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Diwan vs Kimberley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Diwan profile · Kimberley profile

Diwan Kimberley

Diwan and Kimberley (Qld) are neighbouring areas in Queensland, though they differ in population and makeup. Diwan is more populous and has a broader age range, with 14.2% of residents being children and 18.3% being seniors. It also has a more qualified workforce, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Kimberley (Qld) is sparsely populated and has a higher share of people in de facto relationships (35.0%). While the typical weekly family income is well higher in Kimberley (Qld) at $1,875, it also has much higher typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,167.

Both areas are effectively identical when it comes to their car-dependent walkability scores. They also share a complete lack of public transport stops and routes. While Diwan is more likely to have people working or looking for work (57.7%) and more volunteers (25.5%), Kimberley (Qld) has a higher share of people providing unpaid care (14.3%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Diwanin Kimberley +141 larger in Diwan gap widening
169 50th pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 153
  • First area, 2021: 169
  • Second area, 2016: 33
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in Diwanin Kimberley +1 yrs older in Kimberley gap steady
51 yrs 74th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Diwanin Kimberley +1.8 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
1.8% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Diwanin Kimberley +18.3 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
18.3% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Diwanin Kimberley +14.2 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
14.2% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Diwanin Kimberley +16.3 pts higher in Kimberley
18.8% 86th pct 35.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%

Age structure

41.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.4 pts 25.0%
19.5% Young adults (25–44) +16.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
18.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
14.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.6% Never married +17.1 pts ▸ 60.7%
32.9% Married ◂ +15.0 pts 17.9%
7.4% Divorced +21.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
8.7% Separated ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Diwan Kimberley

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

  • 85+ in Diwan: 0.0% males, 2.2% females; 85+ in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Diwan: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Diwan: 2.9% males, 3.6% females; 70–74 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Diwan: 6.5% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Diwan: 10.1% males, 2.2% females; 60–64 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Diwan: 5.1% males, 8.0% females; 55–59 in Kimberley: 19.0% males, 19.0% females
  • 50–54 in Diwan: 8.0% males, 5.1% females; 50–54 in Kimberley: 14.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 5.1% females; 45–49 in Kimberley: 19.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Diwan: 9.4% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Kimberley: 14.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 14.3% females
  • 30–34 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 3.6% females; 25–29 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Diwan: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Diwan: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Diwan: 2.2% males, 5.8% females; 5–9 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Diwan: 0.0% males, 2.2% females; 0–4 in Kimberley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Diwanin Kimberley +7.0 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
17.8% 72nd pct 10.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Country of birth

66.9% Australia ◂ +16.9 pts 50.0%
6.5% England ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.7% New Zealand ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

40.2% Australian ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
38.5% English +0.8 pts ▸ 39.3%
18.9% Irish ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
14.2% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.0% German +11.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
4.7% Italian ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 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

Other language in Diwanin Kimberley +3.0 pts higher in Diwan gap narrowing
3.0% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Diwanin Kimberley 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

87.6% English only ◂ +12.6 pts 75.0%
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 Diwanin Kimberley +24.7 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
56.8% 90th pct 32.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Religious affiliation

56.8% No religion ◂ +24.7 pts 32.1%
16.6% Not stated +33.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.9% Christianity +17.4 pts ▸ 39.3%
3.0% Islam ◂ +3.0 pts 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 Diwanin Kimberley +3.9 pts higher in Diwan gap narrowing
39.6% 35th pct 35.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.9%
  • First area, 2021: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.7%
Bachelor+ in Diwanin Kimberley +18.1 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
18.1% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Diwanin Kimberley
41.67 100th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Diwanin Kimberley even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Diwanin Kimberley even
8 0th pct 8 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.6% Year 12 ◂ +3.9 pts 35.7%
25.7% Year 10 ◂ +0.7 pts 25.0%
11.8% Year 11 +2.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.9% Certificate III / IV +5.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
19.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.6% Management & commerce +27.7 pts ▸ 35.3%
15.2% Engineering & related ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
10.9% Education ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Society & culture ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Creative arts ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Diwanin Kimberley +$71 higher in Kimberley gap steady
$654 33rd pct $725 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $471
  • First area, 2021: $654
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Household income in Diwanin Kimberley +$187 higher in Kimberley gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $1,249 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $840
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $849
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
Family income in Diwanin Kimberley +$500 higher in Kimberley gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,275
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $2,499
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Diwanin Kimberley +6.0 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
6.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Diwanin Kimberley
11.6% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%

