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East Barron vs Tolga
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · East Barron profile · Tolga profile
East Barron Tolga
Tolga and East Barron are nearby areas in Queensland with very different profiles. Tolga is the larger hub, with far more schools and a population that is more likely to be employed full-time. It also has a well higher proportion of First Nations people, who are far older and earn far more personal income than those in East Barron. In contrast, East Barron has far more volunteers and a higher share of people working from home, alongside a population that is more likely to have a bachelor degree.
Everyday life in both places is similar in several ways, including typical weekly incomes and a shared rate of about 20% for recent overseas arrivals. They also have the same number of people per home. While Tolga has far more people moving in over a five-year period, both areas see a similar proportion of residents using a language other than English at home.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in East Barronin Tolga
278
58th pct
3,177
85th pct
- First area, 2011: 233
- First area, 2016: 234
- First area, 2021: 278
- Second area, 2011: 2,426
- Second area, 2016: 2,718
- Second area, 2021: 3,177
Median age
in East Barronin Tolga
45 yrs
50th pct
44 yrs
46th pct
- First area, 2011: 40 yrs
- First area, 2016: 45 yrs
- First area, 2021: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 44 yrs
Age structure
22.7%
Older adults (45–64)
+3.3 pts ▸
25.9%
24.8%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +1.8 pts
23.0%
19.4%
Young adults (25–44)
+3.8 pts ▸
23.2%
20.5%
Children (0–14)
◂ +2.6 pts
17.9%
6.1%
Youth (15–24)
+3.7 pts ▸
9.8%
Marital status
54.1%
Married
◂ +2.6 pts
51.5%
26.1%
Never married
+4.8 pts ▸
31.0%
13.3%
Divorced
◂ +4.2 pts
9.1%
3.7%
Widowed
+1.7 pts ▸
5.4%
1.4%
Separated
+1.5 pts ▸
2.8%
Age & sex structure
East Barron
Tolga
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in East Barron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tolga: 0.9% males, 0.6% females
- 80–84 in East Barron: 2.2% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Tolga: 1.4% males, 1.5% females
- 75–79 in East Barron: 2.6% males, 1.9% females; 75–79 in Tolga: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
- 70–74 in East Barron: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 70–74 in Tolga: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
- 65–69 in East Barron: 4.5% males, 3.7% females; 65–69 in Tolga: 3.8% males, 4.1% females
- 60–64 in East Barron: 4.8% males, 4.1% females; 60–64 in Tolga: 3.1% males, 3.5% females
- 55–59 in East Barron: 3.3% males, 4.5% females; 55–59 in Tolga: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
- 50–54 in East Barron: 3.0% males, 2.6% females; 50–54 in Tolga: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
- 45–49 in East Barron: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Tolga: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
- 40–44 in East Barron: 4.1% males, 4.5% females; 40–44 in Tolga: 2.3% males, 3.1% females
- 35–39 in East Barron: 2.6% males, 3.3% females; 35–39 in Tolga: 2.8% males, 3.6% females
- 30–34 in East Barron: 1.5% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Tolga: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
- 25–29 in East Barron: 0.0% males, 1.5% females; 25–29 in Tolga: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
- 20–24 in East Barron: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tolga: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
- 15–19 in East Barron: 1.1% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Tolga: 3.5% males, 2.7% females
- 10–14 in East Barron: 5.6% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Tolga: 3.7% males, 3.8% females
- 5–9 in East Barron: 5.2% males, 4.8% females; 5–9 in Tolga: 3.5% males, 2.9% females
- 0–4 in East Barron: 3.3% males, 1.1% females; 0–4 in Tolga: 2.1% males, 2.0% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
