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Mitchell vs Wallumbilla

Name: Mitchell vs Wallumbilla — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 121 km apart · Mitchell profile · Wallumbilla profile

Mitchell Wallumbilla

Mitchell and Wallumbilla are two small Queensland towns located about 121 km apart. Mitchell is larger, with 835 people compared to 199 in Wallumbilla. A major difference is the reach of local services; while 87.7% of homes in Mitchell are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, no homes in Wallumbilla have that same access. Mitchell also has a higher share of larger homes, with 74.5% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Wallumbilla has a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 23.6%, compared to none in Mitchell.

The gap in the typical age of residents has widened since 2011, with people in Wallumbilla now noticeably older at 50 years old compared to 43 in Mitchell. Despite this, the two areas share a similar profile in other ways. They have almost the same typical weekly family income (around $1,550) and a nearly identical share of homes owned outright. Both areas also have a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 636 larger in Mitchell Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Mitchell 3+ bedrooms: 13.1 pts higher in Mitchell Median age: 7 yrs older in Wallumbilla Under 15: 4.8 pts higher in Mitchell

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +636 larger in Mitchell gap widening

835 50th pct 199 10th pct

Median age in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +7 yrs older in Wallumbilla gap widening

43 yrs 43rd pct 50 yrs 68th pct

Age structure

24.0% Older adults (45–64) +5.2 pts ▸ 29.1%

25.1% Seniors (65+) +1.0 pts ▸ 26.1%

21.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.8 pts 20.6%

19.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.8 pts 15.1%

9.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.3 pts 9.5%

Marital status

37.3% Married +11.5 pts ▸ 48.8%

39.8% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 31.5%

10.1% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 9.9%

8.9% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 6.8%

4.4% Separated +1.1 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Mitchell Wallumbilla

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.0% Australia +2.5 pts ▸ 86.4%

1.4% England +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 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%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.1% English +5.6 pts ▸ 43.7%

42.5% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 39.7%

8.0% Scottish +8.1 pts ▸ 16.1%

9.1% Irish +2.0 pts ▸ 11.1%

3.2% German +5.3 pts ▸ 8.5%

0.5% Italian +1.5 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.5% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

87.4% English only +1.5 pts ▸ 88.9%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 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

56.0% Christianity +13.8 pts ▸ 69.8%

32.3% No religion ◂ +8.7 pts 23.6%

9.9% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 7.0%

0.8% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

28.7% Year 10 +5.5 pts ▸ 34.2%

31.2% Year 12 ◂ +4.0 pts 27.2%

20.4% Year 9 or below +4.3 pts ▸ 24.7%

6.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.3 pts 6.3%

Highest qualification level

33.7% Certificate III / IV +1.6 pts ▸ 35.2%

13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.0 pts ▸ 19.7%

9.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.9 pts 4.2%

4.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.8% Engineering & related +8.5 pts ▸ 18.3%

11.4% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 11.3%

11.4% Society & culture ◂ +3.0 pts 8.5%

9.5% Management & commerce +0.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.5% Health ◂ +4.3 pts 4.2%

4.6% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 8.5%

6.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.6% Information technology ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +$72 higher in Wallumbilla gap narrowing

$565 29th pct $637 45th pct

Household income in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +$193 higher in Wallumbilla gap widening

$918 15th pct $1,111 35th pct

Family income in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +$12 higher in Wallumbilla gap narrowing

$1,550 48th pct $1,562 49th pct

Household income distribution

29.4% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 38.6%

31.2% Under $650 ◂ +8.3 pts 22.9%

16.1% $1,500–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 26.5%

3.0% $4,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

4.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.4% Under $650 ◂ +0.2 pts 46.3%

26.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 25.3%

8.3% $1,500–$2,999 +8.4 pts ▸ 16.7%

2.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis +8.4 pts ▸ 19.1%

8.4% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 15.6%

10.7% Mental health +0.4 pts ▸ 11.1%

8.5% Heart disease ◂ +5.0 pts 3.5%

2.4% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 7.5%

5.6% Diabetes +1.9 pts ▸ 7.5%

3.8% Lung condition +2.7 pts ▸ 6.5%

6.2% Other condition ◂ +1.7 pts 4.5%

2.3% Stroke ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.5% None ◂ +1.2 pts 53.3%

