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Theodore vs Wandoan

Name: Theodore vs Wandoan — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 131 km apart · Theodore profile · Wandoan profile

Theodore Wandoan

Theodore (L) and Wandoan (L) are two small Queensland towns separated by about 131 km. Theodore (L) has a higher share of high earners, with 15.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to just 4.4% in Wandoan (L). In contrast, Wandoan (L) is much more transient and diverse, with 55.7% of people moving in recently and 20% arriving from overseas, while Theodore (L) saw no recent overseas arrivals. Housing also differs, as Wandoan (L) has far more large homes, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms compared to 71.1% in Theodore (L).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of residents, though Theodore (L) is now slightly older. They share very similar levels of volunteering, typical weekly personal incomes, and a nearly identical number of amenities within a 15-minute walk. Over time, several gaps have widened, such as the difference in rental rates and the share of people born overseas, which is now higher in Wandoan (L).

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 4.2 pts higher in Wandoan Limited English: 2.4 pts higher in Wandoan Recent arrivals: 20.0 pts higher in Wandoan Recent movers: 16.7 pts higher in Wandoan Renting: 15.7 pts higher in Wandoan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Theodore in Wandoan +34 larger in Theodore gap narrowing

451 30th pct 417 28th pct

Median age in Theodore in Wandoan +5 yrs older in Theodore gap widening

38 yrs 25th pct 33 yrs 11th pct

Age structure

27.3% Young adults (25–44) +0.1 pts ▸ 27.3%

20.4% Children (0–14) +5.0 pts ▸ 25.4%

21.3% Older adults (45–64) +2.7 pts ▸ 24.0%

22.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.0 pts 15.3%

9.1% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 11.0%

Marital status

41.7% Married ◂ +1.9 pts 39.8%

35.7% Never married +1.6 pts ▸ 37.3%

10.4% Widowed ◂ +5.7 pts 4.7%

9.0% Divorced +1.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

4.9% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Theodore Wandoan

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.6% Australia ◂ +3.8 pts 81.8%

1.8% England ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

1.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

0.0% Philippines +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

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

49.7% Australian ◂ +7.2 pts 42.4%

33.5% English +7.0 pts ▸ 40.5%

13.5% Irish ◂ +4.2 pts 9.4%

9.1% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 8.2%

7.1% German ◂ +3.5 pts 3.6%

0.9% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.0% Filipino +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.5% English only ◂ +6.1 pts 84.4%

0.0% Tagalog +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Mandarin +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

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

49.2% Christianity ◂ +4.1 pts 45.1%

41.5% No religion ◂ +0.9 pts 40.5%

11.5% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 10.8%

0.0% Islam +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.0% Buddhism +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

37.8% Year 12 +0.9 pts ▸ 38.8%

28.2% Year 10 +1.8 pts ▸ 30.0%

16.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.2 pts 13.4%

4.7% Year 11 +2.8 pts ▸ 7.5%

Highest qualification level

42.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.8 pts 31.8%

15.9% Bachelor degree even 15.9%

4.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.6% Engineering & related ◂ +4.4 pts 19.2%

9.7% Education +2.8 pts ▸ 12.6%

7.2% Management & commerce +4.7 pts ▸ 11.9%

8.7% Society & culture ◂ +2.1 pts 6.6%

7.7% Health ◂ +1.7 pts 6.0%

5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +1.0 pts 4.6%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Theodore in Wandoan +$19 higher in Theodore gap narrowing

$777 73rd pct $758 69th pct

Household income in Theodore in Wandoan +$30 higher in Theodore gap narrowing

$1,238 47th pct $1,208 45th pct

Family income in Theodore in Wandoan +$383 higher in Theodore gap narrowing

$1,791 64th pct $1,408 35th pct

Household income distribution

37.6% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 38.0%

19.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 26.6%

19.6% Under $650 +6.4 pts ▸ 25.9%

10.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.4 pts 4.4%

4.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.6% Under $650 +5.2 pts ▸ 39.8%

30.5% $650–$1,499 +4.0 pts ▸ 34.5%

16.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 11.3%

3.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Arthritis ◂ +4.0 pts 8.4%

10.0% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 9.4%

9.3% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 7.7%

8.0% Diabetes ◂ +3.7 pts 4.3%

7.5% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 7.4%

4.9% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.7%

4.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 1.0%

4.0% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 3.4%

1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.9% None +8.2 pts ▸ 62.1%

20.2% One condition ◂ +2.7 pts 17.5%

10.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 6.0%

3.8% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Theodore in Wandoan +0.3 larger in Wandoan gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.3 43rd pct

