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East Russell vs Waugh Pocket

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · East Russell profile · Waugh Pocket profile

East Russell Waugh Pocket

East Russell and Waugh Pocket are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. East Russell has a more qualified workforce, with 17.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0.0% in Waugh Pocket. This is consistent with typical weekly family incomes being far higher in East Russell at $1,916, while the usual income in Waugh Pocket is $1,062. Other key differences include religious views, with no religion being far more common in East Russell (59.0%) than in Waugh Pocket (32.6%), and a much older population in Waugh Pocket, where 37.0% of residents are aged 65 and over.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and have very similar household sizes. They also share a lack of public transport options, with neither area having any transport stops. While they are alike in these respects, the two areas differ in their housing costs; monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Waugh Pocket at $2,000, compared to $1,186 in East Russell.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 26.4 pts higher in East Russell Unemployment: 12.1 pts higher in East Russell People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in East Russell Aged 65+: 18.9 pts higher in Waugh Pocket One-parent: 14.8 pts higher in East Russell

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +37 larger in East Russell gap widening
83 37th pct 46 26th pct
Median age in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +7 yrs older in Waugh Pocket gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +18.9 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap widening
18.1% 47th pct 37.0% 93rd pct
Under 15 in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +8.4 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
8.4% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +11.9 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap narrowing
13.1% 58th pct 25.0% 94th pct

Age structure

18.1% Seniors (65+) +18.9 pts ▸ 37.0%
36.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.4 pts 21.7%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.4 pts 13.0%
10.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.7% Married +18.8 pts ▸ 67.5%
34.2% Never married +8.3 pts ▸ 42.5%
18.4% Divorced ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

East Russell Waugh Pocket

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +3.2 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap steady
12.0% 53rd pct 15.2% 65th pct

Country of birth

72.3% Australia ◂ +15.8 pts 56.5%
3.6% England +5.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
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

39.8% English +1.5 pts ▸ 41.3%
31.3% Australian ◂ +5.2 pts 26.1%
18.1% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 17.4%
13.3% Scottish ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.0% Chinese ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Greek ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% German ◂ +3.6 pts 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 East Russellin Waugh Pocket +1.2 pts higher in East Russell gap narrowing
12.0% 79th pct 10.9% 77th pct
Limited English in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.3% English only ◂ +16.9 pts 67.4%
0.0% Italian +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
6.0% Cantonese ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Greek ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +26.4 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
59.0% 93rd pct 32.6% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

59.0% No religion ◂ +26.4 pts 32.6%
25.3% Christianity +5.1 pts ▸ 30.4%
18.1% Not stated ◂ +9.4 pts 8.7%
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 East Russellin Waugh Pocket +11.0 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
37.1% 29th pct 26.2% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +17.1 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
17.1% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +1 more in East Russell
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
6 0th pct —
ICSEA in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
909 13th pct —

Highest year of school

37.1% Year 12 ◂ +11.0 pts 26.2%
28.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 26.2%
11.4% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
10.0% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 9.5%

Highest qualification level

20.4% Certificate III / IV +44.6 pts ▸ 65.0%
18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.4% Management & commerce +9.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.4% Engineering & related ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Health ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +$122 higher in Waugh Pocket gap widening
$621 28th pct $743 48th pct
Household income in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +$167 higher in East Russell gap narrowing
$1,292 32nd pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +$854 higher in East Russell gap widening
$1,916 52nd pct $1,062 8th pct
High earners in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +13.2 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
13.2% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +22.5 pts 27.5%
26.3% $650–$1,499 +3.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 7.5%
9.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +6.1 pts higher in Waugh Pocket
26.5% 38th pct 32.6% 69th pct
Mental health in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +4.3 pts higher in East Russell
10.8% 75th pct 6.5% 35th pct
Needs assistance in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +4.8 pts higher in East Russell gap steady
4.8% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health ◂ +4.3 pts 6.5%
9.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.9 pts 8.7%
0.0% Asthma +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.2% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.6% Cancer +2.9 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.6% Diabetes +2.9 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
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

67.5% None ◂ +28.3 pts 39.1%
24.1% One condition ◂ +4.5 pts 19.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +3.0 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap narrowing
14.5% 32nd pct 17.5% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +9.2 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
9.2% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +7.1 pts higher in East Russell gap narrowing
17.1% 17th pct 10.0% 7th pct
Defence service in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +2.9 pts higher in Waugh Pocket
6.6% 88th pct 9.5% 95th pct
Housework 15h+ in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +6.1 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap steady
28.9% 75th pct 35.0% 89th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +33 yrs older in Waugh Pocket
36 yrs 74th pct 69 yrs 100th pct
Median income in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
$875 72nd pct —
Household income in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +0.1 larger in East Russell gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +14.8 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
14.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
26.5% 60th pct —

Family composition

44.3% Couples with children +25.7 pts ▸ 70.0%
39.3% Couples without children +10.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.8% One-parent families ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Other families ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

26.5% 1 person +46.9 pts ▸ 73.3%
32.4% 2 people +14.3 pts ▸ 46.7%
17.6% 3 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% 4 people ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +$95 higher in Waugh Pocket
$150 14th pct $245 39th pct
Mortgage in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +$814 higher in Waugh Pocket gap widening
$1,186 23rd pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +0.30 higher in East Russell gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
8.8% 23rd pct —
Owned outright in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
44.1% 59th pct —
Separate houses in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
91.2% 35th pct —
3+ bedrooms in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
73.5% 35th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

44.1% Owned outright +15.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
26.5% Owned with a mortgage +6.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.8% Rented +17.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
8.8% Other tenure ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.2% Separate house +8.8 pts ▸ 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

44.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.1 pts 20.0%
38.2% 3 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
23.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% 5 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

55.6% $1,800–$2,999 +24.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in East Russellin Waugh Pocket
14.7% 91st pct —
Work from home in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +10.0 pts higher in East Russell
26.7% 75th pct 16.7% 50th pct
PT commute in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

73.3% Car (driver) ◂ +19.2 pts 54.2%
0.0% Walked +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% Worked at home ◂ +10.0 pts 16.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.4% 2 vehicles +36.9 pts ▸ 69.2%
52.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.8 pts 46.2%
23.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
14.7% No vehicle ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% 4 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +10.6 pts higher in East Russell gap widening
23.7% 25th pct 13.0% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +12.1 pts higher in East Russell gap steady
12.1% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +16.6 pts higher in Waugh Pocket gap widening
43.4% 12th pct 60.0% 47th pct
Full-time in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +3.3 pts higher in Waugh Pocket
63.3% 74th pct 66.7% 83rd pct

Industries people work in

23.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.0% Construction ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Professional & technical ◂ +0.8 pts 12.5%
10.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.7% Managers +16.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.2 pts 12.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
13.3% Labourers +7.5 pts ▸ 20.8%
20.0% Professionals ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Community & personal service ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers +2.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0 25th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +0.5 pts higher in East Russell
0.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +24.1 more in East Russell
24.1 67th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in East Russellin Waugh Pocket even
0 5th pct 0 25th pct
Mean slope in East Russellin Waugh Pocket +1.5 pts higher in Waugh Pocket
7.1% 63rd pct 8.6% 74th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Russell vs Waugh Pocket [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30932/east-russell/vs/SAL33014/waugh-pocket