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Inala - Richlands vs Carole Park

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Inala - Richlands profile · Carole Park profile

Inala - Richlands Carole Park

Inala - Richlands and Carole Park are neighbours with very different characters. Inala - Richlands is a populous area with a typical resident aged 31, where homes are often crowded with 2.9 people per house. It is very walkable, and 98.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Carole Park is sparsely populated and car-dependent. Typical incomes are far higher in Carole Park, where the usual weekly household income is $2,250, compared to $1,172 in Inala - Richlands.

The two areas have tracked differently since 2011, and the gap in typical weekly personal income has widened from $142 to $562. While the age gap has also shifted, with Carole Park now being slightly older, both areas share the same local climate and sit about 20 minutes from the city. Inala - Richlands remains much more connected, while Carole Park is largely non-residential.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +19,883 larger in Inala - Richlands gap widening
19,891 89th pct 8 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15,434
  • First area, 2016: 18,010
  • First area, 2021: 19,891
  • Second area, 2011: 3
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +5 yrs older in Carole Park gap narrowing
31 yrs 6th pct 36 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 19 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 24 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
5.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
11.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
23.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
9.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%

Age structure

28.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
23.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
21.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
11.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.0% Never married +20.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
36.7% Married +0.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Separated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Widowed ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

45.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.2%
  • First area, 2016: 43.2%
  • First area, 2021: 45.3%

Country of birth

46.3% Australia +16.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
1.5% Philippines +48.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.9% Vietnam ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% India ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% England ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

1.9% Filipino +48.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.3% Australian +21.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
16.8% English +20.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
23.0% Vietnamese ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
3.5% Chinese ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Irish ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.0% Scottish ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% German ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Indian ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

51.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.5%
  • First area, 2016: 49.8%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%
15.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%

Language used at home

39.8% English only +22.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.7% Tagalog +49.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.7% Vietnamese ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% Arabic ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Punjabi ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Cantonese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

26.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%

Religious affiliation

26.2% No religion +36.3 pts ▸ 62.5%
39.8% Christianity +10.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.6% Buddhism ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.0% Islam ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% Not stated ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Other religions ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Hinduism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

51.5% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.4%
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%
12.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
3 43rd pct
0.64 4th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +9 more in Inala - Richlands
20 51st pct 11 29th pct
1,050 38th pct
350 39th pct
933 14th pct

Highest year of school

51.5% Year 12 ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
18.8% Year 9 or below +31.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.4% Year 10 ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Year 11 ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +85.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
19.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
5.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.4% Engineering & related +88.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.6% Management & commerce ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
12.8% Society & culture ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Health ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Education ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Information technology ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +$562 higher in Carole Park gap widening
$500 3rd pct $1,062 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $358
  • First area, 2016: $416
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $500
  • Second area, 2016: $649
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Household income in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +$1,078 higher in Carole Park
$1,172 12th pct $2,250 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $762
  • First area, 2016: $929
  • First area, 2021: $1,172
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +$975 higher in Carole Park
$1,275 5th pct $2,250 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: $865
  • First area, 2016: $993
  • First area, 2021: $1,275
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
2.5% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
7.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%

Personal income distribution

53.8% Under $650 ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
29.7% $650–$1,499 +20.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

23.8% 24th pct
7.7% 36th pct
7.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.2% Asthma ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.6% Arthritis ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Heart disease ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.1% None ◂ +2.6 pts 62.5%
15.4% One condition ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

8.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
10.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
23.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
1.8% 24th pct
14.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +1,134 larger in Inala - Richlands
1,134 87th pct 0 0th pct
25 yrs 57th pct
36.5% 32nd pct
25.8% 97th pct
$451 11th pct
$927 2nd pct
8.8% 74th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +0.9 larger in Inala - Richlands
2.9 86th pct 2.0 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
28.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
24.1% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%

Family composition

2.3% Other families +97.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.5% Couples with children ◂ +53.5 pts 0.0%
28.7% One-parent families ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
15.5% Couples without children ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +$150 higher in Inala - Richlands
$300 27th pct $150 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $180
  • First area, 2016: $277
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $150
$1,376 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,473
  • First area, 2021: $1,376
People / bedroom in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +0.30 higher in Inala - Richlands
0.90 86th pct 0.60 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
58.3% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.4%
  • First area, 2016: 55.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.3%
16.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
74.4% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.6%
  • First area, 2016: 79.5%
  • First area, 2021: 74.4%
81.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.4%
  • First area, 2016: 78.2%
  • First area, 2021: 81.8%

Transport & Vehicles

11.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
7.7% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
4.5% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
PT stops in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +109 more in Inala - Richlands
109 87th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +5.48 more in Inala - Richlands
5.48 67th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +899.8 more in Inala - Richlands
899.8 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +32 more in Inala - Richlands
32 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +11 longer in Carole Park
4 43rd pct 15 75th pct
Drive to city in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +2 longer in Carole Park
19 37th pct 21 43rd pct
Reach 30 min in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +19,883 more in Inala - Richlands
19,891 61st pct 8 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +28,137 more in Inala - Richlands
28,145 37th pct 8 0th pct
79 84th pct

How people get to work

62.8% Car (driver) ◂ +62.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Worked at home ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
2.9% Train ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Bus ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Walked ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

40.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.2%
  • First area, 2016: 38.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.3%
14.8% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%

Jobs & Industry

11.5% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.9%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
50.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.9%
  • First area, 2016: 46.5%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
53.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.3%
  • First area, 2016: 56.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%

Industries people work in

5.7% Construction +94.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
13.1% Manufacturing ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Retail trade ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Other services ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.1% Education & training ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% Administrative & support ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% Professional & technical ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.8% Machinery operators & drivers +86.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.3% Labourers ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
16.6% Community & personal service ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
12.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Managers ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

1 0th pct
1 0th pct
1 0th pct
1 0th pct
813 0th pct
ERP in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +21,877 higher in Inala - Richlands
21,884 88th pct 7 0th pct
7.7% 72nd pct
Businesses in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +1,230 higher in Inala - Richlands
1,420 74th pct 190 8th pct

Environment & Climate

1,105 68th pct 1,105 68th pct
27.6 87th pct 27.6 87th pct
14.2 75th pct 14.2 75th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +4.8 higher in Inala - Richlands
6.6 68th pct 1.8 10th pct
Types ≤15 min in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +5.0 more in Inala - Richlands
6.5 68th pct 1.5 7th pct
15-min city in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +81.0 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
90.0% 70th pct 9.0% 6th pct
Walk to shops in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +58.9 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
81.7% 67th pct 22.8% 15th pct
Walk to transit in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +91.3 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
98.1% 67th pct 6.8% 5th pct
Walk to school in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +75.4 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
92.0% 70th pct 16.6% 9th pct
Walk to a park in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +42.7 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
99.6% 60th pct 56.9% 17th pct
Walk to health in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +74.0 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
76.3% 74th pct 2.3% 5th pct
Amenities/1k in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +613.8 more in Carole Park
11.2 31st pct 625.0 99th pct
Intersections/km² in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +112 higher in Inala - Richlands
143 60th pct 31 34th pct
Mean slope in Inala - Richlandsin Carole Park +1.2 pts higher in Inala - Richlands
5.3% 50th pct 4.1% 28th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Inala - Richlands vs Carole Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/310011274/inala-richlands/vs/310041298/carole-park