Family composition

42.7% Couples with children ◂ +6.0 pts 36.7%

36.8% Couples without children ◂ +3.0 pts 33.8%

18.2% One-parent families +8.8 pts ▸ 27.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.2% 2 people ◂ +1.0 pts 39.2%

37.6% 1 person ◂ +2.2 pts 35.4%

9.3% 4 people +2.1 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.8% 3 people ◂ +3.1 pts 5.7%

5.2% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 4.4%

0.0% 6 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Theodore in Wandoan +$35 higher in Theodore gap steady

$195 21st pct $160 13th pct

Mortgage in Theodore in Wandoan +$303 higher in Theodore gap widening

$953 20th pct $650 5th pct

People / bedroom in Theodore in Wandoan +0.10 higher in Theodore gap widening

0.80 57th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.2% Rented +15.7 pts ▸ 57.0%

28.9% Owned outright +2.8 pts ▸ 31.6%

23.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.3 pts 11.4%

4.1% Other tenure +2.2 pts ▸ 6.3%

2.6% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.2% Separate house ◂ +9.6 pts 81.6%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

5.2% Flat or apartment +3.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

5.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 3.8%

Bedrooms per home

54.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 43.7%

12.9% 4 bedrooms +15.6 pts ▸ 28.5%

17.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.1 pts 16.5%

3.6% 5 or more +9.0 pts ▸ 12.7%

7.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.7 pts 2.5%

1.5% Studio / none +2.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

Weekly rent distribution

53.8% Under $200 +2.9 pts ▸ 56.7%

40.0% $200–$349 ◂ +11.1 pts 28.9%

0.0% $350–$549 +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.1% Under $1,000 +16.4 pts ▸ 55.6%

26.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

56.5% Car (driver) even 56.5%

17.4% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 13.1%

5.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 5.4%

0.0% Bus +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.9% Worked at home ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%

0.0% Bicycle +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.2% 1 vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 41.7%

36.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.9 pts 34.6%

13.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.9 pts 12.8%

8.5% No vehicle +3.7 pts ▸ 12.2%

6.3% 4 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 1.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.3 pts 4.2%

13.5% Mining ◂ +8.8 pts 4.8%

12.1% Manufacturing ◂ +1.4 pts 10.7%

5.8% Retail trade +5.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

6.8% Construction +4.0 pts ▸ 10.7%

9.2% Education & training +1.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

4.8% Public administration & safety +2.9 pts ▸ 7.7%

7.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.5 pts 4.8%

2.4% Electricity, gas & water +4.7 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.5 pts ▸ 5.4%

2.4% Administrative & support +2.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.9% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Labourers +0.3 pts ▸ 19.6%

17.9% Machinery operators & drivers even 17.9%

10.6% Technicians & trades +6.6 pts ▸ 17.3%

13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +4.1 pts 8.9%

12.6% Professionals ◂ +5.4 pts 7.1%

9.7% Managers +1.6 pts ▸ 11.3%

9.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.8 pts 8.3%

5.8% Sales workers ◂ +1.0 pts 4.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Theodore in Wandoan +0.3 higher in Theodore

5.8 81st pct 5.6 75th pct

Types ≤15 min in Theodore in Wandoan even

6.8 89th pct 6.8 89th pct

15-min city in Theodore in Wandoan even

96.6% 93rd pct 96.7% 93rd pct

Walk to shops in Theodore in Wandoan +1.0 pts higher in Theodore

97.3% 94th pct 96.3% 92nd pct

Walk to transit in Theodore in Wandoan even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Theodore in Wandoan +1.3 pts higher in Theodore

96.7% 90th pct 95.5% 86th pct

Walk to a park in Theodore in Wandoan +0.4 pts higher in Theodore

99.0% 80th pct 98.6% 77th pct

Walk to health in Theodore in Wandoan +1.6 pts higher in Theodore

98.1% 99th pct 96.5% 97th pct

Amenities/1k in Theodore in Wandoan +1.8 more in Wandoan

51.0 89th pct 52.8 89th pct

Intersections/km² in Theodore in Wandoan +38 higher in Theodore

66 83rd pct 28 44th pct

Mean slope in Theodore in Wandoan +0.7 pts higher in Wandoan

3.3% 27th pct 4.0% 41st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Theodore vs Wandoan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL322120/theodore/vs/UCL322132/wandoan