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5650, SA vs 5655, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 77 km apart · 5650, SA profile · 5655, SA profile

5650, SA 5655, SA

Postcode 5650 and postcode 5655 are both sparsely populated areas of South Australia. There are stark differences in their typical incomes; the usual weekly household income in postcode 5650 is $1,812, which is far higher than the $1,125 seen in postcode 5655. Postcode 5650 also has a much higher share of people working from home at 47.5%, compared to 29.8% in postcode 5655. In contrast, postcode 5655 is more accessible, with far more public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people, and 37.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, while postcode 5650 has none.

The gap in age between these two places has widened since 2016, with residents now noticeably older in postcode 5655, where the typical age is 39 compared to 33 in postcode 5650. Despite this, the two areas share several characteristics, including an identical share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at around 9%. Both areas are also very similar in terms of household size, with about 3 people per home, and a similar level of volunteerism among residents.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $295 higher in 5650, SA Renting: 19.4 pts higher in 5655, SA Mortgage: $1,084 higher in 5650, SA Work from home: 17.7 pts higher in 5650, SA Aged 65+: 15.6 pts higher in 5655, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +61 larger in 5650, SA gap narrowing
167 7th pct 106 4th pct
Median age in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +6 yrs older in 5655, SA gap widening
33 yrs 7th pct 39 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +15.6 pts higher in 5655, SA gap widening
10.8% 12th pct 26.4% 80th pct
Under 15 in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +4.7 pts higher in 5655, SA gap steady
24.6% 95th pct 29.2% 100th pct
De facto in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2.6 pts higher in 5655, SA gap narrowing
6.5% 7th pct 9.1% 18th pct

Age structure

24.6% Children (0–14) +4.7 pts ▸ 29.2%
24.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.8 pts ▸ 27.4%
10.8% Seniors (65+) +15.6 pts ▸ 26.4%
24.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.9 pts 21.7%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.2 pts 6.6%

Marital status

61.3% Married +4.1 pts ▸ 65.4%
27.4% Never married ◂ +0.5 pts 26.9%
2.4% Divorced +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.2% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

5650, SA 5655, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

81.4% Australia +9.1 pts ▸ 90.6%
0.0% England even 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

43.1% Australian +11.6 pts ▸ 54.7%
31.1% English +3.8 pts ▸ 34.9%
16.8% German +0.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
7.8% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
10.2% Scottish ◂ +7.3 pts 2.8%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.0% English only +9.3 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 5650, SAin 5655, SA +11.4 pts higher in 5655, SA gap widening
32.9% 22nd pct 44.3% 59th pct

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +4.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
32.9% No religion +11.4 pts ▸ 44.3%
21.0% Not stated ◂ +16.2 pts 4.7%
0.0% Other religions +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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 5650, SAin 5655, SA +6.8 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
48.2% 55th pct 41.4% 38th pct
Bachelor+ in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +0.1 pts higher in 5655, SA gap narrowing
8.9% 16th pct 9.0% 16th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

48.2% Year 12 ◂ +6.8 pts 41.4%
10.5% Year 10 +12.3 pts ▸ 22.9%
22.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.7 pts 17.1%
2.6% Year 9 or below +5.9 pts ▸ 8.6%

Highest qualification level

30.6% Certificate III / IV +31.5 pts ▸ 62.1%
15.3% Bachelor degree +8.9 pts ▸ 24.1%
6.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
12.5% Engineering & related +8.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
8.3% Education +5.5 pts ▸ 13.8%
6.9% Management & commerce +6.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.7% Health ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +$301 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$866 72nd pct $565 13th pct
Household income in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +$687 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$1,812 67th pct $1,125 17th pct
Family income in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +$710 higher in 5650, SA gap widening
$1,978 56th pct $1,268 10th pct
High earners in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +6.5 pts higher in 5650, SA gap steady
6.5% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +14.6 pts higher in 5650, SA gap steady
14.6% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

12.5% $650–$1,499 +42.3 pts ▸ 54.8%
8.3% Under $650 +17.5 pts ▸ 25.8%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.5% Under $650 +23.7 pts ▸ 55.1%
29.0% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 30.8%
12.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 5.1%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +7.1 pts higher in 5650, SA
22.2% 13th pct 15.1% 1st pct
Mental health in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +1.6 pts higher in 5650, SA
5.4% 13th pct 3.8% 6th pct
Needs assistance in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 11.3%
3.0% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 7.5%
1.8% Other condition +4.8 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.6 pts 3.8%
5.4% Mental health ◂ +1.6 pts 3.8%
2.4% Diabetes ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.9% None +23.5 pts ▸ 77.4%
16.2% One condition ◂ +4.8 pts 11.3%
5.4% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 2.8%
0.0% Three or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +0.4 pts higher in 5655, SA gap steady
41.9% 100th pct 42.3% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +3.1 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
12.1% 40th pct 9.0% 12th pct
Unpaid child care in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2.0 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
37.9% 100th pct 35.9% 99th pct
Defence service in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2.1 pts higher in 5655, SA gap narrowing
27.4% 84th pct 29.5% 91st pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +0.1 larger in 5650, SA gap narrowing
3.1 96th pct 3.0 93rd pct
One-parent in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +1.7 pts higher in 5655, SA gap narrowing
20.8% 24th pct 22.6% 30th pct

