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Malling vs Narko

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Malling profile · Narko profile

Malling Narko

Malling and Narko are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ most in age and income, with residents in Narko being far older, with a typical age of 50 compared to 33 in Malling. Narko also has a much higher typical weekly family income of $2,999, while the usual amount in Malling is $1,937. Malling has larger households, with 2.8 people per home and more people per bedroom than Narko.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as remote, car-dependent places. They share a total lack of walkable amenities, groceries, or health services. Residents in both areas face similar commutes, with drive times to the city around 140 minutes. Both areas also sit well below the national figure for typical weekly rents, which are $200 in Malling and $140 in Narko.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mallingin Narko +24 larger in Malling gap widening
40 24th pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 40
  • Second area, 2016: 18
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Mallingin Narko +17 yrs older in Narko gap widening
33 yrs 11th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
7.5% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
42.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%
28.0% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%

Age structure

15.0% Older adults (45–64) +35.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +42.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
22.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Seniors (65+) +11.3 pts ▸ 18.8%

Marital status

40.6% Married +13.2 pts ▸ 53.8%
34.4% Never married ◂ +3.6 pts 30.8%
15.6% Widowed ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

90.0% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 93.8%
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

32.5% English +42.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.5% Irish +26.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
37.5% German +6.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
35.0% Australian ◂ +16.3 pts 18.8%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
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 Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

102.5% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 100.0%
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 Mallingin Narko
10.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%

Religious affiliation

80.0% Christianity +13.8 pts ▸ 93.8%
10.0% No religion ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
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

18.8% 1st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
Bachelor+ in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Mallingin Narko +1 more in Malling
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
94 24th pct —
937 21st pct —

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 10 ◂ +30.0 pts 20.0%
18.8% Year 12 +21.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
36.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
36.4% Engineering & related ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment 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%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mallingin Narko +$141 higher in Narko gap narrowing
$942 77th pct $1,083 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $525
  • First area, 2021: $942
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
Household income in Mallingin Narko +$124 higher in Narko gap widening
$1,875 69th pct $1,999 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,075
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,149
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
Family income in Mallingin Narko +$1,062 higher in Narko gap widening
$1,937 53rd pct $2,999 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,093
  • First area, 2021: $1,937
  • Second area, 2016: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $2,999
High earners in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

43.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% $650–$1,499 +11.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.0 pts 46.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mallingin Narko
32.5% 68th pct —
Mental health in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Mallingin Narko
10.0% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Asthma +23.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
7.5% Arthritis +17.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Heart disease +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.0% Diabetes ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Other condition ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Cancer ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia 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

60.0% None +27.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
27.5% One condition ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Two conditions +17.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mallingin Narko
37.5% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
Unpaid carers in Mallingin Narko
12.5% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
Unpaid child care in Mallingin Narko
40.6% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.6%
Defence service in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Mallingin Narko
43.8% 99th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 43.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mallingin Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Mallingin Narko
62 yrs 96th pct —
Household income in Mallingin Narko
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Mallingin Narko +0.7 larger in Malling gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

60.6% Couples with children ◂ +24.9 pts 35.7%
48.5% Couples without children ◂ +27.1 pts 21.4%
0.0% One-parent families +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 3 people even 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 Mallingin Narko +$60 higher in Malling
$200 25th pct $140 12th pct
Mortgage in Mallingin Narko +$300 higher in Malling
$1,300 29th pct $1,000 14th pct
People / bedroom in Mallingin Narko +0.40 higher in Malling gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

31.3% Owned outright +28.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

56.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +26.3 pts 30.0%
43.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
25.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 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%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Mallingin Narko
19.0% 58th pct —
PT commute in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Mallingin Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mallingin Narko even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mallingin Narko even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mallingin Narko even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Mallingin Narko +6 longer in Narko
136 87th pct 142 88th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 36.4%
19.0% Worked at home +17.3 pts ▸ 36.4%
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

50.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
31.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.3 pts 25.0%
25.0% 4 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mallingin Narko
31.4% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mallingin Narko
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Mallingin Narko
65.6% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 57.1%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%
Full-time in Mallingin Narko
81.0% 98th pct —

Industries people work in

52.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.2 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Construction +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
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%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Managers ◂ +6.5 pts 36.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
23.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mallingin Narko even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Mallingin Narko even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Mallingin Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mallingin Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mallingin Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mallingin Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mallingin Narko +4.7 pts higher in Narko
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 44th pct
Walk to health in Mallingin Narko even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mallingin Narko even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mallingin Narko even
0 34th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Mallingin Narko +1.9 pts higher in Narko
8.2% 72nd pct 10.2% 81st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Malling vs Narko [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31740/malling/vs/SAL32108/narko