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Baralaba vs Theodore

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 89 km apart · Baralaba profile · Theodore profile

Baralaba Theodore

Theodore (L) and Baralaba (L) are two small Queensland towns located about 89 km apart. They differ most in their demographics and housing; residents are far older in Baralaba (L), where the typical age is 52 compared to 38 in Theodore (L). Theodore (L) has a much higher share of renters at 41.2% and more large homes, with 71.1% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Baralaba (L) has far more people who have recently arrived from overseas (36.0% vs 0.0%) and a higher share of homes owned outright at 45.9%.

Both towns share a very similar economic profile, with nearly identical typical weekly incomes and a similar number of people working full-time. They are also alike in their health profiles, with both reporting about 34% of people living with a long-term health condition. While they share these basics, some gaps are growing; the difference in typical age has widened since 2011, and the gap in home ownership has increased significantly.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 36.0 pts higher in Baralaba Median age: 14 yrs older in Baralaba PT commute: 3.1 pts higher in Baralaba Population: 191 larger in Theodore Owned outright: 17.1 pts higher in Baralaba

Demographics & Identity

Population in Baralabain Theodore +191 larger in Theodore gap widening
260 13th pct 451 30th pct
Median age in Baralabain Theodore +14 yrs older in Baralaba gap widening
52 yrs 74th pct 38 yrs 25th pct
First Nations in Baralabain Theodore +3.9 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
11.2% 80th pct 15.1% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Baralabain Theodore +6.1 pts higher in Baralaba gap steady
28.5% 71st pct 22.4% 50th pct
Under 15 in Baralabain Theodore +6.6 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
13.8% 23rd pct 20.4% 71st pct
De facto in Baralabain Theodore +8.0 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
11.4% 30th pct 19.4% 88th pct

Age structure

29.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.3 pts 21.3%
28.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.1 pts 22.4%
22.3% Young adults (25–44) +5.0 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.8% Children (0–14) +6.6 pts ▸ 20.4%
8.1% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 9.1%

Marital status

51.8% Married ◂ +10.1 pts 41.7%
25.9% Never married +9.8 pts ▸ 35.7%
8.8% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 10.4%
7.0% Divorced +2.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
5.3% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Baralaba Theodore

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Baralabain Theodore +3.2 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
9.6% 41st pct 6.4% 19th pct

Country of birth

78.5% Australia +7.1 pts ▸ 85.6%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%
0.0% England +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% South Africa ◂ +1.5 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

38.5% Australian +11.2 pts ▸ 49.7%
30.4% English +3.1 pts ▸ 33.5%
10.4% Irish +3.1 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.5% Scottish ◂ +4.4 pts 9.1%
6.2% German +0.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
1.5% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.9%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 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

Other language in Baralabain Theodore +1.7 pts higher in Baralaba gap steady
3.5% 47th pct 1.8% 16th pct
Limited English in Baralabain Theodore even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.7% English only +7.8 pts ▸ 90.5%
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 Baralabain Theodore +10.7 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
30.8% 15th pct 41.5% 46th pct

Religious affiliation

52.3% Christianity ◂ +3.1 pts 49.2%
30.8% No religion +10.7 pts ▸ 41.5%
15.8% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
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

Year 12 in Baralabain Theodore +6.5 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
31.4% 25th pct 37.8% 48th pct
Bachelor+ in Baralabain Theodore +0.4 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
9.6% 37th pct 10.1% 41st pct

Highest year of school

31.4% Year 12 +6.5 pts ▸ 37.8%
26.8% Year 10 +1.4 pts ▸ 28.2%
16.4% Year 9 or below +0.2 pts ▸ 16.6%
9.5% Year 11 ◂ +4.8 pts 4.7%

Highest qualification level

29.6% Certificate III / IV +12.9 pts ▸ 42.6%
15.7% Bachelor degree +0.2 pts ▸ 15.9%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.3 pts 4.6%
4.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.1 pts 1.5%
3.7% Certificate I / II +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Field of qualification

