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Midge Point vs Mount Julian

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Midge Point profile · Mount Julian profile

Midge Point Mount Julian

Mount Julian and Midge Point are two small Queensland areas with very different household profiles. Mount Julian is more likely to have larger homes, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms, and a higher typical weekly household income of $1,645. In contrast, Midge Point is far older, with a typical resident aged 57 compared to 45 in Mount Julian. This older population in Midge Point is linked to a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (38.5%) and more homes owned outright (46.7%).

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted further apart in several key ways. The gap in typical age has widened to 12 years, and the difference in typical weekly household income has grown significantly, with Mount Julian now earning $624 more. Despite these diverging trends, they share some fundamental traits: both have very similar shares of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (around 4%) and nearly identical rates of people using other languages at home.

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Where they differ most

Population: 256 larger in Mount Julian PT commute: 1.8 pts higher in Mount Julian 3+ bedrooms: 20.6 pts higher in Mount Julian Median age: 12 yrs older in Midge Point Rent: $140 higher in Mount Julian

Demographics & Identity

Population in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +256 larger in Mount Julian gap widening
221 11th pct 477 32nd pct
Median age in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +12 yrs older in Midge Point gap widening
57 yrs 88th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.5 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
4.1% 47th pct 4.6% 52nd pct
Aged 65+ in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +7.3 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
25.3% 60th pct 18.0% 35th pct
Under 15 in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +3.7 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
11.8% 13th pct 15.5% 33rd pct
De facto in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +3.2 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
16.1% 76th pct 12.8% 47th pct

Age structure

33.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.7 pts 32.3%
25.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.3 pts 18.0%
19.9% Young adults (25–44) +1.1 pts ▸ 21.0%
11.8% Children (0–14) +3.7 pts ▸ 15.5%
5.9% Youth (15–24) +5.2 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

53.1% Married ◂ +2.5 pts 50.6%
23.4% Never married +10.2 pts ▸ 33.7%
10.4% Divorced ◂ +1.4 pts 9.0%
8.9% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 4.7%
4.2% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Midge Point Mount Julian

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +2.0 pts higher in Mount Julian gap steady
10.4% 46th pct 12.4% 60th pct

Country of birth

83.7% Australia ◂ +9.9 pts 73.8%
2.7% England +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 2.5%
1.8% China ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% South Africa +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.6% Australian ◂ +4.9 pts 41.7%
33.9% English +1.7 pts ▸ 35.6%
14.5% Irish ◂ +5.5 pts 9.0%
13.6% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 9.4%
4.1% German +4.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.1% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 3.4%
1.4% Indian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.9 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
1.4% 12th pct 2.3% 26th pct
Limited English in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.0% English only ◂ +5.3 pts 84.7%
0.0% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
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

No religion in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +5.3 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
39.4% 39th pct 44.7% 58th pct

Religious affiliation

53.8% Christianity ◂ +13.8 pts 40.0%
39.4% No religion +5.3 pts ▸ 44.7%
7.7% Not stated +7.0 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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 Midge Pointin Mount Julian +11.6 pts higher in Mount Julian gap widening
26.2% 12th pct 37.8% 48th pct
Bachelor+ in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.8 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
3.6% 5th pct 4.5% 8th pct

Highest year of school

41.7% Year 10 ◂ +13.5 pts 28.2%
26.2% Year 12 +11.6 pts ▸ 37.8%
15.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.9 pts 8.0%
4.3% Year 11 +6.1 pts ▸ 10.4%

Highest qualification level

48.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.2 pts 48.2%
6.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.5 pts 2.4%
4.4% Bachelor degree +1.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.1 pts 1.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.0% Engineering & related ◂ +2.1 pts 19.8%
12.1% Management & commerce +1.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.0% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 4.5%
9.9% Society & culture ◂ +4.6 pts 5.3%
4.4% Architecture & building +5.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.7% Health ◂ +0.8 pts 6.9%
3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
5.5% Information technology ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +$276 higher in Mount Julian gap widening
$509 18th pct $785 74th pct
Household income in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +$624 higher in Mount Julian gap widening
$1,021 26th pct $1,645 74th pct
Family income in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +$582 higher in Mount Julian gap widening
$1,305 26th pct $1,887 70th pct
High earners in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.2 pts higher in Midge Point gap narrowing
5.7% 45th pct 5.5% 42nd pct
High-income homes in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +9.5 pts higher in Mount Julian gap widening
3.3% 10th pct 12.7% 59th pct

Household income distribution

39.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.8 pts 30.3%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
15.2% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 4.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.3% $4,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 6.1%

