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Bower vs Sutherlands

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Bower profile · Sutherlands profile

Bower Sutherlands

Bower and Sutherlands are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Bower has a far higher share of children under 15 at 22.0% and people in de facto relationships at 18.5%. In contrast, Sutherlands has a far higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 25.0%, and 12.1% of its residents use another language at home. Bower is also much more likely to have people with no religion, at 78.0% compared to 51.5% in Sutherlands.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for people with a long-term health condition, though this is far higher in Sutherlands at 42.4%. They share very similar typical weekly personal incomes of $425 and similar typical household incomes. They are also alike in having no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services. While both are older than the national average, the typical resident in Bower is noticeably older at 56 compared to 52 in Sutherlands.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 12.1 pts higher in Sutherlands No religion: 26.5 pts higher in Bower Bachelor+: 25.0 pts higher in Sutherlands Mortgage: $399 higher in Sutherlands De facto: 18.5 pts higher in Bower

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowerin Sutherlands +8 larger in Bower gap widening
41 24th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Bowerin Sutherlands +4 yrs older in Bower gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Bowerin Sutherlands +2.5 pts higher in Bower gap narrowing
14.6% 89th pct 12.1% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Bowerin Sutherlands +4.7 pts higher in Sutherlands gap narrowing
19.5% 54th pct 24.2% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Bowerin Sutherlands +12.9 pts higher in Bower gap widening
22.0% 79th pct 9.1% 14th pct
De facto in Bowerin Sutherlands +18.5 pts higher in Bower gap narrowing
18.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

29.3% Older adults (45–64) +7.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
19.5% Seniors (65+) +4.7 pts ▸ 24.2%
22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
9.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.3% Married ◂ +12.7 pts 40.6%
46.7% Never married ◂ +18.5 pts 28.1%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 15.6%
0.0% Divorced +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bower Sutherlands

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowerin Sutherlands +9.1 pts higher in Sutherlands gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 39th pct

Country of birth

75.6% Australia ◂ +5.9 pts 69.7%
0.0% England +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
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

56.1% English ◂ +19.7 pts 36.4%
41.5% Australian ◂ +11.2 pts 30.3%
0.0% Scottish +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
19.5% German ◂ +4.4 pts 15.2%
9.8% Irish ◂ +9.8 pts 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 Bowerin Sutherlands +12.1 pts higher in Sutherlands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 79th pct
Limited English in Bowerin Sutherlands +12.1 pts higher in Sutherlands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 100th pct

Language used at home

87.8% English only +3.1 pts ▸ 90.9%
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 Bowerin Sutherlands +26.5 pts higher in Bower gap widening
78.0% 100th pct 51.5% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

78.0% No religion ◂ +26.5 pts 51.5%
9.8% Christianity +38.7 pts ▸ 48.5%
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

Year 12 in Bowerin Sutherlands +13.0 pts higher in Bower gap widening
50.0% 62nd pct 37.0% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in Bowerin Sutherlands +25.0 pts higher in Sutherlands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 77th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +13.0 pts 37.0%
46.7% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 48.1%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

70.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.4 pts 41.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.4% Engineering & related even 29.4%
0.0% Society & culture +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowerin Sutherlands even gap narrowing
$425 6th pct $425 6th pct
Household income in Bowerin Sutherlands +$34 higher in Sutherlands gap narrowing
$866 8th pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Bowerin Sutherlands +$187 higher in Sutherlands gap narrowing
$1,062 8th pct $1,249 13th pct
High earners in Bowerin Sutherlands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

107.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +107.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

70.0% Under $650 ◂ +20.0 pts 50.0%
23.3% $650–$1,499 +26.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowerin Sutherlands +13.2 pts higher in Sutherlands
29.3% 52nd pct 42.4% 93rd pct
Mental health in Bowerin Sutherlands +7.8 pts higher in Sutherlands
7.3% 42nd pct 15.2% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Bowerin Sutherlands +15.3 pts higher in Bower gap widening
24.4% 100th pct 9.1% 87th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.5% Other condition ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
7.3% Lung condition +7.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
7.3% Mental health +7.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.5 pts 12.1%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.3% Cancer ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.5% None ◂ +1.0 pts 57.6%
24.4% One condition ◂ +9.2 pts 15.2%
0.0% Two conditions +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowerin Sutherlands +1.3 pts higher in Bower gap steady
20.0% 59th pct 18.8% 53rd pct
Unpaid carers in Bowerin Sutherlands +7.9 pts higher in Bower gap widening
26.7% 100th pct 18.8% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowerin Sutherlands +7.5 pts higher in Bower gap narrowing
20.0% 26th pct 12.5% 10th pct
Defence service in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowerin Sutherlands +1.9 pts higher in Bower gap narrowing
30.0% 78th pct 28.1% 72nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowerin Sutherlands +2 larger in Bower
6 51st pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Bowerin Sutherlands +34 yrs older in Bower
63 yrs 97th pct 29 yrs 60th pct
Median income in Bowerin Sutherlands +$124 higher in Bower
$449 25th pct $325 10th pct
Household income in Bowerin Sutherlands +$613 higher in Bower
$1,375 35th pct $762 10th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowerin Sutherlands +0.1 larger in Bower gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Bowerin Sutherlands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

35.5% Couples with children +38.6 pts ▸ 74.1%
35.5% Couples without children ◂ +5.9 pts 29.6%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

64.3% 2 people ◂ +18.1 pts 46.2%
28.6% 1 person +33.0 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% 3 people +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
21.4% 5 people ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bowerin Sutherlands
— $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Bowerin Sutherlands +$399 higher in Sutherlands gap narrowing
$375 0th pct $774 9th pct
People / bedroom in Bowerin Sutherlands +0.10 higher in Bower gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

64.3% Owned outright +12.6 pts ▸ 76.9%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
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

28.6% 3 bedrooms +25.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
35.7% 2 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
21.4% 4 bedrooms +17.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
21.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bowerin Sutherlands +70 longer in Bower
148 89th pct 78 55th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +7.7 pts 92.3%
55.6% Worked at home ◂ +24.8 pts 30.8%
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

78.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.6 pts 50.0%
57.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +32.1 pts 25.0%
21.4% 4 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowerin Sutherlands +10.2 pts higher in Sutherlands gap widening
17.1% 12th pct 27.3% 36th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bowerin Sutherlands +10.6 pts higher in Sutherlands gap widening
30.0% 1st pct 40.6% 10th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Construction +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
33.3% Professional & technical ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% Other services ◂ +10.3 pts 23.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

66.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
55.6% Community & personal service ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
33.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 30.8%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowerin Sutherlands +0.2 higher in Sutherlands
0.2 45th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowerin Sutherlands +0.2 more in Sutherlands
0.3 48th pct 0.5 52nd pct
15-min city in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowerin Sutherlands +11.3 pts higher in Bower
11.3% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowerin Sutherlands +85.7 more in Bower
146.3 89th pct 60.6 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowerin Sutherlands even
0 21st pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Bowerin Sutherlands +0.8 pts higher in Sutherlands
3.2% 15th pct 4.0% 29th pct

Compare Bower with nearby areas

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Compare Sutherlands with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bower vs Sutherlands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40147/bower/vs/SAL41411/sutherlands