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Kalkallo vs Somerton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Kalkallo profile · Somerton profile

Kalkallo Somerton

Kalkallo and Somerton (Vic.) are nearby areas with very different profiles. Kalkallo is a larger, young community where the typical resident is 30, and homes are often full with 3.2 people per household. It is a more expensive place to live, with typical weekly incomes of $2,047, weekly rents of $400, and typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,000. In contrast, Somerton (Vic.) is sparsely populated and has a much older typical resident aged 52. Income is far lower there, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187.

Both areas are similarly car-dependent, with walkability scores that describe them as mostly car-dependent or somewhat walkable. They also share a similar lack of nearby health services, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of such facilities. While Kalkallo has more people and houses closer to parks and schools, Somerton (Vic.) has far more public transport stops and routes relative to its tiny population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kalkalloin Somerton +5,542 larger in Kalkallo gap widening
5,548 86th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 105
  • First area, 2021: 5,548
  • Second area, 2011: 3
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Kalkalloin Somerton +22 yrs older in Somerton
30 yrs 5th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Kalkalloin Somerton
1.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.1%
3.0% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
28.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
12.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%

Age structure

48.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +48.6 pts 0.0%
28.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
10.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.1% Married +23.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
31.4% Never married ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Divorced ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kalkallo Somerton

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

  • 85+ in Kalkallo: 0.1% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kalkallo: 0.1% males, 0.1% females; 80–84 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kalkallo: 0.2% males, 0.2% females; 75–79 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kalkallo: 0.3% males, 0.5% females; 70–74 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Kalkallo: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 65–69 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kalkallo: 0.8% males, 1.2% females; 60–64 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kalkallo: 0.8% males, 1.4% females; 55–59 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kalkallo: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 50–54 in Somerton: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kalkallo: 1.9% males, 1.7% females; 45–49 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Kalkallo: 3.6% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kalkallo: 7.9% males, 5.9% females; 35–39 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kalkallo: 8.0% males, 8.7% females; 30–34 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kalkallo: 5.1% males, 6.3% females; 25–29 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kalkallo: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 20–24 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Kalkallo: 2.0% males, 1.4% females; 15–19 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kalkallo: 2.5% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kalkallo: 4.8% males, 4.3% females; 5–9 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Kalkallo: 7.3% males, 7.0% females; 0–4 in Somerton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kalkalloin Somerton
47.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 47.4%

Country of birth

46.4% Australia +36.9 pts ▸ 83.3%
25.4% India ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% Philippines ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% England ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Nepal ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

5.1% Italian +78.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
20.1% Indian ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
16.5% Australian ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
12.7% English ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Filipino ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Irish ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Chinese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% German ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kalkalloin Somerton
58.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 58.2%
Limited English in Kalkalloin Somerton
6.5% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%

Language used at home

0.8% Italian +82.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
35.2% English only ◂ +35.2 pts 0.0%
27.7% Punjabi ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Hindi ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Arabic ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Tagalog ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

17.9% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%

Religious affiliation

29.8% Christianity +53.5 pts ▸ 83.3%
24.9% Other religions ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% No religion ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.2% Hinduism ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Islam ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.0% Not stated ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

72.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.1%
  • First area, 2021: 72.2%
32.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
Schools/1k kids in Kalkalloin Somerton
1.25 13th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kalkalloin Somerton +12 more in Somerton
3 67th pct 15 86th pct
Avg size in Kalkalloin Somerton +20 larger in Somerton
588 83rd pct 608 85th pct
ICSEA in Kalkalloin Somerton +90 higher in Kalkallo
1,038 74th pct 948 26th pct

Highest year of school

6.7% Year 9 or below +76.7 pts ▸ 83.3%
72.2% Year 12 ◂ +72.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% Year 10 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Year 11 ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

20.2% Certificate III / IV +79.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.9% Engineering & related +89.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.7% Management & commerce ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
11.6% Society & culture ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.5% Information technology ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.0% Education ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kalkalloin Somerton +$122 higher in Somerton
$920 75th pct $1,042 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $920
  • Second area, 2021: $1,042
Household income in Kalkalloin Somerton +$860 higher in Kalkallo
$2,047 77th pct $1,187 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,275
  • First area, 2021: $2,047
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
Family income in Kalkalloin Somerton +$658 higher in Kalkallo
$2,033 59th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $2,033
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Kalkalloin Somerton
7.6% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
High-income homes in Kalkalloin Somerton
19.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

Personal income distribution

41.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
32.0% Under $650 ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
17.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kalkalloin Somerton
14.5% 7th pct
Mental health in Kalkalloin Somerton
5.1% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Kalkalloin Somerton
3.0% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

