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Flagstone vs Kagaru

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Flagstone profile · Kagaru profile

Flagstone Kagaru

Flagstone and Kagaru are neighbours with very different profiles. Flagstone is a large, growing area where the typical resident is just 30, and homes are often crowded with 3.3 people per dwelling. In contrast, Kagaru is sparsely populated and much older, with a typical resident aged 62. This age gap is also seen among First Nations residents, who are far older in Kagaru compared to Flagstone. Flagstone is also much more developed, with typical weekly rents of $395 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,820, while Kagaru's typical loan payment is just $8.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with Flagstone becoming a busier hub while Kagaru remains very quiet. Both areas are largely car-dependent and share a similar terrain slope of around 5%. While Flagstone has more services, neither area provides significant access to other people via public transport within 45 minutes. They also sit relatively close to one another in typical weekly personal income, with Flagstone at $879 and Kagaru at $769.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Flagstonein Kagaru +7,068 larger in Flagstone
7,087 87th pct 19 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7,087
  • Second area, 2016: 13
  • Second area, 2021: 19
Median age in Flagstonein Kagaru +32 yrs older in Kagaru
30 yrs 5th pct 62 yrs 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in Flagstonein Kagaru
5.0% 73rd pct
6.5% 10th pct
27.9% 92nd pct
15.6% 74th pct

Age structure

30.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
27.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.1 pts 15.8%
21.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.7 pts 15.8%
14.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.0% Married +20.8 pts ▸ 68.8%
38.1% Never married ◂ +6.9 pts 31.3%
1.8% Widowed +16.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
7.7% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Flagstone Kagaru

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

  • 85+ in Flagstone: 0.1% males, 0.1% females; 85+ in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Flagstone: 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Flagstone: 0.7% males, 0.4% females; 75–79 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Flagstone: 1.0% males, 1.0% females; 70–74 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Flagstone: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 65–69 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Flagstone: 1.8% males, 1.7% females; 60–64 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 57.1% females
  • 55–59 in Flagstone: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 55–59 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Flagstone: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Flagstone: 3.7% males, 3.9% females; 45–49 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Flagstone: 3.2% males, 3.9% females; 40–44 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Flagstone: 3.7% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Flagstone: 3.6% males, 4.4% females; 30–34 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Flagstone: 3.5% males, 3.8% females; 25–29 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Flagstone: 3.1% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Flagstone: 3.7% males, 3.8% females; 15–19 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Flagstone: 4.6% males, 4.7% females; 10–14 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Flagstone: 5.1% males, 4.5% females; 5–9 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 42.9% females
  • 0–4 in Flagstone: 4.2% males, 4.7% females; 0–4 in Kagaru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Flagstonein Kagaru
16.1% 68th pct

Country of birth

78.4% Australia +26.9 pts ▸ 105.3%
6.5% New Zealand ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% England ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.1% Australian +22.0 pts ▸ 63.2%
42.9% English ◂ +11.3 pts 31.6%
8.1% Irish +34.0 pts ▸ 42.1%
10.4% Scottish ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% German ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Italian ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Indian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Flagstonein Kagaru
5.8% 64th pct
Limited English in Flagstonein Kagaru
0.7% 73rd pct

Language used at home

88.5% English only ◂ +4.3 pts 84.2%
0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Flagstonein Kagaru
55.7% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

34.7% Christianity +28.5 pts ▸ 63.2%
55.7% No religion ◂ +3.1 pts 52.6%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.6% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

53.1% 69th pct
9.5% 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Flagstonein Kagaru
1.01 8th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Flagstonein Kagaru +2 more in Flagstone
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
884 99th pct
952 28th pct

Highest year of school

53.1% Year 12 ◂ +3.1 pts 50.0%
24.7% Year 10 +12.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
8.3% Year 11 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.9% Certificate III / IV +54.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
11.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.1% Engineering & related +132.9 pts ▸ 150.0%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
12.6% Society & culture ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Education ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Information technology ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Flagstonein Kagaru +$110 higher in Flagstone
$879 70th pct $769 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $879
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $769
Household income in Flagstonein Kagaru +$448 higher in Flagstone
$2,073 78th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,073
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Flagstonein Kagaru +$224 higher in Flagstone
$2,099 63rd pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Flagstonein Kagaru
6.5% 41st pct
High-income homes in Flagstonein Kagaru
19.6% 61st pct

