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Buckajo vs Kameruka

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.6 km apart · Buckajo profile · Kameruka profile

Buckajo Kameruka

Buckajo and Kameruka are neighbouring areas in the Bega Valley with very different populations. Residents in Buckajo are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 37 in Kameruka. This age gap is reflected in the family structures; Kameruka has a far higher share of children under 15 (24.5% versus 11.8%) and far more people caring for children unpaid. Housing also differs sharply, as homes are far more likely to be owned outright in Buckajo (47.2%) while renting is far more common in Kameruka (34.5%).

These two areas share very similar typical weekly incomes, sitting around $800. They are also alike in their reliance on cars, as every home in both places has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While Buckajo's residents are older and more likely to own their homes, Kameruka has seen more movement, with a far higher share of people having moved house in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 24.7 pts higher in Kameruka Median age: 12 yrs older in Buckajo Owned outright: 17.8 pts higher in Buckajo Recent movers: 16.8 pts higher in Kameruka Under 15: 12.7 pts higher in Kameruka

Demographics & Identity

Population in Buckajoin Kameruka +130 larger in Buckajo gap narrowing
322 60th pct 192 52nd pct
Median age in Buckajoin Kameruka +12 yrs older in Buckajo gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Buckajoin Kameruka +3.8 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
0.9% 39th pct 4.7% 72nd pct
Aged 65+ in Buckajoin Kameruka +7.5 pts higher in Buckajo gap narrowing
20.5% 58th pct 13.0% 25th pct
Under 15 in Buckajoin Kameruka +12.7 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
11.8% 22nd pct 24.5% 87th pct
De facto in Buckajoin Kameruka +6.5 pts higher in Buckajo gap widening
16.8% 78th pct 10.3% 35th pct

Age structure

34.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.9 pts 26.6%
11.8% Children (0–14) +12.7 pts ▸ 24.5%
23.6% Young adults (25–44) +0.4 pts ▸ 24.0%
20.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.5 pts 13.0%
12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 10.9%

Marital status

49.6% Married +5.7 pts ▸ 55.4%
31.7% Never married +2.1 pts ▸ 33.8%
13.7% Divorced ◂ +3.7 pts 10.1%
2.5% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.4% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Buckajo Kameruka

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Buckajoin Kameruka +2.0 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
8.4% 36th pct 10.4% 45th pct

Country of birth

83.2% Australia ◂ +9.8 pts 73.4%
1.6% England +6.3 pts ▸ 7.8%
1.2% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.3% Australian ◂ +8.9 pts 36.5%
41.0% English +2.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
17.1% Irish ◂ +4.1 pts 13.0%
9.3% Scottish +4.2 pts ▸ 13.5%
6.2% German ◂ +1.5 pts 4.7%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.6% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Buckajoin Kameruka +1.6 pts higher in Kameruka gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.6% 37th pct
Limited English in Buckajoin Kameruka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.9% English only ◂ +8.1 pts 83.9%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Buckajoin Kameruka +4.8 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
44.7% 63rd pct 49.5% 77th pct

Religious affiliation

44.7% No religion +4.8 pts ▸ 49.5%
42.9% Christianity ◂ +9.5 pts 33.3%
9.9% Not stated +8.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.3 pts higher in Buckajo gap steady
43.4% 46th pct 43.1% 45th pct
Bachelor+ in Buckajoin Kameruka +4.3 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
15.8% 55th pct 20.1% 68th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Buckajoin Kameruka +5 more in Buckajo
6 74th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Buckajoin Kameruka +221 larger in Buckajo
305 49th pct 84 23rd pct
ICSEA in Buckajoin Kameruka +12 higher in Buckajo
994 52nd pct 982 45th pct

Highest year of school

43.4% Year 12 ◂ +0.3 pts 43.1%
32.4% Year 10 ◂ +4.6 pts 27.7%
9.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.1 pts 5.1%
8.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.0 pts 5.8%

Highest qualification level

35.6% Certificate III / IV +1.1 pts ▸ 36.7%
17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.2 pts 11.0%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.9 pts 9.2%
4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.8 pts ▸ 8.3%
3.3% Postgraduate degree +3.1 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.8% Management & commerce ◂ +0.9 pts 11.9%
11.7% Society & culture ◂ +6.2 pts 5.5%
11.1% Health ◂ +0.1 pts 11.0%
2.8% Agriculture & environment +7.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.3% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 7.3%
3.3% Creative arts +4.0 pts ▸ 7.3%
7.2% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 3.7%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 4.6%
3.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Buckajoin Kameruka +$21 higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
$802 59th pct $823 62nd pct
Household income in Buckajoin Kameruka +$306 higher in Kameruka gap widening
$1,462 45th pct $1,768 64th pct
Family income in Buckajoin Kameruka +$219 higher in Kameruka gap widening
$1,812 45th pct $2,031 59th pct
High earners in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.6 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
9.5% 58th pct 10.1% 61st pct
High-income homes in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.5 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
22.0% 67th pct 22.4% 68th pct

Household income distribution

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 32.8%
29.3% $650–$1,499 even 29.3%
17.1% Under $650 +10.5 pts ▸ 27.6%
12.2% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 8.6%

