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Keerrong vs The Channon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.1 km apart · Keerrong profile · The Channon profile

Keerrong The Channon

The Channon and Keerrong are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Residents are far older in The Channon, where the typical age is 48, compared to just 37 in Keerrong. This age gap is reflected in health and housing, as The Channon has a well higher share of people aged 65 and over (19.1%) and those needing help with daily activities (7.7%), while Keerrong has no residents needing such help. There is also a sharp contrast in wealth; typical weekly household income is far higher in Keerrong at $2,125, compared to $1,300 in The Channon.

Everyday life shares many similarities in both places, such as the same typical monthly home-loan payment of around $1,600 and an identical rate of people who have served in the Defence Force. Both areas also have no residents who commute by public transport and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. These two neighbours have remained closely tracked in these areas of life, while other gaps, such as the one in typical age, remain significant.

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Where they differ most

Population: 170 larger in The Channon Needs assistance: 7.7 pts higher in The Channon Median age: 11 yrs older in The Channon No car: 4.9 pts higher in The Channon 3+ bedrooms: 17.8 pts higher in Keerrong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Keerrongin The Channon +170 larger in The Channon gap widening
155 48th pct 325 60th pct
Median age in Keerrongin The Channon +11 yrs older in The Channon gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Keerrongin The Channon +1.1 pts higher in Keerrong gap narrowing
3.2% 62nd pct 2.2% 52nd pct
Aged 65+ in Keerrongin The Channon +9.4 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
9.7% 15th pct 19.1% 52nd pct
Under 15 in Keerrongin The Channon +4.3 pts higher in Keerrong gap steady
20.6% 73rd pct 16.3% 44th pct
De facto in Keerrongin The Channon +0.2 pts higher in The Channon gap steady
20.4% 88th pct 20.6% 88th pct

Age structure

34.2% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 35.4%
23.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.6 pts 20.6%
20.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.3 pts 16.3%
9.7% Seniors (65+) +9.4 pts ▸ 19.1%
15.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 7.1%

Marital status

48.0% Never married ◂ +9.6 pts 38.4%
35.2% Married +0.7 pts ▸ 35.9%
9.6% Divorced +7.4 pts ▸ 17.0%
4.0% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Widowed +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Keerrong The Channon

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Keerrongin The Channon +4.9 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
7.1% 29th pct 12.0% 53rd pct

Country of birth

85.2% Australia ◂ +5.8 pts 79.4%
3.9% England +0.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% New Zealand +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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

46.5% Australian ◂ +9.2 pts 37.2%
29.7% English +13.7 pts ▸ 43.4%
23.9% Irish ◂ +8.2 pts 15.7%
9.7% Scottish +7.2 pts ▸ 16.9%
2.6% German +4.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.2% Dutch ◂ +2.3 pts 0.9%
2.6% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%
0.0% Greek +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Keerrongin The Channon +5.5 pts higher in The Channon gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.5% 63rd pct
Limited English in Keerrongin The Channon even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.9% English only ◂ +4.3 pts 88.6%
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 Keerrongin The Channon +6.7 pts higher in The Channon gap narrowing
48.4% 75th pct 55.1% 88th pct

Religious affiliation

48.4% No religion +6.7 pts ▸ 55.1%
40.6% Christianity ◂ +11.7 pts 28.9%
8.4% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Buddhism +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other religions +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Keerrongin The Channon +1.4 pts higher in Keerrong gap narrowing
58.2% 77th pct 56.8% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Keerrongin The Channon +6.5 pts higher in The Channon gap narrowing
23.2% 74th pct 29.7% 85th pct
Schools/1k kids in Keerrongin The Channon
— 18.87 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Keerrongin The Channon +2 more in The Channon
3 67th pct 5 73rd pct
Avg size in Keerrongin The Channon +2 larger in Keerrong
40 14th pct 38 14th pct
ICSEA in Keerrongin The Channon +25 higher in The Channon
993 52nd pct 1,018 66th pct

Highest year of school

58.2% Year 12 ◂ +1.4 pts 56.8%
22.7% Year 10 ◂ +1.1 pts 21.6%
6.4% Year 9 or below +1.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.5% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

