Australian vs Somali Community Comparison
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Australian
Somali
Social Comparison
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Australians
Somalis
9,058
SOCIAL INDEX
88.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
32nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Somali Integration in Australian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 75,518,245 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Australian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.394. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Australians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.071% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Australians corresponds to an increase of 70.5 Somalis.
Australian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (28.2% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 32.7%), per capita income ($52,074 compared to $40,367, a difference of 29.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($107,912 compared to $83,752, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($53,739 compared to $48,657, a difference of 10.4%), median female earnings ($43,308 compared to $38,333, a difference of 13.0%), and median earnings ($52,294 compared to $43,567, a difference of 20.0%).
Income Metric | Australian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $52,074 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $118,440 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $96,490 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $52,294 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $62,857 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $43,308 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,739 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $107,912 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $113,533 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $66,891 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.2% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Australian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (14.4% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 45.8%), child poverty among boys under 16 (14.7% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 44.4%), and family poverty (7.8% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 43.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 4.3%), single father poverty (15.7% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 8.3%), and single mother poverty (28.3% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 15.1%).
Poverty Metric | Australian | Somali |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Exceptional 12.5% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.8% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.7% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.8% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.3% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.3% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
Australian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 14.7%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.3% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 14.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.7% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 0.27%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.1%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.9% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Australian | Somali |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Excellent 5.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.7% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.2% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Australian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 19.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 5.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.5% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.5% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Australian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Average 79.5% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Excellent 75.5% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.0% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.5% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Australian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 34.9%), married-couple households (47.4% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 21.4%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.9% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 0.83%), average family size (3.13 compared to 3.20, a difference of 2.1%), and births to unmarried women (29.5% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Australian | Somali |
Family Households | Tragic 62.8% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.4% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.13 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.5% | Good 30.7% |
Australian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 30.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 24.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.7% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.1%), no vehicles in household (10.1% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 8.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.7% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 10.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Australian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.1% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 56.7% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 20.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 6.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Australian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 81.5%), professional degree (5.9% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 42.7%), and doctorate degree (2.4% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 36.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.5% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 1.4%), kindergarten (98.4% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (98.4% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.4%).
Education Level Metric | Australian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.6% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.8% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.7% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.0% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.1% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.9% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.2% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.1% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 70.4% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.6% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.9% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 44.0% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.4% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.9% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.4% | Fair 1.7% |
Australian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Australian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.8% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 19.8%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 15.5%), and disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.67%), male disability (11.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 1.6%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 2.9%).
Disability Metric | Australian | Somali |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Average 11.3% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.0% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.7% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Good 2.5% |