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Ferney vs Glenorchy

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.7 km apart · Ferney profile · Glenorchy profile

Ferney Glenorchy

Ferney and Glenorchy (Qld) are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Queensland. They differ most in their age and family structures; Ferney is far older, with a typical resident aged 54 and 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Glenorchy (Qld) has a much younger feel, with 25.0% of its population being children under 15 and 42.4% of people providing unpaid childcare. Economic profiles also vary, as Glenorchy (Qld) has a far higher share of homes owned outright (65.2%) and more households earning $3,000 or more a week (17.4%).

Both areas share very similar typical weekly personal incomes of around $660 and have the same number of schools within 3 km. While they are alike in these basics, the gap in home ownership is wide and has remained significant. This contrast is seen alongside other differences, such as Ferney having far more volunteers (30.1%) and a higher unemployment rate of 10.5%, while Glenorchy (Qld) reports 0.0% unemployment.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Ferney Unpaid child care: 30.3 pts higher in Glenorchy Owned outright: 31.9 pts higher in Glenorchy Aged 65+: 25.0 pts higher in Ferney Unemployment: 10.5 pts higher in Ferney

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ferneyin Glenorchy +9 larger in Ferney gap widening
93 39th pct 84 37th pct
Median age in Ferneyin Glenorchy +15 yrs older in Ferney gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Ferneyin Glenorchy +25.0 pts higher in Ferney gap widening
33.3% 89th pct 8.3% 13th pct
Under 15 in Ferneyin Glenorchy +16.4 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
8.6% 13th pct 25.0% 88th pct
De facto in Ferneyin Glenorchy +12.1 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 49th pct

Age structure

33.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.0 pts 8.3%
31.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.8 pts 27.4%
8.6% Children (0–14) +16.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.4 pts 6.0%
12.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 11.9%

Marital status

69.9% Married ◂ +7.2 pts 62.7%
18.1% Never married +7.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Separated +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
4.8% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ferney Glenorchy

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ferneyin Glenorchy +0.2 pts higher in Ferney gap steady
9.7% 42nd pct 9.5% 41st pct

Country of birth

83.9% Australia ◂ +5.3 pts 78.6%
5.4% New Zealand ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% England ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

50.5% Australian ◂ +12.4 pts 38.1%
41.9% English +4.5 pts ▸ 46.4%
7.5% Scottish +7.9 pts ▸ 15.5%
9.7% German ◂ +1.3 pts 8.3%
6.5% Irish +3.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Italian +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
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% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ferneyin Glenorchy +8.3 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 73rd pct
Limited English in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

98.9% English only ◂ +16.8 pts 82.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Ferneyin Glenorchy +15.7 pts higher in Ferney gap widening
41.9% 54th pct 26.2% 16th pct

Religious affiliation

59.1% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 61.9%
41.9% No religion ◂ +15.7 pts 26.2%
0.0% Not stated +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
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 Ferneyin Glenorchy +11.4 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
26.3% 9th pct 37.7% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in Ferneyin Glenorchy +9.9 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
3.6% 9th pct 13.6% 46th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Ferneyin Glenorchy +1 larger in Glenorchy
55 17th pct 56 17th pct
ICSEA in Ferneyin Glenorchy +47 higher in Glenorchy
923 15th pct 970 38th pct

Highest year of school

26.3% Year 12 +11.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
36.8% Year 10 ◂ +4.1 pts 32.8%
19.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.1 pts 19.7%
6.6% Year 11 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +6.1 pts ▸ 39.5%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
6.7% Bachelor degree +1.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

37.8% Engineering & related ◂ +19.4 pts 18.4%
0.0% Education +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
17.8% Management & commerce ◂ +9.9 pts 7.9%
13.3% Society & culture +2.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
6.7% Health +3.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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 Ferneyin Glenorchy +$5 higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
$664 35th pct $669 35th pct
Household income in Ferneyin Glenorchy +$229 higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
$1,562 51st pct $1,791 65th pct
Family income in Ferneyin Glenorchy +$209 higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
$1,624 34th pct $1,833 46th pct
High earners in Ferneyin Glenorchy +7.2 pts higher in Ferney gap steady
7.2% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Ferneyin Glenorchy +17.4 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.4% 55th pct

