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Tarzali vs Topaz

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.8 km apart · Tarzali profile · Topaz profile

Tarzali Topaz

Tarzali and Topaz are neighbouring areas in Queensland that differ mainly in their education and housing profiles. Topaz has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (31.0% compared to 17.8% in Tarzali) and more people who completed Year 12 (59.6% versus 41.9%). Tarzali tends to have larger homes, with 79.1% having three or more bedrooms compared to 64.6% in Topaz. Tarzali also has a much higher share of recent overseas arrivals at 13.9%, while Topaz has none.

These two areas have tracked closely since 2011, and they share many similarities in daily life. Both areas have almost identical proportions of children under 15 and similar typical weekly rents of around $250 to $260. They are both heavily residential with nearly all homes being separate houses. In both places, no one uses public transport to commute, and every home requires a motor vehicle.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 13.9 pts higher in Tarzali Year 12: 17.7 pts higher in Topaz Population: 254 larger in Tarzali 3+ bedrooms: 14.4 pts higher in Tarzali Volunteering: 14.4 pts higher in Topaz

Demographics & Identity

Population in Tarzaliin Topaz +254 larger in Tarzali gap widening
431 63rd pct 177 51st pct
Median age in Tarzaliin Topaz +6 yrs older in Tarzali gap narrowing
53 yrs 80th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Tarzaliin Topaz +2.7 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
4.6% 72nd pct 7.3% 83rd pct
Aged 65+ in Tarzaliin Topaz +2.4 pts higher in Topaz gap narrowing
20.2% 57th pct 22.6% 67th pct
Under 15 in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.9 pts higher in Tarzali gap narrowing
17.9% 55th pct 16.9% 49th pct
De facto in Tarzaliin Topaz +5.9 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
9.9% 32nd pct 15.8% 75th pct

Age structure

39.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.1 pts 28.8%
20.2% Seniors (65+) +2.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
13.9% Young adults (25–44) +7.0 pts ▸ 20.9%
17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 16.9%
7.7% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

53.0% Married ◂ +5.8 pts 47.2%
26.1% Never married +8.4 pts ▸ 34.5%
12.6% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 12.0%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 3.5%
3.2% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Tarzali Topaz

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.9 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
16.7% 70th pct 18.6% 74th pct

Country of birth

68.9% Australia ◂ +0.5 pts 68.4%
4.6% New Zealand ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.9% England +0.6 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.7% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.9% China ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

35.0% English +8.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
35.0% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 32.2%
9.5% Irish +9.7 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 9.0%
5.1% German +3.4 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.0% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.7% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.9 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
7.0% 69th pct 7.9% 72nd pct
Limited English in Tarzaliin Topaz even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

78.9% English only +1.3 pts ▸ 80.2%
1.2% Mandarin ◂ +1.2 pts 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 Tarzaliin Topaz +11.3 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
44.1% 61st pct 55.4% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

44.1% No religion +11.3 pts ▸ 55.4%
38.7% Christianity ◂ +13.9 pts 24.9%
16.0% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 15.8%
0.0% Other religions +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Judaism +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Tarzaliin Topaz +17.7 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
41.9% 42nd pct 59.6% 79th pct
Bachelor+ in Tarzaliin Topaz +13.2 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
17.8% 61st pct 31.0% 86th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Tarzaliin Topaz +1 more in Topaz
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Tarzaliin Topaz
— 30 10th pct
ICSEA in Tarzaliin Topaz
— 937 21st pct

Highest year of school

41.9% Year 12 +17.7 pts ▸ 59.6%
24.0% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 23.5%
9.2% Year 11 ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.1 pts 3.7%

Highest qualification level

32.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.8 pts 22.5%
16.2% Bachelor degree +14.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
4.6% Postgraduate degree +8.2 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.6% Society & culture +6.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
3.7% Natural & physical sciences +12.0 pts ▸ 15.7%
15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +10.5 pts 4.9%
11.2% Education ◂ +7.3 pts 3.9%
10.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.0 pts 3.9%
3.7% Agriculture & environment +5.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.1% Health +1.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.3 pts 2.9%
0.0% Creative arts +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.3% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.1% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Tarzaliin Topaz +$44 higher in Tarzali gap widening
$632 29th pct $588 23rd pct
Household income in Tarzaliin Topaz +$321 higher in Tarzali gap widening
$1,383 39th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Tarzaliin Topaz +$291 higher in Tarzali gap widening
$1,583 31st pct $1,292 14th pct
High earners in Tarzaliin Topaz +5.9 pts higher in Tarzali gap widening
9.5% 58th pct 3.5% 25th pct
High-income homes in Tarzaliin Topaz +8.8 pts higher in Tarzali gap widening
8.8% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

