# Bolivar vs St Kilda — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 3.0 km apart

Bolivar and St Kilda (SA) are neighbouring areas with very different housing and social profiles. Bolivar has a much older population, with 41.7% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 19.3% in St Kilda (SA). Most people in Bolivar live in other dwelling types, while 80.9% of St Kilda (SA) residents live in separate houses. St Kilda (SA) has a much higher share of people born overseas (28.4% versus 17.4%) and those reporting no religion (54.5% versus 29.4%).

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with both remaining sparsely populated and sharing a typical weekly rent of around $240 to $250. They are also alike in the size of their households, with both averaging 1.6 people per home. Bolivar is more connected to services, as 69.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while St Kilda (SA) has no homes with that level of access.

## Where they differ most

- No religion: 25.1 pts higher in St Kilda
- Separate houses: 70.2 pts higher in St Kilda
- Recent arrivals: 35.5 pts higher in Bolivar
- PT commute: 8.2 pts higher in Bolivar
- No car: 14.0 pts higher in Bolivar

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 357 | 88 | 269 larger in Bolivar | gap widening |
| Median age | 61 yrs | 57 yrs | 4 yrs older in Bolivar | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| Aged 65+ | 41.7% | 19.3% | 22.4 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |
| De facto | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |

### Age structure

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 36.7% | 52.3% | -15.6 |
| Seniors (65+) | 41.7% | 19.3% | +22.4 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 17.9% | 4.5% | +13.4 |
| Children (0–14) | 3.9% | 6.8% | -2.9 |
| Youth (15–24) | 4.5% | 4.5% | -0.1 |

### Marital status

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 42.4% | 30.8% | +11.6 |
| Never married | 24.6% | 33.3% | -8.8 |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 17.9% | +2.2 |
| Separated | 5.8% | 11.5% | -5.7 |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.4% | +1.2 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Bolivar male | Bolivar female | St Kilda male | St Kilda female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 5–9 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10–14 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| 15–19 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.1% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 25–29 | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 30–34 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 35–39 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 40–44 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 45–49 | 5.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 50–54 | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 55–59 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| 60–64 | 6.6% | 4.3% | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 65–69 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 70–74 | 7.5% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 75–79 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 80–84 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 85+ | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 17.4% | 28.4% | 11.0 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 55.2% | 55.7% | -0.5 |
| England | 5.0% | 13.6% | -8.6 |
| Italy | 2.0% | 0.0% | +2.0 |
| New Zealand | 0.8% | 0.0% | +0.8 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 32.5% | 48.9% | -16.4 |
| Australian | 28.0% | 27.3% | +0.7 |
| Irish | 5.0% | 13.6% | -8.6 |
| Italian | 7.3% | 3.4% | +3.9 |
| German | 4.8% | 5.7% | -0.9 |
| Scottish | 4.8% | 4.5% | +0.2 |
| Dutch | 1.1% | 0.0% | +1.1 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 8.4% | 3.4% | 5.0 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |
| Limited English | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |

### Language used at home

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 65.8% | 80.7% | -14.9 |
| Italian | 3.1% | 0.0% | +3.1 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 29.4% | 54.5% | 25.1 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 29.4% | 54.5% | -25.1 |
| Christianity | 40.6% | 28.4% | +12.2 |
| Not stated | 27.2% | 6.8% | +20.4 |
| Islam | 1.1% | 0.0% | +1.1 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 14.5% | 18.2% | 3.7 pts higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.5 pts higher in Bolivar | gap steady |
| Schools ≤3 km | 12 | 4 | 8 more in Bolivar |  |
| Avg size | 592 | 555 | 37 larger in Bolivar |  |
| ICSEA | 951 | 966 | 15 higher in St Kilda |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 10 | 20.4% | 31.2% | -10.8 |
| Year 11 | 15.7% | 26.0% | -10.3 |
| Year 12 | 14.5% | 18.2% | -3.7 |
| Year 9 or below | 17.2% | 15.6% | +1.6 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 26.3% | 54.1% | -27.8 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 8.2% | 8.1% | +0.1 |
| Bachelor degree | 5.2% | 8.1% | -3.0 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 2.6% | 0.0% | +2.6 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.1% | 0.0% | +2.1 |
| Postgraduate degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.0% | 16.2% | -16.2 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 4.1% | 16.2% | -12.1 |
| Engineering & related | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6 |
| Management & commerce | 5.2% | 10.8% | -5.7 |
| Society & culture | 4.6% | 10.8% | -6.2 |
| Education | 2.1% | 8.1% | -6.0 |
| Health | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 |
| Architecture & building | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |
| Creative arts | 3.1% | 0.0% | +3.1 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Income

