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Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) vs Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)

State Electorate comparison ≈ 710 km apart · Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) profile · Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) profile

Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)

Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) and Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) are both remote Western Australian areas with very different economic profiles. Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $3,002 compared to $1,757 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral). This gap is reflected in the workforce, where 29% of people in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) earn $2,000 or more a week, while only 11.2% do in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral). In contrast, Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 41.4%, compared to 14.8% in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for typical household income in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral), while the typical age of residents is the same in both places at 33. They share similar household sizes, with an average of 2.8 people per home, and similar rates of detached housing. However, the two areas are diverging in some ways; for example, the gap in people moving into the area in the last five years has widened, with Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) now far higher at 52%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +12,075 larger in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
35,352 15th pct 47,427 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29,126
  • First area, 2016: 4,661
  • First area, 2021: 35,352
  • Second area, 2021: 47,427
33 yrs 10th pct 33 yrs 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +26.7 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
41.4% 100th pct 14.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.6%
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
Aged 65+ in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +4.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
7.7% 4th pct 3.4% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Under 15 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.1 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
23.4% 93rd pct 23.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
De facto in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +1.2 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
21.6% 100th pct 22.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

Age structure

32.3% Young adults (25–44) +7.0 pts ▸ 39.3%
24.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.5 pts 23.5%
23.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 23.3%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.1 pts 10.6%
7.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.3 pts 3.4%

Marital status

54.1% Never married ◂ +7.9 pts 46.2%
32.8% Married +8.5 pts ▸ 41.3%
6.7% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
3.5% Separated +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.8% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 1.4%

Age & sex structure

Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)

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

  • 85+ in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 0.2% males, 0.2% females; 85+ in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 0.1% males, 0.1% females
  • 80–84 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 0.1% males, 0.1% females
  • 75–79 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 0.6% males, 0.6% females; 75–79 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 0.2% males, 0.2% females
  • 70–74 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 1.1% males, 0.9% females; 70–74 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 0.5% males, 0.4% females
  • 65–69 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 1.9% males, 1.6% females; 65–69 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 1.1% males, 0.7% females
  • 60–64 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 2.4% males, 1.5% females
  • 55–59 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 3.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 50–54 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 3.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 45–49 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 4.5% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.3% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 5.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.8% males, 4.3% females; 35–39 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 6.1% males, 4.8% females
  • 30–34 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 4.3% males, 5.0% females; 30–34 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 5.9% males, 5.1% females
  • 25–29 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.6% males, 4.4% females; 25–29 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 4.8% males, 4.2% females
  • 20–24 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 3.0% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 15–19 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 2.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 10–14 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 10–14 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 4.2% males, 4.0% females; 5–9 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 4.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 0–4 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral): 3.9% males, 3.6% females; 0–4 in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral): 4.3% males, 3.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +8.4 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
11.6% 15th pct 20.0% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Country of birth

74.1% Australia ◂ +11.3 pts 62.8%
1.6% New Zealand +3.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.9% Philippines +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.2% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.4% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% India +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.3% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

22.3% Australian +6.7 pts ▸ 29.0%
21.6% English +7.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
6.2% Irish +0.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.6% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.1% German +0.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% Filipino +1.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.0% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.1% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.6% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.2% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.2% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +6.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
20.8% 62nd pct 14.5% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Limited English in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +1.1 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
2.1% 58th pct 1.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

63.0% English only +4.2 pts ▸ 67.2%
0.4% Tagalog +0.8 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +6.6 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
37.9% 33rd pct 44.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.5%

Religious affiliation

37.9% No religion +6.6 pts ▸ 44.5%
38.8% Christianity ◂ +8.6 pts 30.1%
20.5% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 20.0%
0.4% Islam +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.8% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Hinduism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.0% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +4.5 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
40.8% 16th pct 45.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%
Bachelor+ in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.6 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
15.7% 30th pct 13.2% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Schools/1k kids in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.82 more in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
5.44 96th pct 2.63 71st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +16 more in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
45 88th pct 29 75th pct
Students in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2,696 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
6,982 29th pct 9,678 52nd pct
Avg size in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +179 larger in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
155 3rd pct 334 25th pct
ICSEA in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +105 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
812 0th pct 917 9th pct

