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Akolele vs Narooma

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Akolele profile · Narooma profile

Akolele Narooma

Narooma and Akolele are nearby areas in New South Wales with very different characters. Narooma is a larger hub with a typical resident aged 58 and a walkability score that is somewhat walkable. In contrast, Akolele is more sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a much younger typical resident aged 43. The two areas differ sharply in their makeup; 50.9% of people in Akolele are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander compared to 5.9% in Narooma, and Akolele has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships at 31.1%.

Both areas have similar shares of one-parent families, which sit close to the national figure. While they share some commonalities, their housing patterns differ, with homes owned outright being far more common in Narooma at 53.3%. Akolele is almost entirely made up of separate houses and has a far higher rental rate of 45.6%. This contrast extends to the local environment, as Narooma has far more public transport stops and amenities within walking distance than Akolele.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,566 larger in Narooma Median age: 15 yrs older in Narooma First Nations: 45.1 pts higher in Akolele Separate houses: 31.6 pts higher in Akolele Mortgage: $737 higher in Narooma

Demographics & Identity

Population in Akolelein Narooma +2,566 larger in Narooma gap widening
165 49th pct 2,731 82nd pct
Median age in Akolelein Narooma +15 yrs older in Narooma gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Akolelein Narooma +45.1 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
50.9% 100th pct 5.9% 77th pct
Aged 65+ in Akolelein Narooma +11.8 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
26.1% 77th pct 37.9% 94th pct
Under 15 in Akolelein Narooma +5.0 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
17.0% 49th pct 12.0% 23rd pct
De facto in Akolelein Narooma +18.6 pts higher in Akolele gap widening
31.1% 100th pct 12.5% 53rd pct

Age structure

26.1% Seniors (65+) +11.8 pts ▸ 37.9%
29.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 28.3%
21.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.8 pts 14.0%
17.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.0 pts 12.0%
12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.1 pts 7.0%

Marital status

54.7% Never married ◂ +26.4 pts 28.3%
29.5% Married +14.7 pts ▸ 44.2%
8.6% Divorced +5.8 pts ▸ 14.5%
2.9% Widowed +6.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.3% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Akolele Narooma

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Akolelein Narooma +4.7 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
10.3% 45th pct 15.0% 64th pct

Country of birth

80.6% Australia ◂ +2.8 pts 77.8%
6.7% England ◂ +1.3 pts 5.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Nepal +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% China even 0.0%

Ancestry

27.9% English +14.9 pts ▸ 42.8%
18.2% Australian +18.7 pts ▸ 36.9%
4.8% Irish +8.3 pts ▸ 13.1%
3.0% Scottish +8.8 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% German +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 2.0%
3.0% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Akolelein Narooma +7.1 pts higher in Akolele gap widening
10.9% 77th pct 3.8% 53rd pct
Limited English in Akolelein Narooma +0.4 pts higher in Narooma gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 67th pct

Language used at home

81.8% English only +7.6 pts ▸ 89.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Akolelein Narooma +9.9 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
35.2% 34th pct 45.1% 65th pct

Religious affiliation

35.2% No religion +9.9 pts ▸ 45.1%
27.3% Christianity +16.4 pts ▸ 43.6%
29.7% Not stated ◂ +21.2 pts 8.5%
3.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%
1.8% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.6%
0.0% Hinduism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Akolelein Narooma +5.6 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
35.4% 24th pct 41.0% 39th pct
Bachelor+ in Akolelein Narooma +5.9 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
20.9% 70th pct 15.0% 51st pct
Schools/1k kids in Akolelein Narooma
— 6.12 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Akolelein Narooma +1 more in Narooma
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Akolelein Narooma +369 larger in Narooma
55 17th pct 424 62nd pct
ICSEA in Akolelein Narooma +81 higher in Akolele
1,026 70th pct 945 24th pct

Highest year of school

35.4% Year 12 +5.6 pts ▸ 41.0%
23.8% Year 10 +5.0 pts ▸ 28.8%
18.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.0 pts 13.5%
10.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%

Highest qualification level

27.1% Certificate III / IV +6.9 pts ▸ 34.0%
15.6% Bachelor degree +2.0 pts ▸ 17.7%
3.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.9 pts ▸ 15.0%
11.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.6 pts 3.9%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

