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Chirnside vs Crinum

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Chirnside profile · Crinum profile

Chirnside Crinum

Crinum and Chirnside are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Crinum is a much younger place, where the typical resident is 39 and 30.2% of the population are children. In contrast, Chirnside is far older, with a typical age of 52 and far fewer children at 12.5%. There are also sharp differences in education and housing; 55.8% of Crinum residents completed Year 12 compared to just 24.4% in Chirnside, and typical weekly rent is far higher in Crinum at $350 against $125 in Chirnside.

Both areas have similar typical weekly incomes, which sit close to the national figure. They also share a complete lack of public transport and very similar levels of language diversity, with no residents using a language other than English at home. While Crinum has seen more people move in over the last five years, both areas are overwhelmingly dominated by couples in their households.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Chirnsidein Crinum +30 larger in Crinum gap narrowing
56 30th pct 86 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30
  • First area, 2021: 56
  • Second area, 2016: 86
  • Second area, 2021: 86
Median age in Chirnsidein Crinum +13 yrs older in Chirnside gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Chirnsidein Crinum +3.5 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Aged 65+ in Chirnsidein Crinum +9.7 pts higher in Chirnside gap steady
17.9% 46th pct 8.1% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Under 15 in Chirnsidein Crinum +17.7 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
12.5% 24th pct 30.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%
De facto in Chirnsidein Crinum +1.0 pts higher in Chirnside
13.5% 60th pct 12.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

55.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.9 pts 24.4%
12.5% Children (0–14) +17.7 pts ▸ 30.2%
14.3% Young adults (25–44) +12.5 pts ▸ 26.7%
17.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.7 pts 8.1%
5.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.7 pts 4.7%

Marital status

52.9% Married +20.6 pts ▸ 73.6%
19.6% Never married ◂ +0.7 pts 18.9%
19.6% Separated ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 9.4%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Chirnside Crinum

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

  • 85+ in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Chirnside: 6.7% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Chirnside: 8.9% males, 6.7% females; 65–69 in Crinum: 4.4% males, 6.7% females
  • 60–64 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 8.9% females; 60–64 in Crinum: 11.1% males, 8.9% females
  • 55–59 in Chirnside: 8.9% males, 11.1% females; 55–59 in Crinum: 3.3% males, 4.4% females
  • 50–54 in Chirnside: 13.3% males, 8.9% females; 50–54 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 8.9% females; 35–39 in Crinum: 8.9% males, 4.4% females
  • 30–34 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 6.7% females; 30–34 in Crinum: 4.4% males, 5.6% females
  • 25–29 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Crinum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Crinum: 4.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Crinum: 4.4% males, 6.7% females
  • 5–9 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Crinum: 3.3% males, 4.4% females
  • 0–4 in Chirnside: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 0–4 in Crinum: 10.0% males, 4.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Chirnsidein Crinum +5.4 pts higher in Chirnside gap widening
5.4% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

82.1% Australia +1.6 pts ▸ 83.7%
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

28.6% Australian +21.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.4% English ◂ +18.5 pts 27.9%
23.2% German ◂ +16.2 pts 7.0%
5.4% Irish +12.1 pts ▸ 17.4%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 10.5%
8.9% Dutch ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Chirnsidein Crinum even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Chirnsidein Crinum even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

83.9% English only +6.8 pts ▸ 90.7%
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 Chirnsidein Crinum +13.5 pts higher in Chirnside gap widening
32.1% 27th pct 18.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.6%

Religious affiliation

51.8% Christianity +14.5 pts ▸ 66.3%
32.1% No religion ◂ +13.5 pts 18.6%
25.0% Not stated ◂ +19.2 pts 5.8%
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 Chirnsidein Crinum +31.3 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
24.4% 7th pct 55.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.8%
Bachelor+ in Chirnsidein Crinum +5.7 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Chirnsidein Crinum +2 more in Chirnside
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
164 34th pct
932 19th pct

Highest year of school

24.4% Year 12 +31.3 pts ▸ 55.8%
44.4% Year 10 ◂ +17.5 pts 26.9%
20.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 7.7%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +22.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.0 pts 23.3%
19.0% Health ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Education +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment 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 Chirnsidein Crinum +$186 higher in Chirnside gap narrowing
$1,036 85th pct $850 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,036
  • Second area, 2016: $1,112
  • Second area, 2021: $850
Household income in Chirnsidein Crinum +$50 higher in Chirnside gap narrowing
$2,349 87th pct $2,299 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,349
  • Second area, 2016: $1,718
  • Second area, 2021: $2,299
Family income in Chirnsidein Crinum +$312 higher in Crinum gap widening
$2,312 74th pct $2,624 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $2,312
  • Second area, 2016: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,624
High earners in Chirnsidein Crinum +1.0 pts higher in Crinum gap narrowing
23.5% 93rd pct 24.5% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
High-income homes in Chirnsidein Crinum
43.5% 96th pct

