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Kings Park vs Perth (North) - Highgate
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Kings Park profile · Perth (North) - Highgate profile
Kings Park Perth (North) - Highgate
Perth (North) - Highgate and Kings Park (WA) are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Perth (North) - Highgate is a populated hub where the typical resident is 33, and 26.6% use another language at home. In contrast, Kings Park (WA) is sparsely populated and far older, with a typical age of 61 and 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. Incomes are also far higher in Kings Park (WA), where typical household weekly income is $4,799, compared with $1,893 in Perth (North) - Highgate.
These two places have tracked apart since 2011, with the gap in how many people have moved in the last five years widening significantly. While 60.8% of people in Perth (North) - Highgate moved recently, only 29.2% did so in Kings Park (WA). Despite this, they share some basic traits; both have an equal share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (about 1%) and every single home in both areas is within a 15-minute walk of a park.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
48
0th pct
11,414
60th pct
- First area, 2011: 33
- First area, 2016: 23
- First area, 2021: 48
- Second area, 2021: 11,414
Median age
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
61 yrs
100th pct
33 yrs
11th pct
- First area, 2011: 58 yrs
- First area, 2016: 65 yrs
- First area, 2021: 61 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
Age structure
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+52.2 pts ▸
52.2%
43.8%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +34.5 pts
9.3%
37.5%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +18.6 pts
18.9%
6.3%
Youth (15–24)
+4.6 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
Marital status
60.4%
Married
◂ +34.8 pts
25.6%
10.4%
Never married
+49.9 pts ▸
60.4%
20.8%
Divorced
◂ +12.1 pts
8.7%
6.3%
Widowed
◂ +4.1 pts
2.2%
0.0%
Separated
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Age & sex structure
Kings Park
Perth (North) - Highgate
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 5.7% females; 85+ in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
- 80–84 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.6% males, 0.6% females
- 75–79 in Kings Park: 13.2% males, 9.4% females; 75–79 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.8% males, 0.6% females
- 70–74 in Kings Park: 5.7% males, 7.5% females; 70–74 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.4% males, 1.2% females
- 65–69 in Kings Park: 5.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
- 60–64 in Kings Park: 5.7% males, 7.5% females; 60–64 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
- 55–59 in Kings Park: 17.0% males, 5.7% females; 55–59 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.5% males, 2.1% females
- 50–54 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 11.3% females; 50–54 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 3.0% males, 2.2% females
- 45–49 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 2.8% males, 2.4% females
- 40–44 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 4.1% males, 3.2% females
- 35–39 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 6.4% males, 5.4% females
- 30–34 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 8.4% males, 8.1% females
- 25–29 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 8.5% males, 8.3% females
- 20–24 in Kings Park: 5.7% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 4.4% males, 4.5% females
- 15–19 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
- 10–14 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
- 5–9 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.3% males, 1.8% females
- 0–4 in Kings Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Perth (North) - Highgate: 1.9% males, 1.8% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
41.7%
Australia
+9.4 pts ▸
51.1%
10.4%
Italy
◂ +9.2 pts
1.3%
6.3%
England
◂ +0.6 pts
5.6%
0.0%
China
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Vietnam
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
India
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
South Africa
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Philippines
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Ancestry
31.3%
English
◂ +0.8 pts
30.4%
25.0%
Irish
◂ +14.2 pts
10.8%
22.9%
Scottish
◂ +14.1 pts
8.8%
6.3%
Australian
+14.5 pts ▸
20.8%
18.8%
Italian
◂ +11.6 pts
7.1%
0.0%
Chinese
+9.1 pts ▸
9.1%
0.0%
German
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Indian
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Greek
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
Language
Language used at home
68.8%
English only
◂ +3.7 pts
65.1%
0.0%
Mandarin
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Italian
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Cantonese
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Arabic
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Greek
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Religion
Religious affiliation
14.6%
No religion
+38.7 pts ▸
53.3%
43.8%
Christianity
◂ +16.1 pts
27.7%
27.1%
Not stated
◂ +17.3 pts
9.8%
0.0%
Buddhism
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Hinduism
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Islam
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
58.3%
Year 12
+16.5 pts ▸
74.9%
14.6%
Year 10
◂ +7.2 pts
7.3%
6.3%
Year 11
◂ +1.0 pts
5.3%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
Highest qualification level
22.9%
Bachelor degree
+14.6 pts ▸
37.5%
14.3%
Postgraduate degree
+1.0 pts ▸
15.3%
11.4%
Certificate III / IV
+1.6 pts ▸
13.0%
11.4%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+1.3 pts ▸
12.8%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Field of qualification
14.3%
Management & commerce
+4.6 pts ▸
18.9%
8.6%
Society & culture
+6.3 pts ▸
14.8%
14.3%
Health
◂ +4.8 pts
9.5%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Creative arts
