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Karuah vs The Branch

Name: Karuah vs The Branch — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.8 km apart · Karuah profile · The Branch profile

Karuah The Branch

Karuah and The Branch are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Karuah is more developed, with a mostly car-dependent walkability score of 2.7 and nearby shops, parks, and schools. In contrast, The Branch is car-dependent and lacks these amenities within walking distance. Karuah has a larger population and more renters, with 20.1% of homes rented compared to 7.3% in The Branch. The Branch has a more qualified workforce, with 39.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far higher than the figures for Karuah.

Everyday life shares many similarities across both places, including nearly identical shares of children under 15 and people born overseas. Both areas also have a similar percentage of people who identify as having no religion. However, some gaps are wide, such as the proportion of adults working or looking for work, which is far higher in The Branch at 63.9% than in Karuah at 41.9%. This difference is consistent with the far higher rate of people working from home in The Branch.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,488 larger in Karuah Participation: 22.0 pts higher in The Branch Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Karuah No car: 3.7 pts higher in Karuah Rent: $195 higher in The Branch

Demographics & Identity

Population in Karuah in The Branch +1,488 larger in Karuah gap widening

1,618 76th pct 130 45th pct

Median age in Karuah in The Branch +6 yrs older in Karuah gap widening

50 yrs 71st pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

25.2% Older adults (45–64) +10.9 pts ▸ 36.2%

29.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.0 pts 20.8%

17.9% Young adults (25–44) +3.6 pts ▸ 21.5%

17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 16.9%

8.8% Youth (15–24) +4.3 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

45.7% Married +4.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

30.7% Never married +1.7 pts ▸ 32.4%

11.7% Divorced ◂ +2.4 pts 9.3%

7.6% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 5.6%

4.1% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Karuah The Branch

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.8% Australia +2.2 pts ▸ 83.1%

1.1% New Zealand +2.0 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.6% Philippines +1.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.5% Australian +10.1 pts ▸ 54.6%

38.4% English +4.7 pts ▸ 43.1%

9.2% Scottish +6.2 pts ▸ 15.4%

11.5% Irish ◂ +9.2 pts 2.3%

3.2% German ◂ +0.9 pts 2.3%

1.2% Filipino +1.1 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.2% English only ◂ +2.8 pts 85.4%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

52.9% Christianity ◂ +3.7 pts 49.2%

35.8% No religion +0.3 pts ▸ 36.2%

10.0% Not stated +4.6 pts ▸ 14.6%

0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Karuah in The Branch

3.46 47th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Karuah in The Branch +1 more in Karuah

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Karuah in The Branch

157 33rd pct —

ICSEA in Karuah in The Branch

875 11th pct —

Highest year of school

24.9% Year 12 +14.5 pts ▸ 39.4%

35.8% Year 10 ◂ +1.5 pts 34.3%

21.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.1 pts 13.1%

7.8% Year 11 ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%

Highest qualification level

44.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.2 pts 32.9%

8.5% Bachelor degree +5.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

10.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.6 pts ▸ 12.9%

1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.8 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.7% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 4.3%

3.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.7% Engineering & related +3.7 pts ▸ 21.4%

9.8% Architecture & building +4.5 pts ▸ 14.3%

5.6% Health +7.2 pts ▸ 12.9%

11.8% Management & commerce ◂ +0.4 pts 11.4%

11.1% Society & culture ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% Natural & physical sciences +5.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.2% Education ◂ +0.9 pts 4.3%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

1.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Karuah in The Branch +$183 higher in The Branch gap widening

$555 18th pct $738 47th pct

Household income in Karuah in The Branch +$126 higher in The Branch gap narrowing

$1,061 17th pct $1,187 24th pct

Family income in Karuah in The Branch +$503 higher in The Branch gap widening

$1,372 19th pct $1,875 49th pct

Household income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.5 pts 26.8%

24.8% Under $650 ◂ +10.2 pts 14.6%

22.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.8 pts 7.3%

5.4% $3,000–$3,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

3.5% $4,000 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 9.8%

Personal income distribution

50.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.9 pts 38.0%

27.7% $650–$1,499 +1.0 pts ▸ 28.7%

8.4% $1,500–$2,999 +8.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

1.6% $3,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.9% Arthritis ◂ +9.2 pts 7.7%

11.4% Mental health ◂ +5.3 pts 6.2%

10.9% Asthma ◂ +6.3 pts 4.6%

9.5% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 6.2%

7.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.1 pts 4.6%

7.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 4.6%

4.8% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%

4.6% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.9% None +10.3 pts ▸ 59.2%

22.3% One condition +0.8 pts ▸ 23.1%

11.7% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 2.3%

6.4% Three or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Karuah in The Branch +203 larger in Karuah

