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Karrakatta vs Mount Claremont

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 1.9 km apart · Karrakatta profile · Mount Claremont profile

Karrakatta Mount Claremont

Mount Claremont and Karrakatta are neighbouring areas in Western Australia, but they differ sharply in scale and population. Mount Claremont is a larger residential hub where the typical resident is 45 and typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $2,835. In contrast, Karrakatta is sparsely populated with just 22 people, and its typical household income is much lower at $900. There are also large gaps in education and diversity; Mount Claremont has far more people born overseas (32.4% compared to 0.0%) and far more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (50.7% compared to 0.0%).

Both areas share a high level of accessibility, with over 93% of homes sitting within a 15-minute walk of a "15-minute-city" walkshed. While they are similar in this regard, they differ in how they get around; Karrakatta has far more public transport departures and stops per 1,000 people. Mount Claremont also has far more adults working or looking for work (61.5% compared to 13.6%) and a far higher share of people who have moved in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +4,977 larger in Mount Claremont gap widening
22 15th pct 4,999 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9
  • First area, 2016: 5
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2011: 4,375
  • Second area, 2016: 4,616
  • Second area, 2021: 4,999
Median age in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +12 yrs older in Mount Claremont gap narrowing
33 yrs 11th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 25 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.1 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 0.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.1%
Aged 65+ in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +22.3 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 22.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
Under 15 in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +18.3 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 18.3% 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%
5.4% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Age structure

40.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.8 pts 17.1%
31.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.5 pts 28.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

Marital status

81.8% Never married ◂ +53.7 pts 28.2%
0.0% Married +55.4 pts ▸ 55.4%
36.4% Separated ◂ +34.5 pts 1.9%
0.0% Divorced +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Age & sex structure

Karrakatta Mount Claremont

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

  • 85+ in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Claremont: 1.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 80–84 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Claremont: 1.5% males, 1.8% females
  • 75–79 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Claremont: 1.9% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Claremont: 2.6% males, 3.1% females
  • 65–69 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Claremont: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 60–64 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Claremont: 2.8% males, 3.9% females
  • 55–59 in Karrakatta: 43.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mount Claremont: 3.0% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mount Claremont: 3.8% males, 4.2% females
  • 45–49 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Claremont: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Claremont: 2.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Claremont: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mount Claremont: 1.9% males, 1.8% females
  • 25–29 in Karrakatta: 56.3% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mount Claremont: 1.9% males, 1.3% females
  • 20–24 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Claremont: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mount Claremont: 4.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 10–14 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Claremont: 4.6% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Claremont: 3.4% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Karrakatta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Claremont: 2.2% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +32.4 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 32.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +63.4 pts ▸ 63.4%
0.0% England +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% South Africa +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% China +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% India +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% English +40.3 pts ▸ 40.3%
0.0% Australian +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Scottish +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Irish +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Chinese +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Italian +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% German +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Indian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Dutch +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Greek +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

Other language in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +14.1 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 14.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
Limited English in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +1.0 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

27.3% English only +54.2 pts ▸ 81.5%
0.0% Mandarin +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Cantonese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +37.9 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 37.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%

Religious affiliation

81.8% Not stated ◂ +76.0 pts 5.8%
18.2% Christianity +33.9 pts ▸ 52.1%
0.0% No religion +37.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% Buddhism +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +66.0 pts higher in Mount Claremont
13.6% 0th pct 79.6% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 74.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.6%
Bachelor+ in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +50.7 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 50.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.7%
4.38 55th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +4 more in Mount Claremont
22 87th pct 26 88th pct
Avg size in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +15 larger in Mount Claremont
687 89th pct 702 90th pct
ICSEA in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +5 higher in Karrakatta
1,162 100th pct 1,158 100th pct

