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Crystal Creek vs Mutarnee

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.0 km apart · Crystal Creek profile · Mutarnee profile

Crystal Creek Mutarnee

Mutarnee and Crystal Creek (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Crystal Creek (Qld) is very small with only 6 residents, while Mutarnee has 120. The two areas differ sharply in wealth and age; the typical resident in Crystal Creek (Qld) is far older at 73 compared to 53 in Mutarnee. Income is also far higher in Crystal Creek (Qld), where typical weekly household earnings are $2,250, compared to $1,292 in Mutarnee. Mutarnee has far more people per home (2.6) and per bedroom (0.90) than Crystal Creek (Qld).

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. This lack of accessible amenities is a shared trait across both locations. While Mutarnee is home to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, both areas remain very remote, with neither area having any public transport stops or routes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +114 larger in Mutarnee gap steady
6 4th pct 120 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10
  • First area, 2021: 6
  • Second area, 2016: 116
  • Second area, 2021: 120
Median age in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +20 yrs older in Crystal Creek gap widening
73 yrs 100th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 73 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
— 11.7% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
— 24.2% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
— 14.2% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
— 8.2% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Age structure

50.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.8 pts 24.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +53.0 pts 47.0%
0.0% Never married +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Divorced +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Separated +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Age & sex structure

Crystal Creek Mutarnee

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

  • 85+ in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 3.6% females
  • 75–79 in Crystal Creek: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mutarnee: 7.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mutarnee: 9.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 9.0% females
  • 55–59 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mutarnee: 6.3% males, 6.3% females
  • 50–54 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mutarnee: 6.3% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mutarnee: 3.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 4.5% females
  • 35–39 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mutarnee: 2.7% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mutarnee: 3.6% males, 2.7% females
  • 20–24 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mutarnee: 2.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mutarnee: 6.3% males, 7.2% females
  • 5–9 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mutarnee: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mutarnee: 3.6% males, 2.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 15.0% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +72.5 pts ▸ 72.5%
0.0% New Zealand +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Italy +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% German ◂ +39.2 pts 10.8%
0.0% English +42.5 pts ▸ 42.5%
0.0% Australian +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Scottish +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Italian +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Irish +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Dutch +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 9.2% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Limited English in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

50.0% English only +31.7 pts ▸ 81.7%
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

— 34.2% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +50.8 pts ▸ 50.8%
0.0% No religion +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% Not stated +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
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

— 25.8% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +1 more in Crystal Creek
3 67th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +13 larger in Crystal Creek
42 15th pct 29 9th pct
ICSEA in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +98 higher in Crystal Creek
863 10th pct 766 4th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +36.1 pts ▸ 36.1%
0.0% Year 12 +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Year 11 +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +48.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Society & culture +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +$914 higher in Crystal Creek gap widening
$1,500 98th pct $586 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $586
Household income in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +$958 higher in Crystal Creek
$2,250 86th pct $1,292 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,042
  • Second area, 2021: $1,292
— $1,562 30th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $1,275
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
— 8.0% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
High-income homes in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 10.0% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 36.7% 83rd pct
— 6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 10.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Cancer +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Asthma +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Heart disease +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mental health +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Other condition +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Diabetes +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +46.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
0.0% One condition +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Three or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

— 15.0% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
— 10.0% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Unpaid child care in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 22.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
Defence service in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 6.8% 88th pct
— 16.0% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +14 larger in Mutarnee
0 0th pct 14 63rd pct
— 15 yrs 11th pct
— $425 21st pct
Household income in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +1.6 larger in Mutarnee
1.0 0th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 28.4% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
— 15.0% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $380 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $380
— $1,000 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $975
  • Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +0.60 higher in Mutarnee
0.30 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.30
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 12.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
— 47.5% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.5%
Separate houses in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee
— 92.5% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 92.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.5%
— 57.5% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 29.4% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

— 30.2% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.5% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
— 55.0% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%
— 56.9% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +0.1 higher in Mutarnee
0.0 17th pct 0.1 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +0.2 more in Mutarnee
0.0 0th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +20.3 pts higher in Mutarnee
0.0% 0th pct 20.3% 65th pct
Walk to a park in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +1.9 pts higher in Mutarnee
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 38th pct
Walk to health in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +141.7 more in Crystal Creek
166.7 90th pct 25.0 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee even
1 43rd pct 1 54th pct
Mean slope in Crystal Creekin Mutarnee +10.0 pts higher in Crystal Creek
15.7% 93rd pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crystal Creek vs Mutarnee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30763/crystal-creek/vs/SAL32091/mutarnee