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Pambula vs Kalaru

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Pambula profile · Kalaru profile

Pambula Kalaru

Pambula and Kalaru (L) are two nearby areas with very different layouts. Pambula is a very walkable hub where 76.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and many others are close to health services and schools. It is also an older area, with a typical resident aged 54 and a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (32.2%). In contrast, Kalaru (L) is car-dependent and dominated by detached houses (92.6%). It has a younger profile, with a typical resident aged 45 and a higher share of children under 15 (19.8%).

Both areas have a similar share of people born overseas, which sit close to the national figure. While they share some common ground, several gaps have shifted since 2011. The age gap has flipped, with Pambula now having older residents, and Kalaru (L) now has more people working or looking for work (61.3% compared to 48.9% in Pambula). There is also a wider gap in home sizes, with Kalaru (L) having more homes with three or more bedrooms.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 16.8 pts higher in Kalaru PT commute: 0.4 pts higher in Pambula Median age: 9 yrs older in Pambula Population: 959 larger in Pambula Unpaid carers: 4.2 pts higher in Kalaru

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pambulain Kalaru +959 larger in Pambula gap narrowing
1,627 67th pct 668 43rd pct
Median age in Pambulain Kalaru +9 yrs older in Pambula gap narrowing
54 yrs 80th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Pambulain Kalaru +1.0 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
2.5% 29th pct 1.5% 16th pct
Aged 65+ in Pambulain Kalaru +11.8 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
32.2% 81st pct 20.4% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Pambulain Kalaru +6.1 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
13.6% 22nd pct 19.8% 67th pct
De facto in Pambulain Kalaru +1.2 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
12.4% 42nd pct 13.6% 57th pct

Age structure

32.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 20.4%
28.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.6 pts ▸ 30.5%
16.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
13.6% Children (0–14) +6.1 pts ▸ 19.8%
8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.1 pts 6.7%

Marital status

48.2% Married +4.2 pts ▸ 52.3%
28.5% Never married +0.4 pts ▸ 29.0%
10.3% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.9% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 6.5%
3.0% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Pambula Kalaru

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pambulain Kalaru +0.8 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
10.4% 46th pct 9.6% 40th pct

Country of birth

84.5% Australia ◂ +1.4 pts 83.1%
3.9% England ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%
0.7% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% Australian +1.3 pts ▸ 46.1%
43.8% English +2.3 pts ▸ 46.1%
14.0% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 13.8%
12.7% Irish ◂ +0.4 pts 12.3%
5.2% German ◂ +1.3 pts 3.9%
2.0% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 1.5%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
0.6% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.0% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pambulain Kalaru +0.2 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
2.1% 22nd pct 2.2% 25th pct
Limited English in Pambulain Kalaru even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.2% English only ◂ +2.2 pts 91.0%
0.0% Hindi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Pambulain Kalaru +2.0 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
49.5% 75th pct 47.5% 68th pct

Religious affiliation

49.5% No religion ◂ +2.0 pts 47.5%
42.0% Christianity +0.3 pts ▸ 42.4%
7.5% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
0.0% Hinduism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Pambulain Kalaru +1.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
45.0% 68th pct 46.2% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Pambulain Kalaru +2.9 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
19.8% 80th pct 22.6% 86th pct

Highest year of school

45.0% Year 12 +1.3 pts ▸ 46.2%
24.3% Year 10 +3.1 pts ▸ 27.4%
12.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 8.9%
11.0% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 9.8%

Highest qualification level

32.2% Certificate III / IV +3.8 pts ▸ 36.0%
20.5% Bachelor degree +5.6 pts ▸ 26.2%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.8 pts 14.4%
6.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 3.8%
5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 3.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