Highest year of school

13.6% Year 12 +66.0 pts ▸ 79.6%
0.0% Year 10 +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Year 11 +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +43.0 pts ▸ 43.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
15.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.1 pts 12.7%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
15.8% Health +0.8 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Society & culture +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Education +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Creative arts +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +$631 higher in Karrakatta gap narrowing
$1,625 100th pct $994 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,750
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $722
  • Second area, 2016: $814
  • Second area, 2021: $994
Household income in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +$1,935 higher in Mount Claremont
$900 10th pct $2,835 94th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $1,826
  • Second area, 2016: $2,138
  • Second area, 2021: $2,835
$4,046 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,647
  • Second area, 2016: $3,292
  • Second area, 2021: $4,046
High earners in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +10.4 pts higher in Mount Claremont
18.2% 87th pct 28.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
45.2% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
18.2% $1,500–$2,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 18.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +1.6 pts higher in Karrakatta
27.3% 42nd pct 25.7% 34th pct
Mental health in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +7.8 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 47th pct
Needs assistance in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +3.7 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.6% Cancer ◂ +10.3 pts 3.3%
0.0% Mental health +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Arthritis +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Other condition +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Lung condition +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +67.7 pts ▸ 67.7%
18.2% One condition +0.3 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Three or more +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +27.7 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 27.7% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Unpaid carers in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +9.1 pts higher in Karrakatta
22.7% 94th pct 13.6% 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid child care in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +31.4 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 31.4% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.4%
Defence service in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +9.0 pts higher in Karrakatta
12.0% 100th pct 3.0% 56th pct
Housework 15h+ in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +22.4 pts higher in Mount Claremont
0.0% 0th pct 22.4% 40th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +7 larger in Mount Claremont
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +23 yrs older in Karrakatta
50 yrs 87th pct 27 yrs 54th pct
Median income in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +$174 higher in Mount Claremont
$350 12th pct $524 36th pct
Household income in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +$475 higher in Mount Claremont
$900 14th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.7 larger in Mount Claremont
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
9.7% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
24.1% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +$370 higher in Mount Claremont
$50 0th pct $420 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: $50
  • Second area, 2011: $375
  • Second area, 2016: $475
  • Second area, 2021: $420
$3,033 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,780
  • Second area, 2016: $3,000
  • Second area, 2021: $3,033
People / bedroom in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.20 higher in Karrakatta
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
16.3% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
42.4% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%
77.7% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 83.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.7%
81.4% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.4%

Transport & Vehicles

4.5% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
14.4% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%
7.4% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
PT stops in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +35 more in Mount Claremont
8 78th pct 43 87th pct
Stops/1k in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +355.03 more in Karrakatta
363.64 100th pct 8.60 87th pct
Departures/1k in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +138,106.0 more in Karrakatta
139,590.9 100th pct 1,484.9 89th pct
PT routes in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +2 more in Karrakatta
4 82nd pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +3 longer in Karrakatta
8 43rd pct 5 32nd pct
Drive to city in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +4 longer in Mount Claremont
9 4th pct 13 9th pct
Reach 30 min in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +26,775 more in Karrakatta
26,775 80th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +97,304 more in Karrakatta
132,700 86th pct 35,396 59th pct
Transit to city in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +18 longer in Mount Claremont
30 8th pct 48 32nd pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +56.1 pts ▸ 56.1%
0.0% Worked at home +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Bus +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Train +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Bicycle +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Walked +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +24.2 pts higher in Mount Claremont
13.6% 8th pct 37.9% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
6.8% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Jobs & Industry

3.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +47.9 pts higher in Mount Claremont
13.6% 0th pct 61.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%
54.7% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.7%

Industries people work in

100.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +95.5 pts 4.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Professional & technical +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Education & training +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Mining +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Retail trade +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Construction +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Finance & insurance +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Rental & real estate +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Professionals +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Managers +20.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Sales workers +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +1.2 higher in Mount Claremont
4.3 79th pct 5.5 86th pct
Types ≤15 min in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.8 more in Mount Claremont
5.2 84th pct 6.0 88th pct
15-min city in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.9 pts higher in Mount Claremont
93.4% 96th pct 94.4% 97th pct
Walk to shops in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +3.3 pts higher in Karrakatta
3.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +1.8 pts higher in Mount Claremont
96.7% 89th pct 98.6% 95th pct
Walk to school in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +8.5 pts higher in Karrakatta
98.4% 99th pct 89.8% 92nd pct
Walk to a park in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +0.4 pts higher in Karrakatta
100.0% 100th pct 99.6% 88th pct
Walk to health in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +40.5 pts higher in Karrakatta
83.6% 95th pct 43.1% 82nd pct
Amenities/1k in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +390.5 more in Karrakatta
409.1 100th pct 18.6 60th pct
Intersections/km² in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +15 higher in Karrakatta
161 89th pct 145 88th pct
Mean slope in Karrakattain Mount Claremont +1.5 pts higher in Karrakatta
8.1% 71st pct 6.6% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Karrakatta vs Mount Claremont [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50733/karrakatta/vs/SAL51008/mount-claremont