Family composition

83.6% Couples with children ◂ +17.3 pts 66.3%
15.5% Couples without children +14.7 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% Other families +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 2 people +7.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
20.8% 1 person +1.7 pts ▸ 22.6%
14.6% 4 people +8.0 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.8% 5 people ◂ +11.2 pts 9.7%
0.0% 6 or more +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
12.5% 3 people ◂ +2.8 pts 9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +$295 higher in 5650, SA
$350 65th pct $55 0th pct
Mortgage in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +$1,084 higher in 5650, SA
$1,517 47th pct $433 0th pct
People / bedroom in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +0.10 higher in 5650, SA gap steady
1.00 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +19.4 pts higher in 5655, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.4% 44th pct
Owned outright in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2.4 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
60.4% 98th pct 58.1% 95th pct
Separate houses in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +6.3 pts higher in 5655, SA gap widening
93.8% 57th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +6.0 pts higher in 5655, SA gap narrowing
87.5% 82nd pct 93.5% 95th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.4% Owned outright ◂ +2.4 pts 58.1%
6.3% Owned with a mortgage +16.3 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Rented +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
18.8% Other tenure ◂ +9.1 pts 9.7%
8.3% Not stated ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.8% Separate house +12.7 pts ▸ 106.5%
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

41.7% 3 bedrooms +29.3 pts ▸ 71.0%
33.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.8 pts 22.6%
12.5% 5 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +17.7 pts higher in 5650, SA gap steady
47.5% 97th pct 29.8% 82nd pct
PT commute in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2 more in 5655, SA
0 0th pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +18.87 more in 5655, SA
0.00 0th pct 18.87 97th pct
Departures/1k in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +37.7 more in 5655, SA
0.0 0th pct 37.7 36th pct
PT routes in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +1 more in 5655, SA
0 0th pct 1 29th pct

How people get to work

47.5% Worked at home ◂ +17.7 pts 29.8%
40.0% Car (driver) +0.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
7.5% Walked +3.1 pts ▸ 10.6%
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

22.2% 2 vehicles +19.7 pts ▸ 41.9%
37.8% 4 or more ◂ +28.1 pts 9.7%
26.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.9 pts 25.8%
8.9% 1 vehicle +7.2 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +3.4 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
16.7% 1st pct 13.3% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +5.9 pts higher in 5650, SA gap widening
66.1% 76th pct 60.3% 51st pct
Full-time in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +9.5 pts higher in 5650, SA gap narrowing
71.3% 93rd pct 61.7% 71st pct

Industries people work in

81.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.9 pts 72.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Education & training +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

55.0% Managers +4.6 pts ▸ 59.6%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +7.2 pts 12.8%
13.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.2 pts 8.5%
3.8% Professionals +9.0 pts ▸ 12.8%
3.8% Clerical & administrative +4.8 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.8% Sales workers ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2 higher in 5650, SA
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +4 higher in 5650, SA
9 86th pct 5 43rd pct
IER decile in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +3 higher in 5650, SA
8 71st pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +2 higher in 5650, SA
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +42 higher in 5650, SA
1,024 71st pct 982 52nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +1.3 higher in 5655, SA
0.6 8th pct 1.9 25th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +1.5 more in 5655, SA
0.9 11th pct 2.4 29th pct
15-min city in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +31.4 pts higher in 5655, SA
0.0% 0th pct 31.4% 33rd pct
Walk to shops in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +37.2 pts higher in 5655, SA
0.0% 0th pct 37.2% 41st pct
Walk to school in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +3.2 pts higher in 5655, SA
33.0% 17th pct 36.2% 19th pct
Walk to health in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +72.2 more in 5655, SA
59.9 87th pct 132.1 97th pct
Intersections/km² in 5650, SAin 5655, SA even
0 6th pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in 5650, SAin 5655, SA +0.5 pts higher in 5650, SA
3.4% 22nd pct 2.8% 11th pct

Compare 5650, SA with nearby areas

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

Compare 5655, SA with nearby areas

5652, SA 5653, SA 5651, SA 5654, SA 5650, SA 5717, SA 5661, SA 5641, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5650, SA vs 5655, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA5650/5650-sa/vs/POA5655/5655-sa