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Fisher vs The Gap

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Fisher profile · The Gap profile

Fisher The Gap

The Gap (Mount Isa - Qld) and Fisher (Qld) are neighbouring areas with very different demographics. The Gap is a younger place where the typical resident is 33, whereas people in Fisher are far older with a typical age of 55. There are also stark differences in housing and wealth: 55.8% of homes in The Gap are rented, while 55.9% of Fisher homes are owned outright. This contrast extends to education and income, with adults in The Gap far more likely to have a bachelor degree or higher (16.2% compared to 0% in Fisher) and a higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (22.4% versus 8.8%).

Both areas sit around the national figure for the share of people with no religion, with The Gap at 38.6% and Fisher at 26.2%. They also share a similar typical weekly personal income of around $1,100. However, the two places differ in their layout; The Gap has more detached houses and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.

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Where they differ most

Population: 752 larger in The Gap Median age: 22 yrs older in Fisher Renting: 32.2 pts higher in The Gap Owned outright: 42.8 pts higher in Fisher Separate houses: 43.1 pts higher in The Gap

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fisherin The Gap +752 larger in The Gap gap widening
65 32nd pct 817 72nd pct
Median age in Fisherin The Gap +22 yrs older in Fisher gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
First Nations in Fisherin The Gap +4.2 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
12.3% 88th pct 16.5% 90th pct
Aged 65+ in Fisherin The Gap +18.9 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
27.7% 81st pct 8.8% 13th pct
Under 15 in Fisherin The Gap +3.4 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
20.0% 70th pct 16.6% 46th pct
De facto in Fisherin The Gap +13.1 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
5.9% 13th pct 19.0% 86th pct

Age structure

41.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.6 pts 22.9%
16.9% Young adults (25–44) +18.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
27.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.9 pts 8.8%
20.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.4 pts 16.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%

Marital status

23.2% Never married +31.4 pts ▸ 54.6%
44.6% Married ◂ +14.4 pts 30.3%
12.5% Divorced ◂ +4.4 pts 8.1%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +4.8 pts 2.3%
5.4% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Fisher The Gap

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fisherin The Gap +3.1 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
27.7% 87th pct 24.6% 85th pct

Country of birth

53.8% Australia +10.3 pts ▸ 64.1%
6.2% New Zealand even 6.1%
6.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 6.0%
6.2% South Africa ◂ +4.8 pts 1.3%
0.0% England +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.5% English ◂ +12.9 pts 25.6%
15.4% Australian +14.8 pts ▸ 30.2%
4.6% Irish +5.5 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.2% German ◂ +6.5 pts 2.7%
7.7% Italian ◂ +4.9 pts 2.8%
4.6% Filipino +2.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Scottish +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.6% Chinese ◂ +3.1 pts 1.5%
0.0% Indian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Fisherin The Gap +3.6 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
20.0% 87th pct 16.4% 85th pct
Limited English in Fisherin The Gap +5.3 pts higher in Fisher
6.2% 93rd pct 0.9% 74th pct

Language used at home

69.2% English only +2.9 pts ▸ 72.1%
6.2% Tagalog ◂ +3.2 pts 2.9%
0.0% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Fisherin The Gap +12.4 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
26.2% 16th pct 38.6% 43rd pct

Religious affiliation

72.3% Christianity ◂ +26.0 pts 46.3%
26.2% No religion +12.4 pts ▸ 38.6%
6.2% Not stated +6.7 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Islam +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Hinduism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Fisherin The Gap +18.7 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
32.1% 17th pct 50.9% 64th pct
Bachelor+ in Fisherin The Gap +16.2 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.2% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fisherin The Gap even
13 83rd pct 13 83rd pct
Avg size in Fisherin The Gap even
279 46th pct 279 46th pct
ICSEA in Fisherin The Gap even
890 12th pct 890 12th pct

Highest year of school

32.1% Year 12 +18.7 pts ▸ 50.9%
28.6% Year 10 ◂ +11.0 pts 17.6%
12.5% Year 11 ◂ +4.2 pts 8.3%
8.9% Year 9 or below +1.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Highest qualification level

