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Burleigh vs Saxby

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 61 km apart · Burleigh profile · Saxby profile

Burleigh Saxby

Burleigh and Saxby are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Burleigh is much older, with a typical resident aged 41 compared to just 24 in Saxby. There are also significant differences in family life and cost; Burleigh has far more couples without children and a typical weekly rent of $400, while Saxby has many more one-parent families and a typical rent of only $100. Burleigh is also more likely to have residents with a long-term health condition (26.9%) and those who identify as having no religion (23.1%), whereas Saxby reports 0.0% for both.

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly household income of around $1,875. They also have an identical 0.0% unemployment rate and no residents who use a language other than English at home. While Burleigh has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (6.1% versus 0.0%), Saxby has a much higher proportion of people who have completed Year 12.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burleighin Saxby +17 larger in Burleigh gap narrowing
52 29th pct 35 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 44
  • First area, 2021: 52
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 35
Median age in Burleighin Saxby +17 yrs older in Burleigh gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 24 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 24 yrs
First Nations in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Burleighin Saxby +15.4 pts higher in Burleigh
15.4% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Burleighin Saxby +9.5 pts higher in Saxby
7.7% 12th pct 17.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
De facto in Burleighin Saxby +9.6 pts higher in Burleigh
25.6% 95th pct 16.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Age structure

38.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.2 pts 14.3%
7.7% Youth (15–24) +26.6 pts ▸ 34.3%
30.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Children (0–14) +9.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
15.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

34.7% Never married +23.9 pts ▸ 58.6%
46.9% Married ◂ +12.5 pts 34.5%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Burleigh Saxby

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

  • 85+ in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Burleigh: 9.3% males, 9.3% females; 65–69 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Burleigh: 18.5% males, 7.4% females; 60–64 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 13.0% females; 55–59 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 12.5% females
  • 35–39 in Burleigh: 5.6% males, 5.6% females; 35–39 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 5.6% females; 30–34 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 7.4% females; 25–29 in Saxby: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Burleigh: 7.4% males, 5.6% females; 20–24 in Saxby: 15.6% males, 12.5% females
  • 15–19 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Saxby: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 5.6% females; 5–9 in Saxby: 0.0% males, 18.8% females
  • 0–4 in Burleigh: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Saxby: 9.4% males, 9.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Burleighin Saxby +6.6 pts higher in Saxby
7.7% 32nd pct 14.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Country of birth

75.0% Australia +13.6 pts ▸ 88.6%
0.0% England +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
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

26.9% Australian +30.2 pts ▸ 57.1%
40.4% English +5.3 pts ▸ 45.7%
7.7% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.7% Irish ◂ +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 Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

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 Saxby +23.1 pts higher in Burleigh
23.1% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +38.6 pts ▸ 88.6%
23.1% No religion ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
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 Saxby +13.9 pts higher in Saxby
55.1% 72nd pct 69.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.9%
  • First area, 2021: 55.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.0%
Bachelor+ in Burleighin Saxby +6.1 pts higher in Burleigh
6.1% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Burleighin Saxby even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.1% Year 12 +13.9 pts ▸ 69.0%
8.2% Year 10 +5.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
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 +39.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
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

16.0% Agriculture & environment +38.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Society & culture +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
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% Engineering & related 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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Burleighin Saxby +$126 higher in Burleigh gap narrowing
$966 79th pct $840 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: $487
  • First area, 2021: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $840
Household income in Burleighin Saxby even
$1,874 69th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Burleighin Saxby +$63 higher in Burleigh
$1,812 45th pct $1,749 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
High earners in Burleighin Saxby +8.2 pts higher in Burleigh
8.2% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

58.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
23.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

20.4% $650–$1,499 +45.1 pts ▸ 65.5%
18.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Under $650 +5.0 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Burleighin Saxby +26.9 pts higher in Burleigh
26.9% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Burleighin Saxby +5.8 pts higher in Burleigh
5.8% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 14.3%
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 +39.5 pts ▸ 97.1%
15.4% One condition ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Burleighin Saxby +34.8 pts higher in Saxby
20.4% 61st pct 55.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.2%
Unpaid carers in Burleighin Saxby +10.2 pts higher in Burleigh
10.2% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Burleighin Saxby +6.6 pts higher in Burleigh
20.4% 27th pct 13.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Defence service in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Burleighin Saxby +5.8 pts higher in Saxby
18.4% 20th pct 24.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Burleighin Saxby +2.5 larger in Saxby
2.6 57th pct 5.1 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1
One-parent in Burleighin Saxby +27.3 pts higher in Saxby
0.0% 0th pct 27.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

Family composition

58.6% Couples with children ◂ +17.7 pts 40.9%
48.3% Couples without children ◂ +48.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 5 people +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% 6 or more +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
52.9% 2 people ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
47.1% 4 people ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
29.4% 1 person ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% 3 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burleighin Saxby +$300 higher in Burleigh
$400 82nd pct $100 6th pct
$2,750 90th pct
People / bedroom in Burleighin Saxby +0.40 higher in Saxby gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.20 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.20

How homes are owned or rented

35.3% Owned outright +24.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Rented +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
41.2% Other tenure ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
17.6% Not stated ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +20.0 pts 80.0%
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

41.2% 3 bedrooms +38.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
35.3% 5 or more +24.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Burleighin Saxby +1.0 pts higher in Burleigh
34.4% 86th pct 33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
PT commute in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Burleighin Saxby even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Burleighin Saxby even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Burleighin Saxby even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

34.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.0 pts 33.3%
18.8% Walked +14.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.1% Car (driver) ◂ +5.9 pts 22.2%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

78.6% 4 or more ◂ +34.1 pts 44.4%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
35.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
28.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Burleighin Saxby +24.3 pts higher in Saxby
43.4% 86th pct 67.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Burleighin Saxby +23.7 pts higher in Saxby
69.4% 79th pct 93.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.7%
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.1%
Full-time in Burleighin Saxby +17.6 pts higher in Saxby
75.0% 92nd pct 92.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.7%
  • First area, 2021: 75.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.6%

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 +16.3 pts ▸ 44.4%
43.8% Managers ◂ +6.7 pts 37.0%
18.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.6 pts 11.1%
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 Saxby even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Burleighin Saxby even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Burleighin Saxby even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Burleighin Saxby +0.2 pts higher in Burleigh
2.7% 8th pct 2.5% 4th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burleigh vs Saxby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30444/burleigh/vs/SAL32523/saxby