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Appila vs Wongyarra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Appila profile · Wongyarra profile

Appila Wongyarra

Appila and Wongyarra are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Appila has a higher typical weekly personal income of $714 compared to $550 in Wongyarra, and is far more likely to have residents who work from home (39.5% versus 11.1%). Appila also has a higher share of people who have served in the Defence Force (14.7%) and those who volunteer (44.6%). In contrast, Wongyarra has a much higher unemployment rate of 14.8% and a far higher share of people with no religion (63.3% compared to 44.0%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people needing help with daily activities, with Appila at 6.6% and Wongyarra at 0.0%. They are also very similar in that no one uses a language other than English at home. While they share a similar typical household income, the two areas differ in their local amenities; Appila has more parks and walkable services within reach for its residents.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $911 higher in Wongyarra Work from home: 28.4 pts higher in Appila Unemployment: 14.8 pts higher in Wongyarra First Nations: 8.8 pts higher in Appila No religion: 19.3 pts higher in Wongyarra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Appilain Wongyarra +42 larger in Appila gap widening
91 39th pct 49 28th pct
Median age in Appilain Wongyarra +1 yrs older in Appila gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Appilain Wongyarra +8.8 pts higher in Appila gap widening
8.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Appilain Wongyarra +1.9 pts higher in Appila gap steady
26.4% 78th pct 24.5% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Appilain Wongyarra +3.8 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
24.2% 87th pct 20.4% 72nd pct
De facto in Appilain Wongyarra +1.5 pts higher in Appila gap steady
9.4% 28th pct 7.9% 21st pct

Age structure

36.3% Older adults (45–64) +2.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
26.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.9 pts 24.5%
24.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.8 pts 20.4%
3.3% Young adults (25–44) +13.0 pts ▸ 16.3%
4.4% Youth (15–24) +7.8 pts ▸ 12.2%

Marital status

52.7% Married +9.2 pts ▸ 61.9%
23.0% Never married +3.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
5.4% Separated +6.5 pts ▸ 11.9%
4.1% Widowed +5.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
4.1% Divorced ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Appila Wongyarra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Appilain Wongyarra +9.9 pts higher in Appila gap widening
9.9% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

85.7% Australia +6.1 pts ▸ 91.8%
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

40.7% English +14.4 pts ▸ 55.1%
52.7% Australian ◂ +11.9 pts 40.8%
11.0% German +5.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
6.6% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 6.1%
3.3% Irish +2.8 pts ▸ 6.1%
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 Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Appilain Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.5% English only +7.5 pts ▸ 102.0%
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 Appilain Wongyarra +19.3 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
44.0% 61st pct 63.3% 97th pct

Religious affiliation

44.0% No religion +19.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
49.5% Christianity ◂ +22.9 pts 26.5%
5.5% Not stated +2.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
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 Wongyarra +3.6 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
44.6% 49th pct 41.0% 39th pct
Bachelor+ in Appilain Wongyarra +6.9 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
12.2% 40th pct 19.0% 65th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Appilain Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.6% Year 12 ◂ +3.6 pts 41.0%
7.7% Year 11 +17.9 pts ▸ 25.6%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +4.6 pts 15.4%
13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.2 pts 7.7%

Highest qualification level

29.7% Certificate III / IV +20.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
29.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
24.3% Bachelor degree +9.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

8.1% Agriculture & environment +21.1 pts ▸ 29.2%
27.0% Health ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
8.1% Management & commerce +16.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.3% Education ◂ +11.8 pts 12.5%
21.6% Engineering & related ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
10.8% Society & culture +10.0 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Appilain Wongyarra +$164 higher in Appila gap widening
$714 43rd pct $550 18th pct
Household income in Appilain Wongyarra +$58 higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
$1,275 30th pct $1,333 35th pct
Family income in Appilain Wongyarra +$83 higher in Appila gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $1,292 14th pct
High earners in Appilain Wongyarra +10.8 pts higher in Appila gap widening
10.8% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Appilain Wongyarra
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

