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Kioma vs Westmar

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Kioma profile · Westmar profile

Kioma Westmar

Westmar and Kioma are both sparsely populated areas in Queensland. There are stark differences in education and income between them; in Kioma, 33.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and typical weekly household income is $2,062, while in Westmar, no adults have a degree and typical weekly income is $1,208. Westmar has a larger share of seniors at 11.9%, whereas Kioma has none. Residents in Westmar are also more likely to have moved in the last five years, at 43.6% compared to 19.4% in Kioma.

Everyday life shares many similarities in both places, such as having one school within 3km and a typical personal weekly income of $850. Both areas are also devoid of public transport stops and routes. While the two areas have different education and income levels, they both have a typical age well below the national figure, with residents in Kioma being far younger at 25 and those in Westmar noticeably younger at 32.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 38.3 pts higher in Kioma Bachelor+: 33.3 pts higher in Kioma Rent: $156 higher in Westmar Recent movers: 24.3 pts higher in Westmar Population: 27 larger in Westmar

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kiomain Westmar +27 larger in Westmar gap narrowing
32 20th pct 59 31st pct
Median age in Kiomain Westmar +7 yrs older in Westmar gap widening
25 yrs 0th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Kiomain Westmar +5.7 pts higher in Kioma gap widening
12.5% 88th pct 6.8% 81st pct
Aged 65+ in Kiomain Westmar +11.9 pts higher in Westmar gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.9% 22nd pct
Under 15 in Kiomain Westmar +3.8 pts higher in Westmar gap narrowing
25.0% 88th pct 28.8% 93rd pct
De facto in Kiomain Westmar +1.9 pts higher in Westmar
29.2% 99th pct 31.0% 100th pct

Age structure

34.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.1 pts 15.3%
25.0% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
9.4% Older adults (45–64) +9.3 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married even 50.0%
45.8% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 37.5%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kioma Westmar

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kiomain Westmar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +5.1 pts 94.9%
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

62.5% Australian ◂ +28.6 pts 33.9%
25.0% English +19.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
12.5% Irish +4.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
12.5% German +4.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
9.4% Scottish ◂ +4.3 pts 5.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Kiomain Westmar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Kiomain Westmar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +5.1 pts 94.9%
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 Kiomain Westmar +6.9 pts higher in Westmar gap narrowing
21.9% 11th pct 28.8% 21st pct

Religious affiliation

75.0% Christianity ◂ +2.1 pts 72.9%
21.9% No religion +6.9 pts ▸ 28.8%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Kiomain Westmar +38.3 pts higher in Kioma
83.3% 100th pct 45.0% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Kiomain Westmar +33.3 pts higher in Kioma
33.3% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kiomain Westmar even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Kiomain Westmar even
16 3rd pct 16 3rd pct
ICSEA in Kiomain Westmar +63 higher in Westmar
887 12th pct 950 27th pct

Highest year of school

83.3% Year 12 ◂ +38.3 pts 45.0%
12.5% Year 10 +17.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Year 11 +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Highest qualification level

18.8% Certificate III / IV +34.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +30.0 pts 20.0%
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

37.5% Health ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
25.0% Agriculture & environment +8.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.8% Management & commerce +7.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.8% Education ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kiomain Westmar even gap narrowing
$850 66th pct $850 66th pct
Household income in Kiomain Westmar +$854 higher in Kioma gap widening
$2,062 78th pct $1,208 26th pct
Family income in Kiomain Westmar +$646 higher in Kioma gap narrowing
$2,083 62nd pct $1,437 23rd pct
High earners in Kiomain Westmar +16.7 pts higher in Kioma
16.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.2% $650–$1,499 +25.8 pts ▸ 55.0%
45.8% Under $650 ◂ +25.8 pts 20.0%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kiomain Westmar +9.7 pts higher in Kioma
25.0% 31st pct 15.3% 8th pct
Mental health in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Kiomain Westmar even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

31.3% Asthma ◂ +22.8 pts 8.5%
0.0% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Arthritis +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease 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

75.0% None +1.3 pts ▸ 76.3%
9.4% One condition ◂ +4.3 pts 5.1%
0.0% Two conditions +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kiomain Westmar +2.5 pts higher in Kioma
12.5% 22nd pct 10.0% 13th pct
Unpaid carers in Kiomain Westmar +6.7 pts higher in Kioma
16.7% 82nd pct 10.0% 25th pct
Unpaid child care in Kiomain Westmar +5.0 pts higher in Kioma
37.5% 90th pct 32.5% 83rd pct
Defence service in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kiomain Westmar +8.3 pts higher in Westmar
29.2% 75th pct 37.5% 92nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Kiomain Westmar even
4 46th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Kiomain Westmar +7 yrs older in Kioma
17 yrs 14th pct 10 yrs 4th pct
Median income in Kiomain Westmar even
$900 73rd pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Kiomain Westmar +$100 higher in Westmar
$1,649 48th pct $1,749 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kiomain Westmar +0.3 larger in Westmar gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Kiomain Westmar +10.6 pts higher in Westmar
0.0% 0th pct 10.6% 49th pct

Family composition

89.3% Couples with children ◂ +16.9 pts 72.3%
32.1% Couples without children ◂ +8.7 pts 23.4%
0.0% One-parent families +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.2% 2 people ◂ +22.6 pts 23.5%
46.2% 4 people ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
38.5% 5 people ◂ +20.8 pts 17.6%
23.1% 1 person +0.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 6 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kiomain Westmar +$156 higher in Westmar
$44 0th pct $200 25th pct
People / bedroom in Kiomain Westmar +0.10 higher in Westmar gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.8% Other tenure +39.8 pts ▸ 70.6%
53.8% Rented ◂ +30.3 pts 23.5%
23.1% Owned outright +6.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.5% 3 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
30.8% 4 bedrooms +16.3 pts ▸ 47.1%
23.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Kiomain Westmar
— 26.5% 75th pct
PT commute in Kiomain Westmar
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Kiomain Westmar even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kiomain Westmar even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kiomain Westmar even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

31.6% Car (driver) +12.5 pts ▸ 44.1%
36.8% Walked ◂ +22.1 pts 14.7%
36.8% Worked at home ◂ +10.4 pts 26.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 2 vehicles +32.1 pts ▸ 70.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 23.5%
23.1% 4 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kiomain Westmar +24.3 pts higher in Westmar gap widening
19.4% 14th pct 43.6% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kiomain Westmar
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Kiomain Westmar +3.3 pts higher in Westmar
79.2% 93rd pct 82.5% 97th pct
Full-time in Kiomain Westmar
— 67.6% 86th pct

Industries people work in

89.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +36.5 pts 52.9%
0.0% Construction +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Education & training +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.9% Managers ◂ +22.6 pts 35.3%
26.3% Labourers +3.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kiomain Westmar +0.2 higher in Westmar
0.1 34th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kiomain Westmar +0.3 more in Westmar
0.1 39th pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kiomain Westmar +8.9 pts higher in Westmar
10.0% 61st pct 18.9% 64th pct
Walk to a park in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kiomain Westmar even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kiomain Westmar +2.6 more in Westmar
31.3 73rd pct 33.9 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Kiomain Westmar even
0 4th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Kiomain Westmar +1.3 pts higher in Westmar
3.7% 24th pct 5.0% 42nd pct

Compare Kioma with nearby areas

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Compare Westmar with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kioma vs Westmar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL31553/kioma/vs/SAL33050/westmar