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Coolalinga vs Freds Pass

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.6 km apart · Coolalinga profile · Freds Pass profile

Coolalinga Freds Pass

Coolalinga and Freds Pass are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Coolalinga is a more populated hub with a typical resident aged 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It is somewhat walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. In contrast, Freds Pass is sparsely populated and car-dependent. Its typical resident is far older at 58, and weekly household incomes are well higher at $1,899 compared to $1,426 in Coolalinga.

Both areas share a similar landscape with a nearly identical mean terrain slope and the same number of public transport stops. However, they differ in how people use their surroundings. Coolalinga has far more street connectivity and more public transport routes, while Freds Pass has far more public transport departures per 1,000 people. These two areas have also remained similar in that no homes in either location are within a 15-minute walk of a park.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coolalingain Freds Pass +498 larger in Coolalinga gap steady
510 65th pct 12 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 548
  • First area, 2021: 510
  • Second area, 2016: 24
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Coolalingain Freds Pass +27 yrs older in Freds Pass gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
11.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
13.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
15.9% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
14.6% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%

Age structure

13.3% Youth (15–24) +28.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
36.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
16.1% Older adults (45–64) +8.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.2% Never married ◂ +45.2 pts 0.0%
34.0% Married ◂ +9.0 pts 25.0%
13.1% Divorced ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Coolalinga Freds Pass

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

  • 85+ in Coolalinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Coolalinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Coolalinga: 1.6% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Coolalinga: 2.9% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Coolalinga: 2.3% males, 3.3% females; 65–69 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Coolalinga: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 60–64 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Coolalinga: 1.8% males, 2.3% females; 55–59 in Freds Pass: 37.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Coolalinga: 2.0% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Coolalinga: 1.6% males, 1.0% females; 45–49 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Coolalinga: 1.8% males, 1.8% females; 40–44 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Coolalinga: 2.7% males, 4.1% females; 35–39 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Coolalinga: 4.9% males, 8.0% females; 30–34 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Coolalinga: 5.3% males, 9.0% females; 25–29 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Coolalinga: 6.1% males, 6.8% females; 20–24 in Freds Pass: 62.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Coolalinga: 1.8% males, 1.2% females; 15–19 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Coolalinga: 2.7% males, 2.3% females; 10–14 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Coolalinga: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 5–9 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Coolalinga: 4.7% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

24.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%

Country of birth

57.3% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 58.3%
5.3% India ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Philippines ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% China ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Nepal ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

28.0% Australian +5.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.6% English ◂ +5.6 pts 25.0%
7.8% Irish +17.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
6.7% Scottish ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Indian ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% German ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Italian ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Dutch ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Chinese ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

17.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in Coolalingain Freds Pass
0.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

62.7% English only +28.9 pts ▸ 91.7%
2.2% Punjabi ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Mandarin ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

41.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%

Religious affiliation

26.5% Christianity +48.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.4% No religion +8.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.4% Not stated ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
3.9% Hinduism ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% Islam ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

43.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.0%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
15.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Coolalingain Freds Pass +2 more in Coolalinga
4 71st pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Coolalingain Freds Pass +217 larger in Coolalinga
481 69th pct 264 44th pct
ICSEA in Coolalingain Freds Pass +18 higher in Coolalinga
1,004 58th pct 986 47th pct

Highest year of school

43.2% Year 12 ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
21.3% Year 10 +20.4 pts ▸ 41.7%
6.8% Year 9 or below +34.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
10.4% Year 11 +22.9 pts ▸ 33.3%

Highest qualification level

12.0% Bachelor degree +54.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
31.3% Certificate III / IV +18.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.1% Engineering & related +36.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.9% Architecture & building +43.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.0% Management & commerce ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Society & culture ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% Education ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% Health ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Information technology ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coolalingain Freds Pass +$181 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
$943 77th pct $1,124 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $931
  • First area, 2021: $943
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
Household income in Coolalingain Freds Pass +$473 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
$1,426 43rd pct $1,899 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,611
  • First area, 2021: $1,426
  • Second area, 2016: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $1,899
Family income in Coolalingain Freds Pass +$162 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
$1,713 39th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,887
  • First area, 2021: $1,713
  • Second area, 2016: $2,874
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
5.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
High-income homes in Coolalingain Freds Pass
4.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%

