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Burnett Heads vs Sloping Hummock

Name: Burnett Heads vs Sloping Hummock — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 7.7 km apart · Burnett Heads profile · Sloping Hummock profile

Burnett Heads Sloping Hummock

Burnett Heads and Sloping Hummock (L) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Sloping Hummock (L) is more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $1,611 compared to $1,053 in Burnett Heads. Education levels are also far higher in Sloping Hummock (L), where 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, while 51.3% finished Year 12. In contrast, Burnett Heads is more walkable, with 76.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 42.4% near groceries, whereas Sloping Hummock (L) has no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.

Since 2011, the two areas have diverged in some ways and converged in others. The gap in education and income has widened, but the difference in age is narrowing; Burnett Heads residents are still older, but the gap has fallen from 9 to 6 years. Both areas are similar in their proportions of people born overseas and those who use other languages at home. They also share very similar rates of unpaid care and housework, with about 13% of people in both areas providing unpaid care.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 1.3 pts higher in Sloping Hummock Population: 2,268 larger in Burnett Heads Year 12: 18.3 pts higher in Sloping Hummock 3+ bedrooms: 17.1 pts higher in Sloping Hummock Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Burnett Heads

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +2,268 larger in Burnett Heads gap widening

2,908 77th pct 640 42nd pct

Median age in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +6 yrs older in Burnett Heads gap narrowing

55 yrs 83rd pct 49 yrs 64th pct

Age structure

32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.3 pts 26.9%

31.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.1 pts 27.5%

15.5% Young adults (25–44) +4.0 pts ▸ 19.5%

13.2% Children (0–14) +1.8 pts ▸ 15.0%

7.9% Youth (15–24) +2.6 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

49.9% Married +2.0 pts ▸ 51.9%

25.5% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 30.2%

13.3% Divorced ◂ +4.8 pts 8.5%

6.2% Widowed ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%

5.3% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Burnett Heads Sloping Hummock

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.7% Australia +4.1 pts ▸ 84.8%

4.5% England ◂ +1.7 pts 2.8%

3.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% English +3.3 pts ▸ 49.5%

40.3% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 39.8%

12.1% Scottish +4.0 pts ▸ 16.1%

10.7% Irish +0.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

8.1% German +2.8 pts ▸ 10.9%

1.7% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.9% Dutch even 1.9%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.0% English only +2.6 pts ▸ 94.5%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin 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

Religious affiliation

48.7% Christianity +8.2 pts ▸ 56.9%

43.9% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 39.2%

6.7% Not stated ◂ +3.1 pts 3.6%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

32.9% Year 12 +18.3 pts ▸ 51.3%

36.8% Year 10 ◂ +9.7 pts 27.2%

15.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 11.8%

7.9% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 7.3%

Highest qualification level

42.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.3 pts 34.5%

14.1% Bachelor degree +11.9 pts ▸ 26.1%

14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.3 pts ▸ 15.2%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.6 pts ▸ 6.2%

2.3% Postgraduate degree +3.6 pts ▸ 5.9%

2.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.4 pts 1.2%

Field of qualification

19.1% Engineering & related ◂ +2.9 pts 16.1%

13.9% Management & commerce +3.2 pts ▸ 17.1%

10.4% Health +3.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

7.3% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 13.7%

11.4% Society & culture +1.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

8.5% Architecture & building ◂ +1.0 pts 7.5%

6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 3.7%

3.6% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

1.9% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.7% Natural & physical sciences +1.4 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.6% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +$208 higher in Sloping Hummock gap widening

$538 24th pct $746 67th pct

Household income in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +$558 higher in Sloping Hummock gap narrowing

$1,053 29th pct $1,611 72nd pct

Family income in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +$594 higher in Sloping Hummock gap widening

$1,269 23rd pct $1,863 68th pct

Household income distribution

36.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.7 pts 29.8%

23.3% $1,500–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 33.7%

24.4% Under $650 ◂ +9.0 pts 15.5%

3.6% $4,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.9% $3,000–$3,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 6.0%

Personal income distribution

53.9% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 43.5%

27.8% $650–$1,499 +4.7 pts ▸ 32.4%

9.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.6 pts ▸ 19.3%

1.6% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Arthritis ◂ +4.2 pts 13.4%

