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Kingaroy vs Proston

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Kingaroy profile · Proston profile

Kingaroy Proston

Kingaroy and Proston (L) are two Queensland towns with very different demographics. Kingaroy is much younger and wealthier, with a typical resident aged 38 compared to 52 in Proston (L). This is reflected in the typical weekly household income, which is far higher in Kingaroy at $1,238, while Proston (L) sits at $762. Kingaroy also has a more mobile and diverse population, with 45.4% of people moving there in the last five years and 22.5% arriving from overseas.

Both areas have a similar share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, sitting around 6%. While they share this common ground, they have drifted apart in other ways since 2011. The age gap has widened, and homes are now far more likely to be owned outright in Proston (L) than in Kingaroy. Proston (L) is also more walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to 47.5% in Kingaroy.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 28.5 pts higher in Kingaroy Population: 9,866 larger in Kingaroy Owned outright: 24.0 pts higher in Proston Median age: 14 yrs older in Proston Participation: 23.0 pts higher in Kingaroy

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kingaroyin Proston +9,866 larger in Kingaroy gap narrowing
10,147 86th pct 281 14th pct
Median age in Kingaroyin Proston +14 yrs older in Proston gap widening
38 yrs 25th pct 52 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Kingaroyin Proston +0.7 pts higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
6.4% 64th pct 5.7% 60th pct
Aged 65+ in Kingaroyin Proston +11.4 pts higher in Proston gap widening
20.9% 45th pct 32.4% 82nd pct
Under 15 in Kingaroyin Proston +3.7 pts higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
20.1% 69th pct 16.4% 39th pct
De facto in Kingaroyin Proston +1.5 pts higher in Kingaroy gap steady
12.1% 38th pct 10.6% 23rd pct

Age structure

20.9% Seniors (65+) +11.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
24.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.8 pts 13.9%
21.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.1 pts ▸ 22.8%
20.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 16.4%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.3 pts 11.4%

Marital status

42.4% Married +1.5 pts ▸ 43.9%
36.9% Never married ◂ +4.8 pts 32.1%
9.6% Divorced +4.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 3.8%
4.2% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 5.5%

Age & sex structure

Kingaroy Proston

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kingaroyin Proston +5.2 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
10.9% 50th pct 5.7% 14th pct

Country of birth

82.4% Australia ◂ +3.0 pts 79.4%
1.8% England +0.7 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.1%
1.2% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.8% English +5.8 pts ▸ 46.6%
41.0% Australian ◂ +0.1 pts 40.9%
11.7% German ◂ +0.6 pts 11.0%
9.6% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 8.2%
9.4% Irish ◂ +1.6 pts 7.8%
1.7% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 1.1%
1.3% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kingaroyin Proston +2.5 pts higher in Kingaroy gap steady
5.3% 70th pct 2.8% 36th pct
Limited English in Kingaroyin Proston +0.8 pts higher in Kingaroy gap steady
0.8% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.2% English only ◂ +1.3 pts 86.8%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Kingaroyin Proston +2.2 pts higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
40.2% 42nd pct 38.1% 34th pct

Religious affiliation

49.8% Christianity ◂ +3.5 pts 46.3%
40.2% No religion ◂ +2.2 pts 38.1%
8.1% Not stated +6.5 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Kingaroyin Proston +14.7 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
42.8% 62nd pct 28.1% 15th pct
Bachelor+ in Kingaroyin Proston +4.0 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
12.0% 54th pct 8.0% 25th pct

Highest year of school

42.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.7 pts 28.1%
27.9% Year 10 +7.2 pts ▸ 35.1%
14.2% Year 9 or below +3.4 pts ▸ 17.5%
7.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 6.6%

Highest qualification level

39.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.5 pts 31.3%
16.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 11.6%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.1 pts 9.8%
4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%
3.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.8 pts 2.7%
2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.3 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

