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Laura vs Newell

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 142 km apart · Laura profile · Newell profile

Laura Newell

Laura (L) (Qld) and Newell (L) are small Queensland localities with very different profiles. Laura (L) (Qld) is a young area where 29.7% of people are children under 15, and it has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 75.2%. In contrast, residents in Newell (L) are far older, with a typical age of 55 compared to 39 in Laura (L) (Qld). There is also a large gap in education and background; 19.2% of people in Newell (L) were born overseas and 47.8% completed Year 12, while no one in Laura (L) (Qld) was born overseas and only 13.6% finished Year 12.

Both areas share a few similarities, such as having no one who speaks little or no English and having 0.0% unemployment. However, many gaps have grown since 2011, such as the difference in typical age, which has widened to 16 years. Other trends show the two moving further apart, with the gap in people working from home increasing to 10.1% in Newell (L). While Laura (L) (Qld) is mostly car-dependent, it is more walkable than Newell (L), which is completely car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 212 larger in Newell Median age: 16 yrs older in Newell First Nations: 73.0 pts higher in Laura De facto: 30.4 pts higher in Laura Year 12: 34.2 pts higher in Newell

Demographics & Identity

Population in Laurain Newell +212 larger in Newell gap widening
101 5th pct 313 18th pct
Median age in Laurain Newell +16 yrs older in Newell gap widening
39 yrs 29th pct 55 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Laurain Newell +73.0 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
75.2% 97th pct 2.2% 26th pct
Aged 65+ in Laurain Newell +3.4 pts higher in Newell gap steady
23.8% 55th pct 27.2% 66th pct
Under 15 in Laurain Newell +19.5 pts higher in Laura gap widening
29.7% 98th pct 10.2% 9th pct
De facto in Laurain Newell +30.4 pts higher in Laura gap widening
41.9% 100th pct 11.5% 32nd pct

Age structure

23.8% Older adults (45–64) +16.5 pts ▸ 40.3%
29.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.5 pts 10.2%
23.8% Seniors (65+) +3.4 pts ▸ 27.2%
25.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.5 pts 18.2%
8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 5.1%

Marital status

67.4% Never married ◂ +35.1 pts 32.4%
20.9% Married +26.2 pts ▸ 47.1%
5.8% Divorced +9.7 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Widowed +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.5% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Laura Newell

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Laurain Newell +19.2 pts higher in Newell gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.2% 88th pct

Country of birth

87.1% Australia ◂ +14.3 pts 72.8%
0.0% England +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% New Zealand +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

6.9% English +28.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
30.7% Australian +4.5 pts ▸ 35.1%
6.9% Irish +4.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Scottish +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% German +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Laurain Newell +4.2 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 57th pct
Limited English in Laurain Newell even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.1% English only ◂ +4.2 pts 85.9%
0.0% Italian +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Laurain Newell +24.1 pts higher in Newell gap widening
15.8% 3rd pct 39.9% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

50.5% Not stated ◂ +37.7 pts 12.8%
32.7% Christianity +13.3 pts ▸ 46.0%
15.8% No religion +24.1 pts ▸ 39.9%
0.0% Buddhism +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Laurain Newell +34.2 pts higher in Newell gap widening
13.6% 0th pct 47.8% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Laurain Newell +16.9 pts higher in Newell gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.9% 74th pct

Highest year of school

13.6% Year 12 +34.2 pts ▸ 47.8%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.3 pts 23.0%
11.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 10.6%
9.9% Year 11 ◂ +1.1 pts 8.8%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Certificate III / IV +16.2 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Education +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
7.7% Health +3.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.7% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Society & culture +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Laurain Newell +$220 higher in Newell gap narrowing
$493 15th pct $713 60th pct
Household income in Laurain Newell +$511 higher in Laura gap widening
$1,687 75th pct $1,176 42nd pct
Family income in Laurain Newell +$233 higher in Laura gap narrowing
$1,625 53rd pct $1,392 34th pct
High earners in Laurain Newell +0.9 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
7.0% 56th pct 6.1% 48th pct
High-income homes in Laurain Newell +10.5 pts higher in Laura gap widening
18.5% 77th pct 8.0% 35th pct

Household income distribution

40.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.3 pts 28.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +40.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
11.1% Under $650 +10.8 pts ▸ 21.9%
18.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +14.9 pts 3.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Personal income distribution