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $541 | $489 | $52 higher in Bolivar | gap steady |
| Household income | $756 | $697 | $59 higher in Bolivar | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $883 | $899 | $16 higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |
| High earners | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 1.9% | 12.8% | 10.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 40.9% | 55.3% | -14.4 |
| $650–$1,499 | 47.2% | 42.6% | +4.6 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 0.0% | 12.8% | -12.8 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 11.3% | 8.5% | +2.8 |
| $4,000 or more | 1.9% | 0.0% | +1.9 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 47.7% | 44.9% | +2.8 |
| $650–$1,499 | 24.6% | 24.4% | +0.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 2.6% | 6.4% | -3.8 |
| $3,000 or more | 1.5% | 6.4% | -4.9 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 40.3% | 39.8% | 0.6 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Mental health | 14.6% | 12.5% | 2.1 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Needs assistance | 10.4% | 4.5% | 5.8 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 17.6% | 12.5% | +5.1 |
| Mental health | 14.6% | 12.5% | +2.1 |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 8.0% | +3.5 |
| Asthma | 8.7% | 11.4% | -2.7 |
| Heart disease | 5.0% | 9.1% | -4.0 |
| Other condition | 8.7% | 9.1% | -0.4 |
| Lung condition | 4.8% | 3.4% | +1.4 |
| Cancer | 3.9% | 4.5% | -0.6 |
| Stroke | 1.4% | 3.4% | -2.0 |
| Dementia | 2.2% | 0.0% | +2.2 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 30.0% | 38.6% | -8.7 |
| One condition | 22.1% | 27.3% | -5.1 |
| Two conditions | 13.2% | 17.0% | -3.9 |
| Three or more | 5.9% | 4.5% | +1.3 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 3.5% | 15.4% | 11.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |
| Unpaid carers | 8.8% | 16.7% | 7.9 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| Unpaid child care | 5.3% | 12.8% | 7.6 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| Defence service | 7.2% | 0.0% | 7.2 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 12.6% | 17.9% | 5.4 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 4 | 4 |  |  |
| Median age | 27 yrs | 21 yrs | 6 yrs older in Bolivar |  |
| Median income | $699 | $1,875 | $1,176 higher in St Kilda |  |
| Household income | $1,274 | $4,200 | $2,926 higher in St Kilda |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 1.6 | 1.6 |  | gap narrowing |
| One-parent | 12.8% | 18.6% | 5.8 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |
| Living alone | 56.6% | 63.8% | 7.2 pts higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |

### Family composition

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples without children | 66.0% | 53.5% | +12.5 |
| Couples with children | 18.4% | 20.9% | -2.5 |
| One-parent families | 12.8% | 18.6% | -5.8 |
| Other families | 2.1% | 0.0% | +2.1 |

