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North Branch vs Tarome

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · North Branch profile · Tarome profile

North Branch Tarome

Tarome and North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in their social and educational profiles; North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld) has a far higher share of people with no religion (56.5%) and those who finished Year 12 (67.6%). In contrast, Tarome has a much higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (11.0%) and higher typical weekly rents at $320, compared to just $120 in North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld).

Everyday life in both places is similar in that they are car-dependent and lack nearby shops, health services, or public transport. This common lack of infrastructure is shared by both areas, though they differ in age and background. North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld) is noticeably older, with 41.3% of people aged 65 and over, and has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (10.9%) than Tarome.

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Where they differ most

Population: 89 larger in Tarome No religion: 29.9 pts higher in North Branch Year 12: 30.8 pts higher in North Branch Rent: $200 higher in Tarome Volunteering: 23.2 pts higher in North Branch

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Branchin Tarome +89 larger in Tarome gap widening
46 26th pct 135 46th pct
Median age in North Branchin Tarome +6 yrs older in North Branch gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in North Branchin Tarome +10.9 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
10.9% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in North Branchin Tarome +22.0 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
41.3% 97th pct 19.3% 52nd pct
Under 15 in North Branchin Tarome +3.3 pts higher in Tarome gap steady
15.2% 37th pct 18.5% 60th pct
De facto in North Branchin Tarome +7.2 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
15.4% 73rd pct 8.2% 22nd pct

Age structure

41.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.0 pts 19.3%
34.8% Older adults (45–64) even 34.8%
19.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.9 pts 6.7%
15.2% Children (0–14) +3.3 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.4 pts 17.0%

Marital status

32.4% Married +28.2 pts ▸ 60.6%
38.2% Never married ◂ +18.1 pts 20.2%
29.4% Divorced ◂ +17.5 pts 11.9%
0.0% Widowed +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

North Branch Tarome

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in North Branchin Tarome +7.9 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
13.0% 58th pct 5.2% 22nd pct

Country of birth

78.3% Australia +12.1 pts ▸ 90.4%
6.5% New Zealand ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

54.3% English ◂ +14.3 pts 40.0%
32.6% Australian +6.7 pts ▸ 39.3%
10.9% German +12.1 pts ▸ 23.0%
19.6% Scottish ◂ +14.4 pts 5.2%
13.0% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in North Branchin Tarome even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in North Branchin Tarome even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

76.1% English only +18.7 pts ▸ 94.8%
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 North Branchin Tarome +29.9 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
56.5% 90th pct 26.7% 17th pct

Religious affiliation

28.3% Christianity +39.9 pts ▸ 68.1%
56.5% No religion ◂ +29.9 pts 26.7%
8.7% Not stated ◂ +5.7 pts 3.0%
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

Year 12 in North Branchin Tarome +30.8 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
67.6% 89th pct 36.9% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in North Branchin Tarome +15.5 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
26.5% 80th pct 11.0% 34th pct
Schools ≤3 km in North Branchin Tarome even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

67.6% Year 12 ◂ +30.8 pts 36.9%
29.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.3 pts 29.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Year 11 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Highest qualification level

17.2% Certificate III / IV +27.6 pts ▸ 44.8%
31.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.3 pts 20.7%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.4 pts 10.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.8% Engineering & related +6.9 pts ▸ 20.7%
10.3% Health +6.9 pts ▸ 17.2%
17.2% Society & culture ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Architecture & building ◂ +8.6 pts 5.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Education +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Branchin Tarome +$79 higher in Tarome gap widening
$483 11th pct $562 19th pct
Household income in North Branchin Tarome +$250 higher in Tarome gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in North Branchin Tarome +$218 higher in Tarome gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $1,343 17th pct
High earners in North Branchin Tarome +11.0 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.0% 65th pct
High-income homes in North Branchin Tarome
— 18.8% 59th pct

Household income distribution

23.1% $650–$1,499 +12.3 pts ▸ 35.4%
23.1% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 10.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

