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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 54 km apart · Burleigh profile · Cambridge profile

Burleigh Cambridge

Burleigh and Cambridge (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas located about 54 km apart in Queensland. There are notable differences in their residents' finances and ages; typical weekly household income is well higher in Cambridge (Qld) at $2,874 compared to $1,874 in Burleigh. Residents are also noticeably older in Cambridge (Qld), where the typical age is 46, while Burleigh is 41. Burleigh also has more people per bedroom, with a typical figure of 0.80 compared to 0.60 in Cambridge (Qld).

Both areas are completely car-dependent and have almost identical home sizes, with about 2.6 or 2.7 people per home. This lack of local infrastructure is a shared trait, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. This level of isolation is consistent across both places, with neither reporting any public transport stops or routes.

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Where they differ most

Population: 38 larger in Burleigh Family income: $1,062 higher in Cambridge Household income: $1,000 higher in Cambridge Personal income: $409 higher in Cambridge People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Burleigh

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burleighin Cambridge +38 larger in Burleigh gap widening
52 29th pct 14 10th pct
Median age in Burleighin Cambridge +5 yrs older in Cambridge gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Burleighin Cambridge
15.4% 35th pct —
Under 15 in Burleighin Cambridge
7.7% 12th pct —
De facto in Burleighin Cambridge
25.6% 95th pct —

Age structure

38.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
15.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.9% Married ◂ +1.5 pts 45.5%
34.7% Never married ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Burleighin Cambridge
7.7% 32nd pct —

Country of birth

75.0% Australia +25.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

40.4% English +9.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.9% Australian +1.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.7% Irish ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Scottish ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

78.8% English only +21.2 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

No religion in Burleighin Cambridge
23.1% 12th pct —

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
23.1% No religion +12.6 pts ▸ 35.7%
21.2% Not stated ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
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 Burleighin Cambridge
55.1% 72nd pct —
Bachelor+ in Burleighin Cambridge
6.1% 15th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Burleighin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.1% Year 12 ◂ +18.7 pts 36.4%
8.2% Year 10 +46.4 pts ▸ 54.5%
8.2% Year 11 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

24.0% Certificate III / IV +26.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Health ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Burleighin Cambridge +$409 higher in Cambridge gap widening
$966 79th pct $1,375 95th pct
Household income in Burleighin Cambridge +$1,000 higher in Cambridge gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $2,874 95th pct
Family income in Burleighin Cambridge +$1,062 higher in Cambridge gap steady
$1,812 45th pct $2,874 89th pct
High earners in Burleighin Cambridge
8.2% 51st pct —

Personal income distribution

20.4% $650–$1,499 +16.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
18.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Under $650 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Burleighin Cambridge
26.9% 40th pct —
Mental health in Burleighin Cambridge
5.8% 28th pct —
Needs assistance in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Mental health ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None +13.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
15.4% One condition +13.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Burleighin Cambridge
20.4% 61st pct —
Unpaid carers in Burleighin Cambridge
10.2% 27th pct —
Unpaid child care in Burleighin Cambridge
20.4% 27th pct —
Defence service in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Burleighin Cambridge
18.4% 20th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Burleighin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Burleighin Cambridge
53 yrs 89th pct —
Median income in Burleighin Cambridge
$1,875 94th pct —
Household income in Burleighin Cambridge
$2,499 79th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Burleighin Cambridge +0.1 larger in Cambridge gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

48.3% Couples without children +18.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
58.6% Couples with children ◂ +58.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burleighin Cambridge
$400 82nd pct —
Mortgage in Burleighin Cambridge
$2,750 90th pct —
People / bedroom in Burleighin Cambridge +0.20 higher in Burleigh gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Burleighin Cambridge
34.4% 86th pct —
PT commute in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Burleighin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Burleighin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

28.1% Car (driver) +8.2 pts ▸ 36.4%
34.4% Worked at home ◂ +7.1 pts 27.3%
18.8% Walked ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Burleighin Cambridge
43.4% 86th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Burleighin Cambridge
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Burleighin Cambridge
69.4% 79th pct —
Full-time in Burleighin Cambridge
75.0% 92nd pct —

Industries people work in

93.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.1% Labourers +44.6 pts ▸ 72.7%
43.8% Managers ◂ +7.4 pts 36.4%
18.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Burleighin Cambridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Burleighin Cambridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Burleighin Cambridge +0.6 pts higher in Burleigh
2.7% 8th pct 2.1% 0th pct

Compare Burleigh with nearby areas

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Compare Cambridge with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burleigh vs Cambridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30444/burleigh/vs/SAL30497/cambridge