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Eden vs Kalaru

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 35 km apart · Eden profile · Kalaru profile

Eden Kalaru

Eden and Kalaru (L) are two nearby areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Eden is much older, with a typical resident aged 53 and 32.3% of people aged 65 or over. It is also more walkable (somewhat walkable) and has a higher proportion of renters at 31.3%. In contrast, Kalaru (L) is car-dependent and more affluent, with a typical household income of $1,370 per week compared to $1,001 in Eden. Kalaru (L) also has a more highly qualified population, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far higher than the 11.0% in Eden.

Both areas share a similar unemployment rate of around 5.5% to 6% and have nearly identical shares of people in de facto relationships. However, the gaps between them are often widening. The difference in household income and the share of university-educated adults have both grown since 2011. While Eden remains far more accessible by foot, with many homes within walking distance of schools and groceries, Kalaru (L) has seen a growing lead in home ownership and the number of people working or looking for work.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 20.1 pts higher in Eden Population: 2,559 larger in Eden Participation: 17.3 pts higher in Kalaru PT commute: 0.4 pts higher in Eden One-parent: 11.4 pts higher in Eden

Demographics & Identity

Population in Edenin Kalaru +2,559 larger in Eden gap widening
3,227 79th pct 668 43rd pct
Median age in Edenin Kalaru +8 yrs older in Eden gap narrowing
53 yrs 77th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Edenin Kalaru +6.8 pts higher in Eden gap widening
8.3% 73rd pct 1.5% 16th pct
Aged 65+ in Edenin Kalaru +12.0 pts higher in Eden gap widening
32.3% 81st pct 20.4% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Edenin Kalaru +3.8 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
16.0% 36th pct 19.8% 67th pct
De facto in Edenin Kalaru +0.1 pts higher in Eden gap narrowing
13.7% 58th pct 13.6% 57th pct

Age structure

32.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.0 pts 20.4%
27.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.9 pts ▸ 30.5%
15.9% Young adults (25–44) +6.4 pts ▸ 22.3%
16.0% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
8.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.0 pts 6.7%

Marital status

41.9% Married +10.4 pts ▸ 52.3%
32.5% Never married ◂ +3.5 pts 29.0%
12.5% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 10.5%
9.5% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 6.5%
3.9% Separated ◂ +1.3 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Eden Kalaru

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Edenin Kalaru +2.1 pts higher in Eden gap narrowing
11.7% 56th pct 9.6% 40th pct

Country of birth

78.8% Australia +4.3 pts ▸ 83.1%
3.5% England ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

Ancestry

36.7% Australian +9.4 pts ▸ 46.1%
42.4% English +3.7 pts ▸ 46.1%
9.8% Scottish +3.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.8% Irish +1.5 pts ▸ 12.3%
4.5% German ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%
1.4% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.6% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.3% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Edenin Kalaru +1.1 pts higher in Eden gap steady
3.3% 44th pct 2.2% 25th pct
Limited English in Edenin Kalaru +0.4 pts higher in Eden gap steady
0.4% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.6% English only +3.4 pts ▸ 91.0%
0.0% Hindi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 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%

Religion

No religion in Edenin Kalaru +4.0 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
43.4% 54th pct 47.5% 68th pct

Religious affiliation

43.4% No religion +4.0 pts ▸ 47.5%
45.4% Christianity ◂ +3.0 pts 42.4%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 8.2%
0.3% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.6% Buddhism even 0.6%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Edenin Kalaru +13.6 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
32.6% 30th pct 46.2% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Edenin Kalaru +11.6 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
11.0% 47th pct 22.6% 86th pct

Highest year of school

32.6% Year 12 +13.6 pts ▸ 46.2%
29.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 27.4%
17.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.2 pts 8.9%
10.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 9.8%

Highest qualification level

36.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.3 pts 36.0%
14.0% Bachelor degree +12.1 pts ▸ 26.2%
14.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 14.4%
2.9% Postgraduate degree +0.9 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 3.0%
2.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.6 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