13.9% Engineering & related +9.7 pts ▸ 23.6%
14.8% Education ◂ +5.1 pts 9.7%
11.1% Health ◂ +3.4 pts 7.7%
0.0% Society & culture +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.6% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.0 pts ▸ 5.6%
2.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.9 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 2.6%
2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Baralabain Theodore +$42 higher in Baralaba gap narrowing
$819 79th pct $777 73rd pct
Household income in Baralabain Theodore +$154 higher in Baralaba gap narrowing
$1,392 60th pct $1,238 47th pct
Family income in Baralabain Theodore +$117 higher in Theodore gap narrowing
$1,674 57th pct $1,791 64th pct
High earners in Baralabain Theodore +0.8 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
11.0% 80th pct 11.7% 84th pct
High-income homes in Baralabain Theodore +0.8 pts higher in Baralaba gap narrowing
16.2% 72nd pct 15.5% 69th pct

Household income distribution

23.4% $650–$1,499 +14.2 pts ▸ 37.6%
29.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.7 pts 19.1%
17.1% Under $650 +2.5 pts ▸ 19.6%
10.8% $3,000–$3,999 even 10.8%
5.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 4.6%

Personal income distribution

34.6% Under $650 even 34.6%
31.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.6 pts 30.5%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 16.3%
1.3% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Baralabain Theodore +0.1 pts higher in Baralaba
34.2% 57th pct 34.1% 56th pct
Mental health in Baralabain Theodore +1.5 pts higher in Theodore
8.5% 34th pct 10.0% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Baralabain Theodore +1.5 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
7.3% 62nd pct 5.8% 44th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Arthritis +3.6 pts ▸ 12.4%
8.5% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.2% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.2% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.2% Other condition +1.4 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 4.0%
3.5% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.7% Cancer +2.0 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Stroke +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.8% None +3.1 pts ▸ 53.9%
21.2% One condition ◂ +1.0 pts 20.2%
8.8% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 10.2%
2.3% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Baralabain Theodore +5.1 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
15.4% 39th pct 20.4% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Baralabain Theodore +0.3 pts higher in Theodore gap steady
9.2% 13th pct 9.5% 14th pct
Unpaid child care in Baralabain Theodore +5.0 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
17.1% 15th pct 22.1% 38th pct
Defence service in Baralabain Theodore +4.0 pts higher in Theodore
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Baralabain Theodore even gap steady
23.2% 42nd pct 23.2% 42nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Baralabain Theodore even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Baralabain Theodore +9.9 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
8.4% 12th pct 18.2% 69th pct
Living alone in Baralabain Theodore +5.6 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
43.2% 93rd pct 37.6% 81st pct

Family composition

49.7% Couples without children ◂ +12.9 pts 36.8%
41.9% Couples with children +0.7 pts ▸ 42.7%
8.4% One-parent families +9.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.2% 1 person ◂ +5.6 pts 37.6%
37.8% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 40.2%
7.2% 4 people +2.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
9.0% 3 people ◂ +0.2 pts 8.8%
3.6% 5 people +1.6 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Baralabain Theodore +$25 higher in Theodore gap narrowing
$170 14th pct $195 21st pct
Mortgage in Baralabain Theodore +$353 higher in Theodore gap narrowing
$600 3rd pct $953 20th pct
People / bedroom in Baralabain Theodore even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Baralabain Theodore +10.6 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
30.6% 74th pct 41.2% 87th pct
Owned outright in Baralabain Theodore +17.1 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
45.9% 71st pct 28.9% 22nd pct
Separate houses in Baralabain Theodore +2.9 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
88.3% 27th pct 91.2% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Baralabain Theodore +15.3 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
55.9% 6th pct 71.1% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.9% Owned outright ◂ +17.1 pts 28.9%
30.6% Rented +10.6 pts ▸ 41.2%
12.6% Owned with a mortgage +11.1 pts ▸ 23.7%
9.9% Not stated ◂ +7.3 pts 2.6%
2.7% Other tenure +1.4 pts ▸ 4.1%

