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Geham vs Mount Luke

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Geham profile · Mount Luke profile

Geham Mount Luke

Geham and Mount Luke are neighbouring Queensland areas with very different profiles. Geham is far older, with a typical resident aged 47 compared to 39 in Mount Luke. It is also a more stable place where fewer people have moved in the last five years (24.9% against 48.0% in Mount Luke). In contrast, Mount Luke has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (36.6% versus 15.9% in Geham) and more people who have completed Year 12.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly household income of around $1,900. They also have an equal share of people living with a mental health condition (9.8%). While they are alike in these respects, the two areas differ in their daily rhythms; Geham has a much higher share of full-time employment (59.0% compared to 44.0% in Mount Luke), while Mount Luke has far more volunteers and people doing unpaid housework.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 23.1 pts higher in Mount Luke Population: 419 larger in Geham Bachelor+: 20.7 pts higher in Mount Luke Volunteering: 18.1 pts higher in Mount Luke First Nations: 3.2 pts higher in Geham

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gehamin Mount Luke +419 larger in Geham gap steady
470 64th pct 51 29th pct
Median age in Gehamin Mount Luke +8 yrs older in Geham gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Gehamin Mount Luke +3.2 pts higher in Geham gap steady
3.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Gehamin Mount Luke +2.4 pts higher in Geham gap narrowing
18.1% 47th pct 15.7% 36th pct
Under 15 in Gehamin Mount Luke +9.3 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
14.3% 32nd pct 23.5% 86th pct
De facto in Gehamin Mount Luke +6.6 pts higher in Mount Luke gap steady
5.9% 13th pct 12.5% 53rd pct

Age structure

33.0% Older adults (45–64) +12.1 pts ▸ 45.1%
17.2% Young adults (25–44) +10.2 pts ▸ 27.5%
14.3% Children (0–14) +9.3 pts ▸ 23.5%
14.9% Youth (15–24) +4.7 pts ▸ 19.6%
18.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.4 pts 15.7%

Marital status

61.1% Married +16.9 pts ▸ 78.0%
27.1% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 26.8%
4.6% Widowed +5.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.4% Divorced ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Geham Mount Luke

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gehamin Mount Luke +8.2 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
7.4% 31st pct 15.7% 67th pct

Country of birth

82.8% Australia +1.5 pts ▸ 84.3%
1.9% England +7.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
1.5% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 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

42.8% English +2.3 pts ▸ 45.1%
43.4% Australian ◂ +4.2 pts 39.2%
10.9% Irish +10.7 pts ▸ 21.6%
1.3% Dutch +14.4 pts ▸ 15.7%
11.9% Scottish ◂ +6.0 pts 5.9%
9.4% German ◂ +3.5 pts 5.9%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Gehamin Mount Luke +1.5 pts higher in Geham gap steady
1.5% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Gehamin Mount Luke even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.4% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 88.2%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Gehamin Mount Luke +11.1 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
26.2% 16th pct 37.3% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

61.9% Christianity ◂ +9.0 pts 52.9%
26.2% No religion +11.1 pts ▸ 37.3%
10.2% Not stated ◂ +4.3 pts 5.9%
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 Gehamin Mount Luke +15.0 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
48.5% 59th pct 63.4% 85th pct
Bachelor+ in Gehamin Mount Luke +20.7 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
15.9% 55th pct 36.6% 90th pct
Schools/1k kids in Gehamin Mount Luke
14.93 83rd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Gehamin Mount Luke even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Gehamin Mount Luke even
163 34th pct 163 34th pct
ICSEA in Gehamin Mount Luke even
1,012 63rd pct 1,012 63rd pct

Highest year of school

48.5% Year 12 +15.0 pts ▸ 63.4%
28.5% Year 10 ◂ +16.3 pts 12.2%
3.9% Year 11 +5.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.1 pts 25.8%
6.6% Postgraduate degree +19.2 pts ▸ 25.8%
16.4% Bachelor degree +6.2 pts ▸ 22.6%
18.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.3 pts 16.1%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.7% Management & commerce +15.2 pts ▸ 25.8%
6.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +5.1 pts 9.7%
12.3% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.2% Health ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Architecture & building ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Society & culture ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gehamin Mount Luke +$176 higher in Geham gap narrowing
$691 39th pct $515 13th pct
Household income in Gehamin Mount Luke +$50 higher in Geham gap narrowing
$1,924 72nd pct $1,874 69th pct
Family income in Gehamin Mount Luke +$209 higher in Geham gap narrowing
$2,083 62nd pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Gehamin Mount Luke +3.7 pts higher in Geham gap narrowing
11.0% 65th pct 7.3% 46th pct
High-income homes in Gehamin Mount Luke
24.8% 73rd pct —

