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Huntly North vs Kamarooka

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.4 km apart · Huntly North profile · Kamarooka profile

Huntly North Kamarooka

Kamarooka and Huntly North are both sparsely populated areas in regional Victoria. They differ most in their demographics and health profiles; Huntly North has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 21.7%, while Kamarooka is far older, with 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Kamarooka also has a far higher share of people with a long-term health condition (32.6%) compared to Huntly North (10.9%).

These neighbouring areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining very similar typical weekly incomes of around $665 to $668. Both places are essentially alike in their lack of public transport and the fact that no residents use a language other than English at home. While they share these daily realities, Kamarooka has a far higher unemployment rate at 13.0%, whereas Huntly North reports no unemployment.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +43 larger in Kamarooka gap narrowing
46 26th pct 89 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43
  • First area, 2021: 46
  • Second area, 2016: 92
  • Second area, 2021: 89
Median age in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +5 yrs older in Kamarooka gap narrowing
38 yrs 23rd pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +21.7 pts higher in Huntly North gap widening
21.7% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +10.4 pts higher in Kamarooka gap widening
8.7% 13th pct 19.1% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%
Under 15 in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +2.7 pts higher in Huntly North gap narrowing
19.6% 67th pct 16.9% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
De facto in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +7.9 pts higher in Kamarooka gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%

Age structure

23.9% Older adults (45–64) +3.1 pts ▸ 27.0%
23.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 23.6%
21.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.1 pts 5.6%
19.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.7 pts 16.9%
8.7% Seniors (65+) +10.4 pts ▸ 19.1%

Marital status

44.4% Married +16.7 pts ▸ 61.1%
41.7% Never married ◂ +16.7 pts 25.0%
13.9% Divorced ◂ +8.3 pts 5.6%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Huntly North Kamarooka

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

  • 85+ in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kamarooka: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 70–74 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Huntly North: 10.9% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 60–64 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Huntly North: 8.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Kamarooka: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Kamarooka: 5.7% males, 4.3% females
  • 45–49 in Huntly North: 10.9% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 40–44 in Huntly North: 6.5% males, 8.7% females; 40–44 in Kamarooka: 4.3% males, 4.3% females
  • 35–39 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Kamarooka: 7.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 10.0% females
  • 25–29 in Huntly North: 6.5% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Kamarooka: 4.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Huntly North: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 10–14 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 21.7% females; 10–14 in Kamarooka: 4.3% males, 10.0% females
  • 5–9 in Huntly North: 8.7% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Kamarooka: 10.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 0–4 in Huntly North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Kamarooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +4.2 pts higher in Huntly North gap steady
8.7% 37th pct 4.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Country of birth

80.4% Australia +11.7 pts ▸ 92.1%
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

45.7% Australian +15.0 pts ▸ 60.7%
39.1% English ◂ +15.5 pts 23.6%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 6.7%
8.7% Italian ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Huntly Northin Kamarooka 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 Huntly Northin Kamarooka 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

95.7% English only ◂ +1.3 pts 94.4%
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% 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 Huntly Northin Kamarooka +6.5 pts higher in Kamarooka gap steady
58.7% 92nd pct 65.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.5%
  • First area, 2021: 58.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%

Religious affiliation

58.7% No religion +6.5 pts ▸ 65.2%
26.1% Christianity +7.6 pts ▸ 33.7%
13.0% Not stated ◂ +9.7 pts 3.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +11.7 pts higher in Kamarooka gap widening
37.5% 30th pct 49.2% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.2%
Bachelor+ in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +9.7 pts higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.5% Year 12 +11.7 pts ▸ 49.2%
0.0% Year 11 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
21.9% Year 10 ◂ +2.8 pts 19.0%
15.6% Year 9 or below +1.8 pts ▸ 17.5%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Certificate III / IV +17.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
32.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +22.0 pts 10.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
12.0% Agriculture & environment +8.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Society & culture +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$3 higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
$665 35th pct $668 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: $630
  • First area, 2021: $665
  • Second area, 2016: $406
  • Second area, 2021: $668
Household income in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$146 higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
$1,562 51st pct $1,708 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,583
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,708
Family income in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$146 higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
$1,562 30th pct $1,708 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,542
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,343
  • Second area, 2021: $1,708
High earners in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +11.1 pts higher in Huntly North gap widening
16.7% 84th pct 5.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
High-income homes in Huntly Northin Kamarooka
20.7% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%

