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Miara vs Winfield

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Miara profile · Winfield profile

Miara Winfield

Winfield and Miara are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. Winfield is more diverse, with 16.9% of people born overseas and 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Health challenges are more common there, as 47.4% of residents have a long-term health condition. In contrast, Miara has a much younger feel, with 21.4% of people being children under 15. Miara is also more family-oriented, as it has a well higher share of married people and two schools within 3 km.

Everyday life is quite similar in both places, with nearly identical typical weekly personal incomes of around $446 to $449. Both areas are essentially car-dependent, as neither has public transport stops or any amenities within a 15-minute walk. This lack of local services is a shared trait, while other gaps, such as the difference in typical weekly rent, remain significant.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Miarain Winfield +126 larger in Winfield gap widening
28 18th pct 154 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2011: 408
  • Second area, 2016: 146
  • Second area, 2021: 154
Median age in Miarain Winfield +1 yrs older in Winfield gap widening
64 yrs 99th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 65 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 65 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 65 yrs
First Nations in Miarain Winfield +1.9 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Aged 65+ in Miarain Winfield +9.4 pts higher in Miara gap widening
60.7% 100th pct 51.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.4%
  • First area, 2021: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.3%
Under 15 in Miarain Winfield +15.6 pts higher in Miara gap widening
21.4% 77th pct 5.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
De facto in Miarain Winfield +10.5 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%

Age structure

60.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.4 pts 51.3%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) +3.2 pts ▸ 31.8%
21.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.6 pts 5.8%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

Marital status

79.2% Married ◂ +13.0 pts 66.2%
16.7% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 11.3%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +12.4 pts 4.2%
0.0% Divorced +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Separated +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Miara Winfield

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

  • 85+ in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Winfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Winfield: 3.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Miara: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Winfield: 3.8% males, 6.9% females
  • 70–74 in Miara: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Winfield: 12.2% males, 9.9% females
  • 65–69 in Miara: 19.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Winfield: 7.6% males, 8.4% females
  • 60–64 in Miara: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Winfield: 4.6% males, 6.1% females
  • 55–59 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Winfield: 7.6% males, 5.3% females
  • 50–54 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Winfield: 2.3% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Miara: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Winfield: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Winfield: 2.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Winfield: 2.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Winfield: 3.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 15–19 in Miara: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Miara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Winfield: 0.0% males, 4.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Miarain Winfield +16.9 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%

Country of birth

64.3% Australia +10.4 pts ▸ 74.7%
17.9% England ◂ +12.7 pts 5.2%
0.0% New Zealand +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
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

57.1% English ◂ +13.0 pts 44.2%
35.7% Australian ◂ +3.9 pts 31.8%
14.3% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 13.0%
10.7% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% German +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Italian +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Dutch +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Miarain Winfield +1.9 pts higher in Winfield gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Miarain Winfield 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

85.7% English only +3.9 pts ▸ 89.6%
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 Miarain Winfield +0.6 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
35.7% 36th pct 35.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

Religious affiliation

64.3% Christianity ◂ +13.6 pts 50.6%
35.7% No religion ◂ +0.6 pts 35.1%
10.7% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 9.7%
0.0% Islam +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
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 Miarain Winfield +3.1 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
34.6% 23rd pct 31.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.5%
Bachelor+ in Miarain Winfield +13.4 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Miarain Winfield +2 more in Miara
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
13 1st pct
966 36th pct

Highest year of school

34.6% Year 12 ◂ +3.1 pts 31.5%
11.5% Year 10 +21.3 pts ▸ 32.9%
23.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.4 pts 21.7%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.3% Certificate III / IV +12.9 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Education +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Creative arts +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Miarain Winfield +$3 higher in Miara gap narrowing
$449 8th pct $446 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $471
  • First area, 2021: $449
  • Second area, 2011: $357
  • Second area, 2016: $422
  • Second area, 2021: $446
Household income in Miarain Winfield +$64 higher in Winfield gap widening
$724 3rd pct $788 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2011: $675
  • Second area, 2016: $740
  • Second area, 2021: $788
Family income in Miarain Winfield +$19 higher in Miara gap narrowing
$899 4th pct $880 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2011: $844
  • Second area, 2016: $772
  • Second area, 2021: $880
High earners in Miarain Winfield +2.8 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
High-income homes in Miarain Winfield
10.6% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +47.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
0.0% Under $650 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Personal income distribution

