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Spring Bluff vs Woolmer

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Spring Bluff profile · Woolmer profile

Spring Bluff Woolmer

Woolmer and Spring Bluff are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and wealth; the typical resident in Woolmer is 42, while in Spring Bluff they are far younger at 12. Income is also much higher in Spring Bluff, where the typical household earns $8,000 a week compared to $1,437 in Woolmer. Homes in Spring Bluff are also much larger, with a typical 6.0 people per home compared to 2.6 in Woolmer.

Daily life in both areas is very similar, as both are car-dependent and have no residents living within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or health services. This shared isolation is mirrored in their school access, with both having four schools within 3km and similar drive times to the city. While Woolmer has a slightly larger population of 38 people compared to 15 in Spring Bluff, both remain very small residential areas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +23 larger in Woolmer gap narrowing
15 11th pct 38 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6
  • First area, 2021: 15
  • Second area, 2016: 34
  • Second area, 2021: 38
Median age in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +30 yrs older in Woolmer gap widening
12 yrs 0th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 12 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
10.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
13.2% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
7.9% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
26.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.8 pts 7.9%
26.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.5 pts 13.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +47.1 pts 52.9%
0.0% Never married +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Widowed +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Spring Bluff Woolmer

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

  • 85+ in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Woolmer: 15.4% males, 19.2% females
  • 55–59 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 45–49 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 15.4% females
  • 40–44 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 11.5% females
  • 25–29 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Woolmer: 15.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Spring Bluff: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Spring Bluff: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Woolmer: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

23.7% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +7.9 pts 92.1%
0.0% New Zealand +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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

46.7% English +6.0 pts ▸ 52.6%
46.7% Australian +3.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.0% Irish ◂ +12.1 pts 7.9%
20.0% Italian ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Scottish +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Chinese 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 Spring Bluffin Woolmer
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only even 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

36.8% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.8%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +28.9 pts 71.1%
0.0% No religion +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
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

51.7% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.7%
8.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
4 71st pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +138 larger in Spring Bluff
826 96th pct 689 90th pct
ICSEA in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +10 higher in Spring Bluff
1,038 74th pct 1,028 71st pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +48.3 pts 51.7%
0.0% Year 10 +27.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +83.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +61.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Health +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Society & culture +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +$1,469 higher in Spring Bluff gap widening
$2,500 100th pct $1,031 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $2,500
  • Second area, 2016: $933
  • Second area, 2021: $1,031
Household income in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +$6,563 higher in Spring Bluff
$8,000 100th pct $1,437 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $8,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
Family income in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +$5,750 higher in Spring Bluff
$8,000 100th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $8,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
8.8% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Personal income distribution

133.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Under $650 +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
31.6% 64th pct
13.2% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Asthma +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
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% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.3% None +0.4 pts ▸ 73.7%
0.0% One condition +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

20.6% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%
8.8% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid child care in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
50.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Defence service in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
29.4% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +4 larger in Woolmer
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
14 yrs 10th pct
$350 12th pct
Household income in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
$900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +3.4 larger in Spring Bluff
6.0 100th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +40.0 pts 60.0%
0.0% Couples without children +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$2,383 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $2,084
  • Second area, 2021: $2,383
People / bedroom in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +0.40 higher in Spring Bluff
1.10 93rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Spring Bluffin Woolmer
17.2% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
28 65th pct
Drive to city in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +7 longer in Woolmer
88 62nd pct 95 66th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +37.9 pts 62.1%
0.0% Worked at home +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
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

41.0% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
88.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 90.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.2%
65.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%

Industries people work in

0.0% Construction +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Other services +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Professionals +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Managers +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Sales workers +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +0.1 higher in Spring Bluff
0.5 51st pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +0.2 more in Spring Bluff
0.5 50th pct 0.3 46th pct
15-min city in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +14.4 pts higher in Spring Bluff
23.1% 54th pct 8.7% 46th pct
Walk to health in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +200.0 more in Spring Bluff
200.0 92nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Spring Bluffin Woolmer even
1 54th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Spring Bluffin Woolmer +16.5 pts higher in Spring Bluff
31.2% 100th pct 14.7% 92nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Spring Bluff vs Woolmer [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32619/spring-bluff/vs/SAL33146/woolmer