Nankin vs Thompson Point

Nankin and Thompson Point are both rural areas in Queensland, though they differ greatly in population and wealth. Nankin is home to 176 people and is far more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $1,699 compared to just $449 in Thompson Point. Residents in Nankin are also much younger, with a typical age of 43, while those in Thompson Point are far older at 69. This difference extends to the home, where Nankin has far more people per home at 2.7, while Thompson Point sits at just 1.0.

These two neighbours have tracked similarly since 2011 in their lack of infrastructure. Both areas are car-dependent and have no public transport routes or stops. They also share a similar landscape, with nearly identical terrain slopes and no schools or shops within a 15-minute walk. Neither area has any homes within walking distance of a park or health services.