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Milton vs Fishermans Paradise

Name: Milton vs Fishermans Paradise — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 9.9 km apart · Milton profile · Fishermans Paradise profile

Milton Fishermans Paradise

Milton and Fishermans Paradise (L) are neighbouring areas with very different levels of accessibility and education. Milton is very walkable, with 86.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 83.1% near a school. In contrast, Fishermans Paradise (L) is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of those same services. Education and income are also far higher in Milton, where 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to 9.2% in Fishermans Paradise (L). The typical weekly household income in Milton is also well higher at $1,346, while it is $1,016 in Fishermans Paradise (L).

Everyday life shares many similarities across both areas, including a similar share of children under 15 (about 16%) and a nearly identical percentage of people with no religion (around 45%). They are both older than most of Australia, though residents are now noticeably older in Milton. Since 2011, the gaps in income and education have grown as Milton's typical household income and degree attainment have risen further ahead of Fishermans Paradise (L).

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,047 larger in Milton Year 12: 15.3 pts higher in Milton Separate houses: 7.9 pts higher in Fishermans Paradise Unemployment: 4.7 pts higher in Fishermans Paradise Bachelor+: 13.1 pts higher in Milton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +1,047 larger in Milton gap steady

1,538 66th pct 491 33rd pct

Median age in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +5 yrs older in Milton gap narrowing

55 yrs 83rd pct 50 yrs 68th pct

Age structure

36.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.7 pts 29.7%

23.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.7 pts ▸ 26.3%

17.0% Young adults (25–44) +2.9 pts ▸ 20.0%

16.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.2 pts 16.3%

5.9% Youth (15–24) +0.5 pts ▸ 6.3%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +6.2 pts 43.8%

22.5% Never married +9.7 pts ▸ 32.2%

12.2% Widowed ◂ +4.5 pts 7.7%

11.9% Divorced even 11.9%

3.0% Separated +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Milton Fishermans Paradise

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

81.3% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 76.6%

6.2% England ◂ +1.3 pts 4.9%

1.2% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Italy +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 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%

Ancestry

43.7% English ◂ +5.2 pts 38.5%

36.7% Australian +6.4 pts ▸ 43.2%

14.1% Irish ◂ +2.3 pts 11.8%

12.7% Scottish ◂ +4.2 pts 8.6%

4.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

3.1% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 2.6%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%

1.2% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

93.5% English only ◂ +2.3 pts 91.2%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

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% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.3% Christianity ◂ +3.3 pts 44.0%

45.1% No religion even 45.0%

6.3% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 9.6%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Islam +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

47.5% Year 12 ◂ +15.3 pts 32.2%

25.1% Year 10 +14.1 pts ▸ 39.1%

17.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.8 pts 14.3%

4.8% Year 11 +3.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

Highest qualification level

28.4% Certificate III / IV +15.2 pts ▸ 43.5%

23.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.3 pts 7.9%

17.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.9 pts 14.2%

8.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.4 pts 3.3%

3.0% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

Field of qualification

11.2% Engineering & related +7.6 pts ▸ 18.8%

14.1% Management & commerce ◂ +1.9 pts 12.1%

13.1% Education ◂ +5.9 pts 7.1%

12.3% Society & culture +0.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

12.6% Health ◂ +5.9 pts 6.7%

8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 7.1%

5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.3 pts ▸ 7.5%

4.9% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 2.1%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +1.8 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.4% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +$107 higher in Milton gap narrowing

$609 39th pct $502 17th pct

Household income in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +$330 higher in Milton gap widening

$1,346 57th pct $1,016 25th pct

Family income in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +$435 higher in Milton gap widening

$1,657 55th pct $1,222 19th pct

Household income distribution

32.6% $650–$1,499 +7.7 pts ▸ 40.3%

30.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 28.2%

18.4% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 24.8%

6.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

5.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.2% Under $650 +4.0 pts ▸ 54.2%

30.1% $650–$1,499 +0.6 pts ▸ 30.7%

11.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 8.2%

3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Arthritis +0.1 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.4% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 13.0%

12.0% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 10.8%

7.3% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.9% Heart disease ◂ +1.4 pts 6.5%

5.5% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

5.9% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 6.5%

2.5% Lung condition +3.0 pts ▸ 5.5%

4.2% Dementia ◂ +3.1 pts 1.0%

1.1% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.0% None ◂ +2.5 pts 52.5%

19.6% One condition +5.0 pts ▸ 24.6%

9.9% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 9.6%

8.3% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 6.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +0.1 larger in Milton gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

