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Acton Park vs Kalgup

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Acton Park profile · Kalgup profile

Acton Park Kalgup

Acton Park (WA) and Kalgup are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in wealth and family life: Kalgup has a typical weekly household income of $2,625, which is far higher than the $1,437 seen in Acton Park (WA). Acton Park (WA) is more family-oriented and community-minded, with a far higher share of children under 15 (30.4% compared to 17.6%) and more volunteers. A major contrast exists in living arrangements, as 39.4% of households in Acton Park (WA) consist of one person, while no one lives alone in Kalgup.

These two neighbours are almost identical in several ways, including a typical resident age of 42 and a total absence of unemployment. They also both have no public transport stops and no walkable amenities. While Kalgup has seen more newcomers, with 30.5% moving in during the last five years compared to 12.9% in Acton Park (WA), both areas remain very similar in their overall population size and density.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 39.4 pts higher in Acton Park Household income: $1,188 higher in Kalgup Participation: 18.0 pts higher in Kalgup Recent movers: 17.6 pts higher in Kalgup Other language: 6.6 pts higher in Kalgup

Demographics & Identity

Population in Acton Parkin Kalgup +1 larger in Acton Park gap narrowing
92 39th pct 91 39th pct
Median age in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Acton Parkin Kalgup +5.6 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
9.8% 15th pct 15.4% 35th pct
Under 15 in Acton Parkin Kalgup +12.9 pts higher in Acton Park gap widening
30.4% 95th pct 17.6% 53rd pct
De facto in Acton Parkin Kalgup +1.5 pts higher in Kalgup gap narrowing
10.8% 38th pct 12.3% 51st pct

Age structure

30.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.9 pts 17.6%
26.1% Older adults (45–64) +3.6 pts ▸ 29.7%
25.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.9 pts 23.1%
9.8% Youth (15–24) +10.0 pts ▸ 19.8%
9.8% Seniors (65+) +5.6 pts ▸ 15.4%

Marital status

51.3% Married +5.6 pts ▸ 57.0%
30.3% Never married +1.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
7.9% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 7.6%
5.3% Separated ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
3.9% Widowed ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Acton Park Kalgup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.1 pts higher in Acton Park gap widening
19.6% 76th pct 16.5% 69th pct

Country of birth

73.9% Australia +3.0 pts ▸ 76.9%
9.8% England ◂ +6.5 pts 3.3%
0.0% India +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% China +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
3.3% New Zealand ◂ +3.3 pts 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

52.2% English +0.6 pts ▸ 52.7%
38.0% Australian +10.3 pts ▸ 48.4%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 8.8%
7.6% Irish +0.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.5% German ◂ +1.0 pts 5.5%
0.0% Italian +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Chinese +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
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 Acton Parkin Kalgup +6.6 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 68th pct
Limited English in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.6% English only ◂ +1.2 pts 93.4%
0.0% Mandarin +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
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 Acton Parkin Kalgup +13.8 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
55.4% 89th pct 69.2% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

55.4% No religion +13.8 pts ▸ 69.2%
37.0% Christianity ◂ +11.7 pts 25.3%
9.8% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 6.6%
0.0% Buddhism +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Acton Parkin Kalgup +4.3 pts higher in Kalgup gap narrowing
49.2% 60th pct 53.5% 69th pct
Bachelor+ in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.5 pts higher in Kalgup gap steady
7.9% 21st pct 11.4% 36th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

49.2% Year 12 +4.3 pts ▸ 53.5%
15.9% Year 10 +5.3 pts ▸ 21.1%
14.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.7% Year 11 even 12.7%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.8 pts 36.7%
17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.3 pts 10.2%
15.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.8 pts 12.2%
10.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 8.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.5% Management & commerce +9.9 pts ▸ 22.4%
17.5% Engineering & related ◂ +9.3 pts 8.2%
0.0% Health +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
15.0% Society & culture ◂ +4.8 pts 10.2%
0.0% Education +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.3 pts 10.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.5% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Acton Parkin Kalgup +$208 higher in Kalgup gap widening
$731 46th pct $939 76th pct
Household income in Acton Parkin Kalgup +$1,188 higher in Kalgup gap widening
$1,437 43rd pct $2,625 91st pct
Family income in Acton Parkin Kalgup +$875 higher in Kalgup gap widening
$1,958 55th pct $2,833 89th pct
High earners in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.2 pts higher in Kalgup gap narrowing
14.5% 78th pct 17.7% 86th pct
High-income homes in Acton Parkin Kalgup +9.1 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
12.1% 37th pct 21.2% 65th pct

