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Appila vs Hornsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Appila profile · Hornsdale profile

Appila Hornsdale

Appila and Hornsdale are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Appila is an older community where the typical resident is 50, and 26.4% are seniors. In contrast, Hornsdale is much younger, with a typical age of 38 and children under 15 making up 47.2% of the population. Income levels also differ; the typical weekly family income in Hornsdale is $2,249, far higher than the $1,375 seen in Appila.

Both areas share a complete lack of public transport and no residents who speak a language other than English at home. This shared isolation is reflected in how people work, with a high proportion of residents in both places working from home—50.0% in Hornsdale and 39.5% in Appila. While they are similar in these respects, Appila has a higher share of residents who are working or looking for work compared to Hornsdale's much higher 95.2%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Appilain Hornsdale +55 larger in Appila gap widening
91 39th pct 36 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 83
  • First area, 2021: 91
  • Second area, 2016: 39
  • Second area, 2021: 36
Median age in Appilain Hornsdale +12 yrs older in Appila gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Appilain Hornsdale +8.8 pts higher in Appila gap widening
8.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Appilain Hornsdale +12.5 pts higher in Appila gap widening
26.4% 78th pct 13.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
Under 15 in Appilain Hornsdale +23.0 pts higher in Hornsdale gap widening
24.2% 87th pct 47.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%
De facto in Appilain Hornsdale +9.4 pts higher in Appila gap widening
9.4% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

24.2% Children (0–14) +23.0 pts ▸ 47.2%
36.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
26.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.5 pts 13.9%
3.3% Young adults (25–44) +21.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
4.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.7% Married +28.2 pts ▸ 81.0%
23.0% Never married ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% Separated ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Divorced ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Appila Hornsdale

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

  • 85+ in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Appila: 3.8% males, 5.1% females; 75–79 in Hornsdale: 12.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Appila: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 70–74 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Appila: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Appila: 3.8% males, 11.5% females; 60–64 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Appila: 3.8% males, 5.1% females; 55–59 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Appila: 5.1% males, 5.1% females; 50–54 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Appila: 3.8% males, 5.1% females; 45–49 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Appila: 5.1% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Hornsdale: 15.4% males, 7.7% females
  • 35–39 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 15.4% females
  • 30–34 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Appila: 0.0% males, 6.4% females; 15–19 in Hornsdale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Appila: 5.1% males, 5.1% females; 10–14 in Hornsdale: 12.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Appila: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Hornsdale: 15.4% males, 10.3% females
  • 0–4 in Appila: 5.1% males, 5.1% females; 0–4 in Hornsdale: 10.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Appilain Hornsdale +9.9 pts higher in Appila gap widening
9.9% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

85.7% Australia +11.5 pts ▸ 97.2%
4.4% England ◂ +4.4 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

52.7% Australian ◂ +2.7 pts 50.0%
40.7% English +9.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.0% German +0.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
6.6% Scottish ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Irish ◂ +3.3 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 Appilain Hornsdale 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 Appilain Hornsdale 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

94.5% English only ◂ +0.1 pts 94.4%
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

No religion in Appilain Hornsdale +13.4 pts higher in Appila gap widening
44.0% 61st pct 30.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%

Religious affiliation

49.5% Christianity ◂ +10.6 pts 38.9%
44.0% No religion ◂ +13.4 pts 30.6%
5.5% Not stated +5.6 pts ▸ 11.1%
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 Appilain Hornsdale +11.3 pts higher in Appila gap widening
44.6% 49th pct 33.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Bachelor+ in Appilain Hornsdale +12.2 pts higher in Appila gap widening
12.2% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Appilain Hornsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.6% Year 12 ◂ +11.3 pts 33.3%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
7.7% Year 11 +6.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

29.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
29.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
24.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
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

21.6% Engineering & related +22.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
27.0% Health ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
24.3% Education ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
10.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Management & commerce ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Appilain Hornsdale +$186 higher in Hornsdale gap widening
$714 43rd pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $714
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Appilain Hornsdale +$474 higher in Hornsdale gap narrowing
$1,275 30th pct $1,749 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $1,275
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
Family income in Appilain Hornsdale +$874 higher in Hornsdale gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,281
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Appilain Hornsdale +10.8 pts higher in Appila gap steady
10.8% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Appilain Hornsdale
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

