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Julia Creek vs Richmond

Name: Julia Creek vs Richmond — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 145 km apart · Julia Creek profile · Richmond profile

Julia Creek Richmond

Richmond (L) (Qld) and Julia Creek (L) are two sparsely populated Queensland areas located about 145 km apart. Julia Creek (L) is far more likely to have recent overseas arrivals (24.0% compared to 0.0% in Richmond (L) (Qld)) and a higher share of people living alone (45.7% versus 29.7%). In contrast, homes in Richmond (L) (Qld) are much more likely to have three or more bedrooms, at 80.0% compared to 65.2% in Julia Creek (L). Julia Creek (L) also has a higher share of full-time employment (80.0%) and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (98.3%) and schools (98.1%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people aged 65 and over, with Richmond (L) (Qld) at 19.4% and Julia Creek (L) at 15.1%. They also share very similar levels of typical family and household incomes. While the two places are currently quite different, the gap in the number of children under 15 has narrowed since 2011. However, the difference in the number of people living alone has widened over the same period.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 16.0 pts higher in Julia Creek Work from home: 9.8 pts higher in Julia Creek 3+ bedrooms: 14.8 pts higher in Richmond Full-time: 12.7 pts higher in Julia Creek Volunteering: 9.2 pts higher in Julia Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Julia Creek in Richmond +82 larger in Richmond gap widening

377 24th pct 459 31st pct

Median age in Julia Creek in Richmond +1 yrs older in Richmond gap narrowing

37 yrs 21st pct 38 yrs 25th pct

Age structure

28.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.7 pts 24.0%

24.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.5 pts ▸ 26.1%

19.9% Children (0–14) +2.1 pts ▸ 22.0%

15.1% Seniors (65+) +4.3 pts ▸ 19.4%

10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.0 pts 7.6%

Marital status

31.9% Married +14.4 pts ▸ 46.3%

44.7% Never married ◂ +8.7 pts 36.1%

12.5% Divorced ◂ +4.3 pts 8.2%

5.9% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

6.3% Separated ◂ +2.3 pts 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Julia Creek Richmond

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.8% Australia ◂ +4.5 pts 78.2%

1.6% England ◂ +0.9 pts 0.7%

0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

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

43.0% Australian +2.1 pts ▸ 45.1%

34.5% English ◂ +2.7 pts 31.8%

9.5% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 10.0%

9.0% Scottish +0.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

7.4% German ◂ +0.5 pts 7.0%

1.9% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.8% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.7% English only ◂ +5.9 pts 79.7%

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

52.0% Christianity +3.1 pts ▸ 55.1%

32.1% No religion ◂ +7.7 pts 24.4%

15.4% Not stated +3.1 pts ▸ 18.5%

0.0% Other religions +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

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

36.3% Year 12 ◂ +6.6 pts 29.7%

29.8% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 31.7%

13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 13.1%

1.0% Year 11 +5.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Highest qualification level

41.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.0 pts 30.8%

11.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.4 pts ▸ 12.1%

9.4% Bachelor degree +1.2 pts ▸ 10.6%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.8 pts 1.5%

Field of qualification

11.2% Engineering & related +4.0 pts ▸ 15.2%

12.4% Health ◂ +7.3 pts 5.1%

8.2% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 12.1%

4.7% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 9.6%

9.4% Management & commerce +0.2 pts ▸ 9.6%

7.6% Architecture & building ◂ +1.6 pts 6.1%

4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%

3.5% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Julia Creek in Richmond +$78 higher in Julia Creek gap steady

$978 90th pct $900 87th pct

Household income in Julia Creek in Richmond +$80 higher in Richmond gap narrowing

$1,511 67th pct $1,591 71st pct

Family income in Julia Creek in Richmond +$91 higher in Julia Creek gap narrowing

$1,981 74th pct $1,890 70th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.9 pts 28.4%

31.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.7 pts 26.5%

13.8% Under $650 +1.1 pts ▸ 14.8%

8.7% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

3.6% $4,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

Personal income distribution

41.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.6 pts 35.5%

21.7% Under $650 +6.7 pts ▸ 28.4%

13.5% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 15.9%

3.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.1 pts 5.2%

6.9% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 7.8%

6.1% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 5.9%

3.2% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 5.2%

1.9% Diabetes +2.9 pts ▸ 4.8%

4.2% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 3.9%

2.4% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.9%

1.6% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.7%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None ◂ +5.7 pts 53.2%

16.7% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

4.5% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 4.6%

2.9% Three or more +0.4 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Julia Creek in Richmond +0.2 larger in Richmond gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 2.4 57th pct

