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Balgowan vs Weetulta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Balgowan profile · Weetulta profile

Balgowan Weetulta

Balgowan (SA) and Weetulta are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in age and wealth. Balgowan (SA) is much older, with a typical resident aged 60 and 35.9% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, Weetulta is far younger, with a typical age of 39 and children under 15 making up 36.2% of the population. This difference is reflected in incomes; typical weekly household income is $2,625 in Weetulta, which is far higher than the $860 seen in Balgowan (SA).

These two areas have remained similar in some ways, such as having no residents who use a language other than English at home. However, the gap in how people work is widening, with 50% of people in Weetulta working from home compared to just 11.8% in Balgowan (SA). While both areas have no public transport, Balgowan (SA) has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Balgowan Under 15: 33.0 pts higher in Weetulta Personal income: $813 higher in Weetulta Household income: $1,765 higher in Weetulta Family income: $1,459 higher in Weetulta

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balgowanin Weetulta +23 larger in Balgowan gap widening
92 39th pct 69 33rd pct
Median age in Balgowanin Weetulta +21 yrs older in Balgowan gap narrowing
60 yrs 93rd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Balgowanin Weetulta +2.5 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
3.3% 62nd pct 5.8% 77th pct
Aged 65+ in Balgowanin Weetulta +19.9 pts higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
35.9% 92nd pct 15.9% 37th pct
Under 15 in Balgowanin Weetulta +33.0 pts higher in Weetulta gap widening
3.3% 5th pct 36.2% 100th pct
De facto in Balgowanin Weetulta even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

38.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.5 pts 27.5%
3.3% Children (0–14) +33.0 pts ▸ 36.2%
35.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.9 pts 15.9%
14.1% Young adults (25–44) +3.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.3% Youth (15–24) +8.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

Marital status

59.6% Married +10.2 pts ▸ 69.8%
14.6% Never married +11.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
7.9% Divorced +1.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balgowan Weetulta

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Balgowanin Weetulta +6.5 pts higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
6.5% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

81.5% Australia +19.9 pts ▸ 101.4%
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

31.5% Australian +26.4 pts ▸ 58.0%
46.7% English +4.0 pts ▸ 50.7%
14.1% German ◂ +6.9 pts 7.2%
5.4% Irish +6.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
6.5% Scottish +2.2 pts ▸ 8.7%
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 Weetulta even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Balgowanin Weetulta even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 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 Weetulta +4.0 pts higher in Weetulta gap widening
33.7% 31st pct 37.7% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

51.1% Christianity +5.4 pts ▸ 56.5%
33.7% No religion +4.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
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 Weetulta +21.9 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
30.6% 14th pct 52.5% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Balgowanin Weetulta +10.7 pts higher in Weetulta gap steady
5.6% 13th pct 16.3% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.6% Year 12 +21.9 pts ▸ 52.5%
22.4% Year 11 +7.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
29.4% Year 10 ◂ +21.9 pts 7.5%
12.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +11.5 pts 38.5%
10.0% Bachelor degree +16.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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

10.0% Agriculture & environment +20.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
8.0% Health +11.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Education +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
8.0% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Balgowanin Weetulta +$813 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$479 10th pct $1,292 93rd pct
Household income in Balgowanin Weetulta +$1,765 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$860 8th pct $2,625 91st pct
Family income in Balgowanin Weetulta +$1,459 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$1,291 14th pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Balgowanin Weetulta +3.1 pts higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
10.1% 61st pct 7.0% 44th pct
High-income homes in Balgowanin Weetulta
7.3% 22nd pct —

Household income distribution

22.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% $4,000 or more +20.5 pts ▸ 27.8%
26.8% Under $650 ◂ +10.2 pts 16.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%

