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Hope Vale vs Laura

Name: Hope Vale vs Laura — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 75 km apart · Hope Vale profile · Laura profile

Hope Vale Laura

Hope Vale (L) and Laura (L) (Qld) are two different Queensland communities located about 75 km apart. Hope Vale (L) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 28, while the typical resident in Laura (L) (Qld) is 45. The two areas differ sharply in language and income; 60% of people in Hope Vale (L) use a language other than English at home, compared to 0% in Laura (L) (Qld). Money is also a major divider, as the typical weekly household income in Laura (L) (Qld) is $1,687, which is far higher than the $817 seen in Hope Vale (L).

Everyday life shares some common ground in both places, such as typical weekly rents of $120 and an average of about three people per home. However, these areas have drifted apart since 2011. The gap in typical household income has widened significantly, and the difference in age has flipped, with residents now far older in Laura (L) (Qld). While both have very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations compared to the national figure, this share is now far higher in Hope Vale (L).

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Where they differ most

Other language: 60.0 pts higher in Hope Vale Household income: $870 higher in Laura Recent movers: 27.6 pts higher in Laura Unemployment: 23.2 pts higher in Hope Vale Family income: $785 higher in Laura

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hope Vale in Laura +794 larger in Hope Vale gap widening

895 52nd pct 101 5th pct

Median age in Hope Vale in Laura +11 yrs older in Laura gap widening

28 yrs 3rd pct 39 yrs 29th pct

Age structure

31.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.8 pts 29.7%

29.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.4 pts 25.7%

19.6% Older adults (45–64) +4.2 pts ▸ 23.8%

4.8% Seniors (65+) +19.0 pts ▸ 23.8%

15.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 8.9%

Marital status

80.0% Never married ◂ +12.5 pts 67.4%

11.4% Married +9.6 pts ▸ 20.9%

1.6% Divorced +4.2 pts ▸ 5.8%

4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.1% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Hope Vale Laura

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

94.0% Australia ◂ +6.8 pts 87.1%

0.8% England ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 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

4.2% Australian +26.4 pts ▸ 30.7%

4.7% English +2.2 pts ▸ 6.9%

0.9% Irish +6.0 pts ▸ 6.9%

1.5% German ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

33.5% English only +56.6 pts ▸ 90.1%

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

81.8% Christianity ◂ +49.1 pts 32.7%

9.3% Not stated +41.2 pts ▸ 50.5%

9.5% No religion +6.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

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

Highest year of school

34.6% Year 12 ◂ +21.0 pts 13.6%

24.1% Year 10 +9.3 pts ▸ 33.3%

18.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.6 pts 11.1%

13.5% Year 11 ◂ +3.7 pts 9.9%

Highest qualification level

45.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.1 pts 23.1%

9.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

6.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

4.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.1% Engineering & related ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

12.1% Education ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

9.2% Architecture & building ◂ +1.5 pts 7.7%

8.9% Management & commerce ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

8.9% Society & culture ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

8.6% Health ◂ +0.9 pts 7.7%

5.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hope Vale in Laura +$115 higher in Laura gap narrowing

$378 7th pct $493 15th pct

Household income in Hope Vale in Laura +$870 higher in Laura gap widening

$817 7th pct $1,687 75th pct

Family income in Hope Vale in Laura +$785 higher in Laura gap widening

$840 4th pct $1,625 53rd pct

Household income distribution

20.5% $1,500–$2,999 +20.3 pts ▸ 40.7%

35.5% Under $650 ◂ +24.4 pts 11.1%

27.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%

1.9% $4,000 or more +16.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

1.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

64.9% Under $650 ◂ +31.2 pts 33.7%

18.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.5 pts 14.0%

5.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 3.5%

0.5% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 8.9%

1.6% Mental health +2.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.0% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.4% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

3.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%

1.7% Arthritis ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.6% None ◂ +26.1 pts 45.5%

