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Limestone vs Moongan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Limestone profile · Moongan profile

Limestone Moongan

Moongan and Limestone (Qld) are neighbouring rural areas with small populations. Moongan has a much older typical resident at 52, compared to 43 in Limestone (Qld). Income levels differ sharply between the two; the typical household income in Limestone (Qld) is $2,999, which is far higher than the $790 seen in Moongan. This gap is also seen in monthly home-loan payments, which are far higher in Limestone (Qld) at $2,318 compared to $1,083 in Moongan.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any walkable amenities or public transport. This shared reliance on cars reflects their rural nature. While they are similar in accessibility, they differ in their populations; Moongan has 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while Limestone (Qld) has none. The two areas also have different home sizes, with people per home being well higher in Limestone (Qld) at 3.5 compared to 2.2 in Moongan.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Limestonein Moongan +104 larger in Moongan gap steady
16 11th pct 120 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 118
  • Second area, 2021: 120
Median age in Limestonein Moongan +9 yrs older in Moongan gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Limestonein Moongan
— 13.3% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
— 29.2% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
— 12.5% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
— 16.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.5 pts 30.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
25.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.5 pts 12.5%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.8 pts 14.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Marital status

77.8% Never married ◂ +46.3 pts 31.4%
55.6% Married ◂ +15.6 pts 40.0%
55.6% Divorced ◂ +46.0 pts 9.5%
0.0% Widowed +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Limestone Moongan

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

  • 85+ in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moongan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Moongan: 2.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Moongan: 4.8% males, 6.7% females
  • 70–74 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moongan: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Moongan: 2.9% males, 5.8% females
  • 60–64 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 60–64 in Moongan: 4.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Moongan: 6.7% males, 6.7% females
  • 50–54 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Moongan: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Moongan: 2.9% males, 5.8% females
  • 40–44 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Moongan: 4.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moongan: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 30–34 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moongan: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Moongan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Moongan: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moongan: 6.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Moongan: 4.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moongan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Limestone: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moongan: 0.0% males, 3.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Limestonein Moongan
— 5.0% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Country of birth

62.5% Australia ◂ +5.0 pts 57.5%
0.0% England +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
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

75.0% Australian ◂ +50.8 pts 24.2%
0.0% English +31.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Irish +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% German +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Scottish +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
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 Limestonein Moongan
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Limestonein Moongan
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

68.8% English only +2.9 pts ▸ 71.7%
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

— 36.7% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%

Religious affiliation

87.5% Christianity ◂ +60.0 pts 27.5%
25.0% No religion +11.7 pts ▸ 36.7%
0.0% Not stated +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
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

— 31.1% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.1%
— 7.6% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Limestonein Moongan +2 more in Limestone
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
177 35th pct —
853 9th pct —

Highest year of school

66.7% Year 12 ◂ +35.6 pts 31.1%
44.4% Year 10 ◂ +20.2 pts 24.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Year 11 +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

114.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +86.4 pts 27.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

42.9% Engineering & related ◂ +24.8 pts 18.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Education +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Society & culture +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Limestonein Moongan +$865 higher in Limestone
$1,375 95th pct $510 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $510
Household income in Limestonein Moongan +$2,209 higher in Limestone
$2,999 96th pct $790 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,999
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $790
Family income in Limestonein Moongan +$1,375 higher in Limestone
$2,750 88th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Limestonein Moongan
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Limestonein Moongan
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +48.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
0.0% Under $650 +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

66.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +59.0 pts 7.6%
0.0% Under $650 +39.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Limestonein Moongan
— 27.5% 43rd pct
Mental health in Limestonein Moongan
— 10.8% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Limestonein Moongan
— 3.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

31.3% Other condition ◂ +25.4 pts 5.8%
25.0% Arthritis ◂ +14.2 pts 10.8%
18.8% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 9.2%
0.0% Mental health +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Cancer +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Heart disease +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Lung condition +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Diabetes +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None ◂ +15.0 pts 35.0%
25.0% One condition ◂ +15.0 pts 10.0%
25.0% Two conditions ◂ +11.7 pts 13.3%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Limestonein Moongan
— 6.7% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
Unpaid carers in Limestonein Moongan
— 15.2% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Limestonein Moongan
— 20.0% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Defence service in Limestonein Moongan
— 3.9% 70th pct
Housework 15h+ in Limestonein Moongan
— 22.9% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Limestonein Moongan +16 larger in Moongan
0 0th pct 16 64th pct
Median age in Limestonein Moongan +48 yrs older in Limestone
66 yrs 99th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Limestonein Moongan +$1,174 higher in Limestone
$1,749 93rd pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Limestonein Moongan +$1,624 higher in Limestone
$2,999 87th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Limestonein Moongan +1.3 larger in Limestone
3.5 95th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
— 13.2% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Living alone in Limestonein Moongan
— 35.9% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.9%

Family composition

36.4% Couples with children +13.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Couples without children +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% One-parent families +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +69.2 pts 30.8%
0.0% 1 person +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% 3 people +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 4 people +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $133 11th pct
Mortgage in Limestonein Moongan +$1,235 higher in Limestone
$2,318 86th pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,318
  • Second area, 2016: $800
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Limestonein Moongan +0.20 higher in Limestone
1.10 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 7.7% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Owned outright in Limestonein Moongan
— 41.0% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.0%
Separate houses in Limestonein Moongan
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 89.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 48.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.7%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +59.0 pts 41.0%
0.0% Owned outright +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% Rented +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
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

150.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +109.0 pts 41.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Limestonein Moongan
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Limestonein Moongan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Limestonein Moongan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Limestonein Moongan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +14.3 pts 85.7%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

75.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.7 pts 51.3%
0.0% 1 vehicle +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% 4 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Limestonein Moongan
— 11.2% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Limestonein Moongan
— 26.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%
Participation in Limestonein Moongan
— 40.0% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
— 48.6% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%

Industries people work in

100.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +71.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% Other services +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Mining +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Retail trade +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Construction +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

133.3% Labourers ◂ +121.9 pts 11.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +31.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Sales workers +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Limestonein Moongan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Limestonein Moongan +2 higher in Moongan
0 0th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Limestonein Moongan +3.5 pts higher in Moongan
8.3% 72nd pct 11.8% 87th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Limestone vs Moongan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31660/limestone/vs/SAL31901/moongan