45.5% $650–$1,499 +25.1 pts ▸ 70.6%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +26.0 pts ▸ 41.2%
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 +29.9 pts ▸ 69.0%
39.2% $650–$1,499 +18.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%
5.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Appilain Wongyarra +13.0 pts higher in Appila
39.6% 89th pct 26.5% 38th pct
Mental health in Appilain Wongyarra +4.1 pts higher in Wongyarra
14.3% 90th pct 18.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Appilain Wongyarra +6.6 pts higher in Appila gap widening
6.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.3% Mental health +4.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
17.6% Asthma ◂ +5.3 pts 12.2%
5.5% Arthritis +4.7 pts ▸ 10.2%
3.3% Lung condition +6.9 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 6.1%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.5% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.4% Stroke ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.4% None +21.0 pts ▸ 69.4%
22.0% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 18.4%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Appilain Wongyarra +18.4 pts higher in Appila gap widening
44.6% 97th pct 26.2% 78th pct
Unpaid carers in Appilain Wongyarra +8.2 pts higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
10.8% 31st pct 19.0% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Appilain Wongyarra +9.7 pts higher in Appila gap widening
31.1% 77th pct 21.4% 32nd pct
Defence service in Appilain Wongyarra +14.7 pts higher in Appila
14.7% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Appilain Wongyarra +3.5 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
29.7% 77th pct 26.2% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Appilain Wongyarra +8 larger in Appila
8 57th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Appilain Wongyarra +2 yrs older in Wongyarra
19 yrs 21st pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Appilain Wongyarra +$149 higher in Appila
$374 13th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Appilain Wongyarra +$774 higher in Appila
$2,149 68th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Appilain Wongyarra +0.1 larger in Wongyarra gap widening
2.7 71st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Appilain Wongyarra +12.9 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
8.0% 33rd pct 20.9% 88th pct
Living alone in Appilain Wongyarra
27.3% 62nd pct —

Family composition

52.0% Couples with children ◂ +10.1 pts 41.9%
33.3% Couples without children +10.9 pts ▸ 44.2%
8.0% One-parent families +12.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.5% 2 people +4.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
12.1% 3 people +17.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
27.3% 1 person ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% 5 people ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Appilain Wongyarra +$20 higher in Wongyarra
$123 9th pct $143 12th pct
Mortgage in Appilain Wongyarra +$911 higher in Wongyarra gap widening
$369 0th pct $1,280 28th pct
People / bedroom in Appilain Wongyarra +0.30 higher in Wongyarra gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Appilain Wongyarra
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Appilain Wongyarra
60.6% 91st pct —
Separate houses in Appilain Wongyarra
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Appilain Wongyarra
90.9% 80th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

60.6% Owned outright ◂ +19.4 pts 41.2%
12.1% Owned with a mortgage +17.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
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

36.4% 3 bedrooms +34.2 pts ▸ 70.6%
45.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
18.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.5 pts 17.6%
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 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Appilain Wongyarra
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Appilain Wongyarra +28.4 pts higher in Appila gap steady
39.5% 90th pct 11.1% 31st pct
PT commute in Appilain Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Appilain Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Appilain Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Appilain Wongyarra
— 77 95th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +27.8 pts ▸ 77.8%
39.5% Worked at home ◂ +28.4 pts 11.1%
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

26.5% 2 vehicles +20.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
8.8% 3 vehicles +26.5 pts ▸ 35.3%
17.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
14.7% 4 or more ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Appilain Wongyarra +8.7 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
14.5% 9th pct 5.8% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Appilain Wongyarra +14.8 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 97th pct
Participation in Appilain Wongyarra +8.9 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
55.4% 33rd pct 64.3% 63rd pct
Full-time in Appilain Wongyarra +3.4 pts higher in Appila gap narrowing
55.3% 35th pct 51.9% 21st pct

Industries people work in

44.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.7 pts 37.0%
13.2% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 18.5%
7.9% Education & training +6.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.9% Retail trade +3.2 pts ▸ 11.1%
7.9% Manufacturing ◂ +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 +12.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
7.9% Professionals +10.6 pts ▸ 18.5%
18.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.3 pts 11.1%
13.2% Sales workers ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Labourers +0.6 pts ▸ 11.1%
7.9% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Appilain Wongyarra +0.5 higher in Appila
0.7 56th pct 0.1 40th pct
Types ≤15 min in Appilain Wongyarra +0.5 more in Appila
0.7 56th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Appilain Wongyarra +0.5 pts higher in Appila
0.5% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Appilain Wongyarra +34.3 pts higher in Appila
34.3% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Appilain Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Appilain Wongyarra +67.5 more in Appila
87.9 87th pct 20.4 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Appilain Wongyarra even
1 43rd pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Appilain Wongyarra +2.2 pts higher in Wongyarra
3.4% 18th pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Appila vs Wongyarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40037/appila/vs/SAL41633/wongyarra