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Babinda vs Mirriwinni

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 6.0 km apart · Babinda profile · Mirriwinni profile

Babinda Mirriwinni

Babinda and Mirriwinni (L) are neighbouring Queensland areas with very different layouts. Babinda is more walkable (somewhat walkable) and has a typical resident aged 49, while Mirriwinni (L) is car-dependent with a younger typical age of 39. Babinda has a higher share of renters (31.3%) and people living alone (33.8%). In contrast, Mirriwinni (L) has far more homes owned outright (45.6%) and more people working or looking for work (59.3%).

Both areas share a similar proportion of people aged 65 and over, at around 26%. While they track similarly in this regard, other gaps have shifted since 2011. The age difference has flipped, with Babinda now far older, and the gap in typical weekly household income has also reversed, with Mirriwinni (L) now earning more ($1,321 compared to $1,005 in Babinda).

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 2.5 pts higher in Babinda Limited English: 2.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni Unemployment: 9.1 pts higher in Babinda Population: 892 larger in Babinda No car: 7.4 pts higher in Babinda

Demographics & Identity

Population in Babindain Mirriwinni +892 larger in Babinda gap steady
1,113 59th pct 221 11th pct
Median age in Babindain Mirriwinni +10 yrs older in Babinda gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 39 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Babindain Mirriwinni +2.6 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
13.9% 86th pct 11.3% 81st pct
Aged 65+ in Babindain Mirriwinni +0.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
26.1% 63rd pct 26.2% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Babindain Mirriwinni +8.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
16.4% 39th pct 24.4% 88th pct
De facto in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.5 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
12.6% 44th pct 9.1% 13th pct

Age structure

26.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.7 pts 24.0%
26.1% Seniors (65+) +0.1 pts ▸ 26.2%
16.4% Children (0–14) +8.1 pts ▸ 24.4%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) +1.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
9.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 9.0%

Marital status

40.1% Married +12.6 pts ▸ 52.7%
36.1% Never married ◂ +5.6 pts 30.5%
13.5% Divorced ◂ +5.7 pts 7.8%
7.1% Widowed +0.7 pts ▸ 7.8%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Babinda Mirriwinni

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Babindain Mirriwinni +8.5 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
13.9% 70th pct 5.4% 13th pct

Country of birth

76.9% Australia +5.9 pts ▸ 82.8%
3.1% England ◂ +1.8 pts 1.4%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Italy ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.9% Australian +6.5 pts ▸ 39.4%
36.6% English ◂ +4.9 pts 31.7%
11.0% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
12.8% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 10.0%
10.2% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 8.1%
6.0% German ◂ +1.5 pts 4.5%
2.5% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%
0.8% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.7% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Babindain Mirriwinni +4.2 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
5.6% 72nd pct 1.4% 12th pct
Limited English in Babindain Mirriwinni +2.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 87th pct

Language used at home

85.0% English only ◂ +1.7 pts 83.3%
1.1% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.9 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
36.5% 28th pct 32.6% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

51.3% Christianity +2.5 pts ▸ 53.8%
36.5% No religion ◂ +3.9 pts 32.6%
10.6% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.6% Buddhism +2.1 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Judaism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Babindain Mirriwinni +1.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
33.5% 33rd pct 34.8% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Babindain Mirriwinni +7.6 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
9.4% 35th pct 1.8% 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.5% Year 12 +1.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
31.8% Year 10 ◂ +3.8 pts 28.0%
15.3% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 17.7%
8.7% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

Highest qualification level

41.8% Certificate III / IV +1.8 pts ▸ 43.6%
13.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.6 pts 3.8%
12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%
3.8% Certificate I / II +6.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.4% Engineering & related +0.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
8.6% Management & commerce +2.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.3% Education ◂ +1.4 pts 9.0%
9.6% Health ◂ +3.2 pts 6.4%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +5.5 pts 3.8%
4.4% Architecture & building +4.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.6 pts 3.8%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences +3.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
2.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Creative arts ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Babindain Mirriwinni +$166 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$535 23rd pct $701 58th pct
Household income in Babindain Mirriwinni +$316 higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
$1,005 24th pct $1,321 55th pct
Family income in Babindain Mirriwinni +$222 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$1,403 35th pct $1,625 53rd pct
High earners in Babindain Mirriwinni +1.1 pts higher in Babinda gap steady
5.3% 40th pct 4.2% 27th pct
High-income homes in Babindain Mirriwinni +1.9 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
8.3% 36th pct 10.1% 47th pct

Household income distribution

33.8% $650–$1,499 +2.9 pts ▸ 36.7%
24.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 22.8%
22.5% Under $650 ◂ +7.3 pts 15.2%
4.8% $3,000–$3,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
3.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.2 pts 43.1%
26.6% $650–$1,499 +7.5 pts ▸ 34.1%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Babindain Mirriwinni +7.2 pts higher in Babinda
33.0% 50th pct 25.8% 19th pct
Mental health in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.1 pts higher in Babinda
9.0% 39th pct 5.9% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Babindain Mirriwinni +2.1 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
8.0% 70th pct 5.9% 45th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 10.4%
9.0% Mental health ◂ +3.1 pts 5.9%
8.8% Other condition ◂ +3.4 pts 5.4%
8.3% Diabetes ◂ +2.4 pts 5.9%
7.0% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 5.4%
3.2% Cancer +1.3 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 2.3%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.2% None +1.3 pts ▸ 57.5%
19.6% One condition ◂ +4.7 pts 14.9%
8.1% Two conditions +0.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.4% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Babindain Mirriwinni +0.7 pts higher in Babinda gap steady
20.5% 72nd pct 19.8% 67th pct
Unpaid carers in Babindain Mirriwinni +0.1 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
12.7% 42nd pct 12.6% 40th pct
Unpaid child care in Babindain Mirriwinni +9.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
21.4% 34th pct 30.5% 77th pct
Defence service in Babindain Mirriwinni +1.8 pts higher in Mirriwinni
4.8% 76th pct 6.7% 90th pct
Housework 15h+ in Babindain Mirriwinni +6.5 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
19.8% 18th pct 26.3% 70th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Babindain Mirriwinni +0.2 larger in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
2.3 43rd pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Babindain Mirriwinni +1.3 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
18.8% 72nd pct 17.5% 64th pct
Living alone in Babindain Mirriwinni +11.0 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
33.8% 67th pct 22.8% 30th pct

