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Adamstown - Kotara vs Merewether - The Junction

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Adamstown - Kotara profile · Merewether - The Junction profile

Adamstown - Kotara Merewether - The Junction

Adamstown - Kotara and Merewether - The Junction are neighbouring areas in Newcastle with distinct housing and social profiles. Adamstown - Kotara is more likely to have separate houses (82.0%) and larger homes, with three or more bedrooms in 78.3% of dwellings. In contrast, Merewether - The Junction has a higher share of renters (32.2%) and is more walkable, with 81.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 66.7% in Adamstown - Kotara. Residents in Merewether - The Junction are generally more qualified and earn more, with 40.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and a larger share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (22.3%).

Both areas share a very similar mix of people, with nearly identical shares of residents born overseas (around 12%) and those who claim no religion (46.8%). They also have similar proportions of older people and those providing unpaid care. While the typical age of residents is now noticeably older in Merewether - The Junction, this gap has shifted since 2011 when Adamstown - Kotara was slightly older.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2,094 larger in Adamstown - Kotara gap widening
16,600 82nd pct 14,506 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15,045
  • First area, 2016: 15,601
  • First area, 2021: 16,600
  • Second area, 2011: 13,396
  • Second area, 2016: 13,617
  • Second area, 2021: 14,506
Median age in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3 yrs older in Merewether - The Junction gap widening
37 yrs 36th pct 40 yrs 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.9 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
3.0% 61st pct 2.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Aged 65+ in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.6 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
16.2% 42nd pct 16.8% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Under 15 in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.9 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
19.6% 68th pct 16.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
De facto in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.4 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
12.2% 52nd pct 12.6% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

27.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 25.7%
23.7% Older adults (45–64) +3.4 pts ▸ 27.0%
19.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.9 pts 16.7%
16.2% Seniors (65+) +0.6 pts ▸ 16.8%
12.9% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 13.8%

Marital status

46.3% Married ◂ +1.6 pts 44.7%
37.7% Never married +2.8 pts ▸ 40.5%
8.5% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 8.3%
4.8% Widowed ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%
2.8% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Adamstown - Kotara Merewether - The Junction

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

  • 85+ in Adamstown - Kotara: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 85+ in Merewether - The Junction: 0.8% males, 1.4% females
  • 80–84 in Adamstown - Kotara: 1.1% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Merewether - The Junction: 1.0% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in Adamstown - Kotara: 1.4% males, 1.9% females; 75–79 in Merewether - The Junction: 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Adamstown - Kotara: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Merewether - The Junction: 2.3% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Adamstown - Kotara: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Merewether - The Junction: 2.7% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Adamstown - Kotara: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 55–59 in Adamstown - Kotara: 2.7% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.5% males, 3.7% females; 40–44 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 35–39 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Merewether - The Junction: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 30–34 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.4% males, 3.4% females; 30–34 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 25–29 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 25–29 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.8% males, 3.9% females
  • 20–24 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 20–24 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.7% males, 3.9% females
  • 15–19 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.4% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.7% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Merewether - The Junction: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Adamstown - Kotara: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Merewether - The Junction: 2.3% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.3 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
12.5% 23rd pct 12.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%

Country of birth

84.9% Australia even 85.0%
2.2% England +0.6 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.9% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%
0.5% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% India even 0.5%
0.4% Italy even 0.4%
0.3% Philippines even 0.3%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

42.7% English +1.7 pts ▸ 44.3%
40.7% Australian ◂ +1.7 pts 38.9%
13.7% Irish +1.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.3% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
4.1% German +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.4% Italian even 3.3%
1.8% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%
1.3% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.4% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.8% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Language

Other language in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.0 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
8.2% 37th pct 6.2% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
Limited English in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.5 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
1.0% 42nd pct 0.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

89.0% English only +1.8 pts ▸ 90.8%
0.8% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.6% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Italian even 0.6%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Hindi even 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction even gap narrowing
46.8% 74th pct 46.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Religious affiliation

46.8% No religion +0.1 pts ▸ 46.8%
46.2% Christianity +0.2 pts ▸ 46.4%
4.4% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +7.6 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
62.7% 63rd pct 70.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.1%
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.3%
Bachelor+ in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +9.0 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap widening
31.3% 71st pct 40.4% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%
Schools in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2 more in Adamstown - Kotara
8 87th pct 6 71st pct
Schools/1k kids in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.01 more in Merewether - The Junction
2.46 60th pct 2.47 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +21 more in Adamstown - Kotara
58 90th pct 37 78th pct
Students in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1,858 more in Adamstown - Kotara
3,663 86th pct 1,805 58th pct
Avg size in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +157 larger in Adamstown - Kotara
458 55th pct 301 32nd pct
ICSEA in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +36 higher in Merewether - The Junction
1,081 77th pct 1,117 88th pct

Highest year of school

62.7% Year 12 +7.6 pts ▸ 70.3%
21.6% Year 10 ◂ +5.2 pts 16.4%
7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.4 pts 4.7%
5.0% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 4.6%