Household income distribution

9.1% $1,500–$2,999 +47.4 pts ▸ 56.5%
21.2% $650–$1,499 +4.9 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Under $650 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.1 pts 33.9%
15.7% $650–$1,499 +26.7 pts ▸ 42.4%
18.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ferneyin Glenorchy +7.9 pts higher in Glenorchy
29.0% 51st pct 36.9% 84th pct
Mental health in Ferneyin Glenorchy +2.8 pts higher in Glenorchy
4.3% 22nd pct 7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Ferneyin Glenorchy +7.8 pts higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
6.5% 70th pct 14.3% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.4 pts 17.9%
4.3% Other condition +7.6 pts ▸ 11.9%
10.8% Asthma ◂ +2.4 pts 8.3%
0.0% Cancer +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
4.3% Mental health +2.8 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 6.0%
6.5% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 3.6%
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

64.5% None ◂ +16.9 pts 47.6%
9.7% Two conditions +8.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
14.0% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
3.2% Three or more +3.9 pts ▸ 7.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ferneyin Glenorchy +13.2 pts higher in Ferney gap widening
30.1% 86th pct 16.9% 44th pct
Unpaid carers in Ferneyin Glenorchy +10.7 pts higher in Glenorchy gap steady
9.6% 24th pct 20.3% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Ferneyin Glenorchy +30.3 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
12.0% 9th pct 42.4% 96th pct
Defence service in Ferneyin Glenorchy +4.6 pts higher in Ferney
4.6% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ferneyin Glenorchy +14.9 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
24.1% 49th pct 39.0% 94th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Ferneyin Glenorchy
— 59 yrs 94th pct
Median income in Ferneyin Glenorchy
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Ferneyin Glenorchy
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ferneyin Glenorchy +0.4 larger in Glenorchy gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Ferneyin Glenorchy +3.8 pts higher in Ferney gap widening
3.8% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Ferneyin Glenorchy +0.9 pts higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
12.1% 11th pct 13.0% 13th pct

Family composition

48.8% Couples with children +18.9 pts ▸ 67.6%
45.0% Couples without children ◂ +9.8 pts 35.2%
5.0% Other families ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% One-parent families ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

60.6% 2 people ◂ +21.5 pts 39.1%
9.1% 4 people +17.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
21.2% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 3 people +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
12.1% 1 person +0.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ferneyin Glenorchy +$70 higher in Ferney
$330 66th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Ferneyin Glenorchy +$286 higher in Ferney gap narrowing
$1,942 69th pct $1,656 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Ferneyin Glenorchy +0.20 higher in Glenorchy gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Ferneyin Glenorchy +18.3 pts higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
12.1% 34th pct 30.4% 79th pct
Owned outright in Ferneyin Glenorchy +31.9 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
33.3% 29th pct 65.2% 95th pct
Separate houses in Ferneyin Glenorchy +3.0 pts higher in Glenorchy gap narrowing
97.0% 53rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.3% Owned outright +31.9 pts ▸ 65.2%
12.1% Rented +18.3 pts ▸ 30.4%
30.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.3 pts 13.0%
9.1% Not stated ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.0% Separate house +3.0 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

48.5% 3 bedrooms +12.4 pts ▸ 60.9%
27.3% 4 bedrooms +7.5 pts ▸ 34.8%
27.3% 5 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Under $200 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

90.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +90.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Ferneyin Glenorchy +0.9 pts higher in Glenorchy gap steady
8.8% 22nd pct 9.7% 25th pct
PT commute in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

79.4% Car (driver) ◂ +18.1 pts 61.3%
0.0% Walked +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.8% Worked at home +0.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.8 pts 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 +13.5 pts ▸ 45.8%
35.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.8 pts 12.5%
17.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.0 pts 16.7%
11.8% 4 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ferneyin Glenorchy +14.1 pts higher in Ferney gap widening
35.1% 65th pct 21.1% 18th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ferneyin Glenorchy +10.5 pts higher in Ferney gap narrowing
10.5% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Ferneyin Glenorchy +6.8 pts higher in Glenorchy gap widening
45.8% 14th pct 52.5% 26th pct
Full-time in Ferneyin Glenorchy even gap narrowing
67.6% 86th pct 67.7% 86th pct

Industries people work in

26.5% Manufacturing ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% Health care & social assistance +7.6 pts ▸ 19.4%
14.7% Administrative & support ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.8% Construction +0.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Education & training ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%

Occupations people work in

26.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
26.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.8 pts 9.7%
11.8% Professionals +10.8 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
11.8% Labourers +4.4 pts ▸ 16.1%
11.8% Sales workers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Managers +0.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ferneyin Glenorchy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ferneyin Glenorchy +1 higher in Ferney
1 51st pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Ferneyin Glenorchy +1.4 pts higher in Ferney
5.9% 52nd pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ferney vs Glenorchy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31029/ferney/vs/SAL31169/glenorchy