12.6% Engineering & related +2.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.1% Education ◂ +1.4 pts 11.7%
11.6% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.2% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 12.3%
12.0% Society & culture ◂ +0.8 pts 11.2%
8.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.7 pts 7.9%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.7 pts 3.0%
4.6% Agriculture & environment +0.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.8% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 2.2%
2.1% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Pambulain Kalaru +$139 higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
$632 43rd pct $771 72nd pct
Household income in Pambulain Kalaru +$139 higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
$1,231 47th pct $1,370 59th pct
Family income in Pambulain Kalaru +$245 higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
$1,637 54th pct $1,882 69th pct
High earners in Pambulain Kalaru +1.2 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
5.9% 47th pct 7.1% 57th pct
High-income homes in Pambulain Kalaru +2.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
10.9% 51st pct 13.2% 61st pct

Household income distribution

34.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 31.0%
26.3% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 28.7%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +5.2 pts 15.9%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.7% $4,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

48.2% Under $650 ◂ +7.2 pts 40.9%
32.3% $650–$1,499 +4.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 14.0%
1.7% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pambulain Kalaru +2.3 pts higher in Pambula
38.4% 77th pct 36.1% 66th pct
Mental health in Pambulain Kalaru +1.2 pts higher in Pambula
12.1% 78th pct 10.9% 64th pct
Needs assistance in Pambulain Kalaru +3.0 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
9.2% 79th pct 6.1% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.2% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 12.9%
9.2% Asthma +3.1 pts ▸ 12.3%
12.1% Mental health ◂ +1.2 pts 10.9%
11.7% Other condition ◂ +3.6 pts 8.1%
7.6% Heart disease ◂ +4.0 pts 3.6%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.0 pts 3.6%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 3.1%
3.7% Dementia ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.4% None +1.3 pts ▸ 55.7%
21.7% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 24.3%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 8.7%
7.3% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 4.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pambulain Kalaru +2.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
22.7% 81st pct 25.0% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Pambulain Kalaru +4.2 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
11.3% 26th pct 15.5% 82nd pct
Unpaid child care in Pambulain Kalaru +7.5 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
21.3% 34th pct 28.8% 72nd pct
Defence service in Pambulain Kalaru +0.8 pts higher in Pambula
3.4% 45th pct 2.6% 25th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pambulain Kalaru +2.9 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
24.7% 57th pct 27.7% 79th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pambulain Kalaru +0.2 larger in Kalaru gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 2.4 57th pct
One-parent in Pambulain Kalaru +5.9 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
13.8% 42nd pct 7.9% 11th pct
Living alone in Pambulain Kalaru +3.5 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
32.6% 63rd pct 29.1% 49th pct

Family composition

44.7% Couples with children +14.5 pts ▸ 59.2%
40.3% Couples without children ◂ +7.4 pts 32.9%
13.8% One-parent families ◂ +5.9 pts 7.9%
1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people ◂ +2.9 pts 35.7%
32.6% 1 person ◂ +3.5 pts 29.1%
11.5% 4 people +4.0 pts ▸ 15.5%
12.2% 3 people +0.9 pts ▸ 13.2%
4.1% 5 people +2.5 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.8% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pambulain Kalaru +$48 higher in Kalaru
$330 70th pct $378 83rd pct
Mortgage in Pambulain Kalaru +$216 higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
$1,517 63rd pct $1,733 77th pct
People / bedroom in Pambulain Kalaru even gap narrowing
0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Pambulain Kalaru +9.2 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
20.5% 47th pct 11.2% 17th pct
Owned outright in Pambulain Kalaru +3.4 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
51.1% 85th pct 47.7% 76th pct
Separate houses in Pambulain Kalaru +16.8 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
75.8% 9th pct 92.6% 45th pct
3+ bedrooms in Pambulain Kalaru +9.5 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
66.8% 17th pct 76.4% 47th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.1% Owned outright ◂ +3.4 pts 47.7%
24.6% Owned with a mortgage +17.2 pts ▸ 41.9%
20.5% Rented ◂ +9.2 pts 11.2%
2.0% Other tenure ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 1.9%

