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Moffatdale vs Wyalla

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Moffatdale profile · Wyalla profile

Moffatdale Wyalla

Moffatdale and Wyalla are two nearby Queensland areas with very different resident profiles. Moffatdale has a significantly older population, with a typical resident aged 49 and 30% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, Wyalla is much younger, where children under 15 make up 37.2% of the population and the typical age is 38. Employment and income also differ; adults working or looking for work are far more common in Wyalla (80.8% compared to 45.8% in Moffatdale), and a far higher share of Wyalla residents earn $2,000 or more a week (19.2% versus 5.7% in Moffatdale).

Both areas are car-dependent and have a similar share of people who speak little or no English. They also share a similar proportion of people needing help with daily activities, which sits near the national figure. While they are alike in these ways, other gaps are wide; for example, people who have moved in the last five years are far more common in Moffatdale (39.6%) than in Wyalla (13.2%).

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 36.4 pts higher in Wyalla Mortgage: $1,494 higher in Wyalla Work from home: 38.7 pts higher in Wyalla Recent movers: 26.4 pts higher in Moffatdale Participation: 35.0 pts higher in Wyalla

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moffatdalein Wyalla +214 larger in Moffatdale gap widening
257 58th pct 43 25th pct
Median age in Moffatdalein Wyalla +11 yrs older in Moffatdale gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Moffatdalein Wyalla +4.3 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
4.3% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Moffatdalein Wyalla +6.7 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
30.0% 86th pct 23.3% 69th pct
Under 15 in Moffatdalein Wyalla +18.9 pts higher in Wyalla gap widening
18.3% 58th pct 37.2% 100th pct
De facto in Moffatdalein Wyalla +8.6 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
8.6% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

18.3% Children (0–14) +18.9 pts ▸ 37.2%
16.0% Young adults (25–44) +16.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
30.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.7 pts 23.3%
24.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
9.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.8 pts 7.0%

Marital status

52.4% Married +13.0 pts ▸ 65.4%
20.8% Never married ◂ +9.2 pts 11.5%
17.5% Divorced +1.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
4.2% Widowed ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Separated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Moffatdale Wyalla

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moffatdalein Wyalla +6.2 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
6.2% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

77.0% Australia +9.0 pts ▸ 86.0%
1.9% England ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 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

35.4% English +1.8 pts ▸ 37.2%
32.3% Australian ◂ +4.4 pts 27.9%
10.5% Irish +12.7 pts ▸ 23.3%
15.2% German +8.1 pts ▸ 23.3%
8.6% Scottish ◂ +1.6 pts 7.0%
3.1% Dutch ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Chinese ◂ +1.9 pts 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 Moffatdalein Wyalla +2.3 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
2.3% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Moffatdalein Wyalla even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.0% English only +14.0 pts ▸ 93.0%
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 Moffatdalein Wyalla +7.1 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
25.7% 16th pct 18.6% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

49.0% Christianity +20.7 pts ▸ 69.8%
25.7% No religion ◂ +7.1 pts 18.6%
23.0% Not stated ◂ +11.3 pts 11.6%
1.2% Islam ◂ +1.2 pts 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 Moffatdalein Wyalla +14.9 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
26.4% 9th pct 11.5% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Moffatdalein Wyalla +8.5 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
8.5% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Moffatdalein Wyalla
21.28 89th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Moffatdalein Wyalla +2 more in Moffatdale
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Moffatdalein Wyalla
123 29th pct —
ICSEA in Moffatdalein Wyalla
713 0th pct —

Highest year of school

31.3% Year 10 +18.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.0% Year 9 or below +22.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
26.4% Year 12 ◂ +14.9 pts 11.5%
5.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.0% Certificate III / IV +20.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
10.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
7.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.7% Engineering & related ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
10.4% Education ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Management & commerce ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Information technology ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Health ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$112 higher in Moffatdale gap widening
$586 23rd pct $474 10th pct
Household income in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$384 higher in Moffatdale gap widening
$959 12th pct $575 0th pct
Family income in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$88 higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
$1,213 12th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Moffatdalein Wyalla +13.6 pts higher in Wyalla gap widening
5.7% 36th pct 19.2% 88th pct
High-income homes in Moffatdalein Wyalla
6.6% 20th pct —

