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Gregory River vs Promisedland

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.4 km apart · Gregory River profile · Promisedland profile

Gregory River Promisedland

Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld) and Promisedland are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Promisedland has a much wealthier profile, with a typical weekly family income of $2,749 compared to $1,625 in Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld). Promisedland also has a higher share of university-educated residents and is far more likely to have people born overseas. In contrast, Gregory River (Bundaberg - Qld) has far more children, a higher rate of one-parent families, and more people providing unpaid care.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport stops. This lack of infrastructure is shared across these neighbouring places. While they are similar in this regard, their residents differ significantly in their work lives; Promisedland has a far higher share of full-time employees, and many more people there work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 31.1 pts higher in Promisedland Full-time: 30.7 pts higher in Promisedland Personal income: $599 higher in Promisedland Unpaid carers: 21.6 pts higher in Gregory River One-parent: 18.9 pts higher in Gregory River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +31 larger in Gregory River gap narrowing
65 32nd pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +6 yrs older in Promisedland gap widening
42 yrs 38th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +13.8 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
13.8% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +11.2 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
20.0% 70th pct 8.8% 13th pct
De facto in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +1.3 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
15.1% 72nd pct 13.8% 62nd pct

Age structure

26.2% Older adults (45–64) +35.6 pts ▸ 61.8%
27.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.2 pts 8.8%
16.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
13.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.1% Married +21.9 pts ▸ 69.0%
41.2% Never married ◂ +10.1 pts 31.0%
7.8% Widowed ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Divorced ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Gregory River Promisedland

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +14.2 pts higher in Promisedland gap steady
12.3% 54th pct 26.5% 86th pct

Country of birth

73.8% Australia +11.4 pts ▸ 85.3%
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

41.5% Australian +11.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
40.0% English +7.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
16.9% Scottish ◂ +8.1 pts 8.8%
12.3% Irish ◂ +3.5 pts 8.8%
10.8% Chinese ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.2% German ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% Dutch ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Gregory Riverin Promisedland even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.2% English only +10.9 pts ▸ 97.1%
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 Gregory Riverin Promisedland +31.1 pts higher in Promisedland gap widening
27.7% 19th pct 58.8% 92nd pct

Religious affiliation

27.7% No religion +31.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
58.5% Christianity ◂ +5.5 pts 52.9%
21.5% Not stated ◂ +21.5 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 Gregory Riverin Promisedland +20.5 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
44.0% 47th pct 64.5% 86th pct
Bachelor+ in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +5.9 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
7.8% 21st pct 13.8% 47th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +1 more in Gregory River
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
90 24th pct —
ICSEA in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
946 25th pct —

Highest year of school

44.0% Year 12 +20.5 pts ▸ 64.5%
24.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.9 pts 16.1%
12.0% Year 11 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Highest qualification level

46.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.6 pts 15.8%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 26.3%
14.3% Bachelor degree +6.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
10.7% Management & commerce +15.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
14.3% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.3% Engineering & related ◂ +14.3 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% Agriculture & environment 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 Gregory Riverin Promisedland +$599 higher in Promisedland gap widening
$619 27th pct $1,218 91st pct
Household income in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +$625 higher in Promisedland gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +$1,124 higher in Promisedland gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $2,749 87th pct
High earners in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +10.3 pts higher in Promisedland gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.3% 62nd pct
High-income homes in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
23.8% 71st pct —

Household income distribution

42.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.1 pts 18.8%
23.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 18.8%
14.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.0% Under $650 ◂ +18.0 pts 31.0%
45.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.6 pts 34.5%
5.9% $1,500–$2,999 +14.8 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +17.7 pts higher in Gregory River
35.4% 79th pct 17.6% 11th pct
Mental health in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +8.6 pts higher in Promisedland
6.2% 32nd pct 14.7% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +4.6 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
4.6% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

20.0% Arthritis ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Mental health +8.6 pts ▸ 14.7%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% Cancer ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.2% Asthma ◂ +6.2 pts 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% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.8% None +28.6 pts ▸ 79.4%
27.7% One condition ◂ +10.0 pts 17.6%
4.6% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +7.4 pts higher in Promisedland gap steady
9.8% 13th pct 17.2% 46th pct
Unpaid carers in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +21.6 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
21.6% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +7.0 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
27.5% 61st pct 34.5% 87th pct
Defence service in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +4.5 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
19.6% 25th pct 24.1% 50th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +0.3 larger in Gregory River gap widening
2.9 81st pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +18.9 pts higher in Gregory River gap widening
18.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
19.0% 33rd pct —

Family composition

64.2% Couples with children ◂ +24.2 pts 40.0%
26.4% Couples without children +7.9 pts ▸ 34.3%
18.9% One-parent families ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

19.0% 1 person +18.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.3% 2 people +23.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.3% 3 people +10.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.0% 5 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +$170 higher in Gregory River
$320 63rd pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +$1,049 higher in Gregory River
$1,549 45th pct $500 1st pct
People / bedroom in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +0.10 higher in Promisedland gap steady
1.10 93rd pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
14.3% 42nd pct —
Owned outright in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
66.7% 97th pct —
Separate houses in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
66.7% 22nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright ◂ +35.4 pts 31.3%
23.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% Rented +4.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
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

0.0% 2 bedrooms +56.3 pts ▸ 56.3%
42.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.4 pts 37.5%
23.8% 5 or more ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% Studio / none ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Gregory Riverin Promisedland
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +17.1 pts higher in Gregory River
17.1% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Car (driver) +15.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.1% Car (passenger) +7.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.1% Worked at home ◂ +17.1 pts 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%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.1 pts 50.0%
52.4% 4 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 43.8%
33.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +17.1 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
37.7% 73rd pct 54.8% 94th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +3.9 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
8.6% 88th pct 12.5% 93rd pct
Participation in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +14.1 pts higher in Promisedland gap narrowing
68.6% 77th pct 82.8% 97th pct
Full-time in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +30.7 pts higher in Promisedland
54.3% 30th pct 85.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

31.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +33.6 pts ▸ 65.0%
17.1% Construction ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.6% Health care & social assistance +6.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale 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%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Professionals +25.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
31.4% Managers ◂ +1.4 pts 30.0%
14.3% Labourers +15.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.4% Technicians & trades +3.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Gregory Riverin Promisedland even
0 9th pct 0 40th pct
Mean slope in Gregory Riverin Promisedland +2.3 pts higher in Promisedland
5.8% 51st pct 8.1% 71st pct

Compare Gregory River with nearby areas

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Compare Promisedland with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gregory River vs Promisedland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31250/gregory-river/vs/SAL32367/promisedland