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Emu Flat vs Kambalda East

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 75 km apart · Emu Flat profile · Kambalda East profile

Emu Flat Kambalda East

Emu Flat (WA) is a sparsely populated area with only 8 residents, while Kambalda East is larger with 802 people. There are stark differences in how people get around and access services. Kambalda East is somewhat walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 91.1% near groceries, whereas Emu Flat (WA) is car-dependent and has no such amenities within walking distance. The typical resident in Emu Flat (WA) is noticeably older at 40, compared to 34 in Kambalda East.

Both areas are equally limited when it comes to healthcare, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. While Kambalda East has more public transport stops and routes, the typical weekly personal income is a little higher in Emu Flat (WA), where it is $1,125 compared to $922 in Kambalda East.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +794 larger in Kambalda East gap steady
8 6th pct 802 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2011: 857
  • Second area, 2016: 750
  • Second area, 2021: 802
Median age in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +6 yrs older in Emu Flat gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
3.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
9.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
20.7% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
22.6% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%

Age structure

62.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.8 pts 25.7%
37.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.9 pts 29.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Marital status

75.0% Never married ◂ +27.8 pts 47.2%
37.5% Married ◂ +1.8 pts 35.7%
0.0% Divorced +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Separated +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Widowed +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Age & sex structure

Emu Flat Kambalda East

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

  • 85+ in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kambalda East: 0.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kambalda East: 0.5% males, 0.6% females
  • 75–79 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kambalda East: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kambalda East: 1.5% males, 0.4% females
  • 65–69 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Kambalda East: 2.3% males, 1.7% females
  • 60–64 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Kambalda East: 4.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Kambalda East: 4.4% males, 1.5% females
  • 50–54 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Kambalda East: 5.1% males, 2.7% females
  • 45–49 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Kambalda East: 2.6% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Kambalda East: 3.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Kambalda East: 4.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kambalda East: 5.5% males, 5.0% females
  • 25–29 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 25–29 in Kambalda East: 3.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kambalda East: 2.8% males, 3.7% females
  • 15–19 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Kambalda East: 2.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 10–14 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Kambalda East: 2.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Kambalda East: 4.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Kambalda East: 5.8% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Country of birth

62.5% South Africa ◂ +62.0 pts 0.5%
50.0% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 49.3%
0.0% New Zealand +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% England +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Philippines +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

62.5% English ◂ +36.7 pts 25.8%
50.0% Australian ◂ +19.6 pts 30.4%
50.0% Irish ◂ +46.6 pts 3.4%
0.0% Scottish +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% German +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Filipino +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

4.1% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Limited English in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
0.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

125.0% English only ◂ +64.4 pts 60.6%
0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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%

Religion

40.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +28.7 pts 21.3%
0.0% No religion +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.5% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 35.9%
0.0% Islam +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

23.3% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
3.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Schools/1k kids in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
6.02 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +2 more in Kambalda East
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
206 38th pct
865 10th pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 12 ◂ +39.2 pts 23.3%
0.0% Year 10 +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Highest qualification level

83.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +79.0 pts 4.3%
83.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +55.3 pts 28.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

66.7% Engineering & related ◂ +51.0 pts 15.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Society & culture +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Health +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Education +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +$203 higher in Emu Flat gap narrowing
$1,125 88th pct $922 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $882
  • Second area, 2021: $922
Household income in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
$1,839 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2011: $1,853
  • Second area, 2016: $1,952
  • Second area, 2021: $1,839
$2,356 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,053
  • Second area, 2016: $2,129
  • Second area, 2021: $2,356
16.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
High-income homes in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
19.2% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

Personal income distribution

75.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +57.1 pts 17.9%
0.0% Under $650 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
20.8% 16th pct
7.4% 42nd pct
Needs assistance in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
3.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

50.0% Mental health ◂ +42.6 pts 7.4%
37.5% Asthma ◂ +30.4 pts 7.1%
0.0% Arthritis +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Other condition +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Diabetes +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Lung condition +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Heart disease +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Cancer +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +19.9 pts 42.6%
62.5% One condition ◂ +48.2 pts 14.3%
0.0% Two conditions +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

8.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
4.1% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Unpaid child care in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
23.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
Defence service in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
2.4% 45th pct
15.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +24 larger in Kambalda East
0 0th pct 24 71st pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
40.0% 50th pct
$450 25th pct
Household income in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
$1,625 47th pct
Indigenous language in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
12.5% 82nd pct

Family & Households

2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
10.4% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%
36.1% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$170 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $180
  • Second area, 2016: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $170
$900 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,200
  • Second area, 2016: $953
  • Second area, 2021: $900
People / bedroom in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
0.70 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
30.6% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
27.4% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
Separate houses in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
92.2% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.2%
78.5% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.5%

Transport & Vehicles

3.2% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
2.3% 5th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
4.2% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
PT stops in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +2 more in Kambalda East
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +2.49 more in Kambalda East
0.00 0th pct 2.49 67th pct
Departures/1k in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +8.7 more in Kambalda East
0.0 0th pct 8.7 58th pct
PT routes in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +2 more in Kambalda East
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
37 72nd pct

How people get to work

72.7% Car (driver) ◂ +6.1 pts 66.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Bus +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Worked at home +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Walked +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

28.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
Recent arrivals in Emu Flatin Kambalda East
8.4% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%

Jobs & Industry

5.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
43.9% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.9%
69.7% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.7%

Industries people work in

81.8% Mining ◂ +33.9 pts 47.9%
45.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +42.0 pts 3.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Education & training +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Retail trade +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Construction +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Other services +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Rental & real estate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
27.3% Managers ◂ +23.8 pts 3.4%
27.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.7 pts 19.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Labourers +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Professionals +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Sales workers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +4.8 higher in Kambalda East
0.0 0th pct 4.8 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +4.7 more in Kambalda East
0.0 0th pct 4.7 81st pct
15-min city in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +87.7 pts higher in Kambalda East
0.0% 0th pct 87.7% 93rd pct
Walk to shops in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +91.1 pts higher in Kambalda East
0.0% 0th pct 91.1% 95th pct
Walk to transit in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +84.3 pts higher in Kambalda East
0.0% 0th pct 84.3% 83rd pct
Walk to school in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +95.5 pts higher in Kambalda East
0.0% 0th pct 95.5% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +97.5 pts higher in Kambalda East
0.0% 0th pct 97.5% 85th pct
Walk to health in Emu Flatin Kambalda East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +361.3 more in Emu Flat
375.0 99th pct 13.7 50th pct
Intersections/km² in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +1 higher in Kambalda East
0 3rd pct 1 54th pct
Mean slope in Emu Flatin Kambalda East +2.6 pts higher in Emu Flat
8.4% 73rd pct 5.9% 52nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emu Flat vs Kambalda East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50485/emu-flat/vs/SAL50717/kambalda-east