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Lake Manchester vs Upper Brookfield
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Lake Manchester profile · Upper Brookfield profile
Lake Manchester Upper Brookfield
Upper Brookfield and Lake Manchester are neighbouring areas in Queensland, though they differ greatly in scale. Upper Brookfield is a residential community with a population of 857, while Lake Manchester is sparsely populated with only 17 residents. There are significant gaps in wealth and infrastructure; the typical weekly household income in Upper Brookfield is $2,908, which is well higher than the $2,249 in Lake Manchester. This is reflected in the mortgage costs, with Upper Brookfield's typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,600 being far higher than Lake Manchester's $1,050.
Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as car-dependent places where no one lives within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or health services. They share similar household sizes and a nearly identical typical resident age of around 43 to 44 years. While Upper Brookfield is more connected to the city with a 26-minute drive, Lake Manchester is much more remote, with a drive time of 204 minutes.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
17
12th pct
857
72nd pct
- First area, 2016: 23
- First area, 2021: 17
- Second area, 2011: 655
- Second area, 2016: 785
- Second area, 2021: 857
Median age
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
44 yrs
46th pct
43 yrs
43rd pct
- First area, 2016: 34 yrs
- First area, 2021: 44 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
Age structure
35.3%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +19.7 pts
15.6%
29.4%
Older adults (45–64)
+2.1 pts ▸
31.5%
17.6%
Young adults (25–44)
+3.8 pts ▸
21.5%
17.6%
Children (0–14)
+2.9 pts ▸
20.5%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+11.3 pts ▸
11.3%
Marital status
61.1%
Married
◂ +1.5 pts
59.6%
22.2%
Never married
+7.0 pts ▸
29.2%
0.0%
Divorced
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Widowed
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Separated
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Age & sex structure
Lake Manchester
Upper Brookfield
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Upper Brookfield: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
- 80–84 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Upper Brookfield: 0.7% males, 0.5% females
- 75–79 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Upper Brookfield: 1.2% males, 1.7% females
- 70–74 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 66.7% females; 70–74 in Upper Brookfield: 2.5% males, 1.7% females
- 65–69 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Upper Brookfield: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
- 60–64 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Upper Brookfield: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
- 55–59 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Upper Brookfield: 4.5% males, 4.5% females
- 50–54 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Upper Brookfield: 4.7% males, 6.4% females
- 45–49 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Upper Brookfield: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
- 40–44 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Upper Brookfield: 4.8% males, 4.1% females
- 35–39 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Upper Brookfield: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
- 30–34 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Upper Brookfield: 0.8% males, 1.9% females
- 25–29 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Upper Brookfield: 1.7% males, 0.8% females
- 20–24 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Upper Brookfield: 3.0% males, 1.6% females
- 15–19 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Upper Brookfield: 2.9% males, 4.3% females
- 10–14 in Lake Manchester: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Upper Brookfield: 4.6% males, 4.5% females
- 5–9 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Upper Brookfield: 2.9% males, 4.5% females
- 0–4 in Lake Manchester: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Upper Brookfield: 1.3% males, 2.2% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
76.5%
Australia
◂ +5.4 pts
71.1%
0.0%
England
+6.0 pts ▸
6.0%
0.0%
South Africa
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Italy
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
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%
Ancestry
58.8%
Australian
◂ +28.0 pts
30.8%
47.1%
English
◂ +1.7 pts
45.4%
41.2%
Scottish
◂ +23.4 pts
17.7%
0.0%
Irish
+15.1 pts ▸
15.1%
0.0%
German
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Dutch
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Italian
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Chinese
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Greek
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Indian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Filipino
even
0.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
100.0%
English only
◂ +10.0 pts
90.0%
0.0%
Italian
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
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%
Hindi
even
0.0%
0.0%
Tagalog
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
52.9%
No religion
+1.3 pts ▸
54.3%
47.1%
Christianity
◂ +11.1 pts
35.9%
0.0%
Not stated
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Buddhism
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Islam
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hinduism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other religions
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
38.5%
Year 12
+42.0 pts ▸
80.5%
53.8%
Year 10
◂ +44.2 pts
9.7%
23.1%
Year 9 or below
◂ +20.9 pts
2.2%
0.0%
Year 11
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
Highest qualification level
36.4%
Bachelor degree
+1.5 pts ▸
37.9%
36.4%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +23.2 pts
