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Iron Range vs Lockhart River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 38 km apart · Iron Range profile · Lockhart River profile

Iron Range Lockhart River

Lockhart River and Iron Range are nearby Queensland areas with very different populations. Lockhart River is a young community where 26.9% of residents are children and 78.4% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It has a typical resident age of 27 and many households are large, with 3.4 people per home. In contrast, Iron Range is sparsely populated and much older, with a typical age of 56 and 23.3% of people aged 65 and over. Weekly personal incomes are far higher in Iron Range, where the usual amount is $966 compared to $420 in Lockhart River.

Both areas have typical weekly household incomes that sit close to each other, at around $1,060. They are also similar in their lack of nearby public transport and health services. While Lockhart River has far more people using another language at home (64.7% compared to 0.0%), Iron Range has a far higher share of people born overseas at 20.0%. These two places also differ in their education levels, with Year 12 completion far higher in Iron Range at 56.7%.

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Where they differ most

Population: 610 larger in Lockhart River Median age: 29 yrs older in Iron Range First Nations: 78.4 pts higher in Lockhart River Under 15: 26.9 pts higher in Lockhart River Other language: 64.7 pts higher in Lockhart River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +610 larger in Lockhart River gap narrowing
30 19th pct 640 68th pct
Median age in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +29 yrs older in Iron Range gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +78.4 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 78.4% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +17.1 pts higher in Iron Range
23.3% 70th pct 6.3% 9th pct
Under 15 in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +26.9 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 26.9% 90th pct
De facto in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +24.1 pts higher in Lockhart River
12.5% 53rd pct 36.6% 100th pct

Age structure

33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.5 pts 19.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
13.3% Young adults (25–44) +13.2 pts ▸ 26.6%
23.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.1 pts 6.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%

Marital status

33.3% Never married +51.7 pts ▸ 85.0%
40.0% Married ◂ +34.2 pts 5.8%
30.0% Separated ◂ +27.6 pts 2.4%
10.0% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 3.9%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Iron Range Lockhart River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +17.5 pts higher in Iron Range
20.0% 76th pct 2.5% 12th pct

Country of birth

46.7% Australia +39.3 pts ▸ 85.9%
13.3% New Zealand ◂ +12.7 pts 0.6%
0.0% England +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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

30.0% English ◂ +25.6 pts 4.4%
26.7% Australian ◂ +22.4 pts 4.2%
10.0% German ◂ +8.4 pts 1.6%
0.0% Irish +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Scottish +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +64.7 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 64.7% 100th pct
Limited English in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +1.7 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 83rd pct

Language used at home

60.0% English only ◂ +36.9 pts 23.1%
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 Iron Rangein Lockhart River +26.2 pts higher in Iron Range
46.7% 70th pct 20.5% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

13.3% Christianity +52.1 pts ▸ 65.5%
46.7% No religion ◂ +26.2 pts 20.5%
30.0% Not stated ◂ +17.7 pts 12.3%
0.0% Other religions +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +33.7 pts higher in Iron Range
56.7% 75th pct 23.0% 5th pct
Bachelor+ in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +4.9 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 12th pct
Schools/1k kids in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 5.81 62nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
141 31st pct 141 31st pct
ICSEA in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
635 0th pct 635 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.7% Year 12 ◂ +33.7 pts 23.0%
23.3% Year 10 +5.0 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
13.3% Year 11 +3.3 pts ▸ 16.6%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.6 pts 18.4%
12.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.8 pts 8.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +14.9 pts 5.1%
20.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Society & culture ◂ +10.3 pts 5.7%
0.0% Education +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
12.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.5 pts 2.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Health +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +$546 higher in Iron Range gap widening
$966 79th pct $420 5th pct
Household income in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +$4 higher in Lockhart River gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,066 17th pct
Family income in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +$440 higher in Iron Range
$1,399 21st pct $959 5th pct
High earners in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +5.4 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 34th pct
High-income homes in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 7.1% 21st pct

Household income distribution

38.9% $650–$1,499 +1.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
27.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 18.7%
16.7% Under $650 +10.4 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Personal income distribution

