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Andamooka Station vs Woomera

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 55 km apart · Andamooka Station profile · Woomera profile

Andamooka Station Woomera

Woomera and Andamooka Station are both remote South Australian areas, but they differ greatly in layout and wealth. Woomera is a somewhat walkable place where nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. In contrast, Andamooka Station is car-dependent. Woomera is also wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $1,829 compared to $1,374 in Andamooka Station. Rent is far higher in Andamooka Station, where the usual weekly cost is $330, while Woomera is much lower at $103.

Both areas have household incomes that sit near the national figure, though Woomera is closer to it. They also share similar home sizes, with 1.7 people per home in both places. While Woomera has a typical resident age of 43, residents are far older in Andamooka Station at 67 years. Neither area has any homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +125 larger in Woomera gap narrowing
7 5th pct 132 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2011: 216
  • Second area, 2016: 146
  • Second area, 2021: 132
Median age in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +24 yrs older in Andamooka Station gap widening
67 yrs 100th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 67 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
3.8% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
4.5% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
9.1% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
24.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
42.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +38.3 pts 4.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Marital status

114.3% Married ◂ +73.8 pts 40.5%
71.4% Never married ◂ +30.0 pts 41.4%
0.0% Divorced +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Andamooka Station Woomera

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

  • 85+ in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Andamooka Station: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Woomera: 9.8% males, 4.5% females
  • 55–59 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Woomera: 4.5% males, 6.8% females
  • 50–54 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Woomera: 6.0% males, 7.5% females
  • 45–49 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Woomera: 3.8% males, 6.0% females
  • 40–44 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Woomera: 7.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Woomera: 6.8% males, 5.3% females
  • 30–34 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Woomera: 8.3% males, 4.5% females
  • 25–29 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Woomera: 3.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Woomera: 2.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Woomera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Andamooka Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Woomera: 2.3% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

12.1% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Country of birth

171.4% Australia ◂ +93.4 pts 78.0%
0.0% England +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% South Africa +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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%

Ancestry

42.9% Australian ◂ +1.9 pts 40.9%
0.0% English +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% German +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Scottish +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Irish +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Chinese 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

3.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

157.1% English only ◂ +67.7 pts 89.4%
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

40.2% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.2%

Religious affiliation

57.1% No religion ◂ +17.0 pts 40.2%
42.9% Christianity +1.1 pts ▸ 43.9%
0.0% Not stated +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

44.5% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.5%
6.0% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +2 more in Andamooka Station
3 67th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +226 larger in Andamooka Station
236 41st pct 10 0th pct
ICSEA in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +17 higher in Woomera
937 21st pct 954 28th pct

Highest year of school

57.1% Year 10 ◂ +38.7 pts 18.5%
0.0% Year 12 +44.5 pts ▸ 44.5%
0.0% Year 11 +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

60.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.5 pts 46.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

60.0% Engineering & related ◂ +32.1 pts 27.9%
0.0% Health +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Society & culture +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Education +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Creative arts +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +$463 higher in Woomera gap widening
$812 61st pct $1,275 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $962
  • First area, 2021: $812
  • Second area, 2011: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $1,179
  • Second area, 2021: $1,275
Household income in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +$455 higher in Woomera
$1,374 38th pct $1,829 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2011: $1,302
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,829
Family income in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +$563 higher in Woomera
$1,499 27th pct $2,062 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
  • Second area, 2011: $1,541
  • Second area, 2016: $2,083
  • Second area, 2021: $2,062
19.0% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
High-income homes in Andamooka Stationin Woomera
4.1% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +65.8 pts ▸ 65.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.9% Under $650 ◂ +23.9 pts 19.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

37.9% 86th pct
10.6% 73rd pct
7.6% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

85.7% Asthma ◂ +73.6 pts 12.1%
71.4% Heart disease ◂ +63.1 pts 8.3%
0.0% Mental health +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Arthritis +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other condition +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Diabetes +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Lung condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Stroke +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

85.7% One condition ◂ +61.5 pts 24.2%
71.4% None ◂ +17.6 pts 53.8%
0.0% Two conditions +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

35.3% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.3%
16.4% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Unpaid child care in Andamooka Stationin Woomera
26.7% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%
26.1% 100th pct
18.1% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +5 larger in Woomera
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
18 yrs 18th pct
$1,125 86th pct
$2,125 67th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Andamooka Stationin Woomera even
1.7 6th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
4.2% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
57.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +56.3 pts 43.7%
0.0% Couples with children +47.9 pts ▸ 47.9%
0.0% One-parent families +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

133.3% 1 person ◂ +75.8 pts 57.5%
100.0% 2 people ◂ +72.6 pts 27.4%
0.0% 4 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +$227 higher in Andamooka Station
$330 66th pct $103 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $120
  • Second area, 2021: $103
People / bedroom in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +0.20 higher in Andamooka Station
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
50.7% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 93.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
89.0% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.0%
76.7% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.7%

How homes are owned or rented

166.7% Owned outright ◂ +166.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +50.7 pts ▸ 50.7%
0.0% Other tenure +42.5 pts ▸ 42.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +89.0 pts ▸ 89.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

133.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +71.7 pts 61.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
4.5% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Andamooka Stationin Woomera even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

200.0% Walked ◂ +169.3 pts 30.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Worked at home +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

133.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +100.0 pts 33.3%
0.0% 1 vehicle +56.1 pts ▸ 56.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% 4 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

55.4% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%

Jobs & Industry

5.6% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
76.7% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.7%
78.4% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 71.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 93.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.4%

Industries people work in

0.0% Construction +34.1 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Education & training +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

200.0% Managers ◂ +187.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Labourers +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Professionals +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +4.6 higher in Woomera
0.0 0th pct 4.6 81st pct
Types ≤15 min in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +5.6 more in Woomera
0.0 0th pct 5.6 86th pct
15-min city in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +99.7 pts higher in Woomera
0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +99.7 pts higher in Woomera
0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Andamooka Stationin Woomera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +99.7 pts higher in Woomera
0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +99.7 pts higher in Woomera
0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 88th pct
Walk to health in Andamooka Stationin Woomera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +128.8 more in Woomera
0.0 0th pct 128.8 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +6 higher in Woomera
0 16th pct 6 70th pct
Mean slope in Andamooka Stationin Woomera +0.9 pts higher in Woomera
3.5% 21st pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Andamooka Station vs Woomera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40024/andamooka-station/vs/SAL41655/woomera