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5432, SA vs 5493, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 135 km apart · 5432, SA profile · 5493, SA profile

5432, SA 5493, SA

Postcode 5432 and postcode 5493 are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Postcode 5432 is a family-oriented area where 18.9% of people are children and 72.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. In contrast, postcode 5493 is far older, with a typical resident aged 56 compared to 41 in postcode 5432. Health challenges are much more common in postcode 5493, where 49.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 25.4% have a mental health condition, while figures are far lower in postcode 5432.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for people providing unpaid care. They are also very similar in that no one uses a language other than English at home and every household owns a motor vehicle. While they share these traits, they have drifted apart in other ways; the gap in the number of adults working or looking for work has widened since 2016, and residents in postcode 5493 are now far older than those in postcode 5432.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in 5493, SA 3+ bedrooms: 28.1 pts higher in 5432, SA Participation: 40.9 pts higher in 5432, SA Separate houses: 22.7 pts higher in 5432, SA Needs assistance: 8.4 pts higher in 5493, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +81 larger in 5432, SA gap widening
148 6th pct 67 3rd pct
Median age in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +15 yrs older in 5493, SA gap widening
41 yrs 43rd pct 56 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +6.0 pts higher in 5493, SA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 6.0% 80th pct
Aged 65+ in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +3.2 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
23.6% 71st pct 26.9% 82nd pct
Under 15 in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +12.9 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
18.9% 68th pct 6.0% 0th pct
De facto in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +8.1 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
15.8% 81st pct 7.7% 11th pct

Age structure

25.0% Older adults (45–64) +13.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
28.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.4 pts 6.0%
23.6% Seniors (65+) +3.2 pts ▸ 26.9%
18.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.9 pts 6.0%
2.7% Youth (15–24) +9.2 pts ▸ 11.9%

Marital status

55.9% Married ◂ +7.5 pts 48.4%
23.4% Never married +10.4 pts ▸ 33.9%
9.9% Divorced ◂ +5.1 pts 4.8%
9.0% Separated ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Widowed +1.2 pts ▸ 4.8%

Age & sex structure

5432, SA 5493, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +3.3 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
2.7% 0th pct 6.0% 13th pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +3.5 pts ▸ 86.6%
0.0% England +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.9% Australian ◂ +2.1 pts 41.8%
37.8% English +5.4 pts ▸ 43.3%
14.9% Scottish +4.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
17.6% Irish ◂ +5.6 pts 11.9%
6.8% German +0.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.7% Dutch ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.2% English only +3.9 pts ▸ 91.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +11.8 pts higher in 5493, SA gap widening
34.5% 25th pct 46.3% 67th pct

Religious affiliation

55.4% Christianity ◂ +7.6 pts 47.8%
34.5% No religion +11.8 pts ▸ 46.3%
4.1% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.0% Other religions ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +7.4 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
41.3% 37th pct 33.9% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +1.0 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
5.4% 3rd pct 6.5% 7th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.3% Year 12 ◂ +7.4 pts 33.9%
26.9% Year 10 ◂ +12.6 pts 14.3%
6.7% Year 9 or below +18.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.0% Year 11 ◂ +0.8 pts 23.2%

Highest qualification level

29.6% Certificate III / IV +6.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
22.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.9 pts 14.3%
5.6% Bachelor degree +8.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
5.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.6% Health ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
18.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Society & culture +5.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.4% Management & commerce ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +$216 higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
$655 29th pct $439 0th pct
Household income in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +$354 higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
$1,187 23rd pct $833 1st pct
Family income in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +$354 higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
$1,437 18th pct $1,083 2nd pct
High earners in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +9.9 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
9.9% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +4.1 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
6.3% 11th pct 10.3% 26th pct

Household income distribution

43.8% $650–$1,499 +4.5 pts ▸ 48.3%
18.8% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 13.8%
10.4% $1,500–$2,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 17.2%
6.3% $3,000–$3,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.1% Under $650 +31.7 pts ▸ 75.8%
27.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.0 pts 12.9%
18.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +28.3 pts higher in 5493, SA
20.9% 11th pct 49.3% 100th pct
Mental health in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +21.3 pts higher in 5493, SA
4.1% 8th pct 25.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +8.4 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
2.0% 9th pct 10.4% 97th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.1% Mental health +21.3 pts ▸ 25.4%
8.8% Arthritis +13.6 pts ▸ 22.4%
6.8% Cancer +5.2 pts ▸ 11.9%
4.7% Asthma +4.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.8% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.0 pts 4.5%
6.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 6.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.9% None ◂ +22.7 pts 46.3%
10.1% One condition +22.7 pts ▸ 32.8%
5.4% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.4% Three or more +1.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +1.5 pts higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
36.9% 97th pct 35.5% 95th pct
Unpaid carers in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.2 pts higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
9.9% 17th pct 9.7% 15th pct
Unpaid child care in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +14.6 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
24.3% 45th pct 9.7% 0th pct
Defence service in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +2.4 pts higher in 5493, SA
7.5% 100th pct 9.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +10.3 pts higher in 5493, SA gap widening
25.2% 68th pct 35.5% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.2 larger in 5432, SA gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 21st pct
One-parent in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +3.4 pts higher in 5493, SA gap narrowing
3.4% 6th pct 6.8% 12th pct
Living alone in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.2 pts higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
31.3% 71st pct 31.0% 70th pct

