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Keppel Sands vs Mount Larcom

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

Keppel Sands Mount Larcom

Keppel Sands (L) and Mount Larcom (L) are both small Queensland areas with populations under 350. Keppel Sands (L) is far older, with a typical resident aged 59 and 39.6% of people aged 65 and over, while the typical resident in Mount Larcom (L) is 46. The two areas differ sharply in family structure; Mount Larcom (L) has a far higher share of children under 15 at 18.9%, compared to just 8.4% in Keppel Sands (L). Keppel Sands (L) is also more walkable, with 95.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Mount Larcom (L) has no homes with that access.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of people with no religion. They also share a similar reliance on cars, as almost no one in either place uses public transport to commute. Since 2011, the gaps between them have often grown wider, particularly regarding age and the number of seniors. The difference in children's populations has also increased, as Mount Larcom (L) has become more focused on younger families while Keppel Sands (L) has aged.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 13 yrs older in Keppel Sands Aged 65+: 18.6 pts higher in Keppel Sands Unemployment: 6.7 pts higher in Mount Larcom Under 15: 10.5 pts higher in Mount Larcom Year 12: 11.9 pts higher in Keppel Sands

Demographics & Identity

Population in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +108 larger in Keppel Sands gap widening

346 21st pct 238 12th pct

Median age in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +13 yrs older in Keppel Sands gap widening

59 yrs 92nd pct 46 yrs 54th pct

Age structure

39.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.6 pts 21.0%

36.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.6 pts 29.8%

12.7% Young adults (25–44) +7.5 pts ▸ 20.2%

8.4% Children (0–14) +10.5 pts ▸ 18.9%

6.4% Youth (15–24) +2.9 pts ▸ 9.2%

Marital status

48.6% Married ◂ +0.4 pts 48.2%

24.8% Never married +7.2 pts ▸ 32.0%

13.0% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 13.2%

7.1% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 5.1%

5.9% Separated ◂ +2.3 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Keppel Sands Mount Larcom

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.4% Australia ◂ +5.9 pts 76.5%

2.9% England ◂ +1.2 pts 1.7%

2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.7% Philippines ◂ +1.7 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

41.9% Australian +5.2 pts ▸ 47.1%

44.2% English ◂ +1.8 pts 42.4%

12.1% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%

11.0% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 5.9%

5.5% German ◂ +2.1 pts 3.4%

0.0% Greek +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.9% English only ◂ +8.8 pts 81.1%

1.7% Tagalog ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

52.3% Christianity ◂ +7.8 pts 44.5%

39.0% No religion +3.8 pts ▸ 42.9%

10.1% Not stated +3.7 pts ▸ 13.9%

0.0% Buddhism +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

38.3% Year 10 +0.3 pts ▸ 38.7%

33.5% Year 12 ◂ +11.9 pts 21.6%

15.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 14.9%

4.8% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 4.6%

Highest qualification level

43.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.0 pts 37.9%

11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.3 pts ▸ 19.4%

12.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 2.9%

2.9% Certificate I / II even 2.9%

2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.1% Engineering & related ◂ +8.6 pts 16.5%

5.8% Management & commerce +4.8 pts ▸ 10.7%

7.6% Architecture & building +2.1 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.8% Society & culture even 8.7%

5.8% Health ◂ +2.9 pts 2.9%

4.7% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 3.9%

0.0% Information technology +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

3.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%

2.3% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +$40 higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing

$541 25th pct $581 33rd pct

Household income in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +$232 higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing

$893 13th pct $1,125 37th pct

Family income in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +$250 higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing

$1,125 13th pct $1,375 32nd pct

Household income distribution

32.5% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 36.3%

14.9% $1,500–$2,999 +11.4 pts ▸ 26.4%

24.7% Under $650 ◂ +9.3 pts 15.4%

4.5% $3,000–$3,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 9.9%

6.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.6% Under $650 ◂ +8.0 pts 44.7%

22.9% $650–$1,499 +2.0 pts ▸ 24.9%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 11.2%

2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

20.8% Arthritis ◂ +5.7 pts 15.1%

8.1% Mental health +2.8 pts ▸ 10.9%

10.4% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 10.5%

8.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 8.4%

8.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 6.3%

8.4% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 7.6%

6.9% Cancer ◂ +4.4 pts 2.5%

4.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%

0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.8% None ◂ +1.9 pts 45.0%

20.5% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 22.3%

15.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.7 pts 9.7%

6.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 5.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +0.3 larger in Mount Larcom gap narrowing

