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Maryborough vs Sunshine Acres

Name: Maryborough vs Sunshine Acres — 2021 Census comparison
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Maryborough profile · Sunshine Acres profile

Maryborough Sunshine Acres

Maryborough (Qld) and Sunshine Acres (L) are nearby areas with very different profiles. Maryborough (Qld) is a more affordable, somewhat walkable area where 30.6% of homes are rented and the typical weekly household income is $968. It has a much older population, with 28.7% aged 65 and over, and a higher rate of long-term health conditions at 44.0%. In contrast, Sunshine Acres (L) is a car-dependent area with far higher incomes; the typical weekly household income is $1,912, and 21.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. Homes there are generally larger, with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Both areas have a similar share of people who use another language at home, which sits close to the national figure. However, the gap in typical household income has widened since 2011, and the lead in the share of older residents has flipped during that time. While Maryborough (Qld) has seen its lead in renters grow, Sunshine Acres (L) has moved further ahead in the share of adults working or looking for work.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 26.0 pts higher in Maryborough Household income: $944 higher in Sunshine Acres Population: 21,228 larger in Maryborough Participation: 21.8 pts higher in Sunshine Acres 3+ bedrooms: 21.6 pts higher in Sunshine Acres

Demographics & Identity

Population in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +21,228 larger in Maryborough gap narrowing

22,237 86th pct 1,009 57th pct

Median age in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +5 yrs older in Maryborough gap narrowing

49 yrs 64th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +6.8 pts ▸ 32.9%

28.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.7 pts 15.0%

18.7% Young adults (25–44) +1.5 pts ▸ 20.2%

15.6% Children (0–14) +4.6 pts ▸ 20.1%

10.9% Youth (15–24) +0.4 pts ▸ 11.3%

Marital status

40.7% Married +9.8 pts ▸ 50.5%

33.3% Never married ◂ +2.7 pts 30.6%

12.6% Divorced ◂ +4.3 pts 8.3%

8.5% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 5.3%

4.9% Separated even 4.8%

Age & sex structure

Maryborough Sunshine Acres

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.2% Australia +0.7 pts ▸ 83.8%

2.8% England +1.2 pts ▸ 4.0%

1.8% New Zealand even 1.9%

0.2% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

44.7% English +1.0 pts ▸ 45.7%

41.8% Australian ◂ +0.4 pts 41.3%

10.6% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 10.9%

10.9% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 8.6%

9.1% German ◂ +1.1 pts 8.0%

1.1% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.5% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

1.0% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

91.0% English only +1.3 pts ▸ 92.3%

0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.4% Christianity +2.1 pts ▸ 49.6%

42.3% No religion +1.2 pts ▸ 43.5%

8.8% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 6.0%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

34.5% Year 12 +9.7 pts ▸ 44.3%

33.3% Year 10 ◂ +0.2 pts 33.1%

16.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.2 pts 9.2%

7.3% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 7.7%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV +3.6 pts ▸ 46.5%

11.4% Bachelor degree +3.1 pts ▸ 14.6%

14.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.2 pts 13.8%

2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 3.0%

2.2% Postgraduate degree +1.0 pts ▸ 3.2%

Field of qualification

17.0% Engineering & related +0.7 pts ▸ 17.8%

14.2% Management & commerce +0.5 pts ▸ 14.8%

9.0% Health +4.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

13.4% Society & culture ◂ +2.8 pts 10.6%

5.0% Architecture & building +5.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

8.1% Education +1.8 pts ▸ 10.0%

7.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%

1.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%

1.2% Information technology ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Natural & physical sciences even 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +$220 higher in Sunshine Acres gap widening

$503 17th pct $723 62nd pct

Household income in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +$944 higher in Sunshine Acres gap widening

$968 20th pct $1,912 85th pct

Family income in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +$716 higher in Sunshine Acres gap widening

$1,226 20th pct $1,942 73rd pct

Household income distribution

38.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.6 pts 26.9%

26.7% Under $650 ◂ +14.4 pts 12.3%

20.4% $1,500–$2,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 25.0%

2.6% $4,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 11.7%

3.8% $3,000–$3,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 9.4%

Personal income distribution

56.2% Under $650 ◂ +14.5 pts 41.7%

26.9% $650–$1,499 +5.0 pts ▸ 31.9%

7.8% $1,500–$2,999 +8.3 pts ▸ 16.1%

1.0% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 14.2%

15.3% Mental health ◂ +4.5 pts 10.8%

12.1% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 8.8%

11.7% Other condition ◂ +3.2 pts 8.5%

7.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.6 pts 5.3%

7.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 5.0%

4.9% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 4.3%

4.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 2.4%

1.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%

1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.9% None +10.9 pts ▸ 57.8%

25.2% One condition ◂ +4.7 pts 20.5%

11.1% Two conditions ◂ +4.3 pts 6.8%

7.6% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 5.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +0.9 larger in Sunshine Acres gap widening