Household income distribution

42.9% $1,500–$2,999 +7.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
12.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.0% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% $650–$1,499 +17.4 pts ▸ 56.3%
34.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.6 pts 31.3%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Flagstonein Kagaru
27.4% 43rd pct
Mental health in Flagstonein Kagaru
11.2% 78th pct
Needs assistance in Flagstonein Kagaru
5.5% 61st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.0% Other condition +17.4 pts ▸ 26.3%
11.2% Mental health +9.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Diabetes ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Heart disease ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.9% None +10.8 pts ▸ 73.7%
2.3% Three or more +18.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.4% One condition ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Flagstonein Kagaru
8.8% 11th pct
Unpaid carers in Flagstonein Kagaru
10.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Flagstonein Kagaru
38.2% 91st pct
Defence service in Flagstonein Kagaru
3.4% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Flagstonein Kagaru
20.7% 30th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Flagstonein Kagaru +357 larger in Flagstone
357 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Flagstonein Kagaru +46 yrs older in Kagaru
17 yrs 14th pct 63 yrs 97th pct
55.3% 80th pct
Unemployment in Flagstonein Kagaru
8.9% 43rd pct
Median income in Flagstonein Kagaru +$327 higher in Flagstone
$677 53rd pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Flagstonein Kagaru +$1,737 higher in Flagstone
$2,087 65th pct $350 0th pct
Indigenous language in Flagstonein Kagaru
0.8% 33rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Flagstonein Kagaru +1.4 larger in Flagstone
3.3 91st pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
16.1% 76th pct
Living alone in Flagstonein Kagaru
9.9% 7th pct

Family composition

16.7% Couples without children +75.7 pts ▸ 92.3%
66.5% Couples with children ◂ +43.4 pts 23.1%
16.1% One-parent families ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

26.5% 2 people +43.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
9.9% 1 person +20.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
21.2% 3 people ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
11.6% 5 people ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% 6 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Flagstonein Kagaru +$155 higher in Flagstone
$395 81st pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Flagstonein Kagaru +$1,812 higher in Flagstone
$1,820 62nd pct $8 0th pct
People / bedroom in Flagstonein Kagaru +0.20 higher in Flagstone
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
22.8% 66th pct
Owned outright in Flagstonein Kagaru
12.5% 4th pct
Separate houses in Flagstonein Kagaru
98.4% 60th pct
3+ bedrooms in Flagstonein Kagaru
96.6% 93rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +62.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Owned outright +47.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
22.8% Rented +7.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
1.9% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.4% Separate house +1.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

67.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +27.5 pts 40.0%
0.7% 2 bedrooms +49.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
13.4% 5 or more ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

79.5% $350–$549 ◂ +79.5 pts 0.0%
12.0% $200–$349 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% $550–$749 ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.7% 47th pct
Work from home in Flagstonein Kagaru
10.2% 27th pct
0.6% 66th pct
PT stops in Flagstonein Kagaru +8 more in Flagstone
8 78th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Flagstonein Kagaru +1.13 more in Flagstone
1.13 62nd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Flagstonein Kagaru +179.2 more in Flagstone
179.2 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Flagstonein Kagaru +1 more in Flagstone
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
7 39th pct
Drive to city in Flagstonein Kagaru +13 longer in Kagaru
40 33rd pct 53 40th pct
Reach 30 min in Flagstonein Kagaru even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Flagstonein Kagaru even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

70.8% Car (driver) ◂ +24.7 pts 46.2%
10.2% Worked at home +20.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Walked ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

14.2% 4 or more +45.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.4 pts 30.0%
21.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
19.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% No vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Flagstonein Kagaru
49.4% 90th pct
Recent arrivals in Flagstonein Kagaru
6.7% 50th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Flagstonein Kagaru
5.0% 69th pct
Participation in Flagstonein Kagaru
69.6% 80th pct
63.8% 75th pct

Industries people work in

0.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +22.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
12.3% Retail trade +10.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
13.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
13.1% Construction ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
8.8% Manufacturing ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.9% Education & training ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Other services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Professional & technical ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.2% Managers +28.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
10.8% Labourers +19.9 pts ▸ 30.8%
15.2% Clerical & administrative +7.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Community & personal service ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Professionals ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Flagstonein Kagaru +3.4 higher in Flagstone
3.4 75th pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Flagstonein Kagaru +3.3 more in Flagstone
3.3 74th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Flagstonein Kagaru +29.8 pts higher in Flagstone
29.8% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Flagstonein Kagaru +25.7 pts higher in Flagstone
25.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Flagstonein Kagaru +42.8 pts higher in Flagstone
42.8% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Flagstonein Kagaru +55.8 pts higher in Flagstone
55.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Flagstonein Kagaru +90.9 pts higher in Flagstone
90.9% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Flagstonein Kagaru +28.5 pts higher in Flagstone
28.5% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Flagstonein Kagaru +10.4 more in Flagstone
10.4 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Flagstonein Kagaru +61 higher in Flagstone
61 80th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Flagstonein Kagaru +0.3 pts higher in Flagstone
5.0% 43rd pct 4.7% 39th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Flagstone vs Kagaru [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31047/flagstone/vs/SAL31466/kagaru