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Wangan vs Mirriwinni

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Wangan profile · Mirriwinni profile

Wangan Mirriwinni

Wangan (L) and Mirriwinni (L) are two nearby Queensland areas with distinct profiles. Wangan (L) is more walkable, with 99.1% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries and 86.3% near a park. In contrast, Mirriwinni (L) is far more likely to have people working from home (16.8% compared to 1.3% in Wangan (L)) and has a higher share of recent overseas arrivals at 10.3%.

Many aspects of life have tracked in opposite directions since 2011. The gap in the number of people working from home has widened, while the difference in the typical age of residents has narrowed, with Wangan (L) now noticeably older. Despite these shifting trends, the two areas remain very similar in some ways. They share a nearly identical typical household income of around $1,300 a week and have almost the same proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

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Where they differ most

Work from home: 15.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni No car: 6.5 pts higher in Wangan Population: 346 larger in Wangan Housework 15h+: 7.7 pts higher in Mirriwinni Other language: 3.2 pts higher in Wangan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wanganin Mirriwinni +346 larger in Wangan gap narrowing
567 37th pct 221 11th pct
Median age in Wanganin Mirriwinni +3 yrs older in Wangan gap narrowing
42 yrs 39th pct 39 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.3 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
11.6% 82nd pct 11.3% 81st pct
Aged 65+ in Wanganin Mirriwinni +4.9 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
21.3% 47th pct 26.2% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Wanganin Mirriwinni +3.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
20.8% 74th pct 24.4% 88th pct
De facto in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.3 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
10.4% 21st pct 9.1% 13th pct

Age structure

26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.5 pts 24.0%
21.3% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 26.2%
20.8% Children (0–14) +3.6 pts ▸ 24.4%
24.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.2 pts 22.2%
9.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.3 pts 9.0%

Marital status

46.7% Married +6.0 pts ▸ 52.7%
33.3% Never married ◂ +2.8 pts 30.5%
10.0% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 7.8%
5.1% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.2% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Wangan Mirriwinni

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.6 pts higher in Wangan gap steady
7.1% 23rd pct 5.4% 13th pct

Country of birth

79.2% Australia +3.6 pts ▸ 82.8%
2.1% England ◂ +0.8 pts 1.4%
1.2% Italy ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

34.0% Australian +5.3 pts ▸ 39.4%
33.0% English ◂ +1.3 pts 31.7%
15.2% Italian ◂ +2.0 pts 13.1%
9.3% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.6% Scottish +0.6 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.2% German +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%
0.0% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Wanganin Mirriwinni +3.2 pts higher in Wangan gap widening
4.6% 62nd pct 1.4% 12th pct
Limited English in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
0.7% 73rd pct 2.3% 87th pct

Language used at home

84.0% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 83.3%
0.9% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.7% Punjabi ◂ +0.7 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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Wanganin Mirriwinni +2.2 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
30.3% 14th pct 32.6% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

56.1% Christianity ◂ +2.2 pts 53.8%
30.3% No religion +2.2 pts ▸ 32.6%
12.9% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 11.3%
0.0% Buddhism +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Wanganin Mirriwinni +2.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
32.2% 28th pct 34.8% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.3 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
3.1% 3rd pct 1.8% 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.2% Year 12 +2.6 pts ▸ 34.8%
32.2% Year 10 ◂ +4.1 pts 28.0%
16.2% Year 9 or below +1.5 pts ▸ 17.7%
5.1% Year 11 +7.1 pts ▸ 12.2%

Highest qualification level

48.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.7 pts 43.6%
9.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
3.0% Certificate I / II +7.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.2 pts 3.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.3% Engineering & related ◂ +7.1 pts 19.2%
9.9% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
7.3% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
4.7% Education +4.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.5% Society & culture ◂ +2.6 pts 3.8%
4.7% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.7% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Wanganin Mirriwinni +$29 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$672 52nd pct $701 58th pct
Household income in Wanganin Mirriwinni +$12 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$1,309 54th pct $1,321 55th pct
Family income in Wanganin Mirriwinni +$57 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$1,568 49th pct $1,625 53rd pct
High earners in Wanganin Mirriwinni even gap steady
4.2% 28th pct 4.2% 27th pct
High-income homes in Wanganin Mirriwinni +3.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
6.8% 27th pct 10.1% 47th pct

Household income distribution

26.2% $650–$1,499 +10.5 pts ▸ 36.7%
33.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.7 pts 22.8%
18.0% Under $650 ◂ +2.8 pts 15.2%
6.8% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.8% Under $650 +3.3 pts ▸ 43.1%
32.9% $650–$1,499 +1.2 pts ▸ 34.1%
8.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.7 pts higher in Wangan
27.5% 24th pct 25.8% 19th pct
Mental health in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.5 pts higher in Wangan
6.3% 15th pct 5.9% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.3 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
6.2% 49th pct 5.9% 45th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 10.4%
7.1% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 5.4%
6.3% Mental health ◂ +0.5 pts 5.9%
6.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%
3.9% Heart disease +1.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.8% Cancer +1.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 2.3%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None ◂ +0.2 pts 57.5%
16.9% One condition ◂ +2.0 pts 14.9%
5.3% Two conditions +3.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.6% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Wanganin Mirriwinni +5.5 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
14.2% 31st pct 19.8% 67th pct
Unpaid carers in Wanganin Mirriwinni +3.0 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
15.6% 82nd pct 12.6% 40th pct
Unpaid child care in Wanganin Mirriwinni +6.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
24.4% 50th pct 30.5% 77th pct
Defence service in Wanganin Mirriwinni +5.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni
1.6% 11th pct 6.7% 90th pct
Housework 15h+ in Wanganin Mirriwinni +7.7 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
18.7% 14th pct 26.3% 70th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.1 larger in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
2.4 57th pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.9 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap steady
15.6% 53rd pct 17.5% 64th pct
Living alone in Wanganin Mirriwinni +7.3 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
30.1% 53rd pct 22.8% 30th pct

