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Capricorn vs Karijini

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 208 km apart · Capricorn profile · Karijini profile

Capricorn Karijini

Capricorn and Karijini are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in their residents' backgrounds and incomes. Karijini has a far higher share of people with no religion (51.3% compared to 30.4% in Capricorn) and far more people who completed Year 12 (59.5% versus 26.3%). The typical weekly household income is also far higher in Karijini at $1,625, while Capricorn's is $900. However, Capricorn has a far higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week, at 15.8% compared to 0.0% in Karijini.

Both areas have a similar share of people born overseas, which sits well above the national figure. They also share several commonalities, such as having no children under 15 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. While they are roughly 200km apart, they each show a different pattern of life: Karijini has a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (12.8% versus 0.0% in Capricorn) and a far higher share of First Nations residents.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 33.1 pts higher in Karijini People / bedroom: 0.60 higher in Karijini PT commute: 10.0 pts higher in Capricorn Limited English: 6.3 pts higher in Capricorn First Nations: 7.7 pts higher in Karijini

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capricornin Karijini +40 larger in Capricorn gap widening
79 36th pct 39 23rd pct
Median age in Capricornin Karijini +1 yrs older in Capricorn gap narrowing
31 yrs 7th pct 30 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Capricornin Karijini +7.7 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 84th pct
Aged 65+ in Capricornin Karijini +12.8 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.8% 25th pct
Under 15 in Capricornin Karijini even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Capricornin Karijini
— 44.8% 100th pct

Age structure

54.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.7 pts 48.7%
19.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.7 pts 10.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.4 pts 10.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

63.2% Never married +1.7 pts ▸ 64.9%
11.8% Married +15.2 pts ▸ 27.0%
14.5% Divorced ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Separated ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Capricorn Karijini

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capricornin Karijini +3.0 pts higher in Karijini gap narrowing
35.4% 92nd pct 38.5% 94th pct

Country of birth

17.7% Australia +23.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
8.9% England +1.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.6% China +2.7 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.6% New Zealand ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
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

26.6% English +19.6 pts ▸ 46.2%
3.8% Australian +16.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
11.4% Irish ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Chinese +5.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.1% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Filipino ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Capricornin Karijini +10.5 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
15.2% 83rd pct 25.6% 89th pct
Limited English in Capricornin Karijini +6.3 pts higher in Capricorn gap widening
6.3% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

36.7% English only +14.6 pts ▸ 51.3%
5.1% Mandarin +5.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
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 Capricornin Karijini +20.9 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
30.4% 24th pct 51.3% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

30.4% No religion +20.9 pts ▸ 51.3%
43.0% Not stated ◂ +22.5 pts 20.5%
25.3% Christianity +13.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
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 Capricornin Karijini +33.1 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
26.3% 9th pct 59.5% 79th pct
Bachelor+ in Capricornin Karijini +3.7 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
11.8% 38th pct 8.1% 22nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Capricornin Karijini even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.3% Year 12 +33.1 pts ▸ 59.5%
18.4% Year 11 ◂ +10.3 pts 8.1%
15.8% Year 10 ◂ +7.7 pts 8.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

16.7% Certificate III / IV +3.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.0 pts 10.0%
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

13.3% Engineering & related ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Management & commerce +8.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Health +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.0% Society & culture +5.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Capricornin Karijini +$325 higher in Capricorn gap widening
$1,481 98th pct $1,156 89th pct
Household income in Capricornin Karijini +$725 higher in Karijini gap narrowing
$900 10th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Capricornin Karijini
— $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Capricornin Karijini +15.8 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
15.8% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Capricornin Karijini
— 0.0% 0th pct

Personal income distribution

17.1% $650–$1,499 +34.2 pts ▸ 51.4%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 10.8%
5.3% Under $650 +2.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capricornin Karijini +7.6 pts higher in Capricorn
7.6% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Capricornin Karijini even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.4% None +22.4 pts ▸ 71.8%
7.6% One condition ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capricornin Karijini +6.6 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
6.6% 7th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Capricornin Karijini +10.8 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Capricornin Karijini +6.9 pts higher in Karijini gap steady
6.6% 3rd pct 13.5% 11th pct
Defence service in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Capricornin Karijini even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Capricornin Karijini +3 larger in Karijini
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Capricornin Karijini +13 yrs older in Karijini
29 yrs 60th pct 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in Capricornin Karijini +$1,375 higher in Capricorn
$2,500 100th pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Capricornin Karijini
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Capricornin Karijini +0.7 larger in Karijini gap widening
1.0 0th pct 1.7 6th pct
One-parent in Capricornin Karijini
— 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Capricornin Karijini
— 40.0% 91st pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capricornin Karijini +$320 higher in Capricorn
$420 86th pct $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Capricornin Karijini
— $1,192 23rd pct
People / bedroom in Capricornin Karijini +0.60 higher in Karijini gap widening
0.30 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Capricornin Karijini
— 45.0% 90th pct
Owned outright in Capricornin Karijini
— 25.0% 14th pct
Separate houses in Capricornin Karijini
— 15.0% 0th pct
3+ bedrooms in Capricornin Karijini
— 80.0% 51st pct

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Capricornin Karijini +10.0 pts higher in Capricorn
10.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Capricornin Karijini even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Capricornin Karijini even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Capricornin Karijini even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.5% Car (driver) ◂ +13.4 pts 39.1%
20.0% Walked +23.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
10.0% Bus ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capricornin Karijini +9.1 pts higher in Karijini gap narrowing
36.8% 70th pct 45.9% 87th pct
Recent arrivals in Capricornin Karijini
21.4% 88th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Capricornin Karijini +9.5 pts higher in Karijini gap widening
52.6% 27th pct 62.2% 55th pct
Full-time in Capricornin Karijini +2.5 pts higher in Karijini
97.5% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

35.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Mining ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
15.0% Retail trade +2.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.0% Construction ◂ +10.0 pts 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.6 pts 17.4%
7.5% Labourers +14.2 pts ▸ 21.7%
17.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
15.0% Managers +2.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
15.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals +0.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Sales workers +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Capricornin Karijini +0.4 higher in Capricorn
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capricornin Karijini +0.4 more in Capricorn
0.4 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Capricornin Karijini even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capricornin Karijini +26.3 more in Karijini
50.6 82nd pct 76.9 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Capricornin Karijini even
0 3rd pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Capricornin Karijini +0.2 pts higher in Capricorn
2.7% 7th pct 2.5% 4th pct

Compare Capricorn with nearby areas

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Compare Karijini with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capricorn vs Karijini [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50253/capricorn/vs/SAL50726/karijini