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5601, SA vs 5715, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 88 km apart · 5601, SA profile · 5715, SA profile

5601, SA 5715, SA

Postcode 5601 and postcode 5715 are both sparsely populated areas of South Australia. Postcode 5601 is much older, with a typical resident aged 66 and 56.8% of people aged 65 and over, compared to a typical age of 43 and no seniors in postcode 5715. There is also a large income gap, as typical weekly personal income is far higher in postcode 5715 ($1,093) than in postcode 5601 ($553). Postcode 5715 is also more likely to have children, with 13.3% under 15, while postcode 5601 has none.

Daily life in both places is very similar in that they are both car-dependent and have no public transport stops. Both areas also sit near the national figure for overall advantage. However, the gap in adult employment has narrowed since 2016, though the number of adults working or looking for work remains far higher in postcode 5715. Meanwhile, the age gap has widened, with residents in postcode 5601 becoming far older than those in postcode 5715.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in 5601, SA Aged 65+: 56.8 pts higher in 5601, SA Unpaid child care: 42.5 pts higher in 5715, SA Work from home: 26.1 pts higher in 5715, SA Participation: 63.7 pts higher in 5715, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +58 larger in 5601, SA gap narrowing
88 4th pct 30 1st pct
Median age in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +23 yrs older in 5601, SA gap widening
66 yrs 100th pct 43 yrs 52nd pct
First Nations in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +56.8 pts higher in 5601, SA gap widening
56.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +13.3 pts higher in 5715, SA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 16th pct
De facto in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
6.7% 7th pct —

Age structure

56.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +56.8 pts 0.0%
42.0% Older adults (45–64) +4.6 pts ▸ 46.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

67.0% Married ◂ +5.1 pts 61.9%
7.7% Never married +35.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
16.5% Divorced +2.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
3.3% Separated ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

5601, SA 5715, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +12.5 pts higher in 5601, SA gap steady
12.5% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

80.7% Australia +26.0 pts ▸ 106.7%
5.7% England ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
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

52.3% Australian +4.4 pts ▸ 56.7%
30.7% English +9.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.0% Scottish +15.4 pts ▸ 23.3%
4.5% German +5.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.8% Irish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +4.5 pts higher in 5601, SA gap widening
4.5% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.9% English only +9.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 5601, SAin 5715, SA +11.1 pts higher in 5601, SA gap narrowing
51.1% 83rd pct 40.0% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

51.1% No religion ◂ +11.1 pts 40.0%
44.3% Christianity ◂ +7.7 pts 36.7%
5.7% Not stated ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Buddhism ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +12.5 pts higher in 5715, SA gap narrowing
30.3% 8th pct 42.9% 42nd pct
Bachelor+ in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +8.8 pts higher in 5601, SA gap widening
8.8% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.3% Year 12 +12.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
20.2% Year 11 +3.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
23.6% Year 10 ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

46.6% Certificate III / IV +22.2 pts ▸ 68.8%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
6.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

32.8% Engineering & related ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
15.5% Management & commerce +15.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.6% Education ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +$540 higher in 5715, SA gap widening
$553 12th pct $1,093 88th pct
Household income in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +$500 higher in 5715, SA gap widening
$1,125 17th pct $1,625 57th pct
Family income in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +$1,218 higher in 5715, SA gap widening
$1,281 10th pct $2,499 82nd pct
High earners in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +12.5 pts higher in 5715, SA gap widening
6.6% 33rd pct 19.0% 87th pct
High-income homes in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
18.2% 57th pct —

Household income distribution

63.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.6 pts 25.0%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.7% $650–$1,499 +37.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
48.4% Under $650 ◂ +29.3 pts 19.0%
3.3% $1,500–$2,999 +20.5 pts ▸ 23.8%
6.6% $3,000 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 19.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +15.5 pts higher in 5601, SA
45.5% 100th pct 30.0% 54th pct
Mental health in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +3.4 pts higher in 5601, SA
3.4% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +6.5 pts higher in 5715, SA gap steady
6.8% 72nd pct 13.3% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

23.9% Arthritis ◂ +13.9 pts 10.0%
13.6% Heart disease ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Diabetes ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Other condition ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.2% Asthma ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition +6.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.7% Stroke ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Mental health ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.8% None +16.5 pts ▸ 73.3%
19.3% One condition +10.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
14.8% Two conditions ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
10.2% Three or more ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +4.4 pts higher in 5601, SA gap narrowing
18.7% 56th pct 14.3% 29th pct
Unpaid carers in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1.1 pts higher in 5601, SA gap narrowing
15.4% 87th pct 14.3% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +42.5 pts higher in 5715, SA gap widening
9.9% 0th pct 52.4% 100th pct
Defence service in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +17.6 pts higher in 5601, SA gap widening
31.9% 99th pct 14.3% 8th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +0.4 larger in 5715, SA gap narrowing
2.0 10th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
27.3% 51st pct —

Family composition

30.9% Couples with children +62.8 pts ▸ 93.8%
61.8% Couples without children ◂ +30.6 pts 31.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.6% 2 people ◂ +24.2 pts 33.3%
27.3% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% 5 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.1% 3 people ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
$1,300 34th pct —
People / bedroom in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +0.30 higher in 5601, SA gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.60 0th pct
Renting in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
75.8% 100th pct —
Separate houses in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
97.0% 74th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
60.6% 13th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

75.8% Owned outright ◂ +50.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Other tenure +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.0% Separate house ◂ +38.6 pts 58.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
27.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
9.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5601, SAin 5715, SA
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +26.1 pts higher in 5715, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.1% 76th pct
PT commute in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

67.7% Car (driver) ◂ +54.7 pts 13.0%
0.0% Walked +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Worked at home +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
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

0.0% No vehicle +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.3 pts 25.0%
27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% 4 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
9.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +9.2 pts higher in 5715, SA gap widening
35.2% 57th pct 44.4% 85th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +63.7 pts higher in 5715, SA gap widening
36.3% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Full-time in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +19.2 pts higher in 5715, SA gap narrowing
67.7% 89th pct 87.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +65.2 pts ▸ 65.2%
9.7% Mining +12.1 pts ▸ 21.7%
19.4% Manufacturing ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Construction ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.3% Managers ◂ +1.8 pts 30.4%
29.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
19.4% Community & personal service ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Professionals ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Sales workers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 5601, SAin 5715, SA even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1 higher in 5601, SA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +6 higher in 5601, SA
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IEO decile in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1 higher in 5715, SA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +6 higher in 5715, SA
1,011 65th pct 1,017 68th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +0.3 higher in 5601, SA
0.3 4th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +0.4 more in 5601, SA
0.4 5th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +3.3 pts higher in 5601, SA
3.3% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1.3 pts higher in 5601, SA
1.3% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1.5 pts higher in 5601, SA
1.5% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +2.9 pts higher in 5601, SA
2.9% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +19.4 pts higher in 5601, SA
19.4% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +2.9 pts higher in 5601, SA
2.9% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +193.2 more in 5601, SA
193.2 100th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +1 higher in 5601, SA
1 32nd pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in 5601, SAin 5715, SA +4.7 pts higher in 5715, SA
4.3% 39th pct 9.0% 87th pct

Compare 5601, SA with nearby areas

5609, SA 5608, SA 5600, SA 5611, SA 5700, SA 5540, SA 5495, SA 5602, SA

Compare 5715, SA with nearby areas

5700, SA 5611, SA 5713, SA 5601, SA 5609, SA 5710, SA 5608, SA 5600, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5601, SA vs 5715, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA5601/5601-sa/vs/POA5715/5715-sa