209 86th pct 6 51st pct

Median age in Karuah in The Branch +7 yrs older in Karuah

23 yrs 38th pct 16 yrs 13th pct

Median income in Karuah in The Branch +$152 higher in Karuah

$589 44th pct $437 23rd pct

Household income in Karuah in The Branch +$542 higher in The Branch

$1,333 33rd pct $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Karuah in The Branch +0.6 larger in The Branch gap widening

2.3 29th pct 2.9 81st pct

Family composition

42.3% Couples with children +17.0 pts ▸ 59.3%

37.7% Couples without children ◂ +12.4 pts 25.3%

19.1% One-parent families ◂ +1.5 pts 17.6%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.5% 2 people ◂ +18.1 pts 24.4%

4.9% 5 people +24.4 pts ▸ 29.3%

28.4% 1 person ◂ +1.6 pts 26.8%

11.7% 3 people +7.8 pts ▸ 19.5%

9.2% 4 people ◂ +1.8 pts 7.3%

3.8% 6 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 7.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Karuah in The Branch +$195 higher in The Branch

$300 57th pct $495 92nd pct

Mortgage in Karuah in The Branch +$822 higher in The Branch gap widening

$1,444 38th pct $2,266 84th pct

People / bedroom in Karuah in The Branch +0.10 higher in The Branch gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.7% Owned outright ◂ +1.4 pts 46.3%

28.9% Owned with a mortgage +5.2 pts ▸ 34.1%

20.1% Rented ◂ +12.7 pts 7.3%

1.9% Other tenure ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.6% Separate house ◂ +7.2 pts 85.4%

3.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Other dwelling ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

35.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 29.3%

26.7% 4 bedrooms +5.0 pts ▸ 31.7%

23.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 17.1%

6.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

4.7% 5 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

37.8% $200–$349 ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%

30.7% $350–$549 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%

16.5% Under $200 ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

2.4% $550–$749 ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.6% $1,800–$2,999 +26.5 pts ▸ 57.1%

32.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%

27.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Karuah in The Branch +2 more in Karuah

2 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Karuah in The Branch +1.24 more in Karuah

1.24 62nd pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Karuah in The Branch +29.7 more in Karuah

29.7 61st pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Karuah in The Branch +3 more in Karuah

3 79th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Karuah in The Branch

49 79th pct —

Drive to city in Karuah in The Branch +18 longer in The Branch

121 81st pct 139 88th pct

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +11.7 pts 50.7%

9.5% Worked at home +15.9 pts ▸ 25.4%

2.6% Walked +5.8 pts ▸ 8.5%

3.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.5% 2 vehicles +13.5 pts ▸ 50.0%

41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.1 pts 20.6%

6.8% 4 or more +31.4 pts ▸ 38.2%

11.0% 3 vehicles +9.6 pts ▸ 20.6%

3.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.2% Construction +1.1 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.2 pts 11.3%

5.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.8 pts ▸ 11.3%

8.3% Accommodation & food +3.0 pts ▸ 11.3%

8.9% Retail trade ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

6.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 4.2%

2.6% Professional & technical +3.0 pts ▸ 5.6%

5.5% Education & training +0.2 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.9% Mining ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.0% Technicians & trades +2.7 pts ▸ 19.7%

15.9% Labourers ◂ +3.2 pts 12.7%

10.4% Managers +3.7 pts ▸ 14.1%

13.8% Community & personal service ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

12.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.1 pts 4.2%

11.0% Clerical & administrative +0.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

9.3% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 7.0%

8.7% Professionals ◂ +0.2 pts 8.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Karuah in The Branch +2.7 higher in Karuah

2.7 70th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Karuah in The Branch +3.2 more in Karuah

3.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Karuah in The Branch +44.9 pts higher in Karuah

44.9% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Karuah in The Branch +46.1 pts higher in Karuah

46.1% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Karuah in The Branch +21.9 pts higher in Karuah

21.9% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Karuah in The Branch +38.1 pts higher in Karuah

38.1% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Karuah in The Branch +49.6 pts higher in Karuah

49.6% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Karuah in The Branch even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Karuah in The Branch +9.3 more in Karuah

9.3 40th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Karuah in The Branch +4 higher in Karuah

4 64th pct 0 32nd pct

Mean slope in Karuah in The Branch +0.2 pts higher in The Branch

6.0% 53rd pct 6.2% 56th pct

Compare Karuah with nearby areas

Tahlee Carrington North Arm Cove Limeburners Creek Swan Bay Allworth The Branch Bundabah

Compare The Branch with nearby areas

North Arm Cove Girvan Allworth Karuah Booral Carrington Tahlee Bundabah

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Karuah vs The Branch [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12084/karuah/vs/SAL13830/the-branch