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Crystal Creek vs Toomulla
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Crystal Creek profile · Toomulla profile
Crystal Creek Toomulla
Toomulla and Crystal Creek (Qld) are two rural areas in the Townsville region with very different profiles. Crystal Creek (Qld) is sparsely populated, with only 6 people, and is far wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250 compared to $1,263 in Toomulla. Residents in Crystal Creek (Qld) are also far older, with a typical age of 73, while the typical resident in Toomulla is 57. Toomulla is more densely settled, with far more people per home (2.0 compared to 1.0) and more street intersections per square kilometre.
Both areas are car-dependent and lack easy walking access to shops, health services or public transport. This shared isolation is reflected in the fact that neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store. The gap in typical weekly personal income is a standout difference, with Crystal Creek (Qld) sitting far higher at $1,500 compared to $644 in Toomulla.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
6
4th pct
193
53rd pct
- First area, 2016: 10
- First area, 2021: 6
- Second area, 2011: 435
- Second area, 2016: 183
- Second area, 2021: 193
Median age
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
73 yrs
100th pct
57 yrs
89th pct
- First area, 2016: 39 yrs
- First area, 2021: 73 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 46 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
Age structure
50.0%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +18.9 pts
31.1%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+38.9 pts ▸
38.9%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+13.5 pts ▸
13.5%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+12.4 pts ▸
12.4%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
Marital status
100.0%
Married
◂ +51.8 pts
48.2%
0.0%
Never married
+28.8 pts ▸
28.8%
0.0%
Divorced
+14.1 pts ▸
14.1%
0.0%
Widowed
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Separated
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Age & sex structure
Crystal Creek
Toomulla
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 Toomulla: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Toomulla: 3.4% males, 1.7% females
- 75–79 in Crystal Creek: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Toomulla: 2.8% males, 4.0% females
- 70–74 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Toomulla: 2.3% males, 4.5% females
- 65–69 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Toomulla: 3.4% males, 2.3% females
- 60–64 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Toomulla: 9.6% males, 3.4% females
- 55–59 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Toomulla: 11.9% males, 3.4% females
- 50–54 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Toomulla: 4.5% males, 2.3% females
- 45–49 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Toomulla: 0.0% males, 2.3% females
- 40–44 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Toomulla: 1.7% males, 0.0% females
- 35–39 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Toomulla: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
- 30–34 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Toomulla: 2.8% males, 4.5% females
- 25–29 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Toomulla: 3.4% males, 2.3% females
- 20–24 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Toomulla: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
- 15–19 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Toomulla: 4.0% males, 0.0% females
- 10–14 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Toomulla: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
- 5–9 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Toomulla: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
- 0–4 in Crystal Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Toomulla: 0.0% males, 1.7% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
0.0%
Australia
+74.1 pts ▸
74.1%
0.0%
England
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
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%
Italy
even
0.0%
0.0%
South Africa
even
0.0%
Ancestry
50.0%
German
◂ +45.3 pts
4.7%
0.0%
English
+39.9 pts ▸
39.9%
0.0%
Australian
+38.9 pts ▸
38.9%
0.0%
Scottish
+14.0 pts ▸
14.0%
0.0%
Irish
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Greek
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Chinese
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Indian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Dutch
even
0.0%
0.0%
Filipino
even
0.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
50.0%
English only
+39.1 pts ▸
89.1%
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
0.0%
No religion
+51.8 pts ▸
51.8%
0.0%
Christianity
+37.3 pts ▸
37.3%
0.0%
Not stated
+9.8 pts ▸
9.8%
0.0%
Buddhism
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Islam
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hinduism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other religions
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
0.0%
Year 12
+33.5 pts ▸
33.5%
0.0%
Year 10
+33.5 pts ▸
33.5%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Year 11
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
Highest qualification level
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+28.1 pts ▸
28.1%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+16.9 pts ▸
16.9%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+15.7 pts ▸
15.7%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
even
0.0%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
even
0.0%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Engineering & related
+18.0 pts ▸
18.0%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+9.0 pts ▸
9.0%
0.0%
Education
+9.0 pts ▸
9.0%
0.0%
Society & culture
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Health
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+5.6 pts ▸
5.6%
0.0%
Information technology
even
0.0%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
even
0.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
even
0.0%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
even
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
$1,500
98th pct
$644
31st pct
- First area, 2016: $350
- First area, 2021: $1,500
- Second area, 2011: $584
- Second area, 2016: $493
- Second area, 2021: $644
Household income
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
$2,250
86th pct
$1,263
29th pct
- First area, 2021: $2,250
- Second area, 2011: $1,051
- Second area, 2016: $1,031
- Second area, 2021: $1,263
Family income
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
—
$1,562
30th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,125
- Second area, 2016: $1,328
- Second area, 2021: $1,562
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+42.9 pts ▸
42.9%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+26.5 pts ▸
26.5%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+16.5 pts ▸
16.5%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
even
0.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Arthritis
+15.0 pts ▸
15.0%
0.0%
Mental health
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Cancer
+8.3 pts ▸
8.3%
0.0%
Heart disease
+8.3 pts ▸
8.3%
0.0%
Diabetes
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Other condition
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Lung condition
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Asthma
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
0.0%
None
+54.4 pts ▸
54.4%
0.0%
One condition
+17.6 pts ▸
17.6%
0.0%
Two conditions
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Three or more
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
1.0
0th pct
2.0
14th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.0
- Second area, 2011: 2.5
- Second area, 2016: 2.0
- Second area, 2021: 2.0
Housing & Dwellings
—
$280
50th pct
- Second area, 2011: $185
- Second area, 2016: $250
- Second area, 2021: $280
Mortgage
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
—
$1,083
18th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,993
- Second area, 2016: $1,616
- Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom
in Crystal Creekin Toomulla
0.30
0th pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2021: 0.30
- Second area, 2011: 1.20
- Second area, 2016: 0.90
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crystal Creek vs Toomulla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30763/crystal-creek/vs/SAL32850/toomulla