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Fisher vs Mica Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Fisher profile · Mica Creek profile

Fisher Mica Creek

Mica Creek and Fisher (Qld) are neighbouring areas in Queensland, but they have very different profiles. Mica Creek is more family-oriented, with more children per home and a higher share of one-parent families. It has a much higher proportion of separate houses and larger homes, which helps explain why typical monthly mortgage payments are far higher at $2,284 compared to $784 in Fisher (Qld). In contrast, Fisher (Qld) is a sparsely populated area where residents are far older, with a typical age of 55 and 27.7% aged 65 or over. This area also has a much higher share of people born overseas (27.7%) and those using another language at home (20.0%).

Both areas share several core similarities, including the share of children under 15 and a total lack of public transport options. Their walkability scores are also very similar, as both are car-dependent. These commonalities exist despite a wide gap in housing and income, with Mica Creek having a far higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (32.3%) than Fisher (Qld) (8.8%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 117 larger in Mica Creek Rent: $187 higher in Mica Creek Mortgage: $1,500 higher in Mica Creek Owned outright: 25.2 pts higher in Fisher Separate houses: 72.1 pts higher in Mica Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fisherin Mica Creek +117 larger in Mica Creek gap widening
65 32nd pct 182 51st pct
Median age in Fisherin Mica Creek +14 yrs older in Fisher gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Fisherin Mica Creek +1.3 pts higher in Fisher gap steady
12.3% 88th pct 11.0% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Fisherin Mica Creek +11.8 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
27.7% 81st pct 15.9% 37th pct
Under 15 in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.9 pts higher in Mica Creek gap narrowing
20.0% 70th pct 20.9% 74th pct
De facto in Fisherin Mica Creek +7.6 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
5.9% 13th pct 13.4% 60th pct

Age structure

41.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.9 pts 29.7%
27.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 15.9%
16.9% Young adults (25–44) +9.5 pts ▸ 26.4%
20.0% Children (0–14) +0.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%

Marital status

44.6% Married ◂ +1.8 pts 42.9%
23.2% Never married +18.3 pts ▸ 41.6%
12.5% Divorced +2.4 pts ▸ 14.9%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +4.5 pts 2.6%
5.4% Separated ◂ +3.4 pts 1.9%

Age & sex structure

Fisher Mica Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fisherin Mica Creek +22.7 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
27.7% 87th pct 4.9% 21st pct

Country of birth

53.8% Australia +34.1 pts ▸ 87.9%
6.2% New Zealand ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Philippines ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% South Africa ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% England +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India even 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

15.4% Australian +31.3 pts ▸ 46.7%
38.5% English ◂ +2.7 pts 35.7%
4.6% Irish +10.2 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.2% German ◂ +3.7 pts 5.5%
0.0% Scottish +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.7% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 3.8%
4.6% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%
4.6% Filipino ◂ +4.6 pts 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 Fisherin Mica Creek +17.3 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
20.0% 87th pct 2.7% 44th pct
Limited English in Fisherin Mica Creek +6.2 pts higher in Fisher
6.2% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

69.2% English only +25.8 pts ▸ 95.1%
6.2% Tagalog ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
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%

Religion

No religion in Fisherin Mica Creek +2.4 pts higher in Mica Creek gap steady
26.2% 16th pct 28.6% 21st pct

Religious affiliation

72.3% Christianity ◂ +4.7 pts 67.6%
26.2% No religion +2.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
6.2% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 4.9%
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 Fisherin Mica Creek +9.6 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
32.1% 17th pct 41.8% 42nd pct
Bachelor+ in Fisherin Mica Creek +9.1 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fisherin Mica Creek +6 more in Fisher
13 83rd pct 7 75th pct
Avg size in Fisherin Mica Creek +107 larger in Mica Creek
279 46th pct 385 57th pct
ICSEA in Fisherin Mica Creek +8 higher in Mica Creek
890 12th pct 898 13th pct

Highest year of school

32.1% Year 12 +9.6 pts ▸ 41.8%
28.6% Year 10 ◂ +4.6 pts 24.0%
12.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.5 pts 11.0%
8.9% Year 9 or below +3.4 pts ▸ 12.3%

Highest qualification level

63.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.1 pts 48.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

37.0% Engineering & related ◂ +1.8 pts 35.2%
22.2% Architecture & building ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
18.5% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 13.6%
11.1% Society & culture ◂ +5.4 pts 5.7%
0.0% Health +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Education +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Fisherin Mica Creek +$94 higher in Mica Creek gap widening
$1,093 87th pct $1,187 90th pct
Household income in Fisherin Mica Creek +$812 higher in Mica Creek gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $2,437 88th pct
Family income in Fisherin Mica Creek +$229 higher in Fisher gap widening
$3,062 91st pct $2,833 89th pct
High earners in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.2 pts higher in Mica Creek gap narrowing
23.2% 93rd pct 23.4% 93rd pct
High-income homes in Fisherin Mica Creek +23.4 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
8.8% 26th pct 32.3% 86th pct

Household income distribution

17.6% $1,500–$2,999 +17.8 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +27.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
8.8% Under $650 +10.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
17.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.1 pts 14.5%
8.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 4.8%

