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Paringi vs Iraak

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Paringi profile · Iraak profile

Paringi Iraak

Iraak and Paringi are both sparsely populated areas located about 18 km apart. Iraak is the older of the two, with a typical resident aged 39 compared to just 29 in Paringi. There are also stark differences in their social make-up: 45.8% of people in Iraak report no religion, while only 13.8% do so in Paringi. Family structures differ as well, with one-parent families far more common in Paringi at 29.2%, whereas Iraak has none.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very car-dependent with no public transport stops and a lack of local amenities. They share a similar proportion of children under 15, and both have no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. While Iraak has a higher typical weekly rent of $192 compared to $120 in Paringi, both figures sit far below the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Paringiin Iraak +89 larger in Iraak gap narrowing
29 18th pct 118 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 128
  • Second area, 2021: 118
Median age in Paringiin Iraak +10 yrs older in Iraak gap steady
29 yrs 4th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Paringiin Iraak +1.0 pts higher in Paringi
10.3% 17th pct 9.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Under 15 in Paringiin Iraak +0.4 pts higher in Paringi
20.7% 74th pct 20.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
— 13.5% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Age structure

48.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.1 pts 38.1%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.4 pts 20.3%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.4 pts 3.4%
10.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.0 pts 9.3%

Marital status

76.5% Married ◂ +24.2 pts 52.2%
35.3% Never married ◂ +10.8 pts 24.4%
0.0% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Paringi Iraak

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

  • 85+ in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Iraak: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Iraak: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Iraak: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Iraak: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Iraak: 3.4% males, 7.6% females
  • 60–64 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Iraak: 8.5% males, 5.9% females
  • 55–59 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Iraak: 2.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Iraak: 4.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Iraak: 5.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Iraak: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Iraak: 5.1% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Iraak: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 25–29 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 18.8% females; 25–29 in Iraak: 2.5% males, 6.8% females
  • 20–24 in Paringi: 18.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Iraak: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Iraak: 0.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 10–14 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Iraak: 5.9% males, 6.8% females
  • 5–9 in Paringi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Iraak: 3.4% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Paringi: 31.3% males, 31.3% females; 0–4 in Iraak: 3.4% males, 4.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Paringiin Iraak +4.9 pts higher in Iraak
10.3% 45th pct 15.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%

Country of birth

82.8% Australia ◂ +10.7 pts 72.0%
0.0% India +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% England 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

10.3% Australian +26.9 pts ▸ 37.3%
24.1% English +2.1 pts ▸ 26.3%
24.1% Scottish ◂ +13.1 pts 11.0%
24.1% Italian ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% Filipino ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% German +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Paringiin Iraak +4.9 pts higher in Iraak
13.8% 81st pct 18.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.6%
Limited English in Paringiin Iraak +5.1 pts higher in Iraak
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%

Language used at home

65.5% English only +9.9 pts ▸ 75.4%
0.0% Punjabi +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
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% 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 Paringiin Iraak +32.0 pts higher in Iraak
13.8% 4th pct 45.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.8%

Religious affiliation

48.3% Christianity ◂ +26.2 pts 22.0%
13.8% No religion +32.0 pts ▸ 45.8%
17.2% Not stated ◂ +6.2 pts 11.0%
0.0% Other religions +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 33.0% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%
Bachelor+ in Paringiin Iraak
— 7.8% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Paringiin Iraak +1 more in Iraak
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 37 13th pct
— 941 23rd pct

Highest year of school

88.2% Year 12 ◂ +55.3 pts 33.0%
23.5% Year 10 ◂ +7.6 pts 15.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Year 11 +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +54.5 pts 45.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
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

