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Woodenbong vs Burnett Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Woodenbong profile · Burnett Creek profile

Woodenbong Burnett Creek

Woodenbong and Burnett Creek are nearby areas with very different profiles. Woodenbong is a very walkable place where about 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries. In contrast, Burnett Creek is car-dependent, with no such amenities within walking distance. There is a sharp contrast in wealth; the typical weekly household income in Burnett Creek is $2,250, far higher than the $929 seen in Woodenbong. This is reflected in home loans, which are typically $6,000 a month in Burnett Creek compared to just $997 in Woodenbong.

Both areas share a similar home density, with a typical of 2.0 people per home. They are also both home to older populations, though residents in Burnett Creek are noticeably older at 59 compared to 55 in Woodenbong. While Woodenbong has more public transport options and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, both areas remain small, with Burnett Creek being sparsely populated.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +374 larger in Woodenbong gap steady
390 61st pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 477
  • First area, 2016: 381
  • First area, 2021: 390
  • Second area, 2016: 11
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +4 yrs older in Burnett Creek gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
5.6% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
33.1% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.1%
12.8% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
7.7% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%

Age structure

33.1% Seniors (65+) +35.7 pts ▸ 68.8%
32.8% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
12.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.3% Married +14.4 pts ▸ 68.8%
24.9% Never married +25.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.4% Divorced ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Woodenbong Burnett Creek

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

  • 85+ in Woodenbong: 0.8% males, 0.8% females; 85+ in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Woodenbong: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 80–84 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Woodenbong: 0.8% males, 2.6% females; 75–79 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Woodenbong: 6.5% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Woodenbong: 5.7% males, 5.5% females; 65–69 in Burnett Creek: 30.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Woodenbong: 5.5% males, 7.3% females; 60–64 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Woodenbong: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Burnett Creek: 40.0% males, 30.0% females
  • 50–54 in Woodenbong: 3.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Woodenbong: 3.1% males, 4.2% females; 45–49 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Woodenbong: 1.0% males, 2.1% females; 40–44 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Woodenbong: 1.8% males, 2.1% females; 35–39 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Woodenbong: 2.6% males, 1.8% females; 30–34 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Woodenbong: 2.9% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Woodenbong: 1.6% males, 1.0% females; 20–24 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Woodenbong: 1.6% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Woodenbong: 3.1% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Woodenbong: 2.6% males, 1.8% females; 5–9 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Woodenbong: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 0–4 in Burnett Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

9.0% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%

Country of birth

79.0% Australia ◂ +10.2 pts 68.8%
2.8% England ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.1% English +44.4 pts ▸ 87.5%
34.6% Australian ◂ +9.6 pts 25.0%
11.5% Scottish +19.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
9.5% Irish ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.4% German ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

4.4% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.9% English only +14.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

31.3% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%

Religious affiliation

51.3% Christianity ◂ +13.8 pts 37.5%
31.3% No religion ◂ +6.3 pts 25.0%
15.1% Not stated ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Islam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.5% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
8.9% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
20.00 88th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +1 more in Woodenbong
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
159 33rd pct —
848 9th pct —

Highest year of school

33.5% Year 12 +29.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
32.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.0 pts 25.0%
16.6% Year 9 or below +14.6 pts ▸ 31.3%
3.4% Year 11 +15.4 pts ▸ 18.8%

Highest qualification level

30.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
14.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.4% Education +49.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
12.5% Engineering & related +17.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.5% Health ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Society & culture ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Creative arts ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +$62 higher in Burnett Creek gap narrowing
$542 17th pct $604 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: $390
  • First area, 2016: $490
  • First area, 2021: $542
  • Second area, 2016: $341
  • Second area, 2021: $604
Household income in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +$1,321 higher in Burnett Creek gap widening
$929 11th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $739
  • First area, 2016: $861
  • First area, 2021: $929
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +$125 higher in Woodenbong gap narrowing
$1,312 15th pct $1,187 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,044
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
6.2% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
High-income homes in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek
8.6% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%

