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Mungalli vs Palmerston

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.4 km apart · Mungalli profile · Palmerston profile

Mungalli Palmerston

Mungalli and Palmerston (Qld) are both sparsely populated, rural areas in Queensland. The most striking difference is the income level; typical weekly household income in Palmerston (Qld) is $2,374, which is far higher than the $1,062 found in Mungalli. Residents in Mungalli also tend to be noticeably older, with a typical age of 58 compared to 51 in Palmerston (Qld).

Both areas are car-dependent, as neither has any walkable amenities or public transport. This lack of infrastructure is a shared trait, and both areas sit about the same as the national figure for the number of people per bedroom in Mungalli. The two neighbouring areas are similar in their home sizes, with both averaging around two people per home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mungalliin Palmerston +32 larger in Mungalli gap narrowing
40 24th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44
  • First area, 2021: 40
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Mungalliin Palmerston +7 yrs older in Mungalli gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Mungalliin Palmerston
10.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
15.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
12.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

65.0% Older adults (45–64) +10.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
15.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

32.5% Married +55.0 pts ▸ 87.5%
30.0% Never married ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Divorced ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mungalli Palmerston

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

  • 85+ in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mungalli: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mungalli: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 14.8% females; 55–59 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mungalli: 11.1% males, 14.8% females; 50–54 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 45–49 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mungalli: 14.8% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 35–39 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mungalli: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Palmerston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mungalliin Palmerston
7.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%

Country of birth

85.0% Australia +15.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

20.0% English +67.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
15.0% Irish +35.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% German +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.0% Australian ◂ +7.5 pts 37.5%
15.0% Scottish ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mungalliin Palmerston
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Mungalliin Palmerston
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

95.0% English only +5.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

37.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%

Religious affiliation

37.5% No religion +50.0 pts ▸ 87.5%
45.0% Christianity ◂ +7.5 pts 37.5%
22.5% Not stated ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
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

50.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
45.0% Year 10 ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
40.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.0% Engineering & related +68.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Health +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
24.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Education ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Society & culture ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mungalliin Palmerston +$923 higher in Palmerston gap widening
$514 13th pct $1,437 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $514
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
Household income in Mungalliin Palmerston +$1,312 higher in Palmerston
$1,062 17th pct $2,374 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
Family income in Mungalliin Palmerston +$1,083 higher in Palmerston
$1,291 14th pct $2,374 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,291
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
10.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
High-income homes in Mungalliin Palmerston
11.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%

Household income distribution

42.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
11.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

80.0% Under $650 ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
17.5% $650–$1,499 +20.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mungalliin Palmerston
47.5% 100th pct
Mental health in Mungalliin Palmerston
12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Mungalliin Palmerston
12.5% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Diabetes +35.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Cancer +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.5% Heart disease +25.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Stroke +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
22.5% Asthma ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Arthritis ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Mental health ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Lung condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

25.0% One condition +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.0% None ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.0% Two conditions ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

27.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
Unpaid carers in Mungalliin Palmerston
25.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid child care in Mungalliin Palmerston
15.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
Defence service in Mungalliin Palmerston
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mungalliin Palmerston
37.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mungalliin Palmerston +4 larger in Mungalli
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
59 yrs 94th pct
Median income in Mungalliin Palmerston
$150 0th pct
Household income in Mungalliin Palmerston
$400 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mungalliin Palmerston +0.1 larger in Palmerston
1.9 11th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
9.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
15.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%

Family composition

66.7% Couples without children +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.2% Couples with children ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% One-parent families ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
15.4% 1 person ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $175
  • First area, 2021: $200
$1,362 33rd pct
People / bedroom in Mungalliin Palmerston +0.20 higher in Mungalli
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
11.5% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Owned outright in Mungalliin Palmerston
61.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 65.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%
Separate houses in Mungalliin Palmerston
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
61.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%

How homes are owned or rented

61.5% Owned outright +38.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.5% Rented ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

42.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
34.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
19.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Mungalliin Palmerston
29.2% 79th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

29.2% Car (driver) +20.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
29.2% Worked at home +8.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.5% Walked ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mungalliin Palmerston
37.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Mungalliin Palmerston
62.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
79.2% 96th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Retail trade +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.7% Managers +20.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
29.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
12.5% Labourers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mungalliin Palmerston even
0 21st pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Mungalliin Palmerston +6.3 pts higher in Mungalli
15.2% 92nd pct 8.9% 75th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mungalli vs Palmerston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32072/mungalli/vs/SAL32262/palmerston