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Mount Larcom vs Wurdong Heights

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 38 km apart · Mount Larcom profile · Wurdong Heights profile

Mount Larcom Wurdong Heights

Wurdong Heights and Mount Larcom are two nearby Queensland areas with very different economic profiles. Wurdong Heights is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,568 and 34.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. It also has a more highly qualified workforce, where 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to just 1.5% in Mount Larcom. Residents in Wurdong Heights are also more likely to live in large homes, with 93% having three or more bedrooms.

Both areas share a similar age profile, with a typical resident aged 46. While they are alike in this way, other gaps have shifted over time; for example, the difference in typical household income has widened significantly since 2011. Mount Larcom is more walkable, described as mostly car-dependent compared to Wurdong Heights, which is car-dependent. Mount Larcom also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 8.8%, which is well above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,443 higher in Wurdong Heights Rent: $295 higher in Wurdong Heights 3+ bedrooms: 33.7 pts higher in Wurdong Heights Year 12: 24.2 pts higher in Wurdong Heights Mortgage: $854 higher in Wurdong Heights

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +127 larger in Wurdong Heights gap widening
238 12th pct 365 23rd pct
Median age in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +6.6 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
8.8% 74th pct 2.2% 25th pct
Aged 65+ in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +4.6 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
21.0% 45th pct 16.4% 29th pct
Under 15 in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +0.8 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
18.9% 60th pct 19.7% 66th pct
De facto in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +3.6 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap widening
14.5% 66th pct 10.9% 26th pct

Age structure

29.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 34.5%
20.2% Young adults (25–44) +1.5 pts ▸ 21.6%
21.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.6 pts 16.4%
18.9% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 19.7%
9.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.8 pts 8.5%

Marital status

48.2% Married +14.6 pts ▸ 62.8%
32.0% Never married ◂ +6.4 pts 25.6%
13.2% Divorced ◂ +6.7 pts 6.5%
5.1% Widowed even 5.1%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mount Larcom Wurdong Heights

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +5.0 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
7.6% 27th pct 12.6% 62nd pct

Country of birth

76.5% Australia +6.0 pts ▸ 82.5%
1.7% England +2.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% South Africa +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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%

Ancestry

47.1% Australian ◂ +3.5 pts 43.6%
42.4% English +4.4 pts ▸ 46.8%
3.4% German +7.0 pts ▸ 10.4%
7.1% Irish +2.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.9% Scottish +3.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
2.1% Greek ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +1.7 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
3.4% 45th pct 1.6% 14th pct
Limited English in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

81.1% English only +10.7 pts ▸ 91.8%
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

No religion in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +7.3 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
42.9% 52nd pct 50.1% 77th pct

Religious affiliation

42.9% No religion +7.3 pts ▸ 50.1%
44.5% Christianity ◂ +3.2 pts 41.4%
13.9% Not stated ◂ +6.5 pts 7.4%
2.1% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +24.2 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
21.6% 6th pct 45.9% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +12.8 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
1.5% 0th pct 14.3% 65th pct

Highest year of school

21.6% Year 12 +24.2 pts ▸ 45.9%
38.7% Year 10 ◂ +15.4 pts 23.3%
14.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.7 pts 13.3%
4.6% Year 11 +5.4 pts ▸ 10.0%

Highest qualification level

37.9% Certificate III / IV +4.4 pts ▸ 42.3%
19.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.6 pts 14.8%
2.9% Bachelor degree +14.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
2.9% Certificate I / II +2.6 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

16.5% Engineering & related +19.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
10.7% Management & commerce +8.0 pts ▸ 18.7%
9.7% Architecture & building ◂ +8.1 pts 1.6%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +5.4 pts 3.3%
3.9% Education +4.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
2.9% Health +3.7 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.9% Information technology ◂ +2.2 pts 1.6%
2.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 2.2%
2.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.3 pts 1.6%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +$201 higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
$581 33rd pct $782 73rd pct
Household income in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +$1,443 higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
$1,125 37th pct $2,568 96th pct
Family income in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +$1,225 higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
$1,375 32nd pct $2,600 92nd pct
High earners in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +13.3 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
4.1% 26th pct 17.4% 92nd pct
High-income homes in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +24.9 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
9.9% 46th pct 34.8% 95th pct

Household income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.4 pts 20.9%
26.4% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
9.9% $3,000–$3,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 15.7%
15.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.7 pts 8.7%

