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Apple Tree Creek vs Mount Perry

Name: Apple Tree Creek vs Mount Perry — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 59 km apart · Apple Tree Creek profile · Mount Perry profile

Apple Tree Creek Mount Perry

Mount Perry (L) and Apple Tree Creek (L) are two small Queensland areas with distinct social and physical layouts. Mount Perry (L) has a much higher share of one-parent families (22.8% compared to 12.7% in Apple Tree Creek (L)) and a far higher unemployment rate of 21.0% against 7.3% in Apple Tree Creek (L). There is also a notable contrast in housing and demographics; Apple Tree Creek (L) has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (72.3% versus 54.7%), while Mount Perry (L) has seen a rise in recent overseas arrivals, now at 14.3% compared to none in Apple Tree Creek (L).

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly household income, with Mount Perry (L) on $933 and Apple Tree Creek (L) on $963. They also have an identical number of people per home, at 2.3. Over time, some gaps have shifted; the difference in the share of people aged 65 and over has narrowed, and the gap in adults working or looking for work has flipped since 2011. Mount Perry (L) is generally more walkable, with far more residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 9.6 pts higher in Mount Perry Limited English: 1.0 pts higher in Apple Tree Creek Recent arrivals: 14.3 pts higher in Mount Perry 3+ bedrooms: 17.6 pts higher in Apple Tree Creek Participation: 14.2 pts higher in Apple Tree Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +324 larger in Apple Tree Creek gap narrowing

574 38th pct 250 13th pct

Median age in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +2 yrs older in Mount Perry gap narrowing

51 yrs 71st pct 53 yrs 77th pct

Age structure

33.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.1 pts 28.0%

27.0% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 32.4%

19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 16.0%

14.5% Children (0–14) +2.3 pts ▸ 16.8%

7.0% Youth (15–24) +0.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Marital status

49.3% Married ◂ +8.6 pts 40.7%

25.6% Never married +3.9 pts ▸ 29.4%

15.6% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 15.2%

3.7% Separated +6.2 pts ▸ 9.8%

5.1% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 7.4%

Age & sex structure

Apple Tree Creek Mount Perry

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

74.6% Australia +0.2 pts ▸ 74.8%

4.0% England +0.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

2.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 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%

Ancestry

42.2% Australian ◂ +4.2 pts 38.0%

37.6% English +2.4 pts ▸ 40.0%

10.6% Scottish +6.2 pts ▸ 16.8%

9.2% Irish +1.6 pts ▸ 10.8%

7.7% German ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%

1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese 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

Language used at home

88.2% English only ◂ +3.4 pts 84.8%

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

Religious affiliation

40.4% Christianity +4.8 pts ▸ 45.2%

42.5% No religion ◂ +4.5 pts 38.0%

16.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 14.0%

1.9% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

35.6% Year 12 ◂ +5.4 pts 30.1%

29.1% Year 10 even 29.1%

15.0% Year 9 or below +7.0 pts ▸ 21.9%

6.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 6.1%

Highest qualification level

43.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.1 pts 25.7%

7.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.7 pts ▸ 12.4%

9.8% Bachelor degree +0.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

1.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.1% Postgraduate degree +2.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.2% Engineering & related +3.8 pts ▸ 21.0%

14.0% Society & culture ◂ +2.6 pts 11.4%

8.1% Management & commerce +0.5 pts ▸ 8.6%

8.1% Health ◂ +5.2 pts 2.9%

5.3% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 6.7%

6.7% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 4.8%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%

1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +$23 higher in Apple Tree Creek gap narrowing

$492 15th pct $469 13th pct

Household income in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +$30 higher in Apple Tree Creek gap narrowing

$963 20th pct $933 16th pct

Family income in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +$177 higher in Apple Tree Creek gap narrowing

$1,260 22nd pct $1,083 12th pct

Household income distribution

36.6% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 36.8%

26.8% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 27.4%

23.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.8 pts 8.4%

1.8% $4,000 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.7% Under $650 +3.7 pts ▸ 55.4%

27.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.9 pts 16.7%

7.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 6.4%

1.4% $3,000 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Arthritis +1.7 pts ▸ 17.2%

9.2% Mental health +6.4 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.6% Asthma even 9.6%

