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Black Hill vs Wongulla

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.2 km apart · Black Hill profile · Wongulla profile

Black Hill Wongulla

Wongulla and Black Hill (SA) are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in South Australia. Wongulla is much older, with a typical resident aged 64 and 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Black Hill (SA) has a higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.2% compared to 8.0% in Wongulla) and those using another language at home (15.6% versus 0.0%). Black Hill (SA) also has more larger homes, with 56.0% having three or more bedrooms, while Wongulla has only 30.6%.

Both areas share very similar typical weekly personal incomes, sitting around $440 to $460. They are also alike in having almost no children under 15 and no residents who rent or own homes without a motor vehicle. Despite these similarities, a gap has grown in the housing market; typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Black Hill (SA) at $1,639, compared to just $563 in Wongulla.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Hillin Wongulla +19 larger in Wongulla gap widening
45 26th pct 64 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 44
  • First area, 2021: 45
  • Second area, 2016: 56
  • Second area, 2021: 64
Median age in Black Hillin Wongulla +9 yrs older in Wongulla gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 64 yrs 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 64 yrs
First Nations in Black Hillin Wongulla +6.7 pts higher in Black Hill gap steady
6.7% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Black Hillin Wongulla +23.8 pts higher in Wongulla gap widening
20.0% 56th pct 43.8% 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%
Under 15 in Black Hillin Wongulla +0.4 pts higher in Black Hill gap steady
6.7% 10th pct 6.3% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
De facto in Black Hillin Wongulla +20.2 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
28.2% 98th pct 8.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%

Age structure

57.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.7 pts 39.1%
20.0% Seniors (65+) +23.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 4.7%
6.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.4 pts 6.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

30.2% Married +33.3 pts ▸ 63.5%
39.5% Never married ◂ +22.1 pts 17.5%
16.3% Divorced ◂ +2.0 pts 14.3%
11.6% Widowed +1.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.6% Separated ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Black Hill Wongulla

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 Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wongulla: 8.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 10.3% females; 65–69 in Wongulla: 15.0% males, 8.3% females
  • 60–64 in Black Hill: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wongulla: 5.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 7.7% females; 55–59 in Wongulla: 15.0% males, 13.3% females
  • 50–54 in Black Hill: 15.4% males, 20.5% females; 50–54 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 10.0% females
  • 45–49 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wongulla: 13.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Black Hill: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 5.0% females
  • 30–34 in Black Hill: 12.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wongulla: 6.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Black Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wongulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Black Hillin Wongulla +2.6 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
24.4% 84th pct 21.9% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Country of birth

75.6% Australia ◂ +3.7 pts 71.9%
6.7% England +7.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
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 +12.9 pts ▸ 48.4%
44.4% Australian ◂ +19.4 pts 25.0%
13.3% German ◂ +4.0 pts 9.4%
8.9% Scottish +3.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.1% Dutch ◂ +6.4 pts 4.7%
6.7% Irish ◂ +2.0 pts 4.7%
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 Wongulla +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 Wongulla 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 ◂ +7.4 pts 85.9%
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 Wongulla +11.6 pts higher in Wongulla gap steady
55.6% 89th pct 67.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.2%

Religious affiliation

55.6% No religion +11.6 pts ▸ 67.2%
42.2% Christianity ◂ +17.2 pts 25.0%
0.0% Not stated +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
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 Wongulla +22.2 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
34.9% 23rd pct 12.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Bachelor+ in Black Hillin Wongulla +4.8 pts higher in Wongulla gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.9% Year 12 ◂ +22.2 pts 12.7%
20.9% Year 10 +12.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
18.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 15.9%

Highest qualification level

76.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.1 pts 43.3%
23.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.5 pts 10.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
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

29.4% Engineering & related ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% Management & commerce ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Health ◂ +1.0 pts 16.7%
17.6% Society & culture ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment 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 Wongulla +$22 higher in Wongulla gap narrowing
$439 7th pct $461 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $439
  • Second area, 2016: $388
  • Second area, 2021: $461
Household income in Black Hillin Wongulla +$164 higher in Wongulla gap narrowing
$669 1st pct $833 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $489
  • First area, 2021: $669
  • Second area, 2016: $695
  • Second area, 2021: $833
Family income in Black Hillin Wongulla +$413 higher in Wongulla gap widening
$899 4th pct $1,312 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $780
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
High earners in Black Hillin Wongulla 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 Wongulla 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 ◂ +16.9 pts 11.1%
24.0% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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 ◂ +15.1 pts 52.4%
23.3% $650–$1,499 +14.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
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 Wongulla +10.2 pts higher in Black Hill
55.6% 100th pct 45.3% 97th pct
Mental health in Black Hillin Wongulla +5.9 pts higher in Black Hill
20.0% 100th pct 14.1% 90th pct
Needs assistance in Black Hillin Wongulla +3.3 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
11.1% 92nd pct 7.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

