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Freestone vs The Hermitage

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Freestone profile · The Hermitage profile

Freestone The Hermitage

Freestone and The Hermitage are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland, but they have very different populations. Freestone is more family-oriented, with 16.8% of its residents being children under 15, compared to none in The Hermitage. This is reflected in the homes; Freestone has many more couples with children and far more people caring for children unpaid (30.6%). In contrast, The Hermitage is much older, with a typical resident aged 57 compared to 43 in Freestone. The Hermitage also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, while only 8.7% do in Freestone.

Everyday life is similar in both places, as all households have a motor vehicle and every home is a separate detached house. Both areas are about a 100-minute drive from the city and have no public transport stops. There are also similarities in their typical weekly personal incomes, which sit around $684 to $700. However, the way people live in their homes differs; 64% of homes in The Hermitage are owned outright, while typical monthly mortgage payments are far higher in Freestone at $1,767.

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Where they differ most

Owned outright: 32.4 pts higher in The Hermitage Unpaid child care: 25.0 pts higher in Freestone Work from home: 24.1 pts higher in The Hermitage Median age: 14 yrs older in The Hermitage No religion: 18.7 pts higher in The Hermitage

Demographics & Identity

Population in Freestonein The Hermitage +153 larger in Freestone gap steady
208 54th pct 55 30th pct
Median age in Freestonein The Hermitage +14 yrs older in The Hermitage gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.6 pts higher in The Hermitage gap narrowing
4.8% 72nd pct 5.5% 75th pct
Aged 65+ in Freestonein The Hermitage +5.5 pts higher in The Hermitage gap narrowing
16.3% 39th pct 21.8% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Freestonein The Hermitage +16.8 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
16.8% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.1 pts higher in Freestone gap narrowing
8.8% 25th pct 8.7% 25th pct

Age structure

27.4% Older adults (45–64) +16.2 pts ▸ 43.6%
28.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.6 pts 7.3%
16.3% Seniors (65+) +5.5 pts ▸ 21.8%
9.1% Youth (15–24) +10.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.8% Married +4.2 pts ▸ 66.0%
23.1% Never married +5.2 pts ▸ 28.3%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Separated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Freestone The Hermitage

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Freestonein The Hermitage +7.3 pts higher in The Hermitage gap widening
7.2% 30th pct 14.5% 63rd pct

Country of birth

87.0% Australia ◂ +8.8 pts 78.2%
1.4% Philippines +5.8 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.3% England ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

42.8% Australian +4.5 pts ▸ 47.3%
43.8% English ◂ +18.3 pts 25.5%
12.0% Scottish ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.1% Irish ◂ +5.6 pts 5.5%
1.4% Chinese +9.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.3% German +2.0 pts ▸ 7.3%
2.9% Dutch ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Filipino ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Freestonein The Hermitage +1.4 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
1.4% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Freestonein The Hermitage even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.3% English only ◂ +7.8 pts 85.5%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Freestonein The Hermitage +18.7 pts higher in The Hermitage gap narrowing
23.1% 12th pct 41.8% 54th pct

Religious affiliation

72.6% Christianity ◂ +19.9 pts 52.7%
23.1% No religion +18.7 pts ▸ 41.8%
4.8% Not stated +4.3 pts ▸ 9.1%
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 Freestonein The Hermitage +5.8 pts higher in The Hermitage gap steady
43.3% 46th pct 49.1% 60th pct
Bachelor+ in Freestonein The Hermitage +15.9 pts higher in The Hermitage gap widening
8.7% 24th pct 24.5% 77th pct
Schools/1k kids in Freestonein The Hermitage
28.57 93rd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Freestonein The Hermitage +1 more in Freestone
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Freestonein The Hermitage
24 7th pct —
ICSEA in Freestonein The Hermitage
979 43rd pct —

Highest year of school

43.3% Year 12 +5.8 pts ▸ 49.1%
40.2% Year 10 ◂ +19.5 pts 20.8%
10.4% Year 9 or below +6.6 pts ▸ 17.0%
7.3% Year 11 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +37.4 pts 15.4%
10.2% Bachelor degree +28.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.1% Health +8.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
6.5% Education +12.7 pts ▸ 19.2%
14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
12.0% Management & commerce ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%
11.1% Architecture & building +0.4 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.2% Society & culture ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Freestonein The Hermitage +$16 higher in The Hermitage gap narrowing
$684 38th pct $700 40th pct
Household income in Freestonein The Hermitage +$149 higher in Freestone gap widening
$1,524 49th pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Freestonein The Hermitage +$80 higher in Freestone gap steady
$1,767 42nd pct $1,687 37th pct
High earners in Freestonein The Hermitage +5.8 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
5.8% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Freestonein The Hermitage +7.9 pts higher in Freestone
7.9% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

