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Marshlands vs Mount Mceuen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.3 km apart · Marshlands profile · Mount Mceuen profile

Marshlands Mount Mceuen

Mount Mceuen and Marshlands are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Queensland. Mount Mceuen is younger, with 26.5% of people under 15 compared to 0.0% in Marshlands. It also has a larger share of people born overseas (11.8% versus 0.0%) and a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work (65.2% compared to 50.0%). In contrast, Marshlands has a much older typical resident (56 compared to 46) and a far higher rate of long-term health conditions (56.5% versus 35.3%).

Both areas are effectively alike in having no residents who speak a language other than English and no adults with a bachelor degree or higher. They also share a similar lack of nearby public transport and walkable amenities. While they share these traits, the gap in typical weekly household income is notable, with Marshlands at $1,218 and Mount Mceuen at $900, a figure well below the national average.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +11 larger in Mount Mceuen gap narrowing
23 16th pct 34 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 23
  • Second area, 2016: 36
  • Second area, 2021: 34
Median age in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +10 yrs older in Marshlands gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +8.2 pts higher in Marshlands
43.5% 99th pct 35.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.3%
Under 15 in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +26.5 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
0.0% 0th pct 26.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%
De facto in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +7.9 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
18.2% 84th pct 26.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%

Age structure

43.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.2 pts 35.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
21.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.1 pts 17.6%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

59.1% Married +14.8 pts ▸ 73.9%
0.0% Divorced +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
22.7% Never married ◂ +9.7 pts 13.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Marshlands Mount Mceuen

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

  • 85+ in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Marshlands: 23.1% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Mceuen: 15.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 30.8% females; 65–69 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 25.0% females
  • 60–64 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Mceuen: 15.0% males, 15.0% females
  • 55–59 in Marshlands: 23.1% males, 23.1% females; 55–59 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Mceuen: 15.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Marshlands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Mceuen: 0.0% males, 15.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +11.8 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%

Country of birth

73.9% Australia +17.3 pts ▸ 91.2%
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

47.8% Australian +11.0 pts ▸ 58.8%
52.2% English ◂ +28.6 pts 23.5%
34.8% German ◂ +20.1 pts 14.7%
30.4% Scottish ◂ +18.7 pts 11.8%
0.0% Irish +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
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 Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

95.7% English only +4.3 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 Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +12.0 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
17.4% 7th pct 29.4% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

Religious affiliation

60.9% Christianity ◂ +2.0 pts 58.8%
17.4% No religion +12.0 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Not stated +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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 Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +16.0 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
31.8% 16th pct 47.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 12 +16.0 pts ▸ 47.8%
27.3% Year 10 +16.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 41.7%
27.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +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%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +27.3 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% 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 Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +$106 higher in Marshlands gap narrowing
$593 24th pct $487 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,042
  • First area, 2021: $593
  • Second area, 2016: $487
  • Second area, 2021: $487
Household income in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +$318 higher in Marshlands
$1,218 26th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +$318 higher in Marshlands
$1,218 12th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $900
High earners in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

44.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

27.3% Under $650 +46.6 pts ▸ 73.9%
22.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.7 pts 13.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +21.2 pts higher in Marshlands
56.5% 100th pct 35.3% 79th pct
Mental health in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

26.1% Arthritis ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
26.1% Diabetes ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% Heart disease ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% Other condition +0.3 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Asthma +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Cancer even 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

26.1% None +59.2 pts ▸ 85.3%
39.1% One condition ◂ +24.4 pts 14.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +16.0 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
31.8% 87th pct 47.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%
Unpaid carers in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +18.2 pts higher in Marshlands
18.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +12.5 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
13.6% 11th pct 26.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
— 13.3% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +1.6 pts higher in Marshlands
36.4% 91st pct 34.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 60 yrs 95th pct
Household income in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +0.1 larger in Mount Mceuen
2.2 24th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +0.6 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
18.2% 83rd pct 18.8% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%

Family composition

54.5% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 40.6%
18.2% Couples with children +28.7 pts ▸ 46.9%
18.2% One-parent families +0.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people +13.9 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% 3 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 person 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 Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +$143 higher in Marshlands
$263 44th pct $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +$2,000 higher in Marshlands
$4,500 100th pct $2,500 88th pct
People / bedroom in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned outright +22.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

77.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.1 pts 41.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% 5 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Worked at home ◂ +80.0 pts 20.0%
63.6% Car (driver) ◂ +23.6 pts 40.0%
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

44.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 33.3%
44.4% 4 or more ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +7.7 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
21.7% 20th pct 29.4% 44th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +15.2 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
50.0% 22nd pct 65.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%

Industries people work in

81.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +61.8 pts 20.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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

45.5% Managers ◂ +25.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative 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

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen even
0 32nd pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Marshlandsin Mount Mceuen +3.3 pts higher in Mount Mceuen
4.7% 38th pct 8.0% 71st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marshlands vs Mount Mceuen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31776/marshlands/vs/SAL31995/mount-mceuen