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Highgrove vs Narko

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Highgrove profile · Narko profile

Highgrove Narko

Highgrove and Narko are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. There are stark differences in income between them; the typical weekly household income in Narko is $1,999, which is far higher than the $899 seen in Highgrove. This gap is even wider for families, who typically earn $2,999 a week in Narko compared to $900 in Highgrove. In contrast, typical weekly rent is far higher in Highgrove at $300, while it is $140 in Narko.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Residents in both areas have the same typical age of 50 years. While Highgrove has a few more walkable amenities per resident, both areas are effectively alike in their lack of public transport and local shops.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Highgrovein Narko +12 larger in Highgrove gap steady
28 18th pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 18
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Highgrovein Narko even gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Highgrovein Narko
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
28.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
25.0% 94th pct

Age structure

39.3% Older adults (45–64) +10.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.9% Youth (15–24) +13.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
28.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

43.5% Married +10.4 pts ▸ 53.8%
21.7% Never married +9.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
21.7% Widowed ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% Divorced ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Highgrovein Narko
10.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%

Country of birth

82.1% Australia +11.6 pts ▸ 93.8%
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

28.6% English +46.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
32.1% Irish +11.6 pts ▸ 43.8%
25.0% German +18.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
32.1% Australian ◂ +13.4 pts 18.8%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +25.0 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Highgrovein Narko
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Highgrovein Narko
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

103.6% English only ◂ +3.6 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

No religion in Highgrovein Narko
35.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%

Religious affiliation

78.6% Christianity +15.2 pts ▸ 93.8%
35.7% No religion ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
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

40.0% 37th pct
34.8% 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Highgrovein Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 10 ◂ +30.0 pts 20.0%
40.0% Year 12 even 40.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

72.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +72.7 pts 0.0%
27.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

45.5% Health +14.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
54.5% Society & culture ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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% Education 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 Highgrovein Narko +$509 higher in Narko gap widening
$574 21st pct $1,083 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $574
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
Household income in Highgrovein Narko +$1,100 higher in Narko gap widening
$899 10th pct $1,999 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,149
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
Family income in Highgrovein Narko +$2,099 higher in Narko gap widening
$900 4th pct $2,999 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $2,999
High earners in Highgrovein Narko
0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
26.7% Under $650 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.1% $650–$1,499 +7.0 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
34.8% Under $650 ◂ +11.7 pts 23.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Highgrovein Narko
32.1% 66th pct
Mental health in Highgrovein Narko
28.6% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Highgrovein Narko
10.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

21.4% Asthma +9.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
28.6% Mental health ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Heart disease +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.3% Other condition ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +37.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
28.6% One condition ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.9% Three or more ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Highgrovein Narko
34.8% 90th pct
Unpaid carers in Highgrovein Narko
39.1% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Highgrovein Narko
47.8% 100th pct
Defence service in Highgrovein Narko
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Highgrovein Narko
17.4% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Highgrovein Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
54 yrs 90th pct
Median income in Highgrovein Narko
$350 12th pct
Household income in Highgrovein Narko
$350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Highgrovein Narko +0.4 larger in Highgrove gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
36.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%

Family composition

36.4% One-parent families ◂ +0.6 pts 35.7%
22.7% Couples with children +13.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
31.8% Couples without children ◂ +10.4 pts 21.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.3% 2 people ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.7% 4 people ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% 3 people ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Highgrovein Narko +$160 higher in Highgrove
$300 57th pct $140 12th pct
Mortgage in Highgrovein Narko +$83 higher in Highgrove
$1,083 18th pct $1,000 14th pct
People / bedroom in Highgrovein Narko +0.10 higher in Highgrove gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +20.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
26.7% Rented ◂ +26.7 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

73.3% Separate house +26.7 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

33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 30.0%
20.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 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

PT stops in Highgrovein Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Highgrovein Narko even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Highgrovein Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Highgrovein Narko +13 longer in Narko
129 86th pct 142 88th pct

How people get to work

69.2% Worked at home ◂ +32.9 pts 36.4%
23.1% Car (driver) +13.3 pts ▸ 36.4%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 3 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.0% 1 vehicle +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Highgrovein Narko
25.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Highgrovein Narko
56.5% 37th pct

Industries people work in

92.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +37.8 pts 54.5%
0.0% Construction +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail 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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

53.8% Managers ◂ +17.5 pts 36.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
30.8% Professionals ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Highgrovein Narko +0.0 higher in Highgrove
0.1 35th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Highgrovein Narko +0.0 more in Highgrove
0.1 35th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Highgrovein Narko +1.8 pts higher in Highgrove
6.5% 45th pct 4.7% 44th pct
Walk to health in Highgrovein Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Highgrovein Narko +71.4 more in Highgrove
71.4 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Highgrovein Narko even
0 29th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Highgrovein Narko +1.1 pts higher in Highgrove
11.2% 86th pct 10.2% 81st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Highgrove vs Narko [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31332/highgrove/vs/SAL32108/narko