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5642, SA vs 5650, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 49 km apart · 5642, SA profile · 5650, SA profile

5642, SA 5650, SA

Postcode 5642 and postcode 5650 are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Residents in postcode 5642 are far older, with a typical age of 42 compared to 33 in postcode 5650. Typical weekly household incomes are far higher in postcode 5650, where they reach $1,812, compared to $1,051 in postcode 5642. There is also a large difference in beliefs, as the share of people with no religion is far higher in postcode 5642 at 44.4% and only 32.9% in postcode 5650.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people providing unpaid care. They are otherwise very similar, with nearly identical rates of home ownership in detached houses and similar levels of volunteering. Many of the gaps between them have shifted since 2011; the typical age, weekly household income and share of people working from home have all seen their leads flip over the last decade.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $250 higher in 5650, SA Mortgage: $1,289 higher in 5650, SA Work from home: 18.9 pts higher in 5650, SA Household income: $761 higher in 5650, SA Family income: $818 higher in 5650, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +67 larger in 5642, SA gap narrowing
234 10th pct 167 7th pct
Median age in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +9 yrs older in 5642, SA gap widening
42 yrs 48th pct 33 yrs 7th pct
First Nations in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.8 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
14.5% 23rd pct 10.8% 12th pct
Under 15 in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +4.0 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
20.5% 80th pct 24.6% 95th pct
De facto in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.9 pts higher in 5642, SA gap narrowing
7.4% 10th pct 6.5% 7th pct

Age structure

37.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.1 pts 24.6%
20.5% Children (0–14) +4.0 pts ▸ 24.6%
16.2% Young adults (25–44) +8.3 pts ▸ 24.6%
14.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.8 pts 10.8%
13.7% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 13.8%

Marital status

54.2% Married +7.1 pts ▸ 61.3%
31.6% Never married ◂ +4.2 pts 27.4%
10.5% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 2.4%
4.2% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 3.2%
2.1% Separated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

5642, SA 5650, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +4.7 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
4.7% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

84.6% Australia ◂ +3.2 pts 81.4%
2.1% England ◂ +2.1 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

51.7% Australian ◂ +8.6 pts 43.1%
42.7% English ◂ +11.6 pts 31.1%
11.1% German +5.7 pts ▸ 16.8%
6.4% Scottish +3.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
1.7% Irish +6.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.7% English only ◂ +4.7 pts 85.0%
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 5642, SAin 5650, SA +11.5 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
44.4% 60th pct 32.9% 22nd pct

Religious affiliation

44.4% Christianity +1.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
44.4% No religion ◂ +11.5 pts 32.9%
12.4% Not stated +8.6 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +4.3 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
43.9% 45th pct 48.2% 55th pct
Bachelor+ in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +1.0 pts higher in 5650, SA gap steady
7.9% 12th pct 8.9% 16th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

43.9% Year 12 +4.3 pts ▸ 48.2%
28.9% Year 11 ◂ +6.1 pts 22.8%
11.6% Year 10 ◂ +1.0 pts 10.5%
5.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.6 pts 2.6%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.4 pts 30.6%
12.2% Bachelor degree +3.1 pts ▸ 15.3%
12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.3 pts 6.9%
4.4% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
4.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.2% Engineering & related ◂ +9.7 pts 12.5%
16.7% Agriculture & environment +5.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
7.8% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.9% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%
7.8% Management & commerce ◂ +0.8 pts 6.9%
4.4% Society & culture ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +$295 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$571 14th pct $866 72nd pct
Household income in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +$761 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$1,051 12th pct $1,812 67th pct
Family income in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +$818 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$1,160 5th pct $1,978 56th pct
High earners in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.4 pts higher in 5642, SA gap narrowing
6.8% 35th pct 6.5% 32nd pct
High-income homes in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +8.8 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
5.8% 10th pct 14.6% 44th pct

Household income distribution

54.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +42.2 pts 12.5%
10.5% $1,500–$2,999 +14.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.9% Under $650 ◂ +12.6 pts 8.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.8% $4,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

