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Mount Walker vs Rosevale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Mount Walker profile · Rosevale profile

Mount Walker Rosevale

Rosevale (Qld) and Mount Walker (Qld) are neighbouring rural areas in the Scenic Rim. Rosevale (Qld) has a wealthier profile, with 21.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 9.8% in Mount Walker (Qld). This is consistent with Rosevale (Qld) having a higher typical family income of $1,724, while Mount Walker (Qld) is $1,325. Rosevale (Qld) also has a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid at 34.5%, compared to 18.5% in Mount Walker (Qld).

Both areas are entirely dependent on cars and have no public transport, with every home being a separate house. The gap in residential stability is widening, as a far higher share of people in Mount Walker (Qld) have moved in the last five years (52.5%) than in Rosevale (Qld) (34.4%). They also share very similar levels of language diversity, with both areas sitting far below the national figure for people born overseas.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 7.0 pts higher in Mount Walker Recent movers: 18.1 pts higher in Mount Walker Unpaid child care: 16.0 pts higher in Rosevale Population: 83 larger in Rosevale People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Mount Walker

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +83 larger in Rosevale gap widening
129 45th pct 212 55th pct
Median age in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +2 yrs older in Rosevale gap steady
44 yrs 46th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +7.0 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
7.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +2.8 pts higher in Rosevale gap steady
19.4% 53rd pct 22.2% 65th pct
Under 15 in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +4.6 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
17.8% 55th pct 13.2% 27th pct
De facto in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +1.2 pts higher in Rosevale gap steady
12.2% 50th pct 13.4% 60th pct

Age structure

33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.6 pts 28.8%
19.4% Seniors (65+) +2.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
20.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.2 pts 12.7%
17.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.6 pts 13.2%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 16.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +0.3 pts 49.7%
34.3% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 32.2%
5.6% Divorced +6.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
7.4% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 3.5%
3.7% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Mount Walker Rosevale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +4.0 pts higher in Rosevale gap steady
3.1% 14th pct 7.1% 29th pct

Country of birth

93.8% Australia ◂ +11.7 pts 82.1%
0.0% England +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

32.6% English +7.5 pts ▸ 40.1%
38.8% Australian ◂ +2.4 pts 36.3%
24.0% German ◂ +13.2 pts 10.8%
18.6% Irish ◂ +5.4 pts 13.2%
7.8% Scottish +9.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
3.1% Chinese ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 1.4%
2.3% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.9%
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 Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.1 pts higher in Mount Walker gap narrowing
3.9% 53rd pct 3.8% 53rd pct
Limited English in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.3% English only ◂ +10.4 pts 84.9%
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 Mount Walkerin Rosevale +1.1 pts higher in Mount Walker gap steady
23.3% 13th pct 22.2% 12th pct

Religious affiliation

60.5% Christianity +4.6 pts ▸ 65.1%
23.3% No religion ◂ +1.1 pts 22.2%
17.8% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 10.4%
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 Mount Walkerin Rosevale +3.3 pts higher in Rosevale gap narrowing
40.0% 37th pct 43.3% 46th pct
Bachelor+ in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +4.2 pts higher in Rosevale gap widening
9.3% 27th pct 13.5% 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 +3.3 pts ▸ 43.3%
27.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.4 pts 25.6%
13.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.2 pts 12.8%
3.0% Year 11 +1.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
18.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 17.3%
16.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.3 pts 15.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

26.7% Engineering & related ◂ +7.4 pts 19.2%
6.7% Society & culture +5.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.7% Management & commerce ◂ +7.8 pts 3.8%
10.0% Architecture & building ◂ +4.2 pts 5.8%
6.7% Health +2.9 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Education +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 4.8%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 4.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$123 higher in Rosevale gap widening
$592 24th pct $715 43rd pct
Household income in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$313 higher in Rosevale gap widening
$1,343 36th pct $1,656 58th pct
Family income in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$399 higher in Rosevale gap widening
$1,325 16th pct $1,724 39th pct
High earners in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.8 pts higher in Rosevale gap steady
7.4% 46th pct 8.2% 51st pct
High-income homes in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +11.8 pts higher in Rosevale gap widening
9.8% 29th pct 21.5% 66th pct

Household income distribution

14.6% $1,500–$2,999 +25.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
19.5% $650–$1,499 +8.2 pts ▸ 27.7%
9.8% $3,000–$3,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.6% Under $650 ◂ +10.0 pts 4.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Personal income distribution