9.4% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 8.4%

7.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%

5.4% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 4.0%

4.7% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.6% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 3.6%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.6% None ◂ +13.2 pts 38.4%

19.5% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 21.2%

9.8% Two conditions +3.0 pts ▸ 12.8%

5.7% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 7.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry even gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.3 43rd pct

Family composition

48.3% Couples with children ◂ +5.8 pts 42.5%

39.0% Couples without children ◂ +4.9 pts 34.1%

12.7% One-parent families +10.1 pts ▸ 22.8%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.0% 2 people +2.2 pts ▸ 44.2%

27.7% 1 person +3.9 pts ▸ 31.6%

15.2% 3 people ◂ +2.5 pts 12.6%

7.1% 5 people ◂ +2.9 pts 4.2%

5.8% 4 people ◂ +2.6 pts 3.2%

1.3% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +$98 higher in Apple Tree Creek gap widening

$298 58th pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +$67 higher in Apple Tree Creek gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $800 11th pct

People / bedroom in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +0.10 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.90 88th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.1% Owned outright +6.5 pts ▸ 51.6%

29.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.0 pts 17.9%

15.6% Rented +9.6 pts ▸ 25.3%

0.0% Other tenure +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

3.1% Not stated even 3.2%

Types of homes

99.1% Separate house ◂ +8.6 pts 90.5%

0.0% Other dwelling +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

1.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.1 pts 35.8%

18.3% 2 bedrooms +10.1 pts ▸ 28.4%

23.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 15.8%

3.6% 1 bedroom +10.1 pts ▸ 13.7%

1.8% 5 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 3.2%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

68.6% $200–$349 ◂ +43.6 pts 25.0%

0.0% Under $200 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.4% $350–$549 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

71.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +54.0 pts 17.6%

34.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +16.7 pts 17.6%

6.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

77.6% Car (driver) ◂ +41.0 pts 36.5%

1.5% Walked +17.8 pts ▸ 19.2%

0.0% Bus +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

5.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

2.9% Worked at home +2.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.6% 1 vehicle +8.1 pts ▸ 42.7%

42.1% 2 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 42.7%

10.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.8 pts 9.0%

8.4% 4 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 4.5%

1.9% No vehicle ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

4.4% Mining +18.7 pts ▸ 23.1%

17.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.9 pts 9.6%

7.8% Construction +5.7 pts ▸ 13.5%

12.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.1 pts 11.5%

10.7% Manufacturing ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

9.3% Retail trade ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Transport & warehousing +5.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.9% Public administration & safety +1.8 pts ▸ 7.7%

4.4% Education & training +3.3 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.9% Other services ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.4% Accommodation & food +1.4 pts ▸ 5.8%

2.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.8% Managers +21.0 pts ▸ 30.8%

21.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%

18.5% Labourers ◂ +12.8 pts 5.8%

14.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.5 pts 7.7%

12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

11.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.5 pts 7.7%

10.7% Professionals ◂ +1.1 pts 9.6%

7.3% Sales workers ◂ +1.5 pts 5.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +1.6 higher in Mount Perry

1.1 11th pct 2.7 26th pct

Types ≤15 min in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +2.8 more in Mount Perry

1.1 10th pct 3.9 39th pct

15-min city in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +42.5 pts higher in Mount Perry

0.0% 0th pct 42.5% 41st pct

Walk to shops in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +18.1 pts higher in Apple Tree Creek

18.1% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +73.0 pts higher in Mount Perry

0.0% 0th pct 73.0% 54th pct

Walk to a park in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +15.1 pts higher in Mount Perry

35.4% 11th pct 50.5% 17th pct

Walk to health in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +61.9 pts higher in Mount Perry

0.0% 0th pct 61.9% 69th pct

Amenities/1k in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +43.3 more in Mount Perry

8.7 20th pct 52.0 89th pct

Intersections/km² in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +29 higher in Mount Perry

7 10th pct 36 57th pct

Mean slope in Apple Tree Creek in Mount Perry +1.1 pts higher in Apple Tree Creek

9.4% 89th pct 8.2% 86th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Apple Tree Creek vs Mount Perry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321003/apple-tree-creek/vs/UCL322088/mount-perry