Personal income distribution

52.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.2 pts 36.9%
25.5% $650–$1,499 +10.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
7.8% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 1.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +13.9 pts higher in Midge Point
38.5% 77th pct 24.5% 15th pct
Mental health in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.3 pts higher in Midge Point
6.8% 19th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.4 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
3.6% 16th pct 4.0% 20th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.6 pts 8.2%
9.0% Heart disease ◂ +4.6 pts 4.4%
4.1% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +2.0 pts 4.8%
6.8% Cancer ◂ +4.7 pts 2.1%
6.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 3.4%
6.8% Lung condition ◂ +4.1 pts 2.7%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +0.3 pts 6.5%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.5% None +8.3 pts ▸ 60.8%
24.0% One condition ◂ +7.2 pts 16.8%
10.0% Two conditions ◂ +4.9 pts 5.0%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +2.9 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
16.1% 44th pct 13.2% 25th pct
Unpaid carers in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +3.1 pts higher in Midge Point gap narrowing
13.5% 56th pct 10.5% 20th pct
Unpaid child care in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +7.2 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
28.1% 69th pct 20.9% 32nd pct
Defence service in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.9 pts higher in Mount Julian
2.1% 14th pct 3.0% 34th pct
Housework 15h+ in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +11.5 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
35.4% 100th pct 23.9% 49th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.2 larger in Mount Julian gap narrowing
2.3 43rd pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +3.0 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
10.0% 20th pct 13.0% 37th pct
Living alone in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +3.1 pts higher in Midge Point gap narrowing
20.7% 24th pct 17.6% 17th pct

Family composition

34.1% Couples with children +22.0 pts ▸ 56.1%
55.9% Couples without children ◂ +23.5 pts 32.4%
10.0% One-parent families +3.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

54.3% 2 people ◂ +13.1 pts 41.2%
20.7% 1 person ◂ +3.1 pts 17.6%
10.9% 3 people +5.5 pts ▸ 16.4%
12.0% 4 people +2.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
4.3% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 3.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +$140 higher in Mount Julian gap widening
$220 29th pct $360 78th pct
Mortgage in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +$300 higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
$1,300 43rd pct $1,600 69th pct
People / bedroom in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +6.0 pts higher in Midge Point gap narrowing
21.7% 51st pct 15.8% 31st pct
Owned outright in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +11.6 pts higher in Midge Point gap widening
46.7% 73rd pct 35.2% 37th pct
Separate houses in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +11.0 pts higher in Mount Julian gap widening
84.8% 18th pct 95.8% 63rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +20.6 pts higher in Mount Julian gap widening
68.5% 21st pct 89.1% 85th pct

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Owned with a mortgage +22.3 pts ▸ 47.3%
46.7% Owned outright ◂ +11.6 pts 35.2%
21.7% Rented ◂ +6.0 pts 15.8%
3.3% Other tenure ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Types of homes

84.8% Separate house +11.0 pts ▸ 95.8%
4.3% Other dwelling ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.7% 3 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
17.4% 4 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 8.5%
9.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.0 pts 1.8%
4.3% 5 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $200–$349 ◂ +21.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% $350–$549 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
30.0% Under $200 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

65.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +25.5 pts 39.7%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +39.7 pts ▸ 39.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +1.9 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
3.8% 18th pct 5.7% 34th pct
PT commute in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +1.8 pts higher in Mount Julian gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 86th pct

How people get to work

72.2% Car (driver) ◂ +0.2 pts 71.9%
7.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.5 pts 3.1%
3.8% Worked at home +1.9 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.8% Walked ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bus +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 2 vehicles +13.9 pts ▸ 51.9%
40.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.5 pts 24.7%
15.2% 3 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 20.1%
3.3% 4 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +13.7 pts higher in Midge Point gap steady
39.2% 70th pct 25.6% 13th pct
Recent arrivals in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +2.1 pts higher in Midge Point gap steady
4.6% 49th pct 2.5% 14th pct
Participation in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +15.5 pts higher in Mount Julian gap steady
45.3% 28th pct 60.8% 73rd pct
Full-time in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +7.8 pts higher in Mount Julian gap narrowing
53.2% 34th pct 61.0% 74th pct

Industries people work in

5.1% Construction +8.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
10.1% Accommodation & food +1.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
5.1% Retail trade +5.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
10.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.1 pts 7.0%
8.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.5 pts 1.3%
8.9% Mining ◂ +1.0 pts 7.9%
5.1% Education & training +3.7 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.6% Other services ◂ +1.5 pts 6.1%
3.8% Manufacturing +3.2 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.1% Transport & warehousing +1.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.1% Public administration & safety +0.2 pts ▸ 5.3%

Occupations people work in

7.6% Technicians & trades +15.2 pts ▸ 22.8%
21.5% Labourers ◂ +7.9 pts 13.6%
19.0% Managers ◂ +7.1 pts 11.8%
19.0% Professionals ◂ +10.7 pts 8.3%
7.6% Clerical & administrative +5.6 pts ▸ 13.2%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers +7.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
6.3% Sales workers +4.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.6% Community & personal service +2.5 pts ▸ 10.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +1.0 higher in Midge Point
1.0 10th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +0.9 more in Midge Point
0.9 8th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +78.7 pts higher in Midge Point
78.7% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Midge Pointin Mount Julian even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +18.1 more in Midge Point
18.1 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +6 higher in Midge Point
7 11th pct 2 0th pct
Mean slope in Midge Pointin Mount Julian +7.4 pts higher in Mount Julian
4.1% 42nd pct 11.5% 94th pct

Compare Midge Point with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Midge Point vs Mount Julian [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322080/midge-point/vs/UCL322085/mount-julian