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Eurong vs River Heads

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Eurong profile · River Heads profile

Eurong River Heads

Eurong and River Heads are two different types of Queensland locations. Eurong is sparsely populated with just 11 residents, while River Heads has a much larger population of 2,044. There is a stark contrast in wealth; typical weekly family income in Eurong is far higher at $2,750, compared to $1,347 in River Heads. This gap is reflected in home loans, with Eurong's typical monthly payment being $3,400, which is $2,000 more than the $1,400 typical payment in River Heads.

Both areas are completely without public transport, as neither has any stops, routes, or homes within a 10-minute walk of a service. They also both lack homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. While River Heads is more populous and has more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, Eurong has a walkability score of 3.4 (mostly car-dependent), which is higher than the 0.7 (car-dependent) score in River Heads.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,033 larger in River Heads Rent: $325 higher in River Heads Household size: 1.1 larger in River Heads Family income: $1,403 higher in Eurong Mortgage: $2,000 higher in Eurong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Eurongin River Heads +2,033 larger in River Heads gap widening
11 8th pct 2,044 79th pct
Median age in Eurongin River Heads +6 yrs older in River Heads gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Eurongin River Heads
— 5.5% 75th pct
Aged 65+ in Eurongin River Heads
— 26.7% 79th pct
Under 15 in Eurongin River Heads
— 13.1% 27th pct
De facto in Eurongin River Heads
— 12.7% 54th pct

Age structure

72.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +37.2 pts 35.6%
36.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.7 pts 26.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

109.1% Married ◂ +54.8 pts 54.3%
63.6% Never married ◂ +39.0 pts 24.7%
0.0% Divorced +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Separated +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Eurong River Heads

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Eurongin River Heads
— 17.9% 73rd pct

Country of birth

72.7% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 78.0%
0.0% England +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% New Zealand +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% English +48.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
27.3% Australian +10.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
0.0% Scottish +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Irish +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% German +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Filipino +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Eurongin River Heads
— 3.4% 49th pct
Limited English in Eurongin River Heads
— 0.3% 66th pct

Language used at home

72.7% English only +20.9 pts ▸ 93.6%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Eurongin River Heads
— 44.9% 64th pct

Religious affiliation

63.6% No religion ◂ +18.7 pts 44.9%
27.3% Christianity +21.6 pts ▸ 48.8%
27.3% Not stated ◂ +22.0 pts 5.3%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Eurongin River Heads
— 39.0% 34th pct
Bachelor+ in Eurongin River Heads
— 11.7% 37th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Eurongin River Heads even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

27.3% Year 12 +11.7 pts ▸ 39.0%
36.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 34.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Year 11 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +19.7 pts ▸ 48.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

35.7% Management & commerce ◂ +20.7 pts 15.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Health +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Society & culture +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Education +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Creative arts +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Information technology +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Eurongin River Heads +$357 higher in Eurong gap widening
$900 73rd pct $543 17th pct
Household income in Eurongin River Heads +$132 higher in Eurong gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $1,243 28th pct
Family income in Eurongin River Heads +$1,403 higher in Eurong
$2,750 88th pct $1,347 18th pct
High earners in Eurongin River Heads
— 4.6% 29th pct
High-income homes in Eurongin River Heads
— 8.4% 25th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Under $650 +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Personal income distribution

27.3% Under $650 +27.2 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Eurongin River Heads
— 43.2% 94th pct
Mental health in Eurongin River Heads
— 15.9% 94th pct
Needs assistance in Eurongin River Heads
— 10.4% 90th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Mental health +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Other condition +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Asthma +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Heart disease +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Diabetes +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Cancer +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Lung condition +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

27.3% None +23.7 pts ▸ 51.0%
27.3% Two conditions ◂ +16.6 pts 10.7%
0.0% One condition +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Three or more +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Eurongin River Heads
— 12.6% 23rd pct
Unpaid carers in Eurongin River Heads
— 15.4% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in Eurongin River Heads
— 17.9% 20th pct
Defence service in Eurongin River Heads
— 6.7% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Eurongin River Heads
— 27.1% 66th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Eurongin River Heads +113 larger in River Heads
0 0th pct 113 86th pct
Median age in Eurongin River Heads
— 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Eurongin River Heads
— 42.2% 55th pct
Unemployment in Eurongin River Heads
— 7.5% 37th pct
Median income in Eurongin River Heads
— $525 36th pct
Household income in Eurongin River Heads
— $1,375 35th pct
Indigenous language in Eurongin River Heads
— 5.3% 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Eurongin River Heads +1.1 larger in River Heads gap widening
1.3 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Eurongin River Heads
— 13.4% 65th pct
Living alone in Eurongin River Heads
— 19.1% 34th pct

Household size

0.0% 2 people +51.6 pts ▸ 51.6%
50.0% 1 person ◂ +30.9 pts 19.1%
0.0% 3 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 4 people +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% 5 people +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% 6 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Eurongin River Heads +$325 higher in River Heads
$25 0th pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Eurongin River Heads +$2,000 higher in Eurong
$3,400 96th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Eurongin River Heads +0.20 higher in River Heads gap widening
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Eurongin River Heads
— 16.2% 48th pct
Owned outright in Eurongin River Heads
— 47.1% 68th pct
Separate houses in Eurongin River Heads
— 97.2% 53rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Eurongin River Heads
— 80.9% 54th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% Rented +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Other tenure +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.8 pts 97.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +42.0 pts ▸ 42.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% 5 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Eurongin River Heads
— 0.6% 47th pct
Work from home in Eurongin River Heads
— 11.1% 30th pct
PT commute in Eurongin River Heads
— 0.5% 65th pct
PT stops in Eurongin River Heads even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Eurongin River Heads even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Eurongin River Heads even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Eurongin River Heads even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +65.0 pts ▸ 65.0%
0.0% Worked at home +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Walked +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Bus +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +42.7 pts ▸ 42.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% 4 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% No vehicle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Eurongin River Heads
— 54.5% 93rd pct
Recent arrivals in Eurongin River Heads
— 3.0% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Eurongin River Heads
— 9.5% 89th pct
Participation in Eurongin River Heads
— 48.6% 19th pct
Full-time in Eurongin River Heads
— 52.8% 25th pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +92.1 pts 7.9%
50.0% Rental & real estate ◂ +48.1 pts 1.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Retail trade +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Construction +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Sales workers ◂ +40.1 pts 9.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Professionals +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Labourers +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Managers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Eurongin River Heads +2.7 higher in Eurong
3.4 74th pct 0.7 56th pct
Types ≤15 min in Eurongin River Heads +2.3 more in Eurong
2.9 72nd pct 0.6 55th pct
15-min city in Eurongin River Heads even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Eurongin River Heads +83.7 pts higher in Eurong
97.6% 99th pct 13.9% 68th pct
Walk to transit in Eurongin River Heads even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Eurongin River Heads even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Eurongin River Heads +90.4 pts higher in Eurong
97.6% 85th pct 7.2% 45th pct
Walk to health in Eurongin River Heads +14.0 pts higher in River Heads
0.0% 0th pct 14.0% 75th pct
Amenities/1k in Eurongin River Heads +633.4 more in Eurong
636.4 100th pct 2.9 23rd pct
Intersections/km² in Eurongin River Heads +5 higher in Eurong
13 72nd pct 9 72nd pct
Mean slope in Eurongin River Heads +2.1 pts higher in River Heads
6.1% 55th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Compare Eurong with nearby areas

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Compare River Heads with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eurong vs River Heads [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31005/eurong/vs/SAL32435/river-heads