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Kynuna vs Middleton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 129 km apart · Kynuna profile · Middleton profile

Kynuna Middleton

Kynuna and Middleton (Qld) are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Kynuna is much younger, with a typical resident aged 31 compared to 55 in Middleton (Qld). This younger age is consistent with a far higher share of children under 15 (19.2% versus 13.3%) and the fact that 27.3% of Kynuna residents are in a de facto relationship, compared to none in Middleton (Qld). Other key differences include the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which is far higher in Kynuna at 11.5%. In contrast, typical household income is far higher in Middleton (Qld) at $2,750 per week, while Kynuna's is $1,625.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and remote. They share some traits, such as having no one who uses a language other than English at home and no residents who rely on public transport. Many people in both places work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, though this is even more common in Middleton (Qld). While Kynuna is more walkable, with a higher number of amenities and parks within a 15-minute walk, both areas have no schools within 3 km.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kynunain Middleton +7 larger in Kynuna gap narrowing
52 29th pct 45 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55
  • First area, 2021: 52
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 45
Median age in Kynunain Middleton +24 yrs older in Middleton gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Kynunain Middleton +11.5 pts higher in Kynuna
11.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Kynunain Middleton +12.0 pts higher in Middleton
5.8% 9th pct 17.8% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
Under 15 in Kynunain Middleton +5.9 pts higher in Kynuna
19.2% 65th pct 13.3% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
De facto in Kynunain Middleton +27.3 pts higher in Kynuna
27.3% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

32.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.1 pts 15.6%
21.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.0 pts 11.1%
19.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.9 pts 13.3%
5.8% Seniors (65+) +12.0 pts ▸ 17.8%
17.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.6 pts 6.7%

Marital status

36.8% Married +33.4 pts ▸ 70.3%
34.2% Never married ◂ +26.1 pts 8.1%
15.8% Divorced +3.1 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kynuna Middleton

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

  • 85+ in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Middleton: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Middleton: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 60–64 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Middleton: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 15.6% females; 45–49 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 13.8% females
  • 40–44 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 9.4% females; 30–34 in Middleton: 10.3% males, 17.2% females
  • 25–29 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 15.6% females; 25–29 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kynuna: 9.4% males, 9.4% females; 20–24 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 15–19 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kynuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kynuna: 18.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 17.2% females
  • 0–4 in Kynuna: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Middleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kynunain Middleton +13.5 pts higher in Kynuna
13.5% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

51.9% Australia +17.0 pts ▸ 68.9%
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

28.8% Australian +13.4 pts ▸ 42.2%
30.8% English +9.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Scottish +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.3% Irish ◂ +4.0 pts 13.3%
5.8% German ◂ +5.8 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Kynunain Middleton 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

61.5% English only +16.2 pts ▸ 77.8%
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 Kynunain Middleton +6.6 pts higher in Kynuna
28.8% 21st pct 22.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Religious affiliation

25.0% Christianity +19.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
36.5% Not stated ◂ +14.3 pts 22.2%
28.8% No religion ◂ +6.6 pts 22.2%
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 Kynunain Middleton +17.5 pts higher in Kynuna
36.8% 28th pct 19.4% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
Bachelor+ in Kynunain Middleton +13.2 pts higher in Kynuna
13.2% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Kynunain Middleton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

13.2% Year 10 +41.7 pts ▸ 54.8%
36.8% Year 12 ◂ +17.5 pts 19.4%
18.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.5 pts 12.9%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV +3.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 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%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Kynunain Middleton +$21 higher in Kynuna gap narrowing
$1,208 90th pct $1,187 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $1,208
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
Household income in Kynunain Middleton +$1,125 higher in Middleton
$1,625 56th pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Kynunain Middleton +$1,251 higher in Middleton
$1,374 19th pct $2,625 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,499
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $2,625
High earners in Kynunain Middleton +0.3 pts higher in Middleton
10.5% 63rd pct 10.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 35.3%
26.7% Under $650 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

28.9% $650–$1,499 +6.2 pts ▸ 35.1%
10.5% $3,000 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kynunain Middleton +6.8 pts higher in Kynuna
13.5% 5th pct 6.7% 0th pct
Mental health in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Kynunain Middleton +8.9 pts higher in Middleton
0.0% 0th pct 8.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.8% Arthritis +5.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.8% Other condition ◂ +5.8 pts 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

46.2% None +5.0 pts ▸ 51.1%
15.4% One condition ◂ +8.7 pts 6.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kynunain Middleton +16.6 pts higher in Middleton
13.2% 25th pct 29.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Unpaid carers in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Kynunain Middleton +5.8 pts higher in Middleton
13.2% 11th pct 18.9% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Defence service in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kynunain Middleton +5.6 pts higher in Middleton
7.9% 5th pct 13.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kynunain Middleton +6 larger in Kynuna
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Kynunain Middleton
$599 45th pct
Household income in Kynunain Middleton
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kynunain Middleton +0.3 larger in Middleton
2.1 19th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

47.8% Couples without children +10.5 pts ▸ 58.3%
39.1% Couples with children ◂ +5.8 pts 33.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.3% 2 people ◂ +29.8 pts 23.5%
20.0% 1 person ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kynunain Middleton +$160 higher in Middleton
$90 4th pct $250 40th pct
$4,500 100th pct
People / bedroom in Kynunain Middleton even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +36.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% Other tenure +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

66.7% Separate house ◂ +31.4 pts 35.3%
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

26.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.1 pts 23.5%
26.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.0 pts 17.6%
20.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 17.6%
20.0% 5 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Kynunain Middleton +58.3 pts higher in Middleton
21.7% 64th pct 80.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%
PT commute in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Kynunain Middleton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kynunain Middleton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kynunain Middleton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

21.7% Worked at home +58.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
13.0% Car (driver) +12.0 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 4 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 41.2%
30.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kynunain Middleton +14.1 pts higher in Middleton
20.0% 15th pct 34.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Kynunain Middleton +6.5 pts higher in Kynuna
60.5% 49th pct 54.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 84.6%
  • First area, 2021: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.1%
Full-time in Kynunain Middleton +13.0 pts higher in Middleton
87.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.8%
  • First area, 2021: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%

Industries people work in

69.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +20.4 pts ▸ 90.0%
26.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +26.1 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.7% Labourers +23.3 pts ▸ 45.0%
30.4% Managers +4.6 pts ▸ 35.0%
17.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
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%

Walkability

Walk score in Kynunain Middleton +0.6 higher in Kynuna
1.0 59th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kynunain Middleton +0.7 more in Kynuna
1.1 60th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kynunain Middleton +55.1 pts higher in Kynuna
55.1% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kynunain Middleton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kynunain Middleton +70.9 more in Kynuna
115.4 88th pct 44.4 79th pct
Intersections/km² in Kynunain Middleton even
0 1st pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Kynunain Middleton +0.8 pts higher in Middleton
2.3% 2nd pct 3.2% 15th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kynuna vs Middleton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31599/kynuna/vs/SAL31826/middleton