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Gigoomgan vs Malarga

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Gigoomgan profile · Malarga profile

Gigoomgan Malarga

Gigoomgan and Malarga are both sparsely populated, largely non-residential areas in Queensland. The typical resident in Malarga is noticeably older at 60, compared to 55 in Gigoomgan, though both areas are far older than the national figure. Gigoomgan also has a little higher typical weekly household income of $2,187, while Malarga's is $1,874.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any walkable amenities, parks, or schools. They share very similar home sizes, with about 2.7 to 2.8 people per home. These two nearby places have followed a similar pattern since 2011, remaining small and rural with no public transport options.

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Where they differ most

Population: 31 larger in Gigoomgan Median age: 5 yrs older in Malarga People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Gigoomgan Personal income: $125 higher in Gigoomgan Household income: $313 higher in Gigoomgan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gigoomganin Malarga +31 larger in Gigoomgan gap widening
46 26th pct 15 11th pct
Median age in Gigoomganin Malarga +5 yrs older in Malarga gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Gigoomganin Malarga
26.1% 77th pct —
Under 15 in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
De facto in Gigoomganin Malarga
21.9% 90th pct —

Age structure

28.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.3 pts 20.0%
26.1% Seniors (65+) +0.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
21.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

41.3% Married +12.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
37.0% Never married ◂ +17.0 pts 20.0%
10.9% Divorced ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —

Country of birth

80.4% Australia ◂ +20.4 pts 60.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

10.9% German +49.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
54.3% Australian ◂ +27.7 pts 26.7%
52.2% English ◂ +5.5 pts 46.7%
13.0% Scottish ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

80.4% English only +19.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Gigoomganin Malarga
21.7% 11th pct —

Religious affiliation

39.1% Christianity +60.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.1% Not stated ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% No religion ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
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 Gigoomganin Malarga
30.4% 13th pct —
Bachelor+ in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.1% Year 10 ◂ +5.8 pts 33.3%
30.4% Year 12 +2.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.5% Year 11 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%
36.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.0% Engineering & related ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Society & culture ◂ +20.0 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gigoomganin Malarga +$125 higher in Gigoomgan gap widening
$850 66th pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Gigoomganin Malarga +$313 higher in Gigoomgan
$2,187 83rd pct $1,874 69th pct
Family income in Gigoomganin Malarga +$188 higher in Gigoomgan
$2,062 61st pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

46.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
46.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 40.0%
26.1% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
6.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gigoomganin Malarga
32.6% 69th pct —
Mental health in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Gigoomganin Malarga
6.5% 71st pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Cancer +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Heart disease +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.9% Arthritis ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Asthma ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.8% None ◂ +14.5 pts 33.3%
21.7% One condition ◂ +1.7 pts 20.0%
10.9% Two conditions ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gigoomganin Malarga
41.3% 95th pct —
Unpaid carers in Gigoomganin Malarga
6.5% 12th pct —
Unpaid child care in Gigoomganin Malarga
8.7% 5th pct —
Defence service in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Gigoomganin Malarga
39.1% 94th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gigoomganin Malarga +0.1 larger in Malarga
2.7 71st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Gigoomganin Malarga
12.5% 60th pct —

Family composition

59.4% Couples without children ◂ +19.4 pts 40.0%
28.1% Couples with children +18.5 pts ▸ 46.7%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gigoomganin Malarga
$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Gigoomganin Malarga
$1,200 24th pct —
People / bedroom in Gigoomganin Malarga +0.10 higher in Gigoomgan
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +76.9 pts 0.0%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

69.2% Separate house +30.8 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

38.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
38.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 5 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Gigoomganin Malarga
24.0% 70th pct —
PT commute in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

64.0% Car (driver) ◂ +64.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% Worked at home +33.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
12.0% Walked +30.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
38.5% 4 or more ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gigoomganin Malarga
15.2% 10th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gigoomganin Malarga
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Gigoomganin Malarga
54.3% 30th pct —
Full-time in Gigoomganin Malarga
96.0% 100th pct —

Industries people work in

76.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.0% Construction ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Manufacturing ◂ +16.0 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%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers +45.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
32.0% Labourers ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Gigoomganin Malarga even
0 16th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Gigoomganin Malarga +1.4 pts higher in Gigoomgan
10.7% 84th pct 9.3% 77th pct

Compare Gigoomgan with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gigoomgan vs Malarga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31117/gigoomgan/vs/SAL31738/malarga