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Durham Downs vs Mooga

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Durham Downs profile · Mooga profile

Durham Downs Mooga

Durham Downs and Mooga are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Mooga has a much higher share of people who use another language at home (10.0% compared to 0.0% in Durham Downs) and those who say they have no religion (36.7% versus 22.2%). Higher earnings are also more common in Mooga, where 32.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, compared to 22.0% in Durham Downs. In contrast, Durham Downs is younger, with a typical resident aged 32 and a higher share of children under 15 at 28.6%.

Both areas have a similar share of people who provide unpaid care for children, with Durham Downs at 26.0% and Mooga at 40.0%, though both are around or above the national figure. They are effectively alike in their typical weekly household incomes, which sit at about $2,700. They also share a total lack of public transport stops and a population with no residents aged 65 and over.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Durham Downsin Mooga +33 larger in Durham Downs gap narrowing
63 32nd pct 30 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67
  • First area, 2021: 63
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 30
Median age in Durham Downsin Mooga +4 yrs older in Mooga gap widening
32 yrs 9th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Durham Downsin Mooga +5.2 pts higher in Durham Downs
28.6% 93rd pct 23.3% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
28.0% 98th pct

Age structure

44.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.1 pts 33.3%
28.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.2 pts 23.3%
14.3% Older adults (45–64) +2.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
4.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

62.0% Married +2.0 pts ▸ 64.0%
38.0% Never married ◂ +6.0 pts 32.0%
8.0% Divorced ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Durham Downs Mooga

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

  • 85+ in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 55–59 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Durham Downs: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Durham Downs: 23.5% males, 8.8% females; 35–39 in Mooga: 31.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 8.8% females; 30–34 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Durham Downs: 20.6% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mooga: 31.3% males, 37.5% females
  • 5–9 in Durham Downs: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Durham Downs: 0.0% males, 11.8% females; 0–4 in Mooga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Durham Downsin Mooga +5.4 pts higher in Mooga
7.9% 33rd pct 13.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Country of birth

71.4% Australia ◂ +1.4 pts 70.0%
4.8% New Zealand +8.6 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

36.5% Australian +13.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
44.4% English ◂ +7.8 pts 36.7%
4.8% German +8.6 pts ▸ 13.3%
4.8% Irish ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
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 Durham Downsin Mooga +10.0 pts higher in Mooga
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Limited English in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

74.6% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 76.7%
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 Durham Downsin Mooga +14.4 pts higher in Mooga
22.2% 12th pct 36.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%

Religious affiliation

46.0% Christianity ◂ +26.0 pts 20.0%
22.2% No religion +14.4 pts ▸ 36.7%
30.2% Not stated ◂ +16.8 pts 13.3%
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 Durham Downsin Mooga +2.0 pts higher in Durham Downs
50.0% 62nd pct 48.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.8%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%
Bachelor+ in Durham Downsin Mooga +8.0 pts higher in Durham Downs
8.0% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +2.0 pts 48.0%
18.0% Year 10 +22.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
6.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.8% Certificate III / IV +15.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
11.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.8% Engineering & related ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
11.1% Architecture & building ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Management & commerce ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Durham Downsin Mooga +$47 higher in Durham Downs gap narrowing
$1,609 100th pct $1,562 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,524
  • First area, 2021: $1,609
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
Household income in Durham Downsin Mooga +$83 higher in Mooga
$2,666 92nd pct $2,749 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $2,666
  • Second area, 2021: $2,749
Family income in Durham Downsin Mooga even
$2,750 88th pct $2,749 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $2,749
High earners in Durham Downsin Mooga +10.0 pts higher in Mooga
22.0% 91st pct 32.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

Household income distribution

100.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

22.0% $650–$1,499 +38.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
46.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Durham Downsin Mooga +4.8 pts higher in Durham Downs
4.8% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.8% None +10.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% One condition even 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Durham Downsin Mooga +10.0 pts higher in Mooga
18.0% 50th pct 28.0% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
Unpaid carers in Durham Downsin Mooga +16.0 pts higher in Mooga
0.0% 0th pct 16.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Unpaid child care in Durham Downsin Mooga +14.0 pts higher in Mooga
26.0% 54th pct 40.0% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Defence service in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Durham Downsin Mooga +4.0 pts higher in Durham Downs
20.0% 26th pct 16.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
30 yrs 63rd pct
Median income in Durham Downsin Mooga
$1,625 91st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Durham Downsin Mooga +0.5 larger in Mooga
2.3 29th pct 2.8 76th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

46.2% Couples with children +53.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
65.4% Couples without children ◂ +65.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
41.7% 4 people +33.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.0% 1 person ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Durham Downsin Mooga +$50 higher in Durham Downs
$150 14th pct $100 6th pct
People / bedroom in Durham Downsin Mooga +0.30 higher in Mooga
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +125.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
41.7% Other tenure ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% Owned outright ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage 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

41.7% 4 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.0% 5 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Durham Downsin Mooga
21.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

43.2% Car (driver) +4.1 pts ▸ 47.4%
29.7% Walked ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
21.6% Worked at home ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
10.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.8 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

58.3% 2 vehicles +16.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Durham Downsin Mooga +8.3 pts higher in Durham Downs
41.7% 82nd pct 33.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Durham Downsin Mooga +2.0 pts higher in Mooga
74.0% 88th pct 76.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.0%
81.1% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.7%
  • First area, 2021: 81.1%

Industries people work in

62.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.4 pts 15.8%
10.8% Mining +31.3 pts ▸ 42.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Education & training +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Construction ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.5% Managers ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Professionals +18.1 pts ▸ 31.6%
10.8% Technicians & trades +10.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.5% Labourers +2.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Durham Downsin Mooga even
0 13th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Durham Downsin Mooga +1.8 pts higher in Mooga
3.7% 24th pct 5.5% 48th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Durham Downs vs Mooga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30908/durham-downs/vs/SAL31890/mooga