79.4% Under $650 ◂ +24.4 pts 55.0%
23.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.6 pts 22.9%
8.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in North Branchin Tarome +2.4 pts higher in North Branch
26.1% 36th pct 23.7% 26th pct
Mental health in North Branchin Tarome +0.2 pts higher in Tarome
8.7% 56th pct 8.9% 58th pct
Needs assistance in North Branchin Tarome +6.4 pts higher in North Branch gap steady
13.0% 97th pct 6.7% 72nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.7% Asthma ◂ +10.6 pts 11.1%
17.4% Arthritis ◂ +9.2 pts 8.1%
8.7% Mental health +0.2 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Diabetes +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Cancer +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.5% Lung condition ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 5.9%
0.0% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.7% None +25.5 pts ▸ 71.1%
17.4% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 15.6%
10.9% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 6.7%
0.0% Three or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in North Branchin Tarome +23.2 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
47.1% 99th pct 23.9% 73rd pct
Unpaid carers in North Branchin Tarome +11.4 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
8.8% 19th pct 20.2% 90th pct
Unpaid child care in North Branchin Tarome +9.0 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
17.6% 19th pct 26.6% 57th pct
Defence service in North Branchin Tarome +2.7 pts higher in Tarome
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 51st pct
Housework 15h+ in North Branchin Tarome +18.8 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
50.0% 100th pct 31.2% 83rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in North Branchin Tarome +5 larger in North Branch
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in North Branchin Tarome +1 yrs older in North Branch
49 yrs 86th pct 48 yrs 86th pct
Median income in North Branchin Tarome +$100 higher in North Branch
$450 25th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in North Branchin Tarome +$2,226 higher in Tarome
$1,024 19th pct $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Branchin Tarome +0.8 larger in Tarome gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in North Branchin Tarome +22.1 pts higher in North Branch gap widening
36.4% 100th pct 14.3% 69th pct
Living alone in North Branchin Tarome
— 20.8% 40th pct

Family composition

63.6% Couples with children ◂ +10.7 pts 52.9%
36.4% One-parent families ◂ +22.1 pts 14.3%
31.8% Couples without children ◂ +4.1 pts 27.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

61.5% 1 person ◂ +40.7 pts 20.8%
53.8% 2 people ◂ +10.1 pts 43.8%
0.0% 4 people +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +6.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% 6 or more +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% 5 people +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in North Branchin Tarome +$200 higher in Tarome gap narrowing
$120 9th pct $320 63rd pct
Mortgage in North Branchin Tarome
— $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in North Branchin Tarome +0.20 higher in Tarome gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in North Branchin Tarome
— 12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in North Branchin Tarome
— 33.3% 29th pct
Separate houses in North Branchin Tarome
— 91.7% 36th pct
3+ bedrooms in North Branchin Tarome
— 72.9% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

69.2% Owned outright ◂ +35.9 pts 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% Rented +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other tenure +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Not stated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

76.9% Separate house +14.7 pts ▸ 91.7%
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

61.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +53.2 pts 8.3%
23.1% 4 bedrooms +12.3 pts ▸ 35.4%
30.8% 3 bedrooms +0.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 5 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in North Branchin Tarome
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in North Branchin Tarome
— 35.8% 88th pct
PT commute in North Branchin Tarome
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in North Branchin Tarome even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in North Branchin Tarome even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in North Branchin Tarome even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in North Branchin Tarome +36 longer in North Branch
114 77th pct 78 55th pct
Reach 30 min in North Branchin Tarome
— 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in North Branchin Tarome
— 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.3% Car (driver) ◂ +7.1 pts 46.3%
33.3% Worked at home +2.5 pts ▸ 35.8%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.9 pts 22.0%
28.6% 2 vehicles +8.0 pts ▸ 36.6%
35.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.5 pts 12.2%
21.4% 4 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in North Branchin Tarome +7.8 pts higher in Tarome gap widening
17.4% 12th pct 25.2% 29th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in North Branchin Tarome
— 9.0% 88th pct
Participation in North Branchin Tarome +17.4 pts higher in Tarome gap widening
44.1% 13th pct 61.5% 53rd pct
Full-time in North Branchin Tarome
— 62.7% 72nd pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Construction ◂ +22.9 pts 10.4%
20.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.8 pts ▸ 32.8%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +14.0 pts 6.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Retail trade +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.0% Managers +18.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
33.3% Professionals ◂ +22.9 pts 10.4%
26.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +19.2 pts 7.5%
20.0% Community & personal service ◂ +9.6 pts 10.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Sales workers +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in North Branchin Tarome +0.1 higher in North Branch
0.1 36th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Branchin Tarome +0.2 more in North Branch
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in North Branchin Tarome +16.2 pts higher in North Branch
16.2% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in North Branchin Tarome even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in North Branchin Tarome +87.0 more in North Branch
87.0 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in North Branchin Tarome even
0 17th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in North Branchin Tarome +16.4 pts higher in North Branch
27.3% 100th pct 10.8% 85th pct

Compare North Branch with nearby areas

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Compare Tarome with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Branch vs Tarome [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32169/north-branch/vs/SAL32752/tarome