9.3% Education +7.6 pts ▸ 17.0%
16.1% Engineering & related ◂ +4.5 pts 11.6%
14.8% Management & commerce ◂ +9.4 pts 5.4%
13.9% Society & culture ◂ +6.7 pts 7.1%
9.7% Health +0.1 pts ▸ 9.8%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.6 pts ▸ 7.1%
4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 2.7%
3.0% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kingaroyin Proston +$217 higher in Kingaroy gap widening
$663 50th pct $446 11th pct
Household income in Kingaroyin Proston +$476 higher in Kingaroy gap steady
$1,238 47th pct $762 2nd pct
Family income in Kingaroyin Proston +$643 higher in Kingaroy gap widening
$1,528 46th pct $885 5th pct
High earners in Kingaroyin Proston +6.9 pts higher in Kingaroy gap steady
6.9% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Kingaroyin Proston +11.4 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
11.4% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

33.6% $650–$1,499 +10.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
21.0% Under $650 +18.7 pts ▸ 39.7%
26.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 11.1%
6.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.2% Under $650 +16.8 pts ▸ 62.0%
32.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.8 pts 24.9%
11.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 1.7%
2.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kingaroyin Proston +8.9 pts higher in Proston
34.8% 60th pct 43.8% 93rd pct
Mental health in Kingaroyin Proston +2.3 pts higher in Proston
12.6% 83rd pct 14.9% 94th pct
Needs assistance in Kingaroyin Proston +4.9 pts higher in Proston gap widening
9.0% 78th pct 13.9% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.3% Arthritis +5.2 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.3% Asthma +4.6 pts ▸ 14.9%
12.6% Mental health +2.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.6% Other condition +3.2 pts ▸ 12.8%
2.4% Lung condition +5.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.1% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.9% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.5% Cancer +2.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
1.3% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.9% None ◂ +16.4 pts 39.5%
22.0% One condition +2.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
7.5% Two conditions +3.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.4% Three or more +1.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kingaroyin Proston +13.0 pts higher in Proston gap widening
16.1% 44th pct 29.1% 94th pct
Unpaid carers in Kingaroyin Proston +7.6 pts higher in Proston gap widening
13.1% 48th pct 20.7% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Kingaroyin Proston +9.4 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
25.1% 54th pct 15.6% 11th pct
Defence service in Kingaroyin Proston +0.5 pts higher in Proston
3.8% 55th pct 4.2% 66th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kingaroyin Proston +9.7 pts higher in Proston gap widening
22.0% 31st pct 31.6% 94th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kingaroyin Proston +0.4 larger in Kingaroy gap widening
2.4 57th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Kingaroyin Proston +6.4 pts higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
20.5% 77th pct 14.1% 44th pct
Living alone in Kingaroyin Proston +12.4 pts higher in Proston gap widening
30.5% 55th pct 42.9% 92nd pct

Family composition

48.7% Couples with children ◂ +9.8 pts 38.8%
29.4% Couples without children +16.5 pts ▸ 45.9%
20.5% One-parent families ◂ +6.4 pts 14.1%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

30.5% 1 person +12.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
35.5% 2 people +4.2 pts ▸ 39.7%
13.4% 3 people ◂ +10.2 pts 3.2%
11.3% 4 people ◂ +6.5 pts 4.8%
5.7% 5 people ◂ +2.5 pts 3.2%
3.6% 6 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kingaroyin Proston +$80 higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
$260 46th pct $180 17th pct
Mortgage in Kingaroyin Proston +$623 higher in Kingaroy gap narrowing
$1,200 36th pct $577 2nd pct
People / bedroom in Kingaroyin Proston +0.10 higher in Proston gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Kingaroyin Proston +11.2 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
37.4% 85th pct 26.2% 64th pct
Owned outright in Kingaroyin Proston +24.0 pts higher in Proston gap widening
31.6% 28th pct 55.6% 92nd pct
Separate houses in Kingaroyin Proston +6.5 pts higher in Proston gap narrowing
85.5% 20th pct 92.1% 42nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Kingaroyin Proston +28.5 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
80.1% 60th pct 51.6% 2nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