15.5% Engineering & related ◂ +0.5 pts 15.0%
12.7% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 12.5%
8.6% Health +3.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
8.4% Education +3.4 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.6% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 11.2%
5.2% Architecture & building +2.7 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.6 pts 3.0%
2.5% Agriculture & environment +2.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.9% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Edenin Kalaru +$200 higher in Kalaru gap widening
$571 31st pct $771 72nd pct
Household income in Edenin Kalaru +$369 higher in Kalaru gap widening
$1,001 24th pct $1,370 59th pct
Family income in Edenin Kalaru +$548 higher in Kalaru gap widening
$1,334 28th pct $1,882 69th pct
High earners in Edenin Kalaru +3.2 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
3.9% 24th pct 7.1% 57th pct
High-income homes in Edenin Kalaru +6.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
6.8% 27th pct 13.2% 61st pct

Household income distribution

33.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 31.0%
22.1% $1,500–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 28.7%
26.3% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 15.9%
4.4% $3,000–$3,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.4% $4,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

49.5% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 40.9%
29.7% $650–$1,499 +7.3 pts ▸ 37.0%
8.2% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 14.0%
1.1% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Edenin Kalaru +1.6 pts higher in Eden
37.7% 74th pct 36.1% 66th pct
Mental health in Edenin Kalaru +0.9 pts higher in Kalaru
10.1% 53rd pct 10.9% 64th pct
Needs assistance in Edenin Kalaru +2.1 pts higher in Eden gap steady
8.2% 73rd pct 6.1% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.1 pts 12.9%
8.7% Asthma +3.5 pts ▸ 12.3%
10.1% Mental health +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.3% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.9 pts 3.6%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 3.6%
4.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 3.6%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 3.1%
2.0% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 1.2%
1.5% Dementia ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.8% None +4.9 pts ▸ 55.7%
23.0% One condition +1.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
9.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 8.7%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 4.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Edenin Kalaru +8.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
16.7% 47th pct 25.0% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Edenin Kalaru +2.7 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
12.9% 44th pct 15.5% 82nd pct
Unpaid child care in Edenin Kalaru +8.8 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
20.0% 27th pct 28.8% 72nd pct
Defence service in Edenin Kalaru +1.1 pts higher in Eden
3.7% 53rd pct 2.6% 25th pct
Housework 15h+ in Edenin Kalaru +3.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
24.2% 52nd pct 27.7% 79th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Edenin Kalaru +0.2 larger in Kalaru gap widening
2.2 36th pct 2.4 57th pct
One-parent in Edenin Kalaru +11.4 pts higher in Eden gap widening
19.3% 73rd pct 7.9% 11th pct
Living alone in Edenin Kalaru +4.9 pts higher in Eden gap narrowing
34.0% 68th pct 29.1% 49th pct

Family composition

40.0% Couples with children +19.2 pts ▸ 59.2%
39.6% Couples without children ◂ +6.7 pts 32.9%
19.3% One-parent families ◂ +11.4 pts 7.9%
1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.6% 2 people ◂ +5.0 pts 35.7%
34.0% 1 person ◂ +4.9 pts 29.1%
8.1% 4 people +7.4 pts ▸ 15.5%
10.4% 3 people +2.8 pts ▸ 13.2%
4.3% 5 people +2.3 pts ▸ 6.6%
2.6% 6 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Edenin Kalaru +$108 higher in Kalaru
$270 49th pct $378 83rd pct
Mortgage in Edenin Kalaru +$216 higher in Kalaru gap widening
$1,517 63rd pct $1,733 77th pct
People / bedroom in Edenin Kalaru +0.10 higher in Kalaru gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Edenin Kalaru +20.1 pts higher in Eden gap widening
31.3% 75th pct 11.2% 17th pct
Owned outright in Edenin Kalaru +4.0 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
43.7% 64th pct 47.7% 76th pct
Separate houses in Edenin Kalaru +12.9 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
79.7% 12th pct 92.6% 45th pct
3+ bedrooms in Edenin Kalaru +4.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
72.1% 30th pct 76.4% 47th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.7% Owned outright +4.0 pts ▸ 47.7%
19.7% Owned with a mortgage +22.1 pts ▸ 41.9%
31.3% Rented ◂ +20.1 pts 11.2%
2.9% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%

