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Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Bundaberg

Name: Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Bundaberg — 2021 Census comparison
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Urban Area comparison ≈ 638 km apart · Airlie Beach - Cannonvale profile · Bundaberg profile

Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Bundaberg

Bundaberg and Airlie Beach - Cannonvale are two very different Queensland regions. Bundaberg is far older, with a typical resident aged 45 and 25.7% of people aged 65 and over, compared to a typical age of 36 and 11.4% of seniors in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale. This age gap is reflected in health and housing; people with long-term health conditions are far more common in Bundaberg (37.5% vs 19.8%), and homes owned outright are far more frequent there as well (37.7% vs 23.8%). Airlie Beach - Cannonvale is more mobile and affluent, with a far higher share of people moving in the last five years (53.6% vs 41.4%) and a typical weekly household income that is $488 higher than in Bundaberg.

Everyday life shares some similarities, as both areas have the same typical number of people per home (2.4) and about half of all homes are within a 15 minute walk of a school. However, the gaps between them are often widening. The age difference has grown since 2011, and the gap in weekly household income has more than doubled. While Bundaberg has far better access to public transport, with 78% of homes within a 10 minute walk, Airlie Beach - Cannonvale has seen its share of overseas-born residents grow to 22.7%, which is now well higher than the 13.1% in Bundaberg.

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Where they differ most

Population: 59,224 larger in Bundaberg Needs assistance: 6.9 pts higher in Bundaberg De facto: 8.6 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Separate houses: 19.2 pts higher in Bundaberg Participation: 16.3 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +59,224 larger in Bundaberg gap narrowing

14,523 14th pct 73,747 71st pct

Median age in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +9 yrs older in Bundaberg gap widening

36 yrs 14th pct 45 yrs 76th pct

Age structure

34.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.0 pts 21.5%

26.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.1 pts 24.9%

11.4% Seniors (65+) +14.4 pts ▸ 25.7%

15.7% Children (0–14) +1.4 pts ▸ 17.0%

12.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%

Marital status

47.9% Never married ◂ +16.4 pts 31.5%

35.5% Married +10.5 pts ▸ 46.0%

10.4% Divorced +0.4 pts ▸ 10.9%

2.3% Widowed +5.1 pts ▸ 7.4%

3.8% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Bundaberg

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

65.0% Australia +16.2 pts ▸ 81.2%

4.8% England ◂ +1.7 pts 3.1%

4.2% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 2.0%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

0.6% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.4% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.3% Italy even 0.2%

0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

40.1% English +2.3 pts ▸ 42.4%

31.3% Australian +8.6 pts ▸ 39.9%

9.5% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 10.6%

10.3% Irish ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%

4.9% German +3.7 pts ▸ 8.6%

3.3% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

1.8% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

1.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

1.1% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.6% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

0.2% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Language used at home

78.7% English only +10.0 pts ▸ 88.7%

0.8% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

0.3% Vietnamese even 0.3%

0.2% Italian even 0.3%

0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic even 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

33.4% Christianity +16.5 pts ▸ 50.0%

49.4% No religion ◂ +9.2 pts 40.2%

14.5% Not stated ◂ +7.2 pts 7.3%

1.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

0.3% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.1% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

53.5% Year 12 ◂ +12.2 pts 41.3%

19.3% Year 10 +10.3 pts ▸ 29.6%

4.7% Year 9 or below +9.9 pts ▸ 14.7%

8.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.3 pts 7.2%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +7.4 pts ▸ 39.6%

18.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.8 pts 17.5%

15.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.3 pts 13.3%

3.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.1 pts 3.5%

2.8% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 3.5%

1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

15.4% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 15.9%

15.8% Management & commerce ◂ +1.0 pts 14.9%

6.7% Health +5.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

8.5% Society & culture +3.5 pts ▸ 12.0%

10.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.1 pts 6.0%

5.6% Education +3.6 pts ▸ 9.2%

6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.3 pts 6.0%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.7 pts 1.5%

2.1% Agriculture & environment +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.5%

1.0% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +$281 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$898 87th pct $617 15th pct

Household income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +$488 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$1,674 74th pct $1,186 18th pct

Family income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +$518 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$1,990 68th pct $1,472 15th pct

Household income distribution

27.3% $650–$1,499 +6.5 pts ▸ 33.8%

32.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 25.3%

12.9% Under $650 +9.3 pts ▸ 22.2%

8.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 6.2%

7.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 4.8%

Personal income distribution

26.9% Under $650 +21.5 pts ▸ 48.4%

40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.2 pts 30.9%

14.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 11.4%

3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 1.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.0% Arthritis +9.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

