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Dalysford vs Nearum

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Dalysford profile · Nearum profile

Dalysford Nearum

Dalysford and Nearum are both small, rural areas in Queensland. Dalysford has a larger population of 136 people, while Nearum is sparsely populated with only 24. The two places differ sharply in their demographics and wealth; typical weekly family income is $1,624 in Nearum, which is well higher than the $1,187 found in Dalysford. Nearum also has a much older population, with 41.7% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 26.5% in Dalysford. There is also a significant difference in faith, as 48.5% of people in Dalysford report no religion, while only 16.7% in Nearum do.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and share a complete lack of nearby public transport, parks, or shops. They also show similar levels of people providing unpaid care, at about 24% to 25%. While Dalysford has a higher share of children and a more mobile population, with 38.9% moving in the last five years, Nearum is more stable and has a much higher proportion of people born overseas.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 31.9 pts higher in Dalysford Recent movers: 26.4 pts higher in Dalysford First Nations: 8.8 pts higher in Dalysford Needs assistance: 8.8 pts higher in Dalysford Population: 112 larger in Dalysford

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dalysfordin Nearum +112 larger in Dalysford gap steady
136 46th pct 24 16th pct
Median age in Dalysfordin Nearum +8 yrs older in Nearum gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Dalysfordin Nearum +8.8 pts higher in Dalysford
8.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Dalysfordin Nearum +15.2 pts higher in Nearum
26.5% 78th pct 41.7% 97th pct
Under 15 in Dalysfordin Nearum +11.0 pts higher in Dalysford
11.0% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Dalysfordin Nearum
22.9% 91st pct —

Age structure

38.2% Older adults (45–64) +15.9 pts ▸ 54.2%
26.5% Seniors (65+) +15.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
14.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Youth (15–24) even 12.5%
11.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

49.6% Married ◂ +7.9 pts 41.7%
34.8% Never married ◂ +9.8 pts 25.0%
7.0% Separated +18.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
8.7% Divorced +3.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dalysford Nearum

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dalysfordin Nearum +18.4 pts higher in Nearum
6.6% 27th pct 25.0% 85th pct

Country of birth

79.4% Australia ◂ +37.7 pts 41.7%
4.4% England ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.3% English ◂ +25.5 pts 20.8%
42.6% Australian ◂ +13.5 pts 29.2%
12.5% Irish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.1% German ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.7% English only ◂ +14.7 pts 75.0%
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

No religion in Dalysfordin Nearum +31.9 pts higher in Dalysford
48.5% 75th pct 16.7% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

48.5% No religion ◂ +31.9 pts 16.7%
33.8% Christianity +3.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
11.8% Not stated +17.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
2.2% Other religions ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Dalysfordin Nearum
28.7% 12th pct —
Bachelor+ in Dalysfordin Nearum +8.7 pts higher in Dalysford
8.7% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.3% Year 10 +26.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
28.7% Year 12 ◂ +2.0 pts 26.7%
16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.2% Year 11 ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.1% Certificate III / IV +33.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.5 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

0.0% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.9% Health ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
10.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Management & commerce ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Education ◂ +4.3 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 Dalysfordin Nearum +$217 higher in Nearum gap widening
$457 9th pct $674 36th pct
Household income in Dalysfordin Nearum +$437 higher in Nearum
$1,187 24th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Dalysfordin Nearum +$844 higher in Nearum
$1,281 14th pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Dalysfordin Nearum +5.2 pts higher in Dalysford
5.2% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Dalysfordin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

24.4% $1,500–$2,999 +75.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Under $650 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.7% Under $650 ◂ +15.4 pts 33.3%
24.3% $650–$1,499 +4.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
9.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dalysfordin Nearum +9.3 pts higher in Dalysford
30.1% 57th pct 20.8% 16th pct
Mental health in Dalysfordin Nearum +9.6 pts higher in Dalysford
9.6% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Dalysfordin Nearum +8.8 pts higher in Dalysford
8.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.7% Arthritis ◂ +2.2 pts 12.5%
10.3% Other condition ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.6% Mental health ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% Diabetes ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.4% Asthma ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Lung condition ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cancer ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.7% None +0.5 pts ▸ 54.2%
16.2% One condition +8.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
9.6% Two conditions ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dalysfordin Nearum +1.9 pts higher in Nearum
14.8% 33rd pct 16.7% 43rd pct
Unpaid carers in Dalysfordin Nearum +0.7 pts higher in Nearum
24.3% 96th pct 25.0% 97th pct
Unpaid child care in Dalysfordin Nearum +14.2 pts higher in Nearum
19.1% 23rd pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Dalysfordin Nearum
8.6% 93rd pct —
Housework 15h+ in Dalysfordin Nearum +14.5 pts higher in Dalysford
27.0% 66th pct 12.5% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dalysfordin Nearum +12 larger in Dalysford
12 61st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dalysfordin Nearum +27 yrs older in Nearum
30 yrs 63rd pct 57 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Dalysfordin Nearum +$3,238 higher in Nearum
$262 5th pct $3,500 100th pct
Household income in Dalysfordin Nearum +$3,976 higher in Nearum
$774 10th pct $4,750 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dalysfordin Nearum +0.9 larger in Dalysford
2.7 71st pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Dalysfordin Nearum
6.1% 26th pct —
Living alone in Dalysfordin Nearum
22.2% 45th pct —

Family composition

36.7% Couples without children +88.3 pts ▸ 125.0%
54.1% Couples with children +45.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.1% One-parent families ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

22.2% 1 person +57.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
44.4% 2 people ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
20.0% 6 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% 3 people ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% 4 people ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dalysfordin Nearum
$255 42nd pct —
Mortgage in Dalysfordin Nearum
$1,192 23rd pct —
People / bedroom in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Dalysfordin Nearum
6.7% 15th pct —
Owned outright in Dalysfordin Nearum
44.4% 60th pct —
Separate houses in Dalysfordin Nearum
91.1% 35th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Dalysfordin Nearum
64.4% 19th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

24.4% Owned with a mortgage +55.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
44.4% Owned outright ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% Rented ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Not stated ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.1% Separate house +8.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.2 pts 0.0%
31.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% 5 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

118.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +118.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dalysfordin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dalysfordin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Dalysfordin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

80.6% Car (driver) ◂ +47.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% Worked at home +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

7.3% 4 or more +92.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.7% 1 vehicle +48.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
48.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +48.8 pts 0.0%
22.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dalysfordin Nearum +26.4 pts higher in Dalysford
38.9% 75th pct 12.5% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dalysfordin Nearum
20.9% 100th pct —
Participation in Dalysfordin Nearum +12.6 pts higher in Nearum
37.4% 7th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Dalysfordin Nearum
38.9% 1st pct —

Industries people work in

16.7% Manufacturing ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Construction ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Retail trade ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education & training ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Clerical & administrative +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.1% Managers +13.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Community & personal service ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Labourers ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Dalysfordin Nearum even
0 36th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Dalysfordin Nearum +6.1 pts higher in Nearum
10.1% 81st pct 16.2% 94th pct

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Compare Nearum with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dalysford vs Nearum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30801/dalysford/vs/SAL32111/nearum