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Crows Nest vs Pierces Creek

Name: Crows Nest vs Pierces Creek — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.8 km apart · Crows Nest profile · Pierces Creek profile

Crows Nest Pierces Creek

Crows Nest (Qld) and Pierces Creek are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Crows Nest (Qld) is a more established centre where residents are far older, with a typical age of 57 compared to 44 in Pierces Creek. This is reflected in the high share of seniors, who make up 38.2% of the Crows Nest (Qld) population. In contrast, Pierces Creek has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,583, compared to $913 in Crows Nest (Qld). The two areas also differ in accessibility, as Crows Nest (Qld) is somewhat walkable while Pierces Creek is car-dependent.

Both areas are almost identical in their share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which sits at around 3%. They also share similar typical weekly rents. While they are close in some ways, they differ in their housing and health patterns; Crows Nest (Qld) has a far higher share of people living alone and those with a long-term health condition. The gap in home ownership is also large, with homes owned outright being far more common in Crows Nest (Qld).

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 33.1 pts higher in Crows Nest Owned outright: 25.2 pts higher in Crows Nest Population: 2,117 larger in Crows Nest Renting: 23.5 pts higher in Crows Nest Aged 65+: 23.5 pts higher in Crows Nest

Demographics & Identity

Population in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +2,117 larger in Crows Nest gap widening

2,212 79th pct 95 40th pct

Median age in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +13 yrs older in Crows Nest gap widening

57 yrs 89th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

38.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.5 pts 14.7%

25.5% Older adults (45–64) +4.0 pts ▸ 29.5%

13.1% Children (0–14) +5.8 pts ▸ 18.9%

14.8% Young adults (25–44) +2.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

49.7% Married +1.7 pts ▸ 51.4%

23.6% Never married ◂ +4.2 pts 19.4%

11.5% Divorced ◂ +3.2 pts 8.3%

10.4% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 4.2%

4.5% Separated +5.2 pts ▸ 9.7%

Age & sex structure

Crows Nest Pierces Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

75.2% Australia +10.1 pts ▸ 85.3%

3.9% England ◂ +0.7 pts 3.2%

1.5% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.8% English +5.6 pts ▸ 48.4%

36.8% Australian +10.6 pts ▸ 47.4%

11.9% German ◂ +3.5 pts 8.4%

10.7% Irish ◂ +0.1 pts 10.5%

10.1% Scottish ◂ +4.8 pts 5.3%

1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.5% Italian ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

84.0% English only ◂ +2.9 pts 81.1%

0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 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

Religious affiliation

52.5% Christianity ◂ +9.3 pts 43.2%

30.7% No religion +10.4 pts ▸ 41.1%

15.0% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 17.9%

0.8% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek

3.45 47th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +1 more in Crows Nest

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek

181 35th pct —

ICSEA in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek

949 26th pct —

Highest year of school

34.0% Year 12 +3.5 pts ▸ 37.5%

29.1% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 30.6%

14.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 6.9%

5.4% Year 11 +1.6 pts ▸ 6.9%

Highest qualification level

30.6% Certificate III / IV +10.8 pts ▸ 41.3%

13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.7 pts ▸ 17.4%

13.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.0 pts 6.5%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.4% Engineering & related +10.5 pts ▸ 23.9%

4.8% Architecture & building +8.2 pts ▸ 13.0%

10.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

9.7% Management & commerce ◂ +3.2 pts 6.5%

9.0% Health ◂ +0.3 pts 8.7%

2.9% Agriculture & environment +5.8 pts ▸ 8.7%

7.3% Education ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$195 higher in Pierces Creek gap widening

$492 12th pct $687 38th pct

Household income in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$670 higher in Pierces Creek gap widening

$913 10th pct $1,583 53rd pct

Family income in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$564 higher in Pierces Creek gap widening

$1,144 10th pct $1,708 38th pct

Household income distribution

40.8% $650–$1,499 +11.0 pts ▸ 51.7%

17.4% $1,500–$2,999 +24.0 pts ▸ 41.4%

27.5% Under $650 ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%

2.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.9% Under $650 ◂ +17.2 pts 34.7%

24.6% $650–$1,499 +0.4 pts ▸ 25.0%

6.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.9 pts ▸ 20.8%

0.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.5% Arthritis ◂ +4.9 pts 11.6%

11.9% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 12.6%

10.5% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 4.2%

9.9% Asthma ◂ +0.4 pts 9.5%

7.2% Diabetes ◂ +3.0 pts 4.2%

6.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 4.2%

5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

3.5% Lung condition ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.9% None +5.6 pts ▸ 49.5%

