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Biggs Flat vs Bradbury

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.7 km apart · Biggs Flat profile · Bradbury profile

Biggs Flat Bradbury

Bradbury (SA) and Biggs Flat are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in South Australia. Bradbury (SA) is an older community, where the typical resident is 53 and a far higher share of people are aged 65 or over (23.6% compared to 10.7% in Biggs Flat). It is also more qualified, with 38.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, and far more homes are owned outright (52.3% versus 24.1%). In contrast, Biggs Flat has a younger feel with more children under 15 and a higher proportion of high earners, with 34.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely residential with only detached houses and no public transport access. They share a typical weekly rent of $350 and almost identical proportions of people living alone. While they both sit well below the national figure for public transport use, Bradbury (SA) has a slight edge in local amenities, with more homes within walking distance of a park.

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Where they differ most

Population: 94 larger in Bradbury Owned outright: 28.2 pts higher in Bradbury No car: 15.4 pts higher in Biggs Flat Full-time: 18.5 pts higher in Biggs Flat Median age: 10 yrs older in Bradbury

Demographics & Identity

Population in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +94 larger in Bradbury gap steady
84 37th pct 178 51st pct
Median age in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +10 yrs older in Bradbury gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 53 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +12.9 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
10.7% 18th pct 23.6% 71st pct
Under 15 in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +5.7 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap narrowing
21.4% 77th pct 15.7% 40th pct
De facto in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +10.6 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
12.3% 51st pct 22.9% 91st pct

Age structure

26.2% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 30.9%
10.7% Seniors (65+) +12.9 pts ▸ 23.6%
21.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.7 pts 15.7%
19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.7 pts 12.4%
9.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 9.0%

Marital status

63.6% Married ◂ +17.0 pts 46.7%
28.8% Never married +4.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
7.6% Divorced +3.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Separated +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Widowed +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Age & sex structure

Biggs Flat Bradbury

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +3.3 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
11.9% 52nd pct 15.2% 65th pct

Country of birth

73.8% Australia +7.7 pts ▸ 81.5%
0.0% England +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
4.8% South Africa ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

36.9% English +10.3 pts ▸ 47.2%
40.5% Australian +0.5 pts ▸ 41.0%
6.0% Scottish +8.1 pts ▸ 14.0%
8.3% German ◂ +0.5 pts 7.9%
0.0% Irish +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.8% Italian ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Dutch ◂ +3.1 pts 1.7%
0.0% Chinese +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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 Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1.9 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
3.6% 51st pct 1.7% 38th pct
Limited English in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.1% English only +10.6 pts ▸ 92.7%
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 Biggs Flatin Bradbury +12.9 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
51.2% 82nd pct 64.0% 98th pct

Religious affiliation

51.2% No religion +12.9 pts ▸ 64.0%
34.5% Christianity ◂ +8.7 pts 25.8%
13.1% Not stated ◂ +6.9 pts 6.2%
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 Biggs Flatin Bradbury +4.9 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
60.0% 80th pct 64.9% 86th pct
Bachelor+ in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +15.3 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
22.7% 74th pct 38.0% 91st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1 more in Bradbury
2 62nd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +26 larger in Biggs Flat
91 24th pct 65 19th pct
ICSEA in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +16 higher in Bradbury
1,030 72nd pct 1,046 77th pct

Highest year of school

60.0% Year 12 +4.9 pts ▸ 64.9%
15.4% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 18.9%
4.6% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

29.3% Bachelor degree +9.8 pts ▸ 39.0%
12.2% Certificate III / IV +11.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
22.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.5 pts 11.4%
7.3% Postgraduate degree +5.1 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

41.5% Management & commerce ◂ +31.0 pts 10.5%
0.0% Health +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Society & culture +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
12.2% Engineering & related ◂ +1.7 pts 10.5%
7.3% Education +4.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.5 pts 2.9%
0.0% Information technology +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +$151 higher in Bradbury gap steady
$756 51st pct $907 73rd pct
Household income in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +$291 higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
$1,625 56th pct $1,916 71st pct
Family income in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +$167 higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +15.5 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
34.8% 100th pct 19.3% 88th pct
High-income homes in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +6.4 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
31.0% 84th pct 24.6% 73rd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
31.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.0 pts 20.0%
27.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.5 pts 23.1%
10.3% Under $650 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Personal income distribution

