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Bramfield vs Colton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Bramfield profile · Colton profile

Bramfield Colton

Bramfield and Colton are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Bramfield is far more likely to have children under 15 (29.0% compared to 0.0% in Colton) and has a far higher share of people with no religion (83.9% versus 37.5%). In contrast, Colton has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (25.0% compared to 0.0%) and typical household incomes are far higher at $2,250, compared to $725 in Bramfield.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small with few residents. They share some common traits, such as having no residents with a bachelor degree or higher and no one using a language other than English at home. Both areas also have a high rate of volunteers, with Bramfield at 52.2% and Colton at 48.0%, both of which are far above the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bramfieldin Colton +7 larger in Bramfield gap narrowing
31 19th pct 24 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21
  • First area, 2021: 31
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 24
Median age in Bramfieldin Colton +9 yrs older in Bramfield gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Bramfieldin Colton +25.0 pts higher in Colton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Aged 65+ in Bramfieldin Colton +7.0 pts higher in Colton gap narrowing
9.7% 15th pct 16.7% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Under 15 in Bramfieldin Colton +29.0 pts higher in Bramfield gap widening
29.0% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
15.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Age structure

41.9% Older adults (45–64) +62.2 pts ▸ 104.2%
29.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
9.7% Seniors (65+) +7.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

60.9% Never married ◂ +24.9 pts 36.0%
47.8% Married +0.2 pts ▸ 48.0%
39.1% Divorced ◂ +19.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bramfield Colton

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

  • 85+ in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bramfield: 12.0% males, 16.0% females; 65–69 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bramfield: 12.0% males, 12.0% females; 60–64 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bramfield: 12.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Colton: 41.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Colton: 33.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Colton: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 16.0% females; 10–14 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bramfield: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bramfield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Colton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bramfieldin Colton +0.4 pts higher in Bramfield gap narrowing
12.9% 57th pct 12.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Country of birth

74.2% Australia +9.1 pts ▸ 83.3%
16.1% England ◂ +3.6 pts 12.5%
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

58.1% English ◂ +37.2 pts 20.8%
22.6% Australian +19.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.1% Scottish +21.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Irish +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
9.7% German ◂ +9.7 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 Bramfieldin Colton 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%
Limited English in Bramfieldin Colton 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

93.5% English only ◂ +6.0 pts 87.5%
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 Bramfieldin Colton +46.4 pts higher in Bramfield gap narrowing
83.9% 100th pct 37.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.2%
  • First area, 2021: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.5%

Religious affiliation

83.9% No religion ◂ +46.4 pts 37.5%
0.0% Christianity +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
16.1% Not stated ◂ +3.6 pts 12.5%
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 Bramfieldin Colton +6.4 pts higher in Bramfield gap widening
43.5% 46th pct 37.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • First area, 2021: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%
Bachelor+ in Bramfieldin Colton 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%
Schools ≤3 km in Bramfieldin Colton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

43.5% Year 12 ◂ +6.4 pts 37.0%
30.4% Year 10 ◂ +11.9 pts 18.5%
21.7% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 29.6%
17.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.8% Certificate III / IV +18.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.8% Engineering & related ◂ +18.8 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% 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% 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 Bramfieldin Colton +$461 higher in Colton gap widening
$518 14th pct $979 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: $417
  • First area, 2021: $518
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $979
Household income in Bramfieldin Colton +$1,525 higher in Colton gap widening
$725 3rd pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $459
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Bramfieldin Colton +$1,458 higher in Colton gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $2,583 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,583
High earners in Bramfieldin Colton 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%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

73.9% Under $650 ◂ +49.9 pts 24.0%
34.8% $650–$1,499 +37.2 pts ▸ 72.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bramfieldin Colton +18.8 pts higher in Bramfield
35.5% 79th pct 16.7% 9th pct
Mental health in Bramfieldin Colton +22.6 pts higher in Bramfield
22.6% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bramfieldin Colton +16.1 pts higher in Bramfield gap widening
16.1% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

29.0% Arthritis ◂ +12.4 pts 16.7%
22.6% Mental health ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
9.7% Diabetes ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer 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%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

32.3% None +51.1 pts ▸ 83.3%
29.0% One condition ◂ +16.5 pts 12.5%
9.7% Two conditions ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bramfieldin Colton +4.2 pts higher in Bramfield gap narrowing
52.2% 100th pct 48.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%
Unpaid carers in Bramfieldin Colton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Bramfieldin Colton +14.1 pts higher in Bramfield gap widening
26.1% 54th pct 12.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Defence service in Bramfieldin Colton +13.3 pts higher in Bramfield
13.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bramfieldin Colton +45.2 pts higher in Bramfield gap widening
65.2% 100th pct 20.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bramfieldin Colton +6 larger in Colton
0 0th pct 6 51st pct
7 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Bramfieldin Colton
$1,125 86th pct
Household income in Bramfieldin Colton
$2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bramfieldin Colton +0.2 larger in Colton gap narrowing
1.9 11th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1

Family composition

47.4% Couples without children +19.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% One-parent families +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
42.1% Couples with children ◂ +25.4 pts 16.7%
0.0% Other families +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%

Household size

83.3% 1 person ◂ +50.0 pts 33.3%
50.0% 2 people +16.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 3 people even 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

$100 6th pct
Mortgage in Bramfieldin Colton +$283 higher in Colton
$542 3rd pct $825 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $336
  • First area, 2021: $542
  • Second area, 2021: $825
People / bedroom in Bramfieldin Colton +0.40 higher in Bramfield gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright +16.7 pts ▸ 91.7%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage +33.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
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

41.7% 3 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 58.3%
33.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 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

PT stops in Bramfieldin Colton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bramfieldin Colton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Worked at home +33.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
20.0% Car (driver) +7.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
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

58.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +25.0 pts 33.3%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bramfieldin Colton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bramfieldin Colton +6.8 pts higher in Colton gap widening
65.2% 66th pct 72.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.9%
  • First area, 2021: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.0%

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +44.4 pts ▸ 77.8%
26.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +26.7 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

40.0% Labourers ◂ +23.3 pts 16.7%
20.0% Managers +18.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bramfieldin Colton +0.2 higher in Colton
0.0 24th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bramfieldin Colton +0.1 more in Colton
0.0 29th pct 0.2 43rd pct
15-min city in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bramfieldin Colton +15.0 pts higher in Colton
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 68th pct
Walk to transit in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bramfieldin Colton +0.8 pts higher in Bramfield
0.8% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bramfieldin Colton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bramfieldin Colton +102.2 more in Colton
64.5 86th pct 166.7 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Bramfieldin Colton even
0 19th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Bramfieldin Colton +1.1 pts higher in Colton
4.2% 31st pct 5.2% 45th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bramfield vs Colton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40154/bramfield/vs/SAL40287/colton