Household income distribution

36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.2 pts 12.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.1% Under $650 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.8% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 36.7%
28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.6 pts 25.3%
9.2% $1,500–$2,999 +12.3 pts ▸ 21.5%
9.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 7.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Acton Parkin Kalgup +9.6 pts higher in Acton Park
28.3% 47th pct 18.7% 12th pct
Mental health in Acton Parkin Kalgup +5.4 pts higher in Acton Park
8.7% 56th pct 3.3% 18th pct
Needs assistance in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.3 pts higher in Acton Park gap steady
3.3% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Mental health ◂ +5.4 pts 3.3%
7.6% Asthma ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.3% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.4% None +11.7 pts ▸ 79.1%
27.2% One condition ◂ +15.1 pts 12.1%
5.4% Two conditions ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Acton Parkin Kalgup +12.5 pts higher in Acton Park gap narrowing
30.3% 86th pct 17.7% 48th pct
Unpaid carers in Acton Parkin Kalgup +8.6 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
7.9% 14th pct 16.5% 81st pct
Unpaid child care in Acton Parkin Kalgup +11.4 pts higher in Acton Park gap widening
34.2% 87th pct 22.8% 38th pct
Defence service in Acton Parkin Kalgup +7.9 pts higher in Kalgup
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 91st pct
Housework 15h+ in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.0 pts higher in Kalgup gap narrowing
19.7% 25th pct 22.8% 41st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Acton Parkin Kalgup +0.3 pts higher in Acton Park gap steady
6.8% 27th pct 6.5% 27th pct
Living alone in Acton Parkin Kalgup +39.4 pts higher in Acton Park gap widening
39.4% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

59.5% Couples with children +1.6 pts ▸ 61.0%
20.3% Couples without children +4.4 pts ▸ 24.7%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +0.3 pts 6.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

27.3% 2 people +24.2 pts ▸ 51.5%
39.4% 1 person ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% 5 people ◂ +9.1 pts 9.1%
12.1% 3 people ◂ +3.0 pts 9.1%
12.1% 4 people ◂ +3.0 pts 9.1%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Acton Parkin Kalgup +$25 higher in Kalgup
$150 14th pct $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Acton Parkin Kalgup +$767 higher in Acton Park gap narrowing
$2,500 88th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Acton Parkin Kalgup +12.1 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
9.1% 24th pct 21.2% 62nd pct
Owned outright in Acton Parkin Kalgup +3.0 pts higher in Kalgup gap steady
39.4% 45th pct 42.4% 54th pct
Separate houses in Acton Parkin Kalgup +6.1 pts higher in Acton Park gap widening
90.9% 34th pct 84.8% 25th pct
3+ bedrooms in Acton Parkin Kalgup +9.1 pts higher in Acton Park gap narrowing
84.8% 65th pct 75.8% 40th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.4% Owned outright +3.0 pts ▸ 42.4%
21.2% Owned with a mortgage +9.1 pts ▸ 30.3%
9.1% Rented +12.1 pts ▸ 21.2%
12.1% Other tenure ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

90.9% Separate house ◂ +6.1 pts 84.8%
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

51.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 42.4%
21.2% 4 bedrooms even 21.2%
12.1% 5 or more even 12.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

133.3% $200–$349 ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

71.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +71.4 pts 0.0%
42.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Acton Parkin Kalgup +2.1 pts higher in Acton Park gap steady
15.2% 46th pct 13.1% 38th pct
PT commute in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.5% Car (driver) +18.9 pts ▸ 75.4%
15.2% Worked at home ◂ +2.1 pts 13.1%
10.9% Walked ◂ +6.0 pts 4.9%
6.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 4.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.0% 2 vehicles +8.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
31.0% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 27.3%
17.2% 3 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 21.2%
13.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Acton Parkin Kalgup +17.6 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
12.9% 7th pct 30.5% 48th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Acton Parkin Kalgup even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Acton Parkin Kalgup +18.0 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
60.5% 49th pct 78.5% 93rd pct
Full-time in Acton Parkin Kalgup +14.4 pts higher in Kalgup gap widening
41.3% 4th pct 55.7% 37th pct

Industries people work in

21.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.1 pts ▸ 27.9%
19.6% Construction ◂ +9.7 pts 9.8%
8.7% Retail trade +2.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
6.5% Health care & social assistance +5.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.9% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 4.9%
0.0% Education & training +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Mining +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
6.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 4.9%
6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.6% Managers ◂ +17.9 pts 14.8%
8.7% Technicians & trades +14.3 pts ▸ 23.0%
21.7% Labourers ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
10.9% Machinery operators & drivers +7.2 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.0% Professionals ◂ +4.8 pts 8.2%
10.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.7 pts 8.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Sales workers +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Acton Parkin Kalgup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Acton Parkin Kalgup +0 higher in Acton Park
1 45th pct 0 40th pct
Mean slope in Acton Parkin Kalgup +1.1 pts higher in Acton Park
4.5% 35th pct 3.4% 20th pct

Compare Acton Park with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Acton Park vs Kalgup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50003/acton-park/vs/SAL50713/kalgup