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Pelican vs Tuckerang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Pelican profile · Tuckerang profile

Pelican Tuckerang

Tuckerang and Pelican (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ most in age and cost, with residents far older in Tuckerang where the typical age is 40 compared to 30 in Pelican (Qld). Home costs vary sharply; the typical monthly loan payment is far higher in Pelican (Qld) at $5,200, while in Tuckerang it is $867. Tuckerang also sees much higher levels of volunteering, at 46.2% compared to 14.3% in Pelican (Qld).

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities or public transport nearby. They are also very similar in their typical weekly personal incomes, which sit at $866 in Tuckerang and $900 in Pelican (Qld). While Tuckerang has a higher share of people working or looking for work, Pelican (Qld) has seen more movement, with a far higher share of people moving into the area in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pelicanin Tuckerang +71 larger in Tuckerang gap steady
40 24th pct 111 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 40
  • Second area, 2016: 85
  • Second area, 2021: 111
Median age in Pelicanin Tuckerang +10 yrs older in Tuckerang gap narrowing
30 yrs 5th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Pelicanin Tuckerang +7.3 pts higher in Pelican
10.0% 87th pct 2.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
Aged 65+ in Pelicanin Tuckerang +10.8 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Under 15 in Pelicanin Tuckerang +6.7 pts higher in Tuckerang
27.5% 91st pct 34.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
De facto in Pelicanin Tuckerang +9.7 pts higher in Pelican
25.0% 94th pct 15.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%

Age structure

42.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.3 pts 16.2%
27.5% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
7.5% Older adults (45–64) +23.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
22.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.1 pts 5.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Marital status

64.3% Married +2.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
25.0% Never married +0.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Separated +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Divorced +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Pelican Tuckerang

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

  • 85+ in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Tuckerang: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Tuckerang: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Pelican: 11.9% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Tuckerang: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Tuckerang: 4.8% males, 5.8% females
  • 45–49 in Pelican: 9.5% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Tuckerang: 10.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 40–44 in Tuckerang: 5.8% males, 3.8% females
  • 35–39 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 30–34 in Pelican: 11.9% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 11.9% females; 25–29 in Tuckerang: 0.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Pelican: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tuckerang: 5.8% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 15–19 in Tuckerang: 2.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Pelican: 9.5% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Tuckerang: 6.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Pelican: 9.5% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tuckerang: 6.7% males, 5.8% females
  • 0–4 in Pelican: 0.0% males, 14.3% females; 0–4 in Tuckerang: 6.7% males, 4.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pelicanin Tuckerang +5.4 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Country of birth

57.5% Australia +28.1 pts ▸ 85.6%
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

47.5% Australian +6.6 pts ▸ 54.1%
15.0% English +15.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% German +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
10.0% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 9.9%
7.5% Irish ◂ +2.1 pts 5.4%
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 Pelicanin Tuckerang +10.0 pts higher in Pelican
10.0% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

45.0% English only +49.6 pts ▸ 94.6%
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 Pelicanin Tuckerang +16.7 pts higher in Tuckerang
17.5% 7th pct 34.2% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%

Religious affiliation

45.0% Christianity +8.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
17.5% No religion +16.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
32.5% Not stated ◂ +22.6 pts 9.9%
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 Pelicanin Tuckerang +2.9 pts higher in Pelican
53.6% 70th pct 50.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.7%
Bachelor+ in Pelicanin Tuckerang +2.7 pts higher in Pelican
14.3% 48th pct 11.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Pelicanin Tuckerang +1 more in Tuckerang
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 114 28th pct
— 894 12th pct

Highest year of school

53.6% Year 12 ◂ +2.9 pts 50.7%
17.9% Year 10 +15.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Year 11 +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
22.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 21.7%
18.2% Bachelor degree +1.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
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

22.7% Management & commerce +5.5 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Education +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
18.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.7 pts 6.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Society & culture +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$34 higher in Pelican gap narrowing
$900 73rd pct $866 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $866
Household income in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$333 higher in Pelican gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,542 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,474
  • Second area, 2021: $1,542
Family income in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$250 higher in Pelican gap narrowing
$1,937 53rd pct $1,687 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,149
  • First area, 2021: $1,937
  • Second area, 2016: $1,424
  • Second area, 2021: $1,687
High earners in Pelicanin Tuckerang +3.8 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
High-income homes in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 22.5% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Under $650 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Personal income distribution

35.7% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 37.2%
14.3% Under $650 +15.2 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pelicanin Tuckerang +9.8 pts higher in Tuckerang
10.0% 1st pct 19.8% 14th pct
Mental health in Pelicanin Tuckerang +4.5 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Pelicanin Tuckerang +2.7 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Asthma +3.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Mental health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other condition +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Cancer even 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

52.5% None +10.6 pts ▸ 63.1%
10.0% One condition +10.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pelicanin Tuckerang +31.9 pts higher in Tuckerang
14.3% 31st pct 46.2% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.2%
Unpaid carers in Pelicanin Tuckerang +5.3 pts higher in Pelican
14.3% 66th pct 9.0% 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Unpaid child care in Pelicanin Tuckerang +5.0 pts higher in Tuckerang
32.1% 81st pct 37.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%
Defence service in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pelicanin Tuckerang +4.2 pts higher in Tuckerang
21.4% 34th pct 25.6% 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Pelicanin Tuckerang +1 larger in Pelican
4 46th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Pelicanin Tuckerang +11 yrs older in Pelican
14 yrs 10th pct 3 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$349 higher in Tuckerang
$900 73rd pct $1,249 87th pct
Household income in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$1,000 higher in Pelican
$3,250 89th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pelicanin Tuckerang +0.2 larger in Pelican gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Pelicanin Tuckerang +10.1 pts higher in Tuckerang
0.0% 0th pct 10.1% 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Living alone in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 22.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +1.5 pts 65.2%
25.0% Couples without children +0.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% One-parent families +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.4% 2 people +8.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
0.0% 1 person +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% 4 people +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% 5 people +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$164 higher in Pelican
$364 74th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Pelicanin Tuckerang +$4,333 higher in Pelican
$5,200 100th pct $867 11th pct
People / bedroom in Pelicanin Tuckerang +0.20 higher in Pelican gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 12.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Owned outright in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 32.5% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%
Separate houses in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 97.5% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.5%
— 85.0% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 93.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.0%

How homes are owned or rented

45.5% Owned outright ◂ +13.0 pts 32.5%
0.0% Other tenure +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
27.3% Owned with a mortgage +2.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Rented +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.5 pts 97.5%
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

36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 30.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% 5 or more +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $3,000 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 39.3% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

64.7% Car (driver) ◂ +18.3 pts 46.4%
23.5% Worked at home +15.8 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% Walked +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
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

27.3% 3 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 35.9%
27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.9 pts 15.4%
0.0% 2 vehicles +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% 4 or more +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pelicanin Tuckerang +15.4 pts higher in Pelican
27.8% 38th pct 12.4% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pelicanin Tuckerang
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Pelicanin Tuckerang +11.1 pts higher in Tuckerang
60.7% 50th pct 71.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.8%
— 76.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 71.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.8%

Industries people work in

58.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.5 pts ▸ 64.3%
0.0% Education & training +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Professional & technical +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Retail trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Mining 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

52.9% Managers +0.6 pts ▸ 53.6%
17.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.3 pts 5.4%
17.6% Sales workers ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Professionals +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Pelicanin Tuckerang even
0 23rd pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Pelicanin Tuckerang +0.9 pts higher in Pelican
4.0% 29th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pelican vs Tuckerang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32293/pelican/vs/SAL32879/tuckerang