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Shoalwater vs Stanage

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Shoalwater profile · Stanage profile

Shoalwater Stanage

Stanage and Shoalwater (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Stanage has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 60, compared to just 12 in Shoalwater (Qld). Income levels differ sharply; the typical household in Shoalwater (Qld) earns $2,250 a week, which is far higher than the $669 typical for households in Stanage. Shoalwater (Qld) also has far more people per home, with 5.0 compared to 2.1 in Stanage.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very isolated with no public transport and no schools. They are both car-dependent and have almost no homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or parks. While Stanage has a slightly higher typical personal income for First Nations residents at $1,625, both areas sit well above the national figure for this measure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 72 larger in Stanage Median age: 48 yrs older in Stanage Household income: $1,581 higher in Shoalwater Personal income: $706 higher in Shoalwater Household size: 2.9 larger in Shoalwater

Demographics & Identity

Population in Shoalwaterin Stanage +72 larger in Stanage gap narrowing
6 4th pct 78 35th pct
Median age in Shoalwaterin Stanage +48 yrs older in Stanage
12 yrs 0th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 44.9% 100th pct
Under 15 in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 5.9% 13th pct

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +44.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +29.2 pts 70.8%
0.0% Never married +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Divorced +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Separated +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +28.2 pts 71.8%
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

100.0% Australian ◂ +60.3 pts 39.7%
0.0% English +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% Irish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Chinese +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Scottish +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% German +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
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 Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +16.7 pts 83.3%
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 Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 16.7% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
66.7% No religion ◂ +50.0 pts 16.7%
0.0% Not stated +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
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 Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 16.2% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 11.1% 35th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +39.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Year 12 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Year 11 +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Income

Personal income in Shoalwaterin Stanage +$706 higher in Shoalwater
$1,149 89th pct $443 7th pct
Household income in Shoalwaterin Stanage +$1,581 higher in Shoalwater
$2,250 86th pct $669 1st pct
Family income in Shoalwaterin Stanage +$1,507 higher in Shoalwater
$2,250 71st pct $743 0th pct
High earners in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 18.1% 87th pct
High-income homes in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +61.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 3.8% 41st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Arthritis +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Diabetes +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Other condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

133.3% None ◂ +83.3 pts 50.0%
0.0% One condition +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 23.6% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 13.9% 62nd pct
Unpaid child care in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 5.6% 2nd pct
Defence service in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 4.1% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 25.0% 55th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Shoalwaterin Stanage +4 larger in Shoalwater
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Shoalwaterin Stanage +11 yrs older in Stanage
11 yrs 6th pct 22 yrs 33rd pct
Median income in Shoalwaterin Stanage +$900 higher in Stanage
$725 58th pct $1,625 91st pct
Household income in Shoalwaterin Stanage
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Shoalwaterin Stanage +2.9 larger in Shoalwater
5.0 100th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 7.0% 28th pct
Living alone in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 26.9% 61st pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +53.5 pts 46.5%
0.0% Couples without children +58.1 pts ▸ 58.1%
0.0% One-parent families +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— $1,092 19th pct
People / bedroom in Shoalwaterin Stanage +0.40 higher in Shoalwater
1.20 96th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 80.8% 100th pct
Separate houses in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 88.5% 29th pct
3+ bedrooms in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 50.0% 9th pct

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 34.8% 87th pct
PT commute in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +87.0 pts 13.0%
0.0% Worked at home +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 14.1% 9th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 30.6% 1st pct
Full-time in Shoalwaterin Stanage
— 78.3% 95th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +52.2 pts ▸ 52.2%
0.0% Retail trade +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Mining +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Labourers +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Shoalwaterin Stanage +0.3 higher in Stanage
0.0 24th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Shoalwaterin Stanage +0.2 more in Stanage
0.0 29th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Shoalwaterin Stanage +0.1 pts higher in Stanage
0.8% 32nd pct 0.9% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Shoalwaterin Stanage +2,282.1 more in Shoalwater
2,333.3 100th pct 51.3 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Shoalwaterin Stanage even
0 0th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in Shoalwaterin Stanage +0.9 pts higher in Shoalwater
7.1% 63rd pct 6.2% 56th pct

Compare Shoalwater with nearby areas

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Compare Stanage with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Shoalwater vs Stanage [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32557/shoalwater/vs/SAL32653/stanage