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Headington Hill vs Spring Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.0 km apart · Headington Hill profile · Spring Creek profile

Headington Hill Spring Creek

Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) and Headington Hill are two sparsely populated neighbours in Queensland. Headington Hill has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 55 compared to 45 in Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld). Residents in Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) are more likely to have a university degree, at 16.1%, while only 4.2% of people in Headington Hill do. Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) also has more children under 15 (21.5%) and a higher typical weekly household income of $1,520, compared to $1,178 in Headington Hill.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very quiet places with no public transport stops or walkable amenities. They are effectively alike in other ways, such as having a similar share of people born overseas and almost identical unemployment rates of 0.0%. While Headington Hill has far more renters, with 25.8% of households renting compared to 11.8% in Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld), the typical rent in Headington Hill is also far higher at $350 a week.

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Where they differ most

Population: 108 larger in Spring Creek First Nations: 5.1 pts higher in Spring Creek Median age: 10 yrs older in Headington Hill Living alone: 14.7 pts higher in Spring Creek Renting: 14.0 pts higher in Headington Hill

Demographics & Identity

Population in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +108 larger in Spring Creek gap narrowing
87 38th pct 195 53rd pct
Median age in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +10 yrs older in Headington Hill gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +5.1 pts higher in Spring Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 74th pct
Aged 65+ in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +9.1 pts higher in Headington Hill gap widening
27.6% 81st pct 18.5% 49th pct
Under 15 in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +8.9 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
12.6% 25th pct 21.5% 77th pct
De facto in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +1.0 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
7.9% 21st pct 9.0% 26th pct

Age structure

14.9% Older adults (45–64) +16.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
27.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.1 pts 18.5%
21.8% Young adults (25–44) +1.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
12.6% Children (0–14) +8.9 pts ▸ 21.5%
8.0% Youth (15–24) +0.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Marital status

58.3% Married +4.4 pts ▸ 62.7%
33.3% Never married ◂ +9.7 pts 23.6%
11.1% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 10.6%
0.0% Widowed +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Separated +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Age & sex structure

Headington Hill Spring Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +0.1 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
5.7% 24th pct 5.6% 24th pct

Country of birth

77.0% Australia +10.2 pts ▸ 87.2%
8.0% New Zealand ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

31.0% Australian +25.4 pts ▸ 56.4%
41.4% English ◂ +11.1 pts 30.3%
17.2% Irish ◂ +7.0 pts 10.3%
13.8% Scottish ◂ +4.6 pts 9.2%
11.5% German ◂ +3.3 pts 8.2%
4.6% Filipino ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dutch +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.4% English only +7.5 pts ▸ 94.9%
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

No religion in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +8.1 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
36.8% 39th pct 28.7% 21st pct

Religious affiliation

50.6% Christianity +12.5 pts ▸ 63.1%
36.8% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 28.7%
12.6% Not stated ◂ +5.0 pts 7.7%
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 Headington Hillin Spring Creek +4.6 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
44.7% 49th pct 49.4% 61st pct
Bachelor+ in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +12.0 pts higher in Spring Creek gap widening
4.2% 10th pct 16.1% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +278 larger in Spring Creek
32 11th pct 310 49th pct
ICSEA in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +86 higher in Headington Hill
1,051 79th pct 965 35th pct

Highest year of school

44.7% Year 12 +4.6 pts ▸ 49.4%
35.5% Year 10 ◂ +6.3 pts 29.2%
9.2% Year 9 or below +1.2 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Year 11 +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 37.4%
6.8% Bachelor degree +19.4 pts ▸ 26.3%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 14.1%
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

27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +11.1 pts 16.2%
18.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Education +3.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Health +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
9.1% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
9.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 3.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$225 higher in Spring Creek gap widening
$462 9th pct $687 38th pct
Household income in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$342 higher in Spring Creek gap widening
$1,178 24th pct $1,520 49th pct
Family income in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$625 higher in Spring Creek gap widening
$1,208 12th pct $1,833 46th pct
High earners in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +7.5 pts higher in Spring Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 47th pct
High-income homes in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +6.6 pts higher in Spring Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 20th pct

Household income distribution

12.9% $1,500–$2,999 +25.3 pts ▸ 38.2%
22.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.2 pts 22.4%
9.7% Under $650 +3.5 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

