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Derriwong vs Kiacatoo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 52 km apart · Derriwong profile · Kiacatoo profile

Derriwong Kiacatoo

Kiacatoo and Derriwong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Kiacatoo is much younger, with a typical resident aged 31 and 39% of people being children under 15. In contrast, Derriwong is far older, with a typical age of 46 and a much higher share of seniors aged 65 and over (34.2%). Kiacatoo also has a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,812, compared to $899 in Derriwong.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical weekly rent, which is $175 in Kiacatoo and $183 in Derriwong. They are also alike in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services. While Kiacatoo has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work, Derriwong has seen much more movement, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +39 larger in Kiacatoo gap widening
38 23rd pct 77 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38
  • First area, 2021: 38
  • Second area, 2016: 27
  • Second area, 2021: 77
Median age in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +15 yrs older in Derriwong gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 31 yrs 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 31 yrs
First Nations in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +0.1 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
7.9% 85th pct 7.8% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Aged 65+ in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +22.5 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
34.2% 90th pct 11.7% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Under 15 in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +15.3 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
23.7% 86th pct 39.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%
De facto in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +13.6 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
13.0% 57th pct 26.7% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%

Age structure

23.7% Children (0–14) +15.3 pts ▸ 39.0%
34.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.5 pts 11.7%
28.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.9 pts 22.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.7 pts 7.8%

Marital status

55.2% Married +32.9 pts ▸ 88.1%
27.6% Never married ◂ +18.1 pts 9.5%
24.1% Widowed ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Derriwong Kiacatoo

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

  • 85+ in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 12.5% females; 65–69 in Kiacatoo: 5.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 12.5% females; 50–54 in Kiacatoo: 7.8% males, 11.8% females
  • 45–49 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 5.9% females
  • 40–44 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Kiacatoo: 7.8% males, 5.9% females
  • 35–39 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 9.8% females
  • 30–34 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Kiacatoo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 16.7% females; 10–14 in Kiacatoo: 7.8% males, 9.8% females
  • 5–9 in Derriwong: 20.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Kiacatoo: 9.8% males, 11.8% females
  • 0–4 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Kiacatoo: 5.9% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

92.1% Australia ◂ +18.1 pts 74.0%
0.0% England even 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

23.7% Australian +17.9 pts ▸ 41.6%
26.3% English +6.2 pts ▸ 32.5%
31.6% Irish ◂ +19.9 pts 11.7%
31.6% Scottish ◂ +21.2 pts 10.4%
7.9% German ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.8% English only ◂ +18.0 pts 68.8%
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 Derriwongin Kiacatoo +1.0 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap narrowing
21.1% 11th pct 22.1% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%

Religious affiliation

52.6% Christianity +7.1 pts ▸ 59.7%
21.1% No religion +1.0 pts ▸ 22.1%
18.4% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +39.7 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
10.3% 0th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Bachelor+ in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +13.3 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
27.6% 82nd pct 14.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

10.3% Year 12 +39.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.4% Year 10 ◂ +21.4 pts 20.0%
13.8% Year 9 or below +1.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.3% Year 11 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.9 pts 16.2%
26.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
26.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.1 pts 16.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Education ◂ +4.8 pts 16.2%
15.8% Society & culture ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$424 higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
$425 6th pct $849 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $474
  • First area, 2021: $425
  • Second area, 2016: $599
  • Second area, 2021: $849
Household income in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$913 higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
$899 10th pct $1,812 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Family income in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$42 higher in Kiacatoo gap narrowing
$1,833 46th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,187
  • First area, 2021: $1,833
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +13.8 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
13.8% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

35.7% $1,500–$2,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

62.1% Under $650 ◂ +38.3 pts 23.8%
10.3% $650–$1,499 +37.3 pts ▸ 47.6%
13.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +22.6 pts higher in Derriwong
39.5% 89th pct 16.9% 10th pct
Mental health in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +13.2 pts higher in Derriwong
13.2% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +7.9 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
7.9% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Mental health ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Arthritis ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +4.0 pts 3.9%
7.9% Heart disease ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Other condition ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Cancer even 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

44.7% None +16.3 pts ▸ 61.0%
36.8% One condition ◂ +31.6 pts 5.2%
7.9% Two conditions ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +31.9 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
41.4% 95th pct 9.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +14.6 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
24.1% 96th pct 9.5% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid child care in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +10.8 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap widening
34.5% 87th pct 45.2% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.3%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%
Defence service in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +9.4 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
37.9% 92nd pct 28.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +3 larger in Kiacatoo
3 43rd pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +42 yrs older in Derriwong
52 yrs 89th pct 10 yrs 4th pct
Median income in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$775 higher in Kiacatoo
$225 2nd pct $1,000 79th pct
Household income in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$2,351 higher in Kiacatoo
$399 0th pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +1.5 larger in Kiacatoo gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.8 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8
One-parent in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +12.1 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
12.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

51.5% Couples with children +38.5 pts ▸ 90.0%
15.2% Couples without children +6.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
12.1% One-parent families ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.9% 2 people ◂ +24.1 pts 18.8%
21.4% 5 people +9.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
28.6% 1 person ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 4 people +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$8 higher in Derriwong
$183 21st pct $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +$1,246 higher in Kiacatoo
$1,079 18th pct $2,325 86th pct
People / bedroom in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +0.10 higher in Kiacatoo gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

28.6% Owned with a mortgage +27.7 pts ▸ 56.3%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
42.9% Rented ◂ +11.6 pts 31.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

78.6% Separate house +21.4 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

57.1% 4 bedrooms +5.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 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

0.0% Under $1,000 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Derriwongin Kiacatoo
— 32.0% 84th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +2 more in Derriwong
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +52.63 more in Derriwong
52.63 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +157.9 more in Derriwong
157.9 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +2 more in Derriwong
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
11 47th pct —

How people get to work

110.0% Car (driver) ◂ +54.0 pts 56.0%
0.0% Worked at home +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
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

50.0% 2 vehicles +18.8 pts ▸ 68.8%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +19.8 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
46.2% 88th pct 26.4% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.4%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +22.7 pts higher in Kiacatoo gap narrowing
34.5% 5th pct 57.1% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
— 68.0% 86th pct

Industries people work in

40.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +32.0 pts ▸ 72.0%
50.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +38.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers +12.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
40.0% Professionals ◂ +16.0 pts 24.0%
40.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +0.5 higher in Derriwong
0.5 51st pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +0.3 more in Derriwong
0.3 48th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +32.6 pts higher in Derriwong
32.6% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +1.1 pts higher in Kiacatoo
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 34th pct
Walk to health in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +26.7 more in Derriwong
52.6 82nd pct 26.0 69th pct
Intersections/km² in Derriwongin Kiacatoo even
0 20th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Derriwongin Kiacatoo +0.7 pts higher in Derriwong
3.8% 26th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Derriwong vs Kiacatoo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11245/derriwong/vs/SAL12122/kiacatoo