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Black River vs Toolakea

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Black River profile · Toolakea profile

Black River Toolakea

Black River (L) and Toolakea (L) are two nearby areas in Townsville with very different populations. Black River (L) is a younger place, with a typical resident aged 34 and a much higher share of children under 15 (25.2%). It is also more likely to have larger homes, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Toolakea (L) is far older, with a typical age of 50 and 22.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher share of homes owned outright (47.2%) and more recent arrivals from overseas (13.6%).

Both areas are very similar in their lack of local services, with neither having a 15-minute walk to groceries or schools. They also share similar rates of full-time employment and a total lack of public transport use for commuting. While they share these basics, some gaps are widening; the difference in typical household income has grown to $620, with Black River (L) now well higher than Toolakea (L).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Toolakea 3+ bedrooms: 26.0 pts higher in Black River Owned outright: 25.0 pts higher in Toolakea Recent arrivals: 13.6 pts higher in Toolakea Participation: 18.4 pts higher in Black River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Riverin Toolakea +309 larger in Black River gap narrowing
527 35th pct 218 11th pct
Median age in Black Riverin Toolakea +16 yrs older in Toolakea gap steady
34 yrs 13th pct 50 yrs 68th pct
First Nations in Black Riverin Toolakea +7.2 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
9.5% 76th pct 2.3% 27th pct
Aged 65+ in Black Riverin Toolakea +13.6 pts higher in Toolakea gap steady
8.9% 10th pct 22.5% 50th pct
Under 15 in Black Riverin Toolakea +9.6 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
25.2% 89th pct 15.6% 33rd pct
De facto in Black Riverin Toolakea +2.5 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
18.8% 87th pct 16.4% 78th pct

Age structure

24.1% Older adults (45–64) +14.0 pts ▸ 38.1%
32.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.4 pts 16.1%
25.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.6 pts 15.6%
8.9% Seniors (65+) +13.6 pts ▸ 22.5%
8.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.4 pts 7.3%

Marital status

46.5% Married ◂ +9.2 pts 37.4%
36.1% Never married ◂ +3.6 pts 32.4%
9.0% Divorced +9.2 pts ▸ 18.1%
4.6% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 4.4%
4.1% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Black River Toolakea

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Black Riverin Toolakea +1.9 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
8.2% 31st pct 10.1% 44th pct

Country of birth

86.0% Australia ◂ +7.5 pts 78.4%
1.7% England +2.0 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.3% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

48.6% English ◂ +11.9 pts 36.7%
45.7% Australian ◂ +2.6 pts 43.1%
13.1% Irish ◂ +3.5 pts 9.6%
8.9% Scottish +0.7 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.1% Italian ◂ +3.3 pts 1.8%
4.9% German ◂ +2.6 pts 2.3%
0.0% Greek +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.6% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Black Riverin Toolakea +1.3 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
1.3% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Black Riverin Toolakea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.0% English only ◂ +7.7 pts 85.3%
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 Black Riverin Toolakea +4.8 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
41.9% 48th pct 37.2% 31st pct

Religious affiliation

48.2% Christianity ◂ +2.8 pts 45.4%
41.9% No religion ◂ +4.8 pts 37.2%
7.4% Not stated +7.7 pts ▸ 15.1%
1.7% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Black Riverin Toolakea +11.5 pts higher in Black River gap widening
45.8% 71st pct 34.3% 36th pct
Bachelor+ in Black Riverin Toolakea +3.1 pts higher in Toolakea gap widening
8.4% 28th pct 11.5% 51st pct

Highest year of school

45.8% Year 12 ◂ +11.5 pts 34.3%
31.6% Year 10 +1.0 pts ▸ 32.6%
6.6% Year 9 or below +5.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.9% Year 11 +2.8 pts ▸ 10.7%

Highest qualification level

51.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.3 pts 41.4%
11.1% Bachelor degree +1.8 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Postgraduate degree +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.3 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

26.1% Engineering & related ◂ +4.5 pts 21.6%
18.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.6 pts 13.8%
5.1% Health +3.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.7% Society & culture +0.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
8.5% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 7.8%
8.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.1 pts 3.4%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +5.5 pts 2.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.3% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Black Riverin Toolakea +$179 higher in Black River gap widening
$1,023 91st pct $844 82nd pct
Household income in Black Riverin Toolakea +$620 higher in Black River gap widening
$2,144 89th pct $1,524 67th pct
Family income in Black Riverin Toolakea +$672 higher in Black River gap widening
$2,297 87th pct $1,625 53rd pct
High earners in Black Riverin Toolakea +3.9 pts higher in Black River gap steady
11.0% 80th pct 7.1% 58th pct
High-income homes in Black Riverin Toolakea +4.2 pts higher in Black River gap widening
23.3% 87th pct 19.1% 79th pct

Household income distribution

36.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 30.3%
17.8% $650–$1,499 +3.6 pts ▸ 21.3%
11.7% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 18.0%
16.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 13.5%
7.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 5.6%

