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Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Midge Point

Name: Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Midge Point — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 40 km apart · Airlie Beach - Cannonvale profile · Midge Point profile

Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Midge Point

Airlie Beach - Cannonvale and Midge Point (L) are two very different Queensland settings. Airlie Beach - Cannonvale is a larger, more active hub where people are generally younger, with a typical age of 37, and typical weekly incomes are far higher at $876. It is much more diverse, with 22.3% born overseas and 18.5% arriving from abroad recently. In contrast, Midge Point (L) is a sparsely populated area with a much older population; the typical resident is 57 and a quarter of all people are aged 65 or over. Housing also differs sharply, as 46.7% of homes in Midge Point (L) are owned outright, while 42.9% of homes in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale are rented.

Since 2011, the gap in typical weekly income between the two has widened, with the difference growing to $367. Despite this, they share some basics: both have an identical typical household size of 2.3 people and similar rates of unemployment. While both areas are mostly car-dependent, Airlie Beach - Cannonvale is more walkable, with many residents able to reach groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 20 yrs older in Midge Point Year 12: 25.7 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Separate houses: 25.3 pts higher in Midge Point Population: 10,425 larger in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Owned outright: 24.0 pts higher in Midge Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +10,425 larger in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap steady

10,646 86th pct 221 11th pct

Median age in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +20 yrs older in Midge Point gap widening

37 yrs 21st pct 57 yrs 88th pct

Age structure

26.6% Older adults (45–64) +7.3 pts ▸ 33.9%

33.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.2 pts 19.9%

12.5% Seniors (65+) +12.9 pts ▸ 25.3%

17.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.5 pts 11.8%

10.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.6 pts 5.9%

Marital status

36.3% Married +16.9 pts ▸ 53.1%

45.1% Never married ◂ +21.7 pts 23.4%

11.7% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 10.4%

2.5% Widowed +6.4 pts ▸ 8.9%

4.4% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Airlie Beach - Cannonvale Midge Point

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

67.5% Australia +16.2 pts ▸ 83.7%

5.1% England ◂ +2.4 pts 2.7%

4.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 3.2%

0.3% China +1.5 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.9% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.1% South Africa ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% India ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

32.3% Australian +14.3 pts ▸ 46.6%

41.8% English ◂ +7.9 pts 33.9%

10.6% Irish +3.9 pts ▸ 14.5%

9.9% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 13.6%

5.1% German ◂ +1.0 pts 4.1%

2.8% Italian +1.3 pts ▸ 4.1%

1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.0% Filipino +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

81.8% English only +8.3 pts ▸ 90.0%

0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

33.7% Christianity +20.2 pts ▸ 53.8%

51.1% No religion ◂ +11.7 pts 39.4%

12.5% Not stated ◂ +4.8 pts 7.7%

1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

51.9% Year 12 ◂ +25.7 pts 26.2%

21.7% Year 10 +20.0 pts ▸ 41.7%

5.6% Year 9 or below +9.4 pts ▸ 15.0%

9.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.1 pts 4.3%

Highest qualification level

34.9% Certificate III / IV +13.4 pts ▸ 48.4%

17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.0 pts 4.4%

15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.3 pts 6.6%

3.0% Certificate I / II +6.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

3.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%

2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.8% Engineering & related +5.2 pts ▸ 22.0%

15.3% Management & commerce ◂ +3.2 pts 12.1%

6.3% Education +4.7 pts ▸ 11.0%

8.9% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.5 pts 3.3%

7.3% Health +0.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

6.8% Architecture & building ◂ +2.4 pts 4.4%

1.0% Information technology +4.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

3.2% Creative arts ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +$367 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$876 86th pct $509 18th pct

Household income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +$583 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$1,604 72nd pct $1,021 26th pct

Family income in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +$613 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$1,918 71st pct $1,305 26th pct

Household income distribution

28.3% $650–$1,499 +10.8 pts ▸ 39.1%

31.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.9 pts 12.0%

13.7% Under $650 +1.5 pts ▸ 15.2%

8.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

6.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 3.3%

Personal income distribution

31.0% Under $650 +21.1 pts ▸ 52.1%

37.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 25.5%

15.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.9 pts 7.8%

3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 3.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Arthritis +6.1 pts ▸ 11.8%