Household income distribution

27.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
26.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.4 pts 15.8%
12.8% $3,000–$3,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Under $650 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.2% Under $650 +26.5 pts ▸ 70.7%
28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.8 pts 17.1%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 7.3%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gehamin Mount Luke +5.0 pts higher in Geham
28.5% 48th pct 23.5% 25th pct
Mental health in Gehamin Mount Luke even
9.8% 66th pct 9.8% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Gehamin Mount Luke +6.6 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
3.2% 33rd pct 9.8% 89th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 9.8%
9.8% Mental health even 9.8%
8.3% Asthma ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.5% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.6% Diabetes ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.4% None +17.1 pts ▸ 76.5%
20.0% One condition ◂ +4.3 pts 15.7%
6.6% Two conditions ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gehamin Mount Luke +18.1 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
21.0% 63rd pct 39.0% 93rd pct
Unpaid carers in Gehamin Mount Luke +6.6 pts higher in Geham gap widening
16.4% 81st pct 9.8% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Gehamin Mount Luke +2.4 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
26.9% 58th pct 29.3% 70th pct
Defence service in Gehamin Mount Luke +6.6 pts higher in Geham
6.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gehamin Mount Luke +13.7 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
25.3% 57th pct 39.0% 94th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gehamin Mount Luke +15 larger in Geham
15 63rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Gehamin Mount Luke +5 yrs older in Geham
17 yrs 14th pct 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Gehamin Mount Luke
$187 0th pct —
Household income in Gehamin Mount Luke +$1,849 higher in Geham
$2,749 86th pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gehamin Mount Luke +0.2 larger in Mount Luke gap steady
2.9 81st pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Gehamin Mount Luke +3.9 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
8.3% 35th pct 12.2% 58th pct
Living alone in Gehamin Mount Luke
12.8% 13th pct —

Family composition

61.2% Couples with children ◂ +12.2 pts 49.0%
30.5% Couples without children ◂ +1.9 pts 28.6%
8.3% One-parent families +3.9 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.9% 2 people ◂ +4.1 pts 36.8%
16.1% 3 people ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.8% 4 people +1.0 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.8% 1 person ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% 5 people ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% 6 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gehamin Mount Luke +$155 higher in Geham
$450 88th pct $295 55th pct
Mortgage in Gehamin Mount Luke +$50 higher in Geham gap narrowing
$2,000 72nd pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Gehamin Mount Luke +0.10 higher in Mount Luke gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Gehamin Mount Luke
3.4% 8th pct —
Owned outright in Gehamin Mount Luke
43.6% 57th pct —
Separate houses in Gehamin Mount Luke
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Gehamin Mount Luke
91.9% 83rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

46.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.5 pts 36.8%
43.6% Owned outright ◂ +12.0 pts 31.6%
3.4% Rented +12.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
4.7% Other tenure ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

41.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 26.3%
27.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 26.3%
22.8% 5 or more ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
6.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $550–$749 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.5% $1,800–$2,999 +43.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
23.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
14.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
11.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Gehamin Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Gehamin Mount Luke +0.1 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
15.9% 48th pct 16.0% 48th pct
PT commute in Gehamin Mount Luke even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Gehamin Mount Luke +2 more in Geham
3 72nd pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Gehamin Mount Luke +13.22 more in Mount Luke
6.38 83rd pct 19.61 92nd pct
Departures/1k in Gehamin Mount Luke +277.4 more in Mount Luke
212.8 73rd pct 490.2 78th pct
PT routes in Gehamin Mount Luke even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Gehamin Mount Luke +19 longer in Mount Luke
9 44th pct 28 65th pct
Drive to city in Gehamin Mount Luke +5 longer in Mount Luke
105 72nd pct 110 75th pct

How people get to work

64.8% Car (driver) ◂ +32.8 pts 32.0%
15.9% Worked at home +0.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Walked ◂ +4.0 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

41.8% 2 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.5% 1 vehicle +7.8 pts ▸ 26.3%
19.2% 3 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 26.3%
22.6% 4 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 15.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gehamin Mount Luke +23.1 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
24.9% 28th pct 48.0% 89th pct
Recent arrivals in Gehamin Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gehamin Mount Luke +2.6 pts higher in Geham gap narrowing
2.6% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Gehamin Mount Luke +1.1 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
59.8% 47th pct 61.0% 51st pct
Full-time in Gehamin Mount Luke +15.0 pts higher in Geham gap widening
59.0% 55th pct 44.0% 7th pct

Industries people work in

8.8% Public administration & safety +19.2 pts ▸ 28.0%
7.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
5.3% Education & training +6.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
9.3% Construction ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
6.6% Retail trade ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Other services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.3% Labourers +14.7 pts ▸ 24.0%
14.1% Professionals +5.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.5% Managers ◂ +6.5 pts 12.0%
15.9% Community & personal service ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
13.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
13.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 12.0%
10.6% Sales workers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gehamin Mount Luke even
0.2 44th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gehamin Mount Luke +0.0 more in Mount Luke
0.1 43rd pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Gehamin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gehamin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gehamin Mount Luke +4.6 pts higher in Geham
4.6% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gehamin Mount Luke +2.1 pts higher in Geham
2.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gehamin Mount Luke +13.6 pts higher in Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 49th pct
Walk to health in Gehamin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gehamin Mount Luke +28.6 more in Mount Luke
10.6 43rd pct 39.2 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Gehamin Mount Luke even
1 49th pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Gehamin Mount Luke +0.7 pts higher in Mount Luke
8.9% 76th pct 9.7% 79th pct

Compare Geham with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Geham vs Mount Luke [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31109/geham/vs/SAL31987/mount-luke