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Burnett Heads vs Fairymead

Name: Burnett Heads vs Fairymead — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.8 km apart · Burnett Heads profile · Fairymead profile

Burnett Heads Fairymead

Burnett Heads and Fairymead are neighbouring areas in Queensland, though they differ greatly in size and population. Burnett Heads is a more developed hub where 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 41.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. In contrast, Fairymead is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. It has a much higher proportion of First Nations people (14.3% compared to 4.2% in Burnett Heads) and a much older population, with 46.4% of residents aged 65 and over.

Both areas are similar in that the share of people in de facto relationships in Burnett Heads is about the same as the national figure. They also share a similar typical weekly personal income, with Burnett Heads at $538 and Fairymead at $575. While Burnett Heads is mostly car-dependent, it has more infrastructure, including a higher number of public transport stops and a higher walkability score than Fairymead, which is described as car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,880 larger in Burnett Heads Recent movers: 24.5 pts higher in Burnett Heads Mortgage: $1,200 higher in Fairymead Needs assistance: 10.1 pts higher in Burnett Heads De facto: 18.4 pts higher in Fairymead

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +2,880 larger in Burnett Heads gap steady

2,908 83rd pct 28 18th pct

Median age in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +1 yrs older in Fairymead gap narrowing

55 yrs 86th pct 56 yrs 87th pct

Age structure

32.2% Seniors (65+) +14.3 pts ▸ 46.4%

31.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.6 pts 25.0%

13.2% Children (0–14) +8.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

15.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

7.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

49.9% Married ◂ +7.0 pts 42.9%

13.3% Divorced +18.8 pts ▸ 32.1%

25.5% Never married ◂ +14.7 pts 10.7%

6.2% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.3% Separated ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Burnett Heads Fairymead

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.7% Australia ◂ +9.3 pts 71.4%

4.5% England ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% English +18.1 pts ▸ 64.3%

40.3% Australian ◂ +22.5 pts 17.9%

12.1% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 10.7%

10.7% Irish ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

8.1% German ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.0% English only +25.9 pts ▸ 117.9%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.7% Christianity +1.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

43.9% No religion +6.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

6.7% Not stated ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Burnett Heads in Fairymead

2.61 38th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +1 more in Fairymead

1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct

Avg size in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +24 larger in Fairymead

96 25th pct 120 29th pct

ICSEA in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +6 higher in Fairymead

976 41st pct 982 45th pct

Highest year of school

36.8% Year 10 +9.3 pts ▸ 46.2%

32.9% Year 12 ◂ +6.0 pts 26.9%

15.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 15.4%

7.9% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.8% Certificate III / IV +7.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

14.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

2.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.1% Engineering & related +9.5 pts ▸ 28.6%

7.3% Education +14.2 pts ▸ 21.4%

13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

11.4% Society & culture ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

10.4% Health ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

8.5% Architecture & building ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +$37 higher in Fairymead gap narrowing

$538 16th pct $575 21st pct

Household income in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +$322 higher in Fairymead gap narrowing

$1,053 16th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +$106 higher in Fairymead gap widening

$1,269 14th pct $1,375 19th pct

Household income distribution

36.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%

24.4% Under $650 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%

23.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%

4.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.9% Under $650 ◂ +7.5 pts 46.4%

27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.9 pts 17.9%

9.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Arthritis +3.8 pts ▸ 21.4%

12.7% Mental health ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

10.7% Other condition ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

9.6% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 10.7%

8.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

7.4% Heart disease ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

6.1% Lung condition ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.4% Cancer ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.5% None +6.6 pts ▸ 57.1%

24.3% One condition +11.4 pts ▸ 35.7%

10.7% Two conditions ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

6.5% Three or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +119 larger in Burnett Heads

123 86th pct 4 46th pct

Median age in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +27 yrs older in Burnett Heads

34 yrs 72nd pct 7 yrs 0th pct

Median income in Burnett Heads in Fairymead

$556 40th pct —

Household income in Burnett Heads in Fairymead

$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +0.2 larger in Fairymead gap narrowing

2.2 24th pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

45.1% Couples without children +13.5 pts ▸ 58.6%

36.5% Couples with children ◂ +26.2 pts 10.3%

17.1% One-parent families ◂ +3.3 pts 13.8%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people ◂ +8.3 pts 38.5%

26.1% 1 person ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%

8.3% 4 people +14.8 pts ▸ 23.1%

12.5% 3 people ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

3.9% 5 people ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.2% 6 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +$30 higher in Burnett Heads

$290 54th pct $260 43rd pct

Mortgage in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +$1,200 higher in Fairymead

$1,300 29th pct $2,500 88th pct

People / bedroom in Burnett Heads in Fairymead even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.2% Owned outright ◂ +24.1 pts 23.1%

26.6% Owned with a mortgage +4.2 pts ▸ 30.8%

22.4% Rented ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.4% Separate house +6.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.8% Other dwelling ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.9% 3 bedrooms +28.0 pts ▸ 76.9%

22.0% 4 bedrooms +8.7 pts ▸ 30.8%

16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

4.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.4% 5 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Studio / none ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%

27.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%

17.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +15 more in Burnett Heads

15 85th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +5.16 more in Burnett Heads

5.16 78th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +150.6 more in Burnett Heads

150.6 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +1 more in Burnett Heads

1 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Burnett Heads in Fairymead

17 56th pct —

How people get to work

71.7% Car (driver) ◂ +21.7 pts 50.0%

7.2% Worked at home ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

5.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.4% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.2% 2 vehicles +15.4 pts ▸ 54.5%

37.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.5 pts 27.3%

11.9% 3 vehicles +24.4 pts ▸ 36.4%

6.3% 4 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

4.6% No vehicle ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.1% Manufacturing +35.8 pts ▸ 42.9%

4.3% Other services +17.1 pts ▸ 21.4%

20.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%

9.6% Construction ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

8.7% Retail trade ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

6.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

4.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.4% Clerical & administrative +25.3 pts ▸ 35.7%

14.6% Technicians & trades +14.0 pts ▸ 28.6%

16.0% Labourers +5.4 pts ▸ 21.4%

16.1% Community & personal service ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

14.8% Professionals ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

10.7% Managers ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

8.7% Sales workers ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +3.3 higher in Burnett Heads

3.3 74th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +3.2 more in Burnett Heads

3.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +26.1 pts higher in Burnett Heads

26.1% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +42.4 pts higher in Burnett Heads

42.4% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +76.7 pts higher in Burnett Heads

76.7% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +40.3 pts higher in Burnett Heads

40.3% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +76.2 pts higher in Burnett Heads

76.2% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +17.4 pts higher in Burnett Heads

17.4% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +56.3 more in Fairymead

15.1 54th pct 71.4 86th pct

Intersections/km² in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +19 higher in Burnett Heads

20 74th pct 1 49th pct

Mean slope in Burnett Heads in Fairymead +0.2 pts higher in Burnett Heads

5.0% 43rd pct 4.9% 40th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burnett Heads vs Fairymead [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30449/burnett-heads/vs/SAL31018/fairymead