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Black Hill vs Fisher

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Black Hill profile · Fisher profile

Black Hill Fisher

Fisher (SA) and Black Hill (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ most in their household structures and social backgrounds; for instance, 54.5% of people in Fisher (SA) live alone, compared to 32.0% in Black Hill (SA). Black Hill (SA) has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.2% versus 0.0% in Fisher (SA)) and those born overseas (24.4% versus 11.5%). There are also notable gaps in care, with 32.6% of people in Black Hill (SA) providing unpaid care compared to just 9.1% in Fisher (SA).

Both areas are almost identical in their housing and transport, with every home being a separate house and no residents living within a 15-minute walk of public transport or a school. This shared car-dependency is consistent across both places, as neither has any residents who speak little or no English. While they share these traits, Fisher (SA) is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 59 compared to 55 in Black Hill (SA).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Hillin Fisher +16 larger in Fisher gap widening
45 26th pct 61 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 44
  • First area, 2021: 45
  • Second area, 2016: 54
  • Second area, 2021: 61
Median age in Black Hillin Fisher +4 yrs older in Fisher gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Black Hillin Fisher +1.5 pts higher in Fisher gap steady
6.7% 80th pct 8.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Aged 65+ in Black Hillin Fisher +1.3 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
20.0% 56th pct 21.3% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
Under 15 in Black Hillin Fisher +3.2 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
6.7% 10th pct 9.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
De facto in Black Hillin Fisher +28.2 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
28.2% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

57.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.5 pts 44.3%
20.0% Seniors (65+) +1.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.6 pts 4.9%
6.7% Children (0–14) +3.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

39.5% Never married ◂ +17.7 pts 21.8%
30.2% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 38.2%
16.3% Divorced +9.2 pts ▸ 25.5%
11.6% Widowed ◂ +4.4 pts 7.3%
11.6% Separated ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Black Hill Fisher

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

  • 85+ in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Fisher: 6.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Fisher: 10.0% males, 8.0% females
  • 65–69 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 10.3% females; 65–69 in Fisher: 10.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Black Hill: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Fisher: 12.0% males, 16.0% females
  • 55–59 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 7.7% females; 55–59 in Fisher: 16.0% males, 6.0% females
  • 50–54 in Black Hill: 15.4% males, 20.5% females; 50–54 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 16.0% females
  • 45–49 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Black Hill: 12.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Black Hillin Fisher +13.0 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
24.4% 84th pct 11.5% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Country of birth

75.6% Australia ◂ +8.3 pts 67.2%
6.7% England +3.2 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

35.6% English +13.6 pts ▸ 49.2%
44.4% Australian ◂ +23.1 pts 21.3%
8.9% Scottish +7.5 pts ▸ 16.4%
13.3% German ◂ +1.9 pts 11.5%
6.7% Irish +4.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.1% Dutch ◂ +11.1 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 Black Hillin Fisher +15.6 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
15.6% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Black Hillin Fisher even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.3% English only ◂ +4.8 pts 88.5%
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 Black Hillin Fisher +1.8 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
55.6% 89th pct 57.4% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.4%

Religious affiliation

55.6% No religion +1.8 pts ▸ 57.4%
42.2% Christianity ◂ +16.0 pts 26.2%
0.0% Not stated +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
6.7% Buddhism ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Black Hillin Fisher +9.4 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
34.9% 23rd pct 25.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Bachelor+ in Black Hillin Fisher even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Black Hillin Fisher +1 more in Fisher
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
86 23rd pct
940 22nd pct

Highest year of school

34.9% Year 12 ◂ +9.4 pts 25.5%
20.9% Year 10 +4.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
18.6% Year 11 +5.0 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Highest qualification level

76.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.2 pts 59.3%
23.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.7 pts 14.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.4% Engineering & related ◂ +18.3 pts 11.1%
23.5% Management & commerce ◂ +5.0 pts 18.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.6% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.6% Society & culture ◂ +2.8 pts 14.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Black Hillin Fisher +$44 higher in Fisher gap narrowing
$439 7th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $439
  • Second area, 2016: $431
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Black Hillin Fisher +$94 higher in Black Hill gap widening
$669 1st pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $489
  • First area, 2021: $669
  • Second area, 2016: $469
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Family income in Black Hillin Fisher +$476 higher in Fisher gap narrowing
$899 4th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Black Hillin Fisher even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

28.0% Under $650 +26.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
24.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 22.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

