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Kurri Kurri vs Mulbring

Name: Kurri Kurri vs Mulbring — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 9.8 km apart · Kurri Kurri profile · Mulbring profile

Kurri Kurri Mulbring

Kurri Kurri and Mulbring (L) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Kurri Kurri is a larger center where residents are far younger, with a typical age of 35 compared to 44 in Mulbring (L). Mulbring (L) has a much more highly qualified population, with 24.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 7.6% in Kurri Kurri. There is also a significant gap in housing and income; Mulbring (L) has a typical weekly household income of $2,029 and 43.4% of homes are owned outright, while Kurri Kurri has a typical income of $1,458 and 29.1% of households rent.

Both areas share some everyday commonalities, such as a similar proportion of people born overseas and almost the same number of people per home. They also both have easy access to nature, with over 91% of homes in each area within a 15-minute walk of a park. Since 2011, some of the gaps between them have shifted; the difference in typical age has grown, while the gap in weekly household income has narrowed.

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Where they differ most

Population: 19,649 larger in Kurri Kurri Renting: 20.9 pts higher in Kurri Kurri Bachelor+: 16.4 pts higher in Mulbring Separate houses: 9.4 pts higher in Mulbring PT commute: 0.3 pts higher in Kurri Kurri

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +19,649 larger in Kurri Kurri gap narrowing

20,015 86th pct 366 23rd pct

Median age in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +9 yrs older in Mulbring gap widening

35 yrs 14th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

23.1% Older adults (45–64) +5.1 pts ▸ 28.1%

27.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.4 pts 22.4%

15.5% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 22.1%

21.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.4 pts 16.9%

12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.5 pts 9.8%

Marital status

39.2% Married +16.4 pts ▸ 55.6%

40.2% Never married ◂ +8.9 pts 31.3%

10.8% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 9.5%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 3.0%

4.4% Separated ◂ +1.5 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Kurri Kurri Mulbring

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

89.8% Australia +0.1 pts ▸ 89.9%

1.4% England +1.9 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.7% Australian +7.4 pts ▸ 54.1%

43.4% English ◂ +0.8 pts 42.6%

11.2% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 11.2%

8.4% Irish +1.2 pts ▸ 9.6%

3.8% German ◂ +1.1 pts 2.7%

1.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

1.0% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.7% English only +2.2 pts ▸ 94.8%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.5% Christianity +10.7 pts ▸ 58.2%

44.9% No religion ◂ +9.6 pts 35.2%

6.1% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 7.1%

0.2% Islam +1.5 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

31.9% Year 12 +12.5 pts ▸ 44.4%

37.0% Year 10 +0.2 pts ▸ 37.2%

16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.2 pts 8.5%

8.2% Year 11 ◂ +2.8 pts 5.5%

Highest qualification level

51.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.4 pts 35.8%

11.0% Bachelor degree +12.2 pts ▸ 23.3%

12.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.1 pts ▸ 15.8%

1.6% Postgraduate degree +5.4 pts ▸ 7.0%

3.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.0 pts 1.9%

1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.0 pts ▸ 3.7%

Field of qualification

21.8% Engineering & related ◂ +3.7 pts 18.1%

16.4% Management & commerce +0.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

11.6% Society & culture ◂ +1.8 pts 9.8%

6.0% Education +5.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

10.1% Health +0.6 pts ▸ 10.7%

5.7% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

6.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.9 pts 6.0%

2.0% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

0.8% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.5% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +$55 higher in Mulbring gap narrowing

$699 57th pct $754 69th pct

Household income in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +$571 higher in Mulbring gap narrowing

$1,458 64th pct $2,029 87th pct

Family income in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +$408 higher in Mulbring gap narrowing

$1,758 62nd pct $2,166 83rd pct

Household income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 +3.2 pts ▸ 33.6%

31.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 31.1%

8.4% $3,000–$3,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 18.0%

17.2% Under $650 ◂ +8.2 pts 9.0%

4.9% $4,000 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 10.7%

Personal income distribution

44.2% Under $650 ◂ +3.4 pts 40.8%

35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 30.9%

13.1% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 18.1%

1.5% $3,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.5% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 9.0%

11.8% Asthma ◂ +3.6 pts 8.2%

11.5% Arthritis +0.3 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.3% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 6.0%

6.5% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 3.8%

5.0% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 4.6%

3.0% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%

1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.8%

0.7% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.7% None +9.2 pts ▸ 63.9%

