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Eidsvold vs Mount Perry

Name: Eidsvold vs Mount Perry — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 57 km apart · Eidsvold profile · Mount Perry profile

Eidsvold Mount Perry

Eidsvold (L) and Mount Perry (L) are two small Queensland towns with very different layouts and populations. Eidsvold (L) is far more walkable, described as somewhat walkable, with 93% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 93% within reach of groceries. In contrast, Mount Perry (L) is mostly car-dependent, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Eidsvold (L) has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 33.8%, while Mount Perry (L) is older, with a typical resident aged 53 compared to 47 in Eidsvold (L).

These two areas have tracked in opposite directions since 2011, with several gaps flipping. For example, Eidsvold (L) now has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, whereas Mount Perry (L) used to have the lead. They remain similar in some ways, such as typical weekly personal incomes which sit around $450 to $470. Both areas also have far fewer people born overseas than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 9.6 pts higher in Mount Perry First Nations: 24.6 pts higher in Eidsvold No car: 14.5 pts higher in Eidsvold Recent arrivals: 14.3 pts higher in Mount Perry Housework 15h+: 6.8 pts higher in Mount Perry

Demographics & Identity

Population in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +176 larger in Eidsvold gap widening

426 29th pct 250 13th pct

Median age in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +6 yrs older in Mount Perry gap narrowing

47 yrs 57th pct 53 yrs 77th pct

Age structure

28.6% Seniors (65+) +3.8 pts ▸ 32.4%

26.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.7 pts ▸ 28.0%

19.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.9 pts 16.8%

16.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.2 pts 16.0%

9.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.7 pts 7.2%

Marital status

42.4% Never married ◂ +13.0 pts 29.4%

34.2% Married +6.5 pts ▸ 40.7%

12.0% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

6.7% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 9.8%

5.8% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 7.4%

Age & sex structure

Eidsvold Mount Perry

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +4.1 pts 74.8%

2.6% England +2.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

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

40.1% Australian ◂ +2.1 pts 38.0%

27.9% English +12.1 pts ▸ 40.0%

6.8% Scottish +10.0 pts ▸ 16.8%

4.5% Irish +6.3 pts ▸ 10.8%

5.4% German +1.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Italian 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

85.9% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 84.8%

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

46.2% No religion ◂ +8.2 pts 38.0%

39.7% Christianity +5.5 pts ▸ 45.2%

16.9% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 14.0%

1.6% Other religions even 1.6%

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

Highest year of school

33.1% Year 12 ◂ +3.0 pts 30.1%

30.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.0 pts 29.1%

18.4% Year 9 or below +3.6 pts ▸ 21.9%

4.8% Year 11 +1.3 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

33.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.8 pts 25.7%

9.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.8 pts ▸ 12.4%

10.2% Bachelor degree +0.3 pts ▸ 10.5%

1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.9 pts ▸ 5.7%

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

3.0% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Field of qualification

8.4% Engineering & related +12.6 pts ▸ 21.0%

15.0% Society & culture ◂ +3.5 pts 11.4%

7.8% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 8.6%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +4.3 pts ▸ 6.7%

6.6% Health ◂ +3.7 pts 2.9%

6.6% Education ◂ +1.8 pts 4.8%

3.6% Architecture & building +0.2 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +$15 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

$454 12th pct $469 13th pct

Household income in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +$161 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

$772 3rd pct $933 16th pct

Family income in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +$162 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

$921 7th pct $1,083 12th pct

Household income distribution

38.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 36.8%

32.9% Under $650 ◂ +5.6 pts 27.4%

9.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 8.4%

3.0% $4,000 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.3% Under $650 ◂ +1.9 pts 55.4%

14.0% $650–$1,499 +2.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

8.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 6.4%

2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Arthritis +4.3 pts ▸ 17.2%

8.7% Mental health +6.9 pts ▸ 15.6%

11.0% Asthma ◂ +1.4 pts 9.6%

7.3% Other condition +1.1 pts ▸ 8.4%

8.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.8 pts 6.4%

5.2% Heart disease +2.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

3.5% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.1% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.9% Stroke +2.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.9% None ◂ +8.5 pts 38.4%

