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Massie vs Wheatvale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.4 km apart · Massie profile · Wheatvale profile

Massie Wheatvale

Massie and Wheatvale are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Queensland. Massie is notably different in terms of education and income; 50.5% of its residents finished Year 12 compared with just 20.4% in Wheatvale. This is reflected in the typical weekly family income, which is far higher in Massie at $1,625 than it is in Wheatvale at $949. Additionally, Massie has far more people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework (37.0% compared to 5.6%) and a higher share of volunteers.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very rural with no public transport and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. They are alike in that no residents speak little or no English and both have the same average school size. While Wheatvale is more walkable with 23.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, the typical age of residents in both places is far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 30.2 pts higher in Massie Housework 15h+: 31.4 pts higher in Massie Participation: 25.4 pts higher in Massie Volunteering: 10.9 pts higher in Massie Population: 56 larger in Massie

Demographics & Identity

Population in Massiein Wheatvale +56 larger in Massie gap widening
113 44th pct 57 30th pct
Median age in Massiein Wheatvale +4 yrs older in Wheatvale gap steady
50 yrs 71st pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Massiein Wheatvale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Massiein Wheatvale +8.6 pts higher in Wheatvale gap widening
23.0% 68th pct 31.6% 88th pct
Under 15 in Massiein Wheatvale +1.8 pts higher in Massie gap steady
8.8% 13th pct 7.0% 11th pct
De facto in Massiein Wheatvale +2.4 pts higher in Wheatvale gap narrowing
5.7% 13th pct 8.1% 22nd pct

Age structure

36.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.0 pts 26.3%
23.0% Seniors (65+) +8.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
24.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 22.8%
8.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.8 pts 7.0%
8.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 5.3%

Marital status

68.0% Married ◂ +16.1 pts 51.9%
21.0% Never married +8.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
3.0% Divorced +10.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.0% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.0% Separated ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Massie Wheatvale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Massiein Wheatvale +9.8 pts higher in Massie gap steady
15.0% 64th pct 5.3% 22nd pct

Country of birth

77.9% Australia ◂ +7.7 pts 70.2%
8.8% New Zealand ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% England +2.6 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.7% Philippines ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

59.3% English ◂ +27.7 pts 31.6%
42.5% Australian ◂ +5.6 pts 36.8%
15.0% Irish ◂ +1.0 pts 14.0%
12.4% Scottish ◂ +7.1 pts 5.3%
7.1% German ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Greek ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Filipino ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Massiein Wheatvale +2.7 pts higher in Massie gap steady
2.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Massiein Wheatvale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.7% English only ◂ +17.5 pts 77.2%
2.7% Tagalog ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
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%

Religion

No religion in Massiein Wheatvale +9.9 pts higher in Massie gap widening
31.0% 25th pct 21.1% 11th pct

Religious affiliation

66.4% Christianity ◂ +13.7 pts 52.6%
31.0% No religion ◂ +9.9 pts 21.1%
5.3% Not stated +17.5 pts ▸ 22.8%
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 Massiein Wheatvale +30.2 pts higher in Massie gap widening
50.5% 63rd pct 20.4% 2nd pct
Bachelor+ in Massiein Wheatvale +7.4 pts higher in Massie gap narrowing
13.0% 43rd pct 5.6% 13th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Massiein Wheatvale even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Massiein Wheatvale even
37 13th pct 37 13th pct
ICSEA in Massiein Wheatvale even
958 31st pct 958 31st pct

Highest year of school

50.5% Year 12 ◂ +30.2 pts 20.4%
33.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.2 pts 31.5%
5.3% Year 9 or below +2.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.4% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 5.6%

Highest qualification level

39.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.6 pts 34.5%
18.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.5 pts 10.3%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
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

10.1% Society & culture +3.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.6% Engineering & related ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
11.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 10.3%
8.7% Health +1.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.8% Education +4.5 pts ▸ 10.3%
10.1% Management & commerce ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Massiein Wheatvale +$143 higher in Massie gap widening
$609 26th pct $466 9th pct
Household income in Massiein Wheatvale +$233 higher in Massie gap narrowing
$1,199 25th pct $966 12th pct
Family income in Massiein Wheatvale +$676 higher in Massie gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $949 5th pct
High earners in Massiein Wheatvale +4.4 pts higher in Wheatvale gap widening
3.0% 24th pct 7.4% 46th pct
High-income homes in Massiein Wheatvale
10.9% 33rd pct —

