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Irongate vs Yarranlea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Irongate profile · Yarranlea profile

Irongate Yarranlea

Irongate and Yarranlea are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Irongate has a younger population, with a typical resident aged 37 compared to 44 in Yarranlea. There are notable differences in housing and health; 100% of Yarranlea homes have three or more bedrooms, while Irongate has a higher share of renters at 15.8%. Irongate also has more residents with a Year 12 qualification (53.6% versus 36.5%) and a much higher rate of volunteering at 29.7% compared to 12.3% in Yarranlea. In contrast, Yarranlea has a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (32.9% versus 18.5%) and a higher typical family income of $2,124 per week.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very similar in their basic layout and lifestyle. They both consist entirely of separate houses and have no one using a language other than English at home. Everyday life is alike in both places, with nearly identical typical weekly rents of $270 and the same 13% of people working from home. This shared experience is consistent across the two nearby areas, where both have a typical household income around $1,500 to $1,600 per week.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 26.3 pts higher in Yarranlea First Nations: 6.1 pts higher in Yarranlea People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Irongate Volunteering: 17.4 pts higher in Irongate Year 12: 17.1 pts higher in Irongate

Demographics & Identity

Population in Irongatein Yarranlea +53 larger in Irongate gap widening
135 46th pct 82 36th pct
Median age in Irongatein Yarranlea +7 yrs older in Yarranlea gap narrowing
37 yrs 20th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Irongatein Yarranlea +6.1 pts higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 78th pct
Aged 65+ in Irongatein Yarranlea +5.0 pts higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
9.6% 15th pct 14.6% 31st pct
Under 15 in Irongatein Yarranlea +2.9 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
20.0% 70th pct 17.1% 50th pct
De facto in Irongatein Yarranlea +0.4 pts higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
6.7% 15th pct 7.0% 17th pct

Age structure

23.7% Older adults (45–64) +6.8 pts ▸ 30.5%
25.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.8 pts 13.4%
20.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.9 pts 17.1%
11.9% Youth (15–24) +5.2 pts ▸ 17.1%
9.6% Seniors (65+) +5.0 pts ▸ 14.6%

Marital status

61.4% Married +1.7 pts ▸ 63.1%
31.7% Never married ◂ +8.6 pts 23.1%
8.9% Divorced ◂ +1.2 pts 7.7%
0.0% Separated +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Irongate Yarranlea

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Irongatein Yarranlea +3.0 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
3.0% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

93.3% Australia ◂ +4.3 pts 89.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.7% English +14.3 pts ▸ 61.0%
57.8% Australian ◂ +6.6 pts 51.2%
8.1% German +7.7 pts ▸ 15.9%
13.3% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 7.3%
6.7% Scottish ◂ +1.8 pts 4.9%
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 Irongatein Yarranlea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

98.5% English only +1.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Irongatein Yarranlea +11.0 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
24.4% 14th pct 13.4% 3rd pct

Religious affiliation

69.6% Christianity +13.3 pts ▸ 82.9%
24.4% No religion ◂ +11.0 pts 13.4%
8.1% Not stated ◂ +8.1 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Irongatein Yarranlea +17.1 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
53.6% 70th pct 36.5% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in Irongatein Yarranlea +2.2 pts higher in Irongate gap steady
9.9% 29th pct 7.7% 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.6% Year 12 ◂ +17.1 pts 36.5%
30.9% Year 10 ◂ +10.3 pts 20.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Year 11 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Highest qualification level

44.9% Certificate III / IV +5.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% Bachelor degree +6.0 pts ▸ 14.7%
5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.5% Engineering & related ◂ +9.9 pts 17.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
15.9% Health ◂ +7.1 pts 8.8%
13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +4.2 pts 8.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Society & culture +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.2% Education ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Irongatein Yarranlea +$149 higher in Yarranlea gap widening
$671 36th pct $820 62nd pct
Household income in Irongatein Yarranlea +$105 higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
$1,520 49th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Irongatein Yarranlea +$549 higher in Yarranlea gap widening
$1,575 31st pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Irongatein Yarranlea +4.7 pts higher in Yarranlea gap widening
3.0% 24th pct 7.7% 48th pct
High-income homes in Irongatein Yarranlea +21.1 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
21.1% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

26.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 31.0%
26.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.5 pts 13.8%
21.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.5% Under $650 ◂ +8.1 pts 38.5%
35.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.0 pts 27.7%
15.8% $1,500–$2,999 +7.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Irongatein Yarranlea +14.4 pts higher in Yarranlea
18.5% 12th pct 32.9% 70th pct
Mental health in Irongatein Yarranlea +2.3 pts higher in Irongate
5.9% 30th pct 3.7% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Irongatein Yarranlea +3.0 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
3.0% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.4% Asthma +13.8 pts ▸ 18.3%
5.2% Arthritis +7.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.9% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 3.7%
2.2% Other condition +2.7 pts ▸ 4.9%
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% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