37.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.9 pts 22.9%
29.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.4 pts 26.3%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.1 pts 5.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Field of qualification

18.9% Architecture & building ◂ +11.1 pts 7.8%
8.1% Society & culture +9.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
9.5% Education +2.7 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.5% Engineering & related +2.2 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.8% Management & commerce ◂ +2.5 pts 8.3%
9.5% Health ◂ +0.2 pts 9.3%
4.1% Creative arts +4.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.9 pts 3.9%
5.4% Agriculture & environment even 5.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Keerrongin The Channon +$106 higher in Keerrong gap widening
$762 52nd pct $656 33rd pct
Household income in Keerrongin The Channon +$825 higher in Keerrong gap widening
$2,125 80th pct $1,300 32nd pct
Family income in Keerrongin The Channon +$417 higher in Keerrong gap widening
$2,125 65th pct $1,708 38th pct
High earners in Keerrongin The Channon +4.7 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
4.0% 27th pct 8.7% 54th pct
High-income homes in Keerrongin The Channon +1.8 pts higher in The Channon gap steady
9.5% 28th pct 11.3% 34th pct

Household income distribution

38.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 23.4%
14.3% $650–$1,499 +16.4 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% Under $650 +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
9.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 8.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Personal income distribution

45.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.8 pts 30.8%
36.8% Under $650 +5.6 pts ▸ 42.4%
8.8% $1,500–$2,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Keerrongin The Channon +8.9 pts higher in The Channon
20.0% 14th pct 28.9% 50th pct
Mental health in Keerrongin The Channon +0.6 pts higher in The Channon
6.5% 34th pct 7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Keerrongin The Channon +7.7 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 79th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.5% Arthritis +6.2 pts ▸ 12.6%
8.4% Asthma ◂ +0.4 pts 8.0%
6.5% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.5% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Heart disease +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.9% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.4% None ◂ +5.6 pts 62.8%
17.4% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 19.7%
1.9% Two conditions +4.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Three or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Keerrongin The Channon +5.8 pts higher in The Channon gap narrowing
19.2% 56th pct 25.0% 75th pct
Unpaid carers in Keerrongin The Channon +2.3 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
13.6% 59th pct 15.9% 78th pct
Unpaid child care in Keerrongin The Channon +9.2 pts higher in Keerrong gap widening
36.0% 89th pct 26.8% 58th pct
Defence service in Keerrongin The Channon even
3.2% 59th pct 3.2% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in Keerrongin The Channon +3.4 pts higher in The Channon gap narrowing
28.8% 74th pct 32.2% 86th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Keerrongin The Channon +2 larger in The Channon
5 49th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Keerrongin The Channon +28 yrs older in The Channon
17 yrs 14th pct 45 yrs 83rd pct
Median income in Keerrongin The Channon +$825 higher in The Channon
$75 0th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Keerrongin The Channon +$676 higher in The Channon
$1,574 45th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Keerrongin The Channon +0.7 larger in Keerrong gap widening
3.1 88th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Keerrongin The Channon +1.5 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
17.4% 80th pct 18.9% 85th pct
Living alone in Keerrongin The Channon +15.4 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
7.1% 2nd pct 22.6% 46th pct

Family composition

56.5% Couples with children ◂ +10.3 pts 46.2%
14.5% Couples without children +17.6 pts ▸ 32.1%
17.4% One-parent families +1.5 pts ▸ 18.9%
5.8% Other families ◂ +3.8 pts 2.0%

Household size

42.9% 2 people ◂ +0.1 pts 42.7%
23.8% 4 people ◂ +10.9 pts 12.9%
7.1% 1 person +15.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
16.7% 3 people ◂ +0.5 pts 16.1%
11.9% 6 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 2.4%
7.1% 5 people ◂ +3.9 pts 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Keerrongin The Channon +$55 higher in Keerrong gap widening
$305 59th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Keerrongin The Channon +$14 higher in Keerrong gap narrowing
$1,617 49th pct $1,603 49th pct
People / bedroom in Keerrongin The Channon +0.10 higher in Keerrong gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Keerrongin The Channon +5.0 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
7.1% 17th pct 12.1% 34th pct
Owned outright in Keerrongin The Channon +7.2 pts higher in Keerrong gap steady
54.8% 85th pct 47.6% 69th pct
Separate houses in Keerrongin The Channon +2.4 pts higher in Keerrong gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 97.6% 55th pct
3+ bedrooms in Keerrongin The Channon +17.8 pts higher in Keerrong gap widening
97.6% 95th pct 79.8% 51st pct