Highest qualification level

32.1% Bachelor degree +5.8 pts ▸ 37.9%
25.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.5 pts 18.2%
15.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 13.7%
10.0% Postgraduate degree +3.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

19.2% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 19.9%
13.4% Health +4.1 pts ▸ 17.5%
15.5% Engineering & related ◂ +2.1 pts 13.3%
11.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.6 pts 11.0%
10.8% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 10.6%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 5.6%
4.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.1 pts 4.4%
4.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.1%
3.2% Natural & physical sciences +0.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.0% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 1.5%
1.6% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$154 higher in Merewether - The Junction gap widening
$937 72nd pct $1,091 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: $606
  • First area, 2016: $713
  • First area, 2021: $937
  • Second area, 2011: $749
  • Second area, 2016: $885
  • Second area, 2021: $1,091
Household income in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$206 higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
$2,071 70th pct $2,277 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,283
  • First area, 2016: $1,547
  • First area, 2021: $2,071
  • Second area, 2011: $1,536
  • Second area, 2016: $1,815
  • Second area, 2021: $2,277
Family income in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$481 higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
$2,525 75th pct $3,006 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,617
  • First area, 2016: $1,969
  • First area, 2021: $2,525
  • Second area, 2011: $2,136
  • Second area, 2016: $2,444
  • Second area, 2021: $3,006
High earners in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +5.7 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
16.5% 74th pct 22.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
High-income homes in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +5.8 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
29.8% 75th pct 35.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.2 pts 25.7%
15.3% $4,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 24.4%
22.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.1 pts 19.9%
14.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 11.1%
13.3% Under $650 ◂ +0.5 pts 12.8%

Personal income distribution

35.9% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 31.0%
31.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 30.3%
23.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 22.8%
5.4% $3,000 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 11.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.0 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
29.5% 58th pct 27.5% 46th pct
Mental health in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.4 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
10.5% 73rd pct 9.0% 53rd pct
Needs assistance in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.6 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
4.8% 38th pct 4.2% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Mental health ◂ +1.4 pts 9.0%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +0.8 pts 8.0%
8.4% Arthritis ◂ +0.4 pts 8.0%
7.7% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 7.4%
3.8% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 2.8%
2.9% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.4% Lung condition even 1.4%
0.8% Stroke even 0.8%
0.6% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.7% None +1.4 pts ▸ 66.1%
20.9% One condition ◂ +1.1 pts 19.7%
5.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 5.3%
2.8% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3.0 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
15.4% 57th pct 18.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
13.3% 69th pct 13.3% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid child care in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3.6 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
31.3% 82nd pct 27.8% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 33.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Defence service in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.6 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
4.0% 78th pct 3.5% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.2 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap narrowing
21.8% 56th pct 20.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +194 larger in Adamstown - Kotara
506 79th pct 312 67th pct
Median age in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +6 yrs older in Merewether - The Junction
24 yrs 43rd pct 30 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +5.7 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction
57.4% 78th pct 63.0% 86th pct
Unemployment in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.2 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
7.1% 32nd pct 5.0% 25th pct
Median income in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$52 higher in Merewether - The Junction
$843 79th pct $895 83rd pct
Household income in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$257 higher in Merewether - The Junction
$2,318 83rd pct $2,575 89th pct
Indigenous language in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.3 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction
4.5% 44th pct 4.8% 46th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.1 larger in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3.1 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
12.3% 42nd pct 9.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Living alone in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3.4 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
23.7% 44th pct 27.1% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%

Family composition

61.2% Couples with children ◂ +0.6 pts 60.6%
25.2% Couples without children +3.9 pts ▸ 29.1%
12.3% One-parent families ◂ +3.1 pts 9.2%
1.3% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

Household size

32.8% 2 people +1.3 pts ▸ 34.1%
23.7% 1 person +3.4 pts ▸ 27.1%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +2.1 pts 16.1%
16.6% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 14.6%
6.8% 5 people even 6.8%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$10 higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
$410 67th pct $420 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $290
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $410
  • Second area, 2011: $300
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $420
Mortgage in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +$333 higher in Merewether - The Junction gap widening
$2,167 73rd pct $2,500 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,950
  • First area, 2016: $1,950
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $2,083
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,500
People / bedroom in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +5.1 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
27.0% 50th pct 32.2% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.2%
Owned outright in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.2 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
34.7% 57th pct 35.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.3%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.9%
Separate houses in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +19.5 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
82.0% 44th pct 62.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 84.1%
  • First area, 2016: 82.7%
  • First area, 2021: 82.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%
3+ bedrooms in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +10.3 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
78.3% 47th pct 67.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.6%
  • First area, 2016: 75.3%
  • First area, 2021: 78.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.9%

How homes are owned or rented

36.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.4 pts 30.2%
34.7% Owned outright +1.2 pts ▸ 35.9%
27.0% Rented +5.1 pts ▸ 32.2%
1.0% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% Not stated even 0.8%