75.0% Engineering & related ◂ +65.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Health +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Paringiin Iraak +$81 higher in Iraak gap narrowing
$706 41st pct $787 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,031
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2016: $778
  • Second area, 2021: $787
Household income in Paringiin Iraak +$146 higher in Paringi gap narrowing
$1,437 43rd pct $1,291 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $1,291
Family income in Paringiin Iraak +$413 higher in Iraak gap narrowing
$1,437 23rd pct $1,850 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,850
High earners in Paringiin Iraak
— 3.3% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
High-income homes in Paringiin Iraak
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +46.3 pts ▸ 46.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.9% Under $650 ◂ +21.8 pts 31.1%
17.6% $650–$1,499 +32.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Paringiin Iraak +1.3 pts higher in Iraak
20.7% 15th pct 22.0% 20th pct
Mental health in Paringiin Iraak +5.9 pts higher in Iraak
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Paringiin Iraak +4.2 pts higher in Iraak
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

24.1% Asthma ◂ +14.8 pts 9.3%
0.0% Diabetes +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Arthritis +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Mental health +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other condition +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Heart disease +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.9% None ◂ +12.3 pts 63.6%
13.8% One condition +8.2 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Paringiin Iraak
— 21.1% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Unpaid carers in Paringiin Iraak
— 10.0% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Unpaid child care in Paringiin Iraak
— 42.2% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.2%
Defence service in Paringiin Iraak +5.6 pts higher in Iraak
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Paringiin Iraak
— 24.4% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Paringiin Iraak even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Paringiin Iraak +70 yrs older in Iraak
13 yrs 9th pct 83 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Paringiin Iraak +$125 higher in Iraak
$225 2nd pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Paringiin Iraak +$500 higher in Iraak
$1,375 35th pct $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Paringiin Iraak +0.5 larger in Paringi gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Paringiin Iraak +29.2 pts higher in Paringi
29.2% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Paringiin Iraak
— 39.0% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%

Family composition

58.3% Couples with children +9.2 pts ▸ 67.5%
25.0% Couples without children +10.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
29.2% One-parent families ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 3 people ◂ +38.0 pts 22.0%
0.0% 1 person +39.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
0.0% 2 people +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% 4 people +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Paringiin Iraak +$72 higher in Iraak
$120 9th pct $192 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $120
  • Second area, 2016: $135
  • Second area, 2021: $192
— $1,214 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $1,142
  • Second area, 2021: $1,214
People / bedroom in Paringiin Iraak +0.10 higher in Paringi gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 29.3% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%
Owned outright in Paringiin Iraak
— 31.7% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
Separate houses in Paringiin Iraak
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Paringiin Iraak
— 73.2% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 73.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.2%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +18.3 pts 31.7%
0.0% Rented +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% Other tenure +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
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

30.0% 3 bedrooms +35.9 pts ▸ 65.9%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +42.7 pts 7.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Paringiin Iraak
— 24.1% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
PT commute in Paringiin Iraak
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Paringiin Iraak even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Paringiin Iraak even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Paringiin Iraak even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

26.7% Car (driver) +49.3 pts ▸ 75.9%
20.0% Worked at home +4.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
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

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.0 pts 39.0%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 29.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% 4 or more +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Paringiin Iraak
— 29.7% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Paringiin Iraak
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Paringiin Iraak
— 64.4% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 72.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.4%
Full-time in Paringiin Iraak
— 74.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.1%

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.1 pts 55.6%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
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%

Occupations people work in

53.3% Labourers ◂ +40.4 pts 13.0%
26.7% Managers +10.4 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Paringiin Iraak +0.1 higher in Iraak
0.0 0th pct 0.1 40th pct
Types ≤15 min in Paringiin Iraak +0.1 more in Iraak
0.0 0th pct 0.1 41st pct
15-min city in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Paringiin Iraak +12.2 pts higher in Iraak
0.0% 0th pct 12.2% 48th pct
Walk to health in Paringiin Iraak even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Paringiin Iraak +25.4 more in Iraak
0.0 0th pct 25.4 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Paringiin Iraak +2 higher in Iraak
0 14th pct 2 60th pct
Mean slope in Paringiin Iraak +1.2 pts higher in Paringi
4.7% 39th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Paringi vs Iraak [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13161/paringi/vs/SAL21239/iraak