Personal income distribution

37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 33.8%
34.9% Under $650 ◂ +5.4 pts 29.5%
15.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
4.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 2.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Buckajoin Kameruka +6.6 pts higher in Buckajo
31.1% 61st pct 24.5% 28th pct
Mental health in Buckajoin Kameruka +2.7 pts higher in Kameruka
7.8% 46th pct 10.4% 72nd pct
Needs assistance in Buckajoin Kameruka +3.4 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
3.4% 36th pct 6.8% 73rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 9.4%
7.8% Mental health +2.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
10.2% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 9.4%
9.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 9.4%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 4.7%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 1.6%
0.9% Dementia +1.7 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None ◂ +2.4 pts 59.4%
20.2% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 19.8%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 6.3%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.2 pts higher in Buckajo gap narrowing
23.2% 71st pct 23.0% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Buckajoin Kameruka +6.4 pts higher in Buckajo gap widening
18.0% 87th pct 11.5% 37th pct
Unpaid child care in Buckajoin Kameruka +14.1 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
21.1% 30th pct 35.3% 88th pct
Defence service in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.4 pts higher in Buckajo
3.2% 60th pct 2.8% 53rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Buckajoin Kameruka +8.4 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
23.2% 44th pct 31.7% 84th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Buckajoin Kameruka +6 larger in Kameruka
3 43rd pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Buckajoin Kameruka +34 yrs older in Buckajo
50 yrs 87th pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Buckajoin Kameruka +$24 higher in Kameruka
$725 58th pct $749 60th pct
Household income in Buckajoin Kameruka +$1,100 higher in Kameruka
$2,149 68th pct $3,249 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.3 larger in Kameruka gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Buckajoin Kameruka +2.0 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
10.5% 48th pct 12.5% 60th pct
Living alone in Buckajoin Kameruka +10.0 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
22.8% 47th pct 32.8% 79th pct

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +16.0 pts ▸ 64.6%
40.2% Couples without children ◂ +18.6 pts 21.5%
10.5% One-parent families +2.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.5% 2 people ◂ +24.8 pts 20.7%
22.8% 1 person +10.0 pts ▸ 32.8%
10.6% 4 people +15.3 pts ▸ 25.9%
16.3% 3 people +6.2 pts ▸ 22.4%
5.7% 5 people +6.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.3% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Buckajoin Kameruka +$10 higher in Buckajo gap narrowing
$270 47th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Buckajoin Kameruka +$217 higher in Kameruka gap widening
$1,733 57th pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Buckajoin Kameruka +0.20 higher in Kameruka gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Buckajoin Kameruka +24.7 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
9.8% 26th pct 34.5% 84th pct
Owned outright in Buckajoin Kameruka +17.8 pts higher in Buckajo gap widening
47.2% 68th pct 29.3% 21st pct
Separate houses in Buckajoin Kameruka +2.4 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
97.6% 55th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Buckajoin Kameruka +1.2 pts higher in Kameruka gap narrowing
76.4% 42nd pct 77.6% 45th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.2% Owned outright ◂ +17.8 pts 29.3%
37.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.6 pts 32.8%
9.8% Rented +24.7 pts ▸ 34.5%
2.4% Other tenure +4.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.6% Separate house +2.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.0% 3 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.8% 4 bedrooms +4.8 pts ▸ 27.6%
14.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 8.6%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.7% 5 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +30.0 pts 70.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.0% $1,800–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
26.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.3 pts 15.8%
15.2% Under $1,000 +0.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Buckajoin Kameruka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Buckajoin Kameruka +1.9 pts higher in Buckajo gap widening
12.9% 38th pct 11.0% 30th pct
PT commute in Buckajoin Kameruka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) +0.1 pts ▸ 65.9%
12.9% Worked at home ◂ +1.9 pts 11.0%
2.2% Car (passenger) +1.4 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.5% 2 vehicles +8.0 pts ▸ 53.4%
24.8% 1 vehicle +1.1 pts ▸ 25.9%
19.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.2 pts 8.6%
14.0% 4 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Buckajoin Kameruka +16.8 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
29.3% 44th pct 46.1% 88th pct
Recent arrivals in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Buckajoin Kameruka even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Buckajoin Kameruka +3.0 pts higher in Buckajo gap narrowing
62.0% 55th pct 59.0% 44th pct
Full-time in Buckajoin Kameruka +13.1 pts higher in Kameruka gap widening
53.9% 28th pct 67.1% 84th pct

Industries people work in

15.7% Health care & social assistance +1.3 pts ▸ 17.1%
15.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.8 pts 13.4%
12.9% Construction ◂ +1.9 pts 11.0%
11.8% Manufacturing ◂ +0.8 pts 11.0%
11.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.3 pts 8.5%
5.1% Transport & warehousing +2.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
1.7% Public administration & safety +5.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.6% Education & training +1.7 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +0.7 pts 4.9%
1.7% Accommodation & food +3.2 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Other services +1.4 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

15.7% Professionals +8.7 pts ▸ 24.4%
12.9% Technicians & trades +9.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
18.0% Managers ◂ +0.9 pts 17.1%
12.4% Labourers ◂ +6.3 pts 6.1%
10.7% Clerical & administrative +1.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
10.7% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 3.7%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +5.3 pts 3.7%
8.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.5 pts 4.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0 15th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Buckajoin Kameruka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Buckajoin Kameruka +5.2 more in Kameruka
0.0 0th pct 5.2 30th pct
Intersections/km² in Buckajoin Kameruka +0 higher in Kameruka
0 30th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Buckajoin Kameruka +1.7 pts higher in Buckajo
11.0% 85th pct 9.3% 77th pct

Compare Buckajo with nearby areas

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Compare Kameruka with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buckajo vs Kameruka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10626/buckajo/vs/SAL12062/kameruka