Household income distribution

38.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
37.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Under $650 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.5% $650–$1,499 +18.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
23.8% Under $650 ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
19.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coolalingain Freds Pass
19.8% 14th pct
5.9% 29th pct
Needs assistance in Coolalingain Freds Pass
2.7% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

4.5% Diabetes +28.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.9% Asthma ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Arthritis ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None ◂ +26.7 pts 33.3%
14.3% One condition +44.0 pts ▸ 58.3%
3.5% Two conditions ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

8.1% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
6.0% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Coolalingain Freds Pass
21.4% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
Defence service in Coolalingain Freds Pass
4.3% 74th pct
15.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Coolalingain Freds Pass +59 larger in Coolalinga
59 79th pct 0 0th pct
26 yrs 50th pct
30.6% 27th pct
0.0% 0th pct
$1,104 85th pct
Household income in Coolalingain Freds Pass
$1,625 47th pct
Indigenous language in Coolalingain Freds Pass
16.9% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coolalingain Freds Pass +0.7 larger in Freds Pass gap narrowing
1.9 11th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
27.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
40.4% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%

Family composition

33.6% Couples with children +33.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.9% Couples without children ◂ +33.9 pts 0.0%
27.0% One-parent families ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Other families ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

16.1% 3 people +133.9 pts ▸ 150.0%
40.4% 1 person ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%
35.3% 2 people ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% 4 people ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% 5 people ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$340 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $340
$1,772 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,232
  • First area, 2021: $1,772
People / bedroom in Coolalingain Freds Pass +0.30 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.20
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 1.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30
70.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67.3%
  • First area, 2021: 70.6%
19.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
Separate houses in Coolalingain Freds Pass
11.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
30.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%

How homes are owned or rented

19.3% Owned outright +55.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
70.6% Rented ◂ +70.6 pts 0.0%
9.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

16.5% Other dwelling +108.5 pts ▸ 125.0%
46.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
22.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Separate house ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
23.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
23.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
6.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.5% Studio / none ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

7.2% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
3.2% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
1.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
3 72nd pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Coolalingain Freds Pass +244.12 more in Freds Pass
5.88 81st pct 250.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Coolalingain Freds Pass +1,744.1 more in Freds Pass
339.2 75th pct 2,083.3 92nd pct
PT routes in Coolalingain Freds Pass +3 more in Coolalinga
5 86th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Coolalingain Freds Pass +2 longer in Coolalinga
9 44th pct 7 39th pct
Reach 30 min in Coolalingain Freds Pass even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Coolalingain Freds Pass even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

73.9% Car (driver) +26.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.1% Walked ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Worked at home ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Bicycle ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% Bus ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

55.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +55.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% 4 or more +37.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
30.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% No vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

64.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.2%
  • First area, 2021: 64.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
Recent arrivals in Coolalingain Freds Pass
27.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.4%

Jobs & Industry

4.4% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
65.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 64.8%
  • First area, 2021: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
60.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.5%
  • First area, 2021: 60.9%

Industries people work in

2.4% Electricity, gas & water +69.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
17.0% Retail trade ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
13.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
11.5% Construction ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% Administrative & support ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Education & training ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% Manufacturing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Mining ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.3% Machinery operators & drivers +59.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
11.9% Technicians & trades +45.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
14.6% Community & personal service +42.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
19.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Sales workers ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Managers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Professionals ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.9% Labourers ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coolalingain Freds Pass +3.7 higher in Coolalinga
5.4 85th pct 1.7 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Coolalingain Freds Pass +3.6 more in Coolalinga
5.0 83rd pct 1.4 62nd pct
15-min city in Coolalingain Freds Pass +98.8 pts higher in Coolalinga
98.8% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coolalingain Freds Pass +99.4 pts higher in Coolalinga
99.4% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Coolalingain Freds Pass +40.1 pts higher in Coolalinga
93.1% 85th pct 52.9% 74th pct
Walk to school in Coolalingain Freds Pass +70.6 pts higher in Freds Pass
0.0% 0th pct 70.6% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Coolalingain Freds Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Coolalingain Freds Pass +99.4 pts higher in Coolalinga
99.4% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coolalingain Freds Pass +520.6 more in Freds Pass
62.7 86th pct 583.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Coolalingain Freds Pass +143 higher in Coolalinga
156 88th pct 13 72nd pct
Mean slope in Coolalingain Freds Pass +0.2 pts higher in Freds Pass
2.9% 11th pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coolalinga vs Freds Pass [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70062/coolalinga/vs/SAL70105/freds-pass