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Balgowan vs Chinaman Wells

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.8 km apart · Balgowan profile · Chinaman Wells profile

Balgowan Chinaman Wells

Balgowan (SA) and Chinaman Wells are both sparsely populated rural areas. Balgowan (SA) is the larger of the two, with 92 people compared to just 4 in Chinaman Wells. There are notable gaps in income, with typical weekly household income far higher in Balgowan (SA) at $860 compared to $500 in Chinaman Wells. Balgowan (SA) also has more local amenities, with 86.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while Chinaman Wells has none.

Both areas are essentially car-dependent and lack basic local services. Neither has a school, grocery store, or health service within a 15-minute walk, and both have no public transport stops. This shared isolation is reflected in their typical ages, which are very similar at 60 years in Balgowan (SA) and 59 years in Chinaman Wells. However, the drive time to the city is well higher in Chinaman Wells, taking 187 minutes compared to 127 minutes for Balgowan (SA).

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Where they differ most

Population: 88 larger in Balgowan People / bedroom: 0.50 higher in Chinaman Wells Household income: $360 higher in Balgowan Family income: $391 higher in Balgowan Personal income: $129 higher in Balgowan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +88 larger in Balgowan gap widening
92 39th pct 4 3rd pct
Median age in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +1 yrs older in Balgowan gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
3.3% 62nd pct —
Aged 65+ in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
35.9% 92nd pct —
Under 15 in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
3.3% 5th pct —
De facto in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

38.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
35.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
14.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

7.9% Divorced +92.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
59.6% Married ◂ +59.6 pts 0.0%
14.6% Never married ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
6.5% 27th pct —

Country of birth

81.5% Australia +18.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.3% England ◂ +4.3 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

46.7% English +53.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.5% Australian ◂ +31.5 pts 0.0%
14.1% German ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Scottish ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Irish ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Dutch ◂ +4.3 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

90.2% English only +9.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
33.7% 31st pct —

Religious affiliation

51.1% Christianity +48.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.7% No religion ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
14.1% Not stated ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
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 Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
30.6% 14th pct —
Bachelor+ in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
5.6% 13th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.6% Year 12 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
29.4% Year 10 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
22.4% Year 11 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
10.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.0 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

16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Health ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Management & commerce ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Architecture & building ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +$129 higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
$479 10th pct $350 0th pct
Household income in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +$360 higher in Balgowan
$860 8th pct $500 0th pct
Family income in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +$391 higher in Balgowan
$1,291 14th pct $900 4th pct
High earners in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
10.1% 61st pct —
High-income homes in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
7.3% 22nd pct —

Personal income distribution

55.1% Under $650 ◂ +55.1 pts 0.0%
20.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
33.7% 73rd pct —
Mental health in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
4.3% 22nd pct —
Needs assistance in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
9.8% 89th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

12.0% Arthritis ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.9% Diabetes ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Stroke ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Cancer ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Mental health ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.7% None ◂ +58.7 pts 0.0%
19.6% One condition ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Two conditions ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.7% Three or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
22.5% 69th pct —
Unpaid carers in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
16.9% 83rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
13.5% 11th pct —
Defence service in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
22.5% 40th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +3 larger in Balgowan
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
60 yrs 95th pct —
Median income in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
$225 2nd pct —
Household income in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
$450 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +0.3 larger in Balgowan
1.8 9th pct 1.5 0th pct
One-parent in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
8.0% 33rd pct —
Living alone in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
34.1% 82nd pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
$563 3rd pct —
People / bedroom in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +0.50 higher in Chinaman Wells
0.60 7th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
70.7% 100th pct —
Separate houses in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
85.4% 25th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
65.9% 21st pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
11.8% 33rd pct —
PT commute in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +60 longer in Chinaman Wells
127 85th pct 187 97th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
39.1% 76th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
39.3% 9th pct —
Full-time in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells
55.9% 38th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +0.8 higher in Balgowan
0.8 58th pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +0.9 more in Balgowan
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +86.5 pts higher in Balgowan
86.5% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +65.2 more in Balgowan
65.2 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells even
0 39th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Balgowanin Chinaman Wells +0.7 pts higher in Balgowan
3.3% 17th pct 2.6% 7th pct

Compare Balgowan with nearby areas

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Compare Chinaman Wells with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balgowan vs Chinaman Wells [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40065/balgowan/vs/SAL40252/chinaman-wells