67.4% Under $650 ◂ +27.4 pts 40.0%
23.3% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Black Hillin Fisher +8.0 pts higher in Black Hill
55.6% 100th pct 47.5% 100th pct
Mental health in Black Hillin Fisher +3.0 pts higher in Fisher
20.0% 100th pct 23.0% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Black Hillin Fisher +11.1 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
11.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

35.6% Arthritis ◂ +17.5 pts 18.0%
20.0% Mental health +3.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +15.1 pts 4.9%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 6.6%
13.3% Diabetes ◂ +8.4 pts 4.9%
0.0% Cancer +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.4% None ◂ +13.3 pts 31.1%
24.4% One condition +10.0 pts ▸ 34.4%
24.4% Two conditions ◂ +8.1 pts 16.4%
6.7% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 8.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Black Hillin Fisher +5.1 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
23.3% 71st pct 18.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Unpaid carers in Black Hillin Fisher +23.5 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
32.6% 100th pct 9.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Unpaid child care in Black Hillin Fisher +0.1 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
16.3% 14th pct 16.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Defence service in Black Hillin Fisher +15.0 pts higher in Black Hill
15.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Black Hillin Fisher +36.4 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
41.9% 97th pct 5.5% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Black Hillin Fisher +2 larger in Fisher
3 43rd pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Black Hillin Fisher +43 yrs older in Fisher
9 yrs 3rd pct 52 yrs 89th pct
Median income in Black Hillin Fisher +$350 higher in Fisher
$225 2nd pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Black Hillin Fisher +$450 higher in Fisher
$450 0th pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Black Hillin Fisher +0.2 larger in Black Hill gap widening
1.8 9th pct 1.6 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6
13.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
Living alone in Black Hillin Fisher +22.5 pts higher in Fisher
32.0% 77th pct 54.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%

Family composition

53.3% Couples without children ◂ +9.6 pts 43.8%
26.7% Couples with children ◂ +7.9 pts 18.8%
13.3% One-parent families +5.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

32.0% 1 person +22.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
40.0% 2 people ◂ +21.8 pts 18.2%
0.0% 3 people +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Black Hillin Fisher +$175 higher in Black Hill
$275 48th pct $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Black Hillin Fisher +$989 higher in Black Hill gap widening
$1,639 51st pct $650 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,009
  • First area, 2021: $1,639
  • Second area, 2016: $650
  • Second area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in Black Hillin Fisher even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Black Hillin Fisher +16.0 pts higher in Black Hill
16.0% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Black Hillin Fisher +0.2 pts higher in Fisher
68.0% 98th pct 68.2% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.2%
Separate houses in Black Hillin Fisher even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Black Hillin Fisher +7.6 pts higher in Fisher
56.0% 12th pct 63.6% 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%

How homes are owned or rented

68.0% Owned outright +0.2 pts ▸ 68.2%
16.0% Other tenure +2.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.0% Rented ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Owned with a mortgage +1.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

56.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.5 pts 45.5%
32.0% 2 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
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% $1,000–$1,799 +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Black Hillin Fisher
15.0% 45th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Black Hillin Fisher even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Black Hillin Fisher even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Black Hillin Fisher +24 longer in Fisher
89 62nd pct 113 77th pct

How people get to work

107.1% Car (driver) ◂ +77.1 pts 30.0%
0.0% Walked +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Worked at home +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
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

44.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.1 pts 40.9%
44.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 27.3%
12.0% 1 vehicle +10.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% 4 or more +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Black Hillin Fisher +8.8 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
20.0% 15th pct 28.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Black Hillin Fisher
17.4% 100th pct
Participation in Black Hillin Fisher +4.6 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
37.2% 7th pct 41.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.8%
60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
28.6% Mining ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

35.7% Community & personal service ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
35.7% Labourers ◂ +15.7 pts 20.0%
21.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% Managers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.1 41st pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Hillin Fisher +0.0 more in Black Hill
0.2 43rd pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Black Hillin Fisher +4.2 pts higher in Black Hill
15.3% 50th pct 11.2% 48th pct
Walk to health in Black Hillin Fisher even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Black Hillin Fisher +18.6 more in Black Hill
133.3 89th pct 114.8 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Hillin Fisher even
0 21st pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Black Hillin Fisher +2.0 pts higher in Black Hill
4.9% 41st pct 2.9% 10th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black Hill vs Fisher [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40112/black-hill/vs/SAL40440/fisher