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Midgee vs Nerimbera

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.7 km apart · Midgee profile · Nerimbera profile

Midgee Nerimbera

Nerimbera and Midgee (Qld) are two neighbouring rural areas with very different demographics. Nerimbera is more family-oriented, with 22.1% of people being children under 15 and a far higher share of residents providing unpaid care for children (27.3%). This is consistent with the fact that 84.5% of homes there have three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Midgee (Qld) is much older, with the typical resident aged 55 and 32.2% of the population aged 65 or over.

These two places share a similar typical weekly personal income of around $620 and nearly identical rates of home ownership, with about 52% of homes owned outright in each. While they are alike in these areas, other gaps remain wide; for example, the unemployment rate is far higher in Midgee (Qld) at 21.1% compared to 3.2% in Nerimbera. Educational attainment also differs, with 38.2% of Nerimbera residents finishing Year 12 compared to 17.6% in Midgee (Qld).

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Where they differ most

Population: 195 larger in Nerimbera Separate houses: 48.1 pts higher in Nerimbera 3+ bedrooms: 54.9 pts higher in Nerimbera Unpaid child care: 22.6 pts higher in Nerimbera Year 12: 20.6 pts higher in Nerimbera

Demographics & Identity

Population in Midgeein Nerimbera +195 larger in Nerimbera gap narrowing
90 39th pct 285 59th pct
Median age in Midgeein Nerimbera +9 yrs older in Midgee gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Midgeein Nerimbera +1.1 pts higher in Nerimbera gap narrowing
5.6% 76th pct 6.7% 80th pct
Aged 65+ in Midgeein Nerimbera +15.4 pts higher in Midgee gap widening
32.2% 88th pct 16.8% 41st pct
Under 15 in Midgeein Nerimbera +11.0 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
11.1% 20th pct 22.1% 80th pct
De facto in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.2 pts higher in Midgee gap narrowing
12.8% 55th pct 12.6% 53rd pct

Age structure

40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.8 pts 30.2%
32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.4 pts 16.8%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) +1.7 pts ▸ 22.8%
11.1% Children (0–14) +11.0 pts ▸ 22.1%
8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 4.6%

Marital status

40.0% Married +15.9 pts ▸ 55.9%
31.8% Never married ◂ +11.1 pts 20.7%
11.8% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Separated +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.5% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Midgee Nerimbera

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Midgeein Nerimbera +7.4 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.4% 31st pct

Country of birth

58.9% Australia +18.0 pts ▸ 76.8%
0.0% New Zealand +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% England +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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

37.8% Australian +1.9 pts ▸ 39.6%
32.2% English +7.1 pts ▸ 39.3%
7.8% Scottish +8.7 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.0% Irish +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% German +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Midgeein Nerimbera +3.5 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 50th pct
Limited English in Midgeein Nerimbera even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

68.9% English only +15.3 pts ▸ 84.2%
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 Midgeein Nerimbera +5.1 pts higher in Nerimbera gap narrowing
30.0% 23rd pct 35.1% 34th pct

Religious affiliation

36.7% Christianity +12.8 pts ▸ 49.5%
30.0% No religion +5.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
33.3% Not stated ◂ +21.8 pts 11.6%
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 Midgeein Nerimbera +20.6 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
17.6% 0th pct 38.2% 32nd pct
Bachelor+ in Midgeein Nerimbera +4.0 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
3.5% 8th pct 7.5% 20th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Midgeein Nerimbera +1 more in Nerimbera
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Midgeein Nerimbera
— 126 30th pct
ICSEA in Midgeein Nerimbera
— 888 12th pct

Highest year of school

17.6% Year 12 +20.6 pts ▸ 38.2%
23.5% Year 10 +10.1 pts ▸ 33.6%
16.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.6 pts 12.9%
4.7% Year 11 +1.3 pts ▸ 6.0%

Highest qualification level

24.0% Certificate III / IV +29.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
6.0% Bachelor degree +2.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.0% Engineering & related +15.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
6.0% Management & commerce +7.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.0% Architecture & building +4.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Health +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Society & culture +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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 Midgeein Nerimbera +$3 higher in Nerimbera gap narrowing
$619 27th pct $622 28th pct
Household income in Midgeein Nerimbera +$146 higher in Nerimbera gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $1,333 35th pct
Family income in Midgeein Nerimbera +$94 higher in Midgee gap narrowing
$1,625 34th pct $1,531 29th pct
High earners in Midgeein Nerimbera +6.2 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.2% 39th pct
High-income homes in Midgeein Nerimbera +5.2 pts higher in Nerimbera gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.2% 16th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 27.8%
22.2% $1,500–$2,999 +10.8 pts ▸ 33.0%
14.8% Under $650 +3.7 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

25.9% Under $650 +18.6 pts ▸ 44.5%
23.5% $650–$1,499 +4.2 pts ▸ 27.8%
12.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 10.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.7 pts higher in Midgee
33.3% 72nd pct 32.6% 69th pct
Mental health in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.4 pts higher in Midgee
7.8% 47th pct 7.4% 43rd pct
Needs assistance in Midgeein Nerimbera +1.2 pts higher in Nerimbera gap steady
4.4% 48th pct 5.6% 61st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.7% Asthma ◂ +6.5 pts 10.2%
14.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%
7.8% Mental health ◂ +0.4 pts 7.4%
3.3% Diabetes +4.4 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.4% Other condition +3.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.7% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 2.1%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

