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Tarome vs Townson

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Tarome profile · Townson profile

Tarome Townson

Tarome and Townson are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and education; the typical resident in Tarome is far older at 47 compared to 37 in Townson. Townson has a much more highly qualified workforce, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 11.0% in Tarome. People in Townson are also more likely to have completed Year 12 (60.0% versus 36.9% in Tarome) and are more likely to work or look for work (75.6% versus 61.5% in Tarome).

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as neither has any public transport stops or shops within a 15-minute walk. Both areas also have a similar share of people with long-term health conditions (around 23%). While they share these rural traits, they have tracked differently recently; Townson has seen much more movement, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years compared to 25.2% in Tarome.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 23.1 pts higher in Townson Year 12: 23.1 pts higher in Townson Unemployment: 9.0 pts higher in Tarome Needs assistance: 6.7 pts higher in Tarome Recent movers: 17.1 pts higher in Townson

Demographics & Identity

Population in Taromein Townson +83 larger in Tarome gap steady
135 46th pct 52 29th pct
Median age in Taromein Townson +10 yrs older in Tarome gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Taromein Townson even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Taromein Townson +7.7 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
19.3% 52nd pct 11.5% 21st pct
Under 15 in Taromein Townson +5.1 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
18.5% 60th pct 13.5% 28th pct
De facto in Taromein Townson +2.9 pts higher in Townson gap widening
8.2% 22nd pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.0 pts 28.8%
17.0% Young adults (25–44) +11.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
19.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.7 pts 11.5%
18.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.1 pts 13.5%
6.7% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 7.7%

Marital status

60.6% Married ◂ +6.9 pts 53.7%
20.2% Never married +11.5 pts ▸ 31.7%
11.9% Divorced +2.7 pts ▸ 14.6%
8.3% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 7.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Tarome Townson

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Taromein Townson +8.3 pts higher in Townson gap widening
5.2% 22nd pct 13.5% 59th pct

Country of birth

90.4% Australia ◂ +9.6 pts 80.8%
0.0% England +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
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

40.0% English +4.2 pts ▸ 44.2%
39.3% Australian ◂ +0.8 pts 38.5%
23.0% German ◂ +3.7 pts 19.2%
13.3% Irish +2.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
5.2% Scottish +4.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
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 Taromein Townson even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Taromein Townson even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.8% English only ◂ +8.3 pts 86.5%
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 Taromein Townson +9.4 pts higher in Tarome gap narrowing
26.7% 17th pct 17.3% 7th pct

Religious affiliation

68.1% Christianity ◂ +4.7 pts 63.5%
26.7% No religion ◂ +9.4 pts 17.3%
3.0% Not stated +10.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
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 Taromein Townson +23.1 pts higher in Townson gap widening
36.9% 28th pct 60.0% 80th pct
Bachelor+ in Taromein Townson +23.1 pts higher in Townson gap widening
11.0% 34th pct 34.1% 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

36.9% Year 12 +23.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.1% Year 10 +3.4 pts ▸ 32.5%
18.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
13.6% Year 11 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.0 pts 25.8%
20.7% Bachelor degree +14.8 pts ▸ 35.5%
10.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.2% Health +15.0 pts ▸ 32.3%
20.7% Engineering & related ◂ +11.0 pts 9.7%
6.9% Education +6.0 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Management & commerce ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Taromein Townson +$78 higher in Tarome gap narrowing
$562 19th pct $484 11th pct
Household income in Taromein Townson +$363 higher in Tarome gap widening
$1,312 33rd pct $949 11th pct
Family income in Taromein Townson +$219 higher in Tarome gap widening
$1,343 17th pct $1,124 10th pct
High earners in Taromein Townson +6.1 pts higher in Townson gap narrowing
11.0% 65th pct 17.1% 85th pct
High-income homes in Taromein Townson
18.8% 59th pct —

Household income distribution

35.4% $650–$1,499 +35.2 pts ▸ 70.6%
10.4% Under $650 +7.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

55.0% Under $650 +23.0 pts ▸ 78.0%
22.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 19.5%
11.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 7.3%
3.7% $3,000 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 9.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Taromein Townson +0.6 pts higher in Tarome
23.7% 26th pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Taromein Townson +10.3 pts higher in Townson
8.9% 58th pct 19.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Taromein Townson +6.7 pts higher in Tarome gap steady
6.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Mental health +10.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.1% Asthma ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 5.8%
7.4% Diabetes ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 5.8%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 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