How homes are owned or rented

54.8% Owned outright ◂ +7.2 pts 47.6%
45.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.8 pts 35.5%
7.1% Rented +5.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Not stated +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.4 pts 97.6%
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

59.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +24.8 pts 34.7%
28.6% 3 bedrooms +10.9 pts ▸ 39.5%
7.1% 2 bedrooms +9.8 pts ▸ 16.9%
9.5% 5 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 5.6%
7.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.7 pts 6.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
100.0% $350–$549 ◂ +80.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Under $200 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

15.8% $1,000–$1,799 +11.5 pts ▸ 27.3%
15.8% $1,800–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Keerrongin The Channon +4.9 pts higher in The Channon gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 73rd pct
Work from home in Keerrongin The Channon +5.5 pts higher in The Channon gap widening
15.1% 45th pct 20.6% 62nd pct
PT commute in Keerrongin The Channon even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Keerrongin The Channon +18 more in Keerrong
22 86th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Keerrongin The Channon +129.63 more in Keerrong
141.94 100th pct 12.31 88th pct
Departures/1k in Keerrongin The Channon +648.1 more in Keerrong
709.7 82nd pct 61.5 64th pct
PT routes in Keerrongin The Channon even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Keerrongin The Channon +5 longer in Keerrong
5 32nd pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.3% Car (driver) +4.6 pts ▸ 63.9%
15.1% Worked at home +5.5 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Walked +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.9 pts 35.0%
37.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.9 pts 17.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +35.8 pts ▸ 35.8%
6.7% 4 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% No vehicle +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Keerrongin The Channon +0.7 pts higher in Keerrong gap steady
24.3% 26th pct 23.6% 25th pct
Recent arrivals in Keerrongin The Channon
— 12.8% 73rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Keerrongin The Channon +1.7 pts higher in Keerrong gap widening
3.6% 50th pct 1.9% 37th pct
Participation in Keerrongin The Channon +8.9 pts higher in Keerrong gap widening
67.2% 73rd pct 58.3% 42nd pct
Full-time in Keerrongin The Channon +7.9 pts higher in Keerrong gap narrowing
57.0% 43rd pct 49.0% 13th pct

Industries people work in

23.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.7 pts 22.6%
17.4% Retail trade ◂ +3.9 pts 13.5%
12.8% Education & training ◂ +3.8 pts 9.0%
9.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.0 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.6% Construction +0.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
10.5% Administrative & support ◂ +7.9 pts 2.6%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.3 pts 3.2%
3.5% Rental & real estate ◂ +0.3 pts 3.2%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Occupations people work in

16.3% Professionals +10.8 pts ▸ 27.1%
22.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.3 pts 14.8%
12.8% Managers +5.9 pts ▸ 18.7%
14.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.1 pts 5.8%
8.1% Community & personal service +4.1 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.3 pts 10.3%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +1.3 pts 10.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Keerrongin The Channon +1.0 higher in The Channon
0.6 53rd pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Keerrongin The Channon +1.4 more in The Channon
0.5 50th pct 1.8 65th pct
15-min city in Keerrongin The Channon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Keerrongin The Channon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Keerrongin The Channon +1.4 pts higher in Keerrong
44.1% 71st pct 42.7% 71st pct
Walk to school in Keerrongin The Channon +39.0 pts higher in The Channon
0.0% 0th pct 39.0% 72nd pct
Walk to a park in Keerrongin The Channon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Keerrongin The Channon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Keerrongin The Channon +120.4 more in Keerrong
141.9 89th pct 21.5 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Keerrongin The Channon +1 higher in The Channon
0 20th pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Keerrongin The Channon +2.1 pts higher in The Channon
13.5% 90th pct 15.6% 93rd pct

Compare Keerrong with nearby areas

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Compare The Channon with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Keerrong vs The Channon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12091/keerrong/vs/SAL13832/the-channon