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Borrika vs Mindarie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Borrika profile · Mindarie profile

Borrika Mindarie

Mindarie (SA) and Borrika are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in age and demographics; residents are far older in Mindarie (SA), where the typical age is 57, compared to 44 in Borrika. Borrika is more diverse, with 16.7% of people born overseas and 13.3% using another language at home, while Mindarie (SA) has no residents in either category. Financial gaps are also wide, with typical household incomes far higher in Borrika at $2,250 per week, compared to $725 in Mindarie (SA).

Both areas are car-dependent and sit near the national figure for long-term health conditions, which affect 28.1% of people in Mindarie (SA) and 10.0% in Borrika. They also share a lack of nearby public transport, schools, and shops. While Borrika has seen more movement with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, Mindarie (SA) has had no recent arrivals.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Borrikain Mindarie +2 larger in Mindarie gap narrowing
30 19th pct 32 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42
  • First area, 2021: 30
  • Second area, 2016: 38
  • Second area, 2021: 32
Median age in Borrikain Mindarie +13 yrs older in Mindarie gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
First Nations in Borrikain Mindarie even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Borrikain Mindarie +1.0 pts higher in Borrika gap narrowing
16.7% 40th pct 15.6% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Under 15 in Borrikain Mindarie +10.8 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
23.3% 85th pct 12.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

46.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.7 pts 25.0%
23.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.8 pts 12.5%
16.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.0 pts 15.6%
10.0% Youth (15–24) +2.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

54.2% Married ◂ +10.7 pts 43.5%
54.2% Never married ◂ +32.4 pts 21.7%
12.5% Separated ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Borrika Mindarie

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

  • 85+ in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Borrika: 15.4% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mindarie: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 38.5% females
  • 55–59 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Borrika: 11.5% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Borrika: 26.9% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Borrika: 15.4% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mindarie: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 15.4% females; 10–14 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Borrika: 15.4% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Borrika: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mindarie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Borrikain Mindarie +16.7 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
16.7% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

76.7% Australia ◂ +1.7 pts 75.0%
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

50.0% Australian ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
13.3% German +17.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
20.0% English ◂ +1.3 pts 18.8%
10.0% Scottish ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
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 Borrikain Mindarie +13.3 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
13.3% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Borrikain Mindarie 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

66.7% English only +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Borrikain Mindarie +20.6 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
30.0% 23rd pct 9.4% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Religious affiliation

40.0% Christianity +19.4 pts ▸ 59.4%
30.0% No religion ◂ +20.6 pts 9.4%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Borrikain Mindarie +28.6 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
61.9% 82nd pct 33.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Bachelor+ in Borrikain Mindarie +12.5 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
12.5% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Borrikain Mindarie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

61.9% Year 12 ◂ +28.6 pts 33.3%
19.0% Year 10 +14.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 11 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%

Highest qualification level

55.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
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

55.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Borrikain Mindarie +$192 higher in Borrika gap narrowing
$675 36th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $675
  • Second area, 2016: $312
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Borrikain Mindarie +$1,525 higher in Borrika gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $725 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,166
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $675
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Family income in Borrikain Mindarie +$1,226 higher in Borrika gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $1,024 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
High earners in Borrikain Mindarie +13.0 pts higher in Mindarie gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

12.5% Under $650 +35.3 pts ▸ 47.8%
33.3% $650–$1,499 +5.8 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Borrikain Mindarie +18.1 pts higher in Mindarie
10.0% 1st pct 28.1% 46th pct
Mental health in Borrikain Mindarie +9.4 pts higher in Mindarie
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Borrikain Mindarie +9.4 pts higher in Mindarie gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Cancer +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Other condition +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.0% Diabetes ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
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

83.3% None ◂ +14.6 pts 68.8%
0.0% Two conditions +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% One condition even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Borrikain Mindarie +32.8 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
45.8% 98th pct 13.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid carers in Borrikain Mindarie +18.1 pts higher in Mindarie gap widening
16.7% 82nd pct 34.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Unpaid child care in Borrikain Mindarie +1.3 pts higher in Mindarie gap narrowing
29.2% 70th pct 30.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.4%
Defence service in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Borrikain Mindarie +20.3 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
33.3% 87th pct 13.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Borrikain Mindarie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Borrikain Mindarie +0.8 larger in Borrika gap widening
3.4 93rd pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 3.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

89.5% Couples with children ◂ +3.8 pts 85.7%
42.1% Couples without children ◂ +27.8 pts 14.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% 5 people ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 people even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 14th pct —
— $433 0th pct
People / bedroom in Borrikain Mindarie +0.10 higher in Borrika gap steady
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

77.8% Owned outright +22.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Borrikain Mindarie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Borrikain Mindarie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Borrikain Mindarie +33 longer in Borrika
156 91st pct 123 82nd pct

How people get to work

28.6% Worked at home +35.7 pts ▸ 64.3%
50.0% Car (driver) even 50.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 4 or more ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Borrikain Mindarie +26.7 pts higher in Borrika gap widening
26.7% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Borrikain Mindarie +2.5 pts higher in Mindarie gap steady
58.3% 42nd pct 60.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.9%

Industries people work in

78.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +28.6 pts 50.0%
21.4% Education & training ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
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

42.9% Managers +35.7 pts ▸ 78.6%
35.7% Community & personal service ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
21.4% Professionals ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Borrikain Mindarie +0.1 higher in Mindarie
0.4 49th pct 0.5 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Borrikain Mindarie +0.4 more in Mindarie
0.5 51st pct 0.9 58th pct
15-min city in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Borrikain Mindarie +47.4 pts higher in Borrika
48.4% 63rd pct 1.1% 34th pct
Walk to health in Borrikain Mindarie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Borrikain Mindarie +56.3 more in Mindarie
100.0 87th pct 156.3 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Borrikain Mindarie even
0 32nd pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Borrikain Mindarie +0.1 pts higher in Borrika
3.0% 13th pct 2.9% 11th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Borrika vs Mindarie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40144/borrika/vs/SAL40884/mindarie