Family composition

61.3% Couples with children ◂ +8.2 pts 53.1%

26.4% Couples without children +6.5 pts ▸ 32.9%

12.3% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 13.3%

0.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

45.7% 1 person ◂ +16.0 pts 29.7%

25.4% 2 people +7.5 pts ▸ 32.9%

10.9% 4 people +3.3 pts ▸ 14.2%

11.6% 3 people ◂ +1.3 pts 10.3%

8.7% 5 people ◂ +4.8 pts 3.9%

6.5% 6 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Julia Creek in Richmond +$3 higher in Richmond gap narrowing

$127 8th pct $130 9th pct

Mortgage in Julia Creek in Richmond +$214 higher in Richmond gap widening

$650 5th pct $864 14th pct

People / bedroom in Julia Creek in Richmond even gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.4% Owned outright +0.9 pts ▸ 39.4%

30.4% Rented ◂ +2.7 pts 27.7%

17.4% Owned with a mortgage +7.1 pts ▸ 24.5%

10.9% Other tenure ◂ +6.4 pts 4.5%

2.9% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%

Types of homes

88.4% Separate house even 88.4%

2.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.7% 3 bedrooms +21.7 pts ▸ 59.4%

27.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.6 pts 11.0%

20.3% 4 bedrooms +0.4 pts ▸ 20.6%

5.1% 1 bedroom +3.3 pts ▸ 8.4%

7.2% 5 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

71.4% Under $200 +19.3 pts ▸ 90.7%

7.1% $200–$349 +11.5 pts ▸ 18.6%

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

54.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.7 pts 39.5%

12.5% $1,000–$1,799 +8.6 pts ▸ 21.1%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

52.3% Car (driver) +13.2 pts ▸ 65.5%

22.6% Walked ◂ +12.8 pts 9.7%

13.3% Worked at home ◂ +9.8 pts 3.5%

2.1% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.0% Bicycle +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.6 pts 30.6%

29.5% 2 vehicles +14.0 pts ▸ 43.5%

12.9% 3 vehicles +1.4 pts ▸ 14.3%

6.8% 4 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 7.5%

6.1% No vehicle ◂ +1.3 pts 4.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.5% Public administration & safety +7.8 pts ▸ 28.3%

19.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.2 pts 5.8%

12.3% Construction ◂ +3.0 pts 9.3%

2.1% Transport & warehousing +9.0 pts ▸ 11.1%

4.6% Education & training +5.6 pts ▸ 10.2%

9.2% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.9 pts 5.3%

4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.1 pts 3.5%

4.1% Mining ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.3 pts 1.3%

0.0% Arts & recreation +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

2.1% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

10.8% Machinery operators & drivers +7.8 pts ▸ 18.6%

18.5% Labourers +0.1 pts ▸ 18.6%

17.4% Managers ◂ +3.3 pts 14.2%

15.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.5 pts 8.4%

14.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.8 pts 11.1%

7.7% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.3 pts 8.4%

6.7% Sales workers ◂ +0.5 pts 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Julia Creek in Richmond +1.0 higher in Julia Creek

6.6 94th pct 5.6 77th pct

Types ≤15 min in Julia Creek in Richmond +0.9 more in Julia Creek

6.9 90th pct 6.0 76th pct

15-min city in Julia Creek in Richmond +13.4 pts higher in Julia Creek

98.3% 97th pct 85.0% 76th pct

Walk to shops in Julia Creek in Richmond +12.1 pts higher in Julia Creek

99.0% 98th pct 86.9% 78th pct

Walk to transit in Julia Creek in Richmond even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Julia Creek in Richmond +21.3 pts higher in Julia Creek

98.1% 94th pct 76.8% 58th pct

Walk to a park in Julia Creek in Richmond +2.8 pts higher in Julia Creek

98.3% 74th pct 95.5% 60th pct

Walk to health in Julia Creek in Richmond +13.5 pts higher in Julia Creek

98.3% 99th pct 84.8% 85th pct

Amenities/1k in Julia Creek in Richmond +9.9 more in Richmond

66.3 94th pct 76.3 97th pct

Intersections/km² in Julia Creek in Richmond +12 higher in Richmond

6 8th pct 18 27th pct

Mean slope in Julia Creek in Richmond +0.4 pts higher in Richmond

2.2% 4th pct 2.6% 13th pct

Compare Julia Creek with nearby areas

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Compare Richmond with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Julia Creek vs Richmond [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322063/julia-creek/vs/UCL322101/richmond