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Herberton vs Georgetown

Name: Herberton vs Georgetown — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 220 km apart · Herberton profile · Georgetown profile

Herberton Georgetown

Georgetown and Herberton are two small Queensland towns with very different profiles. Georgetown is a younger area where the typical resident is 38 and weekly personal income is far higher at $868. It is a highly walkable place, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. In contrast, Herberton is much older, with a typical age of 51 and a far higher share of seniors (28.0%). Herberton also has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 18.0%, compared to 4.5% in Georgetown.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. However, they have drifted apart in other ways since 2011. The gap in typical income has widened significantly, and Herberton has become far older than Georgetown over the last decade. While Georgetown has seen a surge in recent overseas arrivals, the share of people who own their homes outright has grown much faster in Herberton.

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Where they differ most

Participation: 25.9 pts higher in Georgetown Needs assistance: 9.4 pts higher in Herberton Median age: 13 yrs older in Herberton Limited English: 1.5 pts higher in Herberton One-parent: 19.3 pts higher in Herberton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Herberton in Georgetown +762 larger in Herberton gap widening

984 56th pct 222 11th pct

Median age in Herberton in Georgetown +13 yrs older in Herberton gap widening

51 yrs 71st pct 38 yrs 25th pct

Age structure

12.5% Young adults (25–44) +20.4 pts ▸ 32.9%

28.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.2 pts 23.9%

28.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.5 pts 13.5%

18.2% Children (0–14) +4.3 pts ▸ 22.5%

12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 5.9%

Marital status

35.0% Married +17.3 pts ▸ 52.3%

38.6% Never married ◂ +4.5 pts 34.1%

14.0% Divorced ◂ +5.5 pts 8.5%

8.1% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 3.4%

4.0% Separated ◂ +2.3 pts 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Herberton Georgetown

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

72.1% Australia +7.2 pts ▸ 79.3%

5.1% England ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

1.8% New Zealand even 1.8%

0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

28.8% Australian +16.3 pts ▸ 45.0%

36.5% English ◂ +1.8 pts 34.7%

12.4% Irish ◂ +3.4 pts 9.0%

11.1% Scottish ◂ +4.8 pts 6.3%

6.2% German +0.1 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.9% Chinese +2.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.7% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.5% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

76.9% English only +2.8 pts ▸ 79.7%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 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

Religious affiliation

40.3% Christianity +11.5 pts ▸ 51.8%

41.7% No religion ◂ +16.0 pts 25.7%

15.0% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 18.5%

1.4% Other religions ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

33.2% Year 12 +7.8 pts ▸ 41.1%

27.5% Year 10 ◂ +0.8 pts 26.8%

12.6% Year 9 or below +4.6 pts ▸ 17.3%

7.1% Year 11 ◂ +1.7 pts 5.4%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +6.3 pts ▸ 38.5%

11.4% Bachelor degree +2.1 pts ▸ 13.5%

13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.7 pts 10.4%

1.9% Postgraduate degree +4.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

2.5% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.3% Engineering & related +3.4 pts ▸ 17.7%

11.2% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 13.5%

8.9% Management & commerce +3.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

8.9% Health ◂ +3.7 pts 5.2%

8.0% Education ◂ +1.8 pts 6.3%

1.9% Agriculture & environment +5.4 pts ▸ 7.3%

4.4% Architecture & building ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%

4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%

3.4% Creative arts ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Herberton in Georgetown +$378 higher in Georgetown gap widening

$490 14th pct $868 86th pct

Household income in Herberton in Georgetown +$422 higher in Georgetown gap widening

$964 20th pct $1,386 59th pct

Family income in Herberton in Georgetown +$555 higher in Georgetown gap widening

$1,237 20th pct $1,792 64th pct

Household income distribution

38.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.8 pts 31.2%

16.6% $1,500–$2,999 +15.9 pts ▸ 32.5%

28.3% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 22.1%

0.9% $4,000 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 5.2%

5.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 3.9%

Personal income distribution

50.7% Under $650 ◂ +21.1 pts 29.5%

22.7% $650–$1,499 +10.8 pts ▸ 33.5%

8.1% $1,500–$2,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 17.6%

0.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Arthritis ◂ +7.4 pts 3.6%

9.2% Mental health ◂ +4.7 pts 4.5%

9.1% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 5.4%

7.3% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 5.4%

6.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.8 pts 3.2%

4.7% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 4.1%

3.5% Dementia ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 2.3%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.8% None +10.2 pts ▸ 63.1%

