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Karakin vs Mimegarra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Karakin profile · Mimegarra profile

Karakin Mimegarra

Karakin and Mimegarra are two rural Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Karakin has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 60, and its typical weekly household income is much lower at $919. In contrast, Mimegarra is sparsely populated and has a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $2,750. Homes in Mimegarra are also more crowded, with 3.8 people per home compared to 2.1 in Karakin.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and lack basic amenities like schools or shops within walking distance. The gap between the two in terms of typical income and mortgage payments has widened over time. While Karakin has a population of 239, Mimegarra is largely non-residential with only 11 people.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Karakin Household income: $1,831 higher in Mimegarra Family income: $1,779 higher in Mimegarra Mortgage: $1,459 higher in Mimegarra Population: 228 larger in Karakin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Karakinin Mimegarra +228 larger in Karakin gap steady
239 57th pct 11 8th pct
Median age in Karakinin Mimegarra +18 yrs older in Karakin gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Karakinin Mimegarra
1.7% 47th pct —
Aged 65+ in Karakinin Mimegarra
41.0% 97th pct —
Under 15 in Karakinin Mimegarra
12.1% 23rd pct —
De facto in Karakinin Mimegarra
9.6% 29th pct —

Age structure

10.0% Young adults (25–44) +62.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
41.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
32.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.9 pts 27.3%
12.1% Children (0–14) +15.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
7.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.2% Married +38.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.8% Never married ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
11.0% Divorced ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Widowed ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Karakin Mimegarra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Karakinin Mimegarra
23.8% 83rd pct —

Country of birth

68.2% Australia +31.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.6% England ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% South Africa ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnam ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

34.7% Australian +65.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.0% English ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
11.3% Irish ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.5% Scottish ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% German ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Italian ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Karakinin Mimegarra
4.6% 58th pct —
Limited English in Karakinin Mimegarra
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

89.1% English only +10.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Karakinin Mimegarra
50.2% 79th pct —

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +48.6 pts ▸ 90.9%
50.2% No religion ◂ +13.8 pts 36.4%
7.5% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
1.7% Islam ◂ +1.7 pts 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 Karakinin Mimegarra
41.4% 41st pct —
Bachelor+ in Karakinin Mimegarra
9.6% 28th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.4% Year 12 +38.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
34.8% Year 10 ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
7.6% Year 11 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Karakinin Mimegarra +$525 higher in Mimegarra gap widening
$599 25th pct $1,124 88th pct
Household income in Karakinin Mimegarra +$1,831 higher in Mimegarra
$919 10th pct $2,750 93rd pct
Family income in Karakinin Mimegarra +$1,779 higher in Mimegarra
$971 6th pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Karakinin Mimegarra
9.1% 56th pct —
High-income homes in Karakinin Mimegarra
10.8% 33rd pct —

Household income distribution

39.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
14.7% Under $650 ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
12.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.4% Under $650 ◂ +48.4 pts 0.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
29.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Karakinin Mimegarra
33.5% 72nd pct —
Mental health in Karakinin Mimegarra
8.4% 52nd pct —
Needs assistance in Karakinin Mimegarra
4.6% 50th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

13.0% Arthritis ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
9.6% Diabetes ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% Mental health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.5% None +16.2 pts ▸ 72.7%
21.8% One condition ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Two conditions ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Karakinin Mimegarra
22.8% 70th pct —
Unpaid carers in Karakinin Mimegarra
12.3% 45th pct —
Unpaid child care in Karakinin Mimegarra
16.4% 15th pct —
Defence service in Karakinin Mimegarra
2.3% 44th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Karakinin Mimegarra
31.1% 82nd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Karakinin Mimegarra +4 larger in Karakin
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Karakinin Mimegarra
33 yrs 71st pct —
Median income in Karakinin Mimegarra
$449 25th pct —
Household income in Karakinin Mimegarra
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Karakinin Mimegarra +1.7 larger in Mimegarra gap steady
2.1 19th pct 3.8 100th pct
One-parent in Karakinin Mimegarra
2.4% 16th pct —
Living alone in Karakinin Mimegarra
29.4% 70th pct —

Family composition

43.5% Couples with children +20.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
52.9% Couples without children ◂ +25.7 pts 27.3%
2.4% One-parent families ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Other families ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

52.9% 2 people ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
29.4% 1 person ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
9.8% 3 people ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% 5 people ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% 4 people ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Karakinin Mimegarra +$103 higher in Mimegarra
$220 31st pct $323 64th pct
Mortgage in Karakinin Mimegarra +$1,459 higher in Mimegarra
$1,488 41st pct $2,947 92nd pct
People / bedroom in Karakinin Mimegarra +0.50 higher in Mimegarra
0.60 7th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Karakinin Mimegarra
9.8% 26th pct —
Owned outright in Karakinin Mimegarra
60.8% 91st pct —
Separate houses in Karakinin Mimegarra
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Karakinin Mimegarra
90.2% 79th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

60.8% Owned outright +22.5 pts ▸ 83.3%
27.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Rented ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

102.9% Separate house ◂ +2.9 pts 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

40.2% 4 bedrooms +43.1 pts ▸ 83.3%
40.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% 5 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Karakinin Mimegarra
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Karakinin Mimegarra
16.3% 49th pct —
PT commute in Karakinin Mimegarra
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Karakinin Mimegarra +19 longer in Mimegarra
92 64th pct 111 75th pct

How people get to work

53.5% Car (driver) ◂ +3.5 pts 50.0%
16.3% Worked at home ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.0% 2 vehicles +39.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
33.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% 4 or more ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Karakinin Mimegarra
22.9% 23rd pct —
Recent arrivals in Karakinin Mimegarra
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Karakinin Mimegarra
3.3% 46th pct —
Participation in Karakinin Mimegarra
42.0% 11th pct —
Full-time in Karakinin Mimegarra
57.0% 43rd pct —

Industries people work in

11.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +38.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
4.7% Education & training +25.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
22.1% Mining ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
17.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
16.3% Construction ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Professional & technical ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other services ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Retail trade ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.6% Managers +11.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
16.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
12.8% Labourers ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Community & personal service ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.3% Professionals ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Karakinin Mimegarra +177.6 more in Mimegarra
4.2 27th pct 181.8 91st pct
Intersections/km² in Karakinin Mimegarra even
0 29th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Karakinin Mimegarra +1.2 pts higher in Mimegarra
4.5% 35th pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Karakin vs Mimegarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50722/karakin/vs/SAL50958/mimegarra