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Waikola vs Wallumbilla North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Waikola profile · Wallumbilla North profile

Waikola Wallumbilla North

Wallumbilla North and Waikola are two nearby rural areas in Queensland with very different populations. Wallumbilla North is older, with a typical resident aged 42 and 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Waikola is far younger, where the typical age is just 29 and children under 15 make up 46.2% of the population. There are also sharp differences in beliefs and income; no religion is far higher in Waikola at 61.5%, and typical weekly household income is well higher there at $2,125 compared to $1,656 in Wallumbilla North.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical weekly household income, though they are effectively alike in other ways. They are both car-dependent and lack nearby parks, shops, or public transport. While Wallumbilla North has a slightly larger population of 158 people compared to just 26 in Waikola, neither area has seen a significant shift in its walkability or basic infrastructure since the last census.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +132 larger in Wallumbilla North gap steady
26 17th pct 158 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 26
  • Second area, 2011: 401
  • Second area, 2016: 147
  • Second area, 2021: 158
Median age in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +13 yrs older in Wallumbilla North gap widening
29 yrs 4th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +1.9 pts higher in Wallumbilla North gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Aged 65+ in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +20.9 pts higher in Wallumbilla North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.9% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
Under 15 in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +30.3 pts higher in Waikola gap widening
46.2% 100th pct 15.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
8.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%

Age structure

61.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +27.4 pts 34.2%
46.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +30.3 pts 15.8%
26.9% Older adults (45–64) +2.2 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Marital status

75.0% Married ◂ +17.6 pts 57.4%
18.8% Never married +10.7 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Divorced +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Waikola Wallumbilla North

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

  • 85+ in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wallumbilla North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wallumbilla North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wallumbilla North: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wallumbilla North: 3.9% males, 4.5% females
  • 65–69 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wallumbilla North: 2.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wallumbilla North: 1.9% males, 5.8% females
  • 55–59 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wallumbilla North: 7.7% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wallumbilla North: 2.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wallumbilla North: 5.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wallumbilla North: 4.5% males, 4.5% females
  • 35–39 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wallumbilla North: 4.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 30–34 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wallumbilla North: 5.8% males, 3.9% females
  • 25–29 in Waikola: 26.7% males, 26.7% females; 25–29 in Wallumbilla North: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wallumbilla North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wallumbilla North: 3.2% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wallumbilla North: 1.9% males, 1.9% females
  • 5–9 in Waikola: 26.7% males, 20.0% females; 5–9 in Wallumbilla North: 1.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 0–4 in Waikola: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wallumbilla North: 0.0% males, 6.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +9.0 pts higher in Waikola gap narrowing
11.5% 51st pct 2.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%

Country of birth

107.7% Australia ◂ +23.5 pts 84.2%
11.5% England ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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

69.2% Australian ◂ +27.5 pts 41.8%
11.5% English +27.1 pts ▸ 38.6%
19.2% Scottish ◂ +1.5 pts 17.7%
0.0% Irish +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% German +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dutch +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +1.9 pts higher in Wallumbilla North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

115.4% English only ◂ +28.0 pts 87.3%
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 Waikolain Wallumbilla North +35.6 pts higher in Waikola gap widening
61.5% 96th pct 25.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%

Religious affiliation

57.7% Christianity +4.3 pts ▸ 62.0%
61.5% No religion ◂ +35.6 pts 25.9%
0.0% Not stated +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
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

32.8% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%
8.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +1 more in Wallumbilla North
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
111 28th pct
911 14th pct

Highest year of school

87.5% Year 12 ◂ +54.7 pts 32.8%
18.8% Year 10 +18.2 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Year 11 +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

53.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +38.1 pts 15.7%
30.8% Certificate III / IV +6.4 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% Education +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Health +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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 Waikolain Wallumbilla North +$52 higher in Waikola gap narrowing
$1,062 86th pct $1,010 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2011: $634
  • Second area, 2016: $550
  • Second area, 2021: $1,010
Household income in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +$469 higher in Waikola gap narrowing
$2,125 80th pct $1,656 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,624
  • First area, 2021: $2,125
  • Second area, 2011: $1,221
  • Second area, 2016: $1,042
  • Second area, 2021: $1,656
Family income in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +$344 higher in Waikola gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $1,906 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: $3,250
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $1,906
16.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
High-income homes in Waikolain Wallumbilla North
8.5% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +55.3 pts ▸ 55.3%
0.0% Under $650 +31.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

75.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.2 pts 31.8%
18.8% Under $650 +10.7 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +10.6 pts higher in Wallumbilla North
11.5% 3rd pct 22.2% 20th pct
Mental health in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +3.2 pts higher in Wallumbilla North
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 17th pct
Needs assistance in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +5.7 pts higher in Wallumbilla North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Asthma +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Mental health +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Heart disease +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Stroke +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +32.3 pts 67.7%
0.0% One condition +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Three or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

32.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%
10.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Unpaid child care in Waikolain Wallumbilla North
23.3% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
0.0% 0th pct
23.3% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +3 larger in Wallumbilla North
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +45 yrs older in Waikola
57 yrs 92nd pct 12 yrs 7th pct
$1,125 86th pct
$1,649 48th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +0.4 larger in Waikola gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +2.8 pts higher in Wallumbilla North
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
23.4% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Family composition

79.2% Couples with children ◂ +25.9 pts 53.3%
37.5% Couples without children +2.7 pts ▸ 40.2%
0.0% One-parent families +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +3.2 pts 46.8%
0.0% 1 person +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% 4 people +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% 3 people +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% 5 people +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +$50 higher in Wallumbilla North
$100 6th pct $150 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $100
  • Second area, 2016: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $150
$1,200 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,350
  • Second area, 2016: $1,402
  • Second area, 2021: $1,200
People / bedroom in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +0.10 higher in Waikola gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
6.4% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
63.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.8%
97.9% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 95.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.9%
91.5% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 84.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.5%

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +23.8 pts ▸ 63.8%
30.0% Rented ◂ +23.6 pts 6.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.1 pts 97.9%
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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +18.9 pts ▸ 48.9%
40.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 36.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% 5 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
25.8% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • 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 Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

38.5% Car (driver) +9.9 pts ▸ 48.3%
23.1% Worked at home +2.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
23.1% Walked ◂ +9.6 pts 13.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.2 pts 12.8%
40.0% 4 or more ◂ +10.2 pts 29.8%
30.0% 2 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
30.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.5 pts 25.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +10.2 pts higher in Waikola gap narrowing
29.6% 45th pct 19.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
69.0% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.0%
68.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.5%

Industries people work in

107.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +69.5 pts 38.2%
0.0% Mining +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Construction +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Education & training +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Wholesale trade +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Retail trade +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

61.5% Managers ◂ +21.1 pts 40.4%
46.2% Labourers ◂ +36.0 pts 10.1%
0.0% Professionals +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Sales workers +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Waikolain Wallumbilla North even
0 2nd pct 0 10th pct
Mean slope in Waikolain Wallumbilla North +2.0 pts higher in Waikola
5.9% 53rd pct 3.9% 27th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Waikola vs Wallumbilla North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32952/waikola/vs/SAL32971/wallumbilla-north