63.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.6 pts 32.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Field of qualification

37.0% Engineering & related ◂ +15.9 pts 21.1%
22.2% Architecture & building ◂ +19.4 pts 2.8%
18.5% Management & commerce ◂ +7.8 pts 10.7%
11.1% Society & culture ◂ +3.2 pts 7.9%
0.0% Health +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Education +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Information technology +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Creative arts +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Fisherin The Gap +$38 higher in The Gap gap narrowing
$1,093 87th pct $1,131 88th pct
Household income in Fisherin The Gap +$362 higher in The Gap gap narrowing
$1,625 56th pct $1,987 74th pct
Family income in Fisherin The Gap +$772 higher in Fisher gap widening
$3,062 91st pct $2,290 73rd pct
High earners in Fisherin The Gap +4.2 pts higher in Fisher gap steady
23.2% 93rd pct 19.0% 88th pct
High-income homes in Fisherin The Gap +13.6 pts higher in The Gap gap narrowing
8.8% 26th pct 22.4% 68th pct

Household income distribution

17.6% $1,500–$2,999 +21.3 pts ▸ 38.9%
17.6% $650–$1,499 +5.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.8% Under $650 +4.3 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

Personal income distribution

30.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.8 pts 26.5%
28.6% Under $650 ◂ +2.8 pts 25.8%
26.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.1 pts 25.7%
17.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.1 pts 4.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fisherin The Gap +14.3 pts higher in Fisher
33.8% 74th pct 19.6% 13th pct
Mental health in Fisherin The Gap +5.1 pts higher in The Gap
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 26th pct
Needs assistance in Fisherin The Gap +2.3 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.2 pts 5.0%
7.7% Other condition ◂ +4.6 pts 3.1%
6.2% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.2% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 3.8%
6.2% Stroke ◂ +4.6 pts 1.6%
0.0% Mental health +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 3.7%
0.0% Cancer +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Lung condition +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.6% None +2.8 pts ▸ 67.4%
30.8% One condition ◂ +17.7 pts 13.1%
0.0% Two conditions +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fisherin The Gap +13.0 pts higher in The Gap gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 25th pct
Unpaid carers in Fisherin The Gap +4.2 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
12.5% 47th pct 8.3% 16th pct
Unpaid child care in Fisherin The Gap +5.9 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
14.3% 12th pct 20.1% 27th pct
Defence service in Fisherin The Gap +3.1 pts higher in The Gap
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 57th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fisherin The Gap +14.9 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.9% 12th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fisherin The Gap +127 larger in The Gap
8 57th pct 135 86th pct
Median age in Fisherin The Gap +17 yrs older in Fisher
47 yrs 85th pct 30 yrs 63rd pct
Year 12 in Fisherin The Gap
— 39.6% 49th pct
Unemployment in Fisherin The Gap
— 13.6% 65th pct
Median income in Fisherin The Gap +$747 higher in Fisher
$1,375 89th pct $628 48th pct
Household income in Fisherin The Gap +$1,167 higher in Fisher
$2,750 86th pct $1,583 46th pct
Indigenous language in Fisherin The Gap
— 15.6% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fisherin The Gap +0.4 larger in The Gap gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Fisherin The Gap +20.4 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.4% 87th pct
Living alone in Fisherin The Gap +2.9 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
41.2% 92nd pct 38.3% 89th pct

Family composition

39.5% Couples with children +9.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
46.5% Couples without children ◂ +20.0 pts 26.5%
0.0% One-parent families +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Other families +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Household size