Personal income distribution

28.6% Under $650 +3.9 pts ▸ 32.5%
26.8% $650–$1,499 +5.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
30.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 29.9%
17.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.3 pts 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fisherin Mica Creek +8.6 pts higher in Fisher
33.8% 74th pct 25.3% 32nd pct
Mental health in Fisherin Mica Creek +5.5 pts higher in Mica Creek
0.0% 0th pct 5.5% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Fisherin Mica Creek +2.2 pts higher in Mica Creek gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Arthritis +4.8 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 4.4%
7.7% Other condition ◂ +1.1 pts 6.6%
6.2% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 6.6%
6.2% Stroke ◂ +4.0 pts 2.2%
4.6% Heart disease +0.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Mental health +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Dementia +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.6% None +6.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
30.8% One condition ◂ +14.3 pts 16.5%
0.0% Three or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Two conditions +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fisherin Mica Creek +20.1 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.1% 60th pct
Unpaid carers in Fisherin Mica Creek +5.4 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
12.5% 47th pct 7.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Fisherin Mica Creek +8.4 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
14.3% 12th pct 22.7% 37th pct
Defence service in Fisherin Mica Creek +2.6 pts higher in Mica Creek
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fisherin Mica Creek +18.8 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.8% 22nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fisherin Mica Creek +12 larger in Mica Creek
8 57th pct 20 68th pct
Median age in Fisherin Mica Creek +16 yrs older in Fisher
47 yrs 85th pct 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Fisherin Mica Creek +$42 higher in Fisher
$1,375 89th pct $1,333 88th pct
Household income in Fisherin Mica Creek +$2,749 higher in Mica Creek
$2,750 86th pct $5,499 100th pct
Indigenous language in Fisherin Mica Creek
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fisherin Mica Creek +1.1 larger in Mica Creek gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Fisherin Mica Creek +18.8 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.8% 85th pct
Living alone in Fisherin Mica Creek +13.8 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
41.2% 92nd pct 27.4% 63rd pct

Family composition

39.5% Couples with children +16.2 pts ▸ 55.7%
46.5% Couples without children ◂ +21.7 pts 24.8%
0.0% One-parent families +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.2% 1 person ◂ +13.8 pts 27.4%
29.4% 2 people ◂ +8.4 pts 21.0%
0.0% 4 people +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% 3 people +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% 6 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
8.8% 5 people ◂ +2.4 pts 6.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fisherin Mica Creek +$187 higher in Mica Creek gap widening
$163 16th pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Fisherin Mica Creek +$1,500 higher in Mica Creek gap widening
$784 9th pct $2,284 85th pct
People / bedroom in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.50 higher in Fisher gap widening
1.40 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.7 pts higher in Mica Creek gap narrowing
23.5% 68th pct 24.2% 69th pct
Owned outright in Fisherin Mica Creek +25.2 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
55.9% 86th pct 30.6% 24th pct
Separate houses in Fisherin Mica Creek +72.1 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
11.8% 0th pct 83.9% 24th pct
3+ bedrooms in Fisherin Mica Creek +49.2 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
8.8% 0th pct 58.1% 13th pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.9% Owned outright ◂ +25.2 pts 30.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +40.3 pts ▸ 40.3%
23.5% Rented +0.7 pts ▸ 24.2%
8.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 8.1%
0.0% Not stated +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Types of homes

85.3% Other dwelling ◂ +78.8 pts 6.5%
11.8% Separate house +72.1 pts ▸ 83.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +51.0 pts 4.8%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
29.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.5 pts 12.9%
8.8% 3 bedrooms +17.0 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

112.5% Under $200 ◂ +112.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Fisherin Mica Creek +11.4 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
11.4% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Fisherin Mica Creek +3.5 pts higher in Mica Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 8th pct
PT commute in Fisherin Mica Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

65.9% Car (driver) +1.4 pts ▸ 67.3%
7.3% Walked +7.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
9.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
0.0% Worked at home +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.5 pts 31.0%
40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 36.2%
8.6% 3 vehicles +13.8 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% 4 or more +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
11.4% No vehicle ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fisherin Mica Creek +21.2 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
45.9% 87th pct 24.7% 28th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fisherin Mica Creek +3.3 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 46th pct
Participation in Fisherin Mica Creek +6.0 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
73.2% 87th pct 79.2% 93rd pct
Full-time in Fisherin Mica Creek +19.6 pts higher in Mica Creek gap widening
51.2% 19th pct 70.8% 89th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Transport & warehousing +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
14.6% Mining +3.9 pts ▸ 18.6%
12.2% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 6.2%
9.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.4 pts 5.3%
0.0% Other services +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Construction +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.9 pts 4.4%
7.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.9 pts 4.4%
0.0% Education & training +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Retail trade +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

26.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.1 pts 17.7%
26.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.0 pts 16.8%
0.0% Managers +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
17.1% Labourers ◂ +9.1 pts 8.0%
14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +2.2 pts 12.4%
12.2% Clerical & administrative +0.2 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.3% Professionals ◂ +0.2 pts 7.1%
0.0% Sales workers +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.2 higher in Mica Creek
0.5 52nd pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fisherin Mica Creek +0.0 more in Fisher
0.7 55th pct 0.6 55th pct
15-min city in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fisherin Mica Creek +24.7 pts higher in Fisher
33.3% 70th pct 8.7% 60th pct
Walk to a park in Fisherin Mica Creek +21.5 pts higher in Mica Creek
33.3% 59th pct 54.8% 65th pct
Walk to health in Fisherin Mica Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fisherin Mica Creek +17.6 more in Mica Creek
15.4 54th pct 33.0 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Fisherin Mica Creek +25 higher in Mica Creek
1 49th pct 26 74th pct
Mean slope in Fisherin Mica Creek +7.5 pts higher in Fisher
9.6% 79th pct 2.1% 0th pct

Compare Fisher with nearby areas

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Compare Mica Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fisher vs Mica Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31041/fisher/vs/SAL31821/mica-creek