68.1% Under $650 ◂ +27.1 pts 41.0%
23.6% $650–$1,499 +3.7 pts ▸ 27.3%
8.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +10.3 pts higher in Spring Creek
18.4% 12th pct 28.7% 49th pct
Mental health in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +0.8 pts higher in Spring Creek
6.9% 38th pct 7.7% 46th pct
Needs assistance in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +0.1 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
5.7% 63rd pct 5.6% 62nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Other condition +1.1 pts ▸ 10.3%
3.4% Arthritis +4.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.4% Cancer +4.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.9% Mental health +0.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.6% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.6% None ◂ +16.1 pts 57.4%
17.2% One condition +4.3 pts ▸ 21.5%
3.4% Two conditions +4.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +4.9 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
12.5% 22nd pct 17.4% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +3.0 pts higher in Headington Hill gap steady
11.1% 34th pct 8.1% 15th pct
Unpaid child care in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +0.9 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
20.8% 29th pct 21.7% 33rd pct
Defence service in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +1.4 pts higher in Headington Hill
3.9% 70th pct 2.5% 48th pct
Housework 15h+ in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +3.5 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
33.3% 87th pct 29.8% 78th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +10 larger in Spring Creek
0 0th pct 10 59th pct
Median age in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +10 yrs older in Headington Hill
46 yrs 84th pct 36 yrs 74th pct
Median income in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$249 higher in Headington Hill
$699 56th pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$374 higher in Spring Creek
$1,875 57th pct $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +0.2 larger in Headington Hill gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +1.9 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
4.5% 21st pct 6.4% 26th pct
Living alone in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +14.7 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
12.9% 13th pct 27.6% 64th pct

Family composition

62.7% Couples with children ◂ +15.3 pts 47.4%
34.3% Couples without children +4.8 pts ▸ 39.1%
4.5% One-parent families +1.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Other families +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Household size

45.2% 2 people +0.9 pts ▸ 46.1%
32.3% 3 people ◂ +13.8 pts 18.4%
12.9% 1 person +14.7 pts ▸ 27.6%
12.9% 4 people +1.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 5 people +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$150 higher in Headington Hill gap widening
$350 71st pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +$74 higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
$1,582 47th pct $1,656 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +14.0 pts higher in Headington Hill gap widening
25.8% 73rd pct 11.8% 33rd pct
Owned outright in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +8.9 pts higher in Headington Hill gap widening
48.4% 72nd pct 39.5% 45th pct
Separate houses in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +5.0 pts higher in Spring Creek gap widening
87.1% 27th pct 92.1% 37th pct
3+ bedrooms in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +3.0 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
80.6% 53rd pct 77.6% 45th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.4% Owned outright ◂ +8.9 pts 39.5%
32.3% Owned with a mortgage +3.3 pts ▸ 35.5%
25.8% Rented ◂ +14.0 pts 11.8%
0.0% Other tenure +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Not stated +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Types of homes

87.1% Separate house +5.0 pts ▸ 92.1%
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

51.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 47.4%
29.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.7 pts 26.3%
9.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.5 pts 9.2%
0.0% Studio / none +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% 5 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Under $200 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +28.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Under $1,000 +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +5.1 pts higher in Headington Hill gap steady
27.9% 77th pct 22.8% 67th pct
PT commute in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +10 longer in Spring Creek
108 74th pct 118 79th pct

How people get to work

48.8% Car (driver) +4.6 pts ▸ 53.5%
27.9% Worked at home ◂ +5.1 pts 22.8%
7.0% Walked ◂ +2.0 pts 5.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.3% 2 vehicles +7.4 pts ▸ 39.7%
29.0% 4 or more ◂ +20.2 pts 8.8%
25.8% 3 vehicles +0.7 pts ▸ 26.5%
22.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.9 pts 14.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +8.5 pts higher in Spring Creek gap narrowing
30.1% 47th pct 38.6% 75th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +3.2 pts higher in Headington Hill gap narrowing
65.3% 67th pct 62.1% 55th pct
Full-time in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +8.4 pts higher in Headington Hill gap widening
69.8% 88th pct 61.4% 66th pct

Industries people work in

39.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.8 pts 27.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.3% Education & training +3.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.6% Construction ◂ +0.7 pts 10.9%
7.0% Professional & technical ◂ +2.0 pts 5.0%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.0 pts 4.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Mining +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Retail trade +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.9% Managers ◂ +5.2 pts 29.7%
23.3% Professionals ◂ +2.5 pts 20.8%
11.6% Technicians & trades +5.2 pts ▸ 16.8%
9.3% Labourers ◂ +1.4 pts 7.9%
7.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.0 pts 5.9%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.0 pts 5.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0 17th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Headington Hillin Spring Creek even
0 24th pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Headington Hillin Spring Creek +3.4 pts higher in Headington Hill
6.7% 60th pct 3.3% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Headington Hill vs Spring Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31309/headington-hill/vs/SAL32622/spring-creek