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Bilyana vs Murrigal

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.3 km apart · Bilyana profile · Murrigal profile

Bilyana Murrigal

Bilyana and Murrigal are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland with very different populations. Bilyana is far older, with a typical resident aged 54 compared to 39 in Murrigal, and a much higher share of people aged 65 and over (28.9% versus 16.0%). These differences extend to income and health, as typical weekly household incomes are far higher in Murrigal ($1,718) than in Bilyana ($1,016). Bilyana also has a far higher rate of people with long-term health conditions (29.5% compared to 17.9%) and a far higher unemployment rate (10.4% versus 0.0%).

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no public transport or amenities within a 15-minute walk. They share a similar proportion of people born overseas, around 8%. However, the gap in typical household income between the two is widening, with Murrigal moving further ahead of Bilyana. While Bilyana has a far higher typical income for First Nations households ($1,875 versus $725), Murrigal has a much higher share of children under 15 (20.8% versus 12.6%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Bilyana Unemployment: 10.4 pts higher in Bilyana Personal income: $362 higher in Murrigal Household income: $702 higher in Murrigal Unpaid carers: 10.9 pts higher in Bilyana

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bilyanain Murrigal +84 larger in Bilyana gap steady
190 52nd pct 106 43rd pct
Median age in Bilyanain Murrigal +15 yrs older in Bilyana gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Bilyanain Murrigal +5.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
5.3% 74th pct 10.4% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Bilyanain Murrigal +12.9 pts higher in Bilyana gap widening
28.9% 85th pct 16.0% 38th pct
Under 15 in Bilyanain Murrigal +8.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
12.6% 25th pct 20.8% 74th pct
De facto in Bilyanain Murrigal +13.2 pts higher in Murrigal gap widening
15.2% 72nd pct 28.4% 98th pct

Age structure

35.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.1 pts 22.6%
28.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.9 pts 16.0%
12.6% Children (0–14) +8.1 pts ▸ 20.8%
14.2% Young adults (25–44) +5.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +4.0 pts ▸ 15.1%

Marital status

43.5% Married +2.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
29.2% Never married +6.7 pts ▸ 35.9%
13.0% Divorced ◂ +7.9 pts 5.1%
5.0% Widowed +1.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.6% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bilyana Murrigal

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bilyanain Murrigal +0.6 pts higher in Murrigal gap steady
7.9% 33rd pct 8.5% 36th pct

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +6.4 pts 73.6%
2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines 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

36.8% Australian even 36.8%
30.5% English ◂ +6.9 pts 23.6%
7.9% Italian +9.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
15.3% Irish ◂ +6.8 pts 8.5%
14.2% Scottish ◂ +3.8 pts 10.4%
8.4% German +0.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.2% Dutch ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bilyanain Murrigal +2.6 pts higher in Bilyana gap steady
2.6% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bilyanain Murrigal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.4% English only ◂ +5.4 pts 83.0%
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

No religion in Bilyanain Murrigal +12.8 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
45.8% 67th pct 33.0% 29th pct

Religious affiliation

41.6% Christianity +8.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.8% No religion ◂ +12.8 pts 33.0%
9.5% Not stated +13.2 pts ▸ 22.6%
3.2% Buddhism ◂ +3.2 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 Bilyanain Murrigal +9.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
28.2% 11th pct 37.3% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in Bilyanain Murrigal +2.5 pts higher in Bilyana gap steady
2.5% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bilyanain Murrigal +1 more in Murrigal
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Bilyanain Murrigal
— 30 10th pct
ICSEA in Bilyanain Murrigal
— 799 6th pct

Highest year of school

28.2% Year 12 +9.1 pts ▸ 37.3%
31.3% Year 10 +2.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
9.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 4.0%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV +23.7 pts ▸ 60.5%
12.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 11.6%
4.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.8% Engineering & related +16.4 pts ▸ 30.2%
12.6% Architecture & building ◂ +5.7 pts 7.0%
11.5% Management & commerce ◂ +4.5 pts 7.0%
6.9% Health +0.1 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.6% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Creative arts ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bilyanain Murrigal +$362 higher in Murrigal gap widening
$482 11th pct $844 65th pct
Household income in Bilyanain Murrigal +$702 higher in Murrigal gap widening
$1,016 14th pct $1,718 61st pct
Family income in Bilyanain Murrigal +$620 higher in Murrigal gap widening
$1,171 11th pct $1,791 43rd pct
High earners in Bilyanain Murrigal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bilyanain Murrigal +11.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 34th pct

Household income distribution

20.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
27.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.6 pts 13.9%
18.8% Under $650 ◂ +4.9 pts 13.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