Household income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 +19.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% Under $650 even 33.3%
14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.6 pts 25.0%
34.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.2 pts 10.7%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Diwanin Kimberley +13.0 pts higher in Diwan
23.7% 25th pct 10.7% 2nd pct
Mental health in Diwanin Kimberley +10.7 pts higher in Diwan
10.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Diwanin Kimberley +5.3 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
5.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.7% Asthma ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Mental health ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Arthritis ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Lung condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.5% None ◂ +21.6 pts 42.9%
13.6% One condition ◂ +2.9 pts 10.7%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% Three or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Diwanin Kimberley +25.5 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
25.5% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Diwanin Kimberley +5.6 pts higher in Kimberley gap narrowing
8.7% 19th pct 14.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid child care in Diwanin Kimberley +12.8 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
12.8% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Diwanin Kimberley +4.0 pts higher in Diwan
4.0% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Diwanin Kimberley +14.8 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
25.5% 58th pct 10.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Diwanin Kimberley +3 larger in Diwan
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
40 yrs 78th pct —
Median income in Diwanin Kimberley
$625 48th pct —
Household income in Diwanin Kimberley
$1,399 37th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Diwanin Kimberley +0.3 larger in Diwan gap widening
2.0 14th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
11.5% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Living alone in Diwanin Kimberley
42.0% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 42.0%

Family composition

0.0% Other families +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
44.8% Couples without children ◂ +4.8 pts 40.0%
42.5% Couples with children ◂ +12.5 pts 30.0%
11.5% One-parent families ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.0% 1 person ◂ +42.0 pts 0.0%
42.0% 2 people ◂ +8.7 pts 33.3%
11.6% 5 people ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% 4 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$205 27th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $61
  • First area, 2021: $205
Mortgage in Diwanin Kimberley +$1,084 higher in Kimberley gap widening
$1,083 18th pct $2,167 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,150
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,149
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Diwanin Kimberley +0.30 higher in Diwan gap widening
1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
7.2% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
Owned outright in Diwanin Kimberley
53.6% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 41.0%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
Separate houses in Diwanin Kimberley
92.8% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 83.6%
  • First area, 2021: 92.8%
3+ bedrooms in Diwanin Kimberley
27.5% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%

How homes are owned or rented

53.6% Owned outright ◂ +28.6 pts 25.0%
8.7% Other tenure +16.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
7.2% Rented ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.8% Not stated ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.8% Separate house +7.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.2% Other dwelling ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

34.8% 2 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
17.4% 3 bedrooms +7.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
10.1% Studio / none ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Diwanin Kimberley
22.2% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Diwanin Kimberley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Diwanin Kimberley even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Diwanin Kimberley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Diwanin Kimberley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.7% Car (driver) +34.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.2% Worked at home ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
7.4% Walked ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.8% 2 vehicles +14.6 pts ▸ 58.3%
43.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
10.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% 4 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Diwanin Kimberley +15.7 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
26.4% 33rd pct 10.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Recent arrivals in Diwanin Kimberley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Diwanin Kimberley
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Diwanin Kimberley +29.1 pts higher in Diwan gap widening
57.7% 40th pct 28.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.6%
  • First area, 2021: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
50.6% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 59.2%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%

Industries people work in

4.9% Construction +32.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
28.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
7.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Education & training ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Retail trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers +4.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
19.8% Professionals ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
16.0% Labourers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
14.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
9.9% Community & personal service ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
7.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Diwanin Kimberley +0.4 higher in Diwan
0.5 52nd pct 0.1 42nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Diwanin Kimberley +0.3 more in Diwan
0.4 50th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Diwanin Kimberley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Diwanin Kimberley +6.7 pts higher in Diwan
6.7% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Diwanin Kimberley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Diwanin Kimberley +0.9 pts higher in Diwan
0.9% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Diwanin Kimberley +4.9 pts higher in Kimberley
12.1% 48th pct 17.1% 51st pct
Walk to health in Diwanin Kimberley +3.6 pts higher in Diwan
3.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Diwanin Kimberley +143.3 more in Kimberley
71.0 86th pct 214.3 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Diwanin Kimberley +1 higher in Diwan
1 57th pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Diwanin Kimberley +1.3 pts higher in Kimberley
12.4% 88th pct 13.7% 90th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Diwan vs Kimberley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30853/diwan/vs/SAL31533/kimberley