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Butler (North Metropolitan) vs Carine (North Metropolitan)

State Electorate comparison ≈ 38 km apart · Butler (North Metropolitan) profile · Carine (North Metropolitan) profile

Butler (North Metropolitan) Carine (North Metropolitan)

Butler (North Metropolitan) and Carine (North Metropolitan) are nearby suburbs with very different profiles. Butler (North Metropolitan) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 34, and is far more diverse, as 41.0% of people were born overseas. In contrast, Carine (North Metropolitan) is an older area where the typical resident is 43 and 22.0% are aged 65 or over. There is also a significant gap in wealth and education; 36.7% of adults in Carine (North Metropolitan) hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 14.2% in Butler (North Metropolitan), and the typical weekly household income in Carine (North Metropolitan) is $2,421, which is well higher than the $1,770 seen in Butler (North Metropolitan).

Everyday life shares some common ground, as both areas have similar numbers of people per home and a high proportion of three or more bedroom houses. They also have almost identical rates of people who speak little or no English and similar levels of long-term health conditions. However, many gaps have widened since 2011. This is most visible in home ownership, where the share of homes owned outright is now 29.8 percentage points higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) than in Butler (North Metropolitan).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +13,987 larger in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
56,481 51st pct 42,494 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32,267
  • First area, 2016: 34,619
  • First area, 2021: 56,481
  • Second area, 2011: 36,051
  • Second area, 2016: 41,512
  • Second area, 2021: 42,494
Median age in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +9 yrs older in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
34 yrs 14th pct 43 yrs 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.8 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
2.4% 51st pct 0.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +10.6 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
11.4% 15th pct 22.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
Under 15 in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +3.7 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
23.8% 94th pct 20.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
De facto in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +6.8 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
14.9% 86th pct 8.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%

Age structure

29.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.9 pts 20.9%
22.4% Older adults (45–64) +3.9 pts ▸ 26.3%
23.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 20.1%
11.4% Seniors (65+) +10.6 pts ▸ 22.0%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.9 pts 10.8%

Marital status

45.4% Married +14.3 pts ▸ 59.7%
37.9% Never married ◂ +11.2 pts 26.7%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 6.9%
3.6% Widowed +1.0 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.1% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Butler (North Metropolitan) Carine (North Metropolitan)

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

  • 85+ in Butler (North Metropolitan): 0.5% males, 0.8% females; 85+ in Carine (North Metropolitan): 0.7% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 0.7% males, 0.9% females; 80–84 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 1.2% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.1% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 1.4% males, 1.6% females; 70–74 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 65–69 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 1.5% males, 1.8% females; 65–69 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 1.8% males, 2.2% females; 60–64 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 55–59 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.6% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.7% males, 4.3% females; 35–39 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.8% males, 4.2% females; 30–34 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 25–29 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.3% males, 3.8% females; 25–29 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 1.7% males, 1.6% females
  • 20–24 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 20–24 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.4% males, 2.2% females
  • 15–19 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 15–19 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.2% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 4.0% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 4.0% males, 3.9% females
  • 5–9 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 4.2% males, 4.0% females; 5–9 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Butler (North Metropolitan): 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 0–4 in Carine (North Metropolitan): 2.8% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +10.9 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
41.0% 86th pct 30.1% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%

Country of birth

53.9% Australia +13.5 pts ▸ 67.4%
16.9% England ◂ +7.5 pts 9.4%
4.9% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 2.1%
3.9% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%
0.9% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%
0.2% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.3% English ◂ +3.4 pts 43.9%
27.4% Australian +6.0 pts ▸ 33.4%
9.3% Irish +2.9 pts ▸ 12.3%
9.8% Scottish +1.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
3.1% Italian +3.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.9% German +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.2% Chinese +1.6 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.8% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.6% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +2.0 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
12.3% 44th pct 10.3% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Limited English in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.3 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap steady
1.1% 37th pct 0.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.8%

Language used at home

82.2% English only +4.9 pts ▸ 87.1%
0.3% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.2% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.1% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5.3 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
49.7% 87th pct 44.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.1%
  • First area, 2021: 49.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.3%

Religious affiliation

49.7% No religion ◂ +5.3 pts 44.3%
39.7% Christianity +8.8 pts ▸ 48.5%
6.9% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 4.3%
1.1% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
1.0% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%
0.9% Buddhism even 0.9%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +14.5 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
55.6% 48th pct 70.1% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.0%
  • First area, 2016: 66.4%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.1%
Bachelor+ in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +22.4 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
14.2% 24th pct 36.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
1.64 34th pct 1.64 34th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +8 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
22 57th pct 14 29th pct
Students in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +359 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
12,731 76th pct 12,372 74th pct
Avg size in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +305 larger in Carine (North Metropolitan)
579 68th pct 884 94th pct
ICSEA in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +109 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
999 37th pct 1,107 86th pct

