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Boconnoc Park vs Spring Farm

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.6 km apart · Boconnoc Park profile · Spring Farm profile

Boconnoc Park Spring Farm

Spring Farm (SA) and Boconnoc Park are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ most in their demographics and incomes; the typical resident in Spring Farm (SA) is far older at 43 compared to 32 in Boconnoc Park. Spring Farm (SA) has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (28.4% versus 13.6%) and more people working or looking for work. However, the typical weekly family income is far higher in Boconnoc Park, at $4,625 compared to $2,750 in Spring Farm (SA).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with a similar share of people moving in the last five years. They are alike in having no public transport stops and no residents who speak a language other than English at home. Both areas also have no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While Boconnoc Park has a far higher rate of volunteering, both places sit well above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +77 larger in Spring Farm gap steady
28 18th pct 105 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 18
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 103
  • Second area, 2021: 105
Median age in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +11 yrs older in Spring Farm gap widening
32 yrs 9th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +15.2 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Under 15 in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +6.7 pts higher in Spring Farm
14.3% 32nd pct 21.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%
— 13.9% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

35.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.0 pts 25.7%
10.7% Young adults (25–44) +11.2 pts ▸ 21.9%
14.3% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.0 pts 4.8%

Marital status

45.5% Married +12.6 pts ▸ 58.0%
31.8% Never married ◂ +9.6 pts 22.2%
18.2% Divorced ◂ +12.0 pts 6.2%
0.0% Widowed +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boconnoc Park Spring Farm

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

  • 85+ in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 80–84 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Spring Farm: 3.7% males, 7.4% females
  • 65–69 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Boconnoc Park: 30.8% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 6.2% females
  • 50–54 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Spring Farm: 9.9% males, 4.9% females
  • 45–49 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 30.8% females; 45–49 in Spring Farm: 3.7% males, 7.4% females
  • 40–44 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Spring Farm: 8.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Spring Farm: 9.9% males, 6.2% females
  • 25–29 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Spring Farm: 11.1% males, 6.2% females
  • 5–9 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 6.2% females
  • 0–4 in Boconnoc Park: 0.0% males, 38.5% females; 0–4 in Spring Farm: 0.0% males, 4.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +9.5 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 9.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Country of birth

89.3% Australia ◂ +7.4 pts 81.9%
0.0% England +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
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

46.4% Australian +8.8 pts ▸ 55.2%
32.1% English +14.5 pts ▸ 46.7%
17.9% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 16.2%
10.7% German +0.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Scottish +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

89.3% English only +5.0 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +33.1 pts higher in Spring Farm
10.7% 1st pct 43.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%

Religious affiliation

75.0% Christianity ◂ +28.3 pts 46.7%
10.7% No religion +33.1 pts ▸ 43.8%
21.4% Not stated ◂ +13.8 pts 7.6%
0.0% Buddhism +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
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

— 62.3% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.3%
Bachelor+ in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +14.8 pts higher in Spring Farm
13.6% 46th pct 28.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +3 more in Spring Farm
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
— 331 51st pct
— 1,017 65th pct

Highest year of school

75.0% Year 12 ◂ +12.7 pts 62.3%
0.0% Year 11 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Year 10 +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Highest qualification level

17.6% Bachelor degree +13.4 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +27.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.4 pts 17.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
23.5% Education ◂ +6.3 pts 17.2%
17.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Health +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Society & culture +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +$112 higher in Boconnoc Park gap narrowing
$1,125 88th pct $1,013 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,583
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $737
  • Second area, 2021: $1,013
Household income in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +$1,124 higher in Boconnoc Park gap widening
$3,374 100th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $3,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,428
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +$1,875 higher in Boconnoc Park gap widening
$4,625 100th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,999
  • First area, 2021: $4,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +23.5 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 23.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
High-income homes in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm
— 43.6% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%

Household income distribution

80.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +54.4 pts 25.6%
0.0% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%

Personal income distribution

40.9% Under $650 ◂ +13.7 pts 27.2%
13.6% $650–$1,499 +16.0 pts ▸ 29.6%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +4.8 pts higher in Boconnoc Park
28.6% 49th pct 23.8% 26th pct
Mental health in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +5.7 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +2.9 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.3% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 12.4%
0.0% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Mental health +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Cancer +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Heart disease +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
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

60.7% None +5.0 pts ▸ 65.7%
28.6% One condition ◂ +13.3 pts 15.2%
0.0% Two conditions +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +27.0 pts higher in Boconnoc Park
59.1% 100th pct 32.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%
Unpaid carers in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +12.3 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 12.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Unpaid child care in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +13.1 pts higher in Spring Farm
22.7% 37th pct 35.8% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Defence service in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +32.1 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 32.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +1.3 larger in Boconnoc Park gap widening
3.7 98th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 33.3% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

70.0% Couples with children +3.1 pts ▸ 73.1%
0.0% Couples without children +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 5 people ◂ +69.7 pts 10.3%
0.0% 1 person +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 2 people +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 4 people +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 3 people +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $250
— $1,800 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,800
People / bedroom in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +0.10 higher in Boconnoc Park gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 23.1% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
— 48.7% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.7%
— 94.9% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.9%
— 97.4% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.4%

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +11.3 pts 48.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Rented +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +5.1 pts 94.9%
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

60.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +26.7 pts 33.3%
60.0% 5 or more ◂ +39.5 pts 20.5%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 8.8% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 33 69th pct
Drive to city in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +9 longer in Boconnoc Park
105 72nd pct 96 66th pct

How people get to work

72.7% Car (driver) +8.0 pts ▸ 80.7%
0.0% Worked at home +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
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

60.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.9 pts 42.1%
60.0% 4 or more ◂ +41.6 pts 18.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +4.0 pts higher in Boconnoc Park
36.4% 69th pct 32.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.3%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +22.8 pts higher in Spring Farm
50.0% 22nd pct 72.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.8%
— 47.4% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.4%

Industries people work in

36.4% Education & training ◂ +25.8 pts 10.5%
27.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Construction +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Other services +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Rental & real estate +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Retail trade +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Managers ◂ +15.3 pts 21.1%
0.0% Professionals +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Sales workers +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Labourers +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +0.4 higher in Spring Farm
0.0 0th pct 0.4 50th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +0.2 more in Spring Farm
0.0 0th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +1.1 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 58th pct
Walk to shops in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +1.1 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +6.6 pts higher in Spring Farm
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 45th pct
Walk to health in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +2 higher in Spring Farm
0 24th pct 2 60th pct
Mean slope in Boconnoc Parkin Spring Farm +1.5 pts higher in Boconnoc Park
9.6% 79th pct 8.1% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boconnoc Park vs Spring Farm [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40132/boconnoc-park/vs/SAL41361/spring-farm