12.7% Mental health ◂ +2.2 pts 10.5%

10.7% Other condition ◂ +1.7 pts 9.1%

9.6% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%

7.4% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 9.4%

8.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.1 pts 5.9%

6.1% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 1.4%

5.4% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 4.2%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.5% None +7.1 pts ▸ 57.7%

24.3% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 26.6%

10.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.0 pts 7.7%

6.5% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 3.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +0.3 larger in Sloping Hummock gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 2.5 64th pct

Family composition

36.5% Couples with children +14.9 pts ▸ 51.4%

45.1% Couples without children ◂ +9.5 pts 35.6%

17.1% One-parent families ◂ +5.4 pts 11.7%

1.1% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Household size

46.7% 2 people ◂ +1.9 pts 44.8%

26.1% 1 person ◂ +6.3 pts 19.8%

12.5% 3 people +4.9 pts ▸ 17.5%

8.3% 4 people +5.6 pts ▸ 13.9%

3.9% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 4.0%

2.2% 6 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +$40 higher in Sloping Hummock gap narrowing

$290 56th pct $330 70th pct

Mortgage in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +$119 higher in Sloping Hummock gap widening

$1,300 43rd pct $1,419 55th pct

People / bedroom in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.2% Owned outright ◂ +1.2 pts 46.0%

26.6% Owned with a mortgage +12.7 pts ▸ 39.3%

22.4% Rented ◂ +9.7 pts 12.7%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

93.4% Separate house +5.8 pts ▸ 99.2%

4.8% Other dwelling ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Flat or apartment +1.6 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.9% 3 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

22.0% 4 bedrooms +13.3 pts ▸ 35.3%

16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 4.8%

4.4% 5 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.6 pts 2.0%

1.0% Studio / none ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

67.0% $200–$349 ◂ +29.5 pts 37.5%

19.3% $350–$549 +18.2 pts ▸ 37.5%

10.7% Under $200 ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.5% $1,000–$1,799 +6.0 pts ▸ 51.5%

27.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.3 pts 15.2%

17.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 17.2%

3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

71.7% Car (driver) +4.0 pts ▸ 75.7%

7.2% Worked at home ◂ +0.9 pts 6.3%

5.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 4.6%

2.4% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Bus +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.2% 2 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 49.0%

37.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.6 pts 28.2%

11.9% 3 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

6.3% 4 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.6% No vehicle ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.4 pts 15.8%

6.6% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 13.5%

9.6% Construction ◂ +1.7 pts 7.9%

8.7% Retail trade ◂ +1.1 pts 7.6%

4.0% Public administration & safety +4.5 pts ▸ 8.6%

6.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.5 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.2 pts 6.6%

7.1% Manufacturing ◂ +1.5 pts 5.6%

3.2% Professional & technical +1.4 pts ▸ 4.6%

4.3% Other services ◂ +2.0 pts 2.3%

4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%

1.9% Mining +2.0 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Professionals +10.5 pts ▸ 25.3%

16.1% Community & personal service ◂ +2.0 pts 14.1%

16.0% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 9.9%

14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.1 pts 12.5%

10.7% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

10.4% Clerical & administrative +0.5 pts ▸ 10.9%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.9 pts ▸ 9.5%

8.7% Sales workers ◂ +2.8 pts 5.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +1.2 higher in Burnett Heads

3.3 34th pct 2.1 21st pct

Types ≤15 min in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +1.4 more in Burnett Heads

3.2 31st pct 1.9 17th pct

15-min city in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +26.1 pts higher in Burnett Heads

26.1% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +42.4 pts higher in Burnett Heads

42.4% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +68.5 pts higher in Burnett Heads

76.7% 68th pct 8.3% 32nd pct

Walk to school in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +40.3 pts higher in Burnett Heads

40.3% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +23.8 pts higher in Sloping Hummock

76.2% 27th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +17.4 pts higher in Burnett Heads

17.4% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +17.7 more in Sloping Hummock

15.1 40th pct 32.8 76th pct

Intersections/km² in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +21 higher in Sloping Hummock

20 31st pct 41 62nd pct

Mean slope in Burnett Heads in Sloping Hummock +6.8 pts higher in Sloping Hummock

5.0% 56th pct 11.9% 95th pct

Compare Burnett Heads with nearby areas

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Compare Sloping Hummock with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burnett Heads vs Sloping Hummock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315010/burnett-heads/vs/UCL321094/sloping-hummock