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Bowhill vs Teal Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Bowhill profile · Teal Flat profile

Bowhill Teal Flat

Bowhill and Teal Flat are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Bowhill is the larger of the two, with residents who are far younger, with a typical age of 54 compared to 71 in Teal Flat. Income is also far higher in Bowhill, where the typical weekly household income is $1,156, while it is $649 in Teal Flat. Bowhill has more infrastructure, including a public transport route and more people per home, with 2.2 people compared to 1.5 in Teal Flat.

Both areas are equally remote, with a 98-minute drive to the city and no homes within walking distance of schools, groceries or health services. Life in both places is car-dependent, though Bowhill is slightly more walkable than Teal Flat. Both areas also have very small populations, and while Bowhill has more residents, Teal Flat remains an extremely small residential area.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowhillin Teal Flat +114 larger in Bowhill gap narrowing
127 45th pct 13 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 138
  • First area, 2021: 127
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 13
Median age in Bowhillin Teal Flat +17 yrs older in Teal Flat
54 yrs 83rd pct 71 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 71 yrs
First Nations in Bowhillin Teal Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
21.3% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
11.8% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
5.2% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%

Age structure

21.3% Seniors (65+) +109.5 pts ▸ 130.8%
38.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +15.5 pts 23.1%
17.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
16.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.8% Married +8.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
28.7% Never married ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
15.7% Divorced ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bowhill Teal Flat

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

  • 85+ in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 80–84 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bowhill: 3.9% males, 2.9% females; 70–74 in Teal Flat: 54.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bowhill: 5.8% males, 5.8% females; 65–69 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 45.5% females
  • 60–64 in Bowhill: 4.9% males, 8.7% females; 60–64 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bowhill: 3.9% males, 5.8% females; 55–59 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bowhill: 10.7% males, 3.9% females; 50–54 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bowhill: 3.9% males, 4.9% females; 45–49 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bowhill: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bowhill: 2.9% males, 3.9% females; 30–34 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 25–29 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bowhill: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 20–24 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bowhill: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bowhill: 3.9% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bowhill: 0.0% males, 3.9% females; 5–9 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bowhill: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Teal Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowhillin Teal Flat
10.2% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +55.7 pts 23.1%
0.0% New Zealand +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.7% England ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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 ◂ +28.9 pts 23.1%
41.7% English ◂ +3.3 pts 38.5%
17.3% German ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
5.5% Scottish ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Irish ◂ +3.9 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 Bowhillin Teal Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bowhillin Teal Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

91.3% English only ◂ +45.2 pts 46.2%
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

37.8% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%

Religious affiliation

48.8% Christianity +5.0 pts ▸ 53.8%
37.8% No religion ◂ +7.0 pts 30.8%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 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

35.8% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 35.8%
12.0% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.8% Year 12 ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
24.8% Year 11 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
24.8% Year 10 ◂ +1.7 pts 23.1%
11.0% Year 9 or below +12.1 pts ▸ 23.1%

Highest qualification level

18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +56.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +50.0 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 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
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%
7.8% Society & culture ◂ +7.8 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 Teal Flat +$156 higher in Bowhill
$605 25th pct $449 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $466
  • First area, 2021: $605
  • Second area, 2021: $449
Household income in Bowhillin Teal Flat +$507 higher in Bowhill
$1,156 23rd pct $649 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $933
  • First area, 2021: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $649
Family income in Bowhillin Teal Flat +$274 higher in Teal Flat
$1,625 34th pct $1,899 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,042
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,899
High earners in Bowhillin Teal Flat
6.5% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
High-income homes in Bowhillin Teal Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
20.4% Under $650 ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +54.6 pts 0.0%
27.8% $650–$1,499 +18.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
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 Teal Flat
34.6% 76th pct —
Mental health in Bowhillin Teal Flat
11.0% 76th pct —
Needs assistance in Bowhillin Teal Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Mental health ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
10.2% Other condition ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Arthritis ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Diabetes ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Cancer ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Lung condition ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.3% None +3.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
20.5% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
9.4% Two conditions ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowhillin Teal Flat
29.6% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
Unpaid carers in Bowhillin Teal Flat
6.5% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
Unpaid child care in Bowhillin Teal Flat
13.9% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
Defence service in Bowhillin Teal Flat
2.7% 51st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bowhillin Teal Flat
29.6% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
57 yrs 92nd pct —
Median income in Bowhillin Teal Flat
$2,500 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bowhillin Teal Flat +0.7 larger in Bowhill
2.2 24th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
4.9% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
Living alone in Bowhillin Teal Flat
40.8% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.8%

Family composition

30.9% Couples without children +69.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
64.2% Couples with children ◂ +64.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Other families ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% One-parent families ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

32.7% 2 people +92.3 pts ▸ 125.0%
40.8% 1 person ◂ +40.8 pts 0.0%
22.4% 3 people ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$160 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $103
  • First area, 2021: $160
$657 6th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $971
  • First area, 2021: $657
People / bedroom in Bowhillin Teal Flat +0.30 higher in Bowhill
0.70 14th pct 0.40 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.40
24.5% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
Owned outright in Bowhillin Teal Flat
36.7% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
Separate houses in Bowhillin Teal Flat
85.7% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 85.7%
81.6% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 76.0%
  • First area, 2021: 81.6%

How homes are owned or rented

36.7% Owned outright +63.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
24.5% Rented ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
8.2% Other tenure ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +40.8 pts 0.0%
20.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
20.4% 5 or more ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Bowhillin Teal Flat
28.1% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Bowhillin Teal Flat +1 more in Bowhill
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bowhillin Teal Flat +7.87 more in Bowhill
7.87 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bowhillin Teal Flat +15.7 more in Bowhill
15.7 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bowhillin Teal Flat +1 more in Bowhill
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
98 68th pct 98 68th pct

How people get to work

47.4% Car (driver) ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
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

30.0% 1 vehicle +120.0 pts ▸ 150.0%
32.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% 4 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowhillin Teal Flat
28.3% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowhillin Teal Flat
4.8% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
Participation in Bowhillin Teal Flat
57.4% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 56.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.4%
66.7% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 45.2%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

38.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
17.5% Construction ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Education & training ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +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 ◂ +49.1 pts 0.0%
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%
5.3% Labourers ◂ +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 Teal Flat +1.1 higher in Bowhill
1.1 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowhillin Teal Flat +1.3 more in Bowhill
1.3 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowhillin Teal Flat +18.6 pts higher in Bowhill
18.6% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowhillin Teal Flat +45.7 pts higher in Bowhill
45.7% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bowhillin Teal Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowhillin Teal Flat +63.0 more in Bowhill
63.0 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowhillin Teal Flat +1 higher in Teal Flat
0 24th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Bowhillin Teal Flat +4.4 pts higher in Teal Flat
3.2% 15th pct 7.6% 67th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowhill vs Teal Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40148/bowhill/vs/SAL41433/teal-flat