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Iron Range vs Shelburne

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 90 km apart · Iron Range profile · Shelburne profile

Iron Range Shelburne

Shelburne and Iron Range are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Shelburne is far more likely to have adults with a bachelor degree or higher (27.0% compared to 0.0%) and has a far higher share of children under 15 (11.4% versus 0.0%). However, Iron Range has a far higher share of people who completed Year 12 (56.7% versus 37.8%) and a well higher typical weekly personal income of $966, compared to $724 in Shelburne.

Everyday life in both places is similar in that there are no public transport routes or schools within a 15-minute walk of homes. They also share very similar rates of volunteering, with around 23% to 24% of residents helping out. While both areas are largely non-residential, Iron Range has a well higher share of people aged 65 and over (23.3% versus 18.2%), and the gap in typical weekly household income has remained significant.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 27.0 pts higher in Shelburne Unemployment: 19.0 pts higher in Shelburne Mortgage: $890 higher in Shelburne Year 12: 18.8 pts higher in Iron Range Housework 15h+: 14.3 pts higher in Shelburne

Demographics & Identity

Population in Iron Rangein Shelburne +14 larger in Shelburne gap narrowing
30 19th pct 44 25th pct
Median age in Iron Rangein Shelburne +1 yrs older in Shelburne gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Iron Rangein Shelburne +5.2 pts higher in Iron Range
23.3% 70th pct 18.2% 47th pct
Under 15 in Iron Rangein Shelburne +11.4 pts higher in Shelburne
0.0% 0th pct 11.4% 21st pct
De facto in Iron Rangein Shelburne +7.5 pts higher in Shelburne
12.5% 53rd pct 20.0% 88th pct

Age structure

33.3% Older adults (45–64) +18.9 pts ▸ 52.3%
13.3% Young adults (25–44) +18.5 pts ▸ 31.8%
23.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.2 pts 18.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

40.0% Married +5.9 pts ▸ 45.9%
33.3% Never married +12.6 pts ▸ 45.9%
30.0% Separated ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.0% Divorced ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Iron Range Shelburne

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Iron Rangein Shelburne +4.1 pts higher in Iron Range
20.0% 76th pct 15.9% 67th pct

Country of birth

46.7% Australia +14.7 pts ▸ 61.4%
13.3% New Zealand ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

30.0% English ◂ +0.5 pts 29.5%
26.7% Australian +2.9 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% Scottish +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Irish +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
10.0% German +3.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

60.0% English only +19.5 pts ▸ 79.5%
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 Iron Rangein Shelburne +8.0 pts higher in Iron Range
46.7% 70th pct 38.6% 44th pct

Religious affiliation

46.7% No religion ◂ +8.0 pts 38.6%
13.3% Christianity +20.8 pts ▸ 34.1%
30.0% Not stated ◂ +14.1 pts 15.9%
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 Iron Rangein Shelburne +18.8 pts higher in Iron Range
56.7% 75th pct 37.8% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in Iron Rangein Shelburne +27.0 pts higher in Shelburne
0.0% 0th pct 27.0% 81st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Iron Rangein Shelburne +1 more in Iron Range
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Iron Rangein Shelburne
141 31st pct —
ICSEA in Iron Rangein Shelburne
635 0th pct —

Highest year of school

56.7% Year 12 ◂ +18.8 pts 37.8%
23.3% Year 10 +11.8 pts ▸ 35.1%
13.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.2 pts 8.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV +8.0 pts ▸ 44.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +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%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +4.0 pts 16.0%
20.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Society & culture ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
12.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Iron Rangein Shelburne +$242 higher in Iron Range gap narrowing
$966 79th pct $724 45th pct
Household income in Iron Rangein Shelburne +$229 higher in Iron Range gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $833 7th pct
Family income in Iron Rangein Shelburne +$150 higher in Iron Range
$1,399 21st pct $1,249 13th pct
High earners in Iron Rangein Shelburne +8.1 pts higher in Shelburne
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 50th pct

Household income distribution

16.7% Under $650 +33.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.9% $650–$1,499 even 38.9%
27.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.7% $650–$1,499 +12.0 pts ▸ 48.6%
10.0% Under $650 +19.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Iron Rangein Shelburne +15.0 pts higher in Shelburne
10.0% 1st pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis +3.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Asthma even 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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.3% None +14.8 pts ▸ 68.2%
10.0% One condition +5.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Iron Rangein Shelburne +1.0 pts higher in Shelburne
23.3% 72nd pct 24.3% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Iron Rangein Shelburne +10.0 pts higher in Iron Range
10.0% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Iron Rangein Shelburne +5.2 pts higher in Iron Range
13.3% 11th pct 8.1% 5th pct
Defence service in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Iron Rangein Shelburne +14.3 pts higher in Shelburne
10.0% 7th pct 24.3% 51st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Iron Rangein Shelburne
— 60 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Iron Rangein Shelburne
— $225 2nd pct
Household income in Iron Rangein Shelburne
— $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Iron Rangein Shelburne +0.1 larger in Shelburne gap widening
1.4 0th pct 1.5 0th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children even 100.0%
0.0% Couples with children even 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

66.7% 1 person ◂ +5.6 pts 61.1%
27.8% 2 people +27.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
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

Rent in Iron Rangein Shelburne
— $220 31st pct
Mortgage in Iron Rangein Shelburne +$890 higher in Shelburne
$1,000 14th pct $1,890 66th pct
People / bedroom in Iron Rangein Shelburne even gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

27.8% Owned outright +22.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Rented +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
22.2% Other tenure +5.6 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.7% Not stated ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

16.7% Other dwelling +44.4 pts ▸ 61.1%
50.0% Separate house +5.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% Studio / none +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
16.7% 1 bedroom +22.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

30.8% Car (driver) +10.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.8% Walked ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% Worked at home ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
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

46.7% 1 vehicle +47.8 pts ▸ 94.4%
26.7% 2 vehicles +6.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% No vehicle ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Iron Rangein Shelburne +7.0 pts higher in Shelburne
20.0% 15th pct 27.0% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Iron Rangein Shelburne +19.0 pts higher in Shelburne
0.0% 0th pct 19.0% 100th pct
Participation in Iron Rangein Shelburne +9.9 pts higher in Iron Range
66.7% 72nd pct 56.8% 37th pct

Industries people work in

53.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.2% Managers ◂ +12.8 pts 33.3%
38.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals 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% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Iron Rangein Shelburne +0.8 higher in Iron Range
0.8 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Iron Rangein Shelburne +0.8 more in Iron Range
0.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Iron Rangein Shelburne +42.2 pts higher in Iron Range
42.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Iron Rangein Shelburne +147.0 more in Iron Range
533.3 100th pct 386.4 99th pct
Intersections/km² in Iron Rangein Shelburne even
0 13th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Iron Rangein Shelburne +9.4 pts higher in Iron Range
13.0% 89th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

Compare Iron Range with nearby areas

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Compare Shelburne with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Iron Range vs Shelburne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31407/iron-range/vs/SAL32549/shelburne