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Gladstone Hinterland vs North Burnett

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 72 km apart · Gladstone Hinterland profile · North Burnett profile

Gladstone Hinterland North Burnett

Gladstone Hinterland and North Burnett are two very different Queensland areas. Gladstone Hinterland has a population of 11,529 and is far more developed, with 931 businesses and 11 schools. North Burnett is sparsely populated with just 17 people and no schools. There are also significant income gaps; the typical weekly household income in Gladstone Hinterland is $1,986, which is far higher than the $874 seen in North Burnett.

Both areas are almost identical in their climate, with annual rainfall around 710 to 726mm and similar average temperatures. They are also both car-dependent, as neither area has any public transport stops. While the typical resident in North Burnett is noticeably older at 41 compared to 38 in Gladstone Hinterland, this age gap has narrowed since 2016. Meanwhile, the difference in household incomes has widened over the same period.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +11,512 larger in Gladstone Hinterland gap steady
11,529 61st pct 17 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11,747
  • First area, 2021: 11,529
  • Second area, 2011: 6
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +3 yrs older in North Burnett gap narrowing
38 yrs 43rd pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
5.4% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
13.6% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
24.0% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
15.6% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%

Age structure

24.7% Young adults (25–44) +4.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
27.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.1 pts 17.6%
24.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.4 pts 23.5%
10.1% Youth (15–24) +7.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.9% Married +17.1 pts ▸ 70.0%
31.4% Never married ◂ +1.4 pts 30.0%
8.6% Divorced ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Gladstone Hinterland North Burnett

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

  • 85+ in Gladstone Hinterland: 0.4% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Gladstone Hinterland: 0.7% males, 0.5% females; 80–84 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Gladstone Hinterland: 1.2% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Gladstone Hinterland: 2.2% males, 1.9% females; 70–74 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Gladstone Hinterland: 2.9% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.4% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 55–59 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.9% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 35–39 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.3% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Gladstone Hinterland: 2.4% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Gladstone Hinterland: 2.1% males, 1.8% females; 20–24 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 10–14 in Gladstone Hinterland: 4.7% males, 4.1% females; 10–14 in North Burnett: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Gladstone Hinterland: 4.4% males, 4.1% females; 5–9 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Gladstone Hinterland: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 0–4 in North Burnett: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.4% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%

Country of birth

84.1% Australia ◂ +42.9 pts 41.2%
2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.9% Australian ◂ +5.7 pts 41.2%
40.5% English ◂ +5.2 pts 35.3%
10.4% Scottish ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Irish ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% German ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

2.5% 6th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
0.2% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

90.5% English only ◂ +25.8 pts 64.7%
0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

44.5% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.5%

Religious affiliation

45.9% Christianity ◂ +4.7 pts 41.2%
44.5% No religion ◂ +44.5 pts 0.0%
8.9% Not stated +32.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

41.2% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
8.8% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
9 88th pct —
3.26 72nd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +11 more in Gladstone Hinterland
11 29th pct 0 0th pct
1,330 47th pct —
148 15th pct —
946 17th pct —

Highest year of school

30.2% Year 10 +25.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
41.2% Year 12 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% Year 9 or below +22.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.9% Year 11 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

49.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +49.5 pts 0.0%
11.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.6% Engineering & related ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
13.8% Management & commerce ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
7.5% Education ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Society & culture ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Architecture & building ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Creative arts ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +$351 higher in Gladstone Hinterland gap widening
$801 49th pct $450 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $719
  • First area, 2021: $801
  • Second area, 2011: $289
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +$1,112 higher in Gladstone Hinterland gap widening
$1,986 65th pct $874 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,762
  • First area, 2021: $1,986
  • Second area, 2011: $1,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,399
  • Second area, 2021: $874
Family income in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +$1,077 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
$2,202 58th pct $1,125 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,992
  • First area, 2021: $2,202
  • Second area, 2011: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
15.0% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
23.5% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%

Household income distribution

29.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
21.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
13.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
11.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

25.3% $650–$1,499 +14.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
39.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.3 pts 30.0%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

25.2% 31st pct —
7.9% 38th pct —
4.8% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Mental health +15.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
7.9% Arthritis ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% Asthma ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% Other condition ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Diabetes ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% Heart disease ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.3% None ◂ +23.1 pts 41.2%
17.4% One condition +6.1 pts ▸ 23.5%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

17.5% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
12.2% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
32.7% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
3.2% 60th pct —
26.1% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +627 larger in Gladstone Hinterland
627 86th pct 0 0th pct
17 yrs 0th pct —
35.3% 29th pct —
14.4% 74th pct —
$646 52nd pct —
$2,005 68th pct —
3.7% 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +0.5 larger in Gladstone Hinterland
2.8 79th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
11.2% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
16.7% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Family composition

27.4% Couples without children +39.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
61.0% Couples with children ◂ +11.0 pts 50.0%
11.2% One-parent families ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.8% 2 people +38.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
18.1% 4 people ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
15.0% 3 people ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% 5 people ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
5.4% 6 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +$215 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
$290 24th pct $75 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $240
  • First area, 2021: $290
  • Second area, 2021: $75
$1,885 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $1,885
  • Second area, 2011: $2,600
People / bedroom in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +0.10 higher in North Burnett
0.80 29th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
19.1% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
31.3% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
93.6% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 94.8%
  • First area, 2021: 93.6%
85.7% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 84.7%
  • First area, 2021: 85.7%

How homes are owned or rented

31.3% Owned outright +43.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
45.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +45.2 pts 0.0%
19.1% Rented ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Not stated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other tenure ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.6% Separate house +6.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other dwelling ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
31.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% 5 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
3.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

1.5% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
6.2% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
0.6% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

67.8% Car (driver) +65.5 pts ▸ 133.3%
6.2% Worked at home +127.1 pts ▸ 133.3%
4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.5% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.9% 2 vehicles +58.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
20.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
1.5% No vehicle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

32.6% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
7.4% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%

Jobs & Industry

5.5% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
62.5% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 64.2%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
65.6% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 67.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%

Industries people work in

3.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +96.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.8% Manufacturing ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
12.3% Construction ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Education & training ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Retail trade ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Mining ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Professional & technical ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.6% Managers +122.8 pts ▸ 133.3%
23.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
11.9% Labourers ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.8% Professionals ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Community & personal service ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.2% Sales workers ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

3 29th pct —
4 36th pct —
8 71st pct —
1 0th pct —
947 29th pct —
ERP in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +12,261 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
12,274 59th pct 13 0th pct
5.2% 56th pct —
Businesses in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +928 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
931 51st pct 3 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +17 higher in North Burnett
709 34th pct 726 36th pct
Max temp in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +0.9 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
28.8 89th pct 27.9 87th pct
Min temp in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +1.6 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
16.8 88th pct 15.2 82nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +0.9 higher in Gladstone Hinterland
0.9 3rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +1.1 more in Gladstone Hinterland
1.1 5th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +12.8 pts higher in Gladstone Hinterland
12.8% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +12.0 pts higher in Gladstone Hinterland
12.0% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +22.5 pts higher in Gladstone Hinterland
22.5% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +27.8 pts higher in Gladstone Hinterland
27.8% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +11.4 pts higher in Gladstone Hinterland
11.4% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +49.0 more in North Burnett
9.8 22nd pct 58.8 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett even
0 2nd pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Gladstone Hinterlandin North Burnett +11.7 pts higher in North Burnett
7.5% 77th pct 19.2% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gladstone Hinterland vs North Burnett [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/308051535/gladstone-hinterland/vs/319021510/north-burnett