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Miara vs Waterloo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Miara profile · Waterloo profile

Miara Waterloo

Waterloo (Qld) and Miara are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Residents in Miara are far older, with a typical age of 64 compared to 54 in Waterloo (Qld), and 60.7% of people there are aged 65 and over. Waterloo (Qld) has a more diverse population, with 18.7% born overseas and 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, whereas neither of these measures are present in Miara. Typical weekly household income is also well higher in Waterloo (Qld) at $1,125, compared to $724 in Miara.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, shops, or health services. They also share a similar lack of English-language gaps, as no one in either area speaks little or no English. While they share these infrastructure challenges, Waterloo (Qld) has seen a larger share of people earning $2,000 or more a week since the last census, while Miara has remained more concentrated in lower income brackets.

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Where they differ most

Population: 143 larger in Waterloo Aged 65+: 37.9 pts higher in Miara Rent: $100 higher in Waterloo De facto: 21.3 pts higher in Waterloo Unpaid child care: 22.1 pts higher in Waterloo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Miarain Waterloo +143 larger in Waterloo gap widening
28 18th pct 171 50th pct
Median age in Miarain Waterloo +10 yrs older in Miara gap narrowing
64 yrs 99th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Miarain Waterloo +4.1 pts higher in Waterloo gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 68th pct
Aged 65+ in Miarain Waterloo +37.9 pts higher in Miara gap widening
60.7% 100th pct 22.8% 67th pct
Under 15 in Miarain Waterloo +9.7 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
21.4% 77th pct 11.7% 22nd pct
De facto in Miarain Waterloo +21.3 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 21.3% 89th pct

Age structure

60.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +37.9 pts 22.8%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) +4.2 pts ▸ 32.7%
21.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.7 pts 11.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.1 pts 7.6%

Marital status

79.2% Married ◂ +38.2 pts 40.9%
16.7% Never married +10.9 pts ▸ 27.5%
0.0% Divorced +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +9.3 pts 7.4%
0.0% Separated +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Age & sex structure

Miara Waterloo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Miarain Waterloo +18.7 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.7% 74th pct

Country of birth

64.3% Australia +9.4 pts ▸ 73.7%
17.9% England ◂ +10.3 pts 7.6%
0.0% New Zealand +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
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

57.1% English ◂ +12.1 pts 45.0%
35.7% Australian +6.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
10.7% Scottish +3.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
14.3% Irish ◂ +5.5 pts 8.8%
0.0% German +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Vietnamese +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese 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%

Language

Other language in Miarain Waterloo +2.9 pts higher in Waterloo gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 46th pct
Limited English in Miarain Waterloo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.7% English only +5.5 pts ▸ 91.2%
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 Miarain Waterloo +7.6 pts higher in Waterloo gap narrowing
35.7% 36th pct 43.3% 59th pct

Religious affiliation

64.3% Christianity ◂ +21.6 pts 42.7%
35.7% No religion +7.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
10.7% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 9.4%
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 Miarain Waterloo +1.7 pts higher in Waterloo gap narrowing
34.6% 23rd pct 36.3% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in Miarain Waterloo +12.8 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.8% 42nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Miarain Waterloo +2 more in Miara
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Miarain Waterloo
13 1st pct —
ICSEA in Miarain Waterloo
966 36th pct —

Highest year of school

11.5% Year 10 +28.2 pts ▸ 39.7%
34.6% Year 12 +1.7 pts ▸ 36.3%
23.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.9 pts 6.2%
0.0% Year 11 +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Highest qualification level

31.3% Certificate III / IV +7.8 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Society & culture +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Health +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Education +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Miarain Waterloo +$76 higher in Waterloo gap widening
$449 8th pct $525 14th pct
Household income in Miarain Waterloo +$401 higher in Waterloo gap widening
$724 3rd pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Miarain Waterloo +$476 higher in Waterloo gap narrowing
$899 4th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Miarain Waterloo +5.4 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 34th pct
High-income homes in Miarain Waterloo
— 18.5% 58th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Under $650 +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Personal income distribution

