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Doolandella vs Larapinta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Doolandella profile · Larapinta profile

Doolandella Larapinta

Doolandella and Larapinta (Qld) are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Doolandella is a populated hub where the typical resident is 30, and homes are often large with 3.2 people per household. It is somewhat walkable, with 82.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Larapinta (Qld) is sparsely populated and car-dependent. Its residents are far older, with a typical age of 50, and the typical weekly personal income is well higher at $1,249, compared to $811 in Doolandella.

Both areas are located about 20 minutes from the city and have a similar terrain slope. While they share these basic traits, the gaps between them are stark. Doolandella has far more people and public transport stops, while Larapinta (Qld) has a much lower population but a higher typical family income of $2,250. This contrast is also seen in their accessibility, as 95.8% of Doolandella homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, while no homes in Larapinta (Qld) have that same access.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Doolandellain Larapinta +7,117 larger in Doolandella gap widening
7,123 87th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3,105
  • First area, 2016: 4,817
  • First area, 2021: 7,123
  • Second area, 2011: 0
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Doolandellain Larapinta +20 yrs older in Larapinta
30 yrs 5th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
1.4% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
5.9% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
25.2% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
10.8% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

25.2% Children (0–14) +24.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.6% Older adults (45–64) +31.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.3% Never married +86.7 pts ▸ 125.0%
6.7% Divorced +118.3 pts ▸ 125.0%
49.5% Married ◂ +49.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Doolandella Larapinta

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

  • 85+ in Doolandella: 0.2% males, 0.2% females; 85+ in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Doolandella: 0.2% males, 0.2% females; 80–84 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Doolandella: 0.5% males, 0.4% females; 75–79 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Doolandella: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 70–74 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Doolandella: 1.1% males, 1.3% females; 65–69 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Doolandella: 1.6% males, 1.6% females; 60–64 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Doolandella: 2.0% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Doolandella: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 50–54 in Larapinta: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Doolandella: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Doolandella: 3.5% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Doolandella: 4.6% males, 4.8% females; 35–39 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Doolandella: 4.7% males, 5.2% females; 30–34 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Doolandella: 4.6% males, 4.9% females; 25–29 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Doolandella: 4.1% males, 4.4% females; 20–24 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Doolandella: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Doolandella: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Doolandella: 4.3% males, 4.0% females; 5–9 in Larapinta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Doolandella: 5.0% males, 4.9% females; 0–4 in Larapinta: 50.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

49.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.4%
  • First area, 2016: 45.6%
  • First area, 2021: 49.0%

Country of birth

46.6% Australia ◂ +46.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Vietnam ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.2% India ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.6% New Zealand ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Philippines ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% China ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% England ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Nepal ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

17.5% English ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
16.8% Australian ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
14.4% Vietnamese ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
7.8% Indian ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Chinese ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Irish ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Filipino ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.4% German ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

53.1% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 44.0%
  • First area, 2016: 47.4%
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%
Limited English in Doolandellain Larapinta
9.8% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%

Language used at home

41.5% English only ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
15.0% Vietnamese ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Punjabi ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Hindi ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Mandarin ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Arabic ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Tagalog ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

26.6% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.6%

Religious affiliation

6.5% Not stated +43.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.9% Christianity ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%
26.6% No religion ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% Islam ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Buddhism ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.7% Hinduism ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other religions ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

69.4% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 56.0%
  • First area, 2016: 61.5%
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%
24.2% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Doolandellain Larapinta +5 more in Doolandella
15 86th pct 10 79th pct
Avg size in Doolandellain Larapinta +250 larger in Larapinta
774 94th pct 1,024 100th pct
ICSEA in Doolandellain Larapinta +45 higher in Larapinta
989 49th pct 1,034 73rd pct

Highest year of school

69.4% Year 12 ◂ +69.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Year 10 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Year 11 ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
25.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
16.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
10.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.5% Management & commerce ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
14.0% Engineering & related ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% Society & culture ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
10.9% Health ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Information technology ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Education ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Architecture & building ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% Creative arts ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Doolandellain Larapinta +$438 higher in Larapinta
$811 60th pct $1,249 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $610
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $811
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
Household income in Doolandellain Larapinta +$368 higher in Larapinta
$1,882 70th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,494
  • First area, 2016: $1,663
  • First area, 2021: $1,882
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Doolandellain Larapinta +$324 higher in Larapinta
$1,926 53rd pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,474
  • First area, 2016: $1,683
  • First area, 2021: $1,926
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
6.1% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
High-income homes in Doolandellain Larapinta
17.8% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%