45.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 ◂ +20.1 pts 19.0%
39.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.1 pts 38.1%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
5.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Appilain Hornsdale +14.6 pts higher in Appila
39.6% 89th pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Appilain Hornsdale +3.2 pts higher in Appila
14.3% 90th pct 11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Appilain Hornsdale +6.6 pts higher in Appila gap steady
6.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Asthma ◂ +6.5 pts 11.1%
14.3% Mental health ◂ +3.2 pts 11.1%
5.5% Other condition +8.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.9% Diabetes ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.4% Stroke ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.4% None +12.8 pts ▸ 61.1%
22.0% One condition ◂ +2.5 pts 19.4%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Appilain Hornsdale +3.0 pts higher in Hornsdale gap narrowing
44.6% 97th pct 47.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
Unpaid carers in Appilain Hornsdale +10.8 pts higher in Appila gap steady
10.8% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Appilain Hornsdale +26.1 pts higher in Hornsdale gap widening
31.1% 77th pct 57.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
Defence service in Appilain Hornsdale +14.7 pts higher in Appila
14.7% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Appilain Hornsdale +36.9 pts higher in Hornsdale gap widening
29.7% 77th pct 66.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Appilain Hornsdale +8 larger in Appila
8 57th pct 0 0th pct
19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Appilain Hornsdale
$374 13th pct
Household income in Appilain Hornsdale
$2,149 68th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Appilain Hornsdale +0.7 larger in Hornsdale gap widening
2.7 71st pct 3.4 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
One-parent in Appilain Hornsdale +8.0 pts higher in Appila gap widening
8.0% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Appilain Hornsdale
27.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%

Family composition

52.0% Couples with children +58.7 pts ▸ 110.7%
33.3% Couples without children ◂ +19.0 pts 14.3%
8.0% One-parent families ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.5% 2 people ◂ +48.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% 1 person +15.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
18.2% 5 people +24.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
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

$123 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $100
  • First area, 2021: $123
Mortgage in Appilain Hornsdale +$1,055 higher in Hornsdale
$369 0th pct $1,424 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: $347
  • First area, 2021: $369
  • Second area, 2021: $1,424
People / bedroom in Appilain Hornsdale +0.20 higher in Hornsdale gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Appilain Hornsdale
60.6% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 60.6%
Separate houses in Appilain Hornsdale
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Appilain Hornsdale
90.9% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 72.2%
  • First area, 2021: 90.9%

How homes are owned or rented

60.6% Owned outright +25.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
12.1% Owned with a mortgage +45.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
9.1% Other tenure ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

45.5% 4 bedrooms +26.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
36.4% 3 bedrooms +20.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
18.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% 5 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

150.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +150.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Appilain Hornsdale +10.5 pts higher in Hornsdale gap widening
39.5% 90th pct 50.0% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.5%
  • First area, 2021: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
PT commute in Appilain Hornsdale 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%
PT stops in Appilain Hornsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Appilain Hornsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) ◂ +35.0 pts 15.0%
39.5% Worked at home +10.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.8% Walked ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
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

14.7% 4 or more +42.4 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.5% 2 vehicles +16.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
17.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Appilain Hornsdale +2.0 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
14.5% 9th pct 12.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Appilain Hornsdale 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%
Participation in Appilain Hornsdale +39.8 pts higher in Hornsdale gap widening
55.4% 33rd pct 95.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.2%
Full-time in Appilain Hornsdale +25.3 pts higher in Appila gap widening
55.3% 35th pct 30.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.7%
  • First area, 2021: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

Industries people work in

44.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.3 pts ▸ 55.0%
7.9% Manufacturing +12.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
7.9% Education & training +7.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Retail trade ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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

31.6% Managers +33.4 pts ▸ 65.0%
7.9% Clerical & administrative +17.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
13.2% Sales workers ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Labourers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Professionals ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Appilain Hornsdale +0.6 higher in Appila
0.7 56th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Appilain Hornsdale +0.7 more in Appila
0.7 56th pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Appilain Hornsdale +0.5 pts higher in Appila
0.5% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Appilain Hornsdale +33.3 pts higher in Appila
34.3% 59th pct 1.0% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Appilain Hornsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Appilain Hornsdale +60.1 more in Appila
87.9 87th pct 27.8 71st pct
Intersections/km² in Appilain Hornsdale even
1 43rd pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Appilain Hornsdale +2.3 pts higher in Hornsdale
3.4% 18th pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Appila vs Hornsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40037/appila/vs/SAL40608/hornsdale