Household income distribution

43.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.7 pts 0.0%
30.5% Under $650 ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
13.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.8% Under $650 +3.4 pts ▸ 56.3%
28.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% $3,000 or more +17.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

34.4% 75th pct —
7.7% 46th pct —
8.7% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.4% Diabetes +19.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
10.3% Asthma +8.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
7.7% Mental health +11.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
12.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Lung condition ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.2% None +0.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.5% One condition +22.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
3.1% Three or more +28.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

24.9% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.5%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
15.4% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid child care in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek
18.1% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
5.6% 86th pct —
23.7% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 38.0%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +22 larger in Woodenbong
22 70th pct 0 0th pct
42 yrs 80th pct —
$724 58th pct —
$1,562 45th pct —
Indigenous language in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek
13.6% 85th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
15.8% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
35.6% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.3%
  • First area, 2016: 34.1%
  • First area, 2021: 35.6%

Family composition

49.4% Couples without children +50.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.0% Couples with children ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other families ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.1% 2 people +36.9 pts ▸ 80.0%
35.6% 1 person ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% 3 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.2% 4 people ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% 5 people ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $165
  • First area, 2016: $175
  • First area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +$5,003 higher in Burnett Creek
$997 14th pct $6,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $867
  • First area, 2016: $867
  • First area, 2021: $997
  • Second area, 2021: $6,000
People / bedroom in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +0.10 higher in Burnett Creek gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
21.8% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
48.9% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 42.5%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
92.0% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.7%
  • First area, 2016: 95.8%
  • First area, 2021: 92.0%
63.8% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 76.1%
  • First area, 2016: 72.5%
  • First area, 2021: 63.8%

How homes are owned or rented

48.9% Owned outright +91.1 pts ▸ 140.0%
25.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
21.8% Rented ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other tenure ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.0% Separate house +8.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.2% Other dwelling ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.7% 3 bedrooms +40.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
20.7% 2 bedrooms +39.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.0% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
9.5% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +6 more in Woodenbong
6 76th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +15.38 more in Woodenbong
15.38 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +107.7 more in Woodenbong
107.7 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +1 more in Woodenbong
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
48 78th pct —
— 104 71st pct
— 0 0th pct
— 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.7% Car (driver) ◂ +30.7 pts 23.1%
9.5% Worked at home +28.9 pts ▸ 38.5%
17.0% Walked ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
2.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.9% 2 vehicles +64.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.9% 1 vehicle +21.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
12.6% 3 vehicles +47.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
6.0% No vehicle ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% 4 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

23.7% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.3% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
45.1% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.2%
  • First area, 2016: 48.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.1%
50.3% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 61.9%
  • First area, 2016: 57.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.3%

Industries people work in

4.8% Accommodation & food +26.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.4% Education & training +12.4 pts ▸ 30.8%
10.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
19.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
12.2% Construction ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Professional & technical ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Manufacturing ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Administrative & support ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.6% Managers +53.6 pts ▸ 69.2%
15.6% Professionals +15.1 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.4% Labourers ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
15.6% Community & personal service ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Sales workers ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +6.3 higher in Woodenbong
6.3 90th pct 0.0 19th pct
Types ≤15 min in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +6.4 more in Woodenbong
6.4 91st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
80.3% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +80.6 pts higher in Woodenbong
80.6% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +79.8 pts higher in Woodenbong
79.8% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
80.3% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
80.3% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +80.3 pts higher in Woodenbong
80.3% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +383.7 more in Burnett Creek
53.8 83rd pct 437.5 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +1 higher in Woodenbong
1 56th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Woodenbongin Burnett Creek +15.8 pts higher in Burnett Creek
6.4% 58th pct 22.2% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Woodenbong vs Burnett Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL14400/woodenbong/vs/SAL30448/burnett-creek