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Mingela vs Ravenswood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Mingela profile · Ravenswood profile

Mingela Ravenswood

Ravenswood (Qld) and Mingela are nearby rural areas with very different economic profiles. Weekly household income is far higher in Mingela, where the usual amount is $4,250, compared to $860 in Ravenswood (Qld). This gap is reflected in home-loan payments, which are far higher in Mingela at $5,000 a month compared to $800 in Ravenswood (Qld). Ravenswood (Qld) has more local infrastructure, including one school and a higher number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, with neither area having any homes within a short walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. Both areas are sparsely populated, though Mingela is particularly so with only 14 residents. While Ravenswood (Qld) has a few more walkable amenities, the typical age of residents in both areas is far older than the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mingelain Ravenswood +283 larger in Ravenswood
14 10th pct 297 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2011: 349
  • Second area, 2016: 255
  • Second area, 2021: 297
Median age in Mingelain Ravenswood +4 yrs older in Mingela
55 yrs 86th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Mingelain Ravenswood
5.4% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%
22.6% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
8.1% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
10.7% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Age structure

64.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +29.6 pts 34.7%
28.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.5 pts 8.1%
21.4% Young adults (25–44) +3.8 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Marital status

73.3% Married ◂ +36.6 pts 36.8%
0.0% Never married +33.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
0.0% Divorced +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Separated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Widowed +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Age & sex structure

Mingela Ravenswood

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

  • 85+ in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ravenswood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ravenswood: 1.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Ravenswood: 3.6% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Ravenswood: 5.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Ravenswood: 7.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 21.4% females; 60–64 in Ravenswood: 6.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 55–59 in Mingela: 21.4% males, 35.7% females; 55–59 in Ravenswood: 6.8% males, 5.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Ravenswood: 6.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 45–49 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Ravenswood: 4.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 40–44 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Ravenswood: 3.6% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Ravenswood: 8.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 30–34 in Mingela: 21.4% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Ravenswood: 5.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Ravenswood: 1.8% males, 1.1% females
  • 20–24 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ravenswood: 1.8% males, 1.1% females
  • 15–19 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Ravenswood: 1.4% males, 1.1% females
  • 10–14 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Ravenswood: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Ravenswood: 1.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mingela: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Ravenswood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mingelain Ravenswood
6.7% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +39.4 pts 60.6%
0.0% New Zealand +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Italy +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

71.4% English ◂ +42.1 pts 29.3%
35.7% Australian ◂ +1.4 pts 34.3%
28.6% German ◂ +20.5 pts 8.1%
0.0% Irish +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Scottish +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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 Mingelain Ravenswood
1.0% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%
Limited English in Mingelain Ravenswood
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +33.0 pts 67.0%
0.0% Tagalog +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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%

Religion

22.2% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Religious affiliation

64.3% Christianity ◂ +19.2 pts 45.1%
42.9% No religion ◂ +20.6 pts 22.2%
0.0% Not stated +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
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

24.0% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
5.5% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Schools/1k kids in Mingelain Ravenswood
41.67 100th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mingelain Ravenswood +1 more in Ravenswood
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
7 0th pct
916 14th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +16.0 pts 24.0%
26.7% Year 10 ◂ +8.4 pts 18.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Year 11 +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

133.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +107.7 pts 25.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Society & culture +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Education +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mingelain Ravenswood +$907 higher in Mingela
$1,625 100th pct $718 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $457
  • Second area, 2016: $609
  • Second area, 2021: $718
Household income in Mingelain Ravenswood +$3,390 higher in Mingela
$4,250 100th pct $860 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,250
  • Second area, 2011: $756
  • Second area, 2016: $971
  • Second area, 2021: $860
Family income in Mingelain Ravenswood +$3,291 higher in Mingela
$4,749 100th pct $1,458 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,075
  • Second area, 2016: $1,325
  • Second area, 2021: $1,458
14.7% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
High-income homes in Mingelain Ravenswood
12.8% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%

Household income distribution

50.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +40.7 pts 9.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Under $650 +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Personal income distribution

20.0% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 30.1%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 15.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mingelain Ravenswood
25.3% 32nd pct
Mental health in Mingelain Ravenswood
6.1% 31st pct
Needs assistance in Mingelain Ravenswood
3.0% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Diabetes +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Arthritis +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Heart disease +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Mental health +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Other condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Cancer +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.4% None ◂ +31.7 pts 39.7%
0.0% One condition +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Two conditions +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Three or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Community Participation

12.1% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid carers in Mingelain Ravenswood
10.3% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid child care in Mingelain Ravenswood
10.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Defence service in Mingelain Ravenswood
3.3% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mingelain Ravenswood
16.2% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mingelain Ravenswood +16 larger in Ravenswood
0 0th pct 16 64th pct
38 yrs 76th pct
Median income in Mingelain Ravenswood
$1,124 86th pct
Household income in Mingelain Ravenswood
$2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mingelain Ravenswood +0.5 larger in Mingela
2.5 50th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
7.5% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
46.5% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.5%

Family composition

64.3% Couples without children ◂ +16.0 pts 48.3%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +8.3 pts 41.7%
0.0% One-parent families +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other families +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +46.5 pts ▸ 46.5%
0.0% 2 people +44.2 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% 3 people +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% 4 people +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 5 people +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$140 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $74
  • Second area, 2021: $140
Mortgage in Mingelain Ravenswood +$4,200 higher in Mingela
$5,000 100th pct $800 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $5,000
  • Second area, 2011: $654
  • Second area, 2016: $988
  • Second area, 2021: $800
People / bedroom in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
8.1% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Owned outright in Mingelain Ravenswood
50.0% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 51.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Mingelain Ravenswood
97.7% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 89.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.7%
48.8% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.8%

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Other tenure ◂ +56.2 pts 10.5%
0.0% Owned outright +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% Rented +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Not stated +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.3 pts 97.7%
0.0% Other dwelling +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

66.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +37.6 pts 29.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 5 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Studio / none +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Mingelain Ravenswood
21.5% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

75.0% Worked at home ◂ +53.5 pts 21.5%
0.0% Car (driver) +40.2 pts ▸ 40.2%
0.0% Walked +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +85.2 pts 14.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +43.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% 4 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mingelain Ravenswood
29.1% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Recent arrivals in Mingelain Ravenswood
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

8.4% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
Participation in Mingelain Ravenswood
43.8% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%
71.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.0%

Industries people work in

41.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.5 pts 26.2%
0.0% Mining +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
25.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

75.0% Managers ◂ +47.0 pts 28.0%
25.0% Professionals ◂ +17.5 pts 7.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Labourers +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mingelain Ravenswood +1.3 higher in Ravenswood
0.0 0th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Mingelain Ravenswood +1.9 more in Ravenswood
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
15-min city in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mingelain Ravenswood +40.4 pts higher in Ravenswood
0.0% 0th pct 40.4% 72nd pct
Walk to a park in Mingelain Ravenswood +47.1 pts higher in Ravenswood
0.0% 0th pct 47.1% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mingelain Ravenswood +57.2 more in Ravenswood
0.0 0th pct 57.2 84th pct
Intersections/km² in Mingelain Ravenswood even
0 7th pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Mingelain Ravenswood +1.3 pts higher in Mingela
5.4% 46th pct 4.1% 30th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mingela vs Ravenswood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31853/mingela/vs/SAL32397/ravenswood