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Doctor Creek vs Evergreen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Doctor Creek profile · Evergreen profile

Doctor Creek Evergreen

Evergreen and Doctor Creek are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Evergreen has a much younger feel, with 24.5% of people being children under 15 compared to 0.0% in Doctor Creek. Evergreen also has more people aged 65 and over (28.6% versus 10.7%) and higher typical incomes, with a typical household earning $1,812 a week compared to $1,281 in Doctor Creek. In contrast, Doctor Creek has a much higher share of people with no religion (53.6% versus 10.2%) and a higher proportion of people with long-term health conditions (39.3% versus 12.2%).

Both areas are almost identical in their lack of overseas-born residents and people using languages other than English. They also share a similar distance to the city, taking around two hours to drive. While they are alike in these respects, Evergreen is more likely to have adults working or looking for work (67.6% versus 55.6%). Doctor Creek is more likely to have people in de facto relationships (23.8% versus 0.0%) and a higher share of people who have completed Year 12.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +21 larger in Evergreen gap widening
28 18th pct 49 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 45
  • Second area, 2021: 49
Median age in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +4 yrs older in Doctor Creek gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +17.9 pts higher in Evergreen gap widening
10.7% 18th pct 28.6% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Under 15 in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +24.5 pts higher in Evergreen gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 24.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
De facto in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +23.8 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap widening
23.8% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

10.7% Seniors (65+) +17.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
10.7% Older adults (45–64) +11.7 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

29.6% Married +24.4 pts ▸ 54.1%
22.2% Never married +7.5 pts ▸ 29.7%
18.5% Divorced ◂ +5.0 pts 13.5%
14.8% Widowed +1.4 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Doctor Creek Evergreen

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

  • 85+ in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Evergreen: 8.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Doctor Creek: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 11.4% females
  • 65–69 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Evergreen: 14.3% males, 14.3% females
  • 60–64 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Evergreen: 17.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Doctor Creek: 27.3% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 8.6% females
  • 50–54 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Evergreen: 8.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Evergreen: 8.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Doctor Creek: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 8.6% females
  • 0–4 in Doctor Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Evergreen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

96.4% Australia ◂ +10.7 pts 85.7%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

60.7% Australian ◂ +21.9 pts 38.8%
25.0% German +3.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
21.4% English +1.0 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Irish +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
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 Doctor Creekin Evergreen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.6% English only +5.1 pts ▸ 83.7%
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

No religion in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +43.4 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap widening
53.6% 87th pct 10.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.9%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%

Religious affiliation

39.3% Christianity +21.9 pts ▸ 61.2%
53.6% No religion ◂ +43.4 pts 10.2%
21.4% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 20.4%
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

Year 12 in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +8.0 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap widening
29.6% 13th pct 21.6% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
Bachelor+ in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +13.5 pts higher in Evergreen gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +1 more in Evergreen
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
35 12th pct
943 24th pct

Highest year of school

29.6% Year 10 +10.9 pts ▸ 40.5%
29.6% Year 12 ◂ +8.0 pts 21.6%
29.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.4 pts 16.2%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Engineering & related +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +$226 higher in Evergreen gap widening
$624 28th pct $850 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $556
  • First area, 2021: $624
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $850
Household income in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +$531 higher in Evergreen gap widening
$1,281 31st pct $1,812 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Family income in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +$594 higher in Evergreen gap widening
$1,343 17th pct $1,937 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $1,343
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,937
High earners in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +13.5 pts higher in Evergreen gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
41.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.1 pts 28.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +1.8 pts ▸ 35.1%
29.6% $650–$1,499 +5.5 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +27.0 pts higher in Doctor Creek
39.3% 88th pct 12.2% 4th pct
Mental health in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +14.3 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap steady
14.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.9% Arthritis ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% Asthma ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% Other condition ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Cancer ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Heart disease ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.3% None +24.0 pts ▸ 63.3%
32.1% One condition ◂ +15.8 pts 16.3%
0.0% Three or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +10.8 pts higher in Evergreen gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid carers in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +10.8 pts higher in Evergreen gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +20.3 pts higher in Evergreen gap widening
14.8% 13th pct 35.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%
Defence service in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +6.8 pts higher in Evergreen gap narrowing
14.8% 12th pct 21.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +0.2 larger in Evergreen gap steady
2.4 43rd pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +3.7 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap widening
12.5% 60th pct 8.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Family composition

41.7% Couples with children +14.2 pts ▸ 55.9%
29.2% Couples without children ◂ +11.5 pts 17.6%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people even 50.0%
0.0% 1 person +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +0.10 higher in Doctor Creek gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +3.6 pts 71.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

16.0% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
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 Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +2 longer in Evergreen
125 83rd pct 127 85th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Car (driver) ◂ +32.0 pts 28.0%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +17.3 pts 16.0%
0.0% Walked +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% 3 vehicles +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.0% 4 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +8.9 pts higher in Doctor Creek gap steady
15.4% 10th pct 6.5% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +12.0 pts higher in Evergreen gap steady
55.6% 34th pct 67.6% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67.9%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.6%
72.0% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.0%

Industries people work in

26.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.3 pts ▸ 48.0%
26.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

73.3% Managers ◂ +45.3 pts 28.0%
46.7% Labourers ◂ +14.7 pts 32.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Doctor Creekin Evergreen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +0 higher in Evergreen
0 32nd pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Doctor Creekin Evergreen +4.3 pts higher in Doctor Creek
11.5% 86th pct 7.3% 65th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Doctor Creek vs Evergreen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30859/doctor-creek/vs/SAL31010/evergreen