80.0% None ◂ +21.5 pts 58.5%
15.6% One condition +6.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
3.7% Two conditions +4.8 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Irongatein Yarranlea +17.4 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
29.7% 86th pct 12.3% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap narrowing
13.9% 62nd pct 13.8% 62nd pct
Unpaid child care in Irongatein Yarranlea +1.1 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
39.6% 93rd pct 38.5% 91st pct
Defence service in Irongatein Yarranlea +2.8 pts higher in Irongate
2.8% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Irongatein Yarranlea +1.2 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
22.8% 41st pct 21.5% 34th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Irongatein Yarranlea +5 larger in Yarranlea
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Irongatein Yarranlea
— 40 yrs 78th pct
Median income in Irongatein Yarranlea
— $949 76th pct
Household income in Irongatein Yarranlea
— $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Irongatein Yarranlea +0.5 larger in Irongate gap widening
3.2 89th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Irongatein Yarranlea +7.0 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
7.0% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Irongatein Yarranlea +5.9 pts higher in Yarranlea gap widening
7.9% 4th pct 13.8% 15th pct

Family composition

80.7% Couples with children ◂ +8.4 pts 72.3%
13.2% Couples without children +17.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
7.0% One-parent families ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Household size

36.8% 2 people ◂ +2.4 pts 34.5%
26.3% 3 people ◂ +9.1 pts 17.2%
26.3% 4 people ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
7.9% 1 person +5.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.9% 6 or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap narrowing
$270 47th pct $270 47th pct
Mortgage in Irongatein Yarranlea +$16 higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
$1,717 56th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Irongatein Yarranlea +0.30 higher in Irongate gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Irongatein Yarranlea +15.8 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
15.8% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Irongatein Yarranlea +15.1 pts higher in Yarranlea gap steady
26.3% 16th pct 41.4% 51st pct
Separate houses in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Irongatein Yarranlea +26.3 pts higher in Yarranlea gap widening
73.7% 35th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.4 pts 34.5%
26.3% Owned outright +15.1 pts ▸ 41.4%
15.8% Rented ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
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

36.8% 4 bedrooms +11.4 pts ▸ 48.3%
36.8% 3 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% 5 or more +27.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
7.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.4% $1,000–$1,799 +23.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.2% $3,000 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap narrowing
13.0% 38th pct 13.0% 38th pct
PT commute in Irongatein Yarranlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Irongatein Yarranlea +4 longer in Yarranlea
116 78th pct 120 81st pct

How people get to work

67.5% Car (driver) ◂ +6.7 pts 60.9%
11.7% Walked +1.4 pts ▸ 13.0%
13.0% Worked at home +0.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.2 pts 23.3%
26.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.3 pts 20.0%
23.7% 4 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 13.3%
18.4% 3 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Irongatein Yarranlea +8.5 pts higher in Yarranlea gap widening
24.8% 28th pct 33.3% 59th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Irongatein Yarranlea +3.8 pts higher in Irongate gap widening
3.8% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Irongatein Yarranlea +1.8 pts higher in Irongate gap narrowing
77.2% 91st pct 75.4% 90th pct
Full-time in Irongatein Yarranlea +10.3 pts higher in Yarranlea gap narrowing
63.6% 75th pct 73.9% 91st pct

Industries people work in

22.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.3 pts 21.7%
13.0% Education & training ◂ +4.3 pts 8.7%
11.7% Other services ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Public administration & safety +7.0 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.4% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 6.5%
10.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.7 pts 8.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.9% Retail trade +4.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.8% Health care & social assistance +0.9 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.8% Professional & technical ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Manufacturing even 6.5%
6.5% Mining ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.2% Managers +12.3 pts ▸ 30.4%
19.5% Technicians & trades +2.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
9.1% Labourers +6.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
11.7% Clerical & administrative +1.4 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.8% Professionals +3.1 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.4% Machinery operators & drivers +0.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.2% Community & personal service +3.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Sales workers +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Irongatein Yarranlea +0.1 more in Irongate
0.1 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Irongatein Yarranlea +2.0 pts higher in Irongate
2.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Irongatein Yarranlea +22.2 more in Irongate
22.2 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Irongatein Yarranlea even
0 34th pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Irongatein Yarranlea +1.0 pts higher in Irongate
6.1% 55th pct 5.1% 44th pct

Compare Irongate with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Irongate vs Yarranlea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31409/irongate/vs/SAL33211/yarranlea