Personal income distribution

40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
37.6% Under $650 ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%
15.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Doolandellain Larapinta
18.3% 12th pct —
6.1% 31st pct —
Needs assistance in Doolandellain Larapinta
3.7% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.5% None ◂ +24.5 pts 50.0%
13.7% One condition ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Two conditions ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

9.4% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
9.0% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
Unpaid child care in Doolandellain Larapinta
31.8% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.8%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
Defence service in Doolandellain Larapinta
1.8% 39th pct —
16.3% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Doolandellain Larapinta +101 larger in Doolandella
101 86th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct —
52.9% 76th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Doolandellain Larapinta
$2,050 64th pct —
Indigenous language in Doolandellain Larapinta
6.9% 65th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Doolandellain Larapinta +1.7 larger in Doolandella
3.2 89th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3
  • First area, 2016: 3.2
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
15.2% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
13.2% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%

Housing & Dwellings

$360 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $340
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $360
$1,733 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,037
  • First area, 2016: $1,950
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom in Doolandellain Larapinta +0.10 higher in Larapinta
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
44.2% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.3%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
13.1% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
Separate houses in Doolandellain Larapinta
72.8% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.5%
  • First area, 2016: 82.2%
  • First area, 2021: 72.8%
97.1% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 97.3%
  • First area, 2016: 96.3%
  • First area, 2021: 97.1%

Transport & Vehicles

2.0% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
9.6% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
3.3% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
PT stops in Doolandellain Larapinta +4 more in Doolandella
5 74th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Doolandellain Larapinta +165.96 more in Larapinta
0.70 60th pct 166.67 100th pct
Departures/1k in Doolandellain Larapinta +29,430.5 more in Larapinta
69.5 65th pct 29,500.0 100th pct
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Doolandellain Larapinta +24 longer in Larapinta
2 14th pct 26 63rd pct
Drive to city in Doolandellain Larapinta +1 longer in Larapinta
19 16th pct 20 17th pct
Reach 30 min in Doolandellain Larapinta +8,598 more in Doolandella
8,598 56th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Doolandellain Larapinta +29,110 more in Doolandella
39,330 60th pct 10,220 42nd pct
Transit to city in Doolandellain Larapinta
84 94th pct —

Migration & Movement

54.3% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 52.4%
  • First area, 2016: 52.0%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
Recent arrivals in Doolandellain Larapinta
13.2% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%

Jobs & Industry

6.5% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
70.0% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 69.6%
  • First area, 2016: 66.6%
  • First area, 2021: 70.0%
60.4% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 65.4%
  • First area, 2016: 66.4%
  • First area, 2021: 60.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Doolandellain Larapinta +4.0 higher in Doolandella
5.1 83rd pct 1.0 59th pct
Types ≤15 min in Doolandellain Larapinta +3.8 more in Doolandella
4.6 81st pct 0.8 58th pct
15-min city in Doolandellain Larapinta +77.1 pts higher in Doolandella
77.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Doolandellain Larapinta +82.2 pts higher in Doolandella
82.2% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Doolandellain Larapinta +85.2 pts higher in Doolandella
85.2% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Doolandellain Larapinta +95.8 pts higher in Doolandella
95.8% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Doolandellain Larapinta +74.9 pts higher in Doolandella
99.9% 96th pct 25.0% 56th pct
Walk to health in Doolandellain Larapinta +1.0 pts higher in Doolandella
1.0% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Doolandellain Larapinta +830.1 more in Larapinta
3.2 24th pct 833.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Doolandellain Larapinta +55 higher in Doolandella
91 85th pct 37 76th pct
Mean slope in Doolandellain Larapinta +0.3 pts higher in Doolandella
5.3% 45th pct 5.0% 42nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Doolandella vs Larapinta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30863/doolandella/vs/SAL31639/larapinta