19.8% Society & culture ◂ +9.6 pts 10.2%
3.1% Management & commerce +12.4 pts ▸ 15.5%
5.2% Engineering & related +7.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
9.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.4 pts 7.0%
5.2% Education +3.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.3% Health +1.2 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.3% Architecture & building +1.3 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.1% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Akolelein Narooma +$116 higher in Narooma gap narrowing
$435 7th pct $551 18th pct
Household income in Akolelein Narooma +$148 higher in Narooma gap widening
$778 5th pct $926 11th pct
Family income in Akolelein Narooma +$257 higher in Narooma gap narrowing
$1,042 8th pct $1,299 15th pct
High earners in Akolelein Narooma +4.3 pts higher in Narooma gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 28th pct
High-income homes in Akolelein Narooma +6.3 pts higher in Narooma gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 19th pct

Household income distribution

35.3% $650–$1,499 +0.7 pts ▸ 36.0%
27.9% Under $650 +2.8 pts ▸ 30.7%
16.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Personal income distribution

54.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 53.3%
26.6% $650–$1,499 +2.8 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Akolelein Narooma +7.6 pts higher in Narooma
32.1% 66th pct 39.7% 89th pct
Mental health in Akolelein Narooma +3.6 pts higher in Narooma
7.3% 42nd pct 10.9% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Akolelein Narooma +3.8 pts higher in Narooma gap widening
3.6% 38th pct 7.4% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
11.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 6.7%
10.9% Asthma ◂ +2.3 pts 8.6%
7.3% Mental health +3.6 pts ▸ 10.9%
4.2% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.3 pts 6.0%
6.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 3.3%
2.4% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.9% None +3.7 pts ▸ 51.6%
19.4% One condition +5.5 pts ▸ 24.9%
7.9% Two conditions +1.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.3% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 5.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Akolelein Narooma +2.5 pts higher in Akolele gap widening
20.9% 62nd pct 18.4% 51st pct
Unpaid carers in Akolelein Narooma +1.1 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
14.4% 67th pct 13.3% 55th pct
Unpaid child care in Akolelein Narooma +2.2 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
18.7% 22nd pct 16.5% 15th pct
Defence service in Akolelein Narooma +2.0 pts higher in Narooma
2.2% 42nd pct 4.2% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Akolelein Narooma +5.7 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
20.9% 30th pct 26.5% 63rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Akolelein Narooma +76 larger in Narooma
84 84th pct 160 86th pct
Median age in Akolelein Narooma +1 yrs older in Akolele
25 yrs 46th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Akolelein Narooma +16.0 pts higher in Narooma
14.0% 5th pct 30.0% 26th pct
Unemployment in Akolelein Narooma
— 17.0% 77th pct
Median income in Akolelein Narooma +$108 higher in Narooma
$347 11th pct $455 25th pct
Household income in Akolelein Narooma +$269 higher in Narooma
$687 8th pct $956 17th pct
Indigenous language in Akolelein Narooma +5.1 pts higher in Akolele
9.5% 75th pct 4.4% 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Akolelein Narooma +0.4 larger in Akolele gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Akolelein Narooma +0.8 pts higher in Akolele gap steady
17.2% 80th pct 16.4% 77th pct
Living alone in Akolelein Narooma +14.5 pts higher in Narooma gap widening
26.5% 60th pct 40.9% 92nd pct

Family composition

46.9% Couples with children ◂ +10.8 pts 36.0%
35.2% Couples without children +11.2 pts ▸ 46.4%
17.2% One-parent families ◂ +0.8 pts 16.4%
3.1% Other families ◂ +2.5 pts 0.7%

Household size

26.5% 1 person +14.5 pts ▸ 40.9%
39.7% 2 people +0.8 pts ▸ 40.5%
10.3% 3 people ◂ +2.8 pts 7.5%
4.4% 4 people +2.3 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% 5 people +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% 6 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Akolelein Narooma +$20 higher in Narooma gap narrowing
$240 37th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Akolelein Narooma +$737 higher in Narooma gap widening
$780 9th pct $1,517 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Akolelein Narooma +0.10 higher in Akolele gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Akolelein Narooma +20.9 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
45.6% 90th pct 24.7% 71st pct
Owned outright in Akolelein Narooma +13.6 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
39.7% 46th pct 53.3% 82nd pct
Separate houses in Akolelein Narooma +31.6 pts higher in Akolele gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 68.4% 13th pct
3+ bedrooms in Akolelein Narooma +4.5 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
64.7% 20th pct 60.2% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.7% Owned outright +13.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
45.6% Rented ◂ +20.9 pts 24.7%
13.2% Owned with a mortgage +5.5 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Not stated +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Other tenure +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +31.6 pts 68.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Other dwelling +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Bedrooms per home

