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Goombungee vs Silverleigh

Name: Goombungee vs Silverleigh — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · Goombungee profile · Silverleigh profile

Goombungee Silverleigh

Goombungee and Silverleigh are neighbouring Queensland areas with very different characters. Goombungee is larger and more connected, with 68.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a walkability score of 2.7 (mostly car-dependent). In contrast, Silverleigh is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. There are also notable differences in health and work; long-term health conditions are far higher in Goombungee (35.4% compared to 23.8% in Silverleigh), while working from home is far higher in Silverleigh (36.6% compared to 8.1% in Goombungee).

Typical personal weekly incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $600. This similarity exists alongside a wide gap in workforce activity, as adults working or looking for work are far higher in Silverleigh (75.4%) than in Goombungee (54.0%). Silverleigh also has a much younger feel, with children under 15 making up 30.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, Goombungee has seen more movement, with far more people moving into the area in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Work from home: 28.5 pts higher in Silverleigh Population: 986 larger in Goombungee Participation: 21.5 pts higher in Silverleigh Unemployment: 6.3 pts higher in Goombungee Housework 15h+: 19.4 pts higher in Silverleigh

Demographics & Identity

Population in Goombungee in Silverleigh +986 larger in Goombungee gap steady

1,066 73rd pct 80 36th pct

Median age in Goombungee in Silverleigh +1 yrs older in Silverleigh gap steady

43 yrs 43rd pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

19.5% Children (0–14) +10.5 pts ▸ 30.0%

21.7% Seniors (65+) +5.8 pts ▸ 27.5%

27.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.7 pts 23.8%

20.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.8 pts 20.0%

10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.9 pts 10.0%

Marital status

48.1% Married +9.8 pts ▸ 57.9%

30.1% Never married +5.0 pts ▸ 35.1%

11.2% Divorced ◂ +5.9 pts 5.3%

5.1% Widowed +1.9 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Goombungee Silverleigh

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.9% Australia +3.6 pts ▸ 87.5%

2.3% England +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 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

46.4% Australian +3.6 pts ▸ 50.0%

35.9% English +4.1 pts ▸ 40.0%

14.3% German +10.7 pts ▸ 25.0%

11.0% Scottish +1.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

10.3% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 10.0%

0.0% Filipino +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

2.7% Chinese ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.9% English only +10.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.1% Mandarin ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% Cantonese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese 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

Religious affiliation

54.3% Christianity +15.7 pts ▸ 70.0%

34.0% No religion ◂ +6.5 pts 27.5%

8.3% Not stated ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

3.1% Buddhism ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Goombungee in Silverleigh

4.81 58th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Goombungee in Silverleigh +1 more in Goombungee

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Goombungee in Silverleigh

80 22nd pct —

ICSEA in Goombungee in Silverleigh

992 51st pct —

Highest year of school

41.4% Year 12 ◂ +6.9 pts 34.5%

31.4% Year 10 +6.6 pts ▸ 37.9%

12.9% Year 9 or below +11.2 pts ▸ 24.1%

6.2% Year 11 ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

48.6% Certificate III / IV +1.4 pts ▸ 50.0%

13.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.8 pts ▸ 28.1%

4.5% Certificate I / II +8.0 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

1.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.4% Engineering & related +2.5 pts ▸ 21.9%

3.9% Agriculture & environment +14.9 pts ▸ 18.8%

7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.5 pts ▸ 15.6%

12.3% Management & commerce +0.2 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.8% Society & culture ◂ +2.5 pts 9.4%

7.7% Health +1.6 pts ▸ 9.4%

8.8% Education ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Information technology ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Goombungee in Silverleigh +$13 higher in Silverleigh gap widening

$595 24th pct $608 26th pct

Household income in Goombungee in Silverleigh +$375 higher in Silverleigh gap widening

$1,218 26th pct $1,593 53rd pct

Family income in Goombungee in Silverleigh +$282 higher in Silverleigh gap widening

$1,405 21st pct $1,687 37th pct

Household income distribution

36.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.1 pts 16.7%

24.4% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 25.0%

17.6% Under $650 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%

6.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.0% Under $650 +21.5 pts ▸ 68.4%