Types of homes

88.3% Separate house +2.9 pts ▸ 91.2%
2.7% Flat or apartment +2.5 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.5% 3 bedrooms +14.1 pts ▸ 54.6%
26.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.6 pts 17.5%
10.8% 4 bedrooms +2.1 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.3% 1 bedroom +0.9 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.5% 5 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 3.6%
0.0% Studio / none +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Weekly rent distribution

29.4% Under $200 +24.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
23.5% $200–$349 +16.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
11.8% $350–$549 ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

57.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.0 pts 39.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Baralabain Theodore +3.6 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
4.9% 59th pct 8.5% 84th pct
Work from home in Baralabain Theodore +5.4 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
9.3% 59th pct 3.9% 19th pct
PT commute in Baralabain Theodore +3.1 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
3.1% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

53.5% Car (driver) +3.0 pts ▸ 56.5%
9.3% Walked +8.1 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.1 pts 5.8%
9.3% Worked at home ◂ +5.4 pts 3.9%
3.9% Bicycle ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Bus ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.0 pts 39.2%
36.3% 2 vehicles +0.2 pts ▸ 36.5%
16.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.9 pts 13.8%
4.9% No vehicle +3.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
2.9% 4 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Baralabain Theodore +8.5 pts higher in Theodore gap widening
30.5% 29th pct 39.0% 69th pct
Recent arrivals in Baralabain Theodore +36.0 pts higher in Baralaba gap widening
36.0% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Baralabain Theodore +0.9 pts higher in Baralaba gap narrowing
2.3% 13th pct 1.4% 8th pct
Participation in Baralabain Theodore +0.1 pts higher in Theodore gap narrowing
57.9% 65th pct 58.0% 65th pct
Full-time in Baralabain Theodore +0.2 pts higher in Baralaba gap narrowing
65.9% 89th pct 65.7% 89th pct

Industries people work in

19.4% Education & training ◂ +10.2 pts 9.2%
16.3% Construction ◂ +9.5 pts 6.8%
14.7% Health care & social assistance +0.7 pts ▸ 15.5%
7.0% Mining +6.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.9 pts 4.8%
6.2% Accommodation & food +1.0 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.4% Retail trade +0.4 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.2 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.3% Other services +1.5 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.2 pts 1.9%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

14.7% Labourers +4.6 pts ▸ 19.3%
18.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.7 pts 17.9%
15.5% Professionals ◂ +2.9 pts 12.6%
14.0% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 13.0%
13.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.6 pts 10.6%
7.0% Managers +2.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.5% Clerical & administrative +0.7 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.3% Sales workers +3.5 pts ▸ 5.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Baralabain Theodore +0.7 higher in Theodore
5.1 66th pct 5.8 81st pct
Types ≤15 min in Baralabain Theodore +0.4 more in Theodore
6.4 84th pct 6.8 89th pct
15-min city in Baralabain Theodore +4.4 pts higher in Theodore
92.1% 85th pct 96.6% 93rd pct
Walk to shops in Baralabain Theodore +2.6 pts higher in Theodore
94.7% 88th pct 97.3% 94th pct
Walk to transit in Baralabain Theodore even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Baralabain Theodore +3.8 pts higher in Theodore
93.0% 82nd pct 96.7% 90th pct
Walk to a park in Baralabain Theodore +13.7 pts higher in Theodore
85.3% 36th pct 99.0% 80th pct
Walk to health in Baralabain Theodore +19.5 pts higher in Theodore
78.6% 81st pct 98.1% 99th pct
Amenities/1k in Baralabain Theodore +10.5 more in Baralaba
61.5 92nd pct 51.0 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Baralabain Theodore +18 higher in Theodore
48 71st pct 66 83rd pct
Mean slope in Baralabain Theodore +0.4 pts higher in Theodore
2.9% 18th pct 3.3% 27th pct

Compare Baralaba with nearby areas

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Compare Theodore with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Baralaba vs Theodore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322009/baralaba/vs/UCL322120/theodore