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Dimbulah vs Glen Russell

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Dimbulah profile · Glen Russell profile

Dimbulah Glen Russell

Dimbulah and Glen Russell are nearby Queensland areas with very different scales. Dimbulah has nearly 1,000 residents and is mostly car-dependent, while Glen Russell is sparsely populated with only six people and is car-dependent. There is a stark gap in accessibility; for example, about 41% of Dimbulah homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries, whereas Glen Russell has no such walkable amenities. Income patterns also vary wildly, with the typical weekly household income far higher in Glen Russell at $2,249 compared to $1,161 in Dimbulah.

Everyday life in both places involves a complete lack of public transport, as no homes in either area are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Both areas also have older populations than the national figure. Residents in Glen Russell are noticeably older, with a typical age of 53 compared to 48 in Dimbulah. Dimbulah is home to a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 70 people living there compared to none in Glen Russell.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +969 larger in Dimbulah gap steady
975 73rd pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,414
  • First area, 2016: 1,050
  • First area, 2021: 975
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +5 yrs older in Glen Russell gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
7.2% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
24.2% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
16.6% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
11.2% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%

Age structure

31.1% Older adults (45–64) +18.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
18.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
16.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.7% Married +4.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
34.4% Never married +15.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Widowed ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Separated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dimbulah Glen Russell

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

  • 85+ in Dimbulah: 1.1% males, 1.2% females; 85+ in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Dimbulah: 2.2% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Dimbulah: 1.6% males, 2.8% females; 75–79 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Dimbulah: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 70–74 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Dimbulah: 3.8% males, 3.0% females; 65–69 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Dimbulah: 4.6% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Dimbulah: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Glen Russell: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Dimbulah: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 50–54 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Dimbulah: 2.6% males, 4.0% females; 45–49 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Dimbulah: 2.5% males, 1.7% females; 40–44 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Dimbulah: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 35–39 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Dimbulah: 1.9% males, 1.8% females; 30–34 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Dimbulah: 3.5% males, 3.1% females; 25–29 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Dimbulah: 1.8% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Dimbulah: 3.2% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Dimbulah: 2.2% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Dimbulah: 3.1% males, 3.7% females; 5–9 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Dimbulah: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

17.0% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%

Country of birth

69.3% Australia +30.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.7% Italy ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% South Africa ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% England ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 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%

Ancestry

30.8% Australian +35.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
30.1% English ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
17.4% Italian ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.6% Irish ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% German ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

14.4% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
Limited English in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
1.2% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%

Language used at home

73.9% English only +26.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.1% Italian ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

30.9% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%

Religious affiliation

54.1% Christianity +45.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.9% No religion ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
14.2% Not stated ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

37.5% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 34.1%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
9.4% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
Schools/1k kids in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
12.35 79th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +3 more in Dimbulah
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
58 18th pct —
907 13th pct —

Highest year of school

37.5% Year 12 +6.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
28.7% Year 10 +4.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% Year 11 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.8% Certificate III / IV +39.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
15.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.5% Engineering & related ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Education ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Management & commerce ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Health ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Creative arts ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +$367 higher in Dimbulah gap widening
$592 24th pct $225 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $371
  • First area, 2016: $497
  • First area, 2021: $592
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $225
Household income in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +$1,088 higher in Glen Russell
$1,161 23rd pct $2,249 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $697
  • First area, 2016: $921
  • First area, 2021: $1,161
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
Family income in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +$761 higher in Glen Russell
$1,488 26th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $929
  • First area, 2016: $1,085
  • First area, 2021: $1,488
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
6.4% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
High-income homes in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
10.8% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%

Household income distribution

30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%
23.5% Under $650 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
21.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.7% Under $650 +103.3 pts ▸ 150.0%
28.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
24.1% 27th pct —
5.7% 28th pct —
Needs assistance in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
5.7% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Arthritis ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Mental health ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Asthma ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.2% None +37.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.7% One condition +68.7 pts ▸ 83.3%
6.2% Two conditions ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Three or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

20.2% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
16.5% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
Unpaid child care in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
22.2% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
Defence service in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
2.0% 41st pct —
23.2% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +70 larger in Dimbulah
70 81st pct 0 0th pct
25 yrs 46th pct —
33.3% 33rd pct —
14.3% 68th pct —
$433 22nd pct —
Household income in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
$743 9th pct —
Indigenous language in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +0.4 larger in Glen Russell gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
19.6% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
30.2% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%

Family composition

35.5% Couples without children +31.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
44.2% Couples with children +5.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.6% One-parent families ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.9% 2 people +35.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
30.2% 1 person ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
11.1% 3 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.8% 4 people ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.7% 5 people ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% 6 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $100
  • First area, 2016: $120
  • First area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +$213 higher in Glen Russell
$1,387 34th pct $1,600 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,192
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,387
  • Second area, 2021: $1,600
People / bedroom in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +0.30 higher in Glen Russell gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
22.1% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.1%
47.4% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 45.2%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 47.4%
Separate houses in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
91.6% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 91.4%
  • First area, 2016: 88.3%
  • First area, 2021: 91.6%
67.9% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 70.5%
  • First area, 2016: 67.8%
  • First area, 2021: 67.9%

How homes are owned or rented

19.4% Owned with a mortgage +55.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
47.4% Owned outright ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
22.1% Rented ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other tenure ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.2% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.6% Separate house +8.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.5% Other dwelling ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +44.2 pts 0.0%
19.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.3% 5 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Studio / none ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
22.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
20.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.4% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
21.0% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
2.4% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dimbulahin Glen Russell even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Motor vehicles per home

33.4% 2 vehicles +41.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
32.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
18.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.0% 4 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% No vehicle ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

28.1% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 25.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
Recent arrivals in Dimbulahin Glen Russell
16.9% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%

Jobs & Industry

6.2% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
53.7% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 59.5%
  • First area, 2016: 56.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.7%
60.9% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 62.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +2.6 higher in Dimbulah
2.6 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +2.9 more in Dimbulah
2.9 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +40.6 pts higher in Dimbulah
40.6% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +40.5 pts higher in Dimbulah
40.5% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dimbulahin Glen Russell even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +41.5 pts higher in Dimbulah
41.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +41.8 pts higher in Dimbulah
41.8% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +40.0 pts higher in Dimbulah
40.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +18.5 more in Dimbulah
18.5 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Dimbulahin Glen Russell even
0 37th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Dimbulahin Glen Russell +2.4 pts higher in Glen Russell
3.8% 26th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dimbulah vs Glen Russell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30845/dimbulah/vs/SAL31149/glen-russell