### Household size

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 person | 56.6% | 63.8% | -7.2 |
| 2 people | 35.2% | 25.5% | +9.7 |
| 3 people | 6.3% | 12.8% | -6.5 |
| 4 people | 2.5% | 0.0% | +2.5 |
| 5 people | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| 6 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $240 | $250 | $10 higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |
| Mortgage | $1,040 | $867 | $173 higher in Bolivar | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 1.10 | 0.80 | 0.30 higher in Bolivar | gap steady |
| Renting | 37.7% | 40.4% | 2.7 pts higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |
| Owned outright | 55.3% | 40.4% | 14.9 pts higher in Bolivar | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 10.7% | 80.9% | 70.2 pts higher in St Kilda | gap steady |
| 3+ bedrooms | 17.6% | 31.9% | 14.3 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 55.3% | 40.4% | +14.9 |
| Rented | 37.7% | 40.4% | -2.7 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 4.4% | 21.3% | -16.9 |
| Other tenure | 2.5% | 6.4% | -3.9 |
| Not stated | 1.9% | 0.0% | +1.9 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other dwelling | 87.4% | 0.0% | +87.4 |
| Separate house | 10.7% | 80.9% | -70.2 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 3.1% | 25.5% | -22.4 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 bedroom | 49.1% | 25.5% | +23.5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% | 42.6% | -23.1 |
| 3 bedrooms | 12.6% | 23.4% | -10.8 |
| Studio / none | 13.8% | 0.0% | +13.8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.0% | 8.5% | -3.5 |
| 5 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 65.0% | 36.8% | +28.2 |
| Under $200 | 11.7% | 21.1% | -9.4 |
| $350–$549 | 5.0% | 0.0% | +5.0 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 57.1% | 40.0% | +17.1 |
| Under $1,000 | 0.0% | 30.0% | -30.0 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 14.0% | 0.0% | 14.0 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 13.3% | 6.1 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| PT commute | 8.2% | 0.0% | 8.2 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |
| PT stops | 1 | 0 | 1 more in Bolivar |  |
| Stops/1k | 2.80 | 0.00 | 2.80 more in Bolivar |  |
| Departures/1k | 19.6 | 0.0 | 19.6 more in Bolivar |  |
| PT routes | 2 | 0 | 2 more in Bolivar |  |
| Stop walk | — | 84 |  |  |
| Drive to city | 49 | — |  |  |
| Reach 30 min | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Reach 45 min | 0 | 0 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 59.8% | 56.7% | +3.1 |
| Worked at home | 7.2% | 13.3% | -6.1 |
| Car (passenger) | 10.3% | 0.0% | +10.3 |
| Bus | 8.2% | 0.0% | +8.2 |
| Walked | 3.1% | 0.0% | +3.1 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 vehicle | 57.3% | 59.2% | -1.9 |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% | 14.3% | +11.2 |
| No vehicle | 14.0% | 0.0% | +14.0 |
| 3 vehicles | 8.3% | 12.2% | -4.0 |
| 4 or more | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 32.2% | 28.7% | 3.5 pts higher in Bolivar | gap steady |
| Recent arrivals | 35.5% | 0.0% | 35.5 pts higher in Bolivar | gap widening |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 14.7% | 21.4% | 6.7 pts higher in St Kilda | gap widening |
| Participation | 31.9% | 35.9% | 4.0 pts higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 45.4% | 50.0% | 4.6 pts higher in St Kilda | gap narrowing |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Administrative & support | 14.4% | 0.0% | +14.4 |
| Professional & technical | 0.0% | 13.3% | -13.3 |
| Transport & warehousing | 12.4% | 10.0% | +2.4 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 11.3% | 0.0% | +11.3 |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% | 0.0% | +10.3 |
| Health care & social assistance | 10.3% | 10.0% | +0.3 |
| Other services | 3.1% | 10.0% | -6.9 |
| Construction | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 |
| Wholesale trade | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 |
| Retail trade | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 |
| Arts & recreation | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 |
| Media & telecommunications | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Bolivar % | St Kilda % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Labourers | 37.1% | 26.7% | +10.4 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 26.8% | 20.0% | +6.8 |
| Sales workers | 4.1% | 13.3% | -9.2 |
| Technicians & trades | 9.3% | 10.0% | -0.7 |
| Community & personal service | 8.2% | 0.0% | +8.2 |
| Managers | 6.2% | 0.0% | +6.2 |
| Professionals | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |
| Clerical & administrative | 3.1% | 0.0% | +3.1 |

## Crime & Safety

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Crime rate | 60,784 | — |  |  |
| Assault/100k | 3,361 | — |  |  |
| Burglary/100k | 1,401 | — |  |  |
| Theft/100k | 48,739 | — |  |  |
| Vehicle theft/100k | 2,521 | — |  |  |
| Property damage/100k | 3,081 | — |  |  |
| 5-yr change | -30.7% | — |  |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Bolivar | St Kilda | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 higher in Bolivar |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 more in Bolivar |  |
| 15-min city | 66.4% | 0.0% | 66.4 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Walk to shops | 69.8% | 0.0% | 69.8 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Walk to transit | 69.2% | 0.0% | 69.2 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Walk to school | 14.5% | 0.0% | 14.5 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Walk to a park | 69.2% | 80.3% | 11.1 pts higher in St Kilda |  |
| Walk to health | 66.4% | 0.0% | 66.4 pts higher in Bolivar |  |
| Amenities/1k | 16.8 | 79.5 | 62.7 more in St Kilda |  |
| Intersections/km² | 10 | 2 | 7 higher in Bolivar |  |
| Mean slope | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5 pts higher in Bolivar |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40133/bolivar/vs/SAL41371/st-kilda