+7.7 pts ▸
7.7%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Education
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Information technology
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
Income
Personal income
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
$2,150
100th pct
$1,156
88th pct
- First area, 2011: $2,000
- First area, 2016: $1,499
- First area, 2021: $2,150
- Second area, 2021: $1,156
Household income
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
$4,799
100th pct
$1,893
59th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,916
- First area, 2016: $3,666
- First area, 2021: $4,799
- Second area, 2021: $1,893
Family income
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
$4,874
100th pct
$2,610
78th pct
- First area, 2011: $3,666
- First area, 2016: $3,249
- First area, 2021: $4,874
- Second area, 2021: $2,610
Household income distribution
50.0%
$4,000 or more
◂ +36.1 pts
13.9%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+31.8 pts ▸
31.8%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+22.8 pts ▸
22.8%
0.0%
Under $650
+13.2 pts ▸
13.2%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
Personal income distribution
8.3%
$650–$1,499
+22.5 pts ▸
30.8%
27.1%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +1.3 pts
25.8%
16.7%
Under $650
+9.3 pts ▸
25.9%
16.7%
$3,000 or more
◂ +8.6 pts
8.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
18.8%
Cancer
◂ +17.0 pts
1.8%
14.6%
Heart disease
◂ +12.8 pts
1.8%
12.5%
Arthritis
◂ +8.5 pts
4.0%
0.0%
Mental health
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
Asthma
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Other condition
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Diabetes
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Lung condition
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Number of long-term health conditions
39.6%
None
+28.0 pts ▸
67.6%
39.6%
One condition
◂ +22.1 pts
17.5%
6.3%
Two conditions
◂ +2.6 pts
3.6%
0.0%
Three or more
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
2.2
14th pct
1.9
4th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.9
- First area, 2016: 1.6
- First area, 2021: 2.2
- Second area, 2021: 1.9
Family composition
50.0%
Couples without children
+1.2 pts ▸
51.2%
46.9%
Couples with children
◂ +10.3 pts
36.6%
0.0%
One-parent families
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Other families
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Household size
68.8%
2 people
◂ +30.3 pts
38.5%
18.8%
1 person
+23.1 pts ▸
41.9%
18.8%
3 people
◂ +7.3 pts
11.5%
0.0%
4 people
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
5 people
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
6 or more
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Housing & Dwellings
$1,000
100th pct
$380
54th pct
- First area, 2011: $935
- First area, 2016: $1,000
- First area, 2021: $1,000
- Second area, 2021: $380
$9,999
100th pct
$1,900
54th pct
- First area, 2011: $7,250
- First area, 2021: $9,999
- Second area, 2021: $1,900
People / bedroom
in Kings Parkin Perth (North) - Highgate
0.80
29th pct
1.00
90th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.00
- First area, 2016: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 1.00
How homes are owned or rented
31.3%
Rented
+27.7 pts ▸
58.9%
37.5%
Owned outright
◂ +22.4 pts
15.1%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+23.8 pts ▸
23.8%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Other tenure
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Types of homes
100.0%
Flat or apartment
◂ +44.0 pts
56.0%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+24.6 pts ▸
24.6%
0.0%
Separate house
+19.0 pts ▸
19.0%
0.0%
Other dwelling
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Bedrooms per home
62.5%
3 bedrooms
◂ +37.9 pts
24.6%
25.0%
2 bedrooms
+17.7 pts ▸
42.7%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+24.0 pts ▸
24.0%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Studio / none
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
5 or more
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Weekly rent distribution
0.0%
$350–$549
+50.9 pts ▸
50.9%
0.0%
$200–$349
+27.2 pts ▸
27.2%
0.0%
$550–$749
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Under $200
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
0.0%
$750 or more
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
42.1%
Car (driver)
◂ +0.8 pts
41.3%
21.1%
Worked at home
◂ +12.4 pts
8.7%
0.0%
Walked
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Bus
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Bicycle
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Train
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
Motor vehicles per home
31.3%
1 vehicle
+24.5 pts ▸
55.8%
25.0%
2 vehicles
◂ +0.9 pts
24.1%
18.8%
3 vehicles
◂ +14.6 pts
4.2%
0.0%
No vehicle
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
4 or more
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
26.3%
Professional & technical
◂ +11.6 pts
14.7%
21.1%
Rental & real estate
◂ +19.5 pts
1.6%
21.1%
Health care & social assistance
◂ +8.2 pts
12.9%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
Mining
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
Education & training
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Retail trade
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Construction
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Finance & insurance
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Other services
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Occupations people work in
21.1%
Professionals
+16.7 pts ▸
37.7%
26.3%
Sales workers
◂ +20.9 pts
5.4%
21.1%
Clerical & administrative
◂ +9.5 pts
11.5%
15.8%
Managers
◂ +2.2 pts
13.6%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+11.0 pts ▸
11.0%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Labourers
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kings Park vs Perth (North) - Highgate [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/503021037/kings-park/vs/503021296/perth-highgate