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Glen Russell vs Thornborough

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Glen Russell profile · Thornborough profile

Glen Russell Thornborough

Thornborough and Glen Russell are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Thornborough is 35, while in Glen Russell they are far older at 53. Typical weekly household income is far higher in Glen Russell at $2,249, compared to just $575 in Thornborough. In contrast, typical weekly personal income is far higher in Thornborough at $900, while it is only $225 in Glen Russell.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. This shared lack of local amenities is consistent across both places. While they are similar in their layout, the two areas remain very different in their demographics, with Glen Russell having far more people per home (2.7) than Thornborough (1.6).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Glen Russellin Thornborough +15 larger in Thornborough gap widening
6 4th pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 6
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Glen Russellin Thornborough +18 yrs older in Glen Russell gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +52.4 pts ▸ 52.4%
50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Never married +43.3 pts ▸ 93.3%
50.0% Married ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Glen Russell Thornborough

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

  • 85+ in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Glen Russell: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Thornborough: 40.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 60.0% females
  • 25–29 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Glen Russell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Thornborough: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

38.1% 94th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +52.4 pts 47.6%
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

66.7% Australian ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% English +47.6 pts ▸ 47.6%
0.0% Irish +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +38.1 pts 61.9%
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

71.4% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +85.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% No religion +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.4% Year 12 ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +75.0 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% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Glen Russellin Thornborough +$675 higher in Thornborough gap widening
$225 0th pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $225
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Glen Russellin Thornborough +$1,674 higher in Glen Russell
$2,249 86th pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Family income in Glen Russellin Thornborough +$874 higher in Glen Russell
$2,249 71st pct $1,375 19th pct

Household income distribution

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

Personal income distribution

150.0% Under $650 ◂ +103.3 pts 46.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +14.3 pts 85.7%
83.3% One condition ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
64 yrs 98th pct
$350 12th pct
$350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Glen Russellin Thornborough +1.1 larger in Glen Russell gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 1.6 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
66.7% Couples without children ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
75.0% 2 people ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people 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

$1,600 48th pct
People / bedroom in Glen Russellin Thornborough +0.10 higher in Glen Russell gap widening
1.10 93rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +200.0 pts ▸ 200.0%
75.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +75.0 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

100.0% Separate house ◂ +25.0 pts 75.0%
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

0.0% 2 bedrooms +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +150.0 pts ▸ 150.0%
75.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Glen Russellin Thornborough +47.6 more in Thornborough
0.0 0th pct 47.6 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Glen Russellin Thornborough even
0 15th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Glen Russellin Thornborough +3.4 pts higher in Thornborough
6.2% 56th pct 9.6% 79th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Glen Russell vs Thornborough [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31149/glen-russell/vs/SAL32812/thornborough