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Karramindie vs South Boulder

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Karramindie profile · South Boulder profile

Karramindie South Boulder

South Boulder and Karramindie are two very different nearby areas. South Boulder is a more populated centre with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 22.1%, while Karramindie is sparsely populated with no First Nations residents. There is a stark contrast in qualifications and income; 24.2% of adults in Karramindie hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 3.0% in South Boulder. This is reflected in typical personal incomes, which are far higher in Karramindie at $2,333 a week, whereas South Boulder's typical household income is far higher at $1,848.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who identify as having no religion, with South Boulder at 38.0% and Karramindie at 27.3%. While South Boulder is somewhat walkable with more public transport and parks, Karramindie is car-dependent. The two areas have diverged in recent years, as the gap in the proportion of people who moved in the last five years has widened, with Karramindie now far higher at 45.5%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Karramindiein South Boulder +1,473 larger in South Boulder gap steady
33 20th pct 1,506 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 33
  • Second area, 2011: 1,463
  • Second area, 2016: 1,375
  • Second area, 2021: 1,506
Median age in Karramindiein South Boulder +3 yrs older in Karramindie
38 yrs 23rd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Karramindiein South Boulder +22.1 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 22.1% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
Aged 65+ in Karramindiein South Boulder +8.0 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 8.0% 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
Under 15 in Karramindiein South Boulder +17.0 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 17.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
— 22.2% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Age structure

51.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.2 pts 31.3%
21.2% Older adults (45–64) +7.5 pts ▸ 28.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Marital status

42.4% Never married +5.9 pts ▸ 48.4%
24.2% Married +9.9 pts ▸ 34.1%
15.2% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 7.0%
0.0% Separated +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Widowed +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Karramindie South Boulder

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

  • 85+ in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in South Boulder: 0.0% males, 0.3% females
  • 80–84 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in South Boulder: 0.3% males, 0.5% females
  • 75–79 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in South Boulder: 0.6% males, 0.5% females
  • 70–74 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in South Boulder: 2.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 65–69 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in South Boulder: 2.0% males, 1.1% females
  • 60–64 in Karramindie: 12.5% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in South Boulder: 3.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in Karramindie: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in South Boulder: 3.6% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in South Boulder: 3.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in South Boulder: 5.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 40–44 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in South Boulder: 5.1% males, 1.8% females
  • 35–39 in Karramindie: 37.5% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in South Boulder: 4.3% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Karramindie: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in South Boulder: 5.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in South Boulder: 4.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in South Boulder: 4.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in South Boulder: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in South Boulder: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 5–9 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in South Boulder: 3.3% males, 2.1% females
  • 0–4 in Karramindie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in South Boulder: 2.4% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Karramindiein South Boulder +19.0 pts higher in Karramindie
33.3% 91st pct 14.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Country of birth

24.2% Australia +44.3 pts ▸ 68.5%
24.2% New Zealand ◂ +17.3 pts 7.0%
0.0% England +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% South Africa +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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

12.1% Australian +15.2 pts ▸ 27.4%
24.2% English +1.1 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Scottish +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Irish +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Karramindiein South Boulder +7.6 pts higher in Karramindie
12.1% 79th pct 4.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Limited English in Karramindiein South Boulder +0.3 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

48.5% English only +13.6 pts ▸ 62.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
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 Karramindiein South Boulder +10.8 pts higher in South Boulder
27.3% 18th pct 38.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%

Religious affiliation

39.4% Not stated ◂ +4.5 pts 34.9%
27.3% No religion +10.8 pts ▸ 38.0%
18.2% Christianity +7.2 pts ▸ 25.4%
15.2% Buddhism ◂ +14.7 pts 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Karramindiein South Boulder +14.4 pts higher in Karramindie
39.4% 35th pct 25.0% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Bachelor+ in Karramindiein South Boulder +21.2 pts higher in Karramindie
24.2% 76th pct 3.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Karramindiein South Boulder +8 more in South Boulder
1 43rd pct 9 78th pct
Avg size in Karramindiein South Boulder +255 larger in South Boulder
59 18th pct 314 50th pct
ICSEA in Karramindiein South Boulder +168 higher in South Boulder
753 3rd pct 921 14th pct