20.1% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 19.6%

4.3% Three or more +6.7 pts ▸ 11.1%

9.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 7.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +0.1 larger in Mitchell gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 2.1 29th pct

Family composition

49.5% Couples with children ◂ +2.0 pts 47.5%

31.4% Couples without children +6.9 pts ▸ 38.3%

18.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.2 pts 14.2%

0.7% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.3% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 34.9%

34.5% 2 people ◂ +3.2 pts 31.3%

11.5% 3 people ◂ +0.7 pts 10.8%

9.1% 4 people +1.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

4.8% 5 people ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +$15 higher in Mitchell gap narrowing

$170 14th pct $155 12th pct

Mortgage in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +$5 higher in Mitchell gap narrowing

$975 21st pct $970 21st pct

People / bedroom in Mitchell in Wallumbilla even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.6% Owned outright +0.9 pts ▸ 44.6%

31.8% Rented ◂ +0.5 pts 31.3%

18.2% Owned with a mortgage +4.7 pts ▸ 22.9%

2.4% Other tenure +2.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

2.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

95.5% Separate house +3.3 pts ▸ 98.8%

1.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.2 pts ▸ 6.0%

1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 45.8%

20.9% 2 bedrooms +9.2 pts ▸ 30.1%

16.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 15.7%

6.1% 5 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

2.7% 1 bedroom +0.9 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

54.3% Under $200 +14.9 pts ▸ 69.2%

25.7% $200–$349 +24.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

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

48.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.5 pts 36.8%

45.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.9 pts 42.1%

13.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

8.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.3% Car (driver) +13.3 pts ▸ 75.6%

7.4% Walked +6.7 pts ▸ 14.1%

8.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

5.2% Worked at home ◂ +0.1 pts 5.1%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.4% 2 vehicles +11.1 pts ▸ 44.6%

38.4% 1 vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 41.0%

14.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.0 pts 9.6%

10.0% No vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 8.4%

4.7% 4 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

5.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.4 pts ▸ 19.2%

15.7% Health care & social assistance +0.9 pts ▸ 16.7%

13.6% Retail trade ◂ +0.8 pts 12.8%

4.6% Construction +8.2 pts ▸ 12.8%

9.3% Education & training +3.6 pts ▸ 12.8%

9.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 3.8%

7.7% Manufacturing ◂ +2.6 pts 5.1%

1.9% Mining +3.3 pts ▸ 5.1%

0.0% Wholesale trade +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.1 pts 3.8%

4.9% Administrative & support ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Labourers ◂ +6.6 pts 14.1%

17.3% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 10.3%

9.3% Managers +6.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

9.9% Professionals +5.5 pts ▸ 15.4%

12.3% Technicians & trades +1.8 pts ▸ 14.1%

9.6% Sales workers +4.5 pts ▸ 14.1%

9.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.2 pts ▸ 14.1%

8.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.8 pts 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +1.1 higher in Mitchell

5.2 68th pct 4.2 48th pct

Types ≤15 min in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +0.1 more in Mitchell

5.9 74th pct 5.8 72nd pct

15-min city in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +13.3 pts higher in Wallumbilla

81.8% 73rd pct 95.1% 90th pct

Walk to shops in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +87.7 pts higher in Mitchell

87.7% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Mitchell in Wallumbilla even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +17.0 pts higher in Wallumbilla

78.3% 60th pct 95.4% 86th pct

Walk to a park in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +9.7 pts higher in Wallumbilla

89.3% 42nd pct 99.0% 80th pct

Walk to health in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +19.8 pts higher in Wallumbilla

78.6% 81st pct 98.5% 99th pct

Amenities/1k in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +15.8 more in Wallumbilla

39.5 83rd pct 55.3 90th pct

Intersections/km² in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +2 higher in Wallumbilla

28 45th pct 30 47th pct

Mean slope in Mitchell in Wallumbilla +0.3 pts higher in Wallumbilla

2.7% 13th pct 2.9% 19th pct

Compare Mitchell with nearby areas

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Compare Wallumbilla with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mitchell vs Wallumbilla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321074/mitchell/vs/UCL322131/wallumbilla