Personal income distribution

54.2% Under $650 ◂ +22.8 pts 31.5%
24.2% $650–$1,499 +4.8 pts ▸ 29.0%
7.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.2% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 3.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +2.6 pts higher in 5642, SA
24.8% 23rd pct 22.2% 13th pct
Mental health in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +1.4 pts higher in 5642, SA
6.8% 25th pct 5.4% 13th pct
Needs assistance in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.0 pts higher in 5642, SA gap steady
3.0% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.4% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.3 pts 3.0%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +1.4 pts 5.4%
1.3% Heart disease +4.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
5.1% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 1.8%
2.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%
1.3% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Cancer +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.2% None ◂ +12.3 pts 53.9%
17.5% One condition ◂ +1.4 pts 16.2%
4.7% Two conditions +0.7 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.4 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
41.6% 100th pct 41.9% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.7 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
8.4% 11th pct 12.1% 40th pct
Unpaid child care in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +12.6 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
25.3% 51st pct 37.9% 100th pct
Defence service in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +6.9 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
20.5% 30th pct 27.4% 84th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.6 larger in 5650, SA gap widening
2.5 57th pct 3.1 96th pct
One-parent in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +6.8 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
6.8% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +9.4 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
30.2% 66th pct 20.8% 24th pct

Family composition

61.9% Couples with children +21.7 pts ▸ 83.6%
24.4% Couples without children ◂ +8.9 pts 15.5%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.2% 1 person ◂ +9.4 pts 20.8%
30.2% 2 people ◂ +5.2 pts 25.0%
10.5% 5 people +10.4 pts ▸ 20.8%
15.1% 4 people ◂ +0.5 pts 14.6%
8.1% 3 people +4.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.5% 6 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +$250 higher in 5650, SA
$100 2nd pct $350 65th pct
Mortgage in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +$1,289 higher in 5650, SA
$228 0th pct $1,517 47th pct
People / bedroom in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.20 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 93rd pct
Renting in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +11.6 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
11.6% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.4 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
57.0% 93rd pct 60.4% 98th pct
Separate houses in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.7 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
93.0% 54th pct 93.8% 57th pct
3+ bedrooms in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.9 pts higher in 5642, SA gap narrowing
88.4% 84th pct 87.5% 82nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.0% Owned outright +3.4 pts ▸ 60.4%
19.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.5 pts 6.3%
11.6% Other tenure +7.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.6% Rented ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Types of homes

93.0% Separate house +0.7 pts ▸ 93.8%
3.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

59.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 41.7%
24.4% 4 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.7% 5 or more +7.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

58.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
23.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +5.8 pts higher in 5642, SA gap widening
5.8% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +18.9 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
28.6% 80th pct 47.5% 97th pct
PT commute in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

28.6% Worked at home +18.9 pts ▸ 47.5%
44.4% Car (driver) ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
11.1% Walked ◂ +3.6 pts 7.5%
2.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.7% 4 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
17.4% 3 vehicles +9.2 pts ▸ 26.7%
24.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.2 pts 22.2%
17.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.6 pts 8.9%
5.8% No vehicle ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.4 pts higher in 5650, SA gap steady
13.3% 0th pct 16.7% 1st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.2 pts higher in 5642, SA gap steady
66.3% 77th pct 66.1% 76th pct
Full-time in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +3.8 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
67.5% 88th pct 71.3% 93rd pct

Industries people work in

63.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.8 pts ▸ 81.3%
5.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.8 pts 3.8%
3.2% Transport & warehousing +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%
0.0% Other services +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Education & training ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Construction ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

53.2% Managers +1.8 pts ▸ 55.0%
13.5% Labourers +6.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
6.3% Technicians & trades +7.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Community & personal service ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Professionals ◂ +2.6 pts 3.8%
6.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 3.8%
2.4% Sales workers +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +1 higher in 5642, SA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +1 higher in 5642, SA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +11 higher in 5642, SA
1,035 75th pct 1,024 71st pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in 5642, SAin 5650, SA
427 36th pct —
Burglary/100k in 5642, SAin 5650, SA
427 47th pct —
5-yr change in 5642, SAin 5650, SA
0.0% 49th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.6 7th pct 0.6 8th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.2 more in 5650, SA
0.7 8th pct 0.9 11th pct
15-min city in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +5.3 pts higher in 5650, SA
27.7% 13th pct 33.0% 17th pct
Walk to health in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +34.1 more in 5642, SA
94.0 92nd pct 59.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in 5642, SAin 5650, SA even
0 14th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in 5642, SAin 5650, SA +0.4 pts higher in 5650, SA
3.0% 13th pct 3.4% 22nd pct

Compare 5642, SA with nearby areas

5640, SA 5603, SA 5633, SA 5650, SA 5641, SA 5604, SA 5651, SA 5602, SA

Compare 5650, SA with nearby areas

5651, SA 5633, SA 5652, SA 5641, SA 5642, SA 5653, SA 5670, SA 5640, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5642, SA vs 5650, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA5642/5642-sa/vs/POA5650/5650-sa