Personal income distribution

34.3% Under $650 +1.4 pts ▸ 35.7%
34.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.2 pts 26.4%
24.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 15.9%
2.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Black Riverin Toolakea +3.2 pts higher in Toolakea
25.2% 17th pct 28.4% 27th pct
Mental health in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.4 pts higher in Toolakea
8.3% 33rd pct 8.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.3 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
4.7% 30th pct 5.0% 34th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Arthritis +5.6 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.0% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
8.3% Mental health +0.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.4% Diabetes +2.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
3.4% Heart disease +3.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.3% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 6.0%
1.5% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 1.8%
1.5% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.1% None ◂ +5.5 pts 59.6%
18.0% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 14.7%
1.9% Three or more +5.9 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.9% Two conditions +0.6 pts ▸ 5.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Black Riverin Toolakea +5.1 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
9.2% 10th pct 14.3% 31st pct
Unpaid carers in Black Riverin Toolakea +2.6 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
13.6% 56th pct 11.0% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Black Riverin Toolakea +12.4 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
36.1% 88th pct 23.6% 46th pct
Defence service in Black Riverin Toolakea +1.3 pts higher in Toolakea
7.9% 97th pct 9.2% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Black Riverin Toolakea +1.0 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
27.4% 77th pct 26.4% 70th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.5 larger in Black River gap narrowing
2.8 81st pct 2.3 43rd pct
One-parent in Black Riverin Toolakea +6.3 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
14.7% 47th pct 21.0% 79th pct
Living alone in Black Riverin Toolakea +18.1 pts higher in Toolakea gap widening
13.3% 9th pct 31.5% 58th pct

Family composition

60.9% Couples with children ◂ +24.6 pts 36.4%
22.6% Couples without children +20.8 pts ▸ 43.4%
14.7% One-parent families +6.3 pts ▸ 21.0%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.7% 2 people +12.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
13.3% 1 person +18.1 pts ▸ 31.5%
20.6% 3 people ◂ +16.1 pts 4.5%
20.6% 4 people ◂ +5.9 pts 14.6%
5.6% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.9% 6 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Black Riverin Toolakea +$40 higher in Black River gap widening
$350 75th pct $310 63rd pct
Mortgage in Black Riverin Toolakea +$250 higher in Toolakea gap widening
$1,700 75th pct $1,950 87th pct
People / bedroom in Black Riverin Toolakea even gap narrowing
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Black Riverin Toolakea +2.4 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
12.2% 20th pct 14.6% 27th pct
Owned outright in Black Riverin Toolakea +25.0 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
22.2% 13th pct 47.2% 75th pct
Separate houses in Black Riverin Toolakea +5.1 pts higher in Black River gap narrowing
98.3% 78th pct 93.3% 49th pct
3+ bedrooms in Black Riverin Toolakea +26.0 pts higher in Black River gap widening
86.7% 79th pct 60.7% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

63.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.2 pts 33.7%
22.2% Owned outright +25.0 pts ▸ 47.2%
12.2% Rented +2.4 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Not stated +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.3% Separate house ◂ +5.1 pts 93.3%
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

39.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.2 pts 20.2%
38.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 36.0%
13.9% 2 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 24.7%
8.3% 5 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 4.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

59.1% $200–$349 +25.5 pts ▸ 84.6%
45.5% $350–$549 +8.4 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +21.9 pts 23.3%
28.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.7 pts 20.0%
3.5% $3,000 or more +19.9 pts ▸ 23.3%
10.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Black Riverin Toolakea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Black Riverin Toolakea +7.2 pts higher in Toolakea gap widening
3.4% 15th pct 10.6% 65th pct
PT commute in Black Riverin Toolakea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

75.1% Car (driver) +7.3 pts ▸ 82.4%
3.4% Worked at home +7.2 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.0 pts 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

43.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.3 pts 36.6%
21.7% 1 vehicle +13.7 pts ▸ 35.4%
18.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.6 pts 9.8%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 12.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Black Riverin Toolakea +5.3 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
35.1% 51st pct 40.4% 74th pct
Recent arrivals in Black Riverin Toolakea +13.6 pts higher in Toolakea
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 78th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Black Riverin Toolakea +7.1 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
5.4% 60th pct 12.5% 89th pct
Participation in Black Riverin Toolakea +18.4 pts higher in Black River gap widening
71.1% 94th pct 52.7% 49th pct
Full-time in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.2 pts higher in Toolakea gap narrowing
65.7% 89th pct 65.9% 89th pct

Industries people work in

10.2% Health care & social assistance +8.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
17.4% Construction ◂ +10.3 pts 7.1%
10.9% Education & training ◂ +3.9 pts 7.1%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +5.5 pts 4.7%
4.9% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.9% Manufacturing ◂ +4.4 pts 3.5%
7.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.5 pts 7.1%
7.2% Other services ◂ +3.6 pts 3.5%
4.5% Transport & warehousing +2.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.4% Mining ◂ +2.9 pts 3.5%
4.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.8 pts 15.3%
11.3% Professionals +6.3 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.0 pts 14.1%
13.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.0 pts 10.6%
11.7% Community & personal service ◂ +4.6 pts 7.1%
10.9% Labourers ◂ +2.7 pts 8.2%
9.1% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
5.3% Sales workers +4.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.9 higher in Toolakea
0.0 0th pct 0.9 9th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Riverin Toolakea +1.0 more in Toolakea
0.0 0th pct 1.0 9th pct
15-min city in Black Riverin Toolakea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Black Riverin Toolakea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Riverin Toolakea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Black Riverin Toolakea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Black Riverin Toolakea +100.0 pts higher in Toolakea
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Black Riverin Toolakea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Black Riverin Toolakea +4.6 more in Toolakea
0.0 0th pct 4.6 10th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Riverin Toolakea +15 higher in Toolakea
8 12th pct 23 35th pct
Mean slope in Black Riverin Toolakea +0.4 pts higher in Toolakea
2.4% 8th pct 2.8% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black River vs Toolakea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321014/black-river/vs/UCL322123/toolakea