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Mount Stuart vs Wulguru

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.2 km apart · Mount Stuart profile · Wulguru profile

Mount Stuart Wulguru

Wulguru and Mount Stuart (Qld) are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Wulguru is a larger residential hub where people are far older, with a typical resident aged 42 compared to just 23 in Mount Stuart (Qld). It is a somewhat walkable area where most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. In contrast, Mount Stuart (Qld) is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a typical weekly income of $1,404, which is far higher than the $747 seen in Wulguru.

These two places have tracked differently since 2011, with Mount Stuart (Qld) seeing much more movement as 46.3% of residents moved in recently. They do share some traits, such as having very few people who speak little or no English. The two areas also differ in their workforce, with Mount Stuart (Qld) seeing a massive 91.8% of people working in public administration and safety, while Wulguru has a more varied mix of jobs in health and retail.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4,294 larger in Wulguru gap narrowing
95 40th pct 4,389 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 95
  • Second area, 2011: 4,819
  • Second area, 2016: 4,570
  • Second area, 2021: 4,389
Median age in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +19 yrs older in Wulguru gap steady
23 yrs 0th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 23 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +11.0 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 11.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Aged 65+ in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +20.5 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 20.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Under 15 in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +17.2 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 17.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
— 14.1% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Age structure

66.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +53.9 pts 12.4%
27.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 23.1%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%

Marital status

92.6% Never married ◂ +54.7 pts 37.9%
3.2% Married +37.9 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% Divorced +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Widowed +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.2% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Mount Stuart Wulguru

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

  • 85+ in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wulguru: 0.5% males, 1.2% females
  • 80–84 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wulguru: 1.4% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wulguru: 1.9% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wulguru: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wulguru: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 60–64 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wulguru: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 55–59 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wulguru: 3.6% males, 4.2% females
  • 50–54 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wulguru: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wulguru: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wulguru: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wulguru: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Mount Stuart: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wulguru: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Mount Stuart: 19.2% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wulguru: 3.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 20–24 in Mount Stuart: 66.7% males, 5.1% females; 20–24 in Wulguru: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mount Stuart: 5.1% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wulguru: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wulguru: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wulguru: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Mount Stuart: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wulguru: 2.8% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4.9 pts higher in Wulguru
4.2% 18th pct 9.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Country of birth

47.4% Australia +36.4 pts ▸ 83.8%
0.0% England +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

18.9% Australian +21.2 pts ▸ 40.1%
27.4% English +12.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
4.2% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 12.8%
10.5% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.3% German ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
4.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 4.0%
4.2% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 1.3%
0.0% Filipino +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +2.5 pts higher in Mount Stuart
6.3% 66th pct 3.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Limited English in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +0.4 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

49.5% English only +39.1 pts ▸ 88.6%
0.0% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +8.8 pts higher in Wulguru
32.6% 28th pct 41.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%

Religious affiliation

15.8% Christianity +33.3 pts ▸ 49.1%
48.4% Not stated ◂ +40.6 pts 7.8%
32.6% No religion +8.8 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +1.6 pts higher in Wulguru
43.2% 45th pct 44.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.8%
Bachelor+ in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +8.6 pts higher in Wulguru
3.2% 7th pct 11.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Schools/1k kids in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 1.32 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +13 more in Mount Stuart
18 86th pct 5 73rd pct
Avg size in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +69 larger in Mount Stuart
689 90th pct 621 86th pct
ICSEA in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +43 higher in Wulguru
953 28th pct 996 54th pct

Highest year of school

43.2% Year 12 +1.6 pts ▸ 44.8%
4.2% Year 10 +23.6 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
4.2% Year 11 +3.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV +15.2 pts ▸ 40.2%
4.4% Bachelor degree +11.6 pts ▸ 16.0%
7.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.9 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

