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Dromedary vs Rolleston

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 53 km apart · Dromedary profile · Rolleston profile

Dromedary Rolleston

Rolleston and Dromedary (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Rolleston has a much younger population, with a typical resident aged 33, while the typical resident in Dromedary (Qld) is far older at 51. Rolleston is also more developed for pedestrians; about 60% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or groceries, giving it a mostly car-dependent walkability score of 3.5. In contrast, Dromedary (Qld) is completely car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of these services and a walkability score of 0.0.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very remote with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Rolleston has more people per home at 2.6, Dromedary (Qld) has a slightly higher typical weekly household income of $1,625 compared to $1,416 in Rolleston.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dromedaryin Rolleston +127 larger in Rolleston gap narrowing
5 4th pct 132 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 5
  • Second area, 2011: 129
  • Second area, 2016: 309
  • Second area, 2021: 132
Median age in Dromedaryin Rolleston +18 yrs older in Dromedary gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 10.6% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%
— 22.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
— 13.9% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +36.4 pts 43.6%
0.0% Never married +40.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
0.0% Divorced +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Widowed +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Separated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 3.0% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +9.8 pts 90.2%
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

100.0% English ◂ +54.5 pts 45.5%
60.0% Australian ◂ +12.3 pts 47.7%
0.0% Scottish +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Irish +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Greek +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 3.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Limited English in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +14.4 pts 85.6%
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

— 28.8% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%

Religious affiliation

80.0% Christianity ◂ +22.4 pts 57.6%
0.0% No religion +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Not stated +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
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

— 35.1% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 33.33 96th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dromedaryin Rolleston +1 more in Rolleston
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 45 15th pct
— 969 37th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +64.9 pts 35.1%
0.0% Year 10 +34.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Year 11 +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Health +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Society & culture +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dromedaryin Rolleston +$87 higher in Rolleston gap narrowing
$887 71st pct $974 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $887
  • Second area, 2011: $678
  • Second area, 2016: $908
  • Second area, 2021: $974
Household income in Dromedaryin Rolleston +$209 higher in Dromedary
$1,625 56th pct $1,416 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $1,093
  • Second area, 2016: $1,399
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
Family income in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— $1,833 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,857
  • Second area, 2021: $1,833
— 16.8% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
High-income homes in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 12.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +40.2 pts 19.8%
0.0% Under $650 +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 23.5% 25th pct
Mental health in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 7.6% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mental health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Arthritis +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +62.1 pts ▸ 62.1%
60.0% One condition ◂ +42.6 pts 17.4%
0.0% Two conditions +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Three or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Community Participation

— 27.7% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Unpaid carers in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 3.0% 5th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Unpaid child care in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 30.7% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%
Defence service in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 18.8% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 23 yrs 38th pct
Median income in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dromedaryin Rolleston +0.6 larger in Rolleston
2.0 14th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 12.7% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
— 36.0% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +35.4 pts 64.6%
0.0% Couples without children +29.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% One-parent families +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $215 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $100
  • Second area, 2021: $215
— $975 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $654
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $975
People / bedroom in Dromedaryin Rolleston +0.10 higher in Dromedary
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.30
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 30.0% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Owned outright in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 26.0% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%
Separate houses in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 78.0% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 70.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.0%
— 76.0% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 8.9% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
Work from home in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 19.7% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +59.1 pts ▸ 59.1%
0.0% Worked at home +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Walked +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 31.1% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.1%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Dromedaryin Rolleston
— 65.3% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 74.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.3%
— 65.2% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 74.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +69.7 pts 30.3%
0.0% Mining +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Construction +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Retail trade +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Education & training +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Labourers +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Professionals +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dromedaryin Rolleston +3.5 higher in Rolleston
0.0 0th pct 3.5 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dromedaryin Rolleston +4.2 more in Rolleston
0.0 0th pct 4.2 79th pct
15-min city in Dromedaryin Rolleston +59.9 pts higher in Rolleston
0.0% 0th pct 59.9% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Dromedaryin Rolleston +59.9 pts higher in Rolleston
0.0% 0th pct 59.9% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dromedaryin Rolleston +59.9 pts higher in Rolleston
0.0% 0th pct 59.9% 79th pct
Walk to a park in Dromedaryin Rolleston +60.9 pts higher in Rolleston
0.0% 0th pct 60.9% 67th pct
Walk to health in Dromedaryin Rolleston +59.4 pts higher in Rolleston
0.0% 0th pct 59.4% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Dromedaryin Rolleston +90.9 more in Rolleston
0.0 0th pct 90.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Dromedaryin Rolleston even
0 0th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Dromedaryin Rolleston +5.4 pts higher in Dromedary
8.1% 71st pct 2.7% 7th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dromedary vs Rolleston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30881/dromedary/vs/SAL32462/rolleston