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Kanowna vs Kookynie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 107 km apart · Kanowna profile · Kookynie profile

Kanowna Kookynie

Kookynie and Kanowna are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Kookynie is the larger of the two, and residents there earn far more, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,971 compared to $824 in Kanowna. Kookynie also sees far higher typical weekly household incomes ($1,312 versus $474) and a much higher number of people per bedroom, at 1.7 compared to 0.8 in Kanowna.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, grocery store, or health service. Both are considered car-dependent and have no public transport. While they share these traits, residents in Kanowna are noticeably older, with a typical age of 44 compared to 41 in Kookynie.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kanownain Kookynie +87 larger in Kookynie gap widening
12 9th pct 99 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 10
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 99
Median age in Kanownain Kookynie +3 yrs older in Kanowna gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Kanownain Kookynie
5.1% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
9.1% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
3.0% 5th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Age structure

41.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 41.4%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Marital status

0.0% Never married +56.7 pts ▸ 56.7%
50.0% Divorced ◂ +40.7 pts 9.3%
40.0% Married ◂ +4.9 pts 35.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kanowna Kookynie

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

  • 85+ in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 5.4% females
  • 65–69 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 37.5% females; 65–69 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 4.3% females
  • 60–64 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Kookynie: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Kookynie: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Kookynie: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Kookynie: 8.6% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 62.5% females; 40–44 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Kookynie: 11.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kookynie: 9.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Kookynie: 6.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 0–4 in Kanowna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kanownain Kookynie
29.3% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%

Country of birth

58.3% Australia ◂ +8.8 pts 49.5%
0.0% New Zealand +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% England +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Philippines +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

58.3% English ◂ +22.0 pts 36.4%
0.0% Australian +25.3 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Irish +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Chinese +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Dutch +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Scottish +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% German +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Filipino +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kanownain Kookynie
7.1% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
Limited English in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

66.7% English only +5.1 pts ▸ 71.7%
0.0% Tagalog +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
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

No religion in Kanownain Kookynie
42.4% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%

Religious affiliation

0.0% No religion +42.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
33.3% Not stated ◂ +9.1 pts 24.2%
0.0% Christianity +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
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

38.1% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%
3.1% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Kanownain Kookynie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +1.9 pts 38.1%
0.0% Year 10 +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% Year 11 +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Society & culture +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health 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 Kanownain Kookynie +$1,147 higher in Kookynie gap widening
$824 62nd pct $1,971 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $824
  • Second area, 2016: $374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,971
Household income in Kanownain Kookynie +$838 higher in Kookynie
$474 0th pct $1,312 33rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $474
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in Kanownain Kookynie
$1,312 15th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
High earners in Kanownain Kookynie
39.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Under $650 +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kanownain Kookynie
20.2% 14th pct
Mental health in Kanownain Kookynie
5.1% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Mental health +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Asthma +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Diabetes +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Arthritis 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

41.7% None +9.8 pts ▸ 51.5%
33.3% One condition ◂ +15.2 pts 18.2%
0.0% Two conditions +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Kanownain Kookynie
11.3% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Defence service in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kanownain Kookynie
11.3% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kanownain Kookynie +5 larger in Kookynie
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
45 yrs 83rd pct
Median income in Kanownain Kookynie
$900 73rd pct
Household income in Kanownain Kookynie
$1,374 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kanownain Kookynie +0.1 larger in Kookynie
2.0 14th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +58.3 pts 41.7%
0.0% Couples without children +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$412 0th pct
People / bedroom in Kanownain Kookynie +0.90 higher in Kookynie
0.80 43rd pct 1.70 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.70

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +200.0 pts ▸ 200.0%
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

0.0% 1 bedroom +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
8.5% 99th pct
PT stops in Kanownain Kookynie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kanownain Kookynie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% Bus +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kanownain Kookynie
34.3% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
Recent arrivals in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kanownain Kookynie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Kanownain Kookynie
60.8% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.8%
88.1% 100th pct

Industries people work in

150.0% Construction ◂ +144.9 pts 5.1%
0.0% Mining +78.0 pts ▸ 78.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 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% Retail 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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +62.7 pts ▸ 62.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Professionals +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kanownain Kookynie +0.6 higher in Kanowna
0.6 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kanownain Kookynie +0.5 more in Kanowna
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kanownain Kookynie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kanownain Kookynie +63.1 more in Kanowna
83.3 87th pct 20.2 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Kanownain Kookynie even
0 5th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Kanownain Kookynie +0.2 pts higher in Kanowna
3.2% 16th pct 3.0% 12th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kanowna vs Kookynie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50720/kanowna/vs/SAL50777/kookynie