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Kookynie vs Parkeston

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 121 km apart · Kookynie profile · Parkeston profile

Kookynie Parkeston

Kookynie and Parkeston are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Kookynie is much larger and has a younger typical resident age of 41, compared to 62 in Parkeston. First Nations household income is far higher in Kookynie at $1,374, while Parkeston is much lower at $225. Residents in Kookynie also live in larger households, with 2.1 people per home and 1.7 people per bedroom, compared to 1.0 person per home and 0.7 per bedroom in Parkeston.

Typical weekly household incomes are almost identical, sitting at $1,312 in Kookynie and $1,399 in Parkeston. Both areas are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services or groceries. Parkeston has more infrastructure, including seven schools within 3km and more public transport stops, while Kookynie has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kookyniein Parkeston +94 larger in Kookynie gap widening
99 41st pct 5 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42
  • First area, 2021: 99
  • Second area, 2011: 105
  • Second area, 2016: 60
  • Second area, 2021: 5
Median age in Kookyniein Parkeston +21 yrs older in Parkeston gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 62 yrs 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in Kookyniein Parkeston
5.1% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 97.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.7%
9.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
3.0% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%

Age structure

21.2% Older adults (45–64) +38.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
41.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%
9.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.7% Never married ◂ +56.7 pts 0.0%
35.1% Married ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
9.3% Divorced ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kookynie Parkeston

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

  • 85+ in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 5.4% females; 70–74 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 4.3% females; 65–69 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kookynie: 5.4% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kookynie: 3.2% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kookynie: 5.4% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kookynie: 8.6% males, 4.3% females; 45–49 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kookynie: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kookynie: 10.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kookynie: 9.7% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Kookynie: 6.5% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Kookynie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Parkeston: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kookyniein Parkeston
29.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Country of birth

49.5% Australia +50.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
10.1% New Zealand ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% England ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Philippines ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
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

36.4% English ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
25.3% Australian ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
13.1% Irish ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Chinese ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Dutch ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Scottish ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% German ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Filipino ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
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 Kookyniein Parkeston
7.1% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
Limited English in Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%

Language used at home

71.7% English only ◂ +71.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Tagalog ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
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

42.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 82.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

42.4% No religion ◂ +42.4 pts 0.0%
31.3% Christianity ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
24.2% Not stated ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
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
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
3.1% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Kookyniein Parkeston +7 more in Parkeston
0 0th pct 7 75th pct
436 64th pct
961 32nd pct

Highest year of school

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

Highest qualification level

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

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
7.8% Architecture & building ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Society & culture ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
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 Kookyniein Parkeston +$529 higher in Parkeston gap widening
$1,971 100th pct $2,500 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $1,971
  • Second area, 2011: $268
  • Second area, 2016: $252
  • Second area, 2021: $2,500
Household income in Kookyniein Parkeston +$87 higher in Parkeston gap narrowing
$1,312 33rd pct $1,399 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2011: $1,416
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $1,399
Family income in Kookyniein Parkeston
$1,312 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2011: $739
  • Second area, 2016: $762
39.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

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

33.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
14.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
11.3% Under $650 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kookyniein Parkeston
20.2% 14th pct
Mental health in Kookyniein Parkeston
5.1% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

51.5% None ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
18.2% One condition ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Two conditions ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
Unpaid carers in Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
Unpaid child care in Kookyniein Parkeston
11.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
Defence service in Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kookyniein Parkeston
11.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Kookyniein Parkeston +5 larger in Kookynie
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Kookyniein Parkeston +16 yrs older in Parkeston
45 yrs 83rd pct 61 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Kookyniein Parkeston +$675 higher in Kookynie
$900 73rd pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Kookyniein Parkeston +$1,149 higher in Kookynie
$1,374 35th pct $225 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kookyniein Parkeston +1.1 larger in Kookynie gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 1.0 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0

Household size

0.0% 1 person +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
100.0% 2 people ◂ +100.0 pts 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

People / bedroom in Kookyniein Parkeston +1.00 higher in Kookynie gap widening
1.70 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.70
  • Second area, 2011: 3.50
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
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

200.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 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

75.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
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 Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct
8.5% 99th pct
PT stops in Kookyniein Parkeston +1 more in Parkeston
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Kookyniein Parkeston +200.00 more in Parkeston
0.00 0th pct 200.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Kookyniein Parkeston +1,000.0 more in Parkeston
0.0 0th pct 1,000.0 86th pct
PT routes in Kookyniein Parkeston +1 more in Parkeston
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
59 85th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kookyniein Parkeston
34.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
Recent arrivals in Kookyniein Parkeston
0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Kookyniein Parkeston
60.8% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.2%
  • First area, 2021: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
88.1% 100th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kookyniein Parkeston +179.8 more in Parkeston
20.2 62nd pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Kookyniein Parkeston even
0 1st pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Kookyniein Parkeston +3.6 pts higher in Parkeston
3.0% 12th pct 6.6% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kookynie vs Parkeston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50777/kookynie/vs/SAL51206/parkeston