31.6% Owned outright +24.0 pts ▸ 55.6%
37.4% Rented ◂ +11.2 pts 26.2%
27.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.1 pts 12.7%
2.2% Not stated +1.7 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.1% Other tenure +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

Types of homes

85.5% Separate house +6.5 pts ▸ 92.1%
8.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other dwelling +6.0 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.4 pts 2.4%

Bedrooms per home

41.1% 3 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 47.6%
15.2% 2 bedrooms +18.9 pts ▸ 34.1%
33.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +29.8 pts 4.0%
2.3% 1 bedroom +8.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
5.2% 5 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.3% Studio / none +2.9 pts ▸ 3.2%

Weekly rent distribution

67.0% $200–$349 ◂ +36.7 pts 30.3%
16.5% Under $200 +25.9 pts ▸ 42.4%
12.9% $350–$549 ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% $550–$749 ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.6% Under $1,000 +17.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.3 pts 25.0%
11.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kingaroyin Proston +2.0 pts higher in Proston gap narrowing
7.3% 77th pct 9.2% 86th pct
Work from home in Kingaroyin Proston +3.8 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
3.8% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Kingaroyin Proston +1.4 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
1.4% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

69.2% Car (driver) ◂ +11.5 pts 57.7%
3.7% Walked +13.2 pts ▸ 16.9%
7.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.2 pts 4.2%
3.8% Worked at home ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 1 vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 41.2%
34.9% 2 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
12.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 10.9%
7.3% No vehicle +2.0 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.0% 4 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kingaroyin Proston +12.1 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
45.4% 88th pct 33.3% 42nd pct
Recent arrivals in Kingaroyin Proston gap narrowing
22.5% 89th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kingaroyin Proston +3.1 pts higher in Proston gap widening
4.8% 52nd pct 7.9% 80th pct
Participation in Kingaroyin Proston +23.0 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
55.1% 56th pct 32.1% 6th pct
Full-time in Kingaroyin Proston +15.3 pts higher in Kingaroy gap widening
59.0% 65th pct 43.7% 6th pct

Industries people work in

3.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
16.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.7 pts 14.1%
12.4% Retail trade +1.7 pts ▸ 14.1%
13.9% Manufacturing ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% Transport & warehousing +10.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
9.3% Education & training +3.4 pts ▸ 12.7%
7.2% Construction ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 5.6%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Administrative & support +3.7 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.1% Community & personal service +7.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
9.6% Managers +10.1 pts ▸ 19.7%
14.9% Professionals +4.9 pts ▸ 19.7%
18.9% Labourers ◂ +11.9 pts 7.0%
9.8% Sales workers +5.7 pts ▸ 15.5%
14.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.8 pts 5.6%
6.5% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.6 pts 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Kingaroyin Proston +2.0 higher in Proston
3.6 39th pct 5.6 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kingaroyin Proston +2.7 more in Proston
3.9 40th pct 6.7 87th pct
15-min city in Kingaroyin Proston +50.0 pts higher in Proston
45.2% 42nd pct 95.2% 90th pct
Walk to shops in Kingaroyin Proston +46.0 pts higher in Proston
49.7% 43rd pct 95.6% 90th pct
Walk to transit in Kingaroyin Proston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kingaroyin Proston +23.6 pts higher in Proston
64.5% 46th pct 88.1% 75th pct
Walk to a park in Kingaroyin Proston +8.5 pts higher in Proston
89.8% 42nd pct 98.4% 74th pct
Walk to health in Kingaroyin Proston +49.6 pts higher in Proston
47.5% 60th pct 97.1% 97th pct
Amenities/1k in Kingaroyin Proston +51.9 more in Proston
12.1 30th pct 64.1 93rd pct
Intersections/km² in Kingaroyin Proston +13 higher in Proston
29 45th pct 42 64th pct
Mean slope in Kingaroyin Proston +1.7 pts higher in Proston
4.5% 48th pct 6.1% 69th pct

Compare Kingaroy with nearby areas

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Compare Proston with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kingaroy vs Proston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL313008/kingaroy/vs/UCL322099/proston