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Emu Park vs Joskeleigh

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Emu Park profile · Joskeleigh profile

Emu Park Joskeleigh

Emu Park and Joskeleigh are nearby Queensland areas with very different scales and profiles. Emu Park has a population of 2,281, while Joskeleigh is sparsely populated with just 60 people. Emu Park is more developed, with 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0.0% in Joskeleigh. There is also a significant gap in health, with people with long-term health conditions being far higher in Emu Park at 36.5%, compared to 13.3% in Joskeleigh.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked differently, with Emu Park seeing much more recent movement as 38.5% of residents moved in the last five years, compared to 20.0% in Joskeleigh. They do share some common traits, such as having an almost identical share of children under 15 (around 14% to 15%) and the same average number of people per home (2.3). Both areas are largely car-dependent, though Emu Park is mostly car-dependent and Joskeleigh is simply car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 26.1 pts higher in Joskeleigh Population: 2,221 larger in Emu Park 3+ bedrooms: 22.7 pts higher in Emu Park Owned outright: 18.7 pts higher in Joskeleigh Recent movers: 18.5 pts higher in Emu Park

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +2,221 larger in Emu Park gap steady
2,281 80th pct 60 31st pct
Median age in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +7 yrs older in Emu Park gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +26.1 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap widening
5.5% 75th pct 31.7% 98th pct
Aged 65+ in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +1.3 pts higher in Emu Park gap narrowing
29.6% 86th pct 28.3% 83rd pct
Under 15 in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +0.8 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap narrowing
14.2% 32nd pct 15.0% 36th pct
De facto in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +1.0 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap steady
10.4% 36th pct 11.4% 43rd pct

Age structure

31.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.4 pts 18.3%
29.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.3 pts 28.3%
16.6% Young adults (25–44) +1.8 pts ▸ 18.3%
14.2% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 15.0%
7.8% Youth (15–24) +5.6 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

50.4% Married ◂ +12.1 pts 38.3%
25.6% Never married +17.0 pts ▸ 42.6%
11.6% Divorced ◂ +3.1 pts 8.5%
8.1% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
4.2% Separated +6.4 pts ▸ 10.6%

Age & sex structure

Emu Park Joskeleigh

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +5.0 pts higher in Emu Park gap steady
10.0% 44th pct 5.0% 21st pct

Country of birth

82.6% Australia ◂ +4.2 pts 78.3%
3.0% England ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.7% New Zealand ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.8% English ◂ +28.8 pts 15.0%
42.1% Australian ◂ +7.1 pts 35.0%
12.9% Irish ◂ +7.9 pts 5.0%
12.2% Scottish ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.5% German ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino +4.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +1.7 pts higher in Emu Park gap steady
1.7% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +0.3 pts higher in Emu Park gap steady
0.3% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.4% English only ◂ +6.4 pts 85.0%
0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +0.4 pts higher in Emu Park gap narrowing
37.0% 39th pct 36.7% 38th pct

Religious affiliation

53.6% Christianity ◂ +3.6 pts 50.0%
37.0% No religion ◂ +0.4 pts 36.7%
8.0% Not stated +13.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +15.9 pts higher in Emu Park gap narrowing
40.9% 39th pct 25.0% 8th pct
Bachelor+ in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +14.9 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
14.9% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
3.08 44th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +491 larger in Emu Park
499 72nd pct 8 0th pct
ICSEA in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +2 higher in Joskeleigh
950 27th pct 952 28th pct

Highest year of school

32.3% Year 10 +10.9 pts ▸ 43.2%
40.9% Year 12 ◂ +15.9 pts 25.0%
12.0% Year 9 or below +1.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.9% Year 11 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.9% Certificate III / IV +7.1 pts ▸ 44.0%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.5 pts ▸ 28.0%
18.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.7% Architecture & building +13.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.5% Engineering & related ◂ +2.5 pts 16.0%
11.9% Society & culture +4.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.8% Education ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Information technology ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$207 higher in Emu Park gap widening
$617 27th pct $410 5th pct
Household income in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$342 higher in Emu Park gap widening
$1,192 25th pct $850 8th pct
Family income in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$311 higher in Emu Park gap widening
$1,435 23rd pct $1,124 10th pct
High earners in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +1.3 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
9.8% 59th pct 8.5% 53rd pct
High-income homes in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +12.7 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
12.7% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.8 pts 20.0%
19.0% Under $650 +11.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
22.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
7.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.2% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 46.8%
27.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.7 pts 6.4%
13.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 8.5%
4.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +23.1 pts higher in Emu Park
36.5% 83rd pct 13.3% 5th pct
Mental health in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +10.3 pts higher in Emu Park
10.3% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +0.7 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap narrowing
7.6% 79th pct 8.3% 84th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Arthritis ◂ +10.3 pts 5.0%
10.3% Mental health ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.3% Other condition ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Heart disease ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.1 pts 5.0%
5.1% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 5.0%
4.1% Lung condition ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.3% None even 53.3%
21.5% One condition ◂ +8.1 pts 13.3%
9.1% Two conditions ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Three or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +9.5 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
18.0% 50th pct 8.5% 10th pct
Unpaid carers in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +14.7 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
14.7% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even gap narrowing
21.3% 31st pct 21.3% 31st pct
Defence service in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +6.1 pts higher in Emu Park
6.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +6.2 pts higher in Emu Park gap narrowing
25.3% 57th pct 19.1% 23rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +107 larger in Emu Park
126 86th pct 19 67th pct
Median age in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +3 yrs older in Emu Park
23 yrs 38th pct 20 yrs 25th pct
Year 12 in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
43.0% 58th pct —
Unemployment in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
5.7% 29th pct —
Median income in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$340 higher in Emu Park
$602 46th pct $262 5th pct
Household income in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$94 higher in Joskeleigh
$1,281 30th pct $1,375 35th pct
Indigenous language in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +8.9 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap widening
15.5% 74th pct 24.4% 92nd pct
Living alone in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +11.9 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap narrowing
28.1% 65th pct 40.0% 91st pct

