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Kooroongarra vs Rocky Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Kooroongarra profile · Rocky Creek profile

Kooroongarra Rocky Creek

Kooroongarra and Rocky Creek (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Kooroongarra has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (11.1% compared to 0.0%) and an older population, with the typical resident aged 55. In contrast, Rocky Creek (Qld) is far more family-oriented, with 22.9% of people being children under 15, compared to none in Kooroongarra. Rocky Creek (Qld) also has more people born overseas (11.4%) and a higher share of residents who finished Year 12 (50.0%).

Both areas share a typical weekly household income that sits near the national figure, with Kooroongarra at $1,624 and Rocky Creek (Qld) at $2,083. They are also identical in several ways, including having no residents with a bachelor degree or higher and no one using public transport to get to work. While they are similar in size and population, they differ sharply in health and volunteering, as Kooroongarra has far more people with a long-term health condition and Rocky Creek (Qld) has far more volunteers.

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Where they differ most

De facto: 30.6 pts higher in Kooroongarra Volunteering: 27.8 pts higher in Rocky Creek Participation: 25.6 pts higher in Rocky Creek Under 15: 22.9 pts higher in Rocky Creek First Nations: 11.1 pts higher in Kooroongarra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +10 larger in Kooroongarra gap narrowing
45 26th pct 35 21st pct
Median age in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +6 yrs older in Kooroongarra gap steady
55 yrs 86th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +11.1 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap widening
11.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +10.2 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap widening
24.4% 73rd pct 14.3% 30th pct
Under 15 in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +22.9 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.9% 83rd pct
De facto in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +30.6 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap widening
30.6% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

51.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +19.7 pts 31.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +34.3 pts ▸ 34.3%
24.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.2 pts 14.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
13.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.9% Married +27.8 pts ▸ 76.7%
33.3% Never married ◂ +13.3 pts 20.0%
15.6% Divorced ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kooroongarra Rocky Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +11.4 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.4% 50th pct

Country of birth

91.1% Australia ◂ +2.5 pts 88.6%
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

35.6% Australian ◂ +1.3 pts 34.3%
35.6% English ◂ +7.0 pts 28.6%
11.1% Irish +17.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
11.1% Scottish +17.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
6.7% German +1.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Filipino +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
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 Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.4% English only +18.4 pts ▸ 102.9%
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 Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +6.3 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap widening
17.8% 7th pct 11.4% 1st pct

Religious affiliation

60.0% Christianity +37.1 pts ▸ 97.1%
24.4% Not stated ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
17.8% No religion ◂ +6.3 pts 11.4%
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 Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +17.4 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
32.6% 18th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.6% Year 12 +17.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.2% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 36.7%
14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 10.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.7 pts 40.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
16.7% Engineering & related +23.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
22.2% Agriculture & environment +4.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
22.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Architecture & building ◂ +16.7 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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +$121 higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
$828 63rd pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +$459 higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
$1,624 56th pct $2,083 79th pct
Family income in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +$251 higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
$1,624 34th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +12.2 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap widening
22.2% 91st pct 10.0% 60th pct
High-income homes in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

18.2% $1,500–$2,999 +11.2 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.1% $650–$1,499 +8.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.8% Under $650 ◂ +21.1 pts 16.7%
22.2% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 23.3%
8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +42.2 pts higher in Kooroongarra
42.2% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.8% Arthritis ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
15.6% Asthma ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
11.1% Diabetes ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Other condition ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Cancer ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +41.6 pts ▸ 97.1%
22.2% One condition ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
8.9% Two conditions ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +27.8 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
8.9% 11th pct 36.7% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +11.1 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap steady
8.9% 19th pct 20.0% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +17.8 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
8.9% 6th pct 26.7% 57th pct
Defence service in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +3.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
33.3% 87th pct 36.7% 91st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +5 larger in Kooroongarra
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
48 yrs 86th pct —
Median income in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +0.6 larger in Rocky Creek gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
22.7% 47th pct —

Family composition

78.1% Couples without children ◂ +59.9 pts 18.2%
12.5% Couples with children +51.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% Other families +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

59.1% 2 people ◂ +6.1 pts 52.9%
22.7% 1 person +6.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
— $108 7th pct
Mortgage in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
$2,167 80th pct —
People / bedroom in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
40.9% 49th pct —
Separate houses in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
50.0% 9th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

40.9% Owned outright ◂ +11.5 pts 29.4%
22.7% Other tenure ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% Owned with a mortgage +4.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

27.3% 3 bedrooms +2.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
22.7% 4 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
22.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +7.4 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
25.9% 74th pct 33.3% 86th pct
PT commute in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

74.1% Car (driver) ◂ +22.2 pts 51.9%
25.9% Worked at home +7.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.5% Walked ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

40.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.3 pts 17.6%
31.8% 4 or more ◂ +14.2 pts 17.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
22.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.1 pts 17.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +2.2 pts higher in Kooroongarra gap narrowing
17.8% 12th pct 15.6% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +25.6 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
64.4% 64th pct 90.0% 100th pct
Full-time in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even gap narrowing
59.3% 56th pct 59.3% 56th pct

Industries people work in

29.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +22.2 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% Construction +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
18.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Mining ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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%

Occupations people work in

25.9% Managers +14.8 pts ▸ 40.7%
22.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
14.8% Labourers ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
11.1% Machinery operators & drivers even 11.1%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek even
0 15th pct 0 20th pct
Mean slope in Kooroongarrain Rocky Creek +0.7 pts higher in Kooroongarra
4.4% 34th pct 3.6% 23rd pct

Compare Kooroongarra with nearby areas

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Compare Rocky Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kooroongarra vs Rocky Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31573/kooroongarra/vs/SAL32456/rocky-creek