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Ellinthorp vs Talgai

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.9 km apart · Ellinthorp profile · Talgai profile

Ellinthorp Talgai

Talgai and Ellinthorp are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Talgai is larger and has a more balanced age range, with 17.9% of its people being children under 15, while Ellinthorp has none. There are also significant differences in backgrounds and health; Ellinthorp has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (13.3%) and a much higher rate of long-term health conditions (53.3% compared to 31.1% in Talgai). Talgai generally sees higher levels of education, with 46.8% of residents completing Year 12, while no one in Ellinthorp reached that level.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport nearby. They share a similar distance to the city, taking roughly two hours to reach. This total reliance on cars is a common thread, even as other gaps differ, such as the typical age of residents being far older in Ellinthorp by 10 years. Talgai also has a higher typical weekly income of $582, compared to $417 in Ellinthorp.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ellinthorpin Talgai +76 larger in Talgai gap narrowing
30 19th pct 106 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 30
  • Second area, 2016: 106
  • Second area, 2021: 106
Median age in Ellinthorpin Talgai +10 yrs older in Ellinthorp gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Ellinthorpin Talgai +13.3 pts higher in Ellinthorp
13.3% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Ellinthorpin Talgai +1.6 pts higher in Ellinthorp
23.3% 70th pct 21.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Under 15 in Ellinthorpin Talgai +17.9 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 17.9% 56th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
De facto in Ellinthorpin Talgai +9.0 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 9.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%

Age structure

36.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.4 pts 29.2%
23.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.6 pts 21.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
13.3% Young adults (25–44) +1.8 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Marital status

76.0% Married ◂ +13.5 pts 62.5%
36.0% Never married ◂ +6.5 pts 29.5%
0.0% Widowed +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Divorced +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ellinthorp Talgai

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

  • 85+ in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Talgai: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 80–84 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Talgai: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 75–79 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Talgai: 6.7% males, 3.8% females
  • 70–74 in Ellinthorp: 23.1% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Talgai: 5.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Talgai: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 60–64 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Talgai: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ellinthorp: 23.1% males, 23.1% females; 55–59 in Talgai: 4.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Talgai: 5.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Talgai: 0.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 40–44 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Talgai: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Ellinthorp: 30.8% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Talgai: 2.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 30–34 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Talgai: 2.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Talgai: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Talgai: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Talgai: 4.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Talgai: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Talgai: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ellinthorp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Talgai: 7.7% males, 4.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ellinthorpin Talgai +6.7 pts higher in Ellinthorp
13.3% 59th pct 6.6% 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Country of birth

103.3% Australia ◂ +17.5 pts 85.8%
0.0% Philippines +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
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% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

20.0% Australian +30.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.7% English ◂ +2.3 pts 44.3%
26.7% German ◂ +19.1 pts 7.5%
0.0% Scottish +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Irish +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Filipino +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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 Ellinthorpin Talgai +5.7 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Limited English in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +0.9 pts 99.1%
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 Ellinthorpin Talgai +16.0 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 16.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Religious affiliation

76.7% Christianity ◂ +5.0 pts 71.7%
0.0% No religion +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%
0.0% Islam +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
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 Ellinthorpin Talgai +46.8 pts higher in Talgai gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 46.8% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%
Bachelor+ in Ellinthorpin Talgai +13.6 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +46.8 pts ▸ 46.8%
46.2% Year 10 ◂ +18.3 pts 27.8%
15.4% Year 11 ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Year 9 or below +2.4 pts ▸ 13.9%

Highest qualification level

85.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +59.5 pts 26.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

42.9% Engineering & related ◂ +26.2 pts 16.7%
28.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +14.3 pts 14.3%
21.4% Health ◂ +7.1 pts 14.3%
0.0% Society & culture +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Education +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ellinthorpin Talgai +$165 higher in Talgai gap widening
$417 5th pct $582 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $417
  • Second area, 2016: $614
  • Second area, 2021: $582
Household income in Ellinthorpin Talgai +$250 higher in Talgai gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,312 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in Ellinthorpin Talgai +$281 higher in Talgai gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $1,656 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,656
High earners in Ellinthorpin Talgai +4.5 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
High-income homes in Ellinthorpin Talgai
6.7% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Household income distribution

