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Lavelle vs Punchs Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Lavelle profile · Punchs Creek profile

Lavelle Punchs Creek

Punchs Creek and Lavelle are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and income; residents are far older in Punchs Creek, where the typical age is 52, compared to just 30 in Lavelle. This is reflected in the family structures, with children under 15 making up 48.1% of the population in Lavelle, while there are none in Punchs Creek. Income is also much higher in Lavelle, where the typical personal weekly income is $1,437, compared to $749 in Punchs Creek.

Both areas are car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport stops nearby. They also share a similar lack of diversity, as neither area has residents born overseas or people who speak a language other than English at home. While Lavelle has seen more movement with 47.6% of people moving in the last five years, Punchs Creek has remained more stable, with only 26.3% of residents moving in that time.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lavellein Punchs Creek +8 larger in Punchs Creek gap narrowing
27 18th pct 35 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 43
  • Second area, 2021: 35
Median age in Lavellein Punchs Creek +22 yrs older in Punchs Creek gap widening
30 yrs 5th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Lavellein Punchs Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Lavellein Punchs Creek +17.1 pts higher in Punchs Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Under 15 in Lavellein Punchs Creek +48.1 pts higher in Lavelle gap widening
48.1% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

48.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
22.2% Older adults (45–64) +12.1 pts ▸ 34.3%
22.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.2 pts 8.6%

Marital status

76.5% Married ◂ +23.1 pts 53.3%
41.2% Never married ◂ +21.2 pts 20.0%
29.4% Divorced ◂ +19.4 pts 10.0%
0.0% Widowed +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Lavelle Punchs Creek

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

  • 85+ in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Punchs Creek: 20.0% males, 25.0% females
  • 60–64 in Lavelle: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 20.0% females
  • 55–59 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Punchs Creek: 15.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Lavelle: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Punchs Creek: 20.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Lavelle: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Lavelle: 38.9% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Lavelle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Punchs Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lavellein Punchs Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

81.5% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 85.7%
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

37.0% English +14.4 pts ▸ 51.4%
44.4% Australian ◂ +1.6 pts 42.9%
44.4% Scottish ◂ +35.9 pts 8.6%
0.0% Irish +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% German +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Lavellein Punchs Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Lavellein Punchs Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.2% English only +9.1 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 Lavellein Punchs Creek +22.8 pts higher in Lavelle gap widening
37.0% 39th pct 14.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Religious affiliation

44.4% Christianity +27.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
37.0% No religion ◂ +22.8 pts 14.3%
14.8% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 14.3%
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

23.3% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
10.0% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

23.5% Year 10 +6.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.6% Year 12 +5.7 pts ▸ 23.3%
17.6% Year 11 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +5.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

55.6% Engineering & related ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Lavellein Punchs Creek +$688 higher in Lavelle gap widening
$1,437 97th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $833
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $749
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Lavellein Punchs Creek +$812 higher in Lavelle gap narrowing
$2,374 87th pct $1,562 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $2,374
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
Family income in Lavellein Punchs Creek +$625 higher in Lavelle gap widening
$2,750 88th pct $2,125 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,125
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.4 pts 46.7%
29.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.1 pts 13.3%
0.0% Under $650 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lavellein Punchs Creek +8.5 pts higher in Lavelle
37.0% 85th pct 28.6% 49th pct
Mental health in Lavellein Punchs Creek +37.0 pts higher in Lavelle
37.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Lavellein Punchs Creek +11.1 pts higher in Lavelle gap widening
11.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

37.0% Mental health ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
11.1% Asthma +6.0 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.8% Other condition ◂ +0.5 pts 14.3%
0.0% Arthritis +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.0% None +25.8 pts ▸ 62.9%
29.6% One condition ◂ +1.1 pts 28.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Lavellein Punchs Creek
36.7% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Defence service in Lavellein Punchs Creek
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lavellein Punchs Creek
30.0% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
11 yrs 6th pct
$75 0th pct
Household income in Lavellein Punchs Creek
$75 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lavellein Punchs Creek +0.6 larger in Lavelle gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 3.1
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Lavellein Punchs Creek +33.3 pts higher in Punchs Creek
0.0% 0th pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

59.1% Couples with children ◂ +21.6 pts 37.5%
0.0% Couples without children +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% One-parent families +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

87.5% 4 people ◂ +87.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 2 people +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 3 people +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lavellein Punchs Creek +$90 higher in Lavelle
$320 63rd pct $230 34th pct
Mortgage in Lavellein Punchs Creek +$3,287 higher in Lavelle
$3,300 95th pct $13 0th pct
People / bedroom in Lavellein Punchs Creek +0.10 higher in Lavelle
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
37.5% Rented ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

37.5% 4 bedrooms +8.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Lavellein Punchs Creek
52.2% 99th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +73.9 pts 26.1%
0.0% Worked at home +52.2 pts ▸ 52.2%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 3 vehicles +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% 1 vehicle +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lavellein Punchs Creek +21.3 pts higher in Lavelle gap narrowing
47.6% 89th pct 26.3% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%

Jobs & Industry

56.7% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.7%
52.2% 23rd pct

Industries people work in

27.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
36.4% Manufacturing ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
36.4% Retail trade ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education & training +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

45.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% Managers +16.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
36.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Lavellein Punchs Creek even
0 28th pct 0 14th pct
Mean slope in Lavellein Punchs Creek +0.5 pts higher in Lavelle
4.0% 29th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lavelle vs Punchs Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31643/lavelle/vs/SAL32372/punchs-creek