3.4% Diabetes +46.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.3% Asthma ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% Other condition ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.8% Heart disease ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.1% None ◂ +27.1 pts 50.0%
10.9% One condition +39.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
2.6% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.0% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kalkalloin Somerton
6.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
Unpaid carers in Kalkalloin Somerton
9.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
Unpaid child care in Kalkalloin Somerton
42.5% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%
Defence service in Kalkalloin Somerton
0.8% 31st pct
Housework 15h+ in Kalkalloin Somerton
21.2% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kalkalloin Somerton +61 larger in Kalkallo
61 79th pct 0 0th pct
17 yrs 14th pct
45.5% 62nd pct
Unemployment in Kalkalloin Somerton
9.7% 47th pct
Median income in Kalkalloin Somerton
$866 71st pct
Household income in Kalkalloin Somerton
$2,125 67th pct
Indigenous language in Kalkalloin Somerton
6.6% 63rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kalkalloin Somerton +1.9 larger in Kalkallo
3.2 89th pct 1.3 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3
8.7% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
Living alone in Kalkalloin Somerton
10.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kalkalloin Somerton +$285 higher in Kalkallo
$400 82nd pct $115 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $230
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $115
Mortgage in Kalkalloin Somerton +$1,200 higher in Kalkallo
$2,000 72nd pct $800 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $800
People / bedroom in Kalkalloin Somerton +0.30 higher in Somerton
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
21.2% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
Owned outright in Kalkalloin Somerton
5.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
Separate houses in Kalkalloin Somerton
97.6% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 91.9%
  • First area, 2021: 97.6%
97.2% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67.6%
  • First area, 2021: 97.2%

Weekly rent distribution

85.5% $350–$549 ◂ +85.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% $200–$349 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% Under $200 ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% $550–$749 ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% $750 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
Work from home in Kalkalloin Somerton
17.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
1.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
PT stops in Kalkalloin Somerton +5 more in Kalkallo
17 86th pct 12 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Kalkalloin Somerton +1,996.94 more in Somerton
3.06 70th pct 2,000.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Kalkalloin Somerton +653,935.5 more in Somerton
564.5 80th pct 654,500.0 100th pct
PT routes in Kalkalloin Somerton +2 more in Somerton
1 71st pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Kalkalloin Somerton +9 longer in Somerton
2 14th pct 11 47th pct
Drive to city in Kalkalloin Somerton +10 longer in Kalkallo
35 30th pct 25 21st pct
Reach 30 min in Kalkalloin Somerton +9,479 more in Somerton
0 0th pct 9,479 58th pct
Reach 45 min in Kalkalloin Somerton +25,536 more in Somerton
0 0th pct 25,536 53rd pct

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +12.4 pts 50.0%
17.3% Worked at home ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% Train ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kalkalloin Somerton
86.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.0%
Recent arrivals in Kalkalloin Somerton
19.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kalkalloin Somerton
4.7% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
Participation in Kalkalloin Somerton
71.5% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.7%
  • First area, 2021: 71.5%
64.9% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.5%
  • First area, 2021: 64.9%

Industries people work in

15.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
12.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
9.4% Construction ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Manufacturing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.8% Retail trade ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Education & training ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Other services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Professionals ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Community & personal service ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
12.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.0% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.8% Managers ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.5% Sales workers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kalkalloin Somerton +0.7 higher in Kalkallo
4.6 81st pct 3.8 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kalkalloin Somerton +0.9 more in Kalkallo
4.4 80th pct 3.5 75th pct
15-min city in Kalkalloin Somerton +0.7 pts higher in Somerton
35.9% 76th pct 36.6% 76th pct
Walk to shops in Kalkalloin Somerton +26.0 pts higher in Somerton
39.7% 77th pct 65.7% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Kalkalloin Somerton +13.4 pts higher in Kalkallo
90.5% 84th pct 77.1% 81st pct
Walk to school in Kalkalloin Somerton +83.7 pts higher in Kalkallo
85.0% 88th pct 1.3% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Kalkalloin Somerton +20.7 pts higher in Kalkallo
98.8% 85th pct 78.1% 73rd pct
Walk to health in Kalkalloin Somerton +2.0 pts higher in Somerton
0.0% 0th pct 2.0% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in Kalkalloin Somerton +2,655.5 more in Somerton
11.2 44th pct 2,666.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Kalkalloin Somerton +103 higher in Kalkallo
169 89th pct 66 81st pct
Mean slope in Kalkalloin Somerton +0.8 pts higher in Somerton
3.0% 12th pct 3.8% 25th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kalkallo vs Somerton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21284/kalkallo/vs/SAL22304/somerton