Managers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

8.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Childers in Isis River +4.6 higher in Childers

4.7 81st pct 0.1 39th pct

Types ≤15 min in Childers in Isis River +5.2 more in Childers

5.3 84th pct 0.1 36th pct

15-min city in Childers in Isis River +75.5 pts higher in Childers

75.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Childers in Isis River +71.0 pts higher in Childers

78.5% 88th pct 7.5% 63rd pct

Walk to transit in Childers in Isis River even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Childers in Isis River +75.7 pts higher in Childers

75.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Childers in Isis River +82.9 pts higher in Childers

82.9% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Childers in Isis River +55.6 pts higher in Childers

55.6% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Childers in Isis River +9.0 more in Childers

19.0 60th pct 10.0 41st pct

Intersections/km² in Childers in Isis River +6 higher in Childers

6 69th pct 0 16th pct

Mean slope in Childers in Isis River +2.0 pts higher in Childers

7.6% 67th pct 5.6% 49th pct

Compare Childers with nearby areas

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Compare Isis River with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Childers vs Isis River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30600/childers/vs/SAL31415/isis-river