Household income distribution

25.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
18.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.4 pts 10.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% Under $650 +6.9 pts ▸ 45.8%
27.8% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.3 pts 9.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +21.7 pts higher in Kamarooka
10.9% 2nd pct 32.6% 68th pct
Mental health in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +4.1 pts higher in Huntly North gap narrowing
10.9% 91st pct 6.7% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.9% Arthritis +4.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Other condition +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Diabetes +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Heart disease +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.6% None ◂ +16.8 pts 52.8%
0.0% One condition +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
10.9% Two conditions ◂ +4.1 pts 6.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +5.6 pts higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
11.1% 16th pct 16.7% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Unpaid carers in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +4.2 pts higher in Huntly North gap narrowing
11.1% 34th pct 6.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Unpaid child care in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +11.1 pts higher in Kamarooka gap widening
16.7% 16th pct 27.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Defence service in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +6.9 pts higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
16.7% 14th pct 23.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +10 larger in Huntly North
10 59th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +23 yrs older in Kamarooka
19 yrs 21st pct 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$1,050 higher in Kamarooka
$75 0th pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Huntly Northin Kamarooka
$1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +0.4 larger in Huntly North gap narrowing
3.4 93rd pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8
  • First area, 2021: 3.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +15.9 pts higher in Huntly North gap widening
22.0% 89th pct 6.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

63.4% Couples with children ◂ +0.8 pts 62.7%
22.0% One-parent families ◂ +15.9 pts 6.0%
0.0% Couples without children +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 2 people +23.3 pts ▸ 48.3%
31.3% 5 people ◂ +17.5 pts 13.8%
25.0% 4 people +2.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% 3 people +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$15 higher in Huntly North
$220 31st pct $205 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $220
  • Second area, 2016: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $205
Mortgage in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +$382 higher in Huntly North gap narrowing
$1,653 52nd pct $1,271 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,653
  • Second area, 2016: $884
  • Second area, 2021: $1,271
People / bedroom in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +0.10 higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
31.0% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Separate houses in Huntly Northin Kamarooka
86.2% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 80.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.2%
79.3% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.3%

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Owned with a mortgage +26.7 pts ▸ 51.7%
43.8% Owned outright ◂ +12.7 pts 31.0%
18.8% Rented ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +13.8 pts 86.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

25.0% 3 bedrooms +16.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
31.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.1 pts 24.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% 5 or more +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 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 Huntly Northin Kamarooka +11.1 pts higher in Huntly North
20.0% 60th pct 8.9% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
PT commute in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +58 longer in Kamarooka
123 82nd pct 181 96th pct

How people get to work

48.0% Car (driver) ◂ +5.8 pts 42.2%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +11.1 pts 8.9%
12.0% Walked ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

55.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.4 pts 31.0%
44.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.9 pts 27.6%
0.0% 4 or more +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +7.4 pts higher in Kamarooka gap narrowing
34.8% 64th pct 42.2% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +13.0 pts higher in Kamarooka
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Participation in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +5.6 pts higher in Huntly North gap widening
69.4% 80th pct 63.9% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.6%
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.9%
Full-time in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +13.8 pts higher in Kamarooka
44.0% 7th pct 57.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.8%

Industries people work in

16.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
20.0% Retail trade ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Other services ◂ +7.1 pts 8.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Education & training +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Mining +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.8 pts 22.2%
12.0% Managers +8.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
12.0% Sales workers ◂ +3.1 pts 8.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Labourers +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +0.1 higher in Kamarooka
0.2 44th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +0.2 more in Kamarooka
0.2 44th pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +16.4 pts higher in Kamarooka
18.5% 52nd pct 34.9% 59th pct
Walk to health in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +35.2 more in Kamarooka
43.5 78th pct 78.7 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Huntly Northin Kamarooka even
1 46th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Huntly Northin Kamarooka +0.1 pts higher in Kamarooka
3.9% 27th pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Huntly North vs Kamarooka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21220/huntly-north/vs/SAL21289/kamarooka