24.4% One condition ◂ +8.6 pts 15.8%

9.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 3.2%

6.3% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 5.3%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +56 larger in Crows Nest

59 79th pct 3 43rd pct

Median age in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +23 yrs older in Crows Nest

34 yrs 72nd pct 11 yrs 6th pct

Median income in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$1,113 higher in Pierces Creek

$512 34th pct $1,625 91st pct

Household income in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$2,301 higher in Pierces Creek

$949 16th pct $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +0.9 larger in Pierces Creek gap widening

2.1 19th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

33.2% Couples with children +18.7 pts ▸ 51.9%

45.5% Couples without children ◂ +19.6 pts 25.9%

19.4% One-parent families ◂ +9.6 pts 9.9%

1.7% Other families +3.3 pts ▸ 4.9%

Household size

43.0% 2 people ◂ +8.5 pts 34.5%

33.1% 1 person ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%

9.0% 3 people +8.3 pts ▸ 17.2%

8.5% 4 people +8.7 pts ▸ 17.2%

4.6% 5 people +9.2 pts ▸ 13.8%

1.7% 6 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 10.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$20 higher in Pierces Creek gap narrowing

$270 47th pct $290 54th pct

Mortgage in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +$432 higher in Pierces Creek gap narrowing

$1,118 20th pct $1,550 45th pct

People / bedroom in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +0.40 higher in Pierces Creek gap widening

0.70 14th pct 1.10 93rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.9% Owned outright ◂ +25.2 pts 20.7%

24.2% Owned with a mortgage +10.3 pts ▸ 34.5%

23.5% Rented ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Not stated +14.0 pts ▸ 17.2%

2.9% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.5% Separate house +14.4 pts ▸ 106.9%

3.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Other dwelling ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.3 pts 41.4%

19.9% 4 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 31.0%

15.5% 2 bedrooms +8.7 pts ▸ 24.1%

4.4% 1 bedroom +6.0 pts ▸ 10.3%

3.1% 5 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.9% $1,000–$1,799 +65.1 pts ▸ 110.0%

31.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%

9.3% $1,800–$2,999 +20.7 pts ▸ 30.0%

4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +38 more in Crows Nest

38 87th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +17.18 more in Crows Nest

17.18 91st pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +440.8 more in Crows Nest

440.8 77th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +1 more in Crows Nest

1 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek

49 79th pct —

Drive to city in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +15 longer in Crows Nest

128 85th pct 113 77th pct

How people get to work

63.2% Car (driver) +7.2 pts ▸ 70.4%

6.9% Walked +11.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

9.5% Worked at home ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

4.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.2% 2 vehicles +13.0 pts ▸ 48.1%

42.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.6 pts 25.9%

5.4% 4 or more +16.8 pts ▸ 22.2%

10.8% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 14.8%

5.9% No vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.8% Public administration & safety +22.8 pts ▸ 29.6%

10.3% Construction +15.7 pts ▸ 25.9%

6.8% Education & training +11.7 pts ▸ 18.5%

17.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.0 pts 14.8%

9.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

8.4% Retail trade ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

6.2% Manufacturing ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Professional & technical ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.9% Other services ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.3% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.3% Clerical & administrative +23.1 pts ▸ 33.3%

12.5% Professionals +9.7 pts ▸ 22.2%

15.8% Technicians & trades +6.4 pts ▸ 22.2%

14.9% Community & personal service +3.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

18.3% Labourers +0.3 pts ▸ 18.5%

10.3% Managers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

9.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

5.9% Sales workers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +4.4 higher in Crows Nest

4.4 80th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +4.5 more in Crows Nest

4.5 80th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +53.0 pts higher in Crows Nest

53.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +51.3 pts higher in Crows Nest

51.3% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +58.6 pts higher in Crows Nest

58.6% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +46.9 pts higher in Crows Nest

46.9% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +62.4 pts higher in Crows Nest

62.4% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +52.5 pts higher in Crows Nest

52.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +38.9 more in Crows Nest

38.9 76th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +2 higher in Crows Nest

2 60th pct 0 35th pct

Mean slope in Crows Nest in Pierces Creek +7.2 pts higher in Pierces Creek

6.2% 56th pct 13.3% 89th pct

Compare Crows Nest with nearby areas

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Compare Pierces Creek with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crows Nest vs Pierces Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30759/crows-nest/vs/SAL32311/pierces-creek