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Point Lookout vs Karragarra Island

Name: Point Lookout vs Karragarra Island — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Point Lookout profile · Karragarra Island profile

Point Lookout Karragarra Island

Point Lookout and Karragarra Island are two coastal areas with very different living patterns. Point Lookout has a more active workforce, with 52.7% of adults working or looking for work, and is more walkable, with 60.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Karragarra Island is much older, with a typical resident aged 63 and 41.7% of the population aged 65 and over. Residents there are also more likely to own their homes outright (61.0%) and have more detached houses (94.1%) than those in Point Lookout.

Both areas have a similar unemployment rate, which sits close to the national figure. Since 2011, the gap in typical age has shifted, with Karragarra Island now being the older of the two. At the same time, the difference in education has grown, as the share of people who finished Year 12 is now far higher in Point Lookout (58.8%) than in Karragarra Island (42.8%).

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 30.9 pts higher in Point Lookout PT commute: 10.4 pts higher in Karragarra Island Separate houses: 21.1 pts higher in Karragarra Island Participation: 20.4 pts higher in Point Lookout Recent arrivals: 11.1 pts higher in Point Lookout

Demographics & Identity

Population in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +540 larger in Point Lookout gap narrowing

780 48th pct 240 12th pct

Median age in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +8 yrs older in Karragarra Island gap narrowing

55 yrs 83rd pct 63 yrs 100th pct

Age structure

31.4% Seniors (65+) +10.3 pts ▸ 41.7%

33.3% Older adults (45–64) +5.4 pts ▸ 38.8%

16.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.4 pts 10.4%

11.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.7 pts 5.8%

7.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.4 pts 4.2%

Marital status

49.7% Married ◂ +9.4 pts 40.3%

30.8% Never married ◂ +9.2 pts 21.7%

11.7% Divorced +13.1 pts ▸ 24.8%

4.2% Widowed +3.3 pts ▸ 7.5%

3.2% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Point Lookout Karragarra Island

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

71.9% Australia ◂ +6.5 pts 65.4%

5.0% England +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

2.1% New Zealand +2.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.7% English +6.7 pts ▸ 50.4%

31.4% Australian ◂ +6.8 pts 24.6%

17.1% Irish ◂ +5.8 pts 11.3%

15.5% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 14.2%

5.1% German +4.9 pts ▸ 10.0%

2.4% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.7% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.6% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

83.7% English only +5.4 pts ▸ 89.2%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 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% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

50.3% No religion ◂ +6.5 pts 43.8%

35.6% Christianity +5.6 pts ▸ 41.3%

12.6% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 11.7%

1.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%

0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 12 ◂ +16.0 pts 42.8%

20.2% Year 10 +9.1 pts ▸ 29.3%

3.9% Year 9 or below +6.0 pts ▸ 9.9%

5.9% Year 11 +2.2 pts ▸ 8.1%

Highest qualification level

27.8% Certificate III / IV +0.3 pts ▸ 28.1%

25.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.1 pts 18.8%

12.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.9 pts ▸ 20.6%

10.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.8 pts 3.8%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.1 pts ▸ 6.3%

1.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.1% Engineering & related +5.4 pts ▸ 17.5%

13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 13.8%

11.7% Society & culture +0.1 pts ▸ 11.9%

10.7% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 10.0%

9.1% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 9.4%

8.7% Architecture & building ◂ +4.4 pts 4.4%

4.0% Creative arts +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

2.0% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.4 pts 3.1%

3.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 2.5%

Income

Personal income in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +$276 higher in Point Lookout gap widening

$753 68th pct $477 13th pct

Household income in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +$496 higher in Point Lookout gap widening

$1,368 58th pct $872 11th pct

Family income in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +$562 higher in Point Lookout gap widening

$1,714 59th pct $1,152 14th pct

Household income distribution

29.3% $650–$1,499 +9.6 pts ▸ 39.0%

21.0% Under $650 +9.5 pts ▸ 30.5%

30.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.0 pts 22.0%

8.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% $3,000–$3,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 2.5%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 +22.6 pts ▸ 60.6%

30.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.0 pts 11.9%

13.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 11.9%

6.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Arthritis +15.8 pts ▸ 25.4%