74.8%
Australia
+1.7 pts ▸
76.6%
4.3%
New Zealand
◂ +3.0 pts
1.3%
3.2%
England
◂ +0.6 pts
2.6%
3.2%
Italy
◂ +2.5 pts
0.7%
0.0%
Philippines
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
China
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
India
even
0.0%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
Ancestry
41.4%
Australian
◂ +2.9 pts
38.4%
35.6%
English
+0.8 pts ▸
36.4%
14.7%
Italian
◂ +5.6 pts
9.1%
9.0%
Irish
+2.8 pts ▸
11.8%
10.4%
Scottish
◂ +0.6 pts
9.9%
7.9%
German
◂ +2.3 pts
5.6%
1.4%
Dutch
◂ +0.1 pts
1.4%
0.0%
Filipino
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Indian
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Language
Language used at home
86.7%
English only
◂ +2.5 pts
84.2%
2.9%
Italian
◂ +2.3 pts
0.6%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Arabic
even
0.0%
0.0%
Cantonese
even
0.0%
0.0%
Punjabi
even
0.0%
0.0%
Greek
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hindi
even
0.0%
0.0%
Tagalog
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
51.1%
Christianity
even
51.1%
39.6%
No religion
◂ +2.8 pts
36.7%
9.4%
Not stated
+1.8 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Islam
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hinduism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
53.6%
Year 12
◂ +9.7 pts
44.0%
21.7%
Year 10
+5.7 pts ▸
27.5%
12.6%
Year 9 or below
◂ +1.9 pts
10.6%
2.9%
Year 11
+4.5 pts ▸
7.4%
Highest qualification level
34.0%
Certificate III / IV
+4.8 pts ▸
38.8%
20.7%
Bachelor degree
◂ +4.6 pts
16.1%
12.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+1.9 pts ▸
13.9%
12.0%
Postgraduate degree
◂ +9.0 pts
3.0%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
2.0%
Certificate I / II
+0.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Field of qualification
10.0%
Engineering & related
+8.5 pts ▸
18.5%
15.3%
Management & commerce
◂ +1.8 pts
13.5%
14.0%
Health
◂ +4.0 pts
10.0%
10.0%
Society & culture
◂ +2.2 pts
7.8%
8.7%
Education
+1.1 pts ▸
9.8%
8.0%
Architecture & building
◂ +1.4 pts
6.6%
6.7%
Agriculture & environment
◂ +2.2 pts
4.5%
6.7%
Food, hospitality & personal services
◂ +1.9 pts
4.8%
4.0%
Natural & physical sciences
◂ +2.5 pts
1.5%
0.0%
Creative arts
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Information technology
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Income
Personal income
in East Barronin Tolga
$764
52nd pct
$715
43rd pct
- First area, 2011: $637
- First area, 2016: $739
- First area, 2021: $764
- Second area, 2011: $510
- Second area, 2016: $608
- Second area, 2021: $715
Household income
in East Barronin Tolga
$1,542
50th pct
$1,479
46th pct
- First area, 2011: $946
- First area, 2016: $1,406
- First area, 2021: $1,542
- Second area, 2011: $980
- Second area, 2016: $1,196
- Second area, 2021: $1,479
Family income
in East Barronin Tolga
$1,875
49th pct
$1,837
46th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,156
- First area, 2016: $1,937
- First area, 2021: $1,875
- Second area, 2011: $1,275
- Second area, 2016: $1,442
- Second area, 2021: $1,837
Household income distribution
28.4%
$1,500–$2,999
+1.1 pts ▸
29.5%
25.5%
$650–$1,499
+2.4 pts ▸
27.9%
6.9%
Under $650
+9.8 pts ▸
16.7%
8.8%
$4,000 or more
◂ +2.3 pts
6.6%
2.9%
$3,000–$3,999
+4.7 pts ▸
7.6%
Personal income distribution
43.1%
Under $650
◂ +2.8 pts
40.3%
33.5%
$650–$1,499
◂ +2.4 pts
31.1%
17.0%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +2.1 pts
14.9%
5.0%
$3,000 or more
◂ +2.9 pts
2.1%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
9.0%
Asthma
◂ +2.4 pts
6.6%
6.5%
Arthritis
+2.0 pts ▸
8.4%
8.3%
Mental health
◂ +2.4 pts
5.9%
6.8%
Other condition
◂ +0.2 pts
6.7%
5.8%
Diabetes
◂ +1.7 pts
4.1%
3.6%
Heart disease
+0.6 pts ▸
4.2%
4.0%
Cancer
◂ +0.4 pts
3.6%
1.8%
Lung condition
◂ +0.4 pts
1.4%
1.4%
Stroke
◂ +0.5 pts
1.0%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Number of long-term health conditions
62.2%
None
+0.3 pts ▸
62.6%
21.2%
One condition
◂ +3.6 pts
17.6%
5.8%
Two conditions
◂ +0.4 pts
5.4%
2.2%
Three or more
+0.2 pts ▸
