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Esperance vs Kambalda East

Name: Esperance vs Kambalda East — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 294 km apart · Esperance profile · Kambalda East profile

Esperance Kambalda East

Esperance and Kambalda East (L) are two Western Australian towns with very different profiles. Esperance is much larger and has an older population, with 20.6% aged 65 and over compared to 9.4% in Kambalda East (L). Educational levels are also far higher in Esperance, where 41.5% of residents completed Year 12, while only 23.3% did so in Kambalda East (L). This differs from the local economy, as Kambalda East (L) has a much higher typical weekly income of $1,839, compared to $1,453 in Esperance.

Both areas are similar in their walkability, each being rated as somewhat walkable. They also share similar household sizes, with about 2.3 and 2.2 people per home respectively. While they are alike in these areas, other gaps have shifted since 2011; the difference in the typical age of residents has widened to 7 years, and the gap in the number of volunteers has grown significantly to 15 percentage points.

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Where they differ most

Population: 9,416 larger in Esperance Volunteering: 14.5 pts higher in Esperance Year 12: 18.2 pts higher in Esperance Participation: 14.0 pts higher in Esperance Mortgage: $649 higher in Esperance

Demographics & Identity

Population in Esperance in Kambalda East +9,416 larger in Esperance gap narrowing

10,218 86th pct 802 49th pct

Median age in Esperance in Kambalda East +7 yrs older in Esperance gap widening

41 yrs 36th pct 34 yrs 13th pct

Age structure

23.6% Young adults (25–44) +6.0 pts ▸ 29.6%

25.4% Older adults (45–64) +0.3 pts ▸ 25.7%

19.2% Children (0–14) +1.5 pts ▸ 20.7%

20.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.2 pts 9.4%

11.2% Youth (15–24) +2.8 pts ▸ 14.0%

Marital status

36.2% Never married +11.1 pts ▸ 47.2%

44.3% Married ◂ +8.6 pts 35.7%

9.0% Divorced +0.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

7.0% Widowed ◂ +5.7 pts 1.3%

3.6% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%

Age & sex structure

Esperance Kambalda East

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.5% Australia ◂ +27.2 pts 49.3%

2.6% New Zealand +4.2 pts ▸ 6.9%

3.5% England ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%

0.7% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.1% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.6% Australian ◂ +13.2 pts 30.4%

40.2% English ◂ +14.4 pts 25.8%

10.0% Scottish ◂ +4.6 pts 5.4%

8.7% Irish ◂ +5.3 pts 3.4%

4.4% German ◂ +0.5 pts 3.9%

3.1% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.6%

0.9% Filipino +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

86.0% English only ◂ +25.4 pts 60.6%

0.1% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.7% No religion ◂ +9.7 pts 40.0%

37.6% Christianity ◂ +16.2 pts 21.3%

11.3% Not stated +24.7 pts ▸ 35.9%

0.2% Islam +1.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.8% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.1% Hinduism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

41.5% Year 12 ◂ +18.2 pts 23.3%

24.9% Year 10 ◂ +1.1 pts 23.8%

12.6% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 10.8%

9.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 5.5%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.8 pts 28.0%

16.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.7 pts 4.3%

12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.8 pts 4.3%

3.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%

2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.3 pts 1.0%

Field of qualification

16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +1.1 pts 15.7%

13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 8.3%

9.7% Education ◂ +7.7 pts 2.0%

8.9% Health ◂ +6.6 pts 2.3%

7.8% Society & culture ◂ +3.2 pts 4.5%

6.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 4.0%

5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.1 pts 0.8%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%

2.0% Creative arts ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Esperance in Kambalda East +$141 higher in Kambalda East gap narrowing

$781 73rd pct $922 88th pct

Household income in Esperance in Kambalda East +$386 higher in Kambalda East gap narrowing

$1,453 63rd pct $1,839 82nd pct

Family income in Esperance in Kambalda East +$368 higher in Kambalda East gap narrowing

$1,988 75th pct $2,356 88th pct

Household income distribution

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 30.1%

26.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.0 pts 19.2%

19.3% Under $650 ◂ +4.6 pts 14.6%

6.8% $4,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

8.4% $3,000–$3,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 8.7%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 26.5%

29.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.5 pts 14.2%

17.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 17.9%

3.6% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 5.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 5.5%

8.8% Asthma ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%

7.9% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%

5.9% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 5.0%

5.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 3.9%

4.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.0 pts 1.2%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.4%

2.0% Lung condition +0.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.2% None ◂ +16.5 pts 42.6%