53.7% Under $650 ◂ +9.3 pts 44.4%
23.1% $650–$1,499 +11.4 pts ▸ 34.5%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 13.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +4.5 pts higher in Rosevale
20.9% 16th pct 25.5% 33rd pct
Mental health in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +3.7 pts higher in Rosevale
3.9% 20th pct 7.5% 44th pct
Needs assistance in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap narrowing
4.7% 50th pct 4.7% 51st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.6% Arthritis ◂ +3.1 pts 8.5%
7.0% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
3.9% Mental health +3.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.9% Asthma +1.8 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Stroke +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%
2.3% Lung condition even 2.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.4% None ◂ +15.0 pts 59.4%
16.3% One condition +1.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
2.3% Two conditions +2.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +7.2 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
25.9% 77th pct 18.7% 53rd pct
Unpaid carers in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap narrowing
22.2% 93rd pct 22.2% 93rd pct
Unpaid child care in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +16.0 pts higher in Rosevale gap widening
18.5% 21st pct 34.5% 87th pct
Defence service in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +3.5 pts higher in Mount Walker
5.8% 86th pct 2.3% 44th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +7.5 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
31.5% 84th pct 24.0% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +9 larger in Mount Walker
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Mount Walkerin Rosevale
9 yrs 3rd pct —
Median income in Mount Walkerin Rosevale
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$501 higher in Rosevale
$3,249 89th pct $3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.4 larger in Mount Walker gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +7.5 pts higher in Rosevale gap widening
13.4% 65th pct 20.9% 88th pct
Living alone in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +3.2 pts higher in Rosevale gap narrowing
12.2% 12th pct 15.4% 20th pct

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children ◂ +8.1 pts 48.1%
32.1% Couples without children ◂ +1.1 pts 31.0%
13.4% One-parent families +7.5 pts ▸ 20.9%
2.7% Other families ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

39.0% 2 people +5.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
22.0% 5 people ◂ +14.3 pts 7.7%
9.8% 3 people +10.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.5% 4 people +0.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.2% 1 person +3.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 6 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$30 higher in Mount Walker gap narrowing
$330 66th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +$528 higher in Mount Walker gap widening
$1,928 68th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.10 higher in Mount Walker gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +7.6 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
12.2% 35th pct 4.6% 10th pct
Owned outright in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +9.8 pts higher in Rosevale gap steady
31.7% 26th pct 41.5% 51st pct
Separate houses in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +2.7 pts higher in Rosevale gap narrowing
92.7% 85th pct 95.4% 91st pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.1 pts 33.8%
31.7% Owned outright +9.8 pts ▸ 41.5%
12.2% Rented ◂ +7.6 pts 4.6%
0.0% Other tenure +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Not stated even 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

46.3% 3 bedrooms +7.5 pts ▸ 53.8%
46.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 35.4%
0.0% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

55.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +32.8 pts 22.7%
22.2% Under $1,000 +14.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
27.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +8.6 pts higher in Mount Walker gap steady
36.6% 88th pct 28.0% 77th pct
PT commute in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +13 longer in Rosevale
54 41st pct 67 48th pct
Reach 30 min in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.8% Car (driver) +12.4 pts ▸ 53.3%
36.6% Worked at home ◂ +8.6 pts 28.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.2% Walked ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.6 pts 22.4%
27.0% 2 vehicles +10.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
32.4% 4 or more ◂ +17.5 pts 14.9%
27.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.6 pts 16.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +18.1 pts higher in Mount Walker gap widening
52.5% 92nd pct 34.4% 62nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +2.7 pts higher in Rosevale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 41st pct
Participation in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +1.3 pts higher in Rosevale gap narrowing
64.8% 65th pct 66.1% 70th pct
Full-time in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +3.0 pts higher in Rosevale gap widening
63.4% 74th pct 66.4% 82nd pct

Industries people work in

23.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.1 pts ▸ 28.0%
14.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.3 pts 3.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +7.9 pts ▸ 12.1%
8.5% Construction even 8.4%
8.5% Other services ◂ +5.6 pts 2.8%
7.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 2.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.2% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 3.7%
0.0% Retail trade +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Finance & insurance +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

22.5% Managers +8.3 pts ▸ 30.8%
14.1% Professionals ◂ +4.7 pts 9.3%
14.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.1 pts 14.0%
11.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.1 pts 11.2%
4.2% Labourers +7.0 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.5% Community & personal service +0.9 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.5% Sales workers ◂ +1.9 pts 6.5%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.2 pts 2.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.1 higher in Rosevale
0.0 31st pct 0.2 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +0.2 more in Rosevale
0.1 36th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +12.6 pts higher in Rosevale
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 48th pct
Walk to health in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Walkerin Rosevale +11.1 more in Rosevale
7.8 36th pct 18.9 60th pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
0 31st pct 0 25th pct
Mean slope in Mount Walkerin Rosevale even
6.3% 56th pct 6.3% 57th pct

Compare Mount Walker with nearby areas

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Compare Rosevale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Walker vs Rosevale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32035/mount-walker/vs/SAL32474/rosevale