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Gin Gin vs Skyring Reserve

Name: Gin Gin vs Skyring Reserve — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Gin Gin profile · Skyring Reserve profile

Gin Gin Skyring Reserve

Gin Gin (Qld) and Skyring Reserve are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Gin Gin (Qld) is a larger centre where 31.0% of people are seniors, and 16.8% were born overseas. In contrast, Skyring Reserve is a sparsely populated area where children under 15 make up 27.7% of the population, while no residents are aged 65 or over. There is also a significant gap in income; the typical weekly household income in Skyring Reserve is $1,999, which is far higher than the $904 seen in Gin Gin (Qld).

Both areas have seen similar patterns of change since 2011, with about 40% of residents in each moving into the area in the last five years. They also share similar rental costs, with typical weekly rents around $250 to $260. While Gin Gin (Qld) is more walkable and has more services, both remain largely car-dependent compared to the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 31.0 pts higher in Gin Gin Household income: $1,095 higher in Skyring Reserve Participation: 25.9 pts higher in Skyring Reserve Family income: $1,181 higher in Skyring Reserve PT commute: 7.8 pts higher in Gin Gin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +1,092 larger in Gin Gin gap steady

1,139 74th pct 47 27th pct

Median age in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +5 yrs older in Gin Gin gap widening

51 yrs 74th pct 46 yrs 54th pct

Age structure

27.2% Older adults (45–64) +21.7 pts ▸ 48.9%

31.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%

14.4% Children (0–14) +13.3 pts ▸ 27.7%

16.9% Young adults (25–44) +10.8 pts ▸ 27.7%

11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.4% Married +9.4 pts ▸ 48.7%

31.2% Never married ◂ +13.2 pts 17.9%

15.4% Divorced +2.5 pts ▸ 17.9%

8.9% Widowed ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Gin Gin Skyring Reserve

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.7% Australia +17.8 pts ▸ 91.5%

3.6% England ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% New Zealand ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.4% English +6.5 pts ▸ 48.9%

37.5% Australian +5.1 pts ▸ 42.6%

9.0% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 19.1%

8.1% Irish +2.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.7% German ◂ +3.4 pts 6.4%

1.5% Dutch +4.9 pts ▸ 6.4%

1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

83.8% English only +18.4 pts ▸ 102.1%

0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin 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

Religious affiliation

49.1% Christianity ◂ +15.0 pts 34.0%

35.0% No religion +11.8 pts ▸ 46.8%

12.8% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 6.4%

1.5% Other religions ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

12.20 78th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +4 more in Gin Gin

4 71st pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

180 35th pct —

ICSEA in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

941 23rd pct —

Highest year of school

29.2% Year 10 +13.7 pts ▸ 42.9%

33.2% Year 12 +1.1 pts ▸ 34.3%

16.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.3 pts 8.6%

9.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 8.6%

Highest qualification level

33.8% Certificate III / IV +16.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

10.5% Bachelor degree +14.5 pts ▸ 25.0%

14.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.2% Engineering & related +31.6 pts ▸ 43.8%

9.4% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

8.8% Health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.5% Management & commerce ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.7% Education ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

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

5.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.5% Architecture & building ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.5% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +$297 higher in Skyring Reserve gap widening

$483 11th pct $780 56th pct

Household income in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +$1,095 higher in Skyring Reserve gap widening

$904 10th pct $1,999 75th pct

Family income in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +$1,181 higher in Skyring Reserve gap widening

$1,193 12th pct $2,374 76th pct

Household income distribution

37.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%

15.9% $1,500–$2,999 +20.9 pts ▸ 36.8%

30.6% Under $650 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% $3,000–$3,999 +13.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

3.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

54.6% Under $650 ◂ +36.7 pts 17.9%

25.1% $650–$1,499 +16.0 pts ▸ 41.0%

7.0% $1,500–$2,999 +0.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

1.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.7% Arthritis ◂ +7.1 pts 10.6%