Household income distribution

26.7% $4,000 or more +16.8 pts ▸ 43.5%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
20.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.6% Under $650 +10.7 pts ▸ 28.3%
25.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.6 pts 18.9%
21.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 18.9%
15.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 15.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Chirnsidein Crinum +3.4 pts higher in Chirnside
23.2% 24th pct 19.8% 13th pct
Mental health in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Chirnsidein Crinum even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Arthritis ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.2 pts 3.5%
0.0% Asthma +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other condition +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None +8.5 pts ▸ 67.4%
10.7% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 10.5%
5.4% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Chirnsidein Crinum +12.9 pts higher in Chirnside gap widening
41.2% 95th pct 28.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Unpaid carers in Chirnsidein Crinum +7.3 pts higher in Crinum gap narrowing
5.9% 11th pct 13.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid child care in Chirnsidein Crinum +21.7 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
25.5% 51st pct 47.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%
Defence service in Chirnsidein Crinum +5.4 pts higher in Crinum
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 84th pct
Housework 15h+ in Chirnsidein Crinum +4.3 pts higher in Crinum gap narrowing
35.3% 89th pct 39.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Chirnsidein Crinum +3 larger in Crinum
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Chirnsidein Crinum +57 yrs older in Chirnside
63 yrs 97th pct 6 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Chirnsidein Crinum
$3,500 100th pct
Household income in Chirnsidein Crinum even
$4,750 100th pct $4,750 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Chirnsidein Crinum +0.7 larger in Crinum gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.1 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1
One-parent in Chirnsidein Crinum +8.3 pts higher in Chirnside gap widening
8.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Chirnsidein Crinum
17.4% 27th pct

Family composition

63.9% Couples with children +30.1 pts ▸ 93.9%
44.4% Couples without children ◂ +18.7 pts 25.8%
8.3% One-parent families ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 2 people ◂ +40.9 pts 39.1%
0.0% 5 people +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
26.7% 1 person ◂ +9.3 pts 17.4%
26.7% 3 people ◂ +13.6 pts 13.0%
26.7% 4 people ◂ +9.3 pts 17.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Chirnsidein Crinum +$225 higher in Crinum
$125 10th pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Chirnsidein Crinum +$617 higher in Crinum
$1,517 43rd pct $2,134 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $3,142
  • Second area, 2021: $2,134
People / bedroom in Chirnsidein Crinum +0.20 higher in Crinum gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
13.0% 38th pct
Owned outright in Chirnsidein Crinum
30.4% 23rd pct
Separate houses in Chirnsidein Crinum
73.9% 14th pct
3+ bedrooms in Chirnsidein Crinum
78.3% 46th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.3% Owned outright ◂ +22.9 pts 30.4%
26.7% Owned with a mortgage +21.2 pts ▸ 47.8%
26.7% Other tenure +8.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Rented +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +26.1 pts 73.9%
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

53.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.9 pts 43.5%
46.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 34.8%
26.7% 5 or more ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Chirnsidein Crinum +24.2 pts higher in Crinum
14.3% 43rd pct 38.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.5%
PT commute in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.7% Car (driver) ◂ +29.9 pts 30.8%
14.3% Worked at home +24.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 3 vehicles +20.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
53.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +33.3 pts 20.0%
20.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.0 pts 16.0%
20.0% 4 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Chirnsidein Crinum +22.9 pts higher in Crinum gap widening
20.4% 16th pct 43.2% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Chirnsidein Crinum +13.3 pts higher in Chirnside
13.3% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Chirnsidein Crinum +12.9 pts higher in Crinum gap narrowing
58.8% 43rd pct 71.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.0%
  • First area, 2021: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.7%
Full-time in Chirnsidein Crinum +1.7 pts higher in Chirnside
60.7% 63rd pct 59.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.0%

Industries people work in

39.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.0 pts ▸ 51.3%
0.0% Mining +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
17.9% Construction ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Other services ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale 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

17.9% Managers +12.9 pts ▸ 30.8%
17.9% Labourers +0.1 pts ▸ 17.9%
14.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.6 pts 7.7%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.0 pts 7.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Chirnsidein Crinum +0.1 higher in Chirnside
0.1 36th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Chirnsidein Crinum +3.9 pts higher in Chirnside
3.9% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Chirnsidein Crinum +35.7 more in Chirnside
35.7 75th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Chirnsidein Crinum even
0 4th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Chirnsidein Crinum +0.4 pts higher in Crinum
3.1% 14th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Chirnside vs Crinum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30604/chirnside/vs/SAL30751/crinum