Somali vs Australian Community Comparison
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3,155
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29.1/ 100
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231st/ 347
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9,058
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88.0/ 100
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Australian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 75,518,245 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Australians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.090. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Australians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 1.2 Australians.
Somali vs Australian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 28.2%, a difference of 32.7%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $52,074, a difference of 29.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $107,912, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $53,739, a difference of 10.4%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $43,308, a difference of 13.0%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $52,294, a difference of 20.0%).
Income Metric | Somali | Australian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $52,074 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $118,440 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $96,490 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $52,294 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $62,857 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $43,308 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $53,739 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $107,912 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $113,533 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $66,891 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 28.2% |
Somali vs Australian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 45.8%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 44.4%), and family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 43.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 4.3%), single father poverty (14.5% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 8.3%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.3%, a difference of 15.1%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Australian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 12.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Excellent 20.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 28.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Somali vs Australian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 14.7%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 14.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 0.27%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Australian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Average 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Somali vs Australian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 19.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 5.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.5%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.5%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Australian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Average 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 37.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Excellent 75.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Fair 82.5% |
Somali vs Australian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 34.9%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 21.4%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.7% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 0.83%), average family size (3.20 compared to 3.13, a difference of 2.1%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 4.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Australian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 62.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Excellent 47.4% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.13 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Excellent 11.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Somali vs Australian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 30.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 56.7%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 1.1%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 8.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 56.7%, a difference of 10.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Australian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Good 10.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 56.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Excellent 20.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Excellent 6.6% |
Somali vs Australian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 81.5%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 42.7%), and doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 36.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.4%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 1.4%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Australian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.7% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.0% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 88.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 70.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 64.6% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 51.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 44.0% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 18.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Somali vs Australian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Australian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 19.8%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 15.5%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.67%), male disability (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 1.6%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 2.9%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Australian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Average 11.3% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 22.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 45.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |