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Jolimont vs Karrakatta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Jolimont profile · Karrakatta profile

Jolimont Karrakatta

Jolimont and Karrakatta are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Jolimont is a well-populated area where residents are far older, with a typical age of 52 compared to 33 in Karrakatta. It is also much more diverse and highly educated; 31.6% of people were born overseas and 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, while Karrakatta has 0.0% for both. Jolimont is a walker's paradise, with everyone living within a 15 minute walk of groceries, whereas Karrakatta is only somewhat walkable and just 3.3% of homes are near shops.

Both areas share a similar proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week and have the same number of public transport routes. They also both have every home within a 15 minute walk of a park. Outside of these similarities, the two areas differ across most measures, from the typical weekly rent—which is far higher in Jolimont at $300—to the typical weekly personal income, which is far higher in Karrakatta at $1,625.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Jolimontin Karrakatta +1,457 larger in Jolimont gap widening
1,479 75th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,200
  • First area, 2016: 1,402
  • First area, 2021: 1,479
  • Second area, 2011: 9
  • Second area, 2016: 5
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in Jolimontin Karrakatta +19 yrs older in Jolimont gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 25 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Jolimontin Karrakatta +0.6 pts higher in Jolimont
0.6% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Jolimontin Karrakatta +39.9 pts higher in Jolimont
39.9% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 41.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Jolimontin Karrakatta +9.4 pts higher in Jolimont
9.4% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
9.2% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%

Age structure

24.1% Young adults (25–44) +16.8 pts ▸ 40.9%
39.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +39.9 pts 0.0%
17.7% Older adults (45–64) +14.1 pts ▸ 31.8%
9.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

31.5% Never married +50.3 pts ▸ 81.8%
45.2% Married ◂ +45.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Separated +33.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
12.2% Widowed ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Divorced ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Jolimont Karrakatta

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

  • 85+ in Jolimont: 3.6% males, 6.8% females; 85+ in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Jolimont: 3.4% males, 4.4% females; 80–84 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Jolimont: 2.8% males, 4.6% females; 75–79 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Jolimont: 3.2% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Jolimont: 2.7% males, 3.6% females; 65–69 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Jolimont: 1.7% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Jolimont: 1.6% males, 2.3% females; 55–59 in Karrakatta: 43.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Jolimont: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Jolimont: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 45–49 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Jolimont: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Jolimont: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 35–39 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Jolimont: 2.7% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Jolimont: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 25–29 in Karrakatta: 56.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Jolimont: 1.9% males, 4.2% females; 20–24 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Jolimont: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 15–19 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Jolimont: 2.2% males, 1.3% females; 10–14 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Jolimont: 1.7% males, 1.1% females; 5–9 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Jolimont: 1.6% males, 1.3% females; 0–4 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Jolimontin Karrakatta +31.6 pts higher in Jolimont
31.6% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.0%
  • First area, 2016: 33.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

64.6% Australia ◂ +64.6 pts 0.0%
6.8% England ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% China ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% India ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.3% English ◂ +43.3 pts 0.0%
32.2% Australian ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%
12.5% Irish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.0% Scottish ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Chinese ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Italian ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% German ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Indian ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Jolimontin Karrakatta +16.2 pts higher in Jolimont
16.2% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Jolimontin Karrakatta +1.3 pts higher in Jolimont
1.3% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

79.4% English only ◂ +52.2 pts 27.3%
2.9% Mandarin ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Cantonese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Jolimontin Karrakatta +43.2 pts higher in Jolimont
43.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

6.0% Not stated +75.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
43.9% Christianity ◂ +25.7 pts 18.2%
43.2% No religion ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Buddhism ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Hinduism ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Judaism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Jolimontin Karrakatta +60.6 pts higher in Jolimont
74.3% 94th pct 13.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.4%
  • First area, 2016: 69.2%
  • First area, 2021: 74.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Bachelor+ in Jolimontin Karrakatta +42.8 pts higher in Jolimont
42.8% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Jolimontin Karrakatta
14.39 82nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Jolimontin Karrakatta +2 more in Jolimont
24 87th pct 22 87th pct
Avg size in Jolimontin Karrakatta +5 larger in Karrakatta
682 89th pct 687 89th pct
ICSEA in Jolimontin Karrakatta +11 higher in Karrakatta
1,151 100th pct 1,162 100th pct

Highest year of school

74.3% Year 12 ◂ +60.6 pts 13.6%
12.1% Year 10 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Year 11 ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
11.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.3% Health ◂ +0.5 pts 15.8%
12.9% Society & culture ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
10.3% Education ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.6% Engineering & related ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.4% Creative arts ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% Architecture & building ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Information technology ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Jolimontin Karrakatta +$725 higher in Karrakatta gap narrowing
$900 73rd pct $1,625 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $726
  • First area, 2016: $831
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $1,750
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Household income in Jolimontin Karrakatta +$445 higher in Jolimont
$1,345 36th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $998
  • First area, 2016: $1,185
  • First area, 2021: $1,345
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Jolimontin Karrakatta
$2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,471
  • First area, 2016: $1,958
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
High earners in Jolimontin Karrakatta +0.1 pts higher in Jolimont
18.3% 87th pct 18.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
High-income homes in Jolimontin Karrakatta
18.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%

