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Croydon vs Gilbert River

Name: Croydon vs Gilbert River — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Croydon profile · Gilbert River profile

Croydon Gilbert River

Croydon (Qld) and Gilbert River are both small, remote areas in Queensland, but they differ significantly in their demographics and layout. Croydon (Qld) is more family-oriented and diverse, with 18.6% of its population being children under 15 and 34.4% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. It is also more walkable (somewhat walkable) with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Gilbert River is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no children under 15 and a much older typical resident age of 51.

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly household income of around $1,300. While they are alike in this regard, other gaps are wide; for example, those in Gilbert River are far more likely to volunteer (28.1% compared to 15.5% in Croydon (Qld)). There is also a massive difference in housing costs, with typical monthly home-loan payments in Gilbert River being far higher at $5,000, compared to just $243 in Croydon (Qld).

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 34.4 pts higher in Croydon No religion: 28.0 pts higher in Croydon Mortgage: $4,757 higher in Gilbert River Population: 183 larger in Croydon Median age: 12 yrs older in Gilbert River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Croydon in Gilbert River +183 larger in Croydon gap narrowing

215 55th pct 32 20th pct

Median age in Croydon in Gilbert River +12 yrs older in Gilbert River gap widening

39 yrs 26th pct 51 yrs 74th pct

Age structure

31.6% Older adults (45–64) +5.9 pts ▸ 37.5%

29.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.9 pts 9.4%

18.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%

8.8% Youth (15–24) +6.8 pts ▸ 15.6%

10.2% Seniors (65+) +2.3 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

53.0% Never married +0.1 pts ▸ 53.1%

35.7% Married +8.0 pts ▸ 43.8%

8.9% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

6.0% Separated ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

2.4% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Croydon Gilbert River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.1% Australia even 78.1%

1.9% Philippines ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% England even 0.0%

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

39.1% Australian ◂ +1.6 pts 37.5%

22.3% English ◂ +0.5 pts 21.9%

1.9% Scottish +16.9 pts ▸ 18.8%

5.1% Irish +7.4 pts ▸ 12.5%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Filipino ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Indian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% German even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

86.5% English only ◂ +2.1 pts 84.4%

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%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.7% Christianity +14.7 pts ▸ 59.4%

40.5% No religion ◂ +28.0 pts 12.5%

14.4% Not stated ◂ +5.0 pts 9.4%

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

Schools/1k kids in Croydon in Gilbert River

25.00 91st pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Croydon in Gilbert River +1 more in Croydon

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Croydon in Gilbert River

29 9th pct —

ICSEA in Croydon in Gilbert River

787 5th pct —

Highest year of school

29.5% Year 10 +1.8 pts ▸ 31.3%

28.3% Year 12 ◂ +15.8 pts 12.5%

12.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.3 pts 9.4%

8.7% Year 11 ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +33.3 pts ▸ 66.7%

11.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.2 pts ▸ 25.0%

11.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.6% Engineering & related +24.7 pts ▸ 33.3%

10.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

9.7% Management & commerce ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

6.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

4.3% Education ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.2% Health ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Croydon in Gilbert River +$87 higher in Gilbert River gap narrowing

$675 36th pct $762 52nd pct

Household income in Croydon in Gilbert River +$20 higher in Gilbert River gap narrowing

$1,292 32nd pct $1,312 33rd pct

Family income in Croydon in Gilbert River +$187 higher in Gilbert River gap narrowing

$1,625 34th pct $1,812 45th pct

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%

29.4% Under $650 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%

26.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%

5.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.5% Under $650 ◂ +25.0 pts 12.5%

29.2% $650–$1,499 +8.3 pts ▸ 37.5%

4.8% $1,500–$2,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

4.7% Arthritis +4.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

5.1% Other condition ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.7% Asthma ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

4.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

3.7% Heart disease ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

3.7% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.8% None ◂ +9.7 pts 53.1%

13.5% One condition +8.4 pts ▸ 21.9%

4.7% Two conditions ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Croydon in Gilbert River +74 larger in Croydon

74 82nd pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Croydon in Gilbert River +32 yrs older in Gilbert River

30 yrs 63rd pct 62 yrs 96th pct

Median income in Croydon in Gilbert River

$450 25th pct —

Household income in Croydon in Gilbert River

$1,187 26th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Croydon in Gilbert River +0.4 larger in Croydon gap widening

2.5 50th pct 2.1 19th pct

Family composition

48.1% Couples with children +18.6 pts ▸ 66.7%

23.3% Couples without children +21.2 pts ▸ 44.4%

26.4% One-parent families ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%

3.9% Other families ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.1% 1 person ◂ +7.8 pts 36.4%

26.5% 2 people +9.9 pts ▸ 36.4%

14.7% 5 people ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

8.8% 3 people ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

7.4% 6 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

4.4% 4 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Croydon in Gilbert River

$148 13th pct —

Mortgage in Croydon in Gilbert River +$4,757 higher in Gilbert River

$243 0th pct $5,000 100th pct

People / bedroom in Croydon in Gilbert River +0.40 higher in Croydon gap widening

1.10 93rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.7% Owned outright +14.8 pts ▸ 54.5%

4.4% Owned with a mortgage +41.0 pts ▸ 45.5%

41.2% Rented ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%

11.8% Other tenure +15.5 pts ▸ 27.3%

4.4% Not stated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.3% Separate house +14.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

10.3% Other dwelling ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%

16.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

13.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

13.2% 5 or more ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

11.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.5% Car (driver) ◂ +18.9 pts 31.6%

19.6% Walked ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%

5.2% Worked at home +10.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

5.2% Bicycle ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.8% 2 vehicles +39.6 pts ▸ 71.4%

19.7% 3 vehicles +23.2 pts ▸ 42.9%

27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%

13.6% No vehicle ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

6.1% 4 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

8.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +39.1 pts ▸ 47.4%

46.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +30.6 pts 15.8%

9.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

8.2% Construction ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

8.2% Education & training ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

4.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

4.1% Other services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.1% Professional & technical ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mining even 0.0%

0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.7% Labourers +24.7 pts ▸ 47.4%

21.6% Managers ◂ +5.9 pts 15.8%

9.3% Clerical & administrative +11.8 pts ▸ 21.1%

17.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%

11.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

9.3% Professionals ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

6.2% Community & personal service ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Croydon in Gilbert River +4.0 higher in Croydon

4.0 78th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Croydon in Gilbert River +4.8 more in Croydon

4.8 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Croydon in Gilbert River +76.8 pts higher in Croydon

76.8% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Croydon in Gilbert River +97.3 pts higher in Croydon

97.3% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Croydon in Gilbert River +78.2 pts higher in Croydon

78.2% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Croydon in Gilbert River +77.6 pts higher in Croydon

77.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Croydon in Gilbert River +43.1 pts higher in Croydon

43.1% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Croydon in Gilbert River +25.3 more in Gilbert River

37.2 76th pct 62.5 86th pct

Intersections/km² in Croydon in Gilbert River even

0 8th pct 0 1st pct

Mean slope in Croydon in Gilbert River +0.5 pts higher in Gilbert River

3.2% 15th pct 3.6% 23rd pct

Compare Croydon with nearby areas

Coralie Gilbert River Claraville Esmeralda Karron Strathmore Blackbull East Creek

Compare Gilbert River with nearby areas

Croydon Esmeralda Georgetown Northhead Strathmore Abingdon Downs Coralie Forsayth

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Croydon vs Gilbert River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30760/croydon/vs/SAL31118/gilbert-river