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Goondi vs O'Briens Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.3 km apart · Goondi profile · O'Briens Hill profile

Goondi O'Briens Hill

Goondi and O'Briens Hill are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. There are stark differences in wealth and age between them. The typical resident in O'Briens Hill is far older at 53, compared to 44 in Goondi. This gap is matched by a significant difference in income; the typical weekly household income in O'Briens Hill is $2,250, which is far higher than the $1,083 seen in Goondi. This is also reflected in home loans, with typical monthly payments in O'Briens Hill being well higher at $1,900.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or public transport. They also share a similar lack of public transport stops and routes. While Goondi has more street intersections and a larger number of nearby schools, both areas remain largely non-residential and similarly isolated from urban amenities.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +17 larger in Goondi gap narrowing
28 18th pct 11 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 14
  • Second area, 2021: 11
Median age in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +9 yrs older in O'Briens Hill gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.7% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

10.7% Older adults (45–64) +43.8 pts ▸ 54.5%
17.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

45.8% Never married ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Divorced +25.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.8% Married ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Goondi O'Briens Hill

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

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.3% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%

Country of birth

75.0% Australia +25.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

50.0% Australian +59.1 pts ▸ 109.1%
21.4% Italian +33.1 pts ▸ 54.5%
10.7% English +25.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
21.4% Scottish ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
14.3% Irish ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

67.9% English only +32.1 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

25.0% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%

Religious affiliation

46.4% Christianity +26.3 pts ▸ 72.7%
25.0% No religion +47.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
14.3% Not stated ◂ +14.3 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

29.2% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +4 more in Goondi
5 73rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +100 larger in Goondi
430 63rd pct 330 51st pct
ICSEA in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +4 higher in Goondi
923 15th pct 919 14th pct

Highest year of school

29.2% Year 12 +83.3 pts ▸ 112.5%
25.0% Year 10 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +120.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
25.0% Certificate III / IV +95.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate 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 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% Education ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Society & culture ◂ +25.0 pts 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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +$665 higher in O'Briens Hill gap widening
$710 42nd pct $1,375 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: $525
  • First area, 2021: $710
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Household income in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +$1,167 higher in O'Briens Hill gap widening
$1,083 18th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $974
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +$2,562 higher in O'Briens Hill gap widening
$1,187 11th pct $3,749 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $3,749
12.5% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%

Household income distribution

35.3% $1,500–$2,999 +98.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +50.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
16.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
35.7% 80th pct —
17.9% 98th pct —
Needs assistance in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
10.7% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
21.4% Asthma ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
17.9% Mental health ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Diabetes ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease 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

46.4% None +26.3 pts ▸ 72.7%
21.4% One condition +5.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.9% Two conditions ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% Three or more ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

20.8% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
12.5% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
Unpaid child care in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
37.5% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
Defence service in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Goondiin O'Briens Hill
20.8% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
53 yrs 89th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +0.3 larger in O'Briens Hill gap narrowing
1.9 11th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2

Family composition

31.6% Couples with children +39.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
26.3% Couples without children +2.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
26.3% Other families ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.3% 1 person +64.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
29.4% 2 people +70.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

$240 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $203
  • First area, 2021: $240
Mortgage in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +$687 higher in O'Briens Hill
$1,213 24th pct $1,900 66th pct
People / bedroom in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +0.10 higher in O'Briens Hill gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Rented ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
23.5% Owned outright ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

29.4% 3 bedrooms +70.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 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 Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

71.4% Car (driver) +41.1 pts ▸ 112.5%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 3 vehicles +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
41.7% 2 vehicles +58.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
66.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

25.0% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%

Jobs & Industry

66.7% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.0%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

0.0% Public administration & safety +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.4% Retail trade ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Education & training ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Professionals +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
35.7% Community & personal service ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
28.6% Labourers ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Sales workers ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +0.1 higher in O'Briens Hill
0.2 44th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +0.3 more in O'Briens Hill
0.2 44th pct 0.4 50th pct
15-min city in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +26.2 pts higher in O'Briens Hill
17.9% 51st pct 44.1% 62nd pct
Walk to health in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Goondiin O'Briens Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +6 higher in Goondi
6 69th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Goondiin O'Briens Hill +2.9 pts higher in O'Briens Hill
3.2% 16th pct 6.2% 55th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Goondi vs O'Briens Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31199/goondi/vs/SAL32202/o-briens-hill