32.9% $1,500–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 36.0%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.3 pts 20.0%
18.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.4 pts 12.0%
3.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.2% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 37.7%
32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.2 pts 20.8%
15.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.3 pts higher in The Hermitage
36.1% 81st pct 36.4% 82nd pct
Mental health in Freestonein The Hermitage +13.0 pts higher in Freestone
13.0% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Freestonein The Hermitage +6.7 pts higher in Freestone gap steady
6.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Asthma ◂ +3.9 pts 9.1%
13.0% Mental health ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 9.1%
7.2% Other condition +1.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 5.5%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
5.8% Cancer ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Lung condition ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.1% None +2.7 pts ▸ 61.8%
21.2% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 20.0%
7.2% Three or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 5.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.8 pts higher in Freestone gap narrowing
19.7% 58th pct 18.9% 54th pct
Unpaid carers in Freestonein The Hermitage +2.4 pts higher in Freestone gap steady
23.1% 94th pct 20.8% 91st pct
Unpaid child care in Freestonein The Hermitage +25.0 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
30.6% 76th pct 5.7% 2nd pct
Defence service in Freestonein The Hermitage +7.4 pts higher in The Hermitage
5.1% 82nd pct 12.5% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Freestonein The Hermitage +5.6 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
35.8% 90th pct 30.2% 79th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Freestonein The Hermitage +7 larger in Freestone
10 59th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Freestonein The Hermitage +4 yrs older in Freestone
25 yrs 46th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Freestonein The Hermitage +$401 higher in The Hermitage
$724 58th pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Freestonein The Hermitage +$499 higher in Freestone
$2,124 67th pct $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.5 larger in Freestone gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Freestonein The Hermitage +4.6 pts higher in Freestone gap narrowing
4.6% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Freestonein The Hermitage +1.1 pts higher in Freestone
21.1% 41st pct 20.0% 37th pct

Family composition

33.9% Couples without children +30.2 pts ▸ 64.1%
59.2% Couples with children ◂ +31.0 pts 28.2%
4.6% One-parent families ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other families ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.7% 2 people +15.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.1% 1 person ◂ +1.1 pts 20.0%
11.8% 4 people +4.2 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.8% 3 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% 6 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% 5 people ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Freestonein The Hermitage
$260 43rd pct —
Mortgage in Freestonein The Hermitage +$1,051 higher in Freestone
$1,767 59th pct $716 7th pct
People / bedroom in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.10 higher in Freestone gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Freestonein The Hermitage +5.3 pts higher in Freestone
5.3% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Freestonein The Hermitage +32.4 pts higher in The Hermitage
31.6% 25th pct 64.0% 94th pct
Separate houses in Freestonein The Hermitage even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Freestonein The Hermitage +6.5 pts higher in The Hermitage
85.5% 67th pct 92.0% 83rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

31.6% Owned outright +32.4 pts ▸ 64.0%
44.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.7 pts 28.0%
5.3% Other tenure +10.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
5.3% Rented ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

102.6% Separate house ◂ +2.6 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

48.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.7 pts 36.0%
36.8% 3 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
6.6% 2 bedrooms +9.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% 5 or more +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

11.8% Under $1,000 +31.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
32.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Freestonein The Hermitage +24.1 pts higher in The Hermitage gap widening
15.3% 46th pct 39.4% 90th pct
PT commute in Freestonein The Hermitage even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Freestonein The Hermitage +3 longer in The Hermitage
101 70th pct 104 71st pct

How people get to work

62.1% Car (driver) ◂ +4.5 pts 57.6%
15.3% Worked at home +24.1 pts ▸ 39.4%
6.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.4 pts 16.0%
29.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.7 pts 24.0%
23.0% 2 vehicles +1.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
12.2% 4 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 12.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Freestonein The Hermitage +13.4 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
24.5% 27th pct 11.1% 5th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Freestonein The Hermitage even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Freestonein The Hermitage +11.3 pts higher in Freestone gap widening
71.7% 86th pct 60.4% 49th pct
Full-time in Freestonein The Hermitage +3.2 pts higher in The Hermitage gap narrowing
60.5% 62nd pct 63.6% 75th pct

Industries people work in

23.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.7% Retail trade +8.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
4.8% Professional & technical +7.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
4.8% Education & training +7.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.4 pts 9.1%
9.7% Construction ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Public administration & safety +3.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Rental & real estate ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.9% Managers +10.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.7% Professionals +11.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
15.3% Technicians & trades +5.9 pts ▸ 21.2%
17.7% Labourers ◂ +8.7 pts 9.1%
12.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.0 pts 9.1%
11.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Community & personal service ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers +0.2 pts ▸ 9.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.2 higher in Freestone
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Freestonein The Hermitage +0.3 more in Freestone
0.3 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Freestonein The Hermitage +6.4 pts higher in Freestone
6.4% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Freestonein The Hermitage +10.3 pts higher in Freestone
10.3% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Freestonein The Hermitage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Freestonein The Hermitage +19.2 more in Freestone
19.2 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Freestonein The Hermitage even
1 42nd pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Freestonein The Hermitage +2.7 pts higher in Freestone
7.5% 67th pct 4.8% 39th pct

Compare Freestone with nearby areas

Swan Creek Clintonvale Upper Freestone Mount Sturt Sladevale Gladfield Yangan The Hermitage

Compare The Hermitage with nearby areas

Sladevale Mount Tabor Swan Creek Canningvale Womina Junabee Warwick Morgan Park

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Freestone vs The Hermitage [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31084/freestone/vs/SAL32795/the-hermitage