Types of homes

82.0% Separate house ◂ +19.5 pts 62.5%
6.8% Flat or apartment +12.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.7 pts 35.2%
25.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 25.0%
18.3% 2 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 24.8%
6.7% 5 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.7% 1 bedroom +3.3 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.1% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

47.9% $350–$549 ◂ +2.6 pts 45.3%
19.6% $200–$349 ◂ +4.8 pts 14.7%
17.8% $550–$749 ◂ +1.1 pts 16.8%
9.1% Under $200 +3.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.4% $750 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 8.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +14.3 pts 27.2%
19.3% $3,000 or more +18.7 pts ▸ 38.0%
21.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.0 pts 15.7%
12.2% Under $1,000 +0.4 pts ▸ 12.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.8 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
5.8% 57th pct 6.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.8 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap steady
26.5% 77th pct 28.3% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
0.7% 24th pct 0.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
PT stops in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +18 more in Adamstown - Kotara
104 87th pct 86 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.34 more in Adamstown - Kotara
6.27 76th pct 5.93 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +110.9 more in Adamstown - Kotara
1,625.0 76th pct 1,514.1 74th pct
PT routes in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +7 more in Adamstown - Kotara
11 67th pct 4 29th pct
Stop walk in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3 longer in Merewether - The Junction
6 57th pct 9 68th pct
Drive to city in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +4 longer in Merewether - The Junction
102 89th pct 106 90th pct

How people get to work

49.2% Car (driver) ◂ +1.3 pts 47.9%
26.5% Worked at home +1.8 pts ▸ 28.3%
2.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
1.5% Walked +1.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.6% Bicycle +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.6% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 41.0%
33.3% 1 vehicle even 33.3%
12.1% 3 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.3% 4 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.8% No vehicle +0.8 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.8 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
38.0% 51st pct 40.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.5%
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%
Recent arrivals in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.4 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
11.3% 52nd pct 12.6% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.6 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara gap steady
3.9% 30th pct 3.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Participation in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction even gap narrowing
68.1% 79th pct 68.1% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.4%
  • First area, 2016: 64.7%
  • First area, 2021: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.1%
Full-time in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.3 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction gap narrowing
57.3% 38th pct 57.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.4%
  • First area, 2016: 59.5%
  • First area, 2021: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%

Industries people work in

19.1% Health care & social assistance +2.6 pts ▸ 21.7%
11.4% Education & training ◂ +0.6 pts 10.8%
8.5% Professional & technical +1.3 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.7% Construction ◂ +0.9 pts 7.7%
8.2% Retail trade ◂ +1.2 pts 7.1%
7.9% Accommodation & food +0.1 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.0 pts 5.9%
3.9% Finance & insurance +0.1 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.9% Manufacturing ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%
3.1% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%
2.5% Administrative & support even 2.5%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Professionals +5.6 pts ▸ 36.8%
12.7% Managers +3.2 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 10.6%
12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.8 pts 9.5%
11.6% Community & personal service ◂ +0.2 pts 11.5%
8.5% Sales workers ◂ +1.2 pts 7.3%
6.4% Labourers ◂ +1.7 pts 4.6%
4.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.4 pts 2.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1 higher in Merewether - The Junction
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1 higher in Merewether - The Junction
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1 higher in Merewether - The Junction
7 64th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1 higher in Merewether - The Junction
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +48 higher in Merewether - The Junction
1,054 73rd pct 1,102 87th pct
ERP in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2,579 higher in Adamstown - Kotara
17,554 80th pct 14,975 71st pct
Growth in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.3 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
5.5% 59th pct 3.2% 38th pct
Businesses in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +513 higher in Merewether - The Junction
1,320 71st pct 1,833 85th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +51 higher in Adamstown - Kotara
1,106 69th pct 1,056 65th pct
23.4 46th pct 23.4 46th pct
Min temp in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.5 higher in Merewether - The Junction
12.9 63rd pct 13.4 69th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.5 higher in Merewether - The Junction
7.1 75th pct 7.5 81st pct
Types ≤15 min in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +0.2 more in Merewether - The Junction
6.8 73rd pct 7.0 77th pct
15-min city in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.4 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction
83.9% 65th pct 85.3% 66th pct
Walk to shops in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +14.5 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction
66.7% 54th pct 81.3% 66th pct
Walk to transit in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.0 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
99.4% 74th pct 97.4% 64th pct
Walk to school in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +4.3 pts higher in Merewether - The Junction
94.4% 75th pct 98.7% 84th pct
Walk to a park in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.3 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
99.4% 57th pct 98.0% 53rd pct
Walk to health in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +2.3 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
73.0% 71st pct 70.8% 70th pct
Amenities/1k in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +3.2 more in Adamstown - Kotara
14.0 49th pct 10.8 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1 higher in Adamstown - Kotara
203 72nd pct 202 71st pct
Mean slope in Adamstown - Kotarain Merewether - The Junction +1.5 pts higher in Adamstown - Kotara
8.1% 82nd pct 6.6% 68th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adamstown - Kotara vs Merewether - The Junction [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/111031222/adamstown-kotara/vs/111031228/merewether-the-junction