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Croobyar vs Mount Kingiman

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.3 km apart · Croobyar profile · Mount Kingiman profile

Croobyar Mount Kingiman

Croobyar and Mount Kingiman are neighbouring rural areas with very different profiles. Residents in Croobyar are far older, with a typical age of 57, compared to just 36 in Mount Kingiman. There is also a large gap in wealth and housing; Mount Kingiman has a typical weekly household income of $3,250 and 4.3 people per home, while Croobyar is much lower at $1,516 and 2.5 people per home. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Croobyar at $2,000, compared to $1,220 in Mount Kingiman.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with neither place having any walkable amenities or public transport. This shared isolation is consistent across the landscape, though Croobyar is more developed with three schools within 3 km and a slightly flatter terrain. While the two areas differ in age and income, they both track similarly in terms of typical weekly personal income, which sits around $600.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +160 larger in Croobyar gap steady
174 50th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 155
  • First area, 2021: 174
  • Second area, 2016: 8
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +21 yrs older in Croobyar gap steady
57 yrs 89th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
32.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.2%
16.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
5.4% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%

Age structure

10.3% Youth (15–24) +32.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%
27.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.6 pts 21.4%
16.7% Young adults (25–44) +4.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.1% Married ◂ +1.8 pts 58.3%
25.7% Never married +24.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
5.4% Divorced ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

11.5% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%

Country of birth

82.2% Australia +17.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.6% England ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

43.1% Australian +6.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
44.8% English ◂ +23.4 pts 21.4%
11.5% Irish ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Scottish ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
5.7% Italian ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Dutch ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% German ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

1.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

89.7% English only +10.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

32.2% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.2%

Religious affiliation

55.7% Christianity +15.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
32.2% No religion ◂ +10.8 pts 21.4%
7.5% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
2.3% Judaism ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

45.7% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%
23.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +3 more in Croobyar
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
331 51st pct
1,021 67th pct

Highest year of school

45.7% Year 12 +25.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
26.4% Year 10 +16.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
9.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Year 11 ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.3% Certificate III / IV +16.2 pts ▸ 44.4%
20.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.1% Architecture & building +25.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.2% Management & commerce ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
13.1% Engineering & related ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Society & culture ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Creative arts ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +$22 higher in Croobyar gap narrowing
$596 24th pct $574 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $525
  • First area, 2021: $596
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $574
Household income in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +$1,734 higher in Mount Kingiman
$1,516 48th pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,399
  • First area, 2021: $1,516
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +$707 higher in Mount Kingiman
$1,542 29th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,174
  • First area, 2021: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
6.8% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
High-income homes in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman
9.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%

Household income distribution

41.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
32.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Under $650 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.2% Under $650 +15.1 pts ▸ 58.3%
23.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman
26.4% 38th pct
4.6% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman
3.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

2.3% Heart disease +26.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.8% Other condition +18.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.4% Arthritis ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
8.0% Asthma ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.6% Mental health ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.9% None +0.2 pts ▸ 57.1%
17.2% One condition ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

23.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman
21.6% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
4.1% 73rd pct
31.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +1.8 larger in Mount Kingiman
2.5 50th pct 4.3 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3
12.6% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
21.3% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%

Family composition

57.0% Couples with children ◂ +14.2 pts 42.9%
37.8% Couples without children ◂ +16.3 pts 21.4%
12.6% One-parent families ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.3% 2 people ◂ +44.3 pts 0.0%
21.3% 1 person ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
18.0% 3 people ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% 4 people ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% 6 or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • First area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +$780 higher in Croobyar
$2,000 72nd pct $1,220 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,068
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,220
People / bedroom in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +0.40 higher in Mount Kingiman
0.70 14th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
6.6% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
65.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
86.9% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 86.3%
  • First area, 2021: 86.9%

How homes are owned or rented

65.6% Owned outright ◂ +65.6 pts 0.0%
29.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Rented ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

39.3% 4 bedrooms +60.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% 5 or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

9.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
35.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
54 82nd pct

How people get to work

48.3% Car (driver) ◂ +48.3 pts 0.0%
35.6% Worked at home ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
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

50.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +50.8 pts 0.0%
20.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
9.5% No vehicle ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

32.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
58.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.6%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
46.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.9%
  • First area, 2021: 46.0%

Industries people work in

9.2% Construction +57.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Professional & technical ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Manufacturing ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Retail trade ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Education & training ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Rental & real estate ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Administrative & support ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.4% Technicians & trades +48.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
24.1% Managers ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
16.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.6% Professionals ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
9.2% Community & personal service ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.9% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Sales workers ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +0.1 higher in Croobyar
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +1.1 pts higher in Croobyar
1.1% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +2 higher in Croobyar
2 60th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Croobyarin Mount Kingiman +13.3 pts higher in Mount Kingiman
7.2% 64th pct 20.5% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Croobyar vs Mount Kingiman [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11122/croobyar/vs/SAL12781/mount-kingiman