Personal income distribution

35.0% Under $650 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
19.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 18.2%
9.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Jolimontin Karrakatta +8.1 pts higher in Jolimont
35.4% 79th pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Jolimontin Karrakatta +9.1 pts higher in Jolimont
9.1% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Jolimontin Karrakatta +9.5 pts higher in Jolimont
9.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Cancer +8.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.8% Arthritis ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Other condition ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Mental health ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Asthma ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Heart disease ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Diabetes ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Dementia ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Lung condition ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.3% None ◂ +59.3 pts 0.0%
23.7% One condition ◂ +5.5 pts 18.2%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Jolimontin Karrakatta +21.8 pts higher in Jolimont
21.8% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 21.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Jolimontin Karrakatta +13.6 pts higher in Karrakatta
9.1% 20th pct 22.7% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Unpaid child care in Jolimontin Karrakatta +19.3 pts higher in Jolimont
19.3% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Jolimontin Karrakatta +8.0 pts higher in Karrakatta
4.0% 72nd pct 12.0% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Jolimontin Karrakatta +17.2 pts higher in Jolimont
17.2% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Jolimontin Karrakatta +9 larger in Jolimont
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Jolimontin Karrakatta +25 yrs older in Karrakatta
25 yrs 46th pct 50 yrs 87th pct
Median income in Jolimontin Karrakatta +$187 higher in Jolimont
$537 37th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Jolimontin Karrakatta +$350 higher in Karrakatta
$550 3rd pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Jolimontin Karrakatta +0.2 larger in Karrakatta
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
8.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
49.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 49.2%
  • First area, 2021: 49.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Jolimontin Karrakatta +$250 higher in Jolimont
$300 57th pct $50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $310
  • First area, 2016: $340
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $50
$2,178 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,975
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,178
People / bedroom in Jolimontin Karrakatta +0.20 higher in Karrakatta
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
33.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 33.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.4%
Owned outright in Jolimontin Karrakatta
28.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
Separate houses in Jolimontin Karrakatta
27.3% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.3%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
31.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%

Transport & Vehicles

10.5% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
Work from home in Jolimontin Karrakatta
10.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
9.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
PT stops in Jolimontin Karrakatta +2 more in Jolimont
10 80th pct 8 78th pct
Stops/1k in Jolimontin Karrakatta +356.88 more in Karrakatta
6.76 85th pct 363.64 100th pct
Departures/1k in Jolimontin Karrakatta +138,231.2 more in Karrakatta
1,359.7 88th pct 139,590.9 100th pct
PT routes in Jolimontin Karrakatta even
4 82nd pct 4 82nd pct
Stop walk in Jolimontin Karrakatta +4 longer in Karrakatta
4 29th pct 8 43rd pct
Drive to city in Jolimontin Karrakatta +1 longer in Karrakatta
8 3rd pct 9 4th pct
Reach 30 min in Jolimontin Karrakatta +9,248 more in Karrakatta
17,527 71st pct 26,775 80th pct
Reach 45 min in Jolimontin Karrakatta +54,285 more in Karrakatta
78,415 74th pct 132,700 86th pct
Transit to city in Jolimontin Karrakatta +5 longer in Jolimont
35 12th pct 30 8th pct

How people get to work

52.7% Car (driver) ◂ +52.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Worked at home ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Train ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Walked ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Bus ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% Bicycle ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Jolimontin Karrakatta +37.3 pts higher in Jolimont
50.9% 91st pct 13.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.7%
  • First area, 2016: 44.7%
  • First area, 2021: 50.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Recent arrivals in Jolimontin Karrakatta
18.2% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%

Jobs & Industry

5.4% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
Participation in Jolimontin Karrakatta +38.3 pts higher in Jolimont
51.9% 25th pct 13.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.3%
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
57.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.3%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 57.2%

Industries people work in

4.4% Public administration & safety +95.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Professional & technical ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
12.1% Education & training ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
8.2% Retail trade ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.5% Construction ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Mining ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Manufacturing ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Other services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

41.0% Professionals ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
13.1% Managers ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.1% Labourers ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
9.0% Community & personal service ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Sales workers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Jolimontin Karrakatta +4.0 higher in Jolimont
8.4 99th pct 4.3 79th pct
Types ≤15 min in Jolimontin Karrakatta +2.5 more in Jolimont
7.7 98th pct 5.2 84th pct
15-min city in Jolimontin Karrakatta +6.6 pts higher in Jolimont
100.0% 100th pct 93.4% 96th pct
Walk to shops in Jolimontin Karrakatta +96.7 pts higher in Jolimont
100.0% 100th pct 3.3% 60th pct
Walk to transit in Jolimontin Karrakatta +3.3 pts higher in Jolimont
100.0% 100th pct 96.7% 89th pct
Walk to school in Jolimontin Karrakatta +1.6 pts higher in Jolimont
100.0% 100th pct 98.4% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Jolimontin Karrakatta even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Jolimontin Karrakatta +16.4 pts higher in Jolimont
100.0% 100th pct 83.6% 95th pct
Amenities/1k in Jolimontin Karrakatta +385.4 more in Karrakatta
23.7 66th pct 409.1 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Jolimontin Karrakatta +401 higher in Jolimont
561 100th pct 161 89th pct
Mean slope in Jolimontin Karrakatta +2.2 pts higher in Karrakatta
5.9% 53rd pct 8.1% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jolimont vs Karrakatta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50700/jolimont/vs/SAL50733/karrakatta