23.0% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 21.2%

9.2% Two conditions +3.6 pts ▸ 12.8%

4.5% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 7.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +0.1 larger in Mount Perry gap widening

2.2 36th pct 2.3 43rd pct

Family composition

32.6% Couples with children +9.9 pts ▸ 42.5%

28.0% Couples without children +6.1 pts ▸ 34.1%

31.6% One-parent families ◂ +8.8 pts 22.8%

5.3% Other families ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.9% 2 people +5.3 pts ▸ 44.2%

35.3% 1 person ◂ +3.8 pts 31.6%

16.2% 3 people ◂ +3.5 pts 12.6%

4.8% 4 people ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%

3.6% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.0% 6 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +$60 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

$140 10th pct $200 23rd pct

Mortgage in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +$20 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

$780 10th pct $800 11th pct

People / bedroom in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +0.10 higher in Mount Perry gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.90 88th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.7% Owned outright +10.9 pts ▸ 51.6%

35.3% Rented ◂ +10.1 pts 25.3%

19.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.9 pts 17.9%

0.0% Other tenure +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

1.8% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 3.2%

Types of homes

81.4% Separate house +9.1 pts ▸ 90.5%

9.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

6.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

1.8% Other dwelling +2.4 pts ▸ 4.2%

Bedrooms per home

40.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.3 pts 35.8%

29.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.5 pts 28.4%

14.4% 4 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

6.6% 1 bedroom +7.1 pts ▸ 13.7%

3.0% 5 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.4% Studio / none ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

83.1% Under $200 ◂ +70.6 pts 12.5%

15.3% $200–$349 +9.7 pts ▸ 25.0%

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

51.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +33.9 pts 17.6%

21.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%

9.1% $1,000–$1,799 +8.6 pts ▸ 17.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

55.6% Car (driver) ◂ +19.0 pts 36.5%

24.6% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 19.2%

0.0% Bus +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

4.0% Worked at home +1.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 1 vehicle +2.7 pts ▸ 42.7%

29.7% 2 vehicles +13.0 pts ▸ 42.7%

14.5% No vehicle ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.3 pts 9.0%

7.3% 4 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 4.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

4.8% Mining +18.3 pts ▸ 23.1%

19.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.2 pts 9.6%

13.5% Education & training ◂ +5.8 pts 7.7%

2.4% Construction +11.1 pts ▸ 13.5%

7.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.6 pts ▸ 11.5%

11.1% Retail trade ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

7.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 7.7%

2.4% Transport & warehousing +5.3 pts ▸ 7.7%

6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 5.8%

6.3% Other services ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

4.8% Manufacturing ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

4.0% Professional & technical ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Managers +16.5 pts ▸ 30.8%

19.8% Labourers ◂ +14.1 pts 5.8%

15.9% Community & personal service ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

15.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.2 pts 7.7%

13.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.7 pts 5.8%

8.7% Professionals +0.9 pts ▸ 9.6%

9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.8 pts 7.7%

2.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +2.8 higher in Eidsvold

5.5 73rd pct 2.7 26th pct

Types ≤15 min in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +2.7 more in Eidsvold

6.6 86th pct 3.9 39th pct

15-min city in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +50.9 pts higher in Eidsvold

93.4% 86th pct 42.5% 41st pct

Walk to shops in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +92.9 pts higher in Eidsvold

92.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Eidsvold in Mount Perry even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +20.9 pts higher in Eidsvold

93.9% 84th pct 73.0% 54th pct

Walk to a park in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +43.5 pts higher in Eidsvold

94.0% 55th pct 50.5% 17th pct

Walk to health in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +36.3 pts higher in Eidsvold

98.2% 99th pct 61.9% 69th pct

Amenities/1k in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +9.0 more in Eidsvold

61.0 92nd pct 52.0 89th pct

Intersections/km² in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +5 higher in Eidsvold

41 63rd pct 36 57th pct

Mean slope in Eidsvold in Mount Perry +2.9 pts higher in Mount Perry

5.4% 60th pct 8.2% 86th pct

Compare Eidsvold with nearby areas

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Compare Mount Perry with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eidsvold vs Mount Perry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322038/eidsvold/vs/UCL322088/mount-perry