49.3% Couples with children ◂ +9.7 pts 39.6%

38.3% Couples without children +4.1 pts ▸ 42.3%

11.1% One-parent families +6.1 pts ▸ 17.3%

1.5% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Household size

44.4% 2 people ◂ +0.2 pts 44.2%

26.3% 1 person +3.8 pts ▸ 30.1%

11.2% 3 people ◂ +1.0 pts 10.2%

10.4% 4 people +0.3 pts ▸ 10.7%

5.4% 5 people ◂ +2.0 pts 3.4%

2.1% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +$87 higher in Milton gap widening

$387 85th pct $300 59th pct

Mortgage in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +$138 higher in Milton gap widening

$1,647 73rd pct $1,509 62nd pct

People / bedroom in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +0.10 higher in Fishermans Paradise gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.8% Owned outright ◂ +2.7 pts 46.1%

29.6% Owned with a mortgage +6.3 pts ▸ 35.9%

17.7% Rented ◂ +0.2 pts 17.5%

3.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.4 pts 1.9%

1.1% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%

Types of homes

92.1% Separate house +7.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

2.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.6% 3 bedrooms +15.7 pts ▸ 55.3%

33.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.9 pts 13.1%

14.4% 2 bedrooms +7.9 pts ▸ 22.3%

7.2% 5 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 1.5%

4.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 4.4%

0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.4% $350–$549 ◂ +49.3 pts 11.1%

25.7% $200–$349 +27.0 pts ▸ 52.8%

5.9% $550–$749 ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.0% Under $200 ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.5% $1,000–$1,799 +10.7 pts ▸ 43.2%

31.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +16.5 pts 14.9%

22.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.9 pts 17.6%

9.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

54.2% Car (driver) +15.0 pts ▸ 69.2%

17.3% Worked at home ◂ +7.0 pts 10.3%

7.6% Walked ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

4.2% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

1.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.8 pts 38.2%

35.4% 1 vehicle +0.8 pts ▸ 36.2%

13.6% 3 vehicles +1.8 pts ▸ 15.5%

6.7% 4 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 5.3%

5.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.9 pts 1.4%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.8 pts 13.5%

12.9% Construction +0.6 pts ▸ 13.5%

12.3% Retail trade ◂ +2.7 pts 9.6%

7.7% Accommodation & food +3.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

10.0% Professional & technical ◂ +7.5 pts 2.6%

9.2% Education & training ◂ +0.8 pts 8.3%

6.9% Public administration & safety +0.8 pts ▸ 7.7%

4.0% Administrative & support +3.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

0.7% Electricity, gas & water +5.7 pts ▸ 6.4%

3.3% Manufacturing +2.4 pts ▸ 5.8%

4.0% Other services +1.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.9% Arts & recreation +3.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

Occupations people work in

27.5% Professionals ◂ +12.7 pts 14.7%

15.1% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 15.4%

8.1% Labourers +7.3 pts ▸ 15.4%

11.4% Clerical & administrative +3.3 pts ▸ 14.7%

14.6% Managers ◂ +5.6 pts 9.0%

12.0% Community & personal service +0.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

3.7% Machinery operators & drivers +6.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.5% Sales workers ◂ +2.0 pts 6.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +4.9 higher in Milton

7.0 99th pct 2.1 21st pct

Types ≤15 min in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +4.9 more in Milton

6.8 89th pct 1.9 17th pct

15-min city in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +85.3 pts higher in Milton

85.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +86.3 pts higher in Milton

86.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +4.6 pts higher in Fishermans Paradise

80.2% 71st pct 84.8% 77th pct

Walk to school in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +83.1 pts higher in Milton

83.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +1.5 pts higher in Fishermans Paradise

94.6% 56th pct 96.1% 63rd pct

Walk to health in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +85.1 pts higher in Milton

85.1% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +24.3 more in Milton

34.5 78th pct 10.2 24th pct

Intersections/km² in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +29 higher in Milton

44 67th pct 15 23rd pct

Mean slope in Milton in Fishermans Paradise +0.4 pts higher in Milton

8.3% 86th pct 7.9% 83rd pct

Compare Milton with nearby areas

Ulladulla Kings Point Conjola Park Lake Conjola Fishermans Paradise Cunjurong Point - Manyana Lake Tabourie Berrara - Cudmirrah

Compare Fishermans Paradise with nearby areas

Conjola Park Lake Conjola Cunjurong Point - Manyana Milton Berrara - Cudmirrah Ulladulla Kings Point Sussex Inlet

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Milton vs Fishermans Paradise [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115104/milton/vs/UCL122058/fishermans-paradise