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Keepit vs Kelvin

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Keepit profile · Kelvin profile

Keepit Kelvin

Kelvin and Keepit are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are sharp differences in their demographics and wealth; residents in Kelvin are far older, with a typical age of 43 compared to just 31 in Keepit. Keepit is also much wealthier, where typical weekly family incomes are far higher at $2,749, while Kelvin residents typically earn $1,713. This gap extends to the rental market, with typical weekly rent in Keepit far higher at $400, compared to $220 in Kelvin.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical weekly personal income, though Keepit is well above the average. They are also very similar in their layout and lack of infrastructure; both are car-dependent and have no residents within walking distance of schools, parks, or shops. While Keepit has a slightly higher typical household income and more people per bedroom, both areas share an identical typical number of people per home at 2.8.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Keepitin Kelvin +166 larger in Kelvin gap steady
16 11th pct 182 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 318
  • First area, 2016: 13
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 175
  • Second area, 2021: 182
Median age in Keepitin Kelvin +12 yrs older in Kelvin gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Keepitin Kelvin
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 14.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
— 27.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%
— 11.0% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +27.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
18.8% Young adults (25–44) +4.9 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

128.6% Married ◂ +60.7 pts 67.8%
42.9% Never married ◂ +19.1 pts 23.8%
0.0% Divorced +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Widowed +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Separated +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Keepitin Kelvin
— 4.9% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%

Country of birth

81.3% Australia +5.0 pts ▸ 86.3%
18.8% South Africa ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

75.0% English ◂ +39.3 pts 35.7%
0.0% Australian +63.7 pts ▸ 63.7%
31.3% Scottish ◂ +24.7 pts 6.6%
0.0% Irish +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Keepitin Kelvin
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Keepitin Kelvin
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

68.8% English only +25.8 pts ▸ 94.5%
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 Keepitin Kelvin
— 23.6% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +36.3 pts 63.7%
0.0% No religion +23.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% Not stated +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
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

— 39.3% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%
Bachelor+ in Keepitin Kelvin
— 12.6% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Keepitin Kelvin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

81.8% Year 12 ◂ +42.6 pts 39.3%
36.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.3 pts 34.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Year 11 +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +53.9 pts 12.8%
33.3% Certificate III / IV +5.0 pts ▸ 38.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Health +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Education +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Keepitin Kelvin +$472 higher in Keepit gap widening
$1,281 92nd pct $809 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: $533
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $809
Household income in Keepitin Kelvin +$187 higher in Keepit gap narrowing
$1,999 75th pct $1,812 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,052
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,999
  • Second area, 2016: $1,449
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Family income in Keepitin Kelvin +$1,036 higher in Keepit
$2,749 87th pct $1,713 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,077
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,713
High earners in Keepitin Kelvin
— 14.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
High-income homes in Keepitin Kelvin
— 21.9% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% Under $650 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%

Personal income distribution

100.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +66.4 pts 33.6%
0.0% Under $650 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Keepitin Kelvin
— 31.3% 62nd pct
Mental health in Keepitin Kelvin
— 11.5% 80th pct
Needs assistance in Keepitin Kelvin
— 5.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.8% Asthma ◂ +10.5 pts 8.2%
0.0% Mental health +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Arthritis +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Other condition +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Diabetes +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +1.5 pts 61.0%
31.3% One condition ◂ +9.8 pts 21.4%
0.0% Two conditions +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Keepitin Kelvin
— 22.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%
Unpaid carers in Keepitin Kelvin
— 18.9% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Unpaid child care in Keepitin Kelvin
— 32.2% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.2%
Defence service in Keepitin Kelvin
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Keepitin Kelvin
— 27.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Keepitin Kelvin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Keepitin Kelvin +1 yrs older in Kelvin
46 yrs 84th pct 47 yrs 85th pct
Median income in Keepitin Kelvin +$551 higher in Keepit
$1,375 89th pct $824 67th pct
Household income in Keepitin Kelvin even
$1,375 35th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Keepitin Kelvin even gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Keepitin Kelvin
— 12.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Living alone in Keepitin Kelvin
— 20.3% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +42.2 pts 57.8%
0.0% Couples without children +31.2 pts ▸ 31.2%
0.0% One-parent families +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Other families +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Household size

80.0% 1 person ◂ +59.7 pts 20.3%
0.0% 2 people +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% 4 people +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% 3 people +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% 6 or more +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% 5 people +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Keepitin Kelvin +$180 higher in Keepit
$400 82nd pct $220 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $130
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $220
— $2,180 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,842
  • Second area, 2021: $2,180
People / bedroom in Keepitin Kelvin +0.10 higher in Keepit gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 9.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Owned outright in Keepitin Kelvin
— 40.6% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.6%
Separate houses in Keepitin Kelvin
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Keepitin Kelvin
— 89.1% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 81.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.1%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +40.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Rented +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Not stated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
80.0% Other dwelling ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

60.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +36.6 pts 23.4%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 5 or more +26.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Keepitin Kelvin
— 17.2% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
PT commute in Keepitin Kelvin
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Keepitin Kelvin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Keepitin Kelvin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +65.7 pts ▸ 65.7%
45.5% Walked ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% 4 or more +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Keepitin Kelvin
— 30.5% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Keepitin Kelvin
— 3.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Participation in Keepitin Kelvin
— 69.9% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.9%
Full-time in Keepitin Kelvin
— 72.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.7%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Retail trade +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Education & training +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Other services +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Mining +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Construction +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Managers ◂ +1.0 pts 26.3%
27.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Professionals +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Sales workers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Labourers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Keepitin Kelvin +0.1 higher in Kelvin
0.0 0th pct 0.1 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Keepitin Kelvin +0.1 more in Kelvin
0.0 0th pct 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Keepitin Kelvin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Keepitin Kelvin +176.5 more in Keepit
187.5 91st pct 11.0 44th pct
Intersections/km² in Keepitin Kelvin +1 higher in Keepit
1 47th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Keepitin Kelvin +2.7 pts higher in Keepit
6.8% 61st pct 4.1% 29th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Keepit vs Kelvin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12089/keepit/vs/SAL12099/kelvin