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Rewan vs Upper Dawson

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 45 km apart · Rewan profile · Upper Dawson profile

Rewan Upper Dawson

Rewan and Upper Dawson are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Rewan has much higher incomes across the board, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,263 compared to $449 in Upper Dawson. Households in Rewan are also smaller, with 2.7 people per home, while Upper Dawson has a far higher average of 5.0 people per home. This larger household size in Upper Dawson is consistent with a higher density of 1.4 people per bedroom.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or nearby schools. This shared lack of infrastructure is reflected in their identical terrain slopes and the fact that neither has homes within walking distance of parks or health services. While residents in Rewan are noticeably older, with a typical age of 34 compared to 27 in Upper Dawson, both places remain very small and remote.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rewanin Upper Dawson +35 larger in Rewan gap widening
49 28th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 463
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 49
  • Second area, 2016: 27
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Rewanin Upper Dawson +7 yrs older in Rewan gap narrowing
34 yrs 13th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
First Nations in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
6.1% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
6.1% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
17.5% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%

Age structure

22.4% Older adults (45–64) +13.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
34.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Children (0–14) +22.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
18.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.4% Married ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
42.2% Never married ◂ +2.2 pts 40.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Rewan Upper Dawson

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

  • 85+ in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Rewan: 7.1% males, 11.9% females; 60–64 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 55–59 in Upper Dawson: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 9.5% females; 45–49 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Rewan: 7.1% males, 11.9% females; 35–39 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 30–34 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 25–29 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Rewan: 7.1% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Rewan: 9.5% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Rewan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Rewan: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Upper Dawson: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rewanin Upper Dawson
14.3% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Country of birth

79.6% Australia +20.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

38.8% Australian +25.5 pts ▸ 64.3%
40.8% English ◂ +19.4 pts 21.4%
16.3% Irish ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Scottish ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Italian ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Rewanin Upper Dawson
16.3% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

79.6% English only +20.4 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

26.5% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.6%
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

63.3% Christianity +8.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
26.5% No religion +9.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

55.6% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 43.3%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
15.6% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 9 or below +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.6% Year 12 +15.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
35.6% Year 10 ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
17.8% Year 11 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

54.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
31.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Health ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% Management & commerce ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rewanin Upper Dawson +$814 higher in Rewan gap widening
$1,263 92nd pct $449 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $754
  • First area, 2016: $706
  • First area, 2021: $1,263
  • Second area, 2016: $366
  • Second area, 2021: $449
Household income in Rewanin Upper Dawson +$1,000 higher in Rewan gap widening
$2,249 86th pct $1,249 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,243
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
Family income in Rewanin Upper Dawson +$1,313 higher in Rewan gap widening
$2,562 84th pct $1,249 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,410
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
15.6% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%

Household income distribution

22.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.7% $650–$1,499 +3.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
20.0% Under $650 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rewanin Upper Dawson
16.3% 9th pct —
Mental health in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
6.1% Other condition ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

87.8% None ◂ +44.9 pts 42.9%
16.3% One condition +5.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

11.1% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid carers in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Rewanin Upper Dawson
31.1% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%
Defence service in Rewanin Upper Dawson
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Rewanin Upper Dawson
33.3% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
32 yrs 69th pct —
Median income in Rewanin Upper Dawson
$450 25th pct —
Household income in Rewanin Upper Dawson
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Rewanin Upper Dawson +2.3 larger in Upper Dawson gap widening
2.7 71st pct 5.0 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 1.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0
9.8% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%

Family composition

36.6% Couples with children +63.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
39.0% Couples without children ◂ +39.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% One-parent families ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 6 or more +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
44.4% 2 people ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
27.8% 4 people ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $1,029 16th pct
People / bedroom in Rewanin Upper Dawson +0.50 higher in Upper Dawson gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.40 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 2.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.40

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
27.8% Other tenure ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

50.0% Separate house +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% Other dwelling ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.9% 4 bedrooms +127.8 pts ▸ 166.7%
50.0% 5 or more ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
27.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
27.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Rewanin Upper Dawson
21.2% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

27.3% Car (driver) +29.9 pts ▸ 57.1%
21.2% Walked ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
21.2% Worked at home ◂ +21.2 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%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
27.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
22.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rewanin Upper Dawson
58.5% 96th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Rewanin Upper Dawson
73.3% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 75.9%
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 73.3%
87.9% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 84.3%
  • First area, 2021: 87.9%

Industries people work in

45.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
21.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Manufacturing ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.4% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
24.2% Managers ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
21.2% Professionals ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Rewanin Upper Dawson +0.1 higher in Rewan
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Rewanin Upper Dawson +0.1 more in Rewan
0.1 36th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Rewanin Upper Dawson +3.4 pts higher in Rewan
3.4% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Rewanin Upper Dawson +61.2 more in Rewan
61.2 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
0 8th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Rewanin Upper Dawson even
5.7% 50th pct 5.7% 51st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rewan vs Upper Dawson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32421/rewan/vs/SAL32906/upper-dawson