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Australia Plains vs Point Pass

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Australia Plains profile · Point Pass profile

Australia Plains Point Pass

Point Pass and Australia Plains are both sparsely populated rural areas in South Australia. Point Pass is far older, with a typical resident aged 52 and 34.1% of the population aged 65 or over, compared to 40 years and 9.8% in Australia Plains. Point Pass also has more infrastructure and higher incomes, with a typical weekly family income of $1,424 compared to $833 in Australia Plains, and more public transport stops and nearby amenities.

Both areas share several characteristics, including very similar proportions of children under 15 and nearly identical drive times to the city. They also have almost the same share of people working from home, at around 19%. While they are similar in these ways, the gap in employment is notable, as adults working or looking for work are far higher in Australia Plains at 65.6% compared to 49.5% in Point Pass.

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Where they differ most

Population: 82 larger in Point Pass Aged 65+: 24.4 pts higher in Point Pass Volunteering: 20.2 pts higher in Australia Plains Median age: 12 yrs older in Point Pass Unemployment: 5.9 pts higher in Point Pass

Demographics & Identity

Population in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +82 larger in Point Pass gap steady
41 24th pct 123 45th pct
Median age in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +12 yrs older in Point Pass gap steady
40 yrs 29th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +24.4 pts higher in Point Pass gap widening
9.8% 15th pct 34.1% 90th pct
Under 15 in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.8 pts higher in Point Pass gap narrowing
14.6% 34th pct 15.4% 39th pct
De facto in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +3.4 pts higher in Australia Plains gap widening
18.8% 86th pct 15.4% 73rd pct

Age structure

36.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.6 pts 26.0%
9.8% Seniors (65+) +24.4 pts ▸ 34.1%
31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.3 pts 15.4%
17.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.9 pts 12.2%
14.6% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 15.4%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +14.0 pts 48.5%
21.9% Never married +14.0 pts ▸ 35.9%
9.4% Divorced +2.3 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Widowed +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Australia Plains Point Pass

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +6.5 pts higher in Australia Plains gap widening
22.0% 80th pct 15.4% 66th pct

Country of birth

73.2% Australia ◂ +0.8 pts 72.4%
7.3% England +2.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
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

43.9% Australian +4.1 pts ▸ 48.0%
46.3% German ◂ +30.1 pts 16.3%
36.6% English ◂ +1.6 pts 35.0%
14.6% Scottish ◂ +12.2 pts 2.4%
9.8% Irish ◂ +3.3 pts 6.5%
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 Australia Plainsin Point Pass +4.1 pts higher in Point Pass gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 55th pct
Limited English in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.8% English only ◂ +0.8 pts 87.0%
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 Australia Plainsin Point Pass +2.4 pts higher in Point Pass gap narrowing
29.3% 22nd pct 31.7% 26th pct

Religious affiliation

63.4% Christianity ◂ +12.2 pts 51.2%
29.3% No religion +2.4 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Not stated +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
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 Australia Plainsin Point Pass +3.8 pts higher in Point Pass gap narrowing
34.5% 22nd pct 38.3% 32nd pct
Bachelor+ in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +9.7 pts higher in Point Pass
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 28th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.5% Year 12 +3.8 pts ▸ 38.3%
27.6% Year 11 ◂ +15.9 pts 11.7%
24.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.8 pts 22.3%
13.8% Year 9 or below even 13.8%

Highest qualification level

91.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +46.2 pts 45.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

66.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +59.4 pts 7.3%
33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +13.3 pts 20.0%
25.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Education +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$190 higher in Point Pass gap widening
$418 5th pct $608 26th pct
Household income in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$243 higher in Point Pass gap narrowing
$850 8th pct $1,093 19th pct
Family income in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$591 higher in Point Pass gap widening
$833 2nd pct $1,424 22nd pct
High earners in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +4.9 pts higher in Point Pass
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 31st pct
High-income homes in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 7.9% 24th pct

Household income distribution

26.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.5 pts 15.8%
0.0% Under $650 +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