1.9 7th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

57.3% Couples without children ◂ +11.3 pts 46.0%

30.0% Couples with children +4.2 pts ▸ 34.2%

13.2% One-parent families +3.6 pts ▸ 16.8%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.8% 2 people +7.9 pts ▸ 52.7%

34.4% 1 person ◂ +8.0 pts 26.4%

11.0% 3 people +3.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

3.2% 4 people +2.2 pts ▸ 5.5%

0.0% 6 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +$70 higher in Keppel Sands gap widening

$240 38th pct $170 14th pct

Mortgage in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +$300 higher in Keppel Sands gap narrowing

$1,200 36th pct $900 16th pct

People / bedroom in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +0.10 higher in Mount Larcom gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +11.5 pts 38.5%

27.3% Owned with a mortgage +7.9 pts ▸ 35.2%

15.6% Rented +6.4 pts ▸ 22.0%

0.0% Other tenure +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

5.2% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 4.4%

Types of homes

94.2% Separate house +0.3 pts ▸ 94.5%

5.2% Other dwelling ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.7 pts 33.0%

24.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 20.9%

10.4% 4 bedrooms +11.6 pts ▸ 22.0%

7.8% 1 bedroom +2.1 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.0% 5 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

70.8% $200–$349 ◂ +15.8 pts 55.0%

25.0% Under $200 +5.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

12.5% $350–$549 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +14.1 pts 40.6%

31.0% Under $1,000 +15.9 pts ▸ 46.9%

9.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

7.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

59.9% Car (driver) +1.8 pts ▸ 61.6%

5.8% Walked +3.5 pts ▸ 9.3%

2.2% Car (passenger) +3.6 pts ▸ 5.8%

3.6% Worked at home ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 1 vehicle +2.7 pts ▸ 40.7%

38.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.1 pts 27.9%

14.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.0 pts 11.6%

6.7% 4 or more +7.3 pts ▸ 14.0%

3.3% No vehicle +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.1% Construction ◂ +4.4 pts 11.6%

9.5% Accommodation & food +5.6 pts ▸ 15.1%

11.7% Retail trade ◂ +3.5 pts 8.1%

3.6% Manufacturing +6.8 pts ▸ 10.5%

5.8% Transport & warehousing +4.6 pts ▸ 10.5%

10.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.2 pts 7.0%

9.5% Education & training ◂ +2.5 pts 7.0%

8.0% Mining ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

2.2% Wholesale trade +4.8 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%

5.1% Other services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.0 pts 15.1%

14.6% Machinery operators & drivers +5.2 pts ▸ 19.8%

17.5% Managers ◂ +11.7 pts 5.8%

15.3% Labourers +1.0 pts ▸ 16.3%

7.3% Sales workers +6.7 pts ▸ 14.0%

8.8% Community & personal service +4.0 pts ▸ 12.8%

10.9% Professionals ◂ +6.3 pts 4.7%

10.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.7 pts 3.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +1.5 higher in Keppel Sands

4.8 59th pct 3.3 35th pct

Types ≤15 min in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +1.2 more in Keppel Sands

5.6 68th pct 4.4 47th pct

15-min city in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +13.8 pts higher in Keppel Sands

93.2% 86th pct 79.4% 70th pct

Walk to shops in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +95.9 pts higher in Keppel Sands

95.9% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +2.7 pts higher in Mount Larcom

76.7% 57th pct 79.4% 62nd pct

Walk to a park in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +7.3 pts higher in Keppel Sands

99.7% 86th pct 92.4% 49th pct

Walk to health in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +28.3 more in Mount Larcom

34.7 78th pct 63.0 93rd pct

Intersections/km² in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +4 higher in Keppel Sands

27 43rd pct 23 35th pct

Mean slope in Keppel Sands in Mount Larcom +3.5 pts higher in Mount Larcom

3.9% 38th pct 7.3% 79th pct

Compare Keppel Sands with nearby areas

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Compare Mount Larcom with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Keppel Sands vs Mount Larcom [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322069/keppel-sands/vs/UCL322086/mount-larcom