61.5% Under $650 ◂ +16.6 pts 44.9%
29.2% $650–$1,499 +4.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bilyanain Murrigal +11.5 pts higher in Bilyana
29.5% 53rd pct 17.9% 11th pct
Mental health in Bilyanain Murrigal +5.3 pts higher in Bilyana
5.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bilyanain Murrigal +4.1 pts higher in Bilyana gap widening
7.9% 80th pct 3.8% 40th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 5.7%
10.5% Other condition ◂ +7.7 pts 2.8%
6.8% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.7% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.3% Asthma ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
5.3% Cancer ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Mental health ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Stroke ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.4% None ◂ +2.8 pts 55.7%
15.3% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 15.1%
7.4% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 2.8%
6.3% Three or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.2 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
18.0% 50th pct 19.2% 56th pct
Unpaid carers in Bilyanain Murrigal +10.9 pts higher in Bilyana gap steady
21.1% 91st pct 10.3% 27th pct
Unpaid child care in Bilyanain Murrigal +12.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
18.6% 22nd pct 30.8% 76th pct
Defence service in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.6 pts higher in Murrigal
2.4% 46th pct 4.0% 72nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Bilyanain Murrigal +8.8 pts higher in Bilyana gap widening
25.5% 58th pct 16.7% 14th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bilyanain Murrigal +1 larger in Murrigal
10 59th pct 11 60th pct
Median age in Bilyanain Murrigal +18 yrs older in Bilyana
32 yrs 69th pct 14 yrs 10th pct
Median income in Bilyanain Murrigal
$524 36th pct —
Household income in Bilyanain Murrigal +$1,150 higher in Bilyana
$1,875 57th pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bilyanain Murrigal +0.5 larger in Murrigal gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.3 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
11.2% 52nd pct 12.5% 60th pct
Living alone in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.5 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
23.8% 50th pct 22.2% 45th pct

Family composition

39.6% Couples with children +16.7 pts ▸ 56.3%
48.5% Couples without children ◂ +21.0 pts 27.5%
11.2% One-parent families +1.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.3% 2 people +2.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
23.8% 1 person ◂ +1.5 pts 22.2%
13.8% 3 people ◂ +5.4 pts 8.3%
8.8% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
3.8% 5 people +4.6 pts ▸ 8.3%
3.8% 6 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 8.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bilyanain Murrigal +$60 higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
$200 25th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Bilyanain Murrigal +$154 higher in Murrigal gap widening
$1,083 18th pct $1,237 26th pct
People / bedroom in Bilyanain Murrigal even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.7 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
10.0% 27th pct 8.3% 21st pct
Owned outright in Bilyanain Murrigal +8.6 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
47.5% 69th pct 38.9% 43rd pct
Separate houses in Bilyanain Murrigal +7.5 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
92.5% 38th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bilyanain Murrigal +5.1 pts higher in Murrigal gap narrowing
58.8% 13th pct 63.9% 18th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.5% Owned outright ◂ +8.6 pts 38.9%
27.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.6 pts 13.9%
5.0% Other tenure +17.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
10.0% Rented ◂ +1.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.5% Separate house +7.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.0% Other dwelling ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

35.0% 3 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
25.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 8.3%
16.3% 4 bedrooms +8.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.9 pts 11.1%
7.5% 5 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +266.7 pts ▸ 266.7%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.5% $1,000–$1,799 +54.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bilyanain Murrigal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bilyanain Murrigal +5.4 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
12.0% 34th pct 6.7% 14th pct
PT commute in Bilyanain Murrigal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.8% Car (driver) ◂ +4.5 pts 53.3%
15.7% Walked ◂ +2.3 pts 13.3%
12.0% Worked at home ◂ +5.4 pts 6.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.8 pts 22.2%
26.3% 1 vehicle +4.3 pts ▸ 30.6%
16.3% 3 vehicles +8.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.5% 4 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bilyanain Murrigal +2.0 pts higher in Bilyana gap narrowing
23.8% 25th pct 21.7% 20th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bilyanain Murrigal +10.4 pts higher in Bilyana gap widening
10.4% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.9 pts higher in Bilyana gap widening
59.6% 46th pct 57.7% 40th pct
Full-time in Bilyanain Murrigal +14.7 pts higher in Murrigal gap widening
54.2% 30th pct 68.9% 87th pct

Industries people work in

45.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
6.0% Manufacturing +9.5 pts ▸ 15.6%
8.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Other services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Education & training ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.3% Technicians & trades +13.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
24.1% Labourers +2.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
22.9% Managers ◂ +0.7 pts 22.2%
15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Machinery operators & drivers +2.5 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Professionals +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
3.6% Clerical & administrative +3.1 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 15th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bilyanain Murrigal +3.7 pts higher in Bilyana
3.7% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bilyanain Murrigal +10.5 more in Bilyana
10.5 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bilyanain Murrigal even
0 8th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Bilyanain Murrigal +1.5 pts higher in Bilyana
4.7% 39th pct 3.2% 16th pct

Compare Bilyana with nearby areas

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Compare Murrigal with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bilyana vs Murrigal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30253/bilyana/vs/SAL32087/murrigal