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Kelsey Creek vs Lake Proserpine

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Kelsey Creek profile · Lake Proserpine profile

Kelsey Creek Lake Proserpine

Kelsey Creek and Lake Proserpine are two rural Queensland areas with very different profiles. Kelsey Creek is a more active community where the typical resident is 42, while Lake Proserpine is sparsely populated and far older, with a typical age of 64. There are also large gaps in wealth and housing; typical weekly household incomes are far higher in Kelsey Creek at $1,937 compared to $1,199 in Lake Proserpine. Homes in Kelsey Creek are also more crowded, with 2.6 people per home compared to just 1.3 in Lake Proserpine.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and lack basic amenities within walking distance. They are also very similar in their typical weekly family incomes, which sit around $2,200. These two neighbours have seen their profiles diverge, with the gap in typical ages widening to 22 years.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Lake Proserpine Population: 151 larger in Kelsey Creek People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Kelsey Creek Rent: $135 higher in Kelsey Creek Household size: 1.3 larger in Kelsey Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +151 larger in Kelsey Creek gap widening
157 49th pct 6 4th pct
Median age in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +22 yrs older in Lake Proserpine gap widening
42 yrs 38th pct 64 yrs 99th pct
First Nations in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
21.7% 63rd pct —
Under 15 in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
26.8% 90th pct —
De facto in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
14.0% 64th pct —

Age structure

26.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
26.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
21.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.9% Married ◂ +6.9 pts 50.0%
21.1% Never married +28.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Separated ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
7.6% 32nd pct —

Country of birth

88.5% Australia +11.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.7% England ◂ +5.7 pts 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

51.6% English +48.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.5% Australian +3.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.9% Scottish ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% German ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Irish ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
1.9% 39th pct —
Limited English in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

91.7% English only +8.3 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 Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
43.3% 59th pct —

Religious affiliation

49.7% Christianity ◂ +49.7 pts 0.0%
43.3% No religion ◂ +43.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Not stated ◂ +8.3 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

Year 12 in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
38.8% 33rd pct —
Bachelor+ in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
10.6% 32nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +1 more in Kelsey Creek
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
577 81st pct —
ICSEA in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
968 36th pct —

Highest year of school

38.8% Year 12 +11.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.5% Year 10 ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.1% Certificate III / IV +105.9 pts ▸ 150.0%
22.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
10.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
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

22.0% Engineering & related ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
20.3% Management & commerce ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
15.3% Health ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Architecture & building ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +$241 higher in Kelsey Creek gap narrowing
$853 67th pct $612 26th pct
Household income in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +$738 higher in Kelsey Creek gap widening
$1,937 72nd pct $1,199 25th pct
Family income in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +$28 higher in Lake Proserpine
$2,222 70th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —
High-income homes in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
12.3% 38th pct —

Household income distribution

42.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
21.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Under $650 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% Under $650 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
11.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
30.6% 59th pct —
Mental health in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
5.1% 25th pct —
Needs assistance in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
7.0% 74th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Diabetes ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Asthma ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Heart disease ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.1% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.4% None ◂ +62.4 pts 0.0%
17.8% One condition ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
19.5% 57th pct —
Unpaid carers in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
11.4% 36th pct —
Unpaid child care in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
39.8% 93rd pct —
Defence service in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
31.7% 84th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
73 yrs 100th pct —
Median income in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
$350 12th pct —
Household income in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +1.3 larger in Kelsey Creek gap widening
2.6 57th pct 1.3 0th pct
One-parent in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
13.0% 62nd pct —
Living alone in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
19.3% 34th pct —

Household size

19.3% 1 person +30.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.6% 2 people ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
21.1% 4 people ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
10.5% 5 people ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% 3 people ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +$135 higher in Kelsey Creek
$215 29th pct $80 3rd pct
Mortgage in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
$1,474 40th pct —
People / bedroom in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +0.20 higher in Kelsey Creek gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
5.3% 12th pct —
Owned outright in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
36.8% 38th pct —
Separate houses in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
80.7% 53rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

36.8% Owned outright +13.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Other tenure ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
5.3% Rented ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
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

52.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 50.0%
0.0% Studio / none +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% 5 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
13.3% 39th pct —
PT commute in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.9% Car (driver) ◂ +63.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Worked at home ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.8% Walked ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +43.9 pts 0.0%
21.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 or more ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
29.7% 45th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
3.5% 49th pct —
Participation in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
69.9% 81st pct —
Full-time in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine
62.7% 72nd pct —

Industries people work in

30.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
8.4% Construction ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.0% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Education & training ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Other services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Rental & real estate ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Mining ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Retail trade ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Professional & technical ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

26.5% Managers ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.0% Labourers ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.8% Professionals ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Sales workers ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +3.4 pts higher in Kelsey Creek
3.4% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +320.6 more in Lake Proserpine
12.7 48th pct 333.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine even
0 27th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in Kelsey Creekin Lake Proserpine +2.6 pts higher in Lake Proserpine
4.0% 29th pct 6.6% 60th pct

Compare Kelsey Creek with nearby areas

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Compare Lake Proserpine with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kelsey Creek vs Lake Proserpine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31498/kelsey-creek/vs/SAL31619/lake-proserpine