24.4% None +29.2 pts ▸ 53.7%
20.0% One condition +2.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
10.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 4.2%
4.4% Three or more +2.2 pts ▸ 6.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Midgeein Nerimbera +18.1 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
3.5% 2nd pct 21.6% 65th pct
Unpaid carers in Midgeein Nerimbera +13.2 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
7.1% 13th pct 20.3% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in Midgeein Nerimbera +22.6 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
4.7% 1st pct 27.3% 61st pct
Defence service in Midgeein Nerimbera +6.3 pts higher in Nerimbera
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Midgeein Nerimbera +16.7 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
10.6% 8th pct 27.3% 67th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Midgeein Nerimbera +14 larger in Nerimbera
5 49th pct 19 67th pct
Median age in Midgeein Nerimbera +46 yrs older in Nerimbera
10 yrs 4th pct 56 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Midgeein Nerimbera +$550 higher in Midgee
$1,125 86th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Midgeein Nerimbera +$1,626 higher in Midgee
$2,750 86th pct $1,124 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.5 larger in Nerimbera gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Midgeein Nerimbera +4.3 pts higher in Midgee gap widening
17.5% 81st pct 13.2% 63rd pct
Living alone in Midgeein Nerimbera +3.7 pts higher in Nerimbera gap steady
14.8% 18th pct 18.6% 31st pct

Family composition

40.0% Couples with children +8.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
42.5% Couples without children ◂ +6.1 pts 36.4%
17.5% One-parent families ◂ +4.3 pts 13.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people ◂ +1.1 pts 43.3%
11.1% 3 people +11.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
14.8% 1 person +3.7 pts ▸ 18.6%
14.8% 4 people ◂ +7.6 pts 7.2%
0.0% 6 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Midgeein Nerimbera +$58 higher in Nerimbera gap widening
$210 28th pct $268 46th pct
Mortgage in Midgeein Nerimbera +$57 higher in Nerimbera gap narrowing
$1,300 29th pct $1,357 32nd pct
People / bedroom in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.30 higher in Midgee gap steady
1.20 96th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Midgeein Nerimbera +14.6 pts higher in Midgee gap widening
25.9% 73rd pct 11.3% 31st pct
Owned outright in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.3 pts higher in Midgee gap narrowing
51.9% 79th pct 51.5% 78th pct
Separate houses in Midgeein Nerimbera +48.1 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
51.9% 8th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Midgeein Nerimbera +54.9 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
29.6% 0th pct 84.5% 64th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.9% Owned outright ◂ +0.3 pts 51.5%
14.8% Owned with a mortgage +27.5 pts ▸ 42.3%
25.9% Rented ◂ +14.6 pts 11.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

51.9% Separate house +49.2 pts ▸ 101.0%
29.6% Other dwelling ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

29.6% 3 bedrooms +16.8 pts ▸ 46.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
25.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +20.8 pts 5.2%
22.2% Studio / none ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 5 or more +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $350–$549 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Under $1,000 +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Midgeein Nerimbera +3.1 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 63rd pct
Work from home in Midgeein Nerimbera +8.8 pts higher in Midgee gap narrowing
20.0% 60th pct 11.2% 31st pct
PT commute in Midgeein Nerimbera even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +26.4 pts ▸ 66.4%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +8.8 pts 11.2%
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

33.3% 2 vehicles +8.9 pts ▸ 42.3%
18.5% 1 vehicle +5.2 pts ▸ 23.7%
14.8% 4 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 15.5%
11.1% 3 vehicles +2.3 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% No vehicle +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Midgeein Nerimbera +1.4 pts higher in Midgee gap narrowing
30.0% 46th pct 28.6% 41st pct
Recent arrivals in Midgeein Nerimbera
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Midgeein Nerimbera +17.8 pts higher in Midgee gap widening
21.1% 100th pct 3.2% 45th pct
Participation in Midgeein Nerimbera +9.9 pts higher in Nerimbera gap widening
44.7% 13th pct 54.6% 31st pct
Full-time in Midgeein Nerimbera +4.8 pts higher in Midgee gap widening
60.0% 60th pct 55.2% 35th pct

Industries people work in

23.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
23.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.3 pts 12.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.3% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 7.8%
0.0% Mining +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.0% Retail trade +0.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
10.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.2 pts 7.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Education & training +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Other services +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Occupations people work in

23.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.8 pts 15.5%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.2 pts 19.8%
20.0% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 12.1%
16.7% Managers ◂ +4.6 pts 12.1%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +2.0 pts 14.7%
13.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.7 pts 8.6%
10.0% Professionals ◂ +1.4 pts 8.6%
0.0% Sales workers +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.1 higher in Nerimbera
0.0 0th pct 0.1 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Midgeein Nerimbera +0.1 more in Nerimbera
0.0 0th pct 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Midgeein Nerimbera +7.1 pts higher in Nerimbera
0.0% 0th pct 7.1% 45th pct
Walk to health in Midgeein Nerimbera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Midgeein Nerimbera +3.5 more in Nerimbera
0.0 0th pct 3.5 25th pct
Intersections/km² in Midgeein Nerimbera +1 higher in Nerimbera
0 19th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Midgeein Nerimbera +2.4 pts higher in Nerimbera
4.0% 28th pct 6.3% 57th pct

Compare Midgee with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Midgee vs Nerimbera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31828/midgee/vs/SAL32119/nerimbera