Family composition

41.6% Couples with children +7.2 pts ▸ 48.8%
41.7% Couples without children ◂ +14.9 pts 26.8%
15.5% One-parent families +8.9 pts ▸ 24.4%
1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

45.8% 2 people ◂ +10.8 pts 35.0%
28.1% 1 person +11.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.5% 3 people ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% 4 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% 5 people ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.3% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$150 higher in Emu Park
$300 57th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +$401 higher in Joskeleigh gap widening
$1,517 43rd pct $1,918 67th pct
People / bedroom in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +6.2 pts higher in Emu Park gap narrowing
21.2% 62nd pct 15.0% 45th pct
Owned outright in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +18.7 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap widening
46.3% 65th pct 65.0% 95th pct
Separate houses in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +10.5 pts higher in Joskeleigh gap narrowing
89.5% 31st pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +22.7 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
77.7% 45th pct 55.0% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.3% Owned outright +18.7 pts ▸ 65.0%
29.8% Owned with a mortgage +0.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.2% Rented ◂ +6.2 pts 15.0%
1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.5% Separate house +10.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other dwelling ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 40.0%
25.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.3 pts 15.0%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% 5 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Studio / none ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $200–$349 ◂ +47.7 pts 0.0%
23.8% $350–$549 ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
20.7% Under $200 ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% $550–$749 ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.5% $1,000–$1,799 +6.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
19.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
3.9% 68th pct —
Work from home in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
6.7% 15th pct —
PT commute in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
2.1% 80th pct —
PT stops in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

65.9% Car (driver) +10.5 pts ▸ 76.5%
6.7% Worked at home +22.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.2% Walked ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Bus ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.2% 2 vehicles +6.2 pts ▸ 44.4%
36.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.9 pts 22.2%
13.9% 3 vehicles +2.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
7.7% 4 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% No vehicle ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +18.5 pts higher in Emu Park gap widening
38.5% 74th pct 20.0% 15th pct
Recent arrivals in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
1.7% 31st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
5.6% 74th pct —
Participation in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +11.5 pts higher in Emu Park gap steady
47.7% 17th pct 36.2% 6th pct
Full-time in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh
57.9% 49th pct —

Industries people work in

10.1% Construction +13.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.7% Mining +9.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
6.6% Public administration & safety +11.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
17.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% Education & training ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Retail trade ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.2% Managers +13.4 pts ▸ 23.5%
16.9% Technicians & trades +6.6 pts ▸ 23.5%
16.2% Professionals +1.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.2% Labourers ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% Sales workers ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +2.0 higher in Emu Park
2.1 66th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +2.8 more in Emu Park
2.8 71st pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +29.8 pts higher in Emu Park
29.8% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +37.7 pts higher in Emu Park
37.7% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +79.2 pts higher in Emu Park
80.9% 75th pct 1.7% 37th pct
Walk to health in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +21.5 more in Joskeleigh
11.8 46th pct 33.3 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +12 higher in Emu Park
12 72nd pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Emu Parkin Joskeleigh +3.1 pts higher in Emu Park
8.1% 71st pct 5.0% 42nd pct

Compare Emu Park with nearby areas

Kinka Beach Zilzie Coorooman Causeway Lake Mulambin Tanby Keppel Sands Rosslyn

Compare Joskeleigh with nearby areas

Keppel Sands Coowonga Zilzie Thompson Point Nankin Coorooman Tungamull Emu Park

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emu Park vs Joskeleigh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30975/emu-park/vs/SAL31454/joskeleigh