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Johnstown vs Moffatdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Johnstown profile · Moffatdale profile

Johnstown Moffatdale

Moffatdale and Johnstown are nearby rural areas in Queensland with very different family and social profiles. Johnstown has a much younger feel, with 30.4% of its population being children under 15 compared to 18.3% in Moffatdale. This is consistent with a much higher share of one-parent families in Johnstown (31.3% versus 8.1%) and a far higher rate of people caring for children unpaid (39.4% versus 17.5%). Moffatdale is more established in terms of infrastructure, with two schools within 3 km and more homes within walking distance of a school, whereas Johnstown has none.

Both areas sit near the national figure for children under 15, though Johnstown's share is far above the Australian average. They are similarly car-dependent and share very similar typical weekly personal incomes, with Moffatdale at $586 and Johnstown at $575. While Moffatdale has more seniors and a higher share of residents born overseas, Johnstown has a higher share of people with no religion.

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Where they differ most

Population: 211 larger in Moffatdale One-parent: 23.2 pts higher in Johnstown Unpaid child care: 21.9 pts higher in Johnstown Needs assistance: 7.0 pts higher in Moffatdale People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Moffatdale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Johnstownin Moffatdale +211 larger in Moffatdale gap widening
46 26th pct 257 58th pct
Median age in Johnstownin Moffatdale +3 yrs older in Johnstown gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Johnstownin Moffatdale +4.4 pts higher in Johnstown gap steady
8.7% 86th pct 4.3% 69th pct
Aged 65+ in Johnstownin Moffatdale +8.2 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
21.7% 63rd pct 30.0% 86th pct
Under 15 in Johnstownin Moffatdale +12.1 pts higher in Johnstown gap steady
30.4% 95th pct 18.3% 58th pct
De facto in Johnstownin Moffatdale +8.7 pts higher in Johnstown gap steady
17.2% 80th pct 8.6% 24th pct

Age structure

30.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.1 pts 18.3%
30.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.9 pts 24.5%
21.7% Seniors (65+) +8.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
8.7% Young adults (25–44) +7.3 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Marital status

51.5% Married +0.8 pts ▸ 52.4%
9.1% Never married +11.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
9.1% Divorced +8.4 pts ▸ 17.5%
12.1% Separated ◂ +10.2 pts 1.9%
0.0% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Johnstown Moffatdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Johnstownin Moffatdale +6.2 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.2% 26th pct

Country of birth

80.4% Australia ◂ +3.4 pts 77.0%
0.0% England +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
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

43.5% English ◂ +8.1 pts 35.4%
21.7% Australian +10.6 pts ▸ 32.3%
23.9% Scottish ◂ +15.4 pts 8.6%
8.7% German +6.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.9% Irish ◂ +0.4 pts 10.5%
0.0% Dutch +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Chinese +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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 Johnstownin Moffatdale +2.3 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 42nd pct
Limited English in Johnstownin Moffatdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

80.4% English only ◂ +1.4 pts 79.0%
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 Johnstownin Moffatdale +13.4 pts higher in Johnstown gap steady
39.1% 45th pct 25.7% 16th pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +1.0 pts 49.0%
39.1% No religion ◂ +13.4 pts 25.7%
21.7% Not stated +1.2 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Islam +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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 Johnstownin Moffatdale +5.9 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
20.6% 3rd pct 26.4% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in Johnstownin Moffatdale +8.5 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.5% 24th pct
Schools/1k kids in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 21.28 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Johnstownin Moffatdale +2 more in Moffatdale
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 123 29th pct
ICSEA in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 713 0th pct

Highest year of school

23.5% Year 10 +7.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
20.6% Year 12 +5.9 pts ▸ 26.4%
11.8% Year 9 or below +0.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
8.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.5 pts 5.3%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.4 pts 33.0%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.8 pts 7.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +13.2 pts 3.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Education +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Society & culture +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Information technology +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Health +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$11 higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $586 23rd pct
Household income in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$166 higher in Johnstown gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $959 12th pct
Family income in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$78 higher in Johnstown gap narrowing
$1,291 14th pct $1,213 12th pct
High earners in Johnstownin Moffatdale +6.5 pts higher in Johnstown gap steady
12.1% 70th pct 5.7% 36th pct
High-income homes in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 6.6% 20th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +47.3 pts ▸ 47.3%
0.0% Under $650 +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Personal income distribution