36.8% 3 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 38.4%
29.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.2 pts 29.2%
20.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 16.8%
4.4% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.4% 5 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 5.0%
0.0% Studio / none +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

48.4% $200–$349 +2.4 pts ▸ 50.8%
22.6% Under $200 ◂ +1.7 pts 20.8%
0.0% $350–$549 +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% $550–$749 +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.8 pts 29.6%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +26.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Akolelein Narooma +1.2 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
9.1% 87th pct 7.8% 85th pct
Work from home in Akolelein Narooma +11.6 pts higher in Akolele gap widening
22.9% 67th pct 11.3% 31st pct
PT commute in Akolelein Narooma +0.4 pts higher in Narooma gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 64th pct
PT stops in Akolelein Narooma +13 more in Narooma
0 0th pct 13 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Akolelein Narooma +4.76 more in Narooma
0.00 0th pct 4.76 76th pct
Departures/1k in Akolelein Narooma +85.3 more in Narooma
0.0 0th pct 85.3 67th pct
PT routes in Akolelein Narooma +4 more in Narooma
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Akolelein Narooma
29 66th pct —

How people get to work

58.3% Car (driver) +2.4 pts ▸ 60.7%
22.9% Worked at home ◂ +11.6 pts 11.3%
8.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.8 pts 4.6%
0.0% Walked +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Bus +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

51.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.3 pts 46.2%
30.3% 2 vehicles +1.6 pts ▸ 31.9%
10.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 9.0%
9.1% No vehicle ◂ +1.2 pts 7.8%
0.0% 4 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Akolelein Narooma +2.3 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
31.8% 53rd pct 34.2% 61st pct
Recent arrivals in Akolelein Narooma
— 5.4% 44th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Akolelein Narooma +3.4 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
7.4% 86th pct 4.0% 56th pct
Participation in Akolelein Narooma +1.9 pts higher in Narooma gap narrowing
38.8% 8th pct 40.8% 10th pct
Full-time in Akolelein Narooma +2.8 pts higher in Akolele gap narrowing
45.8% 10th pct 43.1% 6th pct

Industries people work in

22.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.5 pts 13.4%
16.7% Construction ◂ +6.5 pts 10.2%
16.7% Retail trade ◂ +2.2 pts 14.5%
16.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.7 pts 13.0%
16.7% Education & training ◂ +8.7 pts 7.9%
6.3% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 4.0%
6.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.8 pts 1.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Other services +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

27.1% Professionals ◂ +13.1 pts 14.0%
12.5% Technicians & trades +4.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +4.3 pts 12.4%
6.3% Community & personal service +8.4 pts ▸ 14.6%
12.5% Managers +1.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.5% Sales workers ◂ +2.1 pts 10.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Akolelein Narooma +4.9 higher in Narooma
0.6 54th pct 5.5 86th pct
Types ≤15 min in Akolelein Narooma +4.9 more in Narooma
0.6 54th pct 5.5 86th pct
15-min city in Akolelein Narooma +71.7 pts higher in Narooma
0.0% 0th pct 71.7% 85th pct
Walk to shops in Akolelein Narooma +78.4 pts higher in Narooma
0.0% 0th pct 78.4% 88th pct
Walk to transit in Akolelein Narooma +75.2 pts higher in Narooma
0.0% 0th pct 75.2% 80th pct
Walk to school in Akolelein Narooma +65.7 pts higher in Narooma
0.0% 0th pct 65.7% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Akolelein Narooma +12.4 pts higher in Narooma
62.9% 68th pct 75.3% 71st pct
Walk to health in Akolelein Narooma +47.8 pts higher in Narooma
0.0% 0th pct 47.8% 83rd pct
Amenities/1k in Akolelein Narooma +17.9 more in Narooma
12.1 47th pct 30.0 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Akolelein Narooma +3 higher in Narooma
2 59th pct 5 65th pct
Mean slope in Akolelein Narooma +4.7 pts higher in Akolele
13.6% 90th pct 8.9% 75th pct

Compare Akolele with nearby areas

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Compare Narooma with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Akolele vs Narooma [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10023/akolele/vs/SAL12909/narooma