Types of homes

79.7% Separate house +12.9 pts ▸ 92.6%
13.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Other dwelling +4.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.5 pts 41.5%
20.7% 4 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 31.8%
21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 14.3%
4.0% 1 bedroom +5.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
4.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.1%
0.5% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

46.8% $200–$349 ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
23.6% $350–$549 +14.3 pts ▸ 37.9%
22.2% Under $200 ◂ +4.9 pts 17.2%
2.0% $550–$749 ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.8 pts 32.4%
26.2% $1,800–$2,999 +9.0 pts ▸ 35.2%
19.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.3 pts 10.2%
8.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 6.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Edenin Kalaru +7.2 pts higher in Eden gap steady
8.4% 83rd pct 1.2% 23rd pct
Work from home in Edenin Kalaru +8.7 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
7.4% 46th pct 16.1% 84th pct
PT commute in Edenin Kalaru +0.4 pts higher in Eden gap steady
0.4% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

67.3% Car (driver) ◂ +1.3 pts 65.9%
7.4% Worked at home +8.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
5.6% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 1.3%
5.2% Car (passenger) +0.2 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Bicycle +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.7% 2 vehicles +12.7 pts ▸ 49.4%
40.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.7 pts 29.0%
10.3% 3 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.4% No vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 1.2%
4.4% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Edenin Kalaru +2.6 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
35.2% 51st pct 37.8% 64th pct
Recent arrivals in Edenin Kalaru +4.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
6.6% 58th pct 10.9% 73rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Edenin Kalaru +0.5 pts higher in Eden gap narrowing
5.9% 66th pct 5.5% 61st pct
Participation in Edenin Kalaru +17.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
44.0% 25th pct 61.3% 74th pct
Full-time in Edenin Kalaru +5.9 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
49.4% 18th pct 55.3% 46th pct

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance +8.1 pts ▸ 21.5%
11.8% Retail trade ◂ +1.8 pts 10.0%
11.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.8 pts 5.8%
6.4% Education & training +3.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.5% Construction +2.2 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.6% Public administration & safety +2.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.6% Manufacturing +1.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.1 pts 1.6%
4.1% Professional & technical +1.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
5.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.1 pts 1.0%
5.0% Other services ◂ +2.4 pts 2.6%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +1.9 pts 1.9%

Occupations people work in

10.7% Professionals +10.8 pts ▸ 21.5%
18.4% Labourers ◂ +5.5 pts 12.9%
13.9% Technicians & trades +1.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.6% Community & personal service +0.1 pts ▸ 15.8%
9.7% Clerical & administrative +0.9 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.8% Managers ◂ +0.8 pts 9.0%
9.8% Sales workers ◂ +3.7 pts 6.1%
9.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.6 pts 4.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Edenin Kalaru +3.9 higher in Eden
5.4 71st pct 1.4 14th pct
Types ≤15 min in Edenin Kalaru +3.9 more in Eden
5.3 63rd pct 1.4 12th pct
15-min city in Edenin Kalaru +54.9 pts higher in Eden
54.9% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Edenin Kalaru +58.6 pts higher in Eden
58.6% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Edenin Kalaru +10.8 pts higher in Eden
76.9% 68th pct 66.1% 60th pct
Walk to school in Edenin Kalaru +63.4 pts higher in Eden
63.4% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Edenin Kalaru +28.4 pts higher in Eden
90.4% 44th pct 62.0% 21st pct
Walk to health in Edenin Kalaru +49.0 pts higher in Eden
49.0% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Edenin Kalaru +17.9 more in Eden
23.9 62nd pct 6.0 12th pct
Intersections/km² in Edenin Kalaru +55 higher in Eden
60 79th pct 5 6th pct
Mean slope in Edenin Kalaru +1.7 pts higher in Eden
9.6% 89th pct 7.9% 83rd pct

Compare Eden with nearby areas

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Compare Kalaru with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eden vs Kalaru [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115056/eden/vs/UCL121055/kalaru