45.5% Under $650 ◂ +5.4 pts 40.1%
21.2% $650–$1,499 +4.7 pts ▸ 25.9%
21.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 6.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Johnstownin Moffatdale +3.7 pts higher in Moffatdale
23.9% 26th pct 27.6% 44th pct
Mental health in Johnstownin Moffatdale +1.1 pts higher in Johnstown
10.9% 75th pct 9.7% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Johnstownin Moffatdale +7.0 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Arthritis +0.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.0% Asthma ◂ +6.0 pts 7.0%
10.9% Mental health ◂ +1.1 pts 9.7%
6.5% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 5.4%
0.0% Heart disease +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Stroke +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.8% None +5.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
10.9% One condition +3.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
6.5% Two conditions +2.0 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.5% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Johnstownin Moffatdale +9.8 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
9.1% 11th pct 18.9% 54th pct
Unpaid carers in Johnstownin Moffatdale +16.4 pts higher in Johnstown gap widening
27.3% 100th pct 10.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Johnstownin Moffatdale +21.9 pts higher in Johnstown gap narrowing
39.4% 92nd pct 17.5% 18th pct
Defence service in Johnstownin Moffatdale +4.7 pts higher in Moffatdale
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 77th pct
Housework 15h+ in Johnstownin Moffatdale +5.9 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
18.2% 19th pct 24.1% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Johnstownin Moffatdale +7 larger in Moffatdale
4 46th pct 11 60th pct
Median age in Johnstownin Moffatdale +15 yrs older in Moffatdale
14 yrs 10th pct 29 yrs 60th pct
Median income in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$225 higher in Johnstown
$575 43rd pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$100 higher in Moffatdale
$1,024 19th pct $1,124 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Johnstownin Moffatdale +0.3 larger in Johnstown gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Johnstownin Moffatdale +23.2 pts higher in Johnstown gap widening
31.3% 99th pct 8.1% 33rd pct
Living alone in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 37.4% 88th pct

Family composition

40.6% Couples with children +11.5 pts ▸ 52.2%
34.4% Couples without children +5.4 pts ▸ 39.8%
31.3% One-parent families ◂ +23.2 pts 8.1%
9.4% Other families ◂ +6.3 pts 3.1%

Household size

58.8% 2 people ◂ +21.5 pts 37.4%
23.5% 1 person +13.8 pts ▸ 37.4%
0.0% 3 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 4 people +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 5 people +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$35 higher in Johnstown
$265 45th pct $230 34th pct
Mortgage in Johnstownin Moffatdale +$890 higher in Johnstown
$1,896 66th pct $1,006 15th pct
People / bedroom in Johnstownin Moffatdale +0.20 higher in Moffatdale gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 8.8% 23rd pct
Owned outright in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 68.1% 98th pct
Separate houses in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 91.2% 35th pct
3+ bedrooms in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 54.9% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.2% Owned outright +27.0 pts ▸ 68.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
17.6% Rented ◂ +8.9 pts 8.8%
17.6% Other tenure ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

70.6% Separate house +20.6 pts ▸ 91.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

23.5% 3 bedrooms +16.0 pts ▸ 39.6%
35.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.9 pts 15.4%
23.5% 5 or more ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Studio / none +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
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%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 16.3% 49th pct
PT commute in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

61.5% Car (driver) ◂ +5.0 pts 56.5%
46.2% Worked at home ◂ +29.8 pts 16.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
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

58.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +29.2 pts 29.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +40.7 pts ▸ 40.7%
17.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.6 pts 12.1%
17.6% 4 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 15.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Johnstownin Moffatdale +8.2 pts higher in Johnstown gap widening
47.8% 89th pct 39.6% 77th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Johnstownin Moffatdale +6.4 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
39.4% 9th pct 45.8% 14th pct
Full-time in Johnstownin Moffatdale
— 67.4% 85th pct

Industries people work in

53.8% Construction ◂ +44.1 pts 9.8%
38.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.6 pts 22.8%
38.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Retail trade ◂ +21.0 pts 9.8%
23.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.4 pts 8.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Education & training +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other services +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.1% Managers +11.7 pts ▸ 34.8%
30.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +23.2 pts 7.6%
0.0% Labourers +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Professionals +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Sales workers +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Johnstownin Moffatdale +0.4 higher in Moffatdale
0.0 0th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Johnstownin Moffatdale +0.6 more in Moffatdale
0.0 0th pct 0.6 54th pct
15-min city in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Johnstownin Moffatdale +59.1 pts higher in Moffatdale
0.0% 0th pct 59.1% 78th pct
Walk to a park in Johnstownin Moffatdale +2.0 pts higher in Moffatdale
0.0% 0th pct 2.0% 39th pct
Walk to health in Johnstownin Moffatdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Johnstownin Moffatdale +11.7 more in Moffatdale
0.0 0th pct 11.7 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Johnstownin Moffatdale +1 higher in Moffatdale
0 9th pct 1 54th pct
Mean slope in Johnstownin Moffatdale +4.2 pts higher in Johnstown
8.9% 75th pct 4.7% 38th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Johnstown vs Moffatdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31448/johnstown/vs/SAL31870/moffatdale