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Beeron vs Boynewood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 31 km apart · Beeron profile · Boynewood profile

Beeron Boynewood

Boynewood and Beeron are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Beeron is much younger, with 52.9% of its people being children under 15, compared to 21.7% in Boynewood. Boynewood has a more diverse population, with 15.2% born overseas and 12.3% using a language other than English at home, while Beeron has no residents in either category. Boynewood is also older, with 18.1% of people aged 65 and over, whereas Beeron has none.

Both areas share very similar weekly typical household incomes, around $2,200. They are also both car-dependent, with almost no homes within walking distance of public transport or shops. While Boynewood has a higher share of people who have finished Year 12, both areas sit well below the national figure for school completions. In Beeron, 75% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far higher than the 39.8% in Boynewood.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beeronin Boynewood +104 larger in Boynewood gap narrowing
34 21st pct 138 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 34
  • Second area, 2011: 555
  • Second area, 2016: 172
  • Second area, 2021: 138
Median age in Beeronin Boynewood +7 yrs older in Boynewood gap narrowing
32 yrs 9th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Beeronin Boynewood +6.5 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Aged 65+ in Beeronin Boynewood +18.1 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 18.1% 47th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
Under 15 in Beeronin Boynewood +31.2 pts higher in Beeron
52.9% 100th pct 21.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 52.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
24.7% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.7%

Age structure

52.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +31.2 pts 21.7%
38.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 36.2%
8.8% Older adults (45–64) +16.5 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Marital status

47.4% Married +10.8 pts ▸ 58.2%
47.4% Never married ◂ +23.7 pts 23.6%
0.0% Divorced +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beeron Boynewood

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

  • 85+ in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Boynewood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Boynewood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Boynewood: 6.5% males, 2.9% females
  • 70–74 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Boynewood: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Boynewood: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 60–64 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Boynewood: 5.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Boynewood: 3.6% males, 6.5% females
  • 50–54 in Beeron: 10.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Boynewood: 3.6% males, 6.5% females
  • 45–49 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Boynewood: 3.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Boynewood: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 10.0% females; 35–39 in Boynewood: 7.2% males, 4.3% females
  • 30–34 in Beeron: 30.0% males, 16.7% females; 30–34 in Boynewood: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 25–29 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Boynewood: 5.8% males, 5.1% females
  • 20–24 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Boynewood: 4.3% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Boynewood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Beeron: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Boynewood: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 5–9 in Beeron: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Boynewood: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Beeron: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Boynewood: 2.9% males, 4.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beeronin Boynewood +15.2 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Country of birth

67.6% Australia ◂ +5.3 pts 62.3%
0.0% Philippines +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% New Zealand +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% South Africa +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% England even 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%

Ancestry

50.0% Australian ◂ +11.6 pts 38.4%
17.6% English +13.5 pts ▸ 31.2%
20.6% Scottish ◂ +7.5 pts 13.0%
14.7% Irish ◂ +8.2 pts 6.5%
0.0% German +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Filipino +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
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

Other language in Beeronin Boynewood +12.3 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 12.3% 79th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Limited English in Beeronin Boynewood +5.8 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Language used at home

82.4% English only ◂ +17.1 pts 65.2%
0.0% Tagalog +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
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 Beeronin Boynewood +34.9 pts higher in Beeron
55.9% 89th pct 21.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%

Religious affiliation

55.9% No religion ◂ +34.9 pts 21.0%
20.6% Christianity +33.0 pts ▸ 53.6%
20.6% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Islam even 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

Year 12 in Beeronin Boynewood +10.4 pts higher in Boynewood
25.0% 8th pct 35.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
17.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Schools/1k kids in Beeronin Boynewood
33.33 96th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Beeronin Boynewood +2 more in Boynewood
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
113 28th pct
941 22nd pct

Highest year of school

25.0% Year 12 +10.4 pts ▸ 35.4%
35.0% Year 10 ◂ +13.8 pts 21.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Year 11 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Highest qualification level

