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Byrnestown vs Wilson Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Byrnestown profile · Wilson Valley profile

Byrnestown Wilson Valley

Byrnestown and Wilson Valley are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. They differ sharply in age and income; Byrnestown is an older area where the typical resident is 59 and 44.4% are seniors. In contrast, Wilson Valley is younger, with 25% of its population being children. This difference extends to finances, as the typical weekly household income in Wilson Valley is $1,999, which is far higher than the $900 seen in Byrnestown. Byrnestown also has a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (51.9%) and those who report no religion (48.1%).

Both areas are car-dependent and share a similar lack of nearby amenities. They are also almost identical in their typical weekly personal incomes, with Byrnestown at $518 and Wilson Valley at $474. While Byrnestown's population has remained relatively stable, Wilson Valley has seen more movement, with 45% of residents moving in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +7 larger in Byrnestown gap narrowing
27 18th pct 20 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 14
  • Second area, 2021: 20
Median age in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +7 yrs older in Byrnestown gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley 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 Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +44.4 pts higher in Byrnestown
44.4% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +25.0 pts higher in Wilson Valley
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

44.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.4 pts 20.0%
44.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

74.2% Married ◂ +38.9 pts 35.3%
12.9% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
9.7% Divorced ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Byrnestown Wilson Valley

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

  • 85+ in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Byrnestown: 23.5% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Byrnestown: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 23.5% females; 60–64 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Byrnestown: 35.3% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wilson Valley: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Byrnestown: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wilson Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +8.3 pts higher in Byrnestown
33.3% 91st pct 25.0% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Country of birth

77.8% Australia ◂ +12.8 pts 65.0%
14.8% South Africa +20.2 pts ▸ 35.0%
11.1% England ◂ +11.1 pts 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%

Ancestry

63.0% English ◂ +28.0 pts 35.0%
37.0% Australian ◂ +12.0 pts 25.0%
25.9% Irish ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 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 Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +10.2 pts higher in Wilson Valley
14.8% 83rd pct 25.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Limited English in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley 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

96.3% English only ◂ +66.3 pts 30.0%
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 Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +48.1 pts higher in Byrnestown
48.1% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

59.3% Christianity +30.7 pts ▸ 90.0%
48.1% No religion ◂ +48.1 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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

19.4% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

25.8% Year 10 +13.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
32.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
19.4% Year 12 +8.4 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
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% Agriculture & environment 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 Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +$44 higher in Byrnestown gap narrowing
$518 14th pct $474 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $521
  • First area, 2021: $518
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $474
Household income in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +$1,099 higher in Wilson Valley gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,999 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
Family income in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +$1,350 higher in Wilson Valley
$900 4th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $962
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.6% Under $650 ◂ +34.0 pts 17.6%
41.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +51.9 pts higher in Byrnestown
51.9% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +18.5 pts higher in Byrnestown
18.5% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +11.1 pts higher in Byrnestown
11.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

29.6% Arthritis ◂ +9.6 pts 20.0%
14.8% Asthma +10.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.5% Mental health ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Diabetes ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Heart disease ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Lung condition ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Other condition ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +18.1 pts ▸ 70.0%
25.9% One condition ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
25.9% Two conditions ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
14.8% Three or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

16.1% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
12.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
16.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
$725 58th pct
$3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +0.7 larger in Wilson Valley gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

56.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.2 pts 30.8%
12.0% Couples with children +26.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +29.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$140 12th pct
Mortgage in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +$215 higher in Byrnestown
$940 13th pct $725 7th pct
People / bedroom in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +0.30 higher in Wilson Valley
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright +6.9 pts ▸ 62.5%
22.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

55.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +18.1 pts 37.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) ◂ +2.2 pts 44.4%
26.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +29.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
27.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +28.9 pts higher in Wilson Valley
16.1% 11th pct 45.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%

Jobs & Industry

48.4% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 48.4%

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +33.3 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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% Managers ◂ +26.7 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% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley even
0 24th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Byrnestownin Wilson Valley +3.9 pts higher in Wilson Valley
5.7% 50th pct 9.6% 78th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Byrnestown vs Wilson Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30469/byrnestown/vs/SAL33084/wilson-valley