48.5% Under $650 ◂ +17.8 pts 30.7%
34.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +25.5 pts 9.3%
15.2% $650–$1,499 +18.8 pts ▸ 34.0%
6.1% $1,500–$2,999 +11.3 pts ▸ 17.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +3.4 pts higher in Biggs Flat
29.8% 55th pct 26.4% 38th pct
Mental health in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.5 pts higher in Biggs Flat
9.5% 64th pct 9.0% 59th pct
Needs assistance in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1.7 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 23rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 7.3%
9.5% Mental health ◂ +0.5 pts 9.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 5.1%
7.1% Asthma ◂ +4.3 pts 2.8%
0.0% Diabetes +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 2.2%
0.0% Cancer +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.5% None +6.2 pts ▸ 65.7%
19.0% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 19.7%
11.9% Two conditions ◂ +6.3 pts 5.6%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1.3 pts higher in Bradbury gap steady
22.7% 69th pct 24.0% 73rd pct
Unpaid carers in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +9.3 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
6.1% 11th pct 15.3% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +2.3 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap narrowing
30.3% 74th pct 28.0% 64th pct
Defence service in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +6.3 pts higher in Biggs Flat
6.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +5.4 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
27.3% 67th pct 32.7% 86th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Biggs Flatin Bradbury
— 60 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Biggs Flatin Bradbury
— $2,150 97th pct
Household income in Biggs Flatin Bradbury
— $3,874 94th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.1 larger in Biggs Flat gap steady
2.7 71st pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +2.5 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
4.5% 21st pct 7.0% 28th pct
Living alone in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.4 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
10.3% 8th pct 10.8% 9th pct

Family composition

61.2% Couples with children ◂ +7.1 pts 54.1%
32.8% Couples without children +3.5 pts ▸ 36.3%
4.5% One-parent families +2.5 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.3% 2 people +4.0 pts ▸ 52.3%
37.9% 4 people ◂ +21.0 pts 16.9%
10.3% 3 people +11.2 pts ▸ 21.5%
10.3% 1 person +0.4 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 5 people +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
$350 71st pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +$1,233 higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
$2,980 92nd pct $1,747 58th pct
People / bedroom in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.10 higher in Bradbury gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +7.7 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 19th pct
Owned outright in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +28.2 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
24.1% 13th pct 52.3% 80th pct
Separate houses in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +11.8 pts higher in Bradbury gap widening
75.9% 40th pct 87.7% 72nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.1% Owned outright +28.2 pts ▸ 52.3%
41.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.4 pts 40.0%
0.0% Rented +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other tenure 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

31.0% 3 bedrooms +22.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
34.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.9 pts 24.6%
27.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.2 pts 15.4%
10.3% 5 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 9.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

75.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +40.4 pts 34.6%
50.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +34.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Under $1,000 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +15.4 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
15.4% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +2.0 pts higher in Bradbury gap narrowing
15.4% 46th pct 17.4% 53rd pct
PT commute in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +27 longer in Bradbury
29 66th pct 56 83rd pct
Drive to city in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +6 longer in Biggs Flat
30 26th pct 24 21st pct
Reach 30 min in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.0% Car (driver) +1.9 pts ▸ 60.9%
15.4% Worked at home +2.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 2 vehicles +14.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
34.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.0 pts 10.6%
19.2% 3 vehicles +9.6 pts ▸ 28.8%
23.1% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
15.4% No vehicle ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +9.8 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap narrowing
28.9% 42nd pct 19.2% 14th pct
Recent arrivals in Biggs Flatin Bradbury
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +9.6 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
14.0% 95th pct 4.4% 61st pct
Participation in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +4.5 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap narrowing
65.2% 66th pct 60.7% 50th pct
Full-time in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +18.5 pts higher in Biggs Flat gap widening
64.1% 76th pct 45.7% 9th pct

Industries people work in

17.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.8% Other services ◂ +5.2 pts 7.6%
7.7% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.7% Manufacturing +3.2 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.7% Health care & social assistance +3.2 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.3% Education & training ◂ +1.6 pts 8.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Retail trade +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

41.0% Managers ◂ +12.8 pts 28.3%
15.4% Professionals +18.3 pts ▸ 33.7%
15.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.3 pts 14.1%
0.0% Labourers +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.7 pts 6.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Sales workers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.7 higher in Bradbury
0.1 35th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1.0 more in Bradbury
0.0 31st pct 1.0 59th pct
15-min city in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +0.7 pts higher in Bradbury
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +56.9 pts higher in Bradbury
2.1% 39th pct 59.0% 67th pct
Walk to health in Biggs Flatin Bradbury even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +44.9 more in Bradbury
0.0 0th pct 44.9 79th pct
Intersections/km² in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +1 higher in Bradbury
2 59th pct 3 62nd pct
Mean slope in Biggs Flatin Bradbury +3.5 pts higher in Bradbury
7.2% 64th pct 10.7% 84th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Biggs Flat vs Bradbury [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40105/biggs-flat/vs/SAL40151/bradbury