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Merritts Creek vs Mount Luke

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.9 km apart · Merritts Creek profile · Mount Luke profile

Merritts Creek Mount Luke

Merritts Creek and Mount Luke are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Queensland. There are stark differences in their financial and social profiles. Typical weekly income is far higher in Merritts Creek at $914, compared to $515 in Mount Luke. This gap extends to the rental market, where typical weekly rent in Merritts Creek is far higher at $485, while it is $295 in Mount Luke. Merritts Creek also sees more people working or looking for work, at 77.6% compared to 61.0% in Mount Luke.

These two areas have tracked in different directions since 2011, and the gap in their housing markets is widening. Both areas are effectively alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home, and neither has a single resident who relies on public transport for their commute. While Mount Luke has a higher share of people with a bachelor degree or higher, both areas are located about 110 minutes from the city.

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Where they differ most

Needs assistance: 9.8 pts higher in Mount Luke Housework 15h+: 21.9 pts higher in Mount Luke No religion: 19.6 pts higher in Mount Luke Unpaid carers: 13.9 pts higher in Merritts Creek Participation: 16.7 pts higher in Merritts Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +51 larger in Merritts Creek gap steady
102 42nd pct 51 29th pct
Median age in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +4 yrs older in Merritts Creek gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +2.9 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
2.9% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +4.9 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
10.8% 18th pct 15.7% 36th pct
Under 15 in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +5.9 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap narrowing
29.4% 94th pct 23.5% 86th pct
De facto in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +7.9 pts higher in Mount Luke gap steady
4.6% 10th pct 12.5% 53rd pct

Age structure

36.3% Older adults (45–64) +8.8 pts ▸ 45.1%
29.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.9 pts 23.5%
15.7% Young adults (25–44) +11.8 pts ▸ 27.5%
8.8% Youth (15–24) +10.8 pts ▸ 19.6%
10.8% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 15.7%

Marital status

76.3% Married +1.7 pts ▸ 78.0%
17.1% Never married +9.7 pts ▸ 26.8%
6.6% Widowed +3.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
3.9% Divorced ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Merritts Creek Mount Luke

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +8.8 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
6.9% 28th pct 15.7% 67th pct

Country of birth

88.2% Australia ◂ +3.9 pts 84.3%
2.9% England +6.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
3.9% New Zealand ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
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

49.0% English ◂ +3.9 pts 45.1%
35.3% Australian +3.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
26.5% Scottish ◂ +20.6 pts 5.9%
13.7% Irish +7.8 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Dutch +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
13.7% German ◂ +7.8 pts 5.9%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.3% English only +1.0 pts ▸ 88.2%
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 Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +19.6 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
17.6% 7th pct 37.3% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

67.6% Christianity ◂ +14.7 pts 52.9%
17.6% No religion +19.6 pts ▸ 37.3%
18.6% Not stated ◂ +12.7 pts 5.9%
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 Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +12.0 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
51.4% 65th pct 63.4% 85th pct
Bachelor+ in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +9.0 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
27.6% 82nd pct 36.6% 90th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +1 more in Mount Luke
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
— 163 34th pct
ICSEA in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
— 1,012 63rd pct

Highest year of school

51.4% Year 12 +12.0 pts ▸ 63.4%
37.5% Year 10 ◂ +25.3 pts 12.2%
9.7% Year 11 even 9.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.3 pts 25.8%
5.7% Postgraduate degree +20.1 pts ▸ 25.8%
22.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.1 pts 22.6%
17.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.9 pts 16.1%
11.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.3% Management & commerce +14.5 pts ▸ 25.8%
22.6% Engineering & related ◂ +13.0 pts 9.7%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
13.2% Education ◂ +0.3 pts 12.9%
11.3% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Society & culture ◂ +5.7 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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$399 higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
$914 74th pct $515 13th pct
Household income in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$251 higher in Merritts Creek gap steady
$2,125 80th pct $1,874 69th pct
Family income in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$376 higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +4.5 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap narrowing
11.8% 69th pct 7.3% 46th pct
High-income homes in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
25.7% 75th pct —

