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Douglas vs Groomsville

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Douglas profile · Groomsville profile

Douglas Groomsville

Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld) and Groomsville are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Queensland. Groomsville has a more highly qualified workforce, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 12.4% in Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld). This is consistent with a typical weekly personal income that is well higher in Groomsville at $1,009, while the typical person in Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld) earns $710. Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld) is more likely to have large homes, with 90.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, and a higher share of homes owned outright at 52.9%.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked differently, with Groomsville seeing a much higher increase in new arrivals as 40.0% of residents moved there in the last five years. Despite these shifts, they share many fundamentals: both have a similar share of First Nations people (5.3%) and identical typical household incomes of $1,937. They also both consist entirely of separate houses and have no public transport stops or departures.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 21.3 pts higher in Groomsville 3+ bedrooms: 20.8 pts higher in Douglas Volunteering: 17.5 pts higher in Groomsville Owned outright: 16.2 pts higher in Douglas Recent movers: 16.1 pts higher in Groomsville

Demographics & Identity

Population in Douglasin Groomsville +20 larger in Douglas gap widening
152 48th pct 132 46th pct
Median age in Douglasin Groomsville +5 yrs older in Douglas gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Douglasin Groomsville even gap narrowing
5.3% 74th pct 5.3% 74th pct
Aged 65+ in Douglasin Groomsville +1.2 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
13.2% 26th pct 14.4% 30th pct
Under 15 in Douglasin Groomsville +6.3 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
16.4% 45th pct 22.7% 82nd pct
De facto in Douglasin Groomsville +4.4 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
3.6% 8th pct 8.0% 21st pct

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.7 pts 34.8%
16.4% Children (0–14) +6.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
22.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.7 pts 16.7%
13.2% Seniors (65+) +1.2 pts ▸ 14.4%
10.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.5 pts 6.1%

Marital status

78.5% Married ◂ +4.5 pts 74.0%
22.3% Never married ◂ +6.0 pts 16.3%
2.5% Divorced +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.5% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Douglas Groomsville

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Douglasin Groomsville +9.9 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
5.3% 22nd pct 15.2% 65th pct

Country of birth

80.3% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 79.5%
3.3% England +2.0 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% New Zealand +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
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

46.7% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 52.3%
32.2% English ◂ +4.2 pts 28.0%
20.4% German ◂ +9.0 pts 11.4%
9.2% Irish +10.5 pts ▸ 19.7%
9.2% Scottish +5.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
3.3% Italian ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Filipino ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Douglasin Groomsville even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Douglasin Groomsville even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.5% English only +2.7 pts ▸ 90.2%
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 Douglasin Groomsville +13.5 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
19.1% 9th pct 32.6% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

66.4% Christianity ◂ +10.4 pts 56.1%
19.1% No religion +13.5 pts ▸ 32.6%
12.5% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 10.6%
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 Douglasin Groomsville +13.0 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
43.3% 46th pct 56.3% 74th pct
Bachelor+ in Douglasin Groomsville +21.3 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
12.4% 41st pct 33.7% 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Douglasin Groomsville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

43.3% Year 12 +13.0 pts ▸ 56.3%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +4.9 pts 24.3%
8.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.5 pts 5.8%
5.0% Year 11 ◂ +1.1 pts 3.9%

Highest qualification level

40.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.2 pts 29.5%
14.0% Bachelor degree +13.0 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
5.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.3 pts ▸ 14.1%
10.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.8% Management & commerce +7.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
3.5% Health +14.5 pts ▸ 17.9%
10.5% Society & culture +7.5 pts ▸ 17.9%
16.3% Engineering & related ◂ +0.9 pts 15.4%
10.5% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
11.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.5% Agriculture & environment +4.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Creative arts +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Douglasin Groomsville +$299 higher in Groomsville gap widening
$710 42nd pct $1,009 83rd pct
Household income in Douglasin Groomsville even gap narrowing
$1,937 72nd pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Douglasin Groomsville +$63 higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
$2,028 59th pct $2,091 63rd pct
High earners in Douglasin Groomsville +0.1 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
6.6% 42nd pct 6.7% 42nd pct
High-income homes in Douglasin Groomsville +9.5 pts higher in Douglas gap widening
17.6% 55th pct 8.2% 24th pct

Household income distribution

39.2% $1,500–$2,999 +5.7 pts ▸ 44.9%
17.6% Under $650 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
15.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 6.1%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% $4,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 8.2%