2.5% Heart disease +6.5 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.4% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 6.8%

6.2% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.2% Cancer +4.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.6% Diabetes +4.2 pts ▸ 6.8%

1.7% Lung condition +5.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

6.0% Other condition ◂ +1.9 pts 4.1%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.5% None ◂ +13.0 pts 52.5%

15.5% One condition +8.5 pts ▸ 24.0%

4.0% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

1.9% Three or more +3.1 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point even gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.3 43rd pct

Family composition

33.9% Couples without children +22.0 pts ▸ 55.9%

49.2% Couples with children ◂ +15.0 pts 34.1%

16.0% One-parent families ◂ +6.0 pts 10.0%

1.0% Other families ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.2% 2 people +16.2 pts ▸ 54.3%

27.8% 1 person ◂ +7.1 pts 20.7%

14.6% 3 people ◂ +3.7 pts 10.9%

13.3% 4 people ◂ +1.3 pts 12.0%

4.4% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%

1.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +$145 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale gap widening

$365 79th pct $220 29th pct

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

$1,733 77th pct $1,300 43rd pct

People / bedroom in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point even gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

22.8% Owned outright +24.0 pts ▸ 46.7%

42.9% Rented ◂ +21.2 pts 21.7%

31.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.9 pts 25.0%

0.9% Other tenure +2.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.6% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

59.5% Separate house +25.3 pts ▸ 84.8%

23.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +20.7 pts 3.3%

12.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Other dwelling +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

Bedrooms per home

36.2% 3 bedrooms +10.5 pts ▸ 46.7%

26.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.5 pts 17.4%

24.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 17.4%

5.2% 1 bedroom +4.6 pts ▸ 9.8%

4.5% 5 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 4.3%

1.2% Studio / none ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

32.8% $200–$349 +27.2 pts ▸ 60.0%

48.4% $350–$549 ◂ +48.4 pts 0.0%

6.9% Under $200 +23.1 pts ▸ 30.0%

7.3% $550–$749 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

0.6% $750 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.0% $1,000–$1,799 +28.3 pts ▸ 65.2%

30.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%

15.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

9.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

57.9% Car (driver) +14.2 pts ▸ 72.2%

7.8% Worked at home ◂ +4.0 pts 3.8%

5.8% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.8% Walked ◂ +2.0 pts 3.8%

1.8% Bus ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.0% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 40.2%

36.9% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 38.0%

10.3% 3 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 15.2%

6.2% No vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.0% 4 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.2 pts 10.1%

10.4% Retail trade ◂ +5.3 pts 5.1%

7.3% Health care & social assistance +2.9 pts ▸ 10.1%

9.6% Construction ◂ +4.5 pts 5.1%

1.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.3 pts ▸ 8.9%

7.1% Mining +1.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

8.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.0 pts 5.1%

4.4% Other services +3.2 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.0% Administrative & support ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.5% Public administration & safety +1.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.9% Education & training +0.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.4% Manufacturing +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

12.5% Labourers +9.1 pts ▸ 21.5%

13.4% Managers +5.6 pts ▸ 19.0%

12.7% Professionals +6.3 pts ▸ 19.0%

17.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.8 pts 7.6%

13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +6.1 pts 7.6%

10.6% Sales workers ◂ +4.3 pts 6.3%

9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.1 pts 7.6%

8.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.7 pts 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +2.8 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

3.8 41st pct 1.0 10th pct

Types ≤15 min in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +3.1 more in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

4.0 41st pct 0.9 8th pct

15-min city in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +54.3 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

54.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +69.9 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

69.9% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +57.0 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

57.0% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +19.2 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

97.8% 71st pct 78.7% 28th pct

Walk to health in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +42.0 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

42.0% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +3.6 more in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

21.7 58th pct 18.1 49th pct

Intersections/km² in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +33 higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

40 62nd pct 7 11th pct

Mean slope in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale in Midge Point +9.6 pts higher in Airlie Beach - Cannonvale

13.7% 99th pct 4.1% 42nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Airlie Beach - Cannonvale vs Midge Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL313001/airlie-beach-cannonvale/vs/UCL322080/midge-point