83.3% Under $650 ◂ +30.3 pts 53.0%
12.5% $650–$1,499 +21.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Miarain Waterloo +8.3 pts higher in Waterloo
25.0% 31st pct 33.3% 72nd pct
Mental health in Miarain Waterloo +8.2 pts higher in Waterloo
0.0% 0th pct 8.2% 51st pct
Needs assistance in Miarain Waterloo +8.8 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 86th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

32.1% Arthritis ◂ +17.5 pts 14.6%
21.4% Asthma ◂ +14.4 pts 7.0%
0.0% Other condition +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Mental health +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Cancer +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Diabetes +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Heart disease +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Stroke +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None ◂ +3.9 pts 49.7%
10.7% One condition +12.7 pts ▸ 23.4%
10.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.4 pts 9.4%
0.0% Three or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Miarain Waterloo +9.4 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 12th pct
Unpaid carers in Miarain Waterloo +5.6 pts higher in Waterloo gap steady
12.5% 47th pct 18.1% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Miarain Waterloo +22.1 pts higher in Waterloo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.1% 35th pct
Defence service in Miarain Waterloo +5.3 pts higher in Waterloo
0.0% 0th pct 5.3% 83rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Miarain Waterloo +11.3 pts higher in Miara gap widening
37.5% 92nd pct 26.2% 61st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Miarain Waterloo +7 larger in Waterloo
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Miarain Waterloo
— 57 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Miarain Waterloo
— $450 25th pct
Household income in Miarain Waterloo
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Miarain Waterloo +0.6 larger in Waterloo gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Miarain Waterloo
— 10.4% 47th pct
Living alone in Miarain Waterloo
— 24.6% 53rd pct

Family composition

87.5% Couples without children ◂ +47.5 pts 40.0%
0.0% Couples with children +41.6 pts ▸ 41.6%
25.0% One-parent families ◂ +14.6 pts 10.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +3.1 pts 36.9%
26.7% 1 person ◂ +2.1 pts 24.6%
0.0% 4 people +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% 3 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Miarain Waterloo +$100 higher in Waterloo
$50 0th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Miarain Waterloo
— $1,467 40th pct
People / bedroom in Miarain Waterloo +0.10 higher in Miara gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Miarain Waterloo
— 6.2% 14th pct
Owned outright in Miarain Waterloo
— 58.5% 89th pct
Separate houses in Miarain Waterloo
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Miarain Waterloo
— 76.9% 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.3% Owned outright +5.1 pts ▸ 58.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Other tenure +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Rented +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

53.3% Separate house +46.7 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

20.0% 3 bedrooms +21.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
26.7% 4 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Miarain Waterloo
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Miarain Waterloo
— 15.2% 46th pct
PT commute in Miarain Waterloo
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Miarain Waterloo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Miarain Waterloo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Miarain Waterloo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +60.6 pts ▸ 60.6%
0.0% Worked at home +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
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

60.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +29.2 pts 30.8%
26.7% 2 vehicles +10.3 pts ▸ 36.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 4 or more +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Miarain Waterloo +1.1 pts higher in Waterloo gap narrowing
29.2% 43rd pct 30.2% 47th pct
Recent arrivals in Miarain Waterloo
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Miarain Waterloo
— 6.8% 83rd pct
Participation in Miarain Waterloo +7.3 pts higher in Waterloo gap narrowing
41.7% 11th pct 49.0% 20th pct
Full-time in Miarain Waterloo
— 57.6% 47th pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +78.8 pts 21.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Other services +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Mining +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Retail trade +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Labourers ◂ +93.9 pts 6.1%
0.0% Managers +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Professionals +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Sales workers +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0 26th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Miarain Waterloo +0.3 pts higher in Miara
0.3% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Miarain Waterloo +0.3 pts higher in Miara
0.3% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Miarain Waterloo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Miarain Waterloo +71.4 more in Miara
71.4 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Miarain Waterloo even
0 32nd pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Miarain Waterloo +2.4 pts higher in Waterloo
7.0% 63rd pct 9.4% 78th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Miara vs Waterloo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31820/miara/vs/SAL33006/waterloo