23.2% One condition ◂ +2.5 pts 20.8%

8.6% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 9.0%

5.0% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +0.2 larger in Mulbring gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 2.8 81st pct

Family composition

52.7% Couples with children ◂ +0.4 pts 52.3%

24.2% Couples without children +14.1 pts ▸ 38.3%

21.9% One-parent families ◂ +10.1 pts 11.8%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.2% 2 people +11.9 pts ▸ 45.1%

24.5% 1 person ◂ +9.8 pts 14.8%

14.9% 4 people +6.4 pts ▸ 21.3%

17.1% 3 people ◂ +8.9 pts 8.2%

6.7% 5 people +2.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

3.7% 6 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 5.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +$28 higher in Mulbring gap narrowing

$345 74th pct $373 81st pct

Mortgage in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +$258 higher in Mulbring gap steady

$1,600 69th pct $1,858 84th pct

People / bedroom in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring even gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.6% Owned outright +13.8 pts ▸ 43.4%

39.1% Owned with a mortgage +4.4 pts ▸ 43.4%

29.1% Rented ◂ +20.9 pts 8.2%

1.4% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

90.6% Separate house +9.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

2.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.2% 3 bedrooms +5.6 pts ▸ 50.8%

29.3% 4 bedrooms +0.2 pts ▸ 29.5%

16.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.8 pts 9.8%

4.6% 5 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 7.4%

2.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

47.3% $350–$549 +52.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

40.5% $200–$349 +9.5 pts ▸ 50.0%

7.9% Under $200 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% $550–$749 ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +9.7 pts 34.0%

28.2% $1,800–$2,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 35.8%

16.1% Under $1,000 +12.3 pts ▸ 28.3%

6.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 5.7%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) ◂ +6.2 pts 58.9%

10.8% Worked at home +7.6 pts ▸ 18.5%

3.5% Car (passenger) +1.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.1% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 2 vehicles +1.5 pts ▸ 40.0%

32.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.6 pts 20.0%

14.9% 3 vehicles +5.1 pts ▸ 20.0%

9.4% 4 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 20.0%

4.6% No vehicle ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.2 pts 14.9%

10.0% Construction +4.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

10.6% Retail trade +0.7 pts ▸ 11.3%

5.5% Education & training +3.4 pts ▸ 8.9%

8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.2 pts 6.0%

7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.5 pts 7.1%

6.6% Mining ◂ +2.4 pts 4.2%

4.6% Public administration & safety +1.3 pts ▸ 6.0%

4.9% Administrative & support ◂ +1.3 pts 3.6%

4.6% Other services ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.5 pts 1.8%

1.7% Finance & insurance +2.4 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

10.4% Professionals +12.2 pts ▸ 22.6%

18.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.8 pts 17.9%

14.2% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 10.7%

13.8% Labourers ◂ +4.9 pts 8.9%

12.0% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

12.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.3 pts 5.4%

9.4% Sales workers +0.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

7.1% Managers ◂ +0.5 pts 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +1.9 higher in Kurri Kurri

4.3 50th pct 2.4 24th pct

Types ≤15 min in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +1.0 more in Kurri Kurri

4.2 43rd pct 3.2 31st pct

15-min city in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +43.3 pts higher in Kurri Kurri

43.3% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +28.7 pts higher in Kurri Kurri

28.7% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +62.1 pts higher in Kurri Kurri

83.4% 75th pct 21.3% 37th pct

Walk to school in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +23.8 pts higher in Mulbring

57.8% 41st pct 81.6% 65th pct

Walk to a park in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +0.2 pts higher in Mulbring

91.1% 46th pct 91.4% 47th pct

Walk to health in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +3.1 pts higher in Kurri Kurri

3.1% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +3.7 more in Mulbring

10.0 23rd pct 13.7 35th pct

Intersections/km² in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +26 higher in Kurri Kurri

47 70th pct 21 32nd pct

Mean slope in Kurri Kurri in Mulbring +1.5 pts higher in Mulbring

5.1% 57th pct 6.7% 74th pct

Compare Kurri Kurri with nearby areas

Mulbring Louth Park Abernethy Lochinvar Kitchener Cessnock Seahampton Killingworth

Compare Mulbring with nearby areas

Killingworth Abernethy Kurri Kurri Seahampton Kitchener Awaba Minmi Louth Park

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kurri Kurri vs Mulbring [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL112011/kurri-kurri/vs/UCL122092/mulbring