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Lefthand Branch vs Thornton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.1 km apart · Lefthand Branch profile · Thornton profile

Lefthand Branch Thornton

Thornton (Qld) and Lefthand Branch are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in the Lockyer Valley. Thornton (Qld) has a higher typical weekly family income of $1,875, while Lefthand Branch is far lower at $1,093. Residents are far older in Lefthand Branch, where the typical age is 59 compared to 49 in Thornton (Qld), and a far higher share of people are aged 65 and over (34.8% versus 22.0%). Thornton (Qld) also has a far higher proportion of volunteers (23.5% against 9.4%) and more people who completed Year 12 (45.9% versus 28.1%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely rural with no public transport and no homes within a 15-minute walk of amenities. They share a similar workforce profile, with both recording a 0.0% unemployment rate and the same proportion of adults working or looking for work. They also have nearly identical shares of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, at around 14%.

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Where they differ most

Population: 145 larger in Thornton Owned outright: 27.8 pts higher in Lefthand Branch Family income: $782 higher in Thornton De facto: 15.0 pts higher in Thornton Year 12: 17.7 pts higher in Thornton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +145 larger in Thornton gap widening
69 33rd pct 214 55th pct
Median age in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +10 yrs older in Lefthand Branch gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +1.9 pts higher in Thornton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 49th pct
Aged 65+ in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +12.8 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap widening
34.8% 91st pct 22.0% 64th pct
Under 15 in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +7.2 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
7.2% 11th pct 14.5% 33rd pct
De facto in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +15.0 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 71st pct

Age structure

31.9% Older adults (45–64) +4.1 pts ▸ 36.0%
34.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.8 pts 22.0%
17.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 16.4%
7.2% Children (0–14) +7.2 pts ▸ 14.5%
7.2% Youth (15–24) +3.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

Marital status

70.3% Married ◂ +21.6 pts 48.7%
15.6% Never married +9.0 pts ▸ 24.6%
14.1% Divorced +1.4 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Widowed +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Separated +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Age & sex structure

Lefthand Branch Thornton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +6.1 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap widening
14.5% 62nd pct 8.4% 36th pct

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +0.6 pts ▸ 83.2%
5.8% New Zealand ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% England +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
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

44.9% Australian +5.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.4% English ◂ +7.6 pts 38.8%
17.4% German ◂ +8.0 pts 9.3%
8.7% Scottish +3.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.2% Irish +2.6 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Chinese 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 Lefthand Branchin Thornton +1.9 pts higher in Thornton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 39th pct
Limited English in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.4 pts 91.6%
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 Lefthand Branchin Thornton +7.7 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap narrowing
34.8% 34th pct 27.1% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

65.2% Christianity +3.5 pts ▸ 68.7%
34.8% No religion ◂ +7.7 pts 27.1%
0.0% Not stated +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
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 Lefthand Branchin Thornton +17.7 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
28.1% 11th pct 45.9% 52nd pct
Bachelor+ in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.2 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap narrowing
14.1% 48th pct 13.9% 47th pct
Schools/1k kids in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— 32.26 95th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +6 larger in Lefthand Branch
23 6th pct 17 3rd pct
ICSEA in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +48 higher in Thornton
918 14th pct 966 35th pct

Highest year of school

48.4% Year 10 ◂ +21.4 pts 27.1%
28.1% Year 12 +17.7 pts ▸ 45.9%
6.3% Year 9 or below +8.7 pts ▸ 14.9%
6.3% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 6.1%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.2 pts 26.8%
12.0% Certificate III / IV +15.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
16.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
20.0% Health ◂ +9.7 pts 10.3%
0.0% Society & culture +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
12.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.9 pts 3.1%
0.0% Education +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Creative arts +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +$229 higher in Thornton gap widening
$485 11th pct $714 43rd pct
Household income in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +$529 higher in Thornton gap widening
$1,149 22nd pct $1,678 59th pct
Family income in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +$782 higher in Thornton gap widening
$1,093 9th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +9.6 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.6% 59th pct
High-income homes in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.2 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
10.3% 31st pct 10.6% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

55.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +44.6 pts 10.6%
31.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.8 pts ▸ 45.9%
13.8% Under $650 +9.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
10.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.2 pts 38.0%
37.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.9 pts 31.6%
7.8% $1,500–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +9.8 pts higher in Lefthand Branch
42.0% 92nd pct 32.2% 67th pct
Mental health in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +8.9 pts higher in Lefthand Branch
15.9% 94th pct 7.0% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.6 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap narrowing
4.3% 46th pct 3.7% 39th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

