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Bowhill vs Purnong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Bowhill profile · Purnong profile

Bowhill Purnong

Bowhill and Purnong are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Bowhill has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 12.0% compared to 0.0% in Purnong. People in Bowhill are also more likely to live alone (40.8% versus 23.8%) and have higher typical incomes, with typical personal weekly income at $605 compared to $462 in Purnong. In contrast, Purnong has a much higher share of homes owned outright (61.9% versus 36.7%) and a higher proportion of people needing help with daily activities (14.5% versus 0.0%).

Both areas have a similar share of people aged 65 and over, which sits near the national figure. They are also alike in that no residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and every home has a motor vehicle. While Purnong has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, both areas are far from the city with a 98-minute drive. Since 2011, the gap in the share of people who moved in the last five years has remained, with Bowhill staying higher at 28.3% compared to 18.2% in Purnong.

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Where they differ most

Needs assistance: 14.5 pts higher in Purnong Owned outright: 25.2 pts higher in Purnong 3+ bedrooms: 29.3 pts higher in Bowhill Participation: 30.3 pts higher in Bowhill Separate houses: 14.3 pts higher in Purnong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowhillin Purnong +72 larger in Bowhill gap narrowing
127 45th pct 55 30th pct
Median age in Bowhillin Purnong +4 yrs older in Purnong gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Bowhillin Purnong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bowhillin Purnong +0.6 pts higher in Purnong gap narrowing
21.3% 61st pct 21.8% 63rd pct
Under 15 in Bowhillin Purnong +4.5 pts higher in Bowhill gap steady
11.8% 22nd pct 7.3% 11th pct
De facto in Bowhillin Purnong +5.2 pts higher in Bowhill gap steady
5.2% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

38.6% Older adults (45–64) +10.5 pts ▸ 49.1%
21.3% Seniors (65+) +0.6 pts ▸ 21.8%
17.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
16.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.3 pts 7.3%
11.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.5 pts 7.3%

Marital status

52.8% Married +5.6 pts ▸ 58.3%
28.7% Never married +0.5 pts ▸ 29.2%
15.7% Divorced ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
5.6% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bowhill Purnong

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowhillin Purnong +6.1 pts higher in Purnong gap steady
10.2% 45th pct 16.4% 69th pct

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +6.0 pts 72.7%
8.7% England ◂ +3.2 pts 5.5%
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

52.0% Australian ◂ +13.8 pts 38.2%
41.7% English +5.5 pts ▸ 47.3%
17.3% German ◂ +2.8 pts 14.5%
5.5% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 5.5%
3.9% Irish +1.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
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 Bowhillin Purnong +5.5 pts higher in Purnong gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.5% 62nd pct
Limited English in Bowhillin Purnong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.3% English only ◂ +18.6 pts 72.7%
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 Bowhillin Purnong +0.4 pts higher in Purnong gap narrowing
37.8% 41st pct 38.2% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

48.8% Christianity ◂ +5.2 pts 43.6%
37.8% No religion +0.4 pts ▸ 38.2%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bowhillin Purnong +11.3 pts higher in Bowhill gap narrowing
35.8% 25th pct 24.4% 7th pct
Bachelor+ in Bowhillin Purnong +12.0 pts higher in Bowhill gap widening
12.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowhillin Purnong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.8% Year 12 ◂ +11.3 pts 24.4%
11.0% Year 9 or below +20.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
24.8% Year 11 ◂ +2.5 pts 22.2%
24.8% Year 10 ◂ +2.5 pts 22.2%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV +3.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
9.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.1% Engineering & related +25.2 pts ▸ 53.3%
7.8% Society & culture +18.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
15.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
14.1% Management & commerce ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Health ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Education ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowhillin Purnong +$143 higher in Bowhill gap widening
$605 25th pct $462 9th pct
Household income in Bowhillin Purnong +$296 higher in Bowhill gap widening
$1,156 23rd pct $860 8th pct
Family income in Bowhillin Purnong +$459 higher in Bowhill gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,166 11th pct
High earners in Bowhillin Purnong +6.5 pts higher in Bowhill gap widening
6.5% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bowhillin Purnong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

30.6% $650–$1,499 +2.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.4% Under $650 +3.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