13.2%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+21.8 pts ▸
21.8%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+11.7 pts ▸
11.7%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Field of qualification
45.5%
Health
◂ +34.2 pts
11.3%
36.4%
Engineering & related
◂ +20.7 pts
15.7%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+16.8 pts ▸
16.8%
0.0%
Society & culture
+15.1 pts ▸
15.1%
0.0%
Education
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Creative arts
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Information technology
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Income
Personal income
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
$774
54th pct
$1,044
86th pct
- First area, 2016: $593
- First area, 2021: $774
- Second area, 2011: $821
- Second area, 2016: $886
- Second area, 2021: $1,044
Household income
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
$2,249
86th pct
$2,908
95th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,375
- First area, 2021: $2,249
- Second area, 2011: $1,989
- Second area, 2016: $2,193
- Second area, 2021: $2,908
Family income
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
$2,250
71st pct
$3,250
94th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,999
- First area, 2021: $2,250
- Second area, 2011: $2,232
- Second area, 2016: $2,392
- Second area, 2021: $3,250
Household income distribution
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+34.9 pts ▸
34.9%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+22.1 pts ▸
22.1%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+10.7 pts ▸
10.7%
0.0%
Under $650
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
Personal income distribution
16.7%
Under $650
+18.1 pts ▸
34.7%
27.8%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +6.6 pts
21.2%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+25.4 pts ▸
25.4%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+14.4 pts ▸
14.4%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
17.6%
Arthritis
◂ +12.7 pts
4.9%
17.6%
Asthma
◂ +11.7 pts
6.0%
17.6%
Stroke
◂ +16.8 pts
0.8%
0.0%
Other condition
+8.3 pts ▸
8.3%
0.0%
Mental health
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Cancer
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Diabetes
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Number of long-term health conditions
88.2%
None
◂ +19.6 pts
68.6%
0.0%
One condition
+16.8 pts ▸
16.8%
0.0%
Two conditions
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Three or more
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
3.2
89th pct
3.0
86th pct
- First area, 2016: 4.0
- First area, 2021: 3.2
- Second area, 2011: 2.8
- Second area, 2016: 2.8
- Second area, 2021: 3.0
Family composition
66.7%
Couples with children
+0.5 pts ▸
67.1%
0.0%
Couples without children
+24.4 pts ▸
24.4%
0.0%
One-parent families
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Other families
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
Household size
60.0%
4 people
◂ +37.2 pts
22.8%
0.0%
2 people
+34.2 pts ▸
34.2%
0.0%
3 people
+15.7 pts ▸
15.7%
0.0%
1 person
+13.2 pts ▸
13.2%
0.0%
5 people
+10.3 pts ▸
10.3%
0.0%
6 or more
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
Housing & Dwellings
—
$463
89th pct
- Second area, 2011: $273
- Second area, 2016: $375
- Second area, 2021: $463
$1,050
17th pct
$2,600
88th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,050
- Second area, 2011: $2,167
- Second area, 2016: $2,500
- Second area, 2021: $2,600
People / bedroom
in Lake Manchesterin Upper Brookfield
1.00
89th pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2016: 1.30
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
80.0%
Owned outright
◂ +40.5 pts
39.5%
80.0%
Owned with a mortgage
◂ +29.5 pts
50.5%
0.0%
Rented
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Other tenure
even
0.0%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +1.8 pts
98.2%
0.0%
Other dwelling
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
even
0.0%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
100.0%
3 bedrooms
◂ +68.7 pts
31.3%
80.0%
2 bedrooms
◂ +70.7 pts
9.3%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+37.0 pts ▸
37.0%
0.0%
5 or more
+17.4 pts ▸
17.4%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Studio / none
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Monthly mortgage distribution
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+40.1 pts ▸
40.1%
0.0%
$1,800–$2,999
+28.2 pts ▸
28.2%
0.0%
Under $1,000
+14.8 pts ▸
14.8%
0.0%
$1,000–$1,799
+13.4 pts ▸
13.4%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
100.0%
Car (driver)
◂ +58.2 pts
41.8%
0.0%
Worked at home
+37.4 pts ▸
37.4%
0.0%
Bicycle
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Bus
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Walked
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
160.0%
2 vehicles
◂ +116.5 pts
43.5%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+20.3 pts ▸
20.3%
0.0%
4 or more
+18.8 pts ▸
18.8%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+15.9 pts ▸
15.9%
0.0%
No vehicle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
55.6%
Construction
◂ +45.6 pts
9.9%
44.4%
Health care & social assistance
◂ +30.4 pts
14.1%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+17.8 pts ▸
17.8%
0.0%
Education & training
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+6.2 pts ▸
6.2%
0.0%
Retail trade
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
Other services
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Rental & real estate
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
Occupations people work in
44.4%
Technicians & trades
◂ +34.5 pts
9.9%
33.3%
Professionals
+4.8 pts ▸
38.1%
0.0%
Managers
+21.7 pts ▸
21.7%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+9.9 pts ▸
9.9%
0.0%
Labourers
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Sales workers
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Manchester vs Upper Brookfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31616/lake-manchester/vs/SAL32900/upper-brookfield