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Kooroona vs Moonta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.2 km apart · Kooroona profile · Moonta profile

Kooroona Moonta

Moonta and Kooroona are neighbouring areas in South Australia. Moonta is a developed hub where 97.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Kooroona is sparsely populated and car-dependent. There are stark financial differences between them; typical weekly household income in Kooroona is far higher at $1,899, compared to $717 in Moonta. This contrast is also seen in home-loan payments, which are far higher in Kooroona at $1,733 compared to $867 in Moonta.

Both areas are older than the national figure, with typical residents aged 60 in Moonta and 64 in Kooroona. They share similar school advantage scores and the same amount of time to drive to the city. While they share these traits, the gap in typical household income has widened since 2011. Moonta remains a very walkable area with many public transport options, whereas Kooroona has no public transport stops and very few local amenities.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kooroonain Moonta +607 larger in Moonta gap steady
17 12th pct 624 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2011: 681
  • Second area, 2016: 632
  • Second area, 2021: 624
Median age in Kooroonain Moonta +4 yrs older in Kooroona gap widening
64 yrs 99th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
First Nations in Kooroonain Moonta
— 5.8% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
— 41.0% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.0%
— 7.7% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
— 8.2% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Age structure

35.3% Seniors (65+) +5.7 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Marital status

47.1% Married ◂ +10.7 pts 36.3%
17.6% Never married +13.4 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% Divorced +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Widowed +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Separated +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Kooroona Moonta

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

  • 85+ in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moonta: 2.5% males, 4.3% females
  • 80–84 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Moonta: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 75–79 in Kooroona: 40.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Moonta: 3.6% males, 4.6% females
  • 70–74 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moonta: 6.1% males, 4.8% females
  • 65–69 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 30.0% females; 65–69 in Moonta: 5.6% males, 4.3% females
  • 60–64 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Moonta: 6.5% males, 4.1% females
  • 55–59 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Moonta: 4.0% males, 6.1% females
  • 50–54 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 30.0% females; 50–54 in Moonta: 3.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 45–49 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Moonta: 2.2% males, 2.7% females
  • 40–44 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Moonta: 2.5% males, 1.2% females
  • 35–39 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moonta: 1.2% males, 1.7% females
  • 30–34 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moonta: 1.5% males, 1.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Moonta: 1.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 20–24 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Moonta: 1.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 15–19 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moonta: 3.3% males, 0.7% females
  • 10–14 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Moonta: 2.0% males, 1.7% females
  • 5–9 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moonta: 2.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 0–4 in Kooroona: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moonta: 0.0% males, 1.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kooroonain Moonta
— 14.6% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Country of birth

58.8% Australia +16.7 pts ▸ 75.5%
0.0% England +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% China +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% India 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

29.4% English +20.3 pts ▸ 49.7%
23.5% Australian +15.3 pts ▸ 38.8%
23.5% Irish ◂ +15.8 pts 7.7%
0.0% Scottish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% German +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kooroonain Moonta
— 3.0% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Limited English in Kooroonain Moonta
— 0.5% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

58.8% English only +31.6 pts ▸ 90.4%
0.0% Mandarin +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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 Kooroonain Moonta
— 53.2% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%

Religious affiliation

58.8% No religion ◂ +5.6 pts 53.2%
17.6% Christianity +19.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
17.6% Not stated ◂ +9.6 pts 8.0%
0.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 26.3% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%
— 7.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
Schools/1k kids in Kooroonain Moonta
— 20.83 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kooroonain Moonta even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Kooroonain Moonta even
253 43rd pct 253 43rd pct
924 15th pct 924 15th pct

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 11 ◂ +38.1 pts 20.8%
17.6% Year 12 +8.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Year 10 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +61.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Field of qualification

125.0% Society & culture ◂ +111.9 pts 13.1%
75.0% Engineering & related ◂ +63.0 pts 12.0%
75.0% Health ◂ +63.4 pts 11.6%
0.0% Education +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kooroonain Moonta +$92 higher in Moonta gap widening
$383 2nd pct $475 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $366
  • First area, 2021: $383
  • Second area, 2011: $369
  • Second area, 2016: $442
  • Second area, 2021: $475
Household income in Kooroonain Moonta +$1,182 higher in Kooroona gap widening
$1,899 71st pct $717 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,899
  • Second area, 2011: $543
  • Second area, 2016: $696
  • Second area, 2021: $717
Family income in Kooroonain Moonta +$774 higher in Kooroona gap steady
$1,899 51st pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,649
  • First area, 2021: $1,899
  • Second area, 2011: $724
  • Second area, 2016: $870
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
High earners in Kooroonain Moonta
— 2.5% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
High-income homes in Kooroonain Moonta
— 0.9% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +43.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.6% Under $650 +40.6 pts ▸ 58.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kooroonain Moonta
— 44.1% 95th pct
Mental health in Kooroonain Moonta
— 13.5% 88th pct
Needs assistance in Kooroonain Moonta
— 12.5% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.5% Diabetes ◂ +13.3 pts 10.3%
17.6% Arthritis +1.9 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Mental health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Asthma +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other condition +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Heart disease +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Lung condition +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Cancer +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Stroke +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

