Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Kariong

8 km²

Kariong has slightly above-average household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

It's also marked by a slightly smaller population than usual and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Kariong, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,485▲ +0.5%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +9.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.2%People aged 65 and over10.4%Children under 1521.9%People in a de facto relationship12.1%▲ +41.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kariong, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)27.2%

Young adults (25–44)26.1%

Children (0–14)21.9%

Youth (15–24)14.2%

Seniors (65+)10.4%

Marital status

In Kariong, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Married49%
Never married37%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kariong, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.8%

England4.4%

New Zealand2.0%

India1.0%

Philippines0.9%

China0.8%

South Africa0.8%

Nepal0.1%

Italy0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Kariong, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (9%).

Australian42.3%

English39.6%

Irish10.0%

Scottish9.1%

Italian3.5%

German2.9%

Chinese2.1%

Indian1.7%

Dutch1.5%

Filipino1.3%

Language

People using another language at home10.8%

Language used at home

In Kariong, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only86.0%

Mandarin0.8%

Cantonese0.5%

Arabic0.5%

Italian0.4%

Hindi0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Greek0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.5%

Religious affiliation

In Kariong, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (45%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity51%
No religion45%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.9%

Highest year of school

In Kariong, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (7%).

Year 1256.8%

Year 1026.4%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Year 116.2%

Highest qualification level

In Kariong, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV36.3%

Bachelor degree21.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.6%

Postgraduate degree5.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Kariong, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce19.6%

Engineering & related16.5%

Society & culture12.9%

Health11.4%

Education6.8%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.8%

Creative arts3.4%

Information technology3.1%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$850▲ +40.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,200▲ +51.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,352▲ +46.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.4%

Household income distribution

In Kariong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99937.6%

$650–$1,49919.8%

$3,000–$3,99914.9%

$4,000 or more12.5%

Under $6509.3%

Personal income distribution

In Kariong, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65036.9%

$650–$1,49934.3%

$1,500–$2,99920.6%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.8%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kariong, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.5%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions5.4%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kariong, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health10.2%

Asthma9.7%

Other condition8.4%

Arthritis7.1%

Diabetes4.8%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer2.5%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.1%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid31.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -3.2%since 2011 One-parent families14.3%People living alone15.1%▲ +3.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Kariong, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kariong, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people29.0%

4 people23.4%

3 people18.7%

1 person15.1%

5 people8.2%

6 or more5.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +47.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,080▲ +5.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.4%Homes owned outright24.5%Separate (detached) houses91.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms95.4%▼ -0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kariong, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (25%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage52%
Owned outright25%
Rented23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Kariong, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Kariong, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (11%).

3 bedrooms45.1%

4 bedrooms39.3%

5 or more11.0%

2 bedrooms3.2%

1 bedroom0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kariong, the largest group is $350–$549 at 61%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and $200–$349 (9%).

$350–$54958.0%

$550–$74921.7%

$200–$3499.0%

Under $2006.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kariong, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

$1,800–$2,99943.0%

$1,000–$1,79924.9%

$3,000 or more14.6%

Under $1,00011.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%▼ -14.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kariong, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles43.9%

1 vehicle26.8%

3 vehicles16.2%

4 or more10.5%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In Kariong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (31%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)50.6%

Worked at home25.4%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Walked0.9%

Bus0.6%

Train0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.6%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation69.1%Employed full-time55.7%

Industries people work in

In Kariong, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.8%

Construction10.9%

Retail trade10.9%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Education & training6.5%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Manufacturing6.4%

Professional & technical6.4%

Other services4.0%

Transport & warehousing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Kariong, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals18.6%

Technicians & trades16.3%

Clerical & administrative14.4%

Managers11.6%

Community & personal service11.3%

Sales workers10.7%

Labourers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers5.8%

Areas within Kariong

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