Types of homes

75.8% Separate house +16.8 pts ▸ 92.6%
18.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% Other dwelling +5.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
2.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.1% 3 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 41.5%
21.6% 4 bedrooms +10.2 pts ▸ 31.8%
27.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.0 pts 14.3%
3.7% 1 bedroom +5.6 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.2% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%
0.0% Studio / none +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

44.0% $350–$549 ◂ +6.1 pts 37.9%
38.8% $200–$349 ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Under $200 +13.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
3.0% $550–$749 ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +9.8 pts 32.4%
23.0% $1,800–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
18.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +7.8 pts 10.2%
6.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 6.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Pambulain Kalaru +1.9 pts higher in Pambula gap widening
3.1% 42nd pct 1.2% 23rd pct
Work from home in Pambulain Kalaru +3.3 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
12.8% 74th pct 16.1% 84th pct
PT commute in Pambulain Kalaru +0.4 pts higher in Pambula gap steady
0.4% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

60.3% Car (driver) +5.6 pts ▸ 65.9%
12.8% Worked at home +3.3 pts ▸ 16.1%
7.4% Walked ◂ +6.1 pts 1.3%
3.7% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.7% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.1% 2 vehicles +11.3 pts ▸ 49.4%
41.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.8 pts 29.0%
12.1% 3 vehicles +2.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
4.6% 4 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.1% No vehicle ◂ +1.9 pts 1.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pambulain Kalaru +3.8 pts higher in Pambula gap narrowing
41.5% 79th pct 37.8% 64th pct
Recent arrivals in Pambulain Kalaru +7.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap steady
3.6% 43rd pct 10.9% 73rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pambulain Kalaru +3.0 pts higher in Kalaru gap widening
2.5% 14th pct 5.5% 61st pct
Participation in Pambulain Kalaru +12.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
48.9% 37th pct 61.3% 74th pct
Full-time in Pambulain Kalaru +3.4 pts higher in Kalaru gap narrowing
51.9% 28th pct 55.3% 46th pct

Industries people work in

12.0% Health care & social assistance +9.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
13.7% Construction ◂ +4.0 pts 9.6%
12.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.1 pts 5.8%
9.5% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.9% Education & training +1.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.7% Public administration & safety +1.7 pts ▸ 8.4%
8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +1.4 pts 6.8%
4.8% Professional & technical +0.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +2.1 pts 1.9%
1.2% Electricity, gas & water +2.0 pts ▸ 3.2%
3.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%
3.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%

Occupations people work in

16.8% Professionals +4.8 pts ▸ 21.5%
17.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.5 pts 15.8%
14.6% Community & personal service +1.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.7% Labourers ◂ +1.8 pts 12.9%
14.3% Managers ◂ +5.3 pts 9.0%
8.8% Clerical & administrative +1.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
7.7% Sales workers ◂ +1.6 pts 6.1%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.2 pts 4.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Pambulain Kalaru +4.8 higher in Pambula
6.3 89th pct 1.4 14th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pambulain Kalaru +4.9 more in Pambula
6.3 82nd pct 1.4 12th pct
15-min city in Pambulain Kalaru +77.2 pts higher in Pambula
77.2% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pambulain Kalaru +76.4 pts higher in Pambula
76.4% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pambulain Kalaru +19.0 pts higher in Pambula
85.1% 77th pct 66.1% 60th pct
Walk to school in Pambulain Kalaru +77.6 pts higher in Pambula
77.6% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pambulain Kalaru +31.8 pts higher in Pambula
93.8% 54th pct 62.0% 21st pct
Walk to health in Pambulain Kalaru +55.9 pts higher in Pambula
55.9% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pambulain Kalaru +31.5 more in Pambula
37.5 81st pct 6.0 12th pct
Intersections/km² in Pambulain Kalaru +26 higher in Pambula
31 48th pct 5 6th pct
Mean slope in Pambulain Kalaru +1.9 pts higher in Pambula
9.7% 90th pct 7.9% 83rd pct

Compare Pambula with nearby areas

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Compare Kalaru with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pambula vs Kalaru [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115118/pambula/vs/UCL121055/kalaru