Personal income distribution

44.7% Under $650 ◂ +6.1 pts 38.6%
24.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 20.5%
11.2% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +13.8 pts higher in Mount Larcom
35.7% 64th pct 21.9% 11th pct
Mental health in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +3.0 pts higher in Mount Larcom
10.9% 64th pct 7.9% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +0.3 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap steady
5.5% 40th pct 5.8% 43rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Arthritis ◂ +5.8 pts 9.3%
10.9% Mental health ◂ +3.0 pts 7.9%
10.5% Asthma ◂ +6.4 pts 4.1%
8.4% Diabetes ◂ +4.6 pts 3.8%
7.6% Other condition ◂ +3.5 pts 4.1%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 3.6%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 1.4%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.0% None +23.5 pts ▸ 68.5%
22.3% One condition ◂ +7.5 pts 14.8%
9.7% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 4.4%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +3.1 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +2.9 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
18.3% 58th pct 21.2% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +1.2 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap steady
15.2% 79th pct 14.0% 63rd pct
Unpaid child care in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +11.6 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
14.7% 9th pct 26.3% 60th pct
Defence service in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +4.6 pts higher in Mount Larcom
4.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +3.1 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
23.9% 48th pct 27.0% 74th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +0.8 larger in Wurdong Heights gap widening
2.2 36th pct 3.0 87th pct
One-parent in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +10.5 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
16.8% 60th pct 6.2% 5th pct
Living alone in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +15.9 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
26.4% 40th pct 10.4% 4th pct

Family composition

34.2% Couples with children +27.1 pts ▸ 61.3%
46.0% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 33.4%
16.8% One-parent families ◂ +10.5 pts 6.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

52.7% 2 people ◂ +9.3 pts 43.5%
26.4% 1 person ◂ +15.9 pts 10.4%
14.3% 3 people +2.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
5.5% 4 people +6.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.5% 6 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% 5 people +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +$295 higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
$170 14th pct $465 94th pct
Mortgage in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +$854 higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
$900 16th pct $1,754 78th pct
People / bedroom in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even gap narrowing
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +19.4 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
22.0% 52nd pct 2.6% 0th pct
Owned outright in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +7.2 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
38.5% 46th pct 31.3% 27th pct
Separate houses in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +5.5 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
94.5% 56th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +33.7 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
59.3% 9th pct 93.0% 92nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.2% Owned with a mortgage +19.6 pts ▸ 54.8%
38.5% Owned outright ◂ +7.2 pts 31.3%
22.0% Rented ◂ +19.4 pts 2.6%
6.6% Other tenure ◂ +4.0 pts 2.6%
4.4% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 3.5%

Types of homes

94.5% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.0% 4 bedrooms +29.3 pts ▸ 51.3%
33.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 31.3%
20.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.8 pts 6.1%
4.4% 5 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 10.4%
9.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.3 pts 2.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.0% $200–$349 ◂ +55.0 pts 0.0%
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

46.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +35.8 pts 11.1%
40.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.9 pts 39.7%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +3.5 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
3.5% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +2.9 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 12th pct
PT commute in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

61.6% Car (driver) +5.4 pts ▸ 67.1%
9.3% Walked ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.3 pts 3.5%
0.0% Worked at home +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +26.8 pts 13.9%
27.9% 2 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 36.5%
14.0% 4 or more +11.3 pts ▸ 25.2%
11.6% 3 vehicles +11.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
3.5% No vehicle ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +1.4 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
28.0% 20th pct 26.6% 15th pct
Recent arrivals in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights
— 8.7% 66th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +2.4 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
10.2% 87th pct 7.9% 80th pct
Participation in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +16.1 pts higher in Wurdong Heights gap widening
44.7% 26th pct 60.8% 73rd pct
Full-time in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +3.3 pts higher in Mount Larcom gap narrowing
64.0% 86th pct 60.7% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

10.5% Manufacturing +6.9 pts ▸ 17.3%
15.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.1 pts 4.0%
11.6% Construction ◂ +3.0 pts 8.7%
7.0% Health care & social assistance +4.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%
7.0% Education & training +2.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.1% Retail trade ◂ +5.2 pts 2.9%
7.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.7% Public administration & safety +1.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other services +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +1.2 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

15.1% Technicians & trades +5.1 pts ▸ 20.2%
19.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.7 pts 15.0%
4.7% Professionals +14.4 pts ▸ 19.1%
16.3% Labourers ◂ +11.1 pts 5.2%
14.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.8 pts 5.2%
12.8% Community & personal service ◂ +5.3 pts 7.5%
3.5% Clerical & administrative +8.7 pts ▸ 12.1%
5.8% Managers +0.5 pts ▸ 6.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +2.9 higher in Mount Larcom
3.3 35th pct 0.4 4th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +4.0 more in Mount Larcom
4.4 47th pct 0.5 4th pct
15-min city in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +79.4 pts higher in Mount Larcom
79.4% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +79.4 pts higher in Mount Larcom
79.4% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +46.1 pts higher in Mount Larcom
92.4% 49th pct 46.2% 15th pct
Walk to health in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +57.5 more in Mount Larcom
63.0 93rd pct 5.5 11th pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +19 higher in Mount Larcom
23 35th pct 4 4th pct
Mean slope in Mount Larcomin Wurdong Heights +1.8 pts higher in Wurdong Heights
7.3% 79th pct 9.1% 88th pct

Compare Mount Larcom with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Larcom vs Wurdong Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322086/mount-larcom/vs/UCL322136/wurdong-heights