23.6% $650–$1,499 +14.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
29.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 21.5%
21.6% Under $650 +4.5 pts ▸ 26.2%
6.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.6% Under $650 +4.3 pts ▸ 47.9%
30.1% $650–$1,499 +3.7 pts ▸ 33.8%
8.3% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 10.6%
4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Tarzaliin Topaz +3.6 pts higher in Tarzali
27.4% 43rd pct 23.7% 26th pct
Mental health in Tarzaliin Topaz +2.0 pts higher in Topaz
6.5% 35th pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.2 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
5.6% 61st pct 6.8% 73rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 7.9%
8.4% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.5% Mental health +2.0 pts ▸ 8.5%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +3.8 pts 4.5%
4.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 4.5%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%
3.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%
2.6% Stroke ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.7%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.7% None +4.2 pts ▸ 59.9%
17.2% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
6.3% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 1.7%
3.2% Three or more +1.8 pts ▸ 5.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Tarzaliin Topaz +14.4 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
16.6% 43rd pct 31.0% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Tarzaliin Topaz +2.9 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
12.6% 48th pct 15.5% 76th pct
Unpaid child care in Tarzaliin Topaz +2.8 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
26.1% 54th pct 28.9% 68th pct
Defence service in Tarzaliin Topaz +3.3 pts higher in Tarzali
5.4% 84th pct 2.1% 42nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.5 pts higher in Tarzali gap steady
28.9% 75th pct 27.5% 68th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Tarzaliin Topaz +7 larger in Tarzali
20 68th pct 13 62nd pct
Median age in Tarzaliin Topaz +11 yrs older in Tarzali
39 yrs 77th pct 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Tarzaliin Topaz +$232 higher in Tarzali
$900 73rd pct $668 53rd pct
Household income in Tarzaliin Topaz +$126 higher in Topaz
$2,124 67th pct $2,250 71st pct
Indigenous language in Tarzaliin Topaz
25.0% 88th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.2 larger in Tarzali gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Tarzaliin Topaz +3.0 pts higher in Topaz gap narrowing
15.0% 73rd pct 18.0% 82nd pct
Living alone in Tarzaliin Topaz +6.9 pts higher in Topaz gap widening
22.3% 45th pct 29.2% 69th pct

Family composition

47.0% Couples with children ◂ +1.9 pts 45.1%
36.1% Couples without children +2.4 pts ▸ 38.5%
15.0% One-parent families +3.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people ◂ +1.6 pts 36.9%
22.3% 1 person +6.9 pts ▸ 29.2%
10.8% 3 people +12.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
13.5% 4 people ◂ +7.4 pts 6.2%
6.1% 6 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 4.6%
4.1% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Tarzaliin Topaz +$10 higher in Tarzali gap narrowing
$260 43rd pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Tarzaliin Topaz +$300 higher in Tarzali gap narrowing
$1,500 42nd pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.10 higher in Topaz gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.0 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
12.8% 37th pct 13.8% 41st pct
Owned outright in Tarzaliin Topaz +5.4 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
50.0% 75th pct 55.4% 86th pct
Separate houses in Tarzaliin Topaz even gap narrowing
98.6% 61st pct 98.5% 60th pct
3+ bedrooms in Tarzaliin Topaz +14.4 pts higher in Tarzali gap widening
79.1% 49th pct 64.6% 19th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +5.4 pts ▸ 55.4%
34.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.4 pts 23.1%
12.8% Rented +1.0 pts ▸ 13.8%
2.7% Other tenure +1.9 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.6% Separate house ◂ +0.2 pts 98.5%
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

49.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 41.5%
10.1% 2 bedrooms +16.0 pts ▸ 26.2%
23.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.3 pts 12.3%
8.1% 1 bedroom +8.8 pts ▸ 16.9%
6.1% 5 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

57.9% $200–$349 ◂ +57.9 pts 0.0%
26.3% $350–$549 ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
15.8% Under $200 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.2% $1,000–$1,799 +5.5 pts ▸ 46.7%
19.6% Under $1,000 +0.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Tarzaliin Topaz even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.6 pts higher in Tarzali gap narrowing
23.0% 67th pct 21.3% 63rd pct
PT commute in Tarzaliin Topaz even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.8% Car (driver) ◂ +0.8 pts 56.0%
23.0% Worked at home ◂ +1.6 pts 21.3%
2.2% Walked +7.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.6% 2 vehicles +8.2 pts ▸ 50.8%
29.1% 1 vehicle +4.8 pts ▸ 33.8%
16.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.0 pts 9.2%
8.8% 4 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 7.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Tarzaliin Topaz +4.1 pts higher in Tarzali gap widening
27.2% 36th pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Recent arrivals in Tarzaliin Topaz +13.9 pts higher in Tarzali gap widening
13.9% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Tarzaliin Topaz +1.6 pts higher in Tarzali gap steady
5.2% 72nd pct 3.6% 51st pct
Participation in Tarzaliin Topaz +3.4 pts higher in Topaz gap steady
55.0% 32nd pct 58.5% 42nd pct
Full-time in Tarzaliin Topaz +7.8 pts higher in Tarzali gap steady
49.2% 14th pct 41.3% 4th pct

Industries people work in

10.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
12.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.4 pts 10.7%
8.2% Education & training +3.8 pts ▸ 12.0%
6.6% Retail trade +2.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.7 pts 8.0%
7.1% Construction ◂ +1.8 pts 5.3%
3.3% Administrative & support +3.4 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.0% Mining ◂ +0.7 pts 5.3%
6.0% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.9 pts 4.0%
4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.6% Professionals +2.8 pts ▸ 21.3%
10.4% Community & personal service +9.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.9% Managers +1.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
10.4% Technicians & trades +7.0 pts ▸ 17.3%
15.3% Labourers ◂ +3.3 pts 12.0%
13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.1 pts 8.0%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.0 pts 4.0%
1.6% Sales workers +2.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.1 higher in Topaz
0.0 30th pct 0.1 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.1 more in Topaz
0.0 31st pct 0.1 41st pct
15-min city in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Tarzaliin Topaz +10.0 pts higher in Topaz
2.1% 39th pct 12.1% 48th pct
Walk to health in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Tarzaliin Topaz +85.2 more in Topaz
27.8 71st pct 113.0 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Tarzaliin Topaz even
0 27th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Tarzaliin Topaz +0.9 pts higher in Tarzali
12.1% 87th pct 11.2% 86th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tarzali vs Topaz [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32759/tarzali/vs/SAL32857/topaz