Family composition

47.5% Couples with children +5.6 pts ▸ 53.1%
31.1% Couples without children +0.1 pts ▸ 31.3%
18.8% One-parent families ◂ +1.3 pts 17.5%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.2% 2 people +6.6 pts ▸ 41.8%
33.8% 1 person ◂ +11.0 pts 22.8%
12.0% 3 people +3.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.8% 4 people ◂ +1.9 pts 8.9%
4.4% 5 people +4.5 pts ▸ 8.9%
3.2% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 5.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Babindain Mirriwinni +$20 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$230 33rd pct $250 43rd pct
Mortgage in Babindain Mirriwinni +$231 higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
$1,019 24th pct $1,250 40th pct
People / bedroom in Babindain Mirriwinni even gap narrowing
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Babindain Mirriwinni +13.5 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
31.3% 75th pct 17.7% 37th pct
Owned outright in Babindain Mirriwinni +11.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
34.5% 35th pct 45.6% 70th pct
Separate houses in Babindain Mirriwinni +4.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
92.9% 47th pct 97.5% 72nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Babindain Mirriwinni +11.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
69.9% 24th pct 81.0% 63rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

34.5% Owned outright +11.1 pts ▸ 45.6%
29.9% Owned with a mortgage +1.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
31.3% Rented ◂ +13.5 pts 17.7%
3.7% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.9% Separate house +4.6 pts ▸ 97.5%
4.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Other dwelling ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.5% 3 bedrooms +17.3 pts ▸ 65.8%
21.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 15.2%
18.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 15.2%
4.4% 1 bedroom +3.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.2% 5 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

55.1% $200–$349 ◂ +33.7 pts 21.4%
30.1% Under $200 ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% $350–$549 ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.9% Under $1,000 +7.1 pts ▸ 44.0%
41.5% $1,000–$1,799 +2.5 pts ▸ 44.0%
3.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Babindain Mirriwinni +7.4 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
7.4% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Babindain Mirriwinni +11.0 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
5.8% 34th pct 16.8% 86th pct
PT commute in Babindain Mirriwinni +2.5 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
2.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

58.3% Car (driver) ◂ +1.5 pts 56.8%
5.8% Worked at home +11.0 pts ▸ 16.8%
6.1% Walked ◂ +1.9 pts 4.2%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%
2.5% Bus ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% Bicycle ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.6% 2 vehicles +4.2 pts ▸ 40.8%
40.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.7 pts 30.3%
12.9% 3 vehicles +8.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.4% No vehicle ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% 4 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Babindain Mirriwinni +9.5 pts higher in Babinda gap narrowing
31.8% 35th pct 22.3% 10th pct
Recent arrivals in Babindain Mirriwinni
5.8% 55th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Babindain Mirriwinni +9.1 pts higher in Babinda gap widening
9.1% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Babindain Mirriwinni +12.0 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
47.3% 33rd pct 59.3% 69th pct
Full-time in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.7 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
57.3% 57th pct 61.1% 75th pct

Industries people work in

18.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.8 pts 12.6%
6.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.7 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.1% Education & training ◂ +2.6 pts 9.5%
7.6% Manufacturing +3.0 pts ▸ 10.5%
2.3% Mining +7.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.3% Construction +2.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 3.2%
8.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.9 pts 3.2%
6.8% Retail trade ◂ +0.5 pts 6.3%
2.8% Professional & technical +1.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.9 pts 3.2%
3.0% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Technicians & trades +7.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
10.4% Machinery operators & drivers +9.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.2% Labourers +2.7 pts ▸ 17.9%
15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +8.3 pts 7.4%
15.2% Professionals ◂ +7.8 pts 7.4%
8.6% Sales workers +3.0 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.6 pts 10.5%
8.8% Managers +1.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.2 higher in Babinda
4.8 60th pct 1.6 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.1 more in Babinda
5.1 58th pct 2.0 18th pct
15-min city in Babindain Mirriwinni +67.4 pts higher in Babinda
67.4% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Babindain Mirriwinni +70.7 pts higher in Babinda
70.7% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Babindain Mirriwinni even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Babindain Mirriwinni +18.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni
81.1% 64th pct 99.2% 98th pct
Walk to a park in Babindain Mirriwinni +74.4 pts higher in Babinda
74.4% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Babindain Mirriwinni +67.6 pts higher in Babinda
67.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Babindain Mirriwinni +12.5 more in Babinda
26.1 67th pct 13.6 35th pct
Intersections/km² in Babindain Mirriwinni +4 higher in Babinda
24 37th pct 20 30th pct
Mean slope in Babindain Mirriwinni +3.3 pts higher in Babinda
6.3% 71st pct 3.0% 20th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Babinda vs Mirriwinni [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315005/babinda/vs/UCL322083/mirriwinni