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Moolboolaman vs Nearum

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.6 km apart · Moolboolaman profile · Nearum profile

Moolboolaman Nearum

Moolboolaman and Nearum are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland, though they differ sharply in their populations and demographics. Moolboolaman is larger and more diverse, with a far higher share of children (14.2% compared to 0.0% in Nearum) and a much larger First Nations population. Nearum is sparsely populated and skewed heavily toward seniors, with 41.7% of residents aged 65 and over. A major divide exists in typical weekly household income, which is far higher in Nearum at $1,624 compared to $912 in Moolboolaman.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities, schools, or public transport nearby. This shared isolation is mirrored in their identical scores for people per bedroom. While they share a rural setting, their health profiles differ; Moolboolaman has far higher rates of mental health conditions (15.8% versus 0.0%) and long-term health conditions. This contrasts with Nearum, where more people are born overseas (25.0% compared to 12.9% in Moolboolaman) and typical weekly family incomes are significantly higher.

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Where they differ most

Needs assistance: 14.4 pts higher in Moolboolaman Family income: $1,056 higher in Nearum No religion: 23.8 pts higher in Moolboolaman Population: 463 larger in Moolboolaman Housework 15h+: 19.8 pts higher in Moolboolaman

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moolboolamanin Nearum +463 larger in Moolboolaman gap steady
487 64th pct 24 16th pct
Median age in Moolboolamanin Nearum +4 yrs older in Nearum gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Moolboolamanin Nearum +5.7 pts higher in Moolboolaman
5.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Moolboolamanin Nearum +16.0 pts higher in Nearum
25.7% 76th pct 41.7% 97th pct
Under 15 in Moolboolamanin Nearum +14.2 pts higher in Moolboolaman
14.2% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Moolboolamanin Nearum
9.6% 30th pct —

Age structure

34.9% Older adults (45–64) +19.3 pts ▸ 54.2%
25.7% Seniors (65+) +16.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
14.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) +4.1 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

47.8% Married ◂ +6.1 pts 41.7%
27.4% Never married ◂ +2.4 pts 25.0%
5.6% Separated +19.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.3% Divorced ◂ +0.8 pts 12.5%
5.6% Widowed ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Moolboolaman Nearum

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moolboolamanin Nearum +12.1 pts higher in Nearum
12.9% 57th pct 25.0% 85th pct

Country of birth

79.1% Australia ◂ +37.4 pts 41.7%
5.1% England ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.1 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

43.7% Australian ◂ +14.6 pts 29.2%
39.4% English ◂ +18.6 pts 20.8%
9.9% Irish ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% Scottish ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% German ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Dutch ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Italian ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Moolboolamanin Nearum +3.7 pts higher in Moolboolaman
3.7% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.9% English only ◂ +13.9 pts 75.0%
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 Moolboolamanin Nearum +23.8 pts higher in Moolboolaman
40.5% 50th pct 16.7% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

45.2% Christianity ◂ +7.7 pts 37.5%
40.5% No religion ◂ +23.8 pts 16.7%
13.8% Not stated +15.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
1.0% Judaism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Moolboolamanin Nearum
30.2% 13th pct —
Bachelor+ in Moolboolamanin Nearum +6.6 pts higher in Moolboolaman
6.6% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.8% Year 10 +22.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.2% Year 12 ◂ +3.6 pts 26.7%
14.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Year 11 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.1% Certificate III / IV +15.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.1% Engineering & related +2.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.8% Health ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Society & culture ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.2% Architecture & building ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Management & commerce ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Education ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moolboolamanin Nearum +$237 higher in Nearum gap widening
$437 7th pct $674 36th pct
Household income in Moolboolamanin Nearum +$712 higher in Nearum
$912 10th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Moolboolamanin Nearum +$1,056 higher in Nearum
$1,069 8th pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Moolboolamanin Nearum +3.2 pts higher in Moolboolaman
3.2% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Moolboolamanin Nearum
10.2% 30th pct —

