# Airdmillan

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Burdekin › 4807, QLD

Area: 57 km²

Many families with children live in Airdmillan, where the proportion of children under 15 is well above the national figure. It is a small, stable community of about 150 people with a strong presence of homeowners. Most residents are born in Australia, and the area is distinctive for its high rate of full-time employment and a very high proportion of detached housing. This creates a residential setting where family life and stability are central features.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is notably young, with 22.7% of residents under 15, which is much higher than most areas. However, the typical resident is 41, making the population noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages of 38.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 154 | — |
| Median age | 41 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.8% | — |
| Children under 15 | 22.7% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.4% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.3%, Children (0–14) 22.7%, Seniors (65+) 20.8%, Older adults (45–64) 20.1%, Youth (15–24) 9.1%

**Marital status** — Married 55.6%, Never married 29.1%, Divorced 10.3%, Separated 6.0%, Widowed 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Italian and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.2% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.2%, Philippines 1.9%

**Ancestry** — Australian 39.0%, Italian 27.3%, English 21.4%, Irish 16.2%, Scottish 14.9%, German 7.8%, Filipino 1.9%

## Language

English is the primary language for 89% of the population. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.8% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.9% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.0%

## Religion

Christianity is the dominant faith for 76.6% of residents. Only 13.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 13.6% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 76.6%, No religion 13.6%, Not stated 9.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a lower proportion of university qualifications than most, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 43.2% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 8.5% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 7 | — |
| Average school size | 275 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 956 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 43.2%, Year 10 38.7%, Year 11 3.6%, Year 9 or below 3.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 48.1%, Bachelor degree 19.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 30.8%, Management & commerce 17.3%, Agriculture & environment 5.8%, Health 5.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $2,049, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also higher than usual at $958.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $958 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,049 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,312 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 38.2%, $650–$1,499 25.5%, $3,000–$3,999 7.3%, $4,000 or more 7.3%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 46.2%, Under $650 20.5%, $1,500–$2,999 16.2%

## Health & Disability

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 4.5%. Long-term health conditions are around the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.2% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.7%, Asthma 11.7%, Diabetes 6.5%, Other condition 5.8%, Mental health 4.5%, Cancer 3.2%, Stroke 3.2%, Heart disease 1.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.7%, One condition 21.4%, Two conditions 8.4%

## Community Participation

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 19.7% providing unpaid care and 20.5% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 19.7% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.8% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.8% | — |

## First Nations

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national averages. The small number of First Nations residents is far older than the national typical age.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |
| First Nations median age | 49 yrs | — |

## Family & Households

Families are the norm here, as 63.5% of homes are couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per household compared to the national 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | — |
| One-parent families | 8.7% | — |
| People living alone | 14.5% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.5%, Couples without children 28.6%, One-parent families 8.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.0%, 5 people 20.0%, 1 person 14.5%, 3 people 10.9%, 4 people 5.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 41.8%, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are much higher than usual.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $150 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,167 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 16.4% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 41.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 78.2% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.8%, Owned with a mortgage 32.7%, Rented 16.4%, Not stated 10.9%, Other tenure 7.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.1%, 4 bedrooms 29.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 44.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 27.8%, $1,800–$2,999 16.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, as there are no stops or routes in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 16.9% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.8%, Worked at home 16.9%, Car (passenger) 6.7%, Walked 4.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 30.9%, 3 vehicles 29.1%, 1 vehicle 21.8%, 4 or more 14.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 15.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 15.1% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The workforce is very active, with 76.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 43.8% of workers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 76.1% | — |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 43.8%, Health care & social assistance 10.1%, Construction 7.9%, Education & training 7.9%, Retail trade 6.7%, Manufacturing 3.4%, Electricity, gas & water 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 27.0%, Technicians & trades 14.6%, Clerical & administrative 14.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.1%, Labourers 10.1%, Professionals 6.7%, Community & personal service 3.4%, Sales workers 3.4%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.6% | — |

## Schools serving Airdmillan

7 schools, 1,926 students, average ICSEA 956.

By sector: Government 4, Catholic 2, Independent 1

By type: Primary 3, Secondary 2, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kalamia State School | Government | Primary | 6.7 km | 15 |
| East Ayr State School | Government | Primary | 8.2 km | 500 |
| Burdekin Catholic High School | Catholic | Secondary | 8.4 km | 293 |
| Burdekin Christian College | Independent | Combined | 8.7 km | 380 |
| Ayr State High School | Government | Secondary | 9.7 km | 497 |
| Burdekin School | Government | Combined | 9.9 km | 19 |
| St Francis Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 10.0 km | 222 |

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