Highest year of school

55.6% Year 12 +14.5 pts ▸ 70.1%
21.2% Year 10 ◂ +5.6 pts 15.6%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.4 pts 6.7%
5.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.8 pts 3.6%

Highest qualification level

38.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.0 pts 19.2%
17.0% Bachelor degree +18.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.7 pts 15.7%
3.6% Postgraduate degree +7.1 pts ▸ 10.7%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 1.5%

Field of qualification

15.7% Management & commerce +6.5 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.4% Engineering & related ◂ +0.7 pts 15.7%
12.2% Society & culture ◂ +1.9 pts 10.3%
10.4% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 11.9%
7.5% Education +3.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.4 pts 3.1%
7.2% Architecture & building ◂ +1.6 pts 5.6%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences +2.8 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.8% Creative arts +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.2% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.5% Agriculture & environment even 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +$174 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
$811 54th pct $985 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $778
  • First area, 2016: $852
  • First area, 2021: $811
  • Second area, 2011: $811
  • Second area, 2016: $898
  • Second area, 2021: $985
Household income in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +$651 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
$1,770 54th pct $2,421 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,943
  • First area, 2016: $2,128
  • First area, 2021: $1,770
  • Second area, 2011: $1,888
  • Second area, 2016: $2,095
  • Second area, 2021: $2,421
Family income in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +$852 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
$2,053 49th pct $2,905 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,372
  • First area, 2016: $2,421
  • First area, 2021: $2,053
  • Second area, 2011: $2,564
  • Second area, 2016: $2,753
  • Second area, 2021: $2,905
High earners in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +10.5 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
11.9% 58th pct 22.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%
High-income homes in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +19.9 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
18.2% 40th pct 38.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Household income distribution

32.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.4 pts 23.7%
24.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 19.0%
8.0% $4,000 or more +16.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
10.3% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.6 pts 11.1%

Personal income distribution

39.1% Under $650 ◂ +3.0 pts 36.0%
31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.3 pts 26.1%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 22.9%
3.8% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 10.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.5 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
26.1% 38th pct 26.7% 41st pct
Mental health in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +2.9 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan)
9.6% 60th pct 6.7% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.9 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap steady
4.7% 29th pct 3.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Mental health ◂ +2.9 pts 6.7%
8.4% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 7.3%
6.8% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.7% Other condition even 7.7%
3.0% Heart disease +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 3.4%
2.3% Cancer +1.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
0.7% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.6% None +2.2 pts ▸ 67.8%
18.4% One condition +0.8 pts ▸ 19.3%
5.2% Two conditions even 5.2%
2.5% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +9.7 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
10.7% 19th pct 20.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%
Unpaid carers in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +3.7 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
9.2% 12th pct 12.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.8 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap steady
33.6% 94th pct 35.4% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 34.7%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
Defence service in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.9 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
2.5% 37th pct 3.3% 64th pct
Housework 15h+ in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5.0 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
19.6% 36th pct 24.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%

Family & Households

Household size in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.1 larger in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap steady
2.8 79th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +9.0 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
17.2% 78th pct 8.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Living alone in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +3.0 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
20.6% 23rd pct 17.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%

Family composition

61.2% Couples with children +4.4 pts ▸ 65.5%
20.8% Couples without children +5.0 pts ▸ 25.7%
17.2% One-parent families ◂ +9.0 pts 8.2%
0.9% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

Household size

31.0% 2 people +3.7 pts ▸ 34.7%
18.5% 4 people +4.1 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.6% 1 person ◂ +3.0 pts 17.6%
18.1% 3 people ◂ +2.6 pts 15.4%
8.2% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 7.8%
3.7% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +$100 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
$350 43rd pct $450 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $355
  • First area, 2016: $425
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $320
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +$533 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
$1,850 50th pct $2,383 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,167
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $1,850
  • Second area, 2011: $2,400
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,383
People / bedroom in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.10 higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +13.1 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
26.0% 41st pct 12.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Owned outright in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +29.8 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
14.2% 4th pct 44.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.4%
  • First area, 2016: 40.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.0%
Separate houses in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +9.2 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
95.0% 96th pct 85.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.8%
  • First area, 2016: 86.6%
  • First area, 2021: 95.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.8%
91.6% 94th pct 91.5% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.0%
  • First area, 2016: 90.8%
  • First area, 2021: 91.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.5%