10.0% Under $650 +47.2 pts ▸ 57.2%
36.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.2 pts 16.5%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 7.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +2.8 pts higher in Lockhart River
10.0% 1st pct 12.8% 4th pct
Mental health in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +2.0 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 2.0% 11th pct
Needs assistance in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +1.4 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 22nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis ◂ +9.2 pts 0.8%
0.0% Diabetes +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Mental health +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Other condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Asthma +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.3% None +15.7 pts ▸ 69.1%
10.0% One condition even 10.0%
0.0% Two conditions +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Three or more +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +17.8 pts higher in Iron Range
23.3% 72nd pct 5.6% 5th pct
Unpaid carers in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +5.1 pts higher in Iron Range
10.0% 25th pct 4.9% 9th pct
Unpaid child care in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +24.8 pts higher in Lockhart River
13.3% 11th pct 38.1% 91st pct
Defence service in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +3.2 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 59th pct
Housework 15h+ in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +11.4 pts higher in Lockhart River
10.0% 7th pct 21.4% 34th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +502 larger in Lockhart River
0 0th pct 502 87th pct
Median age in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 19.4% 10th pct
Unemployment in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 41.2% 100th pct
Median income in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— $365 13th pct
Household income in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— $933 16th pct
Indigenous language in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 80.1% 99th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +2.0 larger in Lockhart River gap widening
1.4 0th pct 3.4 93rd pct
One-parent in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 36.7% 100th pct
Living alone in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 21.3% 42nd pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +88.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Couples with children +45.2 pts ▸ 45.2%
0.0% One-parent families +36.7 pts ▸ 36.7%
0.0% Other families +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Household size

66.7% 1 person ◂ +45.4 pts 21.3%
27.8% 2 people ◂ +3.9 pts 23.9%
0.0% 6 or more +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% 3 people +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% 5 people +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% 4 people +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— $125 10th pct
Mortgage in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
$1,000 14th pct —
People / bedroom in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +0.20 higher in Lockhart River gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 74.8% 100th pct
Owned outright in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 11.0% 3rd pct
Separate houses in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 94.2% 42nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 66.5% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +74.8 pts ▸ 74.8%
27.8% Owned outright ◂ +16.8 pts 11.0%
22.2% Other tenure ◂ +16.4 pts 5.8%
16.7% Not stated ◂ +14.1 pts 2.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

50.0% Separate house +44.2 pts ▸ 94.2%
16.7% Other dwelling ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +39.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
16.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.3 pts 8.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 37.9% 100th pct
Work from home in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

30.8% Car (driver) +10.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.8% Walked ◂ +1.6 pts 29.2%
30.8% Worked at home ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.0 pts 38.6%
26.7% No vehicle +11.3 pts ▸ 37.9%
26.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.2 pts 14.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +3.0 pts higher in Iron Range
20.0% 15th pct 17.0% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +33.5 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 33.5% 100th pct
Participation in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +12.9 pts higher in Iron Range
66.7% 72nd pct 53.7% 29th pct
Full-time in Iron Rangein Lockhart River
— 60.7% 63rd pct

Industries people work in

53.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Public administration & safety +25.1 pts ▸ 48.2%
23.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.7 pts 5.4%
0.0% Education & training +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Construction +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.2% Managers ◂ +38.4 pts 7.7%
38.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.4 pts 16.1%
0.0% Professionals +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Sales workers +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +1.7 higher in Lockhart River
0.8 57th pct 2.4 69th pct
Types ≤15 min in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +2.1 more in Lockhart River
0.8 58th pct 2.9 71st pct
15-min city in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +95.3 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 95.3% 97th pct
Walk to transit in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +95.3 pts higher in Lockhart River
0.0% 0th pct 95.3% 96th pct
Walk to a park in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +42.2 pts higher in Iron Range
42.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +524.0 more in Iron Range
533.3 100th pct 9.4 40th pct
Intersections/km² in Iron Rangein Lockhart River even
0 13th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Iron Rangein Lockhart River +7.5 pts higher in Iron Range
13.0% 89th pct 5.4% 47th pct

Compare Iron Range with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Iron Range vs Lockhart River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31407/iron-range/vs/SAL31673/lockhart-river