Personal income distribution

55.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.5 pts 39.5%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 27.9%
20.2% $650–$1,499 +5.4 pts ▸ 25.6%
4.5% $3,000 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 7.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balgowanin Weetulta +7.6 pts higher in Balgowan
33.7% 73rd pct 26.1% 36th pct
Mental health in Balgowanin Weetulta +4.3 pts higher in Balgowan
4.3% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Balgowanin Weetulta +5.4 pts higher in Balgowan gap narrowing
9.8% 89th pct 4.3% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Asthma +6.2 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.0% Arthritis +2.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
12.0% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.9% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 4.3%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.4 pts 4.3%
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 +15.2 pts ▸ 73.9%
19.6% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 15.9%
9.8% Two conditions +1.8 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.7% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Balgowanin Weetulta +31.0 pts higher in Weetulta gap steady
22.5% 69th pct 53.5% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Balgowanin Weetulta +8.7 pts higher in Weetulta gap widening
16.9% 83rd pct 25.6% 98th pct
Unpaid child care in Balgowanin Weetulta +42.3 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
13.5% 11th pct 55.8% 100th pct
Defence service in Balgowanin Weetulta +6.5 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Balgowanin Weetulta +7.8 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
22.5% 40th pct 30.2% 79th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Balgowanin Weetulta +1 larger in Weetulta
3 43rd pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Balgowanin Weetulta +22 yrs older in Balgowan
60 yrs 95th pct 38 yrs 76th pct
Median income in Balgowanin Weetulta +$100 higher in Weetulta
$225 2nd pct $325 10th pct
Household income in Balgowanin Weetulta +$925 higher in Weetulta
$450 0th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Balgowanin Weetulta +1.6 larger in Weetulta gap widening
1.8 9th pct 3.4 93rd pct
One-parent in Balgowanin Weetulta +0.1 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
8.0% 33rd pct 8.1% 33rd pct
Living alone in Balgowanin Weetulta
34.1% 82nd pct —

Family composition

24.0% Couples with children +63.1 pts ▸ 87.1%
68.0% Couples without children ◂ +55.1 pts 12.9%
8.0% One-parent families +0.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.8% 2 people ◂ +4.3 pts 44.4%
34.1% 1 person ◂ +11.9 pts 22.2%
12.2% 3 people +21.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 4 people +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% 5 people +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Balgowanin Weetulta
— $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Balgowanin Weetulta +$294 higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
$563 3rd pct $857 11th pct
People / bedroom in Balgowanin Weetulta +0.30 higher in Weetulta gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Balgowanin Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Balgowanin Weetulta
70.7% 100th pct —
Separate houses in Balgowanin Weetulta
85.4% 25th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Balgowanin Weetulta
65.9% 21st pct —

How homes are owned or rented

70.7% Owned outright +18.2 pts ▸ 88.9%
19.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
9.8% Other tenure ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

85.4% Separate house +14.6 pts ▸ 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

9.8% 4 bedrooms +68.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
56.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +39.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% 5 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
7.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Balgowanin Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Balgowanin Weetulta +38.2 pts higher in Weetulta gap steady
11.8% 33rd pct 50.0% 98th pct
PT commute in Balgowanin Weetulta even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Balgowanin Weetulta +14 longer in Balgowan
127 85th pct 113 77th pct

How people get to work

79.4% Car (driver) ◂ +47.3 pts 32.1%
11.8% Worked at home +38.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Walked +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
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

43.9% 2 vehicles +22.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 4 or more +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
24.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
22.0% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Balgowanin Weetulta +29.7 pts higher in Balgowan gap widening
39.1% 76th pct 9.4% 4th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Balgowanin Weetulta even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Balgowanin Weetulta +25.8 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
39.3% 9th pct 65.1% 66th pct
Full-time in Balgowanin Weetulta +4.8 pts higher in Weetulta gap narrowing
55.9% 38th pct 60.7% 63rd pct

Industries people work in

20.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +61.6 pts ▸ 82.1%
14.7% Health care & social assistance +10.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.7% Education & training ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Construction ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.6% Managers +57.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.6% Community & personal service +0.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
11.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Labourers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.8% Professionals ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Balgowanin Weetulta +0.7 higher in Balgowan
0.8 58th pct 0.2 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Balgowanin Weetulta +0.6 more in Balgowan
0.9 58th pct 0.3 45th pct
15-min city in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balgowanin Weetulta +81.9 pts higher in Balgowan
86.5% 78th pct 4.6% 44th pct
Walk to health in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balgowanin Weetulta +50.7 more in Balgowan
65.2 86th pct 14.5 52nd pct
Intersections/km² in Balgowanin Weetulta even
0 39th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Balgowanin Weetulta +0.3 pts higher in Balgowan
3.3% 17th pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balgowan vs Weetulta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40065/balgowan/vs/SAL41559/weetulta