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Glenelg vs Pinnacle

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Glenelg profile · Pinnacle profile

Glenelg Pinnacle

Glenelg (NSW) and Pinnacle (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Glenelg (NSW) is much younger, with 27.3% of residents being children under 15, while Pinnacle (NSW) has no children in this age group. This is consistent with the typical resident being far older in Pinnacle (NSW) at 58, compared to 44 in Glenelg (NSW). Income is also far higher in Glenelg (NSW), where the typical household earns $1,875 a week, compared to $1,024 in Pinnacle (NSW).

Both areas share a lack of public transport and no residents born overseas. The gap in their demographics has widened over time, particularly for the First Nations population, which is far higher in Pinnacle (NSW) at 16.7% compared to 0.0% in Glenelg (NSW). Glenelg (NSW) also sees far more people volunteering, at 40.5% compared to 19.4% in Pinnacle (NSW), although both sit above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Glenelgin Pinnacle +14 larger in Glenelg gap widening
44 25th pct 30 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28
  • First area, 2021: 44
  • Second area, 2016: 39
  • Second area, 2021: 30
Median age in Glenelgin Pinnacle +14 yrs older in Pinnacle gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Glenelgin Pinnacle +16.7 pts higher in Pinnacle gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Aged 65+ in Glenelgin Pinnacle +3.9 pts higher in Pinnacle gap narrowing
22.7% 67th pct 26.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%
Under 15 in Glenelgin Pinnacle +27.3 pts higher in Glenelg gap widening
27.3% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Glenelgin Pinnacle +40.9 pts higher in Pinnacle gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 40.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%

Age structure

34.1% Older adults (45–64) +9.2 pts ▸ 43.3%
27.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.6 pts 16.7%
22.7% Seniors (65+) +3.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
15.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

70.3% Married ◂ +2.5 pts 67.7%
24.3% Never married +17.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
13.5% Divorced ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Widowed ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Glenelg Pinnacle

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

  • 85+ in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 8.3% females; 70–74 in Pinnacle: 14.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Glenelg: 16.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Pinnacle: 18.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Glenelg: 11.1% males, 16.7% females; 60–64 in Pinnacle: 18.5% males, 11.1% females
  • 55–59 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 19.4% females; 45–49 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 11.1% females
  • 40–44 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Glenelg: 8.3% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Pinnacle: 25.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 5–9 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Glenelg: 0.0% males, 8.3% females; 0–4 in Pinnacle: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Glenelgin Pinnacle even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

88.6% Australia ◂ +12.0 pts 76.7%
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

79.5% Australian ◂ +29.5 pts 50.0%
27.3% English +16.1 pts ▸ 43.3%
11.4% Scottish +5.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Glenelgin Pinnacle even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Glenelgin Pinnacle even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

102.3% English only ◂ +12.3 pts 90.0%
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 Glenelgin Pinnacle +16.4 pts higher in Pinnacle gap widening
13.6% 3rd pct 30.0% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

Religious affiliation

93.2% Christianity ◂ +36.5 pts 56.7%
13.6% No religion +16.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.6% Not stated +9.7 pts ▸ 23.3%
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 Glenelgin Pinnacle +23.4 pts higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
57.9% 76th pct 34.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.0%
  • First area, 2021: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%
Bachelor+ in Glenelgin Pinnacle +8.7 pts higher in Glenelg gap widening
21.6% 72nd pct 12.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.9% Year 12 ◂ +23.4 pts 34.5%
13.2% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.5% Year 11 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
30.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.6 pts 18.2%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

34.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
15.4% Management & commerce ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Education +2.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Glenelgin Pinnacle +$101 higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
$825 62nd pct $724 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $825
  • Second area, 2016: $695
  • Second area, 2021: $724
Household income in Glenelgin Pinnacle +$851 higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,024 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
Family income in Glenelgin Pinnacle +$788 higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
$1,937 53rd pct $1,149 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $1,937
  • Second area, 2016: $3,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,149
High earners in Glenelgin Pinnacle +21.6 pts higher in Glenelg gap widening
21.6% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.8% $650–$1,499 +4.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.7% Under $650 +12.2 pts ▸ 41.9%
29.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
18.9% $650–$1,499 +3.7 pts ▸ 22.6%
10.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Glenelgin Pinnacle +8.5 pts higher in Glenelg
31.8% 65th pct 23.3% 24th pct
Mental health in Glenelgin Pinnacle +9.1 pts higher in Glenelg
9.1% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Glenelgin Pinnacle even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Arthritis ◂ +4.8 pts 13.3%
9.1% Other condition +4.2 pts ▸ 13.3%
9.1% Mental health ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Cancer ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.3% None ◂ +27.3 pts 50.0%
13.6% One condition +6.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 13.3%
6.8% Three or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Glenelgin Pinnacle +21.2 pts higher in Glenelg gap steady
40.5% 94th pct 19.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.5%
  • First area, 2021: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
Unpaid carers in Glenelgin Pinnacle +21.6 pts higher in Glenelg gap widening
21.6% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Glenelgin Pinnacle +24.9 pts higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
37.8% 91st pct 12.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Defence service in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Glenelgin Pinnacle +6.0 pts higher in Glenelg gap steady
18.9% 22nd pct 12.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Glenelgin Pinnacle +5 larger in Pinnacle
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Glenelgin Pinnacle +4 yrs older in Pinnacle
59 yrs 94th pct 63 yrs 97th pct
Median income in Glenelgin Pinnacle +$650 higher in Pinnacle
$350 12th pct $1,000 79th pct
Household income in Glenelgin Pinnacle
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Glenelgin Pinnacle +0.3 larger in Glenelg gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Glenelgin Pinnacle even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

75.0% Couples with children ◂ +54.2 pts 20.8%
32.5% Couples without children +25.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.5% 2 people +16.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
50.0% 1 person ◂ +3.8 pts 46.2%
37.5% 4 people ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $150 14th pct
— $1,865 64th pct
People / bedroom in Glenelgin Pinnacle +0.10 higher in Glenelg gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.40
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +53.8 pts 46.2%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
43.8% 4 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Glenelgin Pinnacle
51.7% 99th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

31.0% Car (driver) +30.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
51.7% Worked at home ◂ +12.8 pts 38.9%
10.3% Walked +6.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
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

62.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +39.4 pts 23.1%
43.8% 2 vehicles +17.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
25.0% 4 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.8% 1 vehicle +4.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Glenelgin Pinnacle +14.4 pts higher in Pinnacle gap steady
8.9% 3rd pct 23.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Glenelgin Pinnacle
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Glenelgin Pinnacle +20.3 pts higher in Glenelg gap widening
78.4% 93rd pct 58.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 79.2%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.1%
55.2% 35th pct —

Industries people work in

69.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.9 pts 61.1%
20.7% Education & training ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% Manufacturing ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Construction ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Retail trade ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale 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

75.9% Managers ◂ +14.8 pts 61.1%
0.0% Labourers +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
13.8% Community & personal service ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Glenelgin Pinnacle +3.3 pts higher in Glenelg
3.3% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Glenelgin Pinnacle +22.7 more in Glenelg
22.7 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Glenelgin Pinnacle even
0 31st pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Glenelgin Pinnacle +0.7 pts higher in Pinnacle
5.0% 42nd pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Glenelg vs Pinnacle [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11666/glenelg/vs/SAL13232/pinnacle