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Palmtree vs White Mountain

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.7 km apart · Palmtree profile · White Mountain profile

Palmtree White Mountain

Palmtree and White Mountain are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Palmtree is 55, while in White Mountain they are just 23. Palmtree also has a far higher typical weekly household income of $1,312, compared to $612 in White Mountain. This gap is even wider for First Nations households, where the typical weekly income in Palmtree is $2,749, far higher than the $575 seen in White Mountain.

Daily life in both places is very similar, as both are entirely car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While both are largely non-residential, White Mountain has a higher number of people per home and a much higher number of people per bedroom. Palmtree's typical monthly home-loan payment is far higher at $1,700, compared to $1,000 in White Mountain.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Palmtreein White Mountain +64 larger in Palmtree gap widening
80 36th pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73
  • First area, 2021: 80
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Palmtreein White Mountain +32 yrs older in Palmtree gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 23 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 23 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
45.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
7.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
6.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%

Age structure

7.5% Children (0–14) +42.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.0 pts 25.0%
36.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
13.8% Young adults (25–44) +5.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
7.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

59.5% Married ◂ +9.5 pts 50.0%
20.3% Never married +19.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Widowed ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Palmtree White Mountain

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

  • 85+ in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Palmtree: 7.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Palmtree: 7.0% males, 10.5% females; 70–74 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 5.3% females; 65–69 in White Mountain: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Palmtree: 12.3% males, 8.8% females; 60–64 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Palmtree: 12.3% males, 5.3% females; 55–59 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 7.0% females; 40–44 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Palmtree: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 5.3% females; 15–19 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 5–9 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 10.5% females; 5–9 in White Mountain: 41.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Palmtree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in White Mountain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.8% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Country of birth

80.0% Australia +20.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.3% New Zealand ◂ +6.3 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

46.3% English +10.0 pts ▸ 56.3%
11.3% German +32.5 pts ▸ 43.8%
31.3% Australian ◂ +12.5 pts 18.8%
10.0% Irish ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +8.8 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

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

92.5% English only +7.5 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: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

42.5% Christianity +13.8 pts ▸ 56.3%
13.8% Not stated +30.0 pts ▸ 43.8%
37.5% No religion ◂ +12.5 pts 25.0%
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

45.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.7%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
13.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 +4.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.5% Year 10 +6.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
4.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
29.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
11.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.6% Engineering & related ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
13.7% Architecture & building ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
13.7% Health ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
13.7% Education ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Management & commerce ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Information technology ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Society & culture ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Palmtreein White Mountain +$59 higher in Palmtree gap narrowing
$596 24th pct $537 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $596
  • Second area, 2016: $449
  • Second area, 2021: $537
Household income in Palmtreein White Mountain +$700 higher in Palmtree gap narrowing
$1,312 33rd pct $612 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $612
Family income in Palmtreein White Mountain +$592 higher in Palmtree
$1,666 36th pct $1,074 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,042
  • First area, 2021: $1,666
  • Second area, 2021: $1,074
10.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
High-income homes in Palmtreein White Mountain
13.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Household income distribution

38.9% Under $650 +21.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
27.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
13.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

58.1% Under $650 ◂ +28.1 pts 30.0%
24.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
18.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Palmtreein White Mountain
37.5% 86th pct
12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Palmtreein White Mountain
3.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Asthma +15.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.5% Mental health +12.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.0% Arthritis ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Heart disease ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Cancer ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.0% None +32.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
28.7% One condition ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
11.3% Two conditions ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

20.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.3%
17.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
Unpaid child care in Palmtreein White Mountain
13.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
0.0% 0th pct
31.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Palmtreein White Mountain +3 larger in White Mountain
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Palmtreein White Mountain +30 yrs older in Palmtree
50 yrs 87th pct 20 yrs 25th pct
Median income in Palmtreein White Mountain +$1,862 higher in Palmtree
$1,900 95th pct $38 0th pct
Household income in Palmtreein White Mountain +$2,174 higher in Palmtree
$2,749 86th pct $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Palmtreein White Mountain +0.9 larger in White Mountain gap widening
2.1 19th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
33.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

52.7% Couples with children ◂ +52.7 pts 0.0%
45.5% Couples without children ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 3 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 6 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$218 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: $140
  • First area, 2021: $218
Mortgage in Palmtreein White Mountain +$700 higher in Palmtree
$1,700 55th pct $1,000 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,213
  • First area, 2021: $1,700
  • Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom in Palmtreein White Mountain +2.10 higher in White Mountain gap widening
0.90 86th pct 3.00 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 3.00
25.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
66.7% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.8%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
44.4% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 69.0%
  • First area, 2021: 44.4%

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.0% Rented ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.7 pts 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

13.9% 1 bedroom +86.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
25.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
19.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none 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%
35.9% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Palmtreein White Mountain +25 longer in White Mountain
126 84th pct 151 90th pct

How people get to work

43.6% Car (driver) ◂ +43.6 pts 0.0%
35.9% Worked at home ◂ +35.9 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

29.0% 2 vehicles +31.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
19.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% 4 or more ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

24.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
54.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.5%
  • First area, 2021: 54.1%
66.7% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 65.1%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

15.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Manufacturing ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Construction ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Retail trade ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

30.8% Managers ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
17.9% Community & personal service ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
15.4% Labourers ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.8% Professionals ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Palmtreein White Mountain +1.3 pts higher in Palmtree
1.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Palmtreein White Mountain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Palmtreein White Mountain +12.5 more in Palmtree
12.5 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Palmtreein White Mountain +1 higher in Palmtree
1 48th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Palmtreein White Mountain +3.8 pts higher in White Mountain
14.1% 91st pct 17.9% 97th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Palmtree vs White Mountain [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32263/palmtree/vs/SAL33060/white-mountain