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Kalimna West vs Nyerimilang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Kalimna West profile · Nyerimilang profile

Kalimna West Nyerimilang

Kalimna West and Nyerimilang are neighbouring areas in East Gippsland, though they differ in scale and layout. Kalimna West has a population of 161 and is far more connected to public transport, with 3 routes and 4 stops, while Nyerimilang has none. Typical incomes are well higher in Kalimna West, where the usual household earns $1,149 a week compared to $900 in Nyerimilang. Residents in Nyerimilang are also far older, with a typical age of 76 compared to 57 in Kalimna West.

Both areas are almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This lack of local amenities is a shared trait, as both areas have walkability scores that describe them as car-dependent. In both places, the usual weekly household income remains well below the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +158 larger in Kalimna West gap widening
161 49th pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 141
  • First area, 2021: 161
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +19 yrs older in Nyerimilang gap widening
57 yrs 89th pct 76 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 76 yrs
4.3% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
29.2% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
8.1% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
15.0% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%

Age structure

36.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.6 pts 0.0%
29.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
14.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.5% Married +56.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.1% Never married ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%
16.2% Divorced ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
7.8% Widowed ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.9% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%

Country of birth

72.7% Australia +27.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.8% England ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% China ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

3.7% German +96.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.7% English ◂ +49.7 pts 0.0%
34.2% Australian ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
15.5% Irish ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Scottish ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Italian ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Chinese ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

4.3% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
1.9% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%

Language used at home

84.5% English only +15.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.1% Mandarin ◂ +3.1 pts 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

50.3% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 37.6%
  • First area, 2021: 50.3%

Religious affiliation

31.1% Christianity +68.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.3% No religion ◂ +50.3 pts 0.0%
17.4% Not stated ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Buddhism ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

31.8% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
7.1% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +2 more in Nyerimilang
1 43rd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +58 larger in Nyerimilang
32 11th pct 90 24th pct
ICSEA in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +66 higher in Kalimna West
1,015 64th pct 949 26th pct

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 12 ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
19.2% Year 11 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Year 10 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
17.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
13.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
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

22.8% Engineering & related ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
11.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Education ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% Management & commerce ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +$70 higher in Kalimna West gap narrowing
$519 14th pct $449 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $494
  • First area, 2021: $519
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $449
Household income in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +$249 higher in Kalimna West
$1,149 22nd pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $774
  • First area, 2021: $1,149
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +$450 higher in Kalimna West
$1,350 18th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,337
  • First area, 2021: $1,350
  • Second area, 2021: $900
4.5% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
High-income homes in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang
12.9% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%

Personal income distribution

48.1% Under $650 ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
20.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

39.1% 88th pct —
9.9% 68th pct —
12.4% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.7% Arthritis +86.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.2% Other condition ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% Asthma ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.9% Mental health ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Diabetes ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Cancer ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.6% None ◂ +46.6 pts 0.0%
24.2% One condition ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Three or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

18.8% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
14.9% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
Unpaid child care in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang
17.5% 18th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
2.0% 41st pct —
26.0% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +7 larger in Kalimna West
7 54th pct 0 0th pct
48 yrs 86th pct —
$350 12th pct —
$3,250 89th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +0.2 larger in Kalimna West gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
2.8% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
29.0% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%

Family composition

50.0% Couples without children +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
44.4% Couples with children ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
4.6% Other families ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% One-parent families ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$225 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $190
  • First area, 2021: $225
$1,470 40th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,127
  • First area, 2021: $1,470
People / bedroom in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +0.10 higher in Kalimna West gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
4.8% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
54.8% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 43.1%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 84.6%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
80.6% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.5%
  • First area, 2021: 80.6%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
20.6% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +4 more in Kalimna West
4 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +24.84 more in Kalimna West
24.84 95th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +509.3 more in Kalimna West
509.3 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +3 more in Kalimna West
3 79th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +5 longer in Nyerimilang
56 83rd pct 61 86th pct

Migration & Movement

21.7% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

4.1% 58th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
47.4% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.0%
  • First area, 2021: 47.4%
44.1% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 62.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +0.2 higher in Kalimna West
1.0 59th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +0.2 more in Kalimna West
0.9 58th pct 0.7 55th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +21.6 pts higher in Kalimna West
21.6% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +12.7 pts higher in Nyerimilang
53.9% 65th pct 66.7% 69th pct
Walk to health in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +2,623.2 more in Nyerimilang
43.5 78th pct 2,666.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +2 higher in Kalimna West
3 61st pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Kalimna Westin Nyerimilang +6.2 pts higher in Nyerimilang
6.2% 56th pct 12.4% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kalimna West vs Nyerimilang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21283/kalimna-west/vs/SAL21995/nyerimilang