35.6% Arthritis ◂ +12.1 pts 23.4%
20.0% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 14.1%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Asthma +5.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.3% Diabetes ◂ +0.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% Heart disease +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Lung condition +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.4% None ◂ +13.2 pts 31.3%
24.4% One condition +9.9 pts ▸ 34.4%
24.4% Two conditions ◂ +10.4 pts 14.1%
6.7% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Black Hillin Wongulla +8.5 pts higher in Wongulla gap widening
23.3% 71st pct 31.7% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
Unpaid carers in Black Hillin Wongulla +27.8 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
32.6% 100th pct 4.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Unpaid child care in Black Hillin Wongulla +5.2 pts higher in Black Hill gap steady
16.3% 14th pct 11.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Defence service in Black Hillin Wongulla +5.3 pts higher in Wongulla
15.0% 100th pct 20.3% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Black Hillin Wongulla +13.3 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
41.9% 97th pct 28.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Black Hillin Wongulla +3 larger in Black Hill
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
9 yrs 3rd pct
Median income in Black Hillin Wongulla
$225 2nd pct
Household income in Black Hillin Wongulla
$450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Black Hillin Wongulla +0.1 larger in Black Hill gap steady
1.8 9th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
One-parent in Black Hillin Wongulla +13.3 pts higher in Black Hill gap widening
13.3% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Black Hillin Wongulla +1.3 pts higher in Wongulla
32.0% 77th pct 33.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

53.3% Couples without children +11.7 pts ▸ 65.0%
26.7% Couples with children +5.8 pts ▸ 32.5%
13.3% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 2 people +4.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
32.0% 1 person +1.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$275 48th pct
Mortgage in Black Hillin Wongulla +$1,076 higher in Black Hill gap widening
$1,639 51st pct $563 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,009
  • First area, 2021: $1,639
  • Second area, 2016: $463
  • Second area, 2021: $563
People / bedroom in Black Hillin Wongulla +0.10 higher in Black Hill gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
Renting in Black Hillin Wongulla +16.0 pts higher in Black Hill
16.0% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Black Hillin Wongulla +18.0 pts higher in Black Hill
68.0% 98th pct 50.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Black Hillin Wongulla +22.2 pts higher in Black Hill
100.0% 100th pct 77.8% 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.8%
3+ bedrooms in Black Hillin Wongulla +25.4 pts higher in Black Hill
56.0% 12th pct 30.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%

How homes are owned or rented

68.0% Owned outright ◂ +18.0 pts 50.0%
12.0% Owned with a mortgage +7.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.0% Rented ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Other tenure ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +22.2 pts 77.8%
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 ◂ +25.4 pts 30.6%
32.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 27.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +157.1 pts ▸ 157.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 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%
PT stops in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Black Hillin Wongulla +3 longer in Black Hill
89 62nd pct 86 60th pct

How people get to work

107.1% Car (driver) ◂ +22.9 pts 84.2%
0.0% Worked at home +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.0% 2 vehicles +10.8 pts ▸ 54.8%
44.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.0 pts 29.0%
12.0% 1 vehicle +10.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Black Hillin Wongulla +5.4 pts higher in Wongulla gap narrowing
20.0% 15th pct 25.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Black Hillin Wongulla +7.1 pts higher in Black Hill gap narrowing
37.2% 7th pct 30.2% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%

Industries people work in

0.0% Transport & warehousing +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
28.6% Mining ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

35.7% Community & personal service ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
35.7% Labourers ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.6 pts 15.8%
0.0% Managers +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Sales workers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Black Hillin Wongulla +0.1 higher in Black Hill
0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Hillin Wongulla +0.2 more in Black Hill
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Black Hillin Wongulla +15.3 pts higher in Black Hill
15.3% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Black Hillin Wongulla +133.3 more in Black Hill
133.3 89th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Hillin Wongulla even
0 21st pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Black Hillin Wongulla +1.6 pts higher in Wongulla
4.9% 41st pct 6.5% 59th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black Hill vs Wongulla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40112/black-hill/vs/SAL41632/wongulla