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Narko vs Quinalow

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Narko profile · Quinalow profile

Narko Quinalow

Quinalow and Narko are nearby rural areas in Queensland, though they differ sharply in wealth and age. Narko is sparsely populated and has a far older typical resident at 50, compared to 41 in Quinalow. Incomes are much higher in Narko, where the typical weekly family income is $2,999, while in Quinalow it is far lower at $1,281. Quinalow is more established in terms of local services, with one school and a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school at 47.6%.

The two areas have stayed apart in their income levels since 2011, with the gap in typical weekly family income remaining far higher in Narko. Both areas are car-dependent, as neither has any public transport stops or routes. They are also alike in that no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes. Both areas sit well below the national figure for typical weekly rent, though it is still well higher in Quinalow.

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Where they differ most

Population: 189 larger in Quinalow Family income: $1,718 higher in Narko Median age: 9 yrs older in Narko Household income: $937 higher in Narko Personal income: $438 higher in Narko

Demographics & Identity

Population in Narkoin Quinalow +189 larger in Quinalow gap widening
16 11th pct 205 54th pct
Median age in Narkoin Quinalow +9 yrs older in Narko gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Narkoin Quinalow
— 8.8% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Narkoin Quinalow
— 21.0% 60th pct
Under 15 in Narkoin Quinalow
— 25.4% 88th pct
De facto in Narkoin Quinalow
— 7.9% 21st pct

Age structure

50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.1 pts 25.9%
31.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +21.5 pts 9.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
18.8% Seniors (65+) +2.2 pts ▸ 21.0%

Marital status

53.8% Married ◂ +3.2 pts 50.6%
30.8% Never married ◂ +3.9 pts 26.9%
0.0% Divorced +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Separated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Widowed +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Narkoin Quinalow
— 12.7% 56th pct

Country of birth

93.8% Australia ◂ +12.8 pts 81.0%
0.0% Philippines +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% New Zealand +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

75.0% English ◂ +51.1 pts 23.9%
43.8% Irish ◂ +33.0 pts 10.7%
43.8% German ◂ +34.5 pts 9.3%
18.8% Australian +24.7 pts ▸ 43.4%
0.0% Scottish +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Filipino +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Narkoin Quinalow
— 5.9% 64th pct
Limited English in Narkoin Quinalow
— 4.9% 91st pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +15.1 pts 84.9%
0.0% Tagalog +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
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%

Religion

No religion in Narkoin Quinalow
— 29.8% 23rd pct

Religious affiliation

93.8% Christianity ◂ +34.7 pts 59.0%
0.0% No religion +29.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Not stated +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
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 Narkoin Quinalow
— 25.3% 8th pct
Bachelor+ in Narkoin Quinalow
— 14.4% 49th pct
Schools/1k kids in Narkoin Quinalow
— 19.23 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Narkoin Quinalow +1 more in Quinalow
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Narkoin Quinalow
— 94 24th pct
ICSEA in Narkoin Quinalow
— 937 21st pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +14.7 pts 25.3%
20.0% Year 10 +17.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Year 11 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

60.0% Health ◂ +49.7 pts 10.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Education +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Society & culture +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Narkoin Quinalow +$438 higher in Narko gap widening
$1,083 87th pct $645 31st pct
Household income in Narkoin Quinalow +$937 higher in Narko gap widening
$1,999 75th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Narkoin Quinalow +$1,718 higher in Narko gap widening
$2,999 91st pct $1,281 14th pct
High earners in Narkoin Quinalow
— 8.1% 50th pct
High-income homes in Narkoin Quinalow
— 4.7% 15th pct

Household income distribution

30.0% $650–$1,499 +15.3 pts ▸ 45.3%
0.0% Under $650 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.7 pts 32.5%
23.1% Under $650 +19.4 pts ▸ 42.5%
38.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.3 pts 8.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Narkoin Quinalow
— 28.8% 50th pct
Mental health in Narkoin Quinalow
— 12.7% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Narkoin Quinalow
— 3.4% 36th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

