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Arthur River vs Kenmare

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Arthur River profile · Kenmare profile

Arthur River Kenmare

Arthur River (WA) and Kenmare (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in age and demographics; the typical resident in Arthur River (WA) is 49, while Kenmare (WA) is much younger with a typical age of 34. This is seen in the children under 15, who make up 50% of the population in Kenmare (WA) compared to just 10.6% in Arthur River (WA). Kenmare (WA) also has a higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week (22.2%) and those with a bachelor degree or higher (33.3%), while Arthur River (WA) has a much higher share of people with no religion (54.5%).

These two areas are becoming more distinct in their profiles, as the gaps in age and income have widened over time. They do share some similarities, such as having the same typical weekly family income of $2,250 and being entirely car-dependent. Both are also well above the national figure for volunteers, with Arthur River (WA) at 40.7% and Kenmare (WA) at 44.4%.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Arthur River Under 15: 39.4 pts higher in Kenmare No religion: 24.0 pts higher in Arthur River Other language: 16.7 pts higher in Kenmare First Nations: 7.6 pts higher in Arthur River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +30 larger in Arthur River gap narrowing
66 32nd pct 36 22nd pct
Median age in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +15 yrs older in Arthur River gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
First Nations in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +7.6 pts higher in Arthur River gap widening
7.6% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +3.8 pts higher in Kenmare gap narrowing
4.5% 7th pct 8.3% 13th pct
Under 15 in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +39.4 pts higher in Kenmare gap widening
10.6% 18th pct 50.0% 100th pct
De facto in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
17.0% 79th pct —

Age structure

10.6% Children (0–14) +39.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) +23.7 pts ▸ 38.9%
31.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.4 pts 19.4%
9.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Seniors (65+) +3.8 pts ▸ 8.3%

Marital status

53.7% Married +20.4 pts ▸ 74.1%
40.7% Never married ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
7.4% Widowed ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Arthur River Kenmare

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +4.0 pts higher in Arthur River gap narrowing
15.2% 65th pct 11.1% 49th pct

Country of birth

77.3% Australia +3.3 pts ▸ 80.6%
0.0% South Africa +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
7.6% England ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% New Zealand ◂ +4.5 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

60.6% English ◂ +30.1 pts 30.6%
56.1% Australian ◂ +17.2 pts 38.9%
15.2% Scottish +9.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.6% Irish ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% German ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
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 Arthur Riverin Kenmare +16.7 pts higher in Kenmare gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 86th pct
Limited English in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

101.5% English only ◂ +29.3 pts 72.2%
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 Arthur Riverin Kenmare +24.0 pts higher in Arthur River gap widening
54.5% 88th pct 30.6% 24th pct

Religious affiliation

54.5% No religion ◂ +24.0 pts 30.6%
40.9% Christianity +9.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.1% Not stated +13.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +14.6 pts higher in Kenmare
75.9% 95th pct 90.5% 100th pct
Bachelor+ in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +14.8 pts higher in Kenmare
18.5% 63rd pct 33.3% 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

75.9% Year 12 +14.6 pts ▸ 90.5%
13.0% Year 10 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Bachelor degree +31.0 pts ▸ 64.3%
33.3% Certificate III / IV +2.4 pts ▸ 35.7%
30.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.6 pts 21.4%
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

23.3% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 21.4%
16.7% Health +4.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.0% Society & culture ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Engineering & related ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.0 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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +$539 higher in Kenmare gap narrowing
$985 81st pct $1,524 99th pct
Household income in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +$438 higher in Kenmare gap widening
$1,812 66th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +14.8 pts higher in Kenmare
7.4% 46th pct 22.2% 91st pct
High-income homes in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
32.1% 86th pct —

Household income distribution

53.6% $1,500–$2,999 +46.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Under $650 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.1 pts 22.2%
31.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 22.2%
24.1% Under $650 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +14.9 pts higher in Arthur River
28.8% 50th pct 13.9% 6th pct
Mental health in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +9.1 pts higher in Kenmare
7.6% 45th pct 16.7% 96th pct
Needs assistance in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.6% Mental health +9.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.6% Asthma ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.1% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None +19.4 pts ▸ 86.1%
19.7% One condition +5.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
4.5% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +3.7 pts higher in Kenmare
40.7% 94th pct 44.4% 97th pct
Unpaid carers in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +11.1 pts higher in Kenmare
33.3% 86th pct 44.4% 98th pct
Defence service in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +9.3 pts higher in Kenmare
38.9% 94th pct 48.1% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +5 larger in Arthur River
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
22 yrs 33rd pct —
Median income in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
$1,199 87th pct —
Household income in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
$3,250 89th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +0.9 larger in Kenmare gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.3 91st pct
One-parent in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +6.7 pts higher in Kenmare gap widening
5.5% 24th pct 12.1% 58th pct
Living alone in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
17.9% 29th pct —

Family composition

63.6% Couples with children +9.1 pts ▸ 72.7%
21.8% Couples without children ◂ +6.7 pts 15.2%
5.5% One-parent families +6.7 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

21.4% 2 people +53.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.9% 4 people +19.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.3% 5 people +23.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
17.9% 1 person ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% 3 people ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
$92 5th pct —
Mortgage in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +$68 higher in Kenmare
$532 2nd pct $600 4th pct
People / bedroom in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +0.10 higher in Kenmare gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
25.0% 71st pct —
Owned outright in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
60.7% 91st pct —
Separate houses in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
92.9% 85th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

60.7% Owned outright +14.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.0% Rented ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

28.6% 4 bedrooms +83.9 pts ▸ 112.5%
42.9% 3 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.4% 5 or more ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
14.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
46.2% 95th pct —
PT commute in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +1 more in Arthur River
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +15.15 more in Arthur River
15.15 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +227.3 more in Arthur River
227.3 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +1 more in Arthur River
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
22 60th pct —
Drive to city in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
125 83rd pct —

How people get to work

51.3% Car (driver) ◂ +14.4 pts 36.8%
46.2% Worked at home ◂ +30.4 pts 15.8%
7.7% Walked ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
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

35.7% 2 vehicles +39.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
10.7% 1 vehicle +39.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
32.1% 3 vehicles +5.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.4% 4 or more +16.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +6.7 pts higher in Arthur River gap steady
27.3% 36th pct 20.6% 17th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +1.9 pts higher in Arthur River
72.2% 86th pct 70.4% 82nd pct
Full-time in Arthur Riverin Kenmare
56.4% 41st pct —

Industries people work in

79.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.6 pts 57.9%
15.4% Education & training ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
10.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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%

Occupations people work in

48.7% Managers +3.9 pts ▸ 52.6%
15.4% Labourers +16.2 pts ▸ 31.6%
7.7% Professionals +18.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
7.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +0.1 higher in Arthur River
0.2 44th pct 0.0 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +0.2 more in Arthur River
0.2 45th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +3.7 pts higher in Arthur River
3.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +5.3 pts higher in Kenmare
0.0% 0th pct 5.3% 44th pct
Walk to health in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +12.6 more in Arthur River
151.5 90th pct 138.9 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Arthur Riverin Kenmare even
0 14th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Arthur Riverin Kenmare +1.6 pts higher in Arthur River
7.0% 63rd pct 5.4% 47th pct

Compare Arthur River with nearby areas

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Compare Kenmare with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Arthur River vs Kenmare [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50030/arthur-river/vs/SAL50750/kenmare