Household income distribution

15.1% $1,500–$2,999 +84.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% Under $650 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.4% Under $650 ◂ +27.1 pts 33.3%
20.9% $650–$1,499 +8.3 pts ▸ 29.2%
7.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moolboolamanin Nearum +22.3 pts higher in Moolboolaman
43.1% 94th pct 20.8% 16th pct
Mental health in Moolboolamanin Nearum +15.8 pts higher in Moolboolaman
15.8% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Moolboolamanin Nearum +14.4 pts higher in Moolboolaman
14.4% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.1% Arthritis ◂ +8.6 pts 12.5%
15.8% Mental health ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% Other condition ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Diabetes ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Lung condition ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Cancer ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Stroke ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.0% None +7.1 pts ▸ 54.2%
23.8% One condition +1.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
11.3% Two conditions ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.6% Three or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moolboolamanin Nearum +3.1 pts higher in Nearum
13.6% 27th pct 16.7% 43rd pct
Unpaid carers in Moolboolamanin Nearum +9.5 pts higher in Nearum
15.5% 76th pct 25.0% 97th pct
Unpaid child care in Moolboolamanin Nearum +14.9 pts higher in Nearum
18.4% 21st pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Moolboolamanin Nearum
5.6% 86th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Moolboolamanin Nearum +19.8 pts higher in Moolboolaman
32.3% 86th pct 12.5% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Moolboolamanin Nearum +28 larger in Moolboolaman
28 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Moolboolamanin Nearum +23 yrs older in Nearum
34 yrs 72nd pct 57 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Moolboolamanin Nearum +$3,080 higher in Nearum
$420 20th pct $3,500 100th pct
Household income in Moolboolamanin Nearum +$3,625 higher in Nearum
$1,125 23rd pct $4,750 100th pct
Indigenous language in Moolboolamanin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Moolboolamanin Nearum +0.6 larger in Moolboolaman
2.4 43rd pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Moolboolamanin Nearum
17.0% 79th pct —
Living alone in Moolboolamanin Nearum
28.0% 65th pct —

Family composition

41.4% Couples without children +83.6 pts ▸ 125.0%
38.5% Couples with children +61.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.0% One-parent families ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other families ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

28.0% 1 person +52.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
43.5% 2 people ◂ +43.5 pts 0.0%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
8.6% 4 people ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% 5 people ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.2% 6 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moolboolamanin Nearum
$275 48th pct —
Mortgage in Moolboolamanin Nearum
$867 11th pct —
People / bedroom in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Moolboolamanin Nearum
8.6% 22nd pct —
Owned outright in Moolboolamanin Nearum
52.2% 79th pct —
Separate houses in Moolboolamanin Nearum
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Moolboolamanin Nearum
58.1% 13th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

32.3% Owned with a mortgage +47.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
52.2% Owned outright ◂ +52.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Rented ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Not stated ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% Other tenure ◂ +3.2 pts 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

41.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%
25.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
12.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
10.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Studio / none ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

75.0% Under $1,000 +25.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Moolboolamanin Nearum
1.7% 54th pct —
Work from home in Moolboolamanin Nearum
3.7% 8th pct —
PT commute in Moolboolamanin Nearum
2.2% 81st pct —
PT stops in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

67.6% Car (driver) ◂ +34.3 pts 33.3%
3.7% Worked at home +21.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Bus ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

9.4% 4 or more +90.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
29.4% 1 vehicle +50.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% No vehicle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moolboolamanin Nearum +18.9 pts higher in Moolboolaman
31.4% 52nd pct 12.5% 7th pct
Recent arrivals in Moolboolamanin Nearum
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moolboolamanin Nearum
9.5% 89th pct —
Participation in Moolboolamanin Nearum +14.1 pts higher in Nearum
35.9% 6th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Moolboolamanin Nearum
46.3% 10th pct —

Industries people work in

14.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
11.0% Education & training ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Mining ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Construction ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Retail trade ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% Professional & technical ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Administrative & support ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

4.4% Clerical & administrative +45.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Managers +16.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.3% Labourers ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
20.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
18.4% Community & personal service ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
11.0% Professionals ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
11.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
5.1% Sales workers ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Moolboolamanin Nearum even
0 24th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Moolboolamanin Nearum +4.9 pts higher in Nearum
11.3% 86th pct 16.2% 94th pct

Compare Moolboolaman with nearby areas

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Compare Nearum with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moolboolaman vs Nearum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31893/moolboolaman/vs/SAL32111/nearum