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Balaklava vs Hoskin Corner

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Balaklava profile · Hoskin Corner profile

Balaklava Hoskin Corner

Balaklava and Hoskin Corner are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different scales. Balaklava is a larger hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 46 compared to 32 in Hoskin Corner. Hoskin Corner sees far higher typical weekly household incomes at $2,124, while Balaklava is much lower at $1,088. Balaklava also provides far more local infrastructure, including three schools and a public transport route, whereas Hoskin Corner has none of these services.

Both areas have remained similarly remote from the city, with drive times of around an hour. They also share a total lack of walkable access to groceries and a flat landscape. Since 2011, these two places have tracked differently, with Balaklava maintaining its role as a service centre while Hoskin Corner remains a sparsely populated area with just 16 residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +2,067 larger in Balaklava gap steady
2,083 79th pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,827
  • First area, 2016: 2,048
  • First area, 2021: 2,083
  • Second area, 2016: 14
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +14 yrs older in Balaklava gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 32 yrs
2.8% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
27.5% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
18.6% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.6%
9.7% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%

Age structure

27.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
24.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.3 pts 18.8%
19.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.5 pts 18.8%
18.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

29.2% Never married +30.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
48.5% Married ◂ +48.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Widowed ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Divorced ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balaklava Hoskin Corner

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

  • 85+ in Balaklava: 1.5% males, 3.6% females; 85+ in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Balaklava: 1.7% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Balaklava: 2.3% males, 3.3% females; 75–79 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Balaklava: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 70–74 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Balaklava: 4.0% males, 3.3% females; 65–69 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Balaklava: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Balaklava: 3.6% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Balaklava: 2.7% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Balaklava: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 40–44 in Balaklava: 2.3% males, 2.0% females; 40–44 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Balaklava: 1.8% males, 2.4% females; 35–39 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Balaklava: 2.6% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Balaklava: 3.0% males, 2.5% females; 25–29 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Balaklava: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Balaklava: 2.5% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Balaklava: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Balaklava: 3.5% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Balaklava: 3.0% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Hoskin Corner: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.5% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

86.1% Australia +13.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.3% England ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.9% Australian ◂ +3.2 pts 43.8%
44.8% English ◂ +19.8 pts 25.0%
11.0% German +7.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
9.7% Scottish ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
6.0% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Filipino ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

3.6% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
0.4% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

91.7% English only +8.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

42.5% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +6.3 pts ▸ 56.3%
42.5% No religion +13.8 pts ▸ 56.3%
6.2% Not stated ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

37.6% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.6%
10.1% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
7.73 70th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +3 more in Balaklava
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
392 58th pct —
965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

37.6% Year 12 +35.1 pts ▸ 72.7%
18.7% Year 11 +8.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
19.8% Year 10 ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
15.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

12.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +43.0 pts ▸ 55.6%
38.7% Certificate III / IV +5.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
16.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.0% Management & commerce +32.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
4.1% Agriculture & environment +29.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
17.6% Engineering & related ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Education ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.2% Health ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Society & culture ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% Architecture & building ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +$514 higher in Hoskin Corner gap narrowing
$611 26th pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $444
  • First area, 2016: $533
  • First area, 2021: $611
  • Second area, 2016: $1,166
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +$1,036 higher in Hoskin Corner gap narrowing
$1,088 18th pct $2,124 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $807
  • First area, 2016: $992
  • First area, 2021: $1,088
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
Family income in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +$788 higher in Hoskin Corner gap narrowing
$1,462 24th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,036
  • First area, 2016: $1,325
  • First area, 2021: $1,462
  • Second area, 2016: $4,749
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
4.5% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
High-income homes in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
9.4% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%

Household income distribution

35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
24.3% Under $650 ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
22.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 +18.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.8% Under $650 ◂ +47.8 pts 0.0%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +19.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
1.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
38.4% 87th pct —
12.6% 86th pct —
Needs assistance in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
9.5% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
12.6% Mental health ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% Asthma ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.9% Lung condition ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dementia ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.5% None +19.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.3% One condition ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Two conditions ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Three or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

29.3% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.8%
  • First area, 2016: 36.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
13.7% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid child care in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
27.0% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
4.0% 72nd pct —
26.5% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +59 larger in Balaklava
59 79th pct 0 0th pct
15 yrs 11th pct —
22.2% 13th pct —
$687 55th pct —
Household income in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
$1,050 20th pct —
Indigenous language in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
5.1% 56th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +1.1 larger in Hoskin Corner gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 3.4 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
15.6% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
33.3% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

50.5% Couples with children +49.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.2% Couples without children ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%
15.6% One-parent families ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.1% 2 people ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% 3 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.5% 4 people ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
5.8% 5 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% 6 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$227 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $160
  • First area, 2016: $200
  • First area, 2021: $227
Mortgage in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +$554 higher in Hoskin Corner
$1,035 16th pct $1,589 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,040
  • First area, 2016: $950
  • First area, 2021: $1,035
  • Second area, 2021: $1,589
People / bedroom in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +0.20 higher in Hoskin Corner gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 1.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
25.7% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
39.6% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 40.5%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.6%
86.8% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.2%
  • First area, 2016: 90.8%
  • First area, 2021: 86.8%
78.0% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 76.0%
  • First area, 2016: 76.3%
  • First area, 2021: 78.0%

How homes are owned or rented

29.0% Owned with a mortgage +171.0 pts ▸ 200.0%
39.6% Owned outright ◂ +39.6 pts 0.0%
25.7% Rented ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Other tenure ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

86.8% Separate house +13.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.4% 3 bedrooms +115.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
22.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +48.8 pts 0.0%
38.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
8.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.6% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
5.4% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +2 more in Balaklava
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +0.96 more in Balaklava
0.96 61st pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +1.9 more in Balaklava
1.9 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +1 more in Balaklava
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
30 67th pct —
Drive to city in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +4 longer in Balaklava
62 45th pct 58 43rd pct

How people get to work

68.9% Car (driver) ◂ +32.6 pts 36.4%
5.4% Worked at home +31.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
6.3% Walked ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Bicycle ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

14.6% 3 vehicles +152.1 pts ▸ 166.7%
36.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
34.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% 4 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.6% No vehicle ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

38.4% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 44.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.7%
  • First area, 2021: 38.4%
3.4% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%

Jobs & Industry

3.9% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
51.2% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 50.7%
  • First area, 2016: 52.3%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
51.9% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 56.1%
  • First area, 2016: 55.5%
  • First area, 2021: 51.9%

Industries people work in

14.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.7 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.6% Education & training ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.4% Retail trade ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Manufacturing ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Construction ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Managers +22.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
9.9% Clerical & administrative +26.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
18.6% Labourers ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
12.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Professionals ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
11.0% Community & personal service ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Sales workers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

4,561 63rd pct —
1,872 86th pct —
816 73rd pct —
816 42nd pct —
Property damage/100k in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner
864 60th pct —
1.1% 58th pct —

Walkability

— 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +2.4 more in Balaklava
2.4 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +43.8 pts higher in Balaklava
43.8% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +58.3 pts higher in Balaklava
58.3% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +71.9 pts higher in Balaklava
71.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +35.0 pts higher in Balaklava
35.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +6.2 more in Balaklava
6.2 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +2 higher in Balaklava
2 59th pct 0 37th pct
Mean slope in Balaklavain Hoskin Corner +0.4 pts higher in Hoskin Corner
2.4% 3rd pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balaklava vs Hoskin Corner [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40062/balaklava/vs/SAL40610/hoskin-corner