17.6% None +28.2 pts ▸ 45.8%
35.3% Two conditions ◂ +24.7 pts 10.6%
23.5% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Three or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kooroonain Moonta
— 18.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Unpaid carers in Kooroonain Moonta
— 13.0% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Kooroonain Moonta
— 12.5% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Defence service in Kooroonain Moonta
— 5.6% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kooroonain Moonta
— 21.6% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kooroonain Moonta +36 larger in Moonta
0 0th pct 36 74th pct
— 28 yrs 57th pct
— 32.1% 31st pct
Median income in Kooroonain Moonta
— $393 15th pct
Household income in Kooroonain Moonta
— $899 14th pct
Indigenous language in Kooroonain Moonta
— 16.7% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kooroonain Moonta +0.6 larger in Kooroona gap widening
2.3 29th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
— 20.1% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
Living alone in Kooroonain Moonta
— 53.3% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.3%

Family composition

85.7% Couples without children ◂ +37.3 pts 48.4%
42.9% Couples with children ◂ +13.0 pts 29.9%
0.0% One-parent families +20.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% Other families +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% 2 people +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% 3 people +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% 4 people +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% 5 people +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $120
  • Second area, 2016: $184
  • Second area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Kooroonain Moonta +$866 higher in Kooroona
$1,733 57th pct $867 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2011: $1,000
  • Second area, 2016: $953
  • Second area, 2021: $867
People / bedroom in Kooroonain Moonta +0.10 higher in Kooroona gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 32.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%
Owned outright in Kooroonain Moonta
— 41.1% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.1%
Separate houses in Kooroonain Moonta
— 76.2% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.2%
3+ bedrooms in Kooroonain Moonta
— 61.3% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.3%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
0.0% Rented +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Not stated +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +23.8 pts 76.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +49.7 pts ▸ 49.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% 5 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 16.6% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Work from home in Kooroonain Moonta
— 7.9% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Kooroonain Moonta +6 more in Moonta
0 0th pct 6 76th pct
Stops/1k in Kooroonain Moonta +9.62 more in Moonta
0.00 0th pct 9.62 87th pct
Departures/1k in Kooroonain Moonta +57.7 more in Moonta
0.0 0th pct 57.7 64th pct
PT routes in Kooroonain Moonta +4 more in Moonta
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Kooroonain Moonta +28 longer in Kooroona
31 67th pct 3 21st pct
Drive to city in Kooroonain Moonta +3 longer in Kooroona
111 75th pct 108 74th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) +32.7 pts ▸ 66.1%
0.0% Walked +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

120.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +94.8 pts 25.2%
0.0% 1 vehicle +47.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
0.0% No vehicle +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% 4 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kooroonain Moonta
— 31.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
Recent arrivals in Kooroonain Moonta
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kooroonain Moonta
— 13.2% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Participation in Kooroonain Moonta
— 33.3% 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
— 50.3% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.3%

Industries people work in

44.4% Construction ◂ +30.5 pts 13.9%
44.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +23.8 pts 20.6%
0.0% Retail trade +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Education & training +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Other services +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mining +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Occupations people work in

44.4% Labourers ◂ +31.1 pts 13.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Professionals +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Managers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Sales workers +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Crime & Safety

— 11,538 87th pct
Assault/100k in Kooroonain Moonta
— 4,167 90th pct
Burglary/100k in Kooroonain Moonta
— 1,923 91st pct
— 2,564 76th pct
Property damage/100k in Kooroonain Moonta
— 2,404 88th pct
5-yr change in Kooroonain Moonta
— 7.5% 63rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Kooroonain Moonta +6.7 higher in Moonta
0.7 55th pct 7.3 94th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kooroonain Moonta +6.4 more in Moonta
0.5 51st pct 6.9 94th pct
15-min city in Kooroonain Moonta +92.4 pts higher in Moonta
5.4% 61st pct 97.8% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Kooroonain Moonta +92.4 pts higher in Moonta
5.4% 61st pct 97.8% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Kooroonain Moonta +91.8 pts higher in Moonta
5.4% 59th pct 97.2% 91st pct
Walk to school in Kooroonain Moonta +89.3 pts higher in Moonta
8.1% 60th pct 97.4% 98th pct
Walk to a park in Kooroonain Moonta +90.8 pts higher in Moonta
8.1% 46th pct 98.9% 85th pct
Walk to health in Kooroonain Moonta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kooroonain Moonta +51.3 more in Moonta
0.0 0th pct 51.3 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Kooroonain Moonta +31 higher in Moonta
2 58th pct 32 75th pct
Mean slope in Kooroonain Moonta +2.7 pts higher in Kooroona
5.3% 45th pct 2.6% 6th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kooroona vs Moonta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40717/kooroona/vs/SAL40914/moonta