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Harlin vs Ivory Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Harlin profile · Ivory Creek profile

Harlin Ivory Creek

Harlin and Ivory Creek are both small, rural Queensland areas. Harlin is more populated and has a younger feel, with 18.0% of people being children under 15, compared to 0.0% in Ivory Creek. Harlin also has a higher share of people working or looking for work (62.6%) and more residents who have moved in the last five years (35.7%). In contrast, Ivory Creek has a much higher rate of people with long-term health conditions (40.8% versus 25.1% in Harlin) and more people needing help with daily activities (10.2%).

Everyday life in both places shares several common features, including typical weekly rents of about $240 and the same typical weekly household income of $1,125. Both areas are quite old compared to the national figure, with typical residents aged 48 in Harlin and 54 in Ivory Creek. Residents in both locations rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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Where they differ most

Population: 162 larger in Harlin Under 15: 18.0 pts higher in Harlin Unpaid carers: 13.9 pts higher in Ivory Creek Needs assistance: 8.3 pts higher in Ivory Creek Unemployment: 4.7 pts higher in Harlin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Harlinin Ivory Creek +162 larger in Harlin gap widening
211 55th pct 49 28th pct
Median age in Harlinin Ivory Creek +6 yrs older in Ivory Creek gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Harlinin Ivory Creek +2.8 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
2.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Harlinin Ivory Creek +0.4 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
20.9% 59th pct 20.4% 58th pct
Under 15 in Harlinin Ivory Creek +18.0 pts higher in Harlin gap widening
18.0% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Harlinin Ivory Creek +1.5 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap narrowing
8.2% 23rd pct 9.8% 31st pct

Age structure

31.8% Older adults (45–64) +0.9 pts ▸ 32.7%
20.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.4 pts 20.4%
8.1% Youth (15–24) +10.3 pts ▸ 18.4%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 6.1%

Marital status

58.5% Married ◂ +12.1 pts 46.3%
22.8% Never married +6.5 pts ▸ 29.3%
4.1% Widowed +17.9 pts ▸ 22.0%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 7.3%
5.3% Separated ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Harlin Ivory Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Harlinin Ivory Creek +2.3 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap widening
3.8% 17th pct 6.1% 25th pct

Country of birth

82.9% Australia +10.9 pts ▸ 93.9%
0.0% England +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
1.4% New Zealand +6.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
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

48.8% Australian +0.2 pts ▸ 49.0%
36.0% English +2.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
11.8% Irish +20.8 pts ▸ 32.7%
8.1% Scottish ◂ +1.9 pts 6.1%
6.2% German ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Dutch ◂ +2.8 pts 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Harlinin Ivory Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Harlinin Ivory Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.2% English only +9.8 pts ▸ 98.0%
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 Harlinin Ivory Creek +13.4 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
31.8% 27th pct 18.4% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

51.7% Christianity +25.9 pts ▸ 77.6%
31.8% No religion ◂ +13.4 pts 18.4%
16.1% Not stated ◂ +16.1 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 Harlinin Ivory Creek +8.3 pts higher in Harlin gap steady
30.8% 14th pct 22.5% 5th pct
Bachelor+ in Harlinin Ivory Creek +1.4 pts higher in Harlin gap steady
11.1% 35th pct 9.8% 28th pct
Schools/1k kids in Harlinin Ivory Creek
26.32 92nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Harlinin Ivory Creek +1 more in Harlin
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Harlinin Ivory Creek
20 5th pct —
ICSEA in Harlinin Ivory Creek
962 33rd pct —

Highest year of school

27.2% Year 10 +5.3 pts ▸ 32.5%
30.8% Year 12 ◂ +8.3 pts 22.5%
19.5% Year 9 or below +3.0 pts ▸ 22.5%
4.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.5 pts 31.8%
10.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.5 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.7% Bachelor degree +4.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
4.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.8% Management & commerce +25.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
13.7% Education ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Engineering & related +2.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.8% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Society & culture ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$65 higher in Harlin gap narrowing
$550 18th pct $485 11th pct
Household income in Harlinin Ivory Creek even gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$167 higher in Ivory Creek gap narrowing
$1,208 12th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Harlinin Ivory Creek +7.0 pts higher in Harlin gap widening
7.0% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Harlinin Ivory Creek
11.6% 35th pct —