18.8% Certificate III / IV +12.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.8 pts 13.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +11.8 pts 13.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Education +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Health +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
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 Beeronin Boynewood +$77 higher in Beeron gap narrowing
$1,124 88th pct $1,047 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2011: $601
  • Second area, 2016: $860
  • Second area, 2021: $1,047
Household income in Beeronin Boynewood +$63 higher in Beeron gap narrowing
$2,250 86th pct $2,187 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $955
  • Second area, 2016: $1,410
  • Second area, 2021: $2,187
Family income in Beeronin Boynewood +$465 higher in Beeron gap widening
$2,750 88th pct $2,285 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $1,201
  • Second area, 2016: $1,449
  • Second area, 2021: $2,285
High earners in Beeronin Boynewood
13.6% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
High-income homes in Beeronin Boynewood
7.9% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Under $650 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

21.1% $650–$1,499 +9.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% Under $650 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beeronin Boynewood +19.6 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 19.6% 13th pct
Mental health in Beeronin Boynewood +4.6 pts higher in Beeron
14.7% 91st pct 10.1% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.7% Mental health ◂ +4.6 pts 10.1%
0.0% Arthritis +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Cancer +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Other condition +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None ◂ +0.1 pts 58.7%
0.0% One condition +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Two conditions +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Beeronin Boynewood
25.5% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Unpaid carers in Beeronin Boynewood
4.5% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Unpaid child care in Beeronin Boynewood
21.8% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
Defence service in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Beeronin Boynewood
15.5% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Beeronin Boynewood +9 larger in Boynewood
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
32 yrs 69th pct
Median income in Beeronin Boynewood
$725 58th pct
Household income in Beeronin Boynewood
$1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Beeronin Boynewood +0.3 larger in Beeron gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
5.6% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Living alone in Beeronin Boynewood
26.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%

Family composition

82.4% Couples with children ◂ +29.5 pts 52.8%
23.5% Couples without children +19.2 pts ▸ 42.7%
0.0% One-parent families +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
30.0% 1 person ◂ +3.7 pts 26.3%
0.0% 4 people +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% 5 people +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$210 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $90
  • Second area, 2016: $100
  • Second area, 2021: $210
Mortgage in Beeronin Boynewood +$715 higher in Boynewood gap narrowing
$650 5th pct $1,365 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,080
  • First area, 2021: $650
  • Second area, 2011: $1,150
  • Second area, 2016: $1,325
  • Second area, 2021: $1,365
People / bedroom in Beeronin Boynewood +0.30 higher in Boynewood gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
18.4% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
Owned outright in Beeronin Boynewood
39.5% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.5%
Separate houses in Beeronin Boynewood
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Beeronin Boynewood
78.9% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 71.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.9%

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned outright +9.5 pts ▸ 39.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Rented +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Other tenure +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

30.0% 3 bedrooms +27.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Beeronin Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
10.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
PT stops in Beeronin Boynewood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beeronin Boynewood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Car (driver) +31.1 pts ▸ 73.9%
42.9% Worked at home ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bus +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Walked +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

90.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +33.6 pts 56.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% 4 or more +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beeronin Boynewood +35.2 pts higher in Beeron
75.0% 100th pct 39.8% 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: 75.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
Recent arrivals in Beeronin Boynewood
23.8% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Beeronin Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Beeronin Boynewood
64.5% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.5%
78.3% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.3%

Industries people work in

71.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.6 pts 47.8%
21.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.1 pts 4.3%
0.0% Mining +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Construction +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.6% Labourers ◂ +1.0 pts 27.5%
21.4% Managers +4.7 pts ▸ 26.1%
21.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.7 pts 8.7%
0.0% Professionals +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Sales workers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Beeronin Boynewood +0.1 higher in Boynewood
0.0 0th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beeronin Boynewood +0.1 more in Boynewood
0.0 0th pct 0.1 35th pct
15-min city in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beeronin Boynewood +5.5 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 5.5% 59th pct
Walk to a park in Beeronin Boynewood +0.7 pts higher in Boynewood
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 32nd pct
Walk to health in Beeronin Boynewood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beeronin Boynewood +22.2 more in Beeron
29.4 72nd pct 7.2 35th pct
Intersections/km² in Beeronin Boynewood +1 higher in Boynewood
0 3rd pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Beeronin Boynewood +2.7 pts higher in Beeron
6.9% 62nd pct 4.2% 32nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beeron vs Boynewood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30204/beeron/vs/SAL30350/boynewood