31.3% Asthma ◂ +23.9 pts 7.3%
25.0% Arthritis ◂ +14.3 pts 10.7%
18.8% Heart disease ◂ +17.3 pts 1.5%
0.0% Mental health +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Diabetes +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Other condition +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Cancer +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

87.5% None ◂ +30.9 pts 56.6%
25.0% Two conditions ◂ +15.2 pts 9.8%
0.0% One condition +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Narkoin Quinalow
— 18.1% 50th pct
Unpaid carers in Narkoin Quinalow
— 10.6% 29th pct
Unpaid child care in Narkoin Quinalow
— 28.7% 68th pct
Defence service in Narkoin Quinalow
— 3.8% 68th pct
Housework 15h+ in Narkoin Quinalow
— 17.5% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Narkoin Quinalow +18 larger in Quinalow
0 0th pct 18 66th pct
Median age in Narkoin Quinalow
— 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Narkoin Quinalow
— $574 43rd pct
Household income in Narkoin Quinalow
— $1,624 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Narkoin Quinalow +0.6 larger in Quinalow gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Narkoin Quinalow
— 18.7% 84th pct
Living alone in Narkoin Quinalow
— 29.7% 71st pct

Family composition

35.7% Couples with children +19.0 pts ▸ 54.7%
35.7% One-parent families ◂ +17.0 pts 18.7%
21.4% Couples without children +5.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 1 person ◂ +10.3 pts 29.7%
0.0% 2 people +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% 3 people +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% 4 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Narkoin Quinalow +$40 higher in Quinalow
$140 12th pct $180 20th pct
Mortgage in Narkoin Quinalow +$160 higher in Quinalow
$1,000 14th pct $1,160 22nd pct
People / bedroom in Narkoin Quinalow +0.20 higher in Quinalow gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Narkoin Quinalow
— 23.4% 68th pct
Owned outright in Narkoin Quinalow
— 53.1% 81st pct
Separate houses in Narkoin Quinalow
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Narkoin Quinalow
— 73.4% 35th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +6.9 pts 53.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Rented +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Other tenure +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +1.6 pts ▸ 101.6%
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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% 5 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Narkoin Quinalow
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Narkoin Quinalow
— 14.3% 43rd pct
PT commute in Narkoin Quinalow
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Narkoin Quinalow even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Narkoin Quinalow even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Narkoin Quinalow +14 longer in Narko
142 88th pct 128 85th pct

How people get to work

36.4% Car (driver) +27.9 pts ▸ 64.3%
36.4% Worked at home ◂ +22.1 pts 14.3%
0.0% Walked +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +38.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
33.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.9 pts 13.4%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.1 pts 23.9%
0.0% 4 or more +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Narkoin Quinalow
— 22.9% 23rd pct
Recent arrivals in Narkoin Quinalow
— 19.2% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Narkoin Quinalow
— 3.4% 48th pct
Participation in Narkoin Quinalow
— 55.0% 32nd pct
Full-time in Narkoin Quinalow
— 56.0% 38th pct

Industries people work in

54.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +18.8 pts 35.7%
27.3% Construction ◂ +21.3 pts 6.0%
0.0% Education & training +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Retail trade +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Managers ◂ +10.2 pts 26.2%
36.4% Community & personal service ◂ +29.2 pts 7.1%
27.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +21.3 pts 6.0%
0.0% Labourers +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Professionals +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Narkoin Quinalow +0.5 higher in Quinalow
0.0 31st pct 0.5 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Narkoin Quinalow +0.9 more in Quinalow
0.0 33rd pct 0.9 58th pct
15-min city in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Narkoin Quinalow +47.6 pts higher in Quinalow
0.0% 0th pct 47.6% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Narkoin Quinalow +4.7 pts higher in Narko
4.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Narkoin Quinalow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Narkoin Quinalow +9.8 more in Quinalow
0.0 0th pct 9.8 41st pct
Intersections/km² in Narkoin Quinalow even
0 24th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Narkoin Quinalow +5.8 pts higher in Narko
10.2% 81st pct 4.3% 33rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Narko vs Quinalow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32108/narko/vs/SAL32378/quinalow