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Bolto vs Punthari

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Bolto profile · Punthari profile

Bolto Punthari

Punthari and Bolto are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Residents in Bolto are far older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 50 in Punthari. This age difference is reflected in the homes; Punthari has far more people per home (2.4) and far more people per bedroom (0.90) than Bolto, where the typical home has only 1.3 people. Bolto also has one school within 3km, while Punthari has none.

Typical weekly incomes are very similar in both places, and both are entirely car-dependent. However, the gap in typical monthly home-loan payments is quite wide, with Punthari's payments being well higher at $1,284 compared to $1,008 in Bolto. Both areas sit far above the national figure for typical age, though the gap between them remains significant.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boltoin Punthari +28 larger in Punthari gap steady
14 10th pct 42 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2016: 41
  • Second area, 2021: 42
Median age in Boltoin Punthari +16 yrs older in Bolto gap widening
66 yrs 100th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 31.0% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
— 9.5% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
— 20.6% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) even 28.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

78.6% Divorced ◂ +54.3 pts 24.2%
21.4% Married +21.0 pts ▸ 42.4%
0.0% Never married +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
21.4% Widowed ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bolto Punthari

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

  • 85+ in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Punthari: 8.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 11.8% females
  • 70–74 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bolto: 26.7% males, 33.3% females; 65–69 in Punthari: 11.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bolto: 40.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Punthari: 8.8% males, 11.8% females
  • 45–49 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Punthari: 8.8% males, 14.7% females
  • 40–44 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Punthari: 11.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bolto: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Punthari: 0.0% males, 11.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

57.1% Australia +35.7 pts ▸ 92.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

71.4% English ◂ +28.6 pts 42.9%
28.6% Australian +9.5 pts ▸ 38.1%
0.0% German +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Scottish +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Irish even 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +2.4 pts 97.6%
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 Boltoin Punthari
— 23.8% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +9.5 pts ▸ 59.5%
21.4% No religion +2.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 59.4% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 48.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%
— 9.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Boltoin Punthari +1 more in Bolto
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
398 59th pct —
936 20th pct —

Highest year of school

21.4% Year 12 +37.9 pts ▸ 59.4%
21.4% Year 11 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Highest qualification level

150.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +114.7 pts 35.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
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

150.0% Engineering & related ◂ +126.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boltoin Punthari +$33 higher in Bolto gap narrowing
$483 11th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $466
  • First area, 2021: $483
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Boltoin Punthari +$26 higher in Punthari gap narrowing
$874 9th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $874
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Boltoin Punthari +$50 higher in Punthari gap narrowing
$1,074 8th pct $1,124 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $1,074
  • Second area, 2016: $1,499
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
High earners in Boltoin Punthari
— 12.1% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Household income distribution

75.0% Under $650 ◂ +39.3 pts 35.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 +10.6 pts ▸ 60.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boltoin Punthari
— 31.0% 61st pct
Mental health in Boltoin Punthari
— 7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Mental health ◂ +21.4 pts 7.1%
28.6% Stroke ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Arthritis ◂ +14.3 pts 7.1%
0.0% Lung condition +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Diabetes +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Heart disease +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

35.7% None +33.3 pts ▸ 69.0%
28.6% Three or more ◂ +19.0 pts 9.5%
21.4% One condition ◂ +7.1 pts 14.3%
0.0% Two conditions +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boltoin Punthari
— 27.3% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
Unpaid carers in Boltoin Punthari
— 15.2% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Boltoin Punthari
— 42.4% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%
Defence service in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boltoin Punthari
— 18.2% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boltoin Punthari even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boltoin Punthari +1.1 larger in Punthari gap steady
1.3 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Boltoin Punthari
— 25.8% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +58.1 pts 41.9%
0.0% Couples with children +61.3 pts ▸ 61.3%
0.0% One-parent families +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +78.6 pts 21.4%
0.0% 1 person +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 4 people +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $180 20th pct
Mortgage in Boltoin Punthari +$276 higher in Punthari
$1,008 15th pct $1,284 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,008
  • Second area, 2016: $1,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,284
People / bedroom in Boltoin Punthari +0.50 higher in Punthari gap widening
0.40 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

125.0% Owned outright ◂ +82.1 pts 42.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

100.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +78.6 pts 21.4%
75.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +46.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Boltoin Punthari even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boltoin Punthari even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boltoin Punthari even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
18 57th pct —
Drive to city in Boltoin Punthari +5 longer in Bolto
73 52nd pct 68 49th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Car (driver) +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
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

100.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +71.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% 4 or more +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boltoin Punthari
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boltoin Punthari
— 12.0% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Participation in Boltoin Punthari
— 75.8% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 71.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.8%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +63.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
0.0% Education & training +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Mining 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%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +57.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Labourers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boltoin Punthari even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Boltoin Punthari even
0 0th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Boltoin Punthari +0.5 pts higher in Punthari
2.8% 10th pct 3.3% 17th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bolto vs Punthari [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40134/bolto/vs/SAL41224/punthari