2.4%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in East Barronin Tolga
2.5
50th pct
2.5
50th pct
- First area, 2011: 2.7
- First area, 2016: 2.5
- First area, 2021: 2.5
- Second area, 2011: 2.5
- Second area, 2016: 2.5
- Second area, 2021: 2.5
Family composition
50.2%
Couples with children
+2.2 pts ▸
52.5%
35.6%
Couples without children
+0.9 pts ▸
36.5%
11.4%
One-parent families
◂ +1.3 pts
10.1%
0.0%
Other families
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Household size
43.1%
2 people
◂ +0.3 pts
42.8%
19.6%
1 person
+3.0 pts ▸
22.6%
15.7%
4 people
◂ +3.2 pts
12.5%
11.8%
3 people
+0.4 pts ▸
12.2%
3.9%
5 people
+3.1 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
6 or more
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
Housing & Dwellings
$280
50th pct
$300
57th pct
- First area, 2011: $200
- First area, 2016: $250
- First area, 2021: $280
- Second area, 2011: $230
- Second area, 2016: $265
- Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage
in East Barronin Tolga
$1,100
19th pct
$1,600
48th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,304
- First area, 2016: $2,087
- First area, 2021: $1,100
- Second area, 2011: $1,733
- Second area, 2016: $1,600
- Second area, 2021: $1,600
People / bedroom
in East Barronin Tolga
0.80
43rd pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2011: 1.10
- First area, 2016: 0.70
- First area, 2021: 0.80
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
50.0%
Owned outright
◂ +2.7 pts
47.3%
17.6%
Owned with a mortgage
+16.6 pts ▸
34.3%
25.5%
Rented
◂ +11.8 pts
13.7%
3.9%
Not stated
◂ +1.2 pts
2.7%
0.0%
Other tenure
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
Types of homes
88.2%
Separate house
+8.8 pts ▸
97.0%
5.9%
Other dwelling
◂ +3.9 pts
2.0%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
even
0.0%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
37.3%
3 bedrooms
+8.2 pts ▸
45.5%
33.3%
4 bedrooms
◂ +0.6 pts
32.7%
4.9%
2 bedrooms
+4.1 pts ▸
9.0%
8.8%
5 or more
◂ +2.4 pts
6.4%
6.9%
1 bedroom
◂ +3.0 pts
3.8%
2.9%
Studio / none
◂ +2.2 pts
0.7%
Weekly rent distribution
38.5%
$200–$349
+10.6 pts ▸
49.0%
11.5%
$350–$549
+22.2 pts ▸
33.8%
0.0%
Under $200
+15.3 pts ▸
15.3%
0.0%
$550–$749
even
0.0%
0.0%
$750 or more
even
0.0%
Monthly mortgage distribution
66.7%
$1,000–$1,799
◂ +23.0 pts
43.6%
0.0%
$1,800–$2,999
+28.1 pts ▸
28.1%
16.7%
Under $1,000
◂ +1.6 pts
15.1%
16.7%
$3,000 or more
◂ +8.5 pts
8.2%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
54.1%
Car (driver)
+11.1 pts ▸
65.2%
18.0%
Worked at home
◂ +10.0 pts
8.0%
0.0%
Bus
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
4.5%
Car (passenger)
+0.6 pts ▸
5.1%
3.0%
Walked
◂ +0.4 pts
2.6%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
39.0%
2 vehicles
+4.2 pts ▸
43.2%
26.0%
1 vehicle
+1.6 pts ▸
27.6%
24.0%
3 vehicles
◂ +7.4 pts
16.6%
14.0%
4 or more
◂ +4.2 pts
9.8%
0.0%
No vehicle
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
22.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
◂ +6.6 pts
15.9%
10.5%
Health care & social assistance
+1.9 pts ▸
12.5%
3.0%
Retail trade
+7.6 pts ▸
10.6%
10.5%
Education & training
◂ +1.5 pts
9.1%
9.8%
Construction
◂ +2.1 pts
7.7%
6.0%
Public administration & safety
+0.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
6.0%
Manufacturing
◂ +2.0 pts
4.0%
5.3%
Professional & technical
◂ +1.9 pts
3.4%
3.0%
Other services
+0.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Mining
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Wholesale trade
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Occupations people work in
30.8%
Managers
◂ +16.0 pts
14.8%
20.3%
Professionals
◂ +6.7 pts
13.6%
9.8%
Labourers
+5.8 pts ▸
15.6%
12.0%
Technicians & trades
+3.4 pts ▸
15.4%
4.5%
Community & personal service
+7.8 pts ▸
12.3%
12.0%
Clerical & administrative
◂ +0.6 pts
11.4%
2.3%
Sales workers
+6.9 pts ▸
9.1%
5.3%
Machinery operators & drivers
+1.0 pts ▸
6.3%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Barron vs Tolga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30918/east-barron/vs/SAL32840/tolga