Highest year of school

39.4% Year 12 ◂ +14.4 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 10 +36.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Year 11 +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +11.0 pts ▸ 39.6%
38.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +33.7 pts 4.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
19.0% Health ◂ +14.6 pts 4.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Society & culture +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Education +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Karramindiein South Boulder +$1,424 higher in Karramindie
$2,333 100th pct $909 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,333
  • Second area, 2011: $739
  • Second area, 2016: $784
  • Second area, 2021: $909
Household income in Karramindiein South Boulder +$1,623 higher in South Boulder
$225 0th pct $1,848 68th pct
  • First area, 2021: $225
  • Second area, 2011: $1,527
  • Second area, 2016: $1,601
  • Second area, 2021: $1,848
— $2,250 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,779
  • Second area, 2016: $1,909
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
High earners in Karramindiein South Boulder +31.9 pts higher in Karramindie
42.4% 100th pct 10.6% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%
High-income homes in Karramindiein South Boulder
— 18.5% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%

Personal income distribution

42.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.9 pts 15.5%
0.0% Under $650 +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Karramindiein South Boulder +5.4 pts higher in South Boulder
15.2% 7th pct 20.5% 15th pct
Mental health in Karramindiein South Boulder +7.0 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Karramindiein South Boulder +3.6 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.1% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 4.4%
0.0% Mental health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Arthritis +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Cancer +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.5% None ◂ +7.2 pts 44.3%
9.1% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Two conditions +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Karramindiein South Boulder +4.4 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Unpaid carers in Karramindiein South Boulder +5.8 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Unpaid child care in Karramindiein South Boulder +17.1 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 17.1% 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Defence service in Karramindiein South Boulder +1.4 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 36th pct
Housework 15h+ in Karramindiein South Boulder +12.7 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 12.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Karramindiein South Boulder +333 larger in South Boulder
0 0th pct 333 86th pct
Median age in Karramindiein South Boulder +26 yrs older in Karramindie
58 yrs 93rd pct 32 yrs 69th pct
— 17.2% 8th pct
— 21.1% 87th pct
Median income in Karramindiein South Boulder +$2,720 higher in Karramindie
$3,250 100th pct $530 36th pct
— $1,875 57th pct
Indigenous language in Karramindiein South Boulder
— 3.3% 45th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Karramindiein South Boulder +1.4 larger in South Boulder
1.0 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 23.8% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
— 33.5% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%

Housing & Dwellings

— $300 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $210
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $300
— $1,250 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,404
  • Second area, 2016: $1,400
  • Second area, 2021: $1,250
People / bedroom in Karramindiein South Boulder +0.20 higher in Karramindie
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 28.0% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
— 27.3% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
— 91.9% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 88.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.9%
— 77.0% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 4.1% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
— 1.6% 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
— 2.7% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
PT stops in Karramindiein South Boulder +9 more in South Boulder
0 0th pct 9 79th pct
Stops/1k in Karramindiein South Boulder +5.98 more in South Boulder
0.00 0th pct 5.98 81st pct
Departures/1k in Karramindiein South Boulder +376.5 more in South Boulder
0.0 0th pct 376.5 76th pct
PT routes in Karramindiein South Boulder +2 more in South Boulder
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 27 64th pct

How people get to work

21.1% Car (driver) +47.3 pts ▸ 68.4%
42.1% Bus ◂ +39.4 pts 2.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Walked +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Worked at home +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Karramindiein South Boulder +16.5 pts higher in Karramindie
45.5% 87th pct 28.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
— 10.6% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.8% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Participation in Karramindiein South Boulder +10.7 pts higher in Karramindie
57.6% 40th pct 46.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2021: 57.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%
— 71.2% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.2%

Industries people work in

100.0% Mining ◂ +73.6 pts 26.4%
0.0% Retail trade +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Construction +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Other services +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

57.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +33.1 pts 24.8%
15.8% Technicians & trades +5.7 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Labourers +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Sales workers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Managers +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Professionals +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Karramindiein South Boulder +4.4 higher in South Boulder
0.0 0th pct 4.4 79th pct
Types ≤15 min in Karramindiein South Boulder +4.7 more in South Boulder
0.0 0th pct 4.7 81st pct
15-min city in Karramindiein South Boulder +55.1 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 55.1% 81st pct
Walk to shops in Karramindiein South Boulder +52.8 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 52.8% 80th pct
Walk to transit in Karramindiein South Boulder +66.9 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 66.9% 78th pct
Walk to school in Karramindiein South Boulder +51.5 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 51.5% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Karramindiein South Boulder +69.8 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 69.8% 70th pct
Walk to health in Karramindiein South Boulder +43.9 pts higher in South Boulder
0.0% 0th pct 43.9% 82nd pct
Amenities/1k in Karramindiein South Boulder +10.6 more in South Boulder
0.0 0th pct 10.6 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Karramindiein South Boulder +15 higher in South Boulder
0 7th pct 15 73rd pct
Mean slope in Karramindiein South Boulder +2.3 pts higher in Karramindie
4.8% 40th pct 2.5% 4th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Karramindie vs South Boulder [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50735/karramindie/vs/SAL51362/south-boulder