65.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.1 pts 47.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +7.3 pts higher in Point Pass
34.1% 75th pct 41.5% 91st pct
Mental health in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +5.7 pts higher in Australia Plains
17.1% 97th pct 11.4% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +9.8 pts higher in Australia Plains gap narrowing
17.1% 100th pct 7.3% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.1% Mental health ◂ +5.7 pts 11.4%
14.6% Other condition ◂ +4.1 pts 10.6%
7.3% Arthritis +4.9 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.8% Asthma +1.6 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Diabetes +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Cancer +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Lung condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Heart disease +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.3% None ◂ +23.6 pts 44.7%
22.0% One condition +5.7 pts ▸ 27.6%
7.3% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Three or more +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +20.2 pts higher in Australia Plains
40.6% 94th pct 20.4% 61st pct
Unpaid carers in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +6.6 pts higher in Australia Plains
25.0% 97th pct 18.4% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +6.8 pts higher in Australia Plains
28.1% 65th pct 21.4% 31st pct
Defence service in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +4.8 pts higher in Point Pass
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 78th pct
Housework 15h+ in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +7.3 pts higher in Point Pass
21.9% 36th pct 29.1% 75th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +22 yrs older in Australia Plains
38 yrs 76th pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$450 higher in Point Pass
$450 25th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$2,375 higher in Point Pass
$1,375 35th pct $3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.2 larger in Australia Plains gap steady
2.7 71st pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +8.8 pts higher in Point Pass gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 38th pct
Living alone in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 26.3% 59th pct

Family composition

63.6% Couples with children ◂ +10.9 pts 52.7%
48.5% Couples without children ◂ +15.5 pts 33.0%
0.0% One-parent families +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.1% 2 people +2.6 pts ▸ 44.7%
0.0% 1 person +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
21.1% 3 people ◂ +10.5 pts 10.5%
15.8% 5 people ◂ +7.9 pts 7.9%
0.0% 4 people +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$33 higher in Australia Plains
$233 35th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +$87 higher in Point Pass
$1,280 28th pct $1,367 33rd pct
People / bedroom in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.30 higher in Australia Plains gap steady
1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 28.9% 77th pct
Owned outright in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 63.2% 93rd pct
Separate houses in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 68.4% 25th pct

How homes are owned or rented

42.1% Owned outright +21.1 pts ▸ 63.2%
0.0% Rented +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
21.1% Owned with a mortgage +2.6 pts ▸ 23.7%
21.1% Other tenure ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +18.4 pts ▸ 118.4%
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

42.1% 3 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 44.7%
42.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.7 pts 18.4%
31.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 23.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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 Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.5 pts higher in Point Pass
19.0% 58th pct 19.6% 59th pct
PT commute in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +2 more in Point Pass
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +16.26 more in Point Pass
0.00 0th pct 16.26 90th pct
Departures/1k in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +162.6 more in Point Pass
0.0 0th pct 162.6 72nd pct
PT routes in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +2 more in Point Pass
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Australia Plainsin Point Pass
— 12 49th pct
Drive to city in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +6 longer in Australia Plains
89 62nd pct 83 58th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +3.6 pts 63.0%
19.0% Worked at home +0.5 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Walked +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
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

21.1% 1 vehicle +13.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
15.8% 2 vehicles +18.4 pts ▸ 34.2%
21.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.9 pts 13.2%
0.0% 4 or more +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +4.2 pts higher in Point Pass gap widening
21.1% 18th pct 25.2% 29th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +5.9 pts higher in Point Pass
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 76th pct
Participation in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +16.1 pts higher in Australia Plains
65.6% 68th pct 49.5% 21st pct
Full-time in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.6 pts higher in Point Pass
42.9% 6th pct 43.5% 7th pct

Industries people work in

28.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.5 pts 13.0%
0.0% Education & training +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Construction +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Retail trade +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.6% Managers ◂ +41.1 pts 6.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +23.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.2 pts 10.9%
19.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.4 pts 8.7%
0.0% Professionals +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Labourers +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Sales workers +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +1.4 higher in Point Pass
0.0 29th pct 1.4 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +1.3 more in Point Pass
0.0 31st pct 1.3 61st pct
15-min city in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +34.0 pts higher in Point Pass
0.0% 0th pct 34.0% 68th pct
Walk to school in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +2.0 pts higher in Australia Plains
2.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +8.1 more in Point Pass
24.4 67th pct 32.5 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Australia Plainsin Point Pass even
0 26th pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Australia Plainsin Point Pass +0.7 pts higher in Point Pass
4.0% 29th pct 4.7% 39th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Australia Plains vs Point Pass [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40053/australia-plains/vs/SAL41171/point-pass