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5303, SA vs 5311, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 75 km apart · 5303, SA profile · 5311, SA profile

5303, SA 5311, SA

Postcode 5311 and postcode 5303 are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Postcode 5311 is far older, with a typical resident aged 49, and has a much lower typical household income of $1,097 per week. In contrast, postcode 5303 is more diverse and wealthier; 24.5% of its residents were born overseas, and the typical household income is well higher at $1,687 per week.

The gap in overseas arrivals is widening quickly, as 41% of people in postcode 5303 arrived recently compared to none in postcode 5311. Despite this, both areas are very similar in other ways. They share similar home sizes, with most containing three or more bedrooms, and both have an overall advantage score near the national average. Everyday life in both places is largely car-dependent, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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Where they differ most

Population: 239 larger in 5311, SA Born overseas: 20.0 pts higher in 5303, SA Unpaid carers: 9.1 pts higher in 5303, SA Limited English: 1.9 pts higher in 5303, SA Unemployment: 5.1 pts higher in 5311, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +239 larger in 5311, SA gap widening
159 7th pct 398 16th pct
Median age in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +9 yrs older in 5311, SA gap widening
40 yrs 36th pct 49 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +1.6 pts higher in 5311, SA gap steady
1.9% 45th pct 3.5% 65th pct
Aged 65+ in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +10.8 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
10.1% 10th pct 20.9% 58th pct
Under 15 in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +7.4 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
22.0% 88th pct 14.6% 24th pct
De facto in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.2 pts higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
10.4% 27th pct 10.5% 28th pct

Age structure

25.2% Older adults (45–64) +10.0 pts ▸ 35.2%
29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.0 pts 19.6%
22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.4 pts 14.6%
10.1% Seniors (65+) +10.8 pts ▸ 20.9%
11.3% Youth (15–24) +0.7 pts ▸ 12.1%

Marital status

56.3% Married ◂ +6.0 pts 50.3%
31.3% Never married +4.5 pts ▸ 35.8%
5.5% Divorced +4.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.3% Widowed ◂ +0.3 pts 2.0%

Age & sex structure

5303, SA 5311, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +20.0 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
24.5% 74th pct 4.5% 7th pct

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +17.0 pts ▸ 83.7%
12.6% South Africa ◂ +11.8 pts 0.8%
3.1% England ◂ +1.6 pts 1.5%
3.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 1.3%
2.5% Philippines ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.1% Australian ◂ +1.7 pts 40.5%
27.0% English +10.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
11.3% German +11.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.1% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 4.0%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +5.3 pts 3.5%
2.5% Filipino ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +14.6 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
16.4% 76th pct 1.8% 15th pct
Limited English in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +1.9 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
1.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

76.1% English only +11.8 pts ▸ 87.9%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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

No religion in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +5.5 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
30.2% 17th pct 35.7% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

54.1% Christianity ◂ +5.6 pts 48.5%
30.2% No religion +5.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
11.3% Not stated +2.7 pts ▸ 14.1%
2.5% Judaism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +3.3 pts higher in 5303, SA gap steady
41.2% 37th pct 37.9% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.5 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
11.7% 33rd pct 7.3% 10th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 ◂ +3.3 pts 37.9%
21.8% Year 10 ◂ +4.2 pts 17.6%
17.6% Year 11 +2.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 11.3%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +5.5 pts ▸ 37.9%
23.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.9 pts 10.2%
7.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.5 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 20.3%
15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.5 pts 7.9%
13.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.3 pts 4.5%
6.2% Management & commerce +6.3 pts ▸ 12.4%
6.2% Health +2.9 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.2% Education ◂ +1.1 pts 5.1%
4.6% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.6% Architecture & building ◂ +2.9 pts 1.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Creative arts +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +$306 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$900 75th pct $594 18th pct
Household income in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +$590 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$1,687 61st pct $1,097 15th pct
Family income in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +$861 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$2,312 75th pct $1,451 19th pct
High earners in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.3 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
7.8% 43rd pct 3.5% 11th pct
High-income homes in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +6.1 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
14.0% 42nd pct 7.9% 14th pct

Household income distribution

7.0% $650–$1,499 +28.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
5.3% Under $650 +23.7 pts ▸ 28.9%
14.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 25.7%
8.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 3.9%
5.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 3.9%

Personal income distribution

31.3% Under $650 +19.0 pts ▸ 50.3%
40.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.6 pts 32.0%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 6.4%
4.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2.2 pts higher in 5303, SA
32.1% 67th pct 29.9% 53rd pct
Mental health in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.5 pts higher in 5311, SA
7.5% 34th pct 8.0% 41st pct
Needs assistance in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +3.2 pts higher in 5303, SA gap steady
8.2% 86th pct 5.0% 44th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.5% Asthma ◂ +2.9 pts 11.6%
8.2% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
7.5% Mental health +0.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.4% Other condition +3.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.8% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.0% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.9% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.9% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.2% None ◂ +2.7 pts 54.5%
23.9% One condition ◂ +3.5 pts 20.4%
4.4% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +3.5 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
27.3% 86th pct 23.8% 77th pct
Unpaid carers in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +9.1 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
19.5% 100th pct 10.5% 22nd pct
Unpaid child care in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2.9 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
25.0% 50th pct 22.1% 31st pct
Defence service in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.0 pts higher in 5311, SA
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 76th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +1.2 pts higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
22.7% 47th pct 23.8% 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.1 larger in 5303, SA gap steady
2.4 43rd pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.7 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
2.8% 5th pct 7.5% 13th pct
Living alone in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +7.7 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
24.6% 39th pct 32.2% 75th pct