Household income distribution

6.5% $650–$1,499 +35.6 pts ▸ 42.1%
28.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
21.7% Under $650 ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
10.9% $3,000–$3,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.0% Under $650 ◂ +20.1 pts 25.9%
33.0% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
9.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Massiein Wheatvale +9.9 pts higher in Massie
31.0% 61st pct 21.1% 16th pct
Mental health in Massiein Wheatvale +5.3 pts higher in Massie
5.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Massiein Wheatvale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.9% Asthma ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
12.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.6 pts 8.8%
11.5% Other condition ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Diabetes +6.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.1% Cancer ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Heart disease +3.5 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.3% Mental health ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.1% None ◂ +4.9 pts 56.1%
19.5% One condition ◂ +5.4 pts 14.0%
7.1% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 8.8%
2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Massiein Wheatvale +10.9 pts higher in Massie gap widening
22.0% 67th pct 11.1% 16th pct
Unpaid carers in Massiein Wheatvale +6.1 pts higher in Wheatvale gap widening
5.0% 9th pct 11.1% 34th pct
Unpaid child care in Massiein Wheatvale +0.5 pts higher in Massie gap narrowing
19.0% 23rd pct 18.5% 21st pct
Defence service in Massiein Wheatvale +4.0 pts higher in Massie
4.0% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Massiein Wheatvale +31.4 pts higher in Massie gap widening
37.0% 91st pct 5.6% 2nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Massiein Wheatvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Massiein Wheatvale +28 yrs older in Massie
53 yrs 89th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
Median income in Massiein Wheatvale +$675 higher in Massie
$900 73rd pct $225 2nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Massiein Wheatvale +0.2 larger in Massie gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Massiein Wheatvale +7.3 pts higher in Massie gap narrowing
7.3% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Massiein Wheatvale
13.0% 13th pct —

Family composition

46.9% Couples without children ◂ +12.4 pts 34.5%
43.8% Couples with children ◂ +2.4 pts 41.4%
0.0% Other families +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
7.3% One-parent families ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

47.8% 2 people +4.8 pts ▸ 52.6%
13.0% 1 person +2.7 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.2% 4 people ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.9% 3 people ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% 5 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Massiein Wheatvale +$100 higher in Massie gap widening
$255 42nd pct $155 14th pct
Mortgage in Massiein Wheatvale +$656 higher in Wheatvale gap narrowing
$1,387 34th pct $2,043 74th pct
People / bedroom in Massiein Wheatvale +0.10 higher in Massie gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Massiein Wheatvale
30.4% 79th pct —
Owned outright in Massiein Wheatvale
37.0% 38th pct —
Separate houses in Massiein Wheatvale
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Massiein Wheatvale
89.1% 76th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

37.0% Owned outright +15.7 pts ▸ 52.6%
30.4% Rented +16.9 pts ▸ 47.4%
39.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

102.2% Separate house ◂ +2.2 pts 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

47.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 36.8%
32.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 31.6%
21.7% 2 bedrooms +4.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.7% 5 or more +12.4 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
28.6% $200–$349 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
28.6% $350–$549 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Massiein Wheatvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Massiein Wheatvale +1.3 pts higher in Wheatvale gap steady
11.8% 33rd pct 13.0% 38th pct
PT commute in Massiein Wheatvale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Massiein Wheatvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Massiein Wheatvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Massiein Wheatvale +3 longer in Wheatvale
119 80th pct 122 82nd pct

How people get to work

61.8% Car (driver) ◂ +9.6 pts 52.2%
4.4% Walked +17.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
11.8% Worked at home +1.3 pts ▸ 13.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.2 pts 15.8%
19.6% 3 vehicles +17.3 pts ▸ 36.8%
23.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.1 pts 15.8%
0.0% 4 or more +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Massiein Wheatvale +9.3 pts higher in Massie gap widening
37.4% 72nd pct 28.1% 39th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Massiein Wheatvale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Massiein Wheatvale +25.4 pts higher in Massie gap narrowing
68.0% 75th pct 42.6% 11th pct
Full-time in Massiein Wheatvale +6.6 pts higher in Massie gap narrowing
54.4% 31st pct 47.8% 12th pct

Industries people work in

23.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.3 pts ▸ 47.8%
4.4% Health care & social assistance +13.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
13.2% Professional & technical ◂ +0.2 pts 13.0%
7.4% Education & training +5.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Retail trade ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Manufacturing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Construction ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Other services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.1% Managers +30.1 pts ▸ 52.2%
4.4% Community & personal service +17.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
19.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.7 pts 17.4%
17.6% Labourers ◂ +4.6 pts 13.0%
13.2% Professionals ◂ +0.2 pts 13.0%
13.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Sales workers ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Massiein Wheatvale +0.1 higher in Wheatvale
0.1 39th pct 0.2 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.2 45th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Massiein Wheatvale +23.5 pts higher in Wheatvale
0.0% 0th pct 23.5% 66th pct
Walk to a park in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Massiein Wheatvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Massiein Wheatvale +8.7 more in Wheatvale
8.8 39th pct 17.5 58th pct
Intersections/km² in Massiein Wheatvale even
0 21st pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Massiein Wheatvale +1.0 pts higher in Wheatvale
4.1% 30th pct 5.1% 44th pct

Compare Massie with nearby areas

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Compare Wheatvale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Massie vs Wheatvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31784/massie/vs/SAL33057/wheatvale