13.2% Engineering & related +5.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
4.4% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
5.9% Health +3.1 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
4.4% Architecture & building +1.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +$657 higher in Mount Stuart gap widening
$1,404 96th pct $747 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: $174
  • First area, 2021: $1,404
  • Second area, 2011: $578
  • Second area, 2016: $603
  • Second area, 2021: $747
Household income in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— $1,446 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,243
  • Second area, 2016: $1,233
  • Second area, 2021: $1,446
— $1,816 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,387
  • Second area, 2016: $1,412
  • Second area, 2021: $1,816
High earners in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +6.9 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
High-income homes in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 13.4% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
29.5% $650–$1,499 +4.6 pts ▸ 34.0%
12.6% $1,500–$2,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +26.7 pts higher in Wulguru
6.3% 0th pct 33.1% 71st pct
Mental health in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +11.3 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 11.3% 78th pct
Needs assistance in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +6.9 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Mental health +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Other condition +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Asthma +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Diabetes +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Heart disease +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.4% None +10.0 pts ▸ 57.4%
6.3% One condition +14.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Two conditions +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Three or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +7.9 pts higher in Wulguru
3.2% 1st pct 11.1% 16th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid carers in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +13.1 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 13.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
Unpaid child care in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +25.3 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 25.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%
Defence service in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +46.7 pts higher in Mount Stuart
53.8% 100th pct 7.1% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +17.8 pts higher in Wulguru
3.2% 0th pct 20.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +482 larger in Wulguru
0 0th pct 482 87th pct
Median age in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +1 yrs older in Mount Stuart
20 yrs 25th pct 19 yrs 21st pct
— 45.2% 62nd pct
— 20.6% 86th pct
Median income in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +$832 higher in Mount Stuart
$1,375 89th pct $543 38th pct
Household income in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— $1,575 45th pct
Indigenous language in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 12.2% 82nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 2.4 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 20.7% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
— 27.6% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

Housing & Dwellings

— $290 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $270
  • Second area, 2016: $285
  • Second area, 2021: $290
— $1,300 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,700
  • Second area, 2016: $1,500
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 0.70 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 29.6% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
Owned outright in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 32.8% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%
Separate houses in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 89.6% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 89.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.6%
— 83.4% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 83.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.4%

Transport & Vehicles

— 6.2% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
Work from home in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4.1 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
PT commute in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +0.5 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%
PT stops in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +22 more in Wulguru
0 0th pct 22 86th pct
Stops/1k in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +5.01 more in Wulguru
0.00 0th pct 5.01 78th pct
Departures/1k in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +328.3 more in Wulguru
0.0 0th pct 328.3 75th pct
PT routes in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +2 more in Wulguru
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 3 21st pct

How people get to work

24.5% Car (driver) +47.8 pts ▸ 72.3%
10.2% Walked ◂ +9.1 pts 1.1%
6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.9 pts 5.2%
0.0% Worked at home +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Bus +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +14.4 pts higher in Mount Stuart
46.3% 88th pct 31.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.9%
Recent arrivals in Mount Stuartin Wulguru
— 9.0% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +6.4 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 6.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
Participation in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +7.3 pts higher in Wulguru
51.6% 25th pct 58.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 51.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.9%
Full-time in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +30.4 pts higher in Mount Stuart
91.8% 100th pct 61.4% 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 91.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.4%

Industries people work in

91.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +80.7 pts 11.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Retail trade +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Education & training +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Construction +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mining +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Occupations people work in

49.0% Community & personal service ◂ +34.7 pts 14.3%
6.1% Technicians & trades +10.0 pts ▸ 16.1%
10.2% Professionals +5.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Labourers +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Sales workers +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.1% Machinery operators & drivers +3.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.1% Managers +2.0 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4.1 higher in Wulguru
1.3 61st pct 5.4 85th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4.5 more in Wulguru
0.9 58th pct 5.4 85th pct
15-min city in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +93.8 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 93.8% 97th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +68.4 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 68.4% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +97.0 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 97.0% 90th pct
Walk to school in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +59.5 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 59.5% 78th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +4.5 pts higher in Wulguru
89.6% 80th pct 94.1% 82nd pct
Walk to health in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +98.4 pts higher in Wulguru
0.0% 0th pct 98.4% 99th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +2.8 more in Mount Stuart
10.5 43rd pct 7.7 36th pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +82 higher in Wulguru
3 61st pct 85 84th pct
Mean slope in Mount Stuartin Wulguru +2.2 pts higher in Mount Stuart
6.5% 58th pct 4.3% 32nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Stuart vs Wulguru [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32024/mount-stuart/vs/SAL33172/wulguru