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Quinalow vs Woodleigh

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Quinalow profile · Woodleigh profile

Quinalow Woodleigh

Quinalow and Woodleigh (Qld) are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland. Quinalow is larger and more populated, with a typical resident aged 41, while Woodleigh (Qld) is sparsely populated and far older, with a typical resident aged 55. There are notable differences in local access: Quinalow has one school within 3km and about 47.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, whereas Woodleigh (Qld) has neither. Personal income is also well higher in Quinalow, at $645 a week compared to $474 in Woodleigh (Qld).

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent and lack local parks, groceries, or health services within walking distance. This is consistent with their typical household incomes, which both sit near the national figure. They also share a similar domestic setup, with an average of 2.7 people per home in both places.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Quinalowin Woodleigh +195 larger in Quinalow gap widening
205 54th pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 411
  • First area, 2016: 173
  • First area, 2021: 205
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Quinalowin Woodleigh +14 yrs older in Woodleigh
41 yrs 33rd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Quinalowin Woodleigh
8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
21.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
25.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.1%
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
7.9% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%

Age structure

25.9% Older adults (45–64) +4.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.0% Seniors (65+) +9.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

50.6% Married ◂ +20.6 pts 30.0%
26.9% Never married +23.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Separated ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Quinalowin Woodleigh
12.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%

Country of birth

81.0% Australia +19.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.3% Philippines ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
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

43.4% Australian +26.6 pts ▸ 70.0%
9.3% German +60.7 pts ▸ 70.0%
23.9% English +6.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
12.2% Scottish ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.7% Irish ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Filipino ◂ +6.3 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Quinalowin Woodleigh
5.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
Limited English in Quinalowin Woodleigh
4.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%

Language used at home

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

Religion

29.8% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%

Religious affiliation

29.8% No religion +40.2 pts ▸ 70.0%
59.0% Christianity ◂ +19.0 pts 40.0%
10.7% Not stated +19.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
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

25.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.4%
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
14.4% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
Schools/1k kids in Quinalowin Woodleigh
19.23 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Quinalowin Woodleigh +1 more in Quinalow
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
94 24th pct
937 21st pct

Highest year of school

25.3% Year 12 +24.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.3% Year 10 +12.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

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

Field of qualification

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

Income

Personal income in Quinalowin Woodleigh +$171 higher in Quinalow
$645 31st pct $474 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $488
  • First area, 2016: $622
  • First area, 2021: $645
  • Second area, 2021: $474
Household income in Quinalowin Woodleigh +$62 higher in Woodleigh
$1,062 17th pct $1,124 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $949
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
Family income in Quinalowin Woodleigh +$157 higher in Quinalow
$1,281 14th pct $1,124 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,114
  • First area, 2016: $1,767
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
8.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
High-income homes in Quinalowin Woodleigh
4.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%

Personal income distribution

42.5% Under $650 +17.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
32.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Quinalowin Woodleigh
28.8% 50th pct
Mental health in Quinalowin Woodleigh
12.7% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Quinalowin Woodleigh
3.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

3.9% Diabetes +26.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
12.7% Mental health ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Arthritis ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Asthma ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other condition ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.6% None ◂ +16.6 pts 40.0%
18.5% One condition +11.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
9.8% Two conditions +20.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
1.5% Three or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

18.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
Unpaid carers in Quinalowin Woodleigh
10.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
Unpaid child care in Quinalowin Woodleigh
28.7% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
Defence service in Quinalowin Woodleigh
3.8% 68th pct
Housework 15h+ in Quinalowin Woodleigh
17.5% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
2.7 71st pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
18.7% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
29.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%

Family composition

18.7% One-parent families +45.0 pts ▸ 63.6%
54.7% Couples with children ◂ +27.4 pts 27.3%
27.3% Couples without children ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Quinalowin Woodleigh +$70 higher in Woodleigh
$180 20th pct $250 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: $86
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • First area, 2021: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $250
$1,160 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,200
  • First area, 2016: $1,100
  • First area, 2021: $1,160
People / bedroom in Quinalowin Woodleigh +0.10 higher in Woodleigh
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
23.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
Owned outright in Quinalowin Woodleigh
53.1% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.7%
  • First area, 2016: 49.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%
Separate houses in Quinalowin Woodleigh
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.7%
  • First area, 2016: 76.9%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
73.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.6%
  • First area, 2016: 72.3%
  • First area, 2021: 73.4%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Quinalowin Woodleigh
14.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Quinalowin Woodleigh +11 longer in Woodleigh
128 85th pct 139 88th pct

How people get to work

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

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Quinalowin Woodleigh
22.9% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
Recent arrivals in Quinalowin Woodleigh
19.2% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

3.4% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
Participation in Quinalowin Woodleigh
55.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.7%
  • First area, 2016: 58.7%
  • First area, 2021: 55.0%
56.0% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.0%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%

Industries people work in

35.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.7% Education & training ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.0% Construction ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Manufacturing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
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

26.2% Managers +33.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
23.8% Labourers ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Professionals ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Community & personal service ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Quinalowin Woodleigh +0.5 higher in Quinalow
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Quinalowin Woodleigh +0.9 more in Quinalow
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Quinalowin Woodleigh +47.6 pts higher in Quinalow
47.6% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Quinalowin Woodleigh +9.8 more in Quinalow
9.8 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Quinalowin Woodleigh even
0 27th pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Quinalowin Woodleigh +0.6 pts higher in Quinalow
4.3% 33rd pct 3.7% 23rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Quinalow vs Woodleigh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32378/quinalow/vs/SAL33136/woodleigh