Highest year of school

40.8% Year 12 +4.5 pts ▸ 45.4%
20.8% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 18.5%
11.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 11.0%
10.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.1 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

25.5% Certificate III / IV +9.4 pts ▸ 34.8%
18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.5 pts 13.9%
10.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.3 pts 10.3%
4.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 3.2%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 2.1%
3.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%

Field of qualification

11.5% Engineering & related +13.0 pts ▸ 24.5%
11.2% Management & commerce +0.5 pts ▸ 11.6%
9.4% Health ◂ +3.3 pts 6.1%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +2.8 pts 6.1%
8.5% Education ◂ +2.5 pts 6.0%
4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%
4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 4.1%
3.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.1 pts 1.4%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 1.2%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.5%
0.7% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +$734 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
$853 64th pct $1,587 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $959
  • First area, 2016: $875
  • First area, 2021: $853
  • Second area, 2021: $1,587
Household income in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +$1,245 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
$1,757 53rd pct $3,002 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,919
  • First area, 2016: $1,337
  • First area, 2021: $1,757
  • Second area, 2021: $3,002
Family income in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +$1,399 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
$1,928 37th pct $3,327 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,180
  • First area, 2016: $988
  • First area, 2021: $1,928
  • Second area, 2021: $3,327
High earners in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +17.8 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
11.2% 54th pct 29.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.0%
High-income homes in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +24.6 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
20.1% 50th pct 44.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%

Household income distribution

28.1% $1,500–$2,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
9.5% $4,000 or more +18.0 pts ▸ 27.5%
21.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.6 pts 10.3%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.9 pts 5.4%

Personal income distribution

35.1% Under $650 ◂ +16.2 pts 19.0%
19.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 28.7%
24.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 18.5%
3.4% $3,000 or more +9.9 pts ▸ 13.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +1.2 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
16.3% 0th pct 15.1% 0th pct
Mental health in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.6 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
4.1% 3rd pct 4.6% 7th pct
Needs assistance in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +1.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
2.9% 3rd pct 1.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

4.6% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.1% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.3% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 4.0%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 2.8%
3.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%
2.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 1.3%
1.3% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.4% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.7% None ◂ +0.1 pts 64.6%
12.1% One condition ◂ +0.1 pts 12.0%
3.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 2.3%
1.2% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.9 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
14.5% 50th pct 13.6% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid carers in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.9 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
8.7% 9th pct 5.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Unpaid child care in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +1.0 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
28.5% 70th pct 29.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Defence service in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.3 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
2.0% 24th pct 2.3% 32nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.4 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
14.9% 10th pct 15.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%

Family & Households

2.8 79th pct 2.8 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 3.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +13.0 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
23.9% 100th pct 10.9% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
Living alone in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.0 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
25.9% 51st pct 23.9% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 28.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.9%

Family composition

52.9% Couples with children +14.3 pts ▸ 67.1%
23.9% One-parent families ◂ +13.0 pts 10.9%
20.8% Couples without children +0.1 pts ▸ 20.9%
2.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 1.0%

Household size

28.9% 2 people ◂ +0.3 pts 28.6%
25.9% 1 person ◂ +2.0 pts 23.9%
14.5% 4 people +3.6 pts ▸ 18.1%
14.8% 3 people +1.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
7.9% 5 people +0.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.9% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +$31 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
$200 3rd pct $231 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $195
  • First area, 2016: $55
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $231
Mortgage in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +$367 higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
$2,167 80th pct $1,800 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $794
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $1,800
People / bedroom in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.10 higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
1.00 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +5.2 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
59.5% 98th pct 64.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.5%
  • First area, 2016: 79.0%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.7%
Owned outright in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +5.9 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
13.2% 2nd pct 7.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%
Separate houses in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.6 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
77.5% 41st pct 76.9% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 81.1%
  • First area, 2016: 87.6%
  • First area, 2021: 77.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.9%
3+ bedrooms in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +10.1 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
68.1% 24th pct 78.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.3%
  • First area, 2016: 70.8%
  • First area, 2021: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.2%

