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Kimbolton vs Meda

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 87 km apart · Kimbolton profile · Meda profile

Kimbolton Meda

Kimbolton (WA) and Meda are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Kimbolton (WA) has a far older typical resident at 40, compared to just 32 in Meda. This age gap is most striking among First Nations residents, who are typically 39 in Kimbolton (WA) but only 18 in Meda. Incomes are also quite different; the typical weekly personal income in Kimbolton (WA) is $1,874, which is far higher than the $1,062 seen in Meda.

These two areas share a very similar typical weekly family income of around $2,250. Both places have very small populations and lack public transport, with no routes or stops in either area. While Meda has more schools within 3 km, Kimbolton (WA) has more walkable amenities per resident. Across both areas, the number of people per home remains well below the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kimboltonin Meda +35 larger in Kimbolton gap widening
52 29th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13
  • First area, 2021: 52
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Kimboltonin Meda +8 yrs older in Kimbolton gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 32 yrs
First Nations in Kimboltonin Meda
15.4% 90th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

21.2% Youth (15–24) +20.0 pts ▸ 41.2%
32.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

69.2% Never married ◂ +51.6 pts 17.6%
21.2% Married +31.8 pts ▸ 52.9%
7.7% Divorced +15.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kimbolton Meda

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

  • 85+ in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kimbolton: 6.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kimbolton: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Kimbolton: 22.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kimbolton: 13.6% males, 6.8% females; 30–34 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kimbolton: 11.4% males, 6.8% females; 25–29 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kimbolton: 6.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Meda: 0.0% males, 27.3% females
  • 15–19 in Kimbolton: 6.8% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Kimbolton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kimboltonin Meda
7.7% 32nd pct —

Country of birth

42.3% Australia +16.5 pts ▸ 58.8%
7.7% New Zealand ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines 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

23.1% Australian +41.6 pts ▸ 64.7%
17.3% English +35.6 pts ▸ 52.9%
9.6% Italian ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.7% Scottish ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Kimboltonin Meda
13.5% 81st pct —
Limited English in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

50.0% English only +20.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Kimboltonin Meda
21.2% 11th pct —

Religious affiliation

42.3% Not stated ◂ +24.7 pts 17.6%
21.2% No religion +14.1 pts ▸ 35.3%
19.2% Christianity +4.3 pts ▸ 23.5%
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

32.7% 18th pct —
7.7% 21st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Kimboltonin Meda +2 more in Meda
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 349 53rd pct
— 734 1st pct

Highest year of school

32.7% Year 12 +43.8 pts ▸ 76.5%
9.6% Year 10 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.7% Year 11 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.8% Certificate III / IV +27.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
11.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.1% Engineering & related ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Society & culture ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Management & commerce ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Kimboltonin Meda +$812 higher in Kimbolton gap widening
$1,874 100th pct $1,062 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Household income in Kimboltonin Meda +$499 higher in Kimbolton
$1,624 56th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Kimboltonin Meda even
$2,250 71st pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Kimboltonin Meda
17.3% 86th pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Under $650 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

5.8% $650–$1,499 +58.9 pts ▸ 64.7%
15.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Under $650 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kimboltonin Meda
13.5% 5th pct —
Mental health in Kimboltonin Meda
7.7% 46th pct —
Needs assistance in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Other condition +10.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.7% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer 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

32.7% None +8.5 pts ▸ 41.2%
5.8% One condition +23.6 pts ▸ 29.4%
5.8% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kimboltonin Meda
13.5% 27th pct —
Unpaid carers in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Kimboltonin Meda
9.6% 6th pct —
Defence service in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Kimboltonin Meda +8 larger in Kimbolton
8 57th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Kimboltonin Meda +21 yrs older in Kimbolton
39 yrs 77th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Kimboltonin Meda +$537 higher in Kimbolton
$1,437 89th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Kimboltonin Meda
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kimboltonin Meda +0.5 larger in Meda
1.3 0th pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8

Household size

0.0% 2 people +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
60.0% 1 person +6.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
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

People / bedroom in Kimboltonin Meda +0.10 higher in Meda
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 2.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Other tenure ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Other dwelling +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Separate house even 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

60.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.0 pts 50.0%
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 Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Kimboltonin Meda
29.2% 100th pct —
PT stops in Kimboltonin Meda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kimboltonin Meda even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kimboltonin Meda even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kimboltonin Meda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
37.5% Car (driver) ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
29.2% Bus ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

60.0% 1 vehicle +40.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kimboltonin Meda
38.5% 74th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kimboltonin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Kimboltonin Meda
46.2% 14th pct —
62.5% 71st pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +88.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
79.2% Mining ◂ +79.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Administrative & support ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Retail trade ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.7% Managers +27.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Labourers +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
25.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kimboltonin Meda
— 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kimboltonin Meda +134.6 more in Kimbolton
134.6 89th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Kimboltonin Meda even
0 0th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Kimboltonin Meda
— 3.0% 13th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kimbolton vs Meda [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50759/kimbolton/vs/SAL50924/meda