33.7% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 38.8%
14.0% $650–$1,499 +20.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
3.5% $1,500–$2,999 +12.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Laurain Newell +21.7 pts higher in Newell
9.9% 0th pct 31.6% 42nd pct
Mental health in Laurain Newell +4.0 pts higher in Newell
4.0% 8th pct 8.0% 29th pct
Needs assistance in Laurain Newell +8.6 pts higher in Newell gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 75th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
4.0% Other condition +6.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.9% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 2.6%
0.0% Asthma +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.0% Mental health +4.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.0% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Cancer +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Lung condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dementia +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.5% None +9.4 pts ▸ 55.0%
10.9% One condition +8.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
4.0% Two conditions +3.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Three or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Laurain Newell +14.0 pts higher in Newell gap widening
5.8% 3rd pct 19.8% 67th pct
Unpaid carers in Laurain Newell +12.6 pts higher in Newell gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 41st pct
Unpaid child care in Laurain Newell +6.2 pts higher in Laura gap widening
20.9% 32nd pct 14.7% 10th pct
Defence service in Laurain Newell +3.9 pts higher in Newell
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 59th pct
Housework 15h+ in Laurain Newell +22.3 pts higher in Newell gap widening
4.7% 0th pct 27.0% 74th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Laurain Newell +1.0 larger in Laura gap widening
3.0 87th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Laurain Newell +16.2 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
23.6% 86th pct 7.4% 9th pct
Living alone in Laurain Newell +7.7 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
25.9% 39th pct 33.6% 66th pct

Family composition

23.6% Couples without children +28.6 pts ▸ 52.2%
31.9% Couples with children +7.5 pts ▸ 39.4%
23.6% One-parent families ◂ +16.2 pts 7.4%
4.2% Other families ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

29.6% 2 people +12.0 pts ▸ 41.6%
25.9% 1 person +7.7 pts ▸ 33.6%
18.5% 3 people ◂ +9.0 pts 9.5%
18.5% 6 or more ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% 4 people ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%
0.0% 5 people +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Laurain Newell +$180 higher in Newell gap widening
$120 7th pct $300 59th pct
Mortgage in Laurain Newell
— $1,636 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Laurain Newell +0.50 higher in Laura gap widening
1.20 94th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Laurain Newell +59.7 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
88.9% 100th pct 29.2% 71st pct
Owned outright in Laurain Newell +17.9 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
22.2% 13th pct 40.1% 52nd pct
Separate houses in Laurain Newell +16.1 pts higher in Laura gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 83.9% 16th pct
3+ bedrooms in Laurain Newell +10.1 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
55.6% 6th pct 65.7% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

88.9% Rented ◂ +59.7 pts 29.2%
22.2% Owned outright +17.9 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Other tenure +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Types of homes

111.1% Separate house ◂ +27.2 pts 83.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.2 pts 50.4%
14.8% 2 bedrooms +10.7 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
14.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.2 pts 3.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

83.3% Under $200 ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $550–$749 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Laurain Newell +38.6 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
41.7% 95th pct 3.1% 42nd pct
Work from home in Laurain Newell +10.1 pts higher in Newell gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.1% 62nd pct
PT commute in Laurain Newell even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

78.3% Walked ◂ +75.6 pts 2.7%
17.4% Car (driver) +54.4 pts ▸ 71.8%
0.0% Worked at home +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.7% No vehicle ◂ +38.6 pts 3.1%
37.5% 1 vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.7% 2 vehicles +21.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
16.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.1 pts 14.6%
0.0% 4 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Laurain Newell +1.7 pts higher in Laura gap narrowing
39.4% 70th pct 37.6% 63rd pct
Recent arrivals in Laurain Newell
— 16.7% 84th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Laurain Newell even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Laurain Newell +22.1 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
32.6% 6th pct 54.7% 55th pct
Full-time in Laurain Newell +2.5 pts higher in Newell gap narrowing
56.5% 52nd pct 59.1% 66th pct

Industries people work in

39.1% Administrative & support ◂ +32.4 pts 6.7%
34.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +26.1 pts 8.7%
26.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.0 pts 16.1%
17.4% Education & training ◂ +3.3 pts 14.1%
0.0% Construction +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Retail trade +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Other services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

43.5% Managers ◂ +30.1 pts 13.4%
39.1% Professionals ◂ +18.3 pts 20.8%
13.0% Technicians & trades +7.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
17.4% Labourers ◂ +5.3 pts 12.1%
0.0% Sales workers +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +3.6 pts 9.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Laurain Newell +2.2 higher in Laura
3.3 34th pct 1.1 11th pct
Types ≤15 min in Laurain Newell +3.4 more in Laura
4.4 47th pct 1.0 9th pct
15-min city in Laurain Newell +71.4 pts higher in Laura
71.4% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Laurain Newell +75.2 pts higher in Laura
75.2% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Laurain Newell even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Laurain Newell +63.8 pts higher in Laura
63.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Laurain Newell +100.0 pts higher in Newell
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Laurain Newell +73.3 pts higher in Laura
73.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Laurain Newell +46.9 more in Laura
69.3 95th pct 22.4 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Laurain Newell +25 higher in Newell
5 6th pct 30 47th pct
Mean slope in Laurain Newell +1.1 pts higher in Laura
3.9% 39th pct 2.9% 17th pct

Compare Laura with nearby areas

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Compare Newell with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Laura vs Newell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322071/laura/vs/UCL322093/newell