How homes are owned or rented

59.5% Rented +5.2 pts ▸ 64.7%
17.8% Owned with a mortgage +1.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.2% Owned outright ◂ +5.9 pts 7.3%
5.5% Other tenure +1.4 pts ▸ 6.8%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 2.0%

Types of homes

77.5% Separate house ◂ +0.6 pts 76.9%
11.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.0 pts ▸ 14.4%
2.5% Flat or apartment +3.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.2% Other dwelling ◂ +4.6 pts 1.6%

Bedrooms per home

40.8% 3 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 42.0%
23.7% 4 bedrooms +8.8 pts ▸ 32.5%
17.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 13.0%
8.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 6.2%
3.6% 5 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.9% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

45.5% Under $200 ◂ +5.8 pts 39.7%
22.2% $200–$349 ◂ +3.4 pts 18.8%
14.8% $350–$549 +1.0 pts ▸ 15.8%
6.5% $550–$749 +2.4 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.3% $750 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 29.7%
23.4% $1,000–$1,799 +7.4 pts ▸ 30.7%
22.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 18.3%
11.2% Under $1,000 +4.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +13.6 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
18.5% 94th pct 4.9% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Work from home in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
4.7% 8th pct 2.4% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
PT commute in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +3.7 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
1.5% 34th pct 5.2% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
PT stops in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +171 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
0 0th pct 171 27th pct
Stops/1k in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +3.61 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
0.00 0th pct 3.61 28th pct
Departures/1k in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +105.1 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
0.0 0th pct 105.1 9th pct
PT routes in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +5 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
0 0th pct 5 7th pct

How people get to work

56.4% Car (driver) +6.2 pts ▸ 62.6%
12.7% Walked ◂ +8.4 pts 4.3%
7.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 6.6%
1.4% Bus +3.7 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.7% Worked at home ◂ +2.3 pts 2.4%
2.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.6%
0.1% Train even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

29.5% 2 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 42.7%
34.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.8 pts 28.4%
18.5% No vehicle ◂ +13.6 pts 4.9%
11.5% 3 vehicles +4.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.5% 4 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 7.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +13.3 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
38.7% 47th pct 52.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.9%
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.0%
Recent arrivals in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +5.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
21.3% 87th pct 16.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.9 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
6.2% 77th pct 3.2% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +12.7 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
54.8% 18th pct 67.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.0%
  • First area, 2016: 51.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.4%
Full-time in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +4.9 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
68.1% 94th pct 73.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.9%
  • First area, 2016: 76.8%
  • First area, 2021: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.0%

Industries people work in

3.0% Mining +27.5 pts ▸ 30.4%
17.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.6 pts 7.3%
14.0% Education & training ◂ +6.8 pts 7.2%
9.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 5.4%
6.8% Construction +1.9 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 4.9%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +1.7 pts 5.6%
5.6% Transport & warehousing +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.6%
3.8% Administrative & support even 3.7%
3.8% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%
1.2% Manufacturing +1.6 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

12.2% Technicians & trades +13.8 pts ▸ 25.9%
22.3% Professionals ◂ +9.0 pts 13.3%
16.1% Community & personal service ◂ +7.7 pts 8.3%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers +9.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.9% Managers ◂ +4.5 pts 9.4%
11.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 10.2%
9.9% Labourers +0.5 pts ▸ 10.4%
5.9% Sales workers ◂ +0.9 pts 5.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.8 higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
3.2 13th pct 4.0 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.5 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
3.7 19th pct 4.2 27th pct
15-min city in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +2.4 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
43.0% 22nd pct 40.6% 19th pct
Walk to shops in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +25.1 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
60.7% 44th pct 35.7% 13th pct
Walk to transit in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +59.4 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
0.0% 0th pct 59.4% 22nd pct
Walk to school in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +6.9 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
60.4% 32nd pct 67.3% 40th pct
Walk to a park in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +6.8 pts higher in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
81.7% 27th pct 88.5% 35th pct
Walk to health in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +14.5 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
37.2% 34th pct 22.7% 11th pct
Amenities/1k in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +10.5 more in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
20.9 83rd pct 31.4 98th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)in Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) +0.3 pts higher in Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
3.2% 10th pct 2.9% 4th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) vs Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sed/SED52903/kimberley/vs/SED54403/pilbara