Personal income distribution

50.4% Under $650 ◂ +20.6 pts 29.8%
31.4% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 33.7%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 21.2%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Douglasin Groomsville +2.9 pts higher in Douglas
25.7% 34th pct 22.7% 22nd pct
Mental health in Douglasin Groomsville +0.8 pts higher in Groomsville
5.3% 26th pct 6.1% 31st pct
Needs assistance in Douglasin Groomsville +2.3 pts higher in Groomsville gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.5 pts 11.4%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +4.1 pts 3.8%
5.3% Mental health +0.8 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Diabetes +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
5.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.2 pts 3.0%
2.6% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None +8.6 pts ▸ 70.5%
16.4% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 15.9%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.9 pts 5.3%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Douglasin Groomsville +17.5 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
13.2% 26th pct 30.8% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Douglasin Groomsville +12.5 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
11.6% 38th pct 24.0% 96th pct
Unpaid child care in Douglasin Groomsville +8.7 pts higher in Groomsville gap widening
29.8% 72nd pct 38.5% 91st pct
Defence service in Douglasin Groomsville +12.1 pts higher in Groomsville
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Douglasin Groomsville +2.4 pts higher in Douglas gap narrowing
32.2% 86th pct 29.8% 78th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Douglasin Groomsville +1 larger in Douglas
8 57th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Douglasin Groomsville +18 yrs older in Douglas
34 yrs 72nd pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Douglasin Groomsville +$2,175 higher in Groomsville
$325 10th pct $2,500 100th pct
Household income in Douglasin Groomsville +$3,525 higher in Groomsville
$725 9th pct $4,250 96th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Douglasin Groomsville +0.1 larger in Douglas gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Douglasin Groomsville +3.6 pts higher in Groomsville gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 19th pct
Living alone in Douglasin Groomsville +1.6 pts higher in Douglas gap narrowing
9.8% 7th pct 8.2% 4th pct

Family composition

53.1% Couples with children +1.4 pts ▸ 54.5%
46.1% Couples without children ◂ +7.9 pts 38.2%
0.0% One-parent families +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.2% 2 people +1.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
19.6% 3 people ◂ +7.4 pts 12.2%
15.7% 4 people ◂ +1.4 pts 14.3%
7.8% 5 people +4.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.8% 1 person ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%
0.0% 6 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Douglasin Groomsville +$10 higher in Douglas
$300 57th pct $290 54th pct
Mortgage in Douglasin Groomsville +$431 higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
$1,400 35th pct $1,831 63rd pct
People / bedroom in Douglasin Groomsville even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Douglasin Groomsville +6.1 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 14th pct
Owned outright in Douglasin Groomsville +16.2 pts higher in Douglas gap narrowing
52.9% 81st pct 36.7% 37th pct
Separate houses in Douglasin Groomsville even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Douglasin Groomsville +20.8 pts higher in Douglas gap widening
90.2% 79th pct 69.4% 26th pct

How homes are owned or rented

27.5% Owned with a mortgage +25.6 pts ▸ 53.1%
52.9% Owned outright ◂ +16.2 pts 36.7%
0.0% Rented +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.9% Other tenure ◂ +5.9 pts 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

39.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.6 pts 28.6%
21.6% 4 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 32.7%
29.4% 5 or more ◂ +21.2 pts 8.2%
9.8% 2 bedrooms +10.6 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.9% $1,800–$2,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 46.2%
21.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.0 pts 15.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Douglasin Groomsville even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Douglasin Groomsville +2.6 pts higher in Douglas gap narrowing
19.3% 58th pct 16.7% 50th pct
PT commute in Douglasin Groomsville even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Douglasin Groomsville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Douglasin Groomsville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Douglasin Groomsville +6 longer in Groomsville
112 76th pct 118 79th pct

How people get to work

62.7% Car (driver) +7.0 pts ▸ 69.7%
19.3% Worked at home ◂ +2.6 pts 16.7%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Walked ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 2 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 44.9%
31.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.9 pts 22.4%
27.5% 4 or more ◂ +19.3 pts 8.2%
9.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 6.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Douglasin Groomsville +16.1 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
23.9% 25th pct 40.0% 78th pct
Recent arrivals in Douglasin Groomsville
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Douglasin Groomsville +4.1 pts higher in Groomsville gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 57th pct
Participation in Douglasin Groomsville +2.6 pts higher in Groomsville gap narrowing
68.6% 77th pct 71.2% 85th pct
Full-time in Douglasin Groomsville +0.2 pts higher in Douglas gap narrowing
63.9% 75th pct 63.6% 75th pct

Industries people work in

4.8% Health care & social assistance +19.4 pts ▸ 24.2%
4.8% Public administration & safety +7.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.3 pts 7.6%
10.8% Manufacturing ◂ +6.3 pts 4.5%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 4.5%
7.2% Construction +3.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education & training +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.0% Accommodation & food even 6.1%
0.0% Other services +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
6.0% Administrative & support ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.5% Professionals +17.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
25.3% Managers ◂ +13.2 pts 12.1%
16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.2 pts 16.7%
8.4% Community & personal service +5.2 pts ▸ 13.6%
8.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.9 pts 4.5%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers +1.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
4.8% Labourers +2.8 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.0% Sales workers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Douglasin Groomsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Douglasin Groomsville +7.6 more in Groomsville
0.0 0th pct 7.6 35th pct
Intersections/km² in Douglasin Groomsville even
0 41st pct 0 40th pct
Mean slope in Douglasin Groomsville +0.8 pts higher in Groomsville
9.7% 79th pct 10.5% 83rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Douglas vs Groomsville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30870/douglas/vs/SAL31256/groomsville