30.8% Under $650 ◂ +24.1 pts 6.7%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 17.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.0% Under $650 ◂ +6.0 pts 50.0%
12.0% $650–$1,499 +11.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ellinthorpin Talgai +22.2 pts higher in Ellinthorp
53.3% 100th pct 31.1% 61st pct
Mental health in Ellinthorpin Talgai +7.7 pts higher in Ellinthorp
13.3% 88th pct 5.7% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Ellinthorpin Talgai +1.5 pts higher in Ellinthorp
10.0% 89th pct 8.5% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.0 pts 11.3%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +3.9 pts 9.4%
13.3% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 5.7%
10.0% Lung condition ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Cancer +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Diabetes +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +4.2 pts ▸ 64.2%
23.3% Two conditions ◂ +20.5 pts 2.8%
16.7% One condition +5.0 pts ▸ 21.7%
13.3% Three or more ◂ +8.6 pts 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ellinthorpin Talgai +2.5 pts higher in Ellinthorp
32.0% 88th pct 29.5% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Unpaid carers in Ellinthorpin Talgai +23.0 pts higher in Ellinthorp
40.0% 100th pct 17.0% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Unpaid child care in Ellinthorpin Talgai +6.1 pts higher in Talgai
20.0% 26th pct 26.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
Defence service in Ellinthorpin Talgai +5.6 pts higher in Talgai
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ellinthorpin Talgai +25.3 pts higher in Ellinthorp
48.0% 100th pct 22.7% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 48.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ellinthorpin Talgai +4 larger in Ellinthorp
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
61 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Ellinthorpin Talgai
$574 43rd pct
Household income in Ellinthorpin Talgai
$1,124 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ellinthorpin Talgai +0.4 larger in Talgai gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Ellinthorpin Talgai +16.9 pts higher in Ellinthorp gap widening
28.6% 96th pct 11.6% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Living alone in Ellinthorpin Talgai
17.8% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +13.2 pts 53.5%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +8.0 pts 34.9%
28.6% One-parent families ◂ +16.9 pts 11.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people ◂ +11.6 pts 42.2%
0.0% 4 people +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +5.3 pts 17.8%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +14.2 pts 8.9%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ellinthorpin Talgai +$40 higher in Ellinthorp
$300 57th pct $260 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2016: $198
  • Second area, 2021: $260
Mortgage in Ellinthorpin Talgai +$532 higher in Talgai
$997 14th pct $1,529 44th pct
People / bedroom in Ellinthorpin Talgai even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
11.1% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Owned outright in Ellinthorpin Talgai
46.7% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 68.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%
Separate houses in Ellinthorpin Talgai
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
84.4% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 96.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.4%

How homes are owned or rented

69.2% Owned outright ◂ +22.6 pts 46.7%
53.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.5 pts 13.3%
0.0% Other tenure +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Rented +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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

46.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.4 pts 37.8%
46.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 40.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 5 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
57.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.1 pts 50.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Ellinthorpin Talgai
40.0% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Ellinthorpin Talgai +5 longer in Talgai
114 77th pct 119 80th pct

How people get to work

56.3% Car (driver) ◂ +4.3 pts 52.0%
25.0% Worked at home +15.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Walked +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
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

61.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.9 pts 26.7%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.8 pts 20.0%
30.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.2 pts 15.6%
0.0% 4 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ellinthorpin Talgai +8.9 pts higher in Ellinthorp
36.7% 70th pct 27.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ellinthorpin Talgai
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Ellinthorpin Talgai +4.4 pts higher in Ellinthorp
68.0% 75th pct 63.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%
60.0% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +52.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
31.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +25.3 pts 6.0%
31.3% Other services ◂ +25.3 pts 6.0%
0.0% Construction +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education & training +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Managers +16.8 pts ▸ 48.0%
31.3% Community & personal service ◂ +19.3 pts 12.0%
25.0% Labourers ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
18.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.8 pts 16.0%
0.0% Professionals +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ellinthorpin Talgai even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ellinthorpin Talgai +1 higher in Ellinthorp
1 52nd pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Ellinthorpin Talgai +0.3 pts higher in Ellinthorp
4.4% 35th pct 4.1% 30th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ellinthorp vs Talgai [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30967/ellinthorp/vs/SAL32723/talgai