30.9% $650–$1,499 +2.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

10.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.5 pts 5.3%

1.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis +4.5 pts ▸ 16.3%

13.6% Asthma ◂ +8.6 pts 5.0%

10.9% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 5.0%

7.2% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 8.8%

6.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 5.0%

6.0% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 3.8%

4.6% Cancer ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.0% None +24.0 pts ▸ 80.0%

21.9% One condition ◂ +9.4 pts 12.5%

7.3% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 8.8%

6.4% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 3.8%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Goombungee in Silverleigh +61 larger in Goombungee

61 79th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Goombungee in Silverleigh

17 yrs 14th pct —

Median income in Goombungee in Silverleigh

$464 27th pct —

Household income in Goombungee in Silverleigh

$1,625 47th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Goombungee in Silverleigh +0.8 larger in Silverleigh gap widening

2.5 50th pct 3.3 91st pct

Family composition

48.1% Couples with children +14.9 pts ▸ 63.0%

31.6% Couples without children ◂ +9.7 pts 21.9%

18.0% One-parent families ◂ +8.4 pts 9.6%

1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.4% 2 people ◂ +7.1 pts 33.3%

10.0% 3 people +27.5 pts ▸ 37.5%

26.2% 1 person ◂ +9.6 pts 16.7%

6.3% 6 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 20.8%

11.3% 4 people ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

8.4% 5 people ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Goombungee in Silverleigh +$25 higher in Silverleigh gap narrowing

$250 40th pct $275 48th pct

Mortgage in Goombungee in Silverleigh +$224 higher in Goombungee gap steady

$1,257 27th pct $1,033 16th pct

People / bedroom in Goombungee in Silverleigh +0.20 higher in Silverleigh gap widening

0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.3 pts 29.2%

39.4% Owned outright ◂ +1.9 pts 37.5%

17.8% Rented ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Other tenure +9.9 pts ▸ 12.5%

1.3% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

97.1% Separate house +2.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 50.0%

23.9% 4 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 25.0%

14.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.2 pts 12.5%

5.5% 5 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.1% $1,000–$1,799 +23.4 pts ▸ 71.4%

33.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%

15.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%

1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Drive to city in Goombungee in Silverleigh +23 longer in Silverleigh

109 74th pct 132 86th pct

How people get to work

69.7% Car (driver) ◂ +13.6 pts 56.1%

8.1% Worked at home +28.5 pts ▸ 36.6%

5.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.7% Walked ◂ +3.7 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

40.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.2 pts 33.3%

13.7% 3 vehicles +19.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

31.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.6 pts 12.5%

11.1% 4 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

1.6% No vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +44.7 pts ▸ 51.2%

10.0% Retail trade +7.1 pts ▸ 17.1%

8.8% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 12.2%

11.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

11.3% Construction ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

6.3% Transport & warehousing +1.1 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.8% Other services ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.6% Education & training ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.4% Managers +31.0 pts ▸ 41.5%

19.4% Technicians & trades +4.9 pts ▸ 24.4%

14.8% Labourers +2.3 pts ▸ 17.1%

12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 7.3%

10.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

11.6% Professionals ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

10.9% Community & personal service ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

7.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.3 pts 7.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Goombungee in Silverleigh +2.7 higher in Goombungee

2.7 71st pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Goombungee in Silverleigh +3.9 more in Goombungee

3.9 77th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Goombungee in Silverleigh +61.4 pts higher in Goombungee

61.4% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Goombungee in Silverleigh even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Goombungee in Silverleigh +66.5 pts higher in Goombungee

66.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Goombungee in Silverleigh +68.5 pts higher in Goombungee

68.5% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Goombungee in Silverleigh +62.5 pts higher in Goombungee

62.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Goombungee in Silverleigh +11.3 more in Goombungee

11.3 44th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Goombungee in Silverleigh +1 higher in Goombungee

1 55th pct 0 27th pct

Mean slope in Goombungee in Silverleigh +1.4 pts higher in Goombungee

5.7% 50th pct 4.2% 32nd pct

Compare Goombungee with nearby areas

Douglas Silverleigh Kilbirnie Bergen Boodua Muniganeen Highland Plains Haden

Compare Silverleigh with nearby areas

Greenwood Highland Plains Boodua Goombungee Kelvinhaugh Sabine Yalangur Kilbirnie

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Goombungee vs Silverleigh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31195/goombungee/vs/SAL32570/silverleigh