Household income distribution

47.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +47.3 pts 0.0%
19.8% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
17.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.1% Under $650 +25.3 pts ▸ 65.4%
25.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% $3,000 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
6.1% $1,500–$2,999 +9.3 pts ▸ 15.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moffatdalein Wyalla +4.4 pts higher in Moffatdale
27.6% 44th pct 23.3% 24th pct
Mental health in Moffatdalein Wyalla +0.4 pts higher in Moffatdale
9.7% 66th pct 9.3% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Moffatdalein Wyalla even gap narrowing
7.0% 74th pct 7.0% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.3% Heart disease +9.7 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.6% Arthritis ◂ +6.6 pts 7.0%
9.7% Mental health ◂ +0.4 pts 9.3%
9.3% Other condition ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Asthma ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None +19.2 pts ▸ 72.1%
14.8% One condition ◂ +0.8 pts 14.0%
3.5% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.6% Two conditions ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moffatdalein Wyalla +7.3 pts higher in Moffatdale gap steady
18.9% 54th pct 11.5% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Moffatdalein Wyalla +12.2 pts higher in Wyalla gap narrowing
10.8% 31st pct 23.1% 94th pct
Unpaid child care in Moffatdalein Wyalla +36.4 pts higher in Wyalla gap widening
17.5% 18th pct 53.8% 100th pct
Defence service in Moffatdalein Wyalla +4.7 pts higher in Moffatdale
4.7% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Moffatdalein Wyalla +12.5 pts higher in Moffatdale gap narrowing
24.1% 49th pct 11.5% 9th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Moffatdalein Wyalla +11 larger in Moffatdale
11 60th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Moffatdalein Wyalla +37 yrs older in Wyalla
29 yrs 60th pct 66 yrs 99th pct
Median income in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$126 higher in Moffatdale
$350 12th pct $224 2nd pct
Household income in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$549 higher in Moffatdale
$1,124 23rd pct $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Moffatdalein Wyalla +0.8 larger in Wyalla gap steady
2.2 24th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Moffatdalein Wyalla +8.1 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
8.1% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Moffatdalein Wyalla
37.4% 88th pct —

Family composition

52.2% Couples with children +20.0 pts ▸ 72.2%
39.8% Couples without children ◂ +6.4 pts 33.3%
8.1% One-parent families ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Other families ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.4% 1 person ◂ +15.9 pts 21.4%
37.4% 2 people ◂ +1.6 pts 35.7%
6.6% 5 people +22.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.9% 3 people ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.8% 4 people ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$175 higher in Moffatdale
$230 34th pct $55 0th pct
Mortgage in Moffatdalein Wyalla +$1,494 higher in Wyalla
$1,006 15th pct $2,500 88th pct
People / bedroom in Moffatdalein Wyalla even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Moffatdalein Wyalla
8.8% 23rd pct —
Owned outright in Moffatdalein Wyalla
68.1% 98th pct —
Separate houses in Moffatdalein Wyalla
91.2% 35th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Moffatdalein Wyalla
54.9% 11th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

68.1% Owned outright ◂ +11.0 pts 57.1%
20.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
8.8% Rented ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.2% Separate house +8.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
8.8% Other dwelling ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 28.6%
15.4% 4 bedrooms +20.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
18.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
11.0% Studio / none ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Moffatdalein Wyalla
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Moffatdalein Wyalla +38.7 pts higher in Wyalla
16.3% 49th pct 55.0% 100th pct
PT commute in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.5% Car (driver) ◂ +26.5 pts 30.0%
16.3% Worked at home +38.7 pts ▸ 55.0%
9.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.8 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

12.1% 3 vehicles +45.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
40.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.2 pts 21.4%
29.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.2 pts 21.4%
15.4% 4 or more ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moffatdalein Wyalla +26.4 pts higher in Moffatdale gap widening
39.6% 77th pct 13.2% 8th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Moffatdalein Wyalla +35.0 pts higher in Wyalla gap widening
45.8% 14th pct 80.8% 95th pct
Full-time in Moffatdalein Wyalla +22.6 pts higher in Wyalla
67.4% 85th pct 90.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

22.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.1% Manufacturing +5.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.9% Education & training ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.8% Construction ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Retail trade ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.3% Other services ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.8% Managers +20.2 pts ▸ 55.0%
18.5% Labourers ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
13.0% Professionals ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
7.6% Community & personal service ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Moffatdalein Wyalla +0.4 higher in Moffatdale
0.4 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Moffatdalein Wyalla +0.6 more in Moffatdale
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moffatdalein Wyalla +59.1 pts higher in Moffatdale
59.1% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moffatdalein Wyalla +2.0 pts higher in Moffatdale
2.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Moffatdalein Wyalla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moffatdalein Wyalla +11.7 more in Moffatdale
11.7 45th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Moffatdalein Wyalla +1 higher in Moffatdale
1 54th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Moffatdalein Wyalla +4.2 pts higher in Wyalla
4.7% 38th pct 8.9% 75th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moffatdale vs Wyalla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31870/moffatdale/vs/SAL33181/wyalla