9.7% Asthma +7.4 pts ▸ 17.0%

12.9% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 12.8%

11.7% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 12.8%

7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

6.8% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.0% Lung condition ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.6% Cancer ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.8% None ◂ +3.2 pts 44.7%

24.0% One condition ◂ +2.7 pts 21.3%

9.2% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 10.6%

7.6% Three or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +53 larger in Gin Gin

53 78th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

28 yrs 57th pct —

Median income in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

$483 30th pct —

Household income in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve

$1,031 20th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +0.5 larger in Skyring Reserve gap widening

2.1 19th pct 2.6 57th pct

Family composition

39.3% Couples with children +16.2 pts ▸ 55.6%

36.5% Couples without children +10.8 pts ▸ 47.2%

23.2% One-parent families ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%

1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.9% 2 people +21.0 pts ▸ 57.9%

34.9% 1 person ◂ +3.4 pts 31.6%

2.4% 6 or more +13.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

12.4% 3 people ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

7.4% 4 people ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +$10 higher in Skyring Reserve gap narrowing

$250 40th pct $260 43rd pct

Mortgage in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +$157 higher in Skyring Reserve gap narrowing

$867 11th pct $1,024 16th pct

People / bedroom in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +0.10 higher in Gin Gin gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.9% Owned outright ◂ +20.9 pts 21.1%

33.2% Rented ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%

16.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.4 pts 15.8%

5.7% Not stated ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other tenure ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.2% Separate house +14.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

3.7% Other dwelling ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.4 pts 26.3%

2.6% 5 or more +29.0 pts ▸ 31.6%

17.2% 4 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 26.3%

19.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%

8.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Studio / none ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

64.9% Under $1,000 +68.5 pts ▸ 133.3%

27.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%

5.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.2% Car (driver) ◂ +7.2 pts 50.0%

7.8% Bus ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

7.8% Walked ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

7.8% Worked at home ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%

10.9% 3 vehicles +26.0 pts ▸ 36.8%

32.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.8 pts 21.1%

5.8% 4 or more +15.3 pts ▸ 21.1%

5.8% No vehicle ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.4 pts ▸ 34.6%

3.9% Mining +15.3 pts ▸ 19.2%

1.4% Rental & real estate +17.8 pts ▸ 19.2%

11.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.1 pts 11.5%

6.7% Construction +4.9 pts ▸ 11.5%

10.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

9.4% Education & training ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

8.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

6.1% Manufacturing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.6% Managers +35.6 pts ▸ 46.2%

24.2% Labourers ◂ +12.6 pts 11.5%

8.6% Technicians & trades +10.6 pts ▸ 19.2%

13.3% Machinery operators & drivers +2.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

13.1% Community & personal service ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

11.1% Professionals ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

10.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

8.6% Sales workers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +3.7 higher in Gin Gin

3.7 76th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +4.3 more in Gin Gin

4.3 79th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +59.5 pts higher in Gin Gin

59.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +59.5 pts higher in Gin Gin

59.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +62.4 pts higher in Gin Gin

62.4% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +64.1 pts higher in Gin Gin

64.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +59.3 pts higher in Gin Gin

59.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +22.8 more in Gin Gin

22.8 65th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +3 higher in Gin Gin

4 64th pct 1 49th pct

Mean slope in Gin Gin in Skyring Reserve +1.7 pts higher in Gin Gin

7.3% 65th pct 5.6% 49th pct

Compare Gin Gin with nearby areas

Tirroan Dalysford Redhill Farms Damascus McIlwraith Skyring Reserve St Kilda Maroondan

Compare Skyring Reserve with nearby areas

Redhill Farms Wallaville Tirroan St Kilda Drinan McIlwraith Dalysford Gin Gin

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gin Gin vs Skyring Reserve [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31124/gin-gin/vs/SAL32575/skyring-reserve