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Gunn Point vs Muirhead

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Gunn Point profile · Muirhead profile

Gunn Point Muirhead

Gunn Point and Muirhead are very different nearby areas. Gunn Point is sparsely populated with only three people, who are far older with a typical age of 68. In contrast, Muirhead has 3,689 people and is far younger, with a typical age of 29. This age gap is reflected in the finances and home sizes; Muirhead has far higher typical household incomes ($3,029 compared to $724 in Gunn Point) and far more people per home (3.4 compared to 2.0). Muirhead is also a more connected hub, with a walkability score that is somewhat walkable, while Gunn Point is car-dependent.

These two areas have almost nothing in common, though both have no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. The distance between them is mirrored by the widening gap in their infrastructure and accessibility. Muirhead provides a high level of convenience, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while Gunn Point has no such access to parks, schools, or groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +3,686 larger in Muirhead gap widening
3 2nd pct 3,689 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2011: 0
  • Second area, 2016: 2,398
  • Second area, 2021: 3,689
Median age in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +39 yrs older in Gunn Point gap widening
68 yrs 100th pct 29 yrs 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 64 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 68 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 29 yrs
First Nations in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
4.7% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
2.0% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
28.5% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
14.3% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Age structure

166.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +164.7 pts 2.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%

Marital status

0.0% Married +57.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
0.0% Never married +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Divorced +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Separated +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Widowed +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Age & sex structure

Gunn Point Muirhead

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

  • 85+ in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Muirhead: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Muirhead: 0.1% males, 0.1% females
  • 75–79 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Muirhead: 0.1% males, 0.3% females
  • 70–74 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Muirhead: 0.3% males, 0.3% females
  • 65–69 in Gunn Point: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Muirhead: 0.6% males, 0.5% females
  • 60–64 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Muirhead: 0.9% males, 0.8% females
  • 55–59 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Muirhead: 1.5% males, 1.4% females
  • 50–54 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Muirhead: 2.7% males, 2.1% females
  • 45–49 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Muirhead: 3.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Muirhead: 4.8% males, 4.7% females
  • 35–39 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Muirhead: 4.7% males, 5.8% females
  • 30–34 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Muirhead: 5.0% males, 5.2% females
  • 25–29 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Muirhead: 4.8% males, 5.1% females
  • 20–24 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Muirhead: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Muirhead: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 10–14 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Muirhead: 4.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Muirhead: 5.7% males, 5.3% females
  • 0–4 in Gunn Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Muirhead: 5.3% males, 4.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
41.9% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +53.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
0.0% India +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Philippines +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% England +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% China +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Nepal +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% South Africa +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% English +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Indian +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Chinese +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Filipino +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Greek +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Scottish +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% German +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Language

Other language in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
44.2% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.2%
Limited English in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
3.9% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +50.5 pts ▸ 50.5%
0.0% Greek +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Mandarin +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Tagalog +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Hindi +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Punjabi +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

32.2% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.2%

Religious affiliation

166.7% No religion ◂ +134.5 pts 32.2%
0.0% Christianity +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
0.0% Hinduism +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Not stated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Buddhism +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Islam +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Other religions +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

76.5% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 72.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.5%
39.3% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +14 more in Muirhead
0 0th pct 14 84th pct
334 52nd pct
977 42nd pct

Highest year of school

166.7% Year 10 ◂ +158.7 pts 8.0%
0.0% Year 12 +76.5 pts ▸ 76.5%
0.0% Year 11 +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Income

Personal income in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +$1,033 higher in Muirhead gap widening
$350 0th pct $1,383 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $1,277
  • Second area, 2021: $1,383
Household income in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +$2,305 higher in Muirhead
$724 3rd pct $3,029 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2016: $2,758
  • Second area, 2021: $3,029
Family income in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +$2,253 higher in Muirhead
$724 0th pct $2,977 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2016: $2,720
  • Second area, 2021: $2,977
21.5% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
High-income homes in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
43.7% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +35.4 pts ▸ 35.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Under $650 +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Personal income distribution

233.3% Under $650 ◂ +210.8 pts 22.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.5 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
14.0% 6th pct
Mental health in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
4.2% 21st pct
Needs assistance in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
2.4% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Asthma +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Mental health +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Diabetes +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Arthritis +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Heart disease +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Cancer +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +78.6 pts ▸ 78.6%
0.0% One condition +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Three or more +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Community Participation

15.6% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Unpaid carers in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
7.7% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Unpaid child care in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
39.2% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%
Defence service in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
13.5% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
21.7% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +173 larger in Muirhead
0 0th pct 173 86th pct
16 yrs 13th pct
53.6% 77th pct
6.0% 30th pct
Median income in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
$1,031 80th pct
Household income in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
$2,853 86th pct
Indigenous language in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
15.0% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +1.4 larger in Muirhead
2.0 14th pct 3.4 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
6.2% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
6.9% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +77.6 pts 22.4%
0.0% 4 people +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% 3 people +23.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% 5 people +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% 1 person +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 6 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$313 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $313
$2,600 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $3,200
  • Second area, 2021: $2,600
People / bedroom in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +1.10 higher in Gunn Point
2.00 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
44.7% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%
Owned outright in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
5.2% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Separate houses in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
92.9% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 92.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.9%
98.3% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 98.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.3%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +94.8 pts 5.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +48.6 pts ▸ 48.6%
0.0% Rented +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
0.0% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +92.9 pts ▸ 92.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +99.6 pts 0.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +55.3 pts ▸ 55.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% 5 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

1.1% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
Work from home in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
3.1% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
1.6% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
PT stops in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +3 more in Muirhead
0 0th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +0.81 more in Muirhead
0.00 0th pct 0.81 60th pct
Departures/1k in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +89.2 more in Muirhead
0.0 0th pct 89.2 67th pct
PT routes in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +4 more in Muirhead
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
4 29th pct
Reach 30 min in Gunn Pointin Muirhead even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +16,973 more in Muirhead
0 0th pct 16,973 47th pct
Transit to city in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
78 86th pct

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +80.2 pts 19.8%
0.0% 2 vehicles +56.9 pts ▸ 56.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 4 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% No vehicle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
64.4% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 89.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.4%
Recent arrivals in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
16.2% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Jobs & Industry

2.9% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Participation in Gunn Pointin Muirhead
80.1% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 81.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.1%
72.9% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 72.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +4.0 higher in Muirhead
0.0 0th pct 4.0 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +3.7 more in Muirhead
0.0 0th pct 3.7 76th pct
15-min city in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +5.6 pts higher in Muirhead
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 62nd pct
Walk to shops in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +16.3 pts higher in Muirhead
0.0% 0th pct 16.3% 69th pct
Walk to transit in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +97.8 pts higher in Muirhead
0.0% 0th pct 97.8% 93rd pct
Walk to school in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +80.4 pts higher in Muirhead
0.0% 0th pct 80.4% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +100.0 pts higher in Muirhead
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Gunn Pointin Muirhead even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +4.9 more in Muirhead
0.0 0th pct 4.9 29th pct
Intersections/km² in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +181 higher in Muirhead
0 4th pct 181 90th pct
Mean slope in Gunn Pointin Muirhead +1.0 pts higher in Gunn Point
4.7% 38th pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gunn Point vs Muirhead [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70117/gunn-point/vs/SAL70198/muirhead