2.2 36th pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

40.9% Couples with children +17.3 pts ▸ 58.1%

34.6% Couples without children ◂ +7.9 pts 26.7%

23.3% One-parent families ◂ +8.3 pts 15.0%

1.3% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 0.4%

Household size

38.6% 2 people ◂ +3.2 pts 35.4%

33.3% 1 person ◂ +21.0 pts 12.3%

11.9% 3 people +6.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

9.2% 4 people +8.9 pts ▸ 18.2%

4.1% 5 people +7.3 pts ▸ 11.4%

2.9% 6 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 7.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +$45 higher in Sunshine Acres

$255 44th pct $300 59th pct

Mortgage in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +$650 higher in Sunshine Acres gap narrowing

$1,083 29th pct $1,733 77th pct

People / bedroom in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres even gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.7% Owned with a mortgage +31.4 pts ▸ 56.2%

40.7% Owned outright ◂ +2.4 pts 38.3%

30.6% Rented ◂ +26.0 pts 4.5%

2.2% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 1.3%

1.8% Other tenure ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

87.0% Separate house +12.0 pts ▸ 99.0%

7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

4.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.0 pts 32.1%

17.7% 4 bedrooms +19.0 pts ▸ 36.7%

23.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.4 pts 6.2%

3.9% 5 or more +17.5 pts ▸ 21.4%

5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 4.2%

0.4% Studio / none +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

67.2% $200–$349 ◂ +24.4 pts 42.9%

19.6% Under $200 ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%

8.9% $350–$549 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% $550–$749 ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.7 pts 39.3%

41.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +28.5 pts 13.3%

8.3% $1,800–$2,999 +26.4 pts ▸ 34.7%

1.3% $3,000 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

67.3% Car (driver) +1.6 pts ▸ 68.9%

4.7% Worked at home +4.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

6.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 pts 3.6%

3.8% Walked ◂ +1.6 pts 2.2%

1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.4% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +28.3 pts 13.8%

31.9% 2 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 40.5%

10.6% 3 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 23.8%

5.4% 4 or more +17.4 pts ▸ 22.8%

10.1% No vehicle ◂ +8.8 pts 1.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.8% Health care & social assistance +0.9 pts ▸ 20.7%

7.1% Construction +8.4 pts ▸ 15.5%

11.5% Retail trade ◂ +0.1 pts 11.4%

9.3% Education & training ◂ +1.4 pts 8.0%

8.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 6.0%

7.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 4.4%

6.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.8 pts 6.0%

4.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 3.4%

4.4% Other services ◂ +1.4 pts 3.0%

3.4% Administrative & support ◂ +1.0 pts 2.4%

1.2% Mining +2.0 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.4% Professional & technical +0.8 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

13.6% Technicians & trades +4.5 pts ▸ 18.1%

17.8% Community & personal service ◂ +3.9 pts 13.9%

12.6% Professionals +2.3 pts ▸ 14.9%

14.4% Labourers ◂ +5.8 pts 8.6%

13.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 11.8%

11.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 11.0%

7.7% Machinery operators & drivers +2.3 pts ▸ 10.0%

7.7% Managers +1.8 pts ▸ 9.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +4.2 higher in Maryborough

4.2 49th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +4.8 more in Maryborough

4.8 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +57.4 pts higher in Maryborough

57.4% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +57.5 pts higher in Maryborough

57.5% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +76.0 pts higher in Maryborough

76.0% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +91.2 pts higher in Maryborough

91.2% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +49.7 pts higher in Maryborough

49.7% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +10.5 more in Maryborough

10.5 25th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +58 higher in Maryborough

61 80th pct 2 1st pct

Mean slope in Maryborough in Sunshine Acres +0.2 pts higher in Sunshine Acres

3.8% 36th pct 3.9% 39th pct

Compare Maryborough with nearby areas

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Compare Sunshine Acres with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Maryborough vs Sunshine Acres [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL312003/maryborough/vs/UCL321097/sunshine-acres