12.7% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 10.9%

3.6% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.3% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Hope Vale in Laura +0.1 larger in Hope Vale gap narrowing

3.1 88th pct 3.0 87th pct

Family composition

46.6% Couples with children ◂ +14.7 pts 31.9%

37.7% One-parent families ◂ +14.1 pts 23.6%

11.0% Couples without children +12.6 pts ▸ 23.6%

4.7% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%

Household size

22.8% 2 people +6.8 pts ▸ 29.6%

25.9% 1 person +0.1 pts ▸ 25.9%

14.3% 3 people +4.2 pts ▸ 18.5%

13.5% 6 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 18.5%

11.6% 4 people ◂ +0.5 pts 11.1%

10.4% 5 people ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hope Vale in Laura even gap narrowing

$120 7th pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Hope Vale in Laura

$975 21st pct —

People / bedroom in Hope Vale in Laura +0.20 higher in Laura gap steady

1.00 90th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

86.5% Rented +2.4 pts ▸ 88.9%

3.5% Owned outright +18.7 pts ▸ 22.2%

4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.7% Other tenure ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.1% Separate house +18.1 pts ▸ 111.1%

2.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.4% 3 bedrooms +11.2 pts ▸ 55.6%

21.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%

19.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.5 pts 14.8%

7.7% 1 bedroom +7.1 pts ▸ 14.8%

2.7% 5 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.5% Studio / none ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

92.9% Under $200 ◂ +9.5 pts 83.3%

4.0% $200–$349 ◂ +4.0 pts 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

How people get to work

12.9% Walked +65.3 pts ▸ 78.3%

61.7% Car (driver) ◂ +44.3 pts 17.4%

10.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.0 pts 37.5%

26.2% No vehicle +15.5 pts ▸ 41.7%

23.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.3 pts 16.7%

6.5% 3 vehicles +10.2 pts ▸ 16.7%

2.0% 4 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

5.0% Administrative & support +34.2 pts ▸ 39.1%

16.4% Health care & social assistance +18.4 pts ▸ 34.8%

27.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Accommodation & food +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%

15.9% Education & training +1.5 pts ▸ 17.4%

10.9% Mining ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

4.5% Retail trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

4.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

4.0% Construction ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.0% Other services ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

5.5% Managers +38.0 pts ▸ 43.5%

16.4% Professionals +22.7 pts ▸ 39.1%

26.9% Community & personal service ◂ +13.8 pts 13.0%

10.0% Labourers +7.4 pts ▸ 17.4%

14.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%

8.5% Technicians & trades +4.6 pts ▸ 13.0%

8.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

5.0% Sales workers ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hope Vale in Laura +0.9 higher in Laura

2.3 23rd pct 3.3 34th pct

Types ≤15 min in Hope Vale in Laura +1.3 more in Laura

3.1 30th pct 4.4 47th pct

15-min city in Hope Vale in Laura +71.4 pts higher in Laura

0.0% 0th pct 71.4% 61st pct

Walk to shops in Hope Vale in Laura +2.4 pts higher in Hope Vale

77.7% 67th pct 75.2% 65th pct

Walk to transit in Hope Vale in Laura even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Hope Vale in Laura +13.9 pts higher in Hope Vale

77.7% 59th pct 63.8% 45th pct

Walk to a park in Hope Vale in Laura +76.1 pts higher in Hope Vale

76.1% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Hope Vale in Laura +73.3 pts higher in Laura

0.0% 0th pct 73.3% 77th pct

Amenities/1k in Hope Vale in Laura +64.8 more in Laura

4.5 9th pct 69.3 95th pct

Intersections/km² in Hope Vale in Laura +1 higher in Hope Vale

6 8th pct 5 6th pct

Mean slope in Hope Vale in Laura +0.1 pts higher in Laura

3.8% 38th pct 3.9% 39th pct

Compare Hope Vale with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hope Vale vs Laura [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321052/hope-vale/vs/UCL322071/laura