How homes are owned or rented

55.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.7 pts 40.7%
14.2% Owned outright +29.8 pts ▸ 44.0%
26.0% Rented ◂ +13.1 pts 12.8%
3.2% Other tenure ◂ +1.6 pts 1.5%
1.3% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%

Types of homes

95.0% Separate house ◂ +9.2 pts 85.8%
4.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.3% Flat or apartment +2.5 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.1% 4 bedrooms even 51.1%
35.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 28.7%
5.2% 5 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 11.7%
6.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.2 pts 6.1%
0.6% 1 bedroom +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

47.8% $350–$549 ◂ +2.4 pts 45.4%
41.8% $200–$349 ◂ +27.6 pts 14.2%
2.2% $550–$749 +20.8 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.2% $750 or more +8.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.2% Under $200 +1.3 pts ▸ 6.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 34.3%
35.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +18.1 pts 16.9%
8.6% $3,000 or more +22.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
8.9% Under $1,000 +3.4 pts ▸ 12.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.4 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
3.5% 21st pct 2.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
Work from home in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5.4 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan) gap widening
6.4% 16th pct 11.7% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
PT commute in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.0 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
4.9% 80th pct 3.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +77 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
319 66th pct 242 45th pct
Stops/1k in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.05 more in Carine (North Metropolitan)
5.65 72nd pct 5.69 73rd pct
Departures/1k in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +310.3 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
1,623.8 74th pct 1,313.5 63rd pct
PT routes in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
15 23rd pct 10 14th pct

How people get to work

60.3% Car (driver) +0.2 pts ▸ 60.5%
6.4% Worked at home +5.4 pts ▸ 11.7%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%
3.4% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 3.3%
1.4% Bus ◂ +0.9 pts 0.5%
1.0% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.1% Bicycle +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

41.0% 2 vehicles +7.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
37.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.2 pts 25.4%
12.0% 3 vehicles +3.2 pts ▸ 15.3%
5.8% 4 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.5% No vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 2.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +14.0 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
45.5% 79th pct 31.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.5%
Recent arrivals in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.2 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap narrowing
7.1% 17th pct 5.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +2.5 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
6.5% 81st pct 3.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
Participation in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.9 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap steady
66.6% 79th pct 64.7% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.5%
  • First area, 2016: 65.6%
  • First area, 2021: 66.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.7%
Full-time in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +3.6 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan) gap widening
59.9% 61st pct 56.3% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.7%
  • First area, 2016: 57.4%
  • First area, 2021: 59.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%

Industries people work in

14.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%
8.0% Education & training +4.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
12.1% Construction ◂ +2.5 pts 9.6%
4.5% Professional & technical +7.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.4% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 7.9%
8.8% Mining ◂ +2.3 pts 6.4%
6.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.7 pts 5.1%
5.3% Public administration & safety +0.8 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.6% Other services ◂ +1.4 pts 3.2%
4.0% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%
2.1% Finance & insurance +1.5 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

14.4% Professionals +18.1 pts ▸ 32.5%
18.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.5 pts 11.1%
9.4% Managers +7.5 pts ▸ 16.9%
14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +4.9 pts 9.7%
12.6% Clerical & administrative +0.3 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.7% Labourers ◂ +5.8 pts 4.9%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 7.9%
8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.1 pts 2.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +0.8 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
4.7 33rd pct 5.5 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.0 more in Carine (North Metropolitan)
4.3 29th pct 5.3 47th pct
15-min city in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +21.2 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
44.5% 24th pct 65.7% 48th pct
Walk to shops in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +10.5 pts higher in Butler (North Metropolitan)
43.8% 23rd pct 33.3% 11th pct
Walk to transit in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +9.2 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
88.6% 50th pct 97.8% 71st pct
Walk to school in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +23.9 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
65.2% 37th pct 89.1% 71st pct
Walk to a park in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5.2 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
94.8% 44th pct 100.0% 85th pct
Walk to health in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +5.6 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
37.4% 35th pct 43.0% 44th pct
Amenities/1k in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.9 more in Butler (North Metropolitan)
13.7 46th pct 11.8 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +75 higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
99 53rd pct 174 69th pct
Mean slope in Butler (North Metropolitan)in Carine (North Metropolitan) +1.5 pts higher in Carine (North Metropolitan)
5.1% 45th pct 6.6% 72nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Butler (North Metropolitan) vs Carine (North Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED51104/butler/vs/SED51304/carine