19.7% One condition ◂ +8.0 pts 11.7%

8.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 3.6%

3.7% Three or more ◂ +2.3 pts 1.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Herberton in Georgetown +0.2 larger in Georgetown gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

34.7% Couples with children +21.8 pts ▸ 56.5%

40.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.3 pts 35.9%

23.1% One-parent families ◂ +19.3 pts 3.8%

2.1% Other families ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.3% 1 person +1.3 pts ▸ 41.6%

37.4% 2 people ◂ +2.4 pts 35.1%

12.6% 3 people ◂ +0.9 pts 11.7%

7.4% 4 people +3.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

3.1% 5 people +2.1 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Herberton in Georgetown +$30 higher in Herberton gap narrowing

$230 33rd pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Herberton in Georgetown +$79 higher in Herberton gap narrowing

$1,000 23rd pct $921 18th pct

People / bedroom in Herberton in Georgetown +0.20 higher in Georgetown gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.90 88th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.6% Owned outright ◂ +21.3 pts 27.3%

1.7% Not stated +23.0 pts ▸ 24.7%

24.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.8 pts 19.5%

22.6% Rented ◂ +0.5 pts 22.1%

1.7% Other tenure +6.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

Types of homes

94.9% Separate house ◂ +10.4 pts 84.4%

1.7% Other dwelling +10.0 pts ▸ 11.7%

1.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 39.0%

24.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 13.0%

16.9% 4 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 18.2%

9.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.4 pts 7.8%

3.1% 5 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

55.7% $200–$349 +14.9 pts ▸ 70.6%

31.6% Under $200 +3.6 pts ▸ 35.3%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.0 pts 26.7%

38.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%

7.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

4.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

60.1% Car (driver) ◂ +7.9 pts 52.2%

5.2% Walked +10.7 pts ▸ 15.9%

8.7% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%

7.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.3 pts 7.1%

1.0% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.7 pts 31.0%

36.2% 2 vehicles +5.1 pts ▸ 41.4%

12.2% 3 vehicles +13.7 pts ▸ 25.9%

4.9% 4 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 8.6%

2.6% No vehicle ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

3.8% Public administration & safety +29.8 pts ▸ 33.6%

5.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.3 pts ▸ 18.6%

15.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.3 pts 4.4%

14.7% Education & training ◂ +2.3 pts 12.4%

10.5% Retail trade ◂ +4.3 pts 6.2%

8.7% Construction +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 5.3%

3.8% Other services +1.5 pts ▸ 5.3%

5.2% Mining ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%

Occupations people work in

19.9% Community & personal service ◂ +11.1 pts 8.8%

18.5% Labourers ◂ +2.6 pts 15.9%

8.0% Managers +8.8 pts ▸ 16.8%

11.2% Machinery operators & drivers +4.7 pts ▸ 15.9%

15.4% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 9.7%

10.1% Technicians & trades +4.0 pts ▸ 14.2%

10.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.9 pts 6.2%

8.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.3 pts 7.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Herberton in Georgetown +1.8 higher in Georgetown

3.9 43rd pct 5.7 79th pct

Types ≤15 min in Herberton in Georgetown +2.1 more in Georgetown

4.8 53rd pct 6.9 90th pct

15-min city in Herberton in Georgetown +35.1 pts higher in Georgetown

64.4% 54th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to shops in Herberton in Georgetown +34.5 pts higher in Georgetown

63.6% 54th pct 98.1% 96th pct

Walk to transit in Herberton in Georgetown even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Herberton in Georgetown +41.8 pts higher in Georgetown

56.7% 40th pct 98.5% 95th pct

Walk to a park in Herberton in Georgetown +25.4 pts higher in Georgetown

73.9% 26th pct 99.3% 83rd pct

Walk to health in Herberton in Georgetown +27.5 pts higher in Georgetown

70.2% 75th pct 97.8% 98th pct

Amenities/1k in Herberton in Georgetown +65.3 more in Georgetown

20.3 55th pct 85.6 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Herberton in Georgetown +6 higher in Herberton

37 58th pct 31 49th pct

Mean slope in Herberton in Georgetown +9.1 pts higher in Herberton

12.4% 96th pct 3.2% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Herberton vs Georgetown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321051/herberton/vs/UCL322048/georgetown