41.2% 1 person ◂ +2.9 pts 38.3%
29.4% 2 people +4.5 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% 4 people +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 3 people +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
8.8% 5 people ◂ +3.8 pts 5.0%
0.0% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fisherin The Gap +$92 higher in The Gap gap widening
$163 16th pct $255 42nd pct
Mortgage in Fisherin The Gap +$516 higher in The Gap gap widening
$784 9th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Fisherin The Gap +0.50 higher in Fisher gap widening
1.40 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Fisherin The Gap +32.2 pts higher in The Gap gap narrowing
23.5% 68th pct 55.8% 95th pct
Owned outright in Fisherin The Gap +42.8 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
55.9% 86th pct 13.1% 5th pct
Separate houses in Fisherin The Gap +43.1 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
11.8% 0th pct 54.8% 9th pct
3+ bedrooms in Fisherin The Gap +42.9 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
8.8% 0th pct 51.7% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.9% Owned outright ◂ +42.8 pts 13.1%
23.5% Rented +32.2 pts ▸ 55.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +25.2 pts ▸ 25.2%
8.8% Other tenure ◂ +3.2 pts 5.6%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Types of homes

85.3% Other dwelling ◂ +85.3 pts 0.0%
11.8% Separate house +43.1 pts ▸ 54.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

Bedrooms per home

55.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +41.9 pts 14.0%
8.8% 3 bedrooms +27.0 pts ▸ 35.8%
29.4% 2 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 5 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

112.5% Under $200 ◂ +84.0 pts 28.5%
0.0% $200–$349 +46.9 pts ▸ 46.9%
0.0% $350–$549 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Fisherin The Gap +2.9 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
11.4% 88th pct 8.6% 86th pct
Work from home in Fisherin The Gap +0.9 pts higher in The Gap gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 2nd pct
PT commute in Fisherin The Gap even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Fisherin The Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fisherin The Gap even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fisherin The Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fisherin The Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

65.9% Car (driver) +0.4 pts ▸ 66.3%
9.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.8 pts 6.9%
7.3% Walked +1.2 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Bicycle +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Worked at home +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.1 pts 43.5%
40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.8 pts 29.2%
11.4% No vehicle ◂ +2.9 pts 8.6%
8.6% 3 vehicles +2.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 4 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fisherin The Gap +7.3 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
45.9% 87th pct 53.2% 92nd pct
Recent arrivals in Fisherin The Gap
— 16.4% 81st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fisherin The Gap +5.0 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.0% 69th pct
Participation in Fisherin The Gap +6.7 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
73.2% 87th pct 66.5% 71st pct
Full-time in Fisherin The Gap +20.1 pts higher in The Gap gap widening
51.2% 19th pct 71.4% 89th pct

Industries people work in

14.6% Mining +14.9 pts ▸ 29.6%
9.8% Health care & social assistance +3.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
12.2% Manufacturing ◂ +9.4 pts 2.8%
0.0% Retail trade +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +6.2 pts 1.2%
7.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 6.7%
0.0% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Other services +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Construction +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Occupations people work in

26.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.3 pts 20.6%
26.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.5 pts 17.3%
7.3% Professionals +12.3 pts ▸ 19.6%
17.1% Labourers ◂ +6.0 pts 11.1%
14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 7.6%
12.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.0 pts 9.2%
0.0% Managers +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Sales workers +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Fisherin The Gap +4.1 higher in The Gap
0.5 52nd pct 4.6 81st pct
Types ≤15 min in Fisherin The Gap +5.3 more in The Gap
0.7 55th pct 6.0 88th pct
15-min city in Fisherin The Gap +85.5 pts higher in The Gap
0.0% 0th pct 85.5% 92nd pct
Walk to shops in Fisherin The Gap +92.0 pts higher in The Gap
0.0% 0th pct 92.0% 96th pct
Walk to transit in Fisherin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fisherin The Gap +66.7 pts higher in The Gap
33.3% 70th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Fisherin The Gap +66.7 pts higher in The Gap
33.3% 59th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Fisherin The Gap +85.5 pts higher in The Gap
0.0% 0th pct 85.5% 95th pct
Amenities/1k in Fisherin The Gap +12.9 more in Fisher
15.4 54th pct 2.4 22nd pct
Intersections/km² in Fisherin The Gap +88 higher in The Gap
1 49th pct 89 84th pct
Mean slope in Fisherin The Gap +3.8 pts higher in Fisher
9.6% 79th pct 5.8% 51st pct

Compare Fisher with nearby areas

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Compare The Gap with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fisher vs The Gap [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31041/fisher/vs/SAL32791/the-gap