71.1% None ◂ +1.9 pts 69.2%
15.6% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 15.4%
6.7% Two conditions ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.2% Three or more +0.6 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Taromein Townson +5.4 pts higher in Townson gap narrowing
23.9% 73rd pct 29.3% 85th pct
Unpaid carers in Taromein Townson +1.8 pts higher in Townson gap narrowing
20.2% 90th pct 22.0% 93rd pct
Unpaid child care in Taromein Townson +5.1 pts higher in Townson gap narrowing
26.6% 57th pct 31.7% 80th pct
Defence service in Taromein Townson +2.7 pts higher in Tarome
2.7% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Taromein Townson +0.5 pts higher in Townson gap narrowing
31.2% 83rd pct 31.7% 84th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Taromein Townson +7 yrs older in Townson
48 yrs 86th pct 55 yrs 91st pct
Median income in Taromein Townson +$550 higher in Townson
$350 12th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Taromein Townson +$1,000 higher in Tarome
$3,250 89th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Taromein Townson +0.4 larger in Tarome gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Taromein Townson +0.3 pts higher in Townson
14.3% 69th pct 14.6% 71st pct
Living alone in Taromein Townson
20.8% 40th pct —

Family composition

52.9% Couples with children +5.6 pts ▸ 58.5%
27.7% Couples without children ◂ +8.2 pts 19.5%
14.3% One-parent families +0.3 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.8% 2 people ◂ +2.6 pts 41.2%
20.8% 1 person +20.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
27.1% 4 people ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
16.7% 3 people +6.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
8.3% 6 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% 5 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Taromein Townson +$45 higher in Tarome
$320 63rd pct $275 48th pct
Mortgage in Taromein Townson +$550 higher in Townson gap widening
$1,950 69th pct $2,500 88th pct
People / bedroom in Taromein Townson +0.20 higher in Tarome gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Taromein Townson
12.5% 36th pct —
Owned outright in Taromein Townson
33.3% 29th pct —
Separate houses in Taromein Townson
91.7% 36th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Taromein Townson
72.9% 33rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

33.3% Owned outright +19.6 pts ▸ 52.9%
12.5% Rented +34.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
27.1% Owned with a mortgage +14.1 pts ▸ 41.2%
10.4% Other tenure +19.0 pts ▸ 29.4%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.7% Separate house +8.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

35.4% 4 bedrooms +11.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
31.3% 3 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 35.3%
8.3% 2 bedrooms +9.3 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% 5 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

69.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +69.2 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Taromein Townson
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Taromein Townson +16.2 pts higher in Townson
35.8% 88th pct 52.0% 99th pct
PT commute in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Taromein Townson even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Taromein Townson even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Taromein Townson +18 longer in Townson
78 55th pct 96 66th pct
Reach 30 min in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Taromein Townson even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

35.8% Worked at home +16.2 pts ▸ 52.0%
46.3% Car (driver) ◂ +18.3 pts 28.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.6% 2 vehicles +16.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
22.0% 1 vehicle +19.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
31.7% 4 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 35.3%
12.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Taromein Townson +17.1 pts higher in Townson gap widening
25.2% 29th pct 42.3% 83rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Taromein Townson +9.0 pts higher in Tarome
9.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Taromein Townson +14.1 pts higher in Townson gap widening
61.5% 53rd pct 75.6% 90th pct
Full-time in Taromein Townson +1.3 pts higher in Townson
62.7% 72nd pct 64.0% 76th pct

Industries people work in

32.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +19.2 pts ▸ 52.0%
10.4% Construction +13.6 pts ▸ 24.0%
6.0% Education & training +6.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.9% Manufacturing ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Retail trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

38.8% Managers +9.2 pts ▸ 48.0%
14.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.4% Community & personal service +1.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.5% Clerical & administrative +7.5 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.4% Professionals ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Taromein Townson even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Taromein Townson even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Taromein Townson even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Taromein Townson +19.2 more in Townson
0.0 0th pct 19.2 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Taromein Townson even
0 21st pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Taromein Townson +17.4 pts higher in Townson
10.8% 85th pct 28.3% 100th pct

Compare Tarome with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tarome vs Townson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32752/tarome/vs/SAL32866/townson