83.3% Under $650 ◂ +35.4 pts 47.9%
12.5% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Miarain Winfield +22.4 pts higher in Winfield
25.0% 31st pct 47.4% 100th pct
Mental health in Miarain Winfield +9.7 pts higher in Winfield
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Miarain Winfield +5.8 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

32.1% Arthritis ◂ +14.6 pts 17.5%
21.4% Asthma ◂ +14.9 pts 6.5%
0.0% Cancer +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Heart disease +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Mental health +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Diabetes +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Lung condition +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Other condition +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Stroke +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None ◂ +18.5 pts 35.1%
10.7% One condition +12.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
10.7% Two conditions +6.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Miarain Winfield +9.9 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
Unpaid carers in Miarain Winfield +0.2 pts higher in Winfield gap steady
12.5% 47th pct 12.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Miarain Winfield +12.0 pts higher in Winfield gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Defence service in Miarain Winfield +6.5 pts higher in Winfield
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Miarain Winfield +7.9 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
37.5% 92nd pct 29.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Miarain Winfield +3 larger in Winfield
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Miarain Winfield
35 yrs 73rd pct
Median income in Miarain Winfield
$824 67th pct
Household income in Miarain Winfield
$900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Miarain Winfield +0.2 larger in Winfield gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Miarain Winfield
6.6% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Living alone in Miarain Winfield
19.7% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

Family composition

87.5% Couples without children ◂ +17.7 pts 69.8%
25.0% One-parent families ◂ +18.4 pts 6.6%
0.0% Couples with children +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people +20.6 pts ▸ 60.6%
26.7% 1 person ◂ +7.0 pts 19.7%
0.0% 4 people +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 6 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Miarain Winfield +$170 higher in Winfield
$50 0th pct $220 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: $50
  • Second area, 2011: $80
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $220
$500 1st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,122
  • Second area, 2021: $500
People / bedroom in Miarain Winfield +0.20 higher in Miara gap steady
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
12.1% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Owned outright in Miarain Winfield
59.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%
Separate houses in Miarain Winfield
89.4% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 94.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.4%
3+ bedrooms in Miarain Winfield
48.5% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.5%

How homes are owned or rented

53.3% Owned outright +5.8 pts ▸ 59.1%
0.0% Rented +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

53.3% Separate house +36.1 pts ▸ 89.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

20.0% 3 bedrooms +13.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.5 pts 15.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Miarain Winfield
16.7% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
PT commute in Miarain Winfield
8.3% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
PT stops in Miarain Winfield even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Miarain Winfield even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Miarain Winfield even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Miarain Winfield even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Worked at home +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Bus +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

60.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.7 pts 38.3%
26.7% 2 vehicles +23.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% 4 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Miarain Winfield +0.3 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
29.2% 43rd pct 28.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
Recent arrivals in Miarain Winfield
11.5% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Miarain Winfield
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Miarain Winfield +11.4 pts higher in Miara gap narrowing
41.7% 11th pct 30.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.8%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%
50.0% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +86.1 pts 13.9%
0.0% Construction +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Education & training +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Labourers ◂ +88.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% Managers +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Professionals +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Sales workers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Miarain Winfield even
0.0 26th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Miarain Winfield even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Miarain Winfield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Miarain Winfield +0.3 pts higher in Miara
0.3% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Miarain Winfield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Miarain Winfield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Miarain Winfield +0.3 pts higher in Miara
0.3% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Miarain Winfield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Miarain Winfield +64.9 more in Miara
71.4 86th pct 6.5 33rd pct
Intersections/km² in Miarain Winfield even
0 32nd pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Miarain Winfield +1.3 pts higher in Miara
7.0% 63rd pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Miara vs Winfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31820/miara/vs/SAL33097/winfield