Family composition

62.4% Couples with children ◂ +11.7 pts 50.7%
31.2% Couples without children +8.5 pts ▸ 39.6%
2.8% One-parent families +4.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other families +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

38.6% 2 people +1.5 pts ▸ 40.1%
24.6% 1 person +7.7 pts ▸ 32.2%
22.8% 4 people ◂ +12.9 pts 9.9%
8.8% 3 people +3.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% 5 people +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +$45 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$200 23rd pct $155 12th pct
Mortgage in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +$11 higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
$661 6th pct $650 6th pct
People / bedroom in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.10 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.4 pts higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
8.8% 9th pct 13.2% 22nd pct
Owned outright in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +1.8 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
59.6% 97th pct 57.9% 94th pct
Separate houses in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +3.9 pts higher in 5303, SA gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 96.1% 69th pct
3+ bedrooms in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.9 pts higher in 5303, SA gap steady
77.2% 45th pct 76.3% 41st pct

How homes are owned or rented

59.6% Owned outright ◂ +1.8 pts 57.9%
12.3% Owned with a mortgage +6.8 pts ▸ 19.1%
8.8% Rented +4.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
8.8% Other tenure ◂ +4.2 pts 4.6%
5.3% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 3.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +3.9 pts 96.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 38.2%
22.8% 4 bedrooms +8.1 pts ▸ 30.9%
5.3% 2 bedrooms +4.6 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 5 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Studio / none +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +55.0 pts ▸ 55.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.9% Under $1,000 +12.3 pts ▸ 55.2%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +4.1 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 53rd pct
Work from home in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +8.9 pts higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
15.9% 49th pct 24.7% 74th pct
PT commute in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2 more in 5303, SA
3 36th pct 1 21st pct
Stops/1k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +16.36 more in 5303, SA
18.87 97th pct 2.51 39th pct
Departures/1k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +158.5 more in 5303, SA
163.5 50th pct 5.0 20th pct
PT routes in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2 more in 5303, SA
3 48th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
50 81st pct —

How people get to work

57.3% Car (driver) ◂ +2.5 pts 54.8%
15.9% Worked at home +8.9 pts ▸ 24.7%
11.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.3 pts 2.7%
4.9% Walked +3.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 38.5%
27.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.1 pts 16.2%
10.9% 4 or more +13.4 pts ▸ 24.3%
12.7% 1 vehicle +6.2 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% No vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +3.0 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
23.3% 12th pct 20.3% 7th pct
Recent arrivals in 5303, SAin 5311, SA gap widening
41.0% 100th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +5.1 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 68th pct
Participation in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +10.7 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
68.0% 84th pct 57.3% 39th pct
Full-time in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +8.1 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
73.2% 95th pct 65.1% 85th pct

Industries people work in

76.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.9 pts 64.0%
3.7% Health care & social assistance +3.3 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.4 pts 2.7%
4.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education & training +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Construction +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.2% Managers +4.9 pts ▸ 45.2%
24.4% Labourers ◂ +4.5 pts 19.9%
11.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.7 pts 4.3%
9.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.8 pts 7.0%
6.1% Sales workers ◂ +1.8 pts 4.3%
6.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.3 pts 3.8%
3.7% Professionals +2.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.7% Community & personal service +1.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +1 higher in 5303, SA
6 57th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSD decile in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2 higher in 5303, SA
7 64th pct 5 43rd pct
IER decile in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2 higher in 5303, SA
7 64th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +2 higher in 5303, SA
6 57th pct 4 36th pct
IRSAD score in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +19 higher in 5303, SA
982 52nd pct 963 42nd pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 4,523 79th pct
Assault/100k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 1,508 83rd pct
Burglary/100k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 1,256 89th pct
Theft/100k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 754 45th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 503 90th pct
Property damage/100k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 503 36th pct
5-yr change in 5303, SAin 5311, SA
— 200.0% 95th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.6 higher in 5303, SA
1.1 15th pct 0.5 6th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.6 more in 5303, SA
1.2 14th pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +20.6 pts higher in 5303, SA
27.0% 33rd pct 6.4% 19th pct
Walk to school in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +12.4 pts higher in 5303, SA
29.4% 14th pct 17.0% 8th pct
Walk to health in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +82.9 more in 5311, SA
50.3 86th pct 133.2 97th pct
Intersections/km² in 5303, SAin 5311, SA even
0 7th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in 5303, SAin 5311, SA +0.2 pts higher in 5311, SA
3.2% 17th pct 3.4% 22nd pct

Compare 5303, SA with nearby areas

5304, SA 5302, SA 3512, VIC 5301, SA 5309, SA 5311, SA 3506, VIC 5307, SA

Compare 5311, SA with nearby areas

5333, SA 5343, SA 5304, SA 5344, SA 5340, SA 5345, SA 5310, SA 5342, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5303, SA vs 5311, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA5303/5303-sa/vs/POA5311/5311-sa