19.6% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 14.3%

6.1% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 4.4%

3.1% Three or more ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Esperance in Kambalda East +0.1 larger in Esperance gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

51.9% Couples with children +3.5 pts ▸ 55.4%

31.3% Couples without children ◂ +0.5 pts 30.8%

15.7% One-parent families ◂ +5.3 pts 10.4%

1.1% Other families +1.7 pts ▸ 2.8%

Household size

31.6% 1 person +4.4 pts ▸ 36.1%

35.9% 2 people ◂ +0.3 pts 35.6%

13.2% 3 people ◂ +4.5 pts 8.7%

11.8% 4 people ◂ +0.8 pts 11.0%

5.0% 5 people even 5.0%

2.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Esperance in Kambalda East +$100 higher in Esperance gap narrowing

$270 49th pct $170 14th pct

Mortgage in Esperance in Kambalda East +$649 higher in Esperance gap narrowing

$1,549 65th pct $900 16th pct

People / bedroom in Esperance in Kambalda East even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.4% Owned with a mortgage +10.7 pts ▸ 41.1%

33.0% Owned outright ◂ +5.6 pts 27.4%

32.9% Rented ◂ +2.3 pts 30.6%

2.0% Other tenure +0.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%

Types of homes

85.4% Separate house +6.8 pts ▸ 92.2%

10.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.5 pts 7.3%

2.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.2% 3 bedrooms +10.0 pts ▸ 55.3%

31.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 23.3%

12.0% 2 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 18.7%

5.0% 5 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

4.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

23.4% Under $200 +36.3 pts ▸ 59.7%

49.4% $200–$349 ◂ +28.5 pts 20.9%

22.4% $350–$549 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

18.7% Under $1,000 +33.5 pts ▸ 52.2%

38.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.4 pts 25.6%

29.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.2 pts 7.8%

7.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

70.5% Car (driver) ◂ +3.8 pts 66.7%

4.5% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

4.7% Worked at home ◂ +2.4 pts 2.3%

0.8% Bus +3.5 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.2% Walked ◂ +2.0 pts 1.1%

1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.8 pts 31.7%

35.0% 1 vehicle +2.1 pts ▸ 37.1%

12.9% 3 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 15.4%

6.9% 4 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 8.1%

5.7% No vehicle ◂ +2.5 pts 3.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

3.8% Mining +44.1 pts ▸ 47.9%

10.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.2 pts 2.7%

10.2% Retail trade ◂ +5.2 pts 5.0%

9.9% Education & training ◂ +4.1 pts 5.7%

9.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.6 pts 3.4%

8.0% Construction ◂ +4.6 pts 3.4%

8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

7.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 4.6%

2.7% Manufacturing +3.0 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.2% Other services ◂ +2.2 pts 3.1%

5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 4.6%

4.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.2% Machinery operators & drivers +24.2 pts ▸ 36.4%

16.3% Technicians & trades +3.2 pts ▸ 19.5%

14.3% Professionals ◂ +6.2 pts 8.0%

12.1% Labourers ◂ +3.6 pts 8.4%

11.7% Managers ◂ +8.3 pts 3.4%

11.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.4 pts 9.2%

10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.8 pts 6.5%

9.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.3 pts 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Esperance in Kambalda East +0.3 higher in Esperance

5.1 65th pct 4.8 60th pct

Types ≤15 min in Esperance in Kambalda East +0.3 more in Esperance

5.0 56th pct 4.7 51st pct

15-min city in Esperance in Kambalda East +27.5 pts higher in Kambalda East

60.3% 51st pct 87.7% 79th pct

Walk to shops in Esperance in Kambalda East +31.1 pts higher in Kambalda East

60.0% 51st pct 91.1% 83rd pct

Walk to transit in Esperance in Kambalda East +2.2 pts higher in Esperance

86.5% 79th pct 84.3% 76th pct

Walk to school in Esperance in Kambalda East +20.9 pts higher in Kambalda East

74.5% 55th pct 95.5% 86th pct

Walk to a park in Esperance in Kambalda East +5.4 pts higher in Kambalda East

92.1% 49th pct 97.5% 69th pct

Walk to health in Esperance in Kambalda East +27.5 pts higher in Esperance

27.5% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Esperance in Kambalda East +8.6 more in Esperance

22.3 59th pct 13.7 35th pct

Intersections/km² in Esperance in Kambalda East +27 higher in Esperance

31 49th pct 4 5th pct

Mean slope in Esperance in Kambalda East +1.7 pts higher in Kambalda East

4.1% 43rd pct 5.9% 66th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Esperance vs Kambalda East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL513002/esperance/vs/UCL521027/kambalda-east