Household income distribution

17.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% $650–$1,499 +4.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
8.6% $3,000–$3,999 +7.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.4% Under $650 +23.4 pts ▸ 70.7%
26.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.2 pts 17.1%
14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 7.3%
3.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +5.9 pts higher in Mount Luke
17.6% 11th pct 23.5% 25th pct
Mental health in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +9.8 pts higher in Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct 9.8% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +9.8 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.8% 89th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Other condition ◂ +4.9 pts 5.9%
5.9% Arthritis +3.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Mental health +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Asthma ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.8% None +15.7 pts ▸ 76.5%
10.8% One condition +4.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +8.8 pts higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
30.3% 86th pct 39.0% 93rd pct
Unpaid carers in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +13.9 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
23.7% 95th pct 9.8% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +10.2 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap narrowing
39.5% 92nd pct 29.3% 70th pct
Defence service in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +6.5 pts higher in Merritts Creek
6.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +21.9 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
17.1% 14th pct 39.0% 94th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +3 larger in Merritts Creek
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +44 yrs older in Merritts Creek
56 yrs 92nd pct 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
$2,500 100th pct —
Household income in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$2,850 higher in Merritts Creek
$3,750 93rd pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +0.3 larger in Mount Luke gap widening
2.8 76th pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +6.2 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
6.0% 25th pct 12.2% 58th pct
Living alone in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
14.3% 17th pct —

Family composition

60.2% Couples with children ◂ +11.3 pts 49.0%
33.7% Couples without children ◂ +5.2 pts 28.6%
6.0% One-parent families +6.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +3.2 pts 36.8%
25.7% 3 people ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
11.4% 4 people +4.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.3% 1 person ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$190 higher in Merritts Creek
$485 91st pct $295 55th pct
Mortgage in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +$253 higher in Mount Luke gap narrowing
$1,697 55th pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +0.10 higher in Mount Luke gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
14.3% 42nd pct —
Owned outright in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
31.4% 25th pct —
Separate houses in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
71.4% 30th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

45.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.9 pts 36.8%
31.4% Owned outright +0.2 pts ▸ 31.6%
14.3% Rented +1.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
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

45.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.4 pts 26.3%
25.7% 3 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.6% Studio / none ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

18.8% $1,800–$2,999 +52.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
18.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +11.1 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap narrowing
27.1% 76th pct 16.0% 48th pct
PT commute in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +1 more in Merritts Creek
2 71st pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
19.61 92nd pct 19.61 92nd pct
Departures/1k in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
490.2 78th pct 490.2 78th pct
PT routes in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +4 longer in Merritts Creek
32 68th pct 28 65th pct
Drive to city in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +3 longer in Mount Luke
107 73rd pct 110 75th pct

How people get to work

50.8% Car (driver) ◂ +18.8 pts 32.0%
27.1% Worked at home ◂ +11.1 pts 16.0%
6.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.8 pts 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

28.6% 2 vehicles +13.5 pts ▸ 42.1%
28.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.3 pts 26.3%
14.3% 1 vehicle +12.0 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.6% 4 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +14.0 pts higher in Mount Luke gap widening
34.0% 61st pct 48.0% 89th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +16.7 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
77.6% 92nd pct 61.0% 51st pct
Full-time in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +13.6 pts higher in Merritts Creek gap widening
57.6% 47th pct 44.0% 7th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Public administration & safety +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
20.3% Manufacturing ◂ +8.3 pts 12.0%
18.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 12.0%
11.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% Construction ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Retail trade ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Professional & technical ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%

Occupations people work in

5.1% Labourers +18.9 pts ▸ 24.0%
23.7% Managers ◂ +11.7 pts 12.0%
20.3% Professionals ◂ +0.3 pts 20.0%
16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
16.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.9 pts 12.0%
10.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Sales workers ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
0.2 43rd pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +0.1 more in Mount Luke
0.1 40th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +8.7 pts higher in Merritts Creek
8.7% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +13.6 pts higher in Mount Luke
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 49th pct
Walk to health in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +19.6 more in Mount Luke
19.6 61st pct 39.2 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke even
1 49th pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Merritts Creekin Mount Luke +0.6 pts higher in Merritts Creek
10.2% 82nd pct 9.7% 79th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Merritts Creek vs Mount Luke [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31814/merritts-creek/vs/SAL31987/mount-luke