20.3% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 8.9%
15.9% Mental health ◂ +8.9 pts 7.0%
5.8% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 10.3%
10.1% Heart disease ◂ +6.4 pts 3.7%
10.1% Lung condition ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 6.5%
4.3% Asthma +2.2 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.8% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.8% Stroke ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.4% None +4.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
34.8% One condition ◂ +10.5 pts 24.3%
4.3% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.8% Three or more ◂ +3.5 pts 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +14.2 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
9.4% 12th pct 23.5% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +3.3 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
4.7% 8th pct 8.0% 15th pct
Unpaid child care in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +10.0 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
12.5% 10th pct 22.5% 36th pct
Defence service in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +1.4 pts higher in Thornton
4.9% 80th pct 6.3% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +4.5 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap widening
32.8% 87th pct 28.3% 72nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +4 larger in Thornton
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— $1,499 90th pct
Household income in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— $2,749 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.2 larger in Thornton gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +5.6 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
5.1% 23rd pct 10.7% 49th pct
Living alone in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.5 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
20.7% 39th pct 21.2% 41st pct

Family composition

67.8% Couples without children ◂ +26.6 pts 41.2%
37.3% Couples with children +10.7 pts ▸ 48.0%
5.1% One-parent families +5.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.5% Other families ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

72.4% 2 people ◂ +30.1 pts 42.4%
20.7% 1 person +0.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
13.8% 3 people ◂ +3.2 pts 10.6%
0.0% 4 people +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 5 people +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +$65 higher in Lefthand Branch
$275 48th pct $210 28th pct
Mortgage in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +$362 higher in Thornton gap narrowing
$1,138 21st pct $1,500 42nd pct
People / bedroom in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.10 higher in Thornton gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +4.3 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap narrowing
17.2% 52nd pct 12.9% 37th pct
Owned outright in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +27.8 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap widening
69.0% 99th pct 41.2% 50th pct
Separate houses in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +10.3 pts higher in Thornton gap widening
89.7% 31st pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +7.1 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 92.9% 85th pct

How homes are owned or rented

69.0% Owned outright ◂ +27.8 pts 41.2%
24.1% Owned with a mortgage +13.5 pts ▸ 37.6%
17.2% Rented ◂ +4.3 pts 12.9%
0.0% Other tenure +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

89.7% Separate house +10.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.8% 3 bedrooms +8.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
34.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 28.2%
20.7% 5 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 11.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +63.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% Under $200 +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% $200–$349 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Under $1,000 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +3.2 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
18.4% 56th pct 21.6% 64th pct
PT commute in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +26 longer in Lefthand Branch
110 75th pct 84 59th pct
Reach 30 min in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Lefthand Branchin Thornton
— 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.3% Car (driver) ◂ +3.9 pts 51.4%
18.4% Worked at home +3.2 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Walked +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

58.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.1 pts 43.5%
31.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.3 pts 24.7%
10.3% 1 vehicle +10.8 pts ▸ 21.2%
20.7% 4 or more ◂ +6.6 pts 14.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +7.5 pts higher in Thornton gap narrowing
16.4% 11th pct 23.9% 25th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even gap narrowing
59.4% 45th pct 59.4% 45th pct
Full-time in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +7.2 pts higher in Lefthand Branch gap narrowing
65.8% 81st pct 58.6% 52nd pct

Industries people work in

36.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.8 pts 36.0%
15.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.0 pts 10.8%
13.2% Construction ◂ +5.0 pts 8.1%
13.2% Retail trade ◂ +8.7 pts 4.5%
13.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.5 pts 2.7%
0.0% Education & training +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.8% Labourers ◂ +17.9 pts 18.9%
28.9% Managers ◂ +1.9 pts 27.0%
0.0% Professionals +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
10.5% Machinery operators & drivers +0.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.8 pts 2.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Sales workers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.7 pts 7.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0 16th pct 0.0 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +0.1 more in Thornton
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +5.9 pts higher in Thornton
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 59th pct
Walk to a park in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +1.4 pts higher in Thornton
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 35th pct
Walk to health in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +9.3 more in Thornton
0.0 0th pct 9.3 40th pct
Intersections/km² in Lefthand Branchin Thornton even
0 14th pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Lefthand Branchin Thornton +9.3 pts higher in Lefthand Branch
25.4% 100th pct 16.1% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lefthand Branch vs Thornton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31649/lefthand-branch/vs/SAL32816/thornton