Family composition

70.5% Couples with children ◂ +25.0 pts 45.5%
35.2% Couples without children +10.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
3.4% One-parent families +3.4 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +1.1 pts ▸ 34.5%
31.3% 1 person ◂ +0.2 pts 31.0%
12.5% 3 people +1.3 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.5% 4 people ◂ +2.2 pts 10.3%
10.4% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 10.3%
6.3% 6 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +$80 higher in 5493, SA
$120 6th pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +$108 higher in 5493, SA gap steady
$780 10th pct $888 14th pct
People / bedroom in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.10 higher in 5432, SA gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +6.3 pts higher in 5432, SA gap narrowing
6.3% 4th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +5.8 pts higher in 5493, SA gap steady
56.3% 92nd pct 62.1% 100th pct
Separate houses in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +22.7 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
91.7% 49th pct 69.0% 17th pct
3+ bedrooms in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +28.1 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
72.9% 30th pct 44.8% 6th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.3% Owned outright +5.8 pts ▸ 62.1%
16.7% Owned with a mortgage +14.4 pts ▸ 31.0%
12.5% Other tenure ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Rented ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.7% Separate house ◂ +22.7 pts 69.0%
6.3% Other dwelling ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.0 pts 20.7%
22.9% 4 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 24.1%
10.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 10.3%
8.3% 5 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +5.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% Under $1,000 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 5432, SAin 5493, SA
23.0% 71st pct —
PT commute in 5432, SAin 5493, SA
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +2 more in 5493, SA
0 0th pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +29.85 more in 5493, SA
0.00 0th pct 29.85 100th pct
Departures/1k in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +59.7 more in 5493, SA
0.0 0th pct 59.7 43rd pct
PT routes in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +2 more in 5493, SA
0 0th pct 2 43rd pct
Stop walk in 5432, SAin 5493, SA
— 8 46th pct

How people get to work

29.7% Car (driver) +39.0 pts ▸ 68.8%
23.0% Worked at home ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
17.6% Walked ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

20.8% 1 vehicle +18.3 pts ▸ 39.1%
35.4% 4 or more ◂ +22.4 pts 13.0%
31.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.2 pts 26.1%
14.6% 3 vehicles +15.9 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +7.4 pts higher in 5493, SA gap steady
16.0% 0th pct 23.4% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5432, SAin 5493, SA
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +40.9 pts higher in 5432, SA gap widening
66.7% 79th pct 25.8% 0th pct
Full-time in 5432, SAin 5493, SA
55.4% 28th pct —

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +18.8 pts 31.3%
0.0% Education & training +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
12.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Retail trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

48.6% Managers ◂ +23.6 pts 25.0%
6.8% Professionals +37.0 pts ▸ 43.8%
10.8% Labourers +14.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
6.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Community & personal service ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +5 higher in 5432, SA
8 71st pct 3 29th pct
IRSD decile in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +5 higher in 5432, SA
7 64th pct 2 14th pct
IER decile in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +4 higher in 5432, SA
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +3 higher in 5432, SA
8 71st pct 5 43rd pct
IRSAD score in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +96 higher in 5432, SA
1,021 70th pct 925 23rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.3 higher in 5493, SA
0.8 10th pct 1.1 14th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.3 more in 5432, SA
1.1 13th pct 0.8 9th pct
15-min city in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +71.0 pts higher in 5493, SA
0.0% 0th pct 71.0% 61st pct
Walk to school in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +0.6 pts higher in 5432, SA
0.6% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 5432, SAin 5493, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +17.4 more in 5432, SA
47.3 85th pct 29.9 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +3 higher in 5493, SA
0 2nd pct 3 49th pct
Mean slope in 5432, SAin 5493, SA +2.3 pts higher in 5432, SA
5.5% 58th pct 3.2% 18th pct

Compare 5432, SA with nearby areas

5434, SA 5431, SA 5730, SA 5433, SA 5422, SA 5485, SA 5493, SA 5482, SA

Compare 5493, SA with nearby areas

5491, SA 5420, SA 5422, SA 5421, SA 5490, SA 5482, SA 5431, SA 5419, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5432, SA vs 5493, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA5432/5432-sa/vs/POA5493/5493-sa