Family composition

52.0% Couples with children +1.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
29.7% Couples without children +1.5 pts ▸ 31.3%
15.6% One-parent families +1.9 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.5% 2 people +8.3 pts ▸ 41.8%
30.1% 1 person ◂ +7.3 pts 22.8%
11.7% 3 people +3.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.2% 4 people ◂ +1.3 pts 8.9%
5.8% 5 people +3.0 pts ▸ 8.9%
5.3% 6 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wanganin Mirriwinni +$5 higher in Wangan gap narrowing
$255 44th pct $250 43rd pct
Mortgage in Wanganin Mirriwinni +$167 higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
$1,083 29th pct $1,250 40th pct
People / bedroom in Wanganin Mirriwinni even gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Wanganin Mirriwinni +5.6 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
23.3% 56th pct 17.7% 37th pct
Owned outright in Wanganin Mirriwinni +4.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap steady
41.3% 55th pct 45.6% 70th pct
Separate houses in Wanganin Mirriwinni +4.3 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
93.2% 48th pct 97.5% 72nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.5 pts higher in Wangan gap narrowing
81.6% 65th pct 81.0% 63rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.3% Owned outright +4.3 pts ▸ 45.6%
31.6% Owned with a mortgage +0.1 pts ▸ 31.6%
23.3% Rented ◂ +5.6 pts 17.7%
1.5% Not stated +3.6 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

93.2% Separate house +4.3 pts ▸ 97.5%
3.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

56.8% 3 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 65.8%
20.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.7 pts 15.2%
14.1% 2 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
1.5% 1 bedroom +6.1 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

79.2% $200–$349 ◂ +57.7 pts 21.4%
16.7% Under $200 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% $350–$549 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.8 pts 44.0%
46.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.2 pts 44.0%
12.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Wanganin Mirriwinni +6.5 pts higher in Wangan gap widening
6.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Wanganin Mirriwinni +15.6 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap widening
1.3% 5th pct 16.8% 86th pct
PT commute in Wanganin Mirriwinni even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

73.8% Car (driver) ◂ +17.0 pts 56.8%
1.3% Worked at home +15.6 pts ▸ 16.8%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.2 pts 3.2%
1.7% Walked +2.5 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.5% Bicycle ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.7 pts 40.8%
31.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 30.3%
16.0% 3 vehicles +5.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.5% 4 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 3.9%
6.5% No vehicle ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Wanganin Mirriwinni +2.1 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
20.1% 7th pct 22.3% 10th pct
Recent arrivals in Wanganin Mirriwinni
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Wanganin Mirriwinni +4.1 pts higher in Wangan gap widening
4.1% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Wanganin Mirriwinni +4.8 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
54.4% 54th pct 59.3% 69th pct
Full-time in Wanganin Mirriwinni +5.4 pts higher in Mirriwinni gap narrowing
55.7% 48th pct 61.1% 75th pct

Industries people work in

14.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.4 pts 10.5%
12.7% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 6.3%
10.5% Health care & social assistance +2.1 pts ▸ 12.6%
1.3% Mining +8.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.3% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.0% Education & training +6.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
5.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.3 pts 3.2%
5.5% Other services ◂ +2.3 pts 3.2%
5.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.9 pts 3.2%
3.4% Professional & technical +0.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 3.2%

Occupations people work in

16.0% Technicians & trades +5.0 pts ▸ 21.1%
13.5% Machinery operators & drivers +6.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.8% Labourers ◂ +1.9 pts 17.9%
12.2% Sales workers ◂ +0.7 pts 11.6%
10.1% Managers +0.4 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.4% Clerical & administrative +2.1 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.2% Professionals +0.2 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.3% Community & personal service +1.0 pts ▸ 7.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.4 higher in Wangan
3.0 30th pct 1.6 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Wanganin Mirriwinni +1.5 more in Wangan
3.5 34th pct 2.0 18th pct
15-min city in Wanganin Mirriwinni even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Wanganin Mirriwinni +99.1 pts higher in Wangan
99.1% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Wanganin Mirriwinni even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Wanganin Mirriwinni +34.7 pts higher in Mirriwinni
64.5% 46th pct 99.2% 98th pct
Walk to a park in Wanganin Mirriwinni +86.3 pts higher in Wangan
86.3% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Wanganin Mirriwinni even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Wanganin Mirriwinni +10.0 more in Mirriwinni
3.5 7th pct 13.6 35th pct
Intersections/km² in Wanganin Mirriwinni +17 higher in Wangan
37 58th pct 20 30th pct
Mean slope in Wanganin Mirriwinni +0.5 pts higher in Mirriwinni
2.5% 9th pct 3.0% 20th pct

Compare Wangan with nearby areas

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Compare Mirriwinni with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wangan vs Mirriwinni [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321108/wangan/vs/UCL322083/mirriwinni