7.4% Other condition +8.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

6.7% Mental health +8.3 pts ▸ 15.0%

3.8% Heart disease +5.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

5.3% Asthma +3.9 pts ▸ 9.2%

3.5% Diabetes +5.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

5.6% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 7.9%

2.3% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.3% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.5% None ◂ +23.0 pts 37.5%

20.4% One condition +7.9 pts ▸ 28.3%

4.6% Two conditions +5.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

2.4% Three or more +7.6 pts ▸ 10.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +0.3 larger in Point Lookout gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

47.7% Couples without children +16.6 pts ▸ 64.3%

39.7% Couples with children ◂ +21.9 pts 17.9%

11.8% One-parent families +4.7 pts ▸ 16.4%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.3% 2 people +1.3 pts ▸ 46.6%

31.0% 1 person +9.7 pts ▸ 40.7%

9.7% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 7.6%

9.3% 4 people ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

3.3% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +$82 higher in Point Lookout gap widening

$350 75th pct $268 49th pct

Mortgage in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +$966 higher in Point Lookout gap widening

$1,833 82nd pct $867 14th pct

People / bedroom in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +0.10 higher in Karragarra Island gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.0% Owned outright +14.0 pts ▸ 61.0%

24.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.0 pts 22.0%

24.0% Rented ◂ +11.3 pts 12.7%

5.7% Not stated ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

3.0% Other tenure ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

73.0% Separate house +21.1 pts ▸ 94.1%

17.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

8.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.7% 2 bedrooms +27.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

41.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.8 pts 30.5%

20.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.1 pts 5.9%

4.7% 1 bedroom +9.7 pts ▸ 14.4%

6.0% 5 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Weekly rent distribution

40.3% $200–$349 +39.7 pts ▸ 80.0%

36.1% $350–$549 ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%

6.9% $550–$749 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

5.6% Under $200 ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.1 pts 34.6%

9.7% Under $1,000 +21.0 pts ▸ 30.8%

30.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%

19.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

35.7% Car (driver) ◂ +22.3 pts 13.4%

22.9% Worked at home ◂ +5.0 pts 17.9%

9.9% Walked ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%

4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.3% Bicycle ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.0% 1 vehicle +8.6 pts ▸ 49.6%

38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.0 pts 23.5%

12.7% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 13.0%

4.6% No vehicle +5.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

5.3% 4 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

21.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%

7.9% Health care & social assistance +7.0 pts ▸ 14.9%

9.1% Construction +4.4 pts ▸ 13.4%

5.4% Public administration & safety +6.6 pts ▸ 11.9%

6.5% Retail trade +3.9 pts ▸ 10.4%

8.8% Education & training +1.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.1% Professional & technical ◂ +2.6 pts 4.5%

2.8% Transport & warehousing +3.1 pts ▸ 6.0%

5.4% Administrative & support ◂ +0.9 pts 4.5%

2.0% Rental & real estate +2.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Mining ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.8% Professionals ◂ +3.4 pts 16.4%

17.6% Managers ◂ +10.1 pts 7.5%

13.3% Technicians & trades +1.6 pts ▸ 14.9%

10.5% Clerical & administrative +4.4 pts ▸ 14.9%

14.4% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 7.5%

8.8% Sales workers +4.7 pts ▸ 13.4%

12.7% Labourers ◂ +2.3 pts 10.4%

3.7% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +1.8 higher in Point Lookout

3.7 40th pct 1.9 19th pct

Types ≤15 min in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +1.9 more in Point Lookout

3.6 36th pct 1.7 15th pct

15-min city in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +46.6 pts higher in Point Lookout

46.6% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +60.6 pts higher in Point Lookout

60.6% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +45.0 pts higher in Karragarra Island

0.0% 0th pct 45.0% 48th pct

Walk to school in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +2.7 pts higher in Point Lookout

99.7% 89th pct 97.1% 67th pct

Walk to health in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +19.2 more in Point Lookout

35.9 79th pct 16.7 45th pct

Intersections/km² in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +67 higher in Point Lookout

82 88th pct 15 22nd pct

Mean slope in Point Lookout in Karragarra Island +5.6 pts higher in Point Lookout

11.5% 94th pct 6.0% 67th pct

Compare Point Lookout with nearby areas

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Compare Karragarra Island with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Point Lookout vs Karragarra Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321084/point-lookout/vs/UCL322066/karragarra-island