Munderra vs Springfield

Springfield (Mareeba - Qld) and Munderra are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. There is a stark difference in income between them; the typical weekly family income in Springfield (Mareeba - Qld) is $2,749, which is far higher than the $874 usually earned by families in Munderra. Springfield (Mareeba - Qld) also has a far higher typical weekly household income of $2,999 compared to $1,625 in Munderra, and a far higher typical weekly personal income of $900 against $537 in Munderra. In contrast, Munderra has a far higher number of people per bedroom at 1.2, while Springfield (Mareeba - Qld) is much lower at 0.3.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and lack any amentities, schools, or public transport within walking distance. They are also both home to residents who are far younger than the national figure, with typical ages of 23 in Springfield (Mareeba - Qld) and 26 in Munderra. While these two places share similar isolation, the gap in typical incomes remains very wide.