54.6% Under $650 +14.1 pts ▸ 68.8%
27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 25.0%
15.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowhillin Purnong +9.0 pts higher in Purnong
34.6% 76th pct 43.6% 94th pct
Mental health in Bowhillin Purnong +1.9 pts higher in Bowhill
11.0% 76th pct 9.1% 60th pct
Needs assistance in Bowhillin Purnong +14.5 pts higher in Purnong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.5% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Arthritis +20.4 pts ▸ 29.1%
7.9% Asthma +12.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.2% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 14.5%
11.0% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 9.1%
7.1% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
4.7% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.7% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
3.1% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.3% None ◂ +20.1 pts 38.2%
20.5% One condition ◂ +2.3 pts 18.2%
9.4% Two conditions +8.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Three or more +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowhillin Purnong +4.6 pts higher in Bowhill gap narrowing
29.6% 86th pct 25.0% 75th pct
Unpaid carers in Bowhillin Purnong +8.1 pts higher in Purnong gap widening
6.5% 12th pct 14.6% 70th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowhillin Purnong +7.6 pts higher in Bowhill gap widening
13.9% 11th pct 6.3% 2nd pct
Defence service in Bowhillin Purnong +2.7 pts higher in Bowhill
2.7% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowhillin Purnong +1.6 pts higher in Purnong gap narrowing
29.6% 77th pct 31.3% 83rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowhillin Purnong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bowhillin Purnong +9 yrs older in Bowhill
57 yrs 92nd pct 48 yrs 86th pct
Median income in Bowhillin Purnong +$1,925 higher in Bowhill
$2,500 100th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Bowhillin Purnong
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowhillin Purnong +0.2 larger in Bowhill gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Bowhillin Purnong +4.9 pts higher in Bowhill gap widening
4.9% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Bowhillin Purnong +17.0 pts higher in Bowhill
40.8% 92nd pct 23.8% 50th pct

Family composition

64.2% Couples with children ◂ +20.6 pts 43.6%
30.9% Couples without children +17.9 pts ▸ 48.7%
8.6% Other families ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% One-parent families ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.8% 1 person ◂ +17.0 pts 23.8%
32.7% 2 people +5.4 pts ▸ 38.1%
22.4% 3 people ◂ +3.4 pts 19.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bowhillin Purnong +$40 higher in Purnong
$160 16th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Bowhillin Purnong +$121 higher in Purnong
$657 6th pct $778 9th pct
People / bedroom in Bowhillin Purnong +0.10 higher in Purnong gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Bowhillin Purnong +5.4 pts higher in Bowhill
24.5% 70th pct 19.0% 57th pct
Owned outright in Bowhillin Purnong +25.2 pts higher in Purnong
36.7% 37th pct 61.9% 92nd pct
Separate houses in Bowhillin Purnong +14.3 pts higher in Purnong
85.7% 26th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bowhillin Purnong +29.3 pts higher in Bowhill
81.6% 56th pct 52.4% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.7% Owned outright +25.2 pts ▸ 61.9%
26.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.7 pts 23.8%
24.5% Rented ◂ +5.4 pts 19.0%
8.2% Other tenure +10.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

85.7% Separate house +14.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
10.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.8% 3 bedrooms +11.6 pts ▸ 52.4%
8.2% 2 bedrooms +25.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
20.4% 5 or more ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% 1 bedroom +10.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

25.0% $200–$349 +50.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.7% Under $200 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

69.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +69.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bowhillin Purnong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bowhillin Purnong
28.1% 77th pct —
PT commute in Bowhillin Purnong
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bowhillin Purnong +1 more in Purnong
1 64th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Bowhillin Purnong +28.49 more in Purnong
7.87 86th pct 36.36 100th pct
Departures/1k in Bowhillin Purnong +20.6 more in Purnong
15.7 59th pct 36.4 61st pct
PT routes in Bowhillin Purnong even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Bowhillin Purnong
— 25 63rd pct
Drive to city in Bowhillin Purnong even
98 68th pct 98 68th pct

How people get to work

47.4% Car (driver) +44.9 pts ▸ 92.3%
28.1% Worked at home ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Walked ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.4 pts 28.6%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 28.6%
24.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.2 pts 23.8%
20.0% 4 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowhillin Purnong +10.2 pts higher in Bowhill gap narrowing
28.3% 40th pct 18.2% 13th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowhillin Purnong
4.8% 67th pct —
Participation in Bowhillin Purnong +30.3 pts higher in Bowhill gap widening
57.4% 39th pct 27.1% 0th pct
Full-time in Bowhillin Purnong
66.7% 83rd pct —

Industries people work in

38.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.1 pts 38.5%
7.0% Health care & social assistance +23.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
17.5% Construction ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Education & training ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Manufacturing ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Retail trade ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Rental & real estate ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

49.1% Managers ◂ +18.4 pts 30.8%
5.3% Labourers +25.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
19.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Professionals ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Community & personal service ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowhillin Purnong +0.6 higher in Purnong
1.1 60th pct 1.7 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowhillin Purnong +0.1 more in Purnong
1.3 61st pct 1.4 62nd pct
15-min city in Bowhillin Purnong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowhillin Purnong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowhillin Purnong +45.1 pts higher in Purnong
18.6% 63rd pct 63.7% 77th pct
Walk to school in Bowhillin Purnong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowhillin Purnong +24.3 pts higher in Purnong
45.7% 63rd pct 70.0% 70th pct
Walk to health in Bowhillin Purnong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowhillin Purnong +27.9 more in Purnong
63.0 86th pct 90.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowhillin Purnong even
0 24th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Bowhillin Purnong +3.1 pts higher in Purnong
3.2% 15th pct 6.3% 57th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowhill vs Purnong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40148/bowhill/vs/SAL41227/purnong