Household income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.7 pts 27.8%
27.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
26.1% Under $650 ◂ +9.4 pts 16.7%
11.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.0% Under $650 +17.9 pts ▸ 65.9%
23.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.3 pts 17.1%
10.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Harlinin Ivory Creek +15.7 pts higher in Ivory Creek
25.1% 31st pct 40.8% 90th pct
Mental health in Harlinin Ivory Creek +1.5 pts higher in Harlin
7.6% 45th pct 6.1% 31st pct
Needs assistance in Harlinin Ivory Creek +8.3 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap widening
1.9% 24th pct 10.2% 90th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Asthma +16.0 pts ▸ 24.5%
11.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.7 pts 8.2%
5.2% Other condition +5.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.6% Mental health ◂ +1.5 pts 6.1%
5.2% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Cancer ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.5% None ◂ +16.7 pts 38.8%
17.5% One condition +13.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
6.6% Two conditions +5.6 pts ▸ 12.2%
3.3% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Harlinin Ivory Creek +6.7 pts higher in Harlin gap widening
14.0% 30th pct 7.3% 8th pct
Unpaid carers in Harlinin Ivory Creek +13.9 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap widening
10.5% 28th pct 24.4% 96th pct
Unpaid child care in Harlinin Ivory Creek +2.4 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
29.2% 70th pct 26.8% 58th pct
Defence service in Harlinin Ivory Creek +7.5 pts higher in Ivory Creek
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 90th pct
Housework 15h+ in Harlinin Ivory Creek +6.9 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap widening
32.2% 86th pct 39.0% 94th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Harlinin Ivory Creek +6 larger in Harlin
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Harlinin Ivory Creek +16 yrs older in Ivory Creek
36 yrs 74th pct 52 yrs 89th pct
Median income in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$350 higher in Harlin
$700 56th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$624 higher in Harlin
$1,999 62nd pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Harlinin Ivory Creek +0.2 larger in Ivory Creek gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Harlinin Ivory Creek +4.9 pts higher in Ivory Creek gap narrowing
8.3% 35th pct 13.2% 63rd pct
Living alone in Harlinin Ivory Creek
23.2% 48th pct —

Family composition

52.2% Couples with children ◂ +10.1 pts 42.1%
38.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.0 pts 34.2%
8.3% One-parent families +4.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Other families +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Household size

43.5% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.2% 1 person ◂ +6.5 pts 16.7%
15.9% 3 people +0.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.1% 5 people ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% 4 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$1 higher in Ivory Creek
$240 37th pct $241 37th pct
Mortgage in Harlinin Ivory Creek +$108 higher in Harlin gap steady
$1,300 29th pct $1,192 23rd pct
People / bedroom in Harlinin Ivory Creek +0.10 higher in Ivory Creek gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Harlinin Ivory Creek
15.9% 48th pct —
Owned outright in Harlinin Ivory Creek
43.5% 57th pct —
Separate houses in Harlinin Ivory Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Harlinin Ivory Creek
88.4% 74th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

43.5% Owned outright +1.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
31.9% Owned with a mortgage +7.0 pts ▸ 38.9%
15.9% Rented +6.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
5.8% Other tenure ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

101.4% Separate house ◂ +1.4 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

47.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 44.4%
36.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.5 pts 27.8%
15.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

72.7% $200–$349 +27.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
45.5% $350–$549 ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.8% $1,000–$1,799 +25.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
40.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
13.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Harlinin Ivory Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Harlinin Ivory Creek
23.8% 69th pct —
PT commute in Harlinin Ivory Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Harlinin Ivory Creek +5 longer in Ivory Creek
89 62nd pct 94 65th pct
Reach 30 min in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.5% Car (driver) ◂ +21.1 pts 29.4%
23.8% Worked at home ◂ +0.2 pts 23.5%
6.9% Walked ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
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

47.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.5 pts 22.7%
16.7% 1 vehicle +24.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
20.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.2 pts 13.6%
15.3% 4 or more ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Harlinin Ivory Creek +14.8 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
35.7% 67th pct 20.9% 17th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Harlinin Ivory Creek +4.7 pts higher in Harlin
4.7% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Harlinin Ivory Creek +11.4 pts higher in Harlin gap narrowing
62.6% 57th pct 51.2% 24th pct
Full-time in Harlinin Ivory Creek
50.5% 17th pct —

Industries people work in

21.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.0 pts ▸ 58.8%
9.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Construction ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Retail trade ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Rental & real estate ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Manufacturing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Professional & technical ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Labourers +21.4 pts ▸ 35.3%
32.7% Managers ◂ +9.1 pts 23.5%
5.9% Technicians & trades +23.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
4.0% Clerical & administrative +13.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
9.9% Professionals ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Community & personal service ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Harlinin Ivory Creek +0.5 higher in Harlin
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Harlinin Ivory Creek +0.5 more in Harlin
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Harlinin Ivory Creek +18.1 pts higher in Harlin
18.1% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Harlinin Ivory Creek +18.3 pts higher in Harlin
18.3% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Harlinin Ivory Creek +14.2 more in Harlin
14.2 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Harlinin Ivory Creek even
0 19th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Harlinin Ivory Creek +7.1 pts higher in Ivory Creek
9.1% 76th pct 16.2% 94th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Harlin vs Ivory Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31297/harlin/vs/SAL31420/ivory-creek