6.8% Mental health +5.0 pts ▸ 11.8%

5.9% Asthma +4.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

5.4% Other condition +4.6 pts ▸ 10.0%

2.3% Diabetes +4.4 pts ▸ 6.7%

2.4% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

2.1% Cancer +2.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

1.5% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

0.5% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.2% Dementia +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.1% None ◂ +11.2 pts 54.0%

14.6% One condition +8.1 pts ▸ 22.7%

3.7% Two conditions +5.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

1.5% Three or more +4.3 pts ▸ 5.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg even gap narrowing

2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children ◂ +4.8 pts 46.1%

33.7% Couples without children +0.6 pts ▸ 34.3%

14.6% One-parent families +3.9 pts ▸ 18.5%

0.9% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

38.0% 2 people +0.7 pts ▸ 38.7%

26.6% 1 person +2.3 pts ▸ 28.9%

14.7% 3 people ◂ +1.5 pts 13.2%

14.2% 4 people ◂ +2.9 pts 11.3%

4.8% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 4.9%

1.8% 6 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +$85 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$370 81st pct $285 37th pct

Mortgage in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +$433 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$1,733 71st pct $1,300 29th pct

People / bedroom in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg even gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.2% Rented ◂ +9.5 pts 30.7%

23.8% Owned outright +13.9 pts ▸ 37.7%

33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.7 pts 27.6%

1.0% Other tenure +1.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.7% Not stated even 1.7%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house +19.2 pts ▸ 81.7%

20.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +13.2 pts 7.6%

10.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.7 pts 8.8%

3.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 1.7%

Bedrooms per home

35.0% 3 bedrooms +9.8 pts ▸ 44.9%

28.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.9 pts 26.4%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 17.4%

5.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.3 pts 4.1%

5.3% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%

1.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

32.4% $200–$349 +28.3 pts ▸ 60.7%

47.1% $350–$549 ◂ +28.1 pts 19.1%

8.0% Under $200 +7.4 pts ▸ 15.4%

8.3% $550–$749 ◂ +7.4 pts 0.9%

1.7% $750 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.9% $1,000–$1,799 +12.3 pts ▸ 47.2%

32.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 16.9%

14.8% Under $1,000 +11.3 pts ▸ 26.1%

10.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 4.1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

48.7% Car (driver) +23.7 pts ▸ 72.3%

12.8% Walked ◂ +10.8 pts 2.0%

7.2% Worked at home ◂ +2.4 pts 4.8%

4.9% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 6.7%

2.8% Bus ◂ +2.3 pts 0.5%

0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.8% 1 vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 39.7%

37.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.3 pts 35.2%

11.0% 3 vehicles +1.0 pts ▸ 12.0%

7.0% No vehicle ◂ +0.2 pts 6.9%

5.6% 4 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

29.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +22.4 pts 6.8%

6.4% Health care & social assistance +14.7 pts ▸ 21.0%

8.5% Retail trade +2.3 pts ▸ 10.8%

4.4% Education & training +4.4 pts ▸ 8.9%

8.4% Construction ◂ +0.5 pts 8.0%

7.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 3.0%

1.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.9 pts ▸ 7.2%

2.9% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

6.1% Mining ◂ +4.4 pts 1.7%

5.4% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 2.8%

3.1% Public administration & safety +1.7 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.7% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 4.0%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.9 pts 13.7%

12.2% Professionals +4.6 pts ▸ 16.7%

15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 14.7%

13.3% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 14.8%

13.5% Managers ◂ +3.4 pts 10.1%

9.4% Clerical & administrative +2.2 pts ▸ 11.6%

9.1% Sales workers +0.6 pts ▸ 9.7%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.5 pts 7.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +1.4 higher in Bundaberg

3.4 15th pct 4.9 47th pct

Types ≤15 min in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +1.1 more in Bundaberg

3.6 17th pct 4.7 48th pct

15-min city in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +7.3 pts higher in Bundaberg

48.1% 36th pct 55.4% 54th pct

Walk to shops in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +1.3 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

61.4% 71st pct 60.1% 68th pct

Walk to transit in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +78.0 pts higher in Bundaberg

0.0% 0th pct 78.0% 39th pct

Walk to school in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +0.3 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

50.6% 24th pct 50.3% 24th pct

Walk to a park in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +4.2 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

89.8% 52nd pct 85.6% 37th pct

Walk to health in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +1.5 pts higher in Bundaberg

37.5% 38th pct 39.0% 43rd pct

Amenities/1k in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +8.3 more in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

25.1 87th pct 16.9 62nd pct

Intersections/km² in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +26 higher in Bundaberg

4 9th pct 30 69th pct

Mean slope in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Bundaberg +8.9 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

13.8% 100th pct 4.9% 46th pct

Compare Airlie Beach - Cannonvale with nearby areas

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Compare Bundaberg with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Bundaberg [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sua/3001/airlie-beach-cannonvale/vs/3003/bundaberg