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Brinkley vs Langhorne Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Brinkley profile · Langhorne Creek profile

Brinkley Langhorne Creek

Langhorne Creek and Brinkley are two nearby South Australian areas with very different housing and income profiles. Langhorne Creek has a more affluent feel, with 19.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to none in Brinkley. Homes in Langhorne Creek are also more likely to be large, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms and 52.9% owned outright. In contrast, Brinkley has a higher share of renters at 22.2% and more people living alone, at 33.3%.

A gap in the age of First Nations residents has grown significantly, with those in Langhorne Creek now far older at a typical age of 59, while those in Brinkley are typically 24. Despite this, the two areas share several similarities, such as almost identical typical personal incomes of around $830 a week. Both areas are also very car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store.

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Where they differ most

Population: 337 larger in Langhorne Creek 3+ bedrooms: 18.5 pts higher in Langhorne Creek Renting: 14.8 pts higher in Brinkley Other language: 4.3 pts higher in Langhorne Creek Volunteering: 13.5 pts higher in Langhorne Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +337 larger in Langhorne Creek gap steady
107 43rd pct 444 63rd pct
Median age in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +4 yrs older in Langhorne Creek gap widening
45 yrs 50th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.1 pts higher in Brinkley gap narrowing
2.8% 58th pct 0.7% 36th pct
Aged 65+ in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +9.6 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
14.0% 29th pct 23.6% 71st pct
Under 15 in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.2 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
14.0% 30th pct 12.8% 26th pct
De facto in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +8.0 pts higher in Brinkley gap widening
15.9% 75th pct 7.9% 21st pct

Age structure

36.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.9 pts 33.6%
14.0% Seniors (65+) +9.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
18.7% Young adults (25–44) even 18.7%
14.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.2 pts 12.8%
9.3% Youth (15–24) +4.2 pts ▸ 13.5%

Marital status

43.3% Married +11.9 pts ▸ 55.2%
38.9% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 30.6%
5.6% Divorced +5.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +5.4 pts 1.3%
0.0% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Age & sex structure

Brinkley Langhorne Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +4.3 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
12.1% 54th pct 7.9% 33rd pct

Country of birth

84.1% Australia +2.8 pts ▸ 86.9%
0.0% England +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
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%

Ancestry

55.1% Australian ◂ +12.1 pts 43.0%
31.8% English +16.4 pts ▸ 48.2%
17.8% German ◂ +6.7 pts 11.0%
9.3% Scottish +1.7 pts ▸ 11.0%
2.8% Irish +6.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 2.0%
0.0% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +4.3 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 57th pct
Limited English in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.5% English only ◂ +2.0 pts 90.5%
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 Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.4 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
55.1% 88th pct 56.5% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

55.1% No religion +1.4 pts ▸ 56.5%
29.9% Christianity +3.2 pts ▸ 33.1%
11.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 9.0%
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 Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +8.2 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
44.4% 49th pct 52.6% 68th pct
Bachelor+ in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +7.3 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
8.9% 25th pct 16.2% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.4% Year 12 +8.2 pts ▸ 52.6%
17.8% Year 11 +3.8 pts ▸ 21.6%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.7 pts 13.3%
20.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.7 pts 5.3%

Highest qualification level

47.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.0 pts 29.8%
11.4% Bachelor degree +10.6 pts ▸ 22.0%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.3 pts ▸ 21.0%
6.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.4 pts 3.4%
6.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 4.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Field of qualification

25.0% Society & culture ◂ +14.3 pts 10.7%
22.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.1 pts 15.6%
9.1% Management & commerce +9.4 pts ▸ 18.5%
9.1% Health +5.5 pts ▸ 14.6%
6.8% Engineering & related +5.9 pts ▸ 12.7%
9.1% Education +1.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.1% Architecture & building ◂ +7.6 pts 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Creative arts +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$5 higher in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
$830 63rd pct $835 64th pct
Household income in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$349 higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
$1,325 34th pct $1,674 58th pct
Family income in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$709 higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
$1,416 22nd pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +6.6 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap steady
3.3% 25th pct 9.9% 60th pct
High-income homes in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +19.0 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.0% 59th pct

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.3 pts 24.7%
37.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 29.3%
20.0% Under $650 ◂ +3.9 pts 16.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +12.0 pts 38.0%
41.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.9 pts 38.2%
17.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.0 pts 16.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.7 pts higher in Brinkley
30.8% 60th pct 28.2% 47th pct
Mental health in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +6.0 pts higher in Langhorne Creek
2.8% 15th pct 8.8% 57th pct
Needs assistance in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.5 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
5.6% 61st pct 3.2% 33rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 9.5%
2.8% Mental health +6.0 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.5% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.5% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 2.3%
2.8% Heart disease +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.7% Stroke ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Cancer +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.4% None ◂ +1.7 pts 63.7%
22.4% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 19.1%
6.5% Two conditions +0.9 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +13.5 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
20.0% 59th pct 33.5% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +0.4 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
11.1% 34th pct 11.5% 37th pct
Unpaid child care in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.9 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
26.7% 57th pct 28.5% 67th pct
Defence service in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.6 pts higher in Langhorne Creek
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +3.6 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
20.0% 26th pct 23.6% 46th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
3 43rd pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +35 yrs older in Langhorne Creek
24 yrs 43rd pct 59 yrs 94th pct
Median income in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$125 higher in Brinkley
$774 63rd pct $649 51st pct
Household income in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$1,600 higher in Brinkley
$2,499 79th pct $899 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +0.2 larger in Langhorne Creek gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +3.2 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
10.7% 49th pct 13.9% 67th pct
Living alone in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +11.5 pts higher in Brinkley gap narrowing
33.3% 80th pct 21.8% 44th pct

Family composition

42.9% Couples with children +11.8 pts ▸ 54.7%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +10.8 pts 32.0%
10.7% One-parent families +3.2 pts ▸ 13.9%
4.8% Other families ◂ +3.9 pts 0.8%

Household size

51.1% 2 people ◂ +8.0 pts 43.1%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +11.5 pts 21.8%
17.8% 4 people ◂ +4.0 pts 13.8%
0.0% 3 people +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
8.9% 5 people ◂ +4.9 pts 4.0%
0.0% 6 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$5 higher in Brinkley
$205 27th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +$199 higher in Brinkley gap widening
$1,537 44th pct $1,338 31st pct
People / bedroom in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +0.10 higher in Brinkley gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +14.8 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
22.2% 65th pct 7.5% 18th pct
Owned outright in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +12.9 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
40.0% 46th pct 52.9% 81st pct
Separate houses in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.9 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 97.1% 53rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +18.5 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap widening
71.1% 29th pct 89.7% 77th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +12.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage +15.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
22.2% Rented ◂ +14.8 pts 7.5%
11.1% Other tenure ◂ +5.9 pts 5.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.9 pts 97.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

53.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.6 pts 51.7%
17.8% 4 bedrooms +11.0 pts ▸ 28.7%
13.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% 2 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 5 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

70.0% $200–$349 ◂ +46.9 pts 23.1%
60.0% Under $200 ◂ +13.8 pts 46.2%
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

66.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.8 pts 50.8%
33.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +25.1 pts 8.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +31.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +9.0 pts higher in Brinkley gap narrowing
26.4% 74th pct 17.4% 53rd pct
PT commute in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +4 more in Langhorne Creek
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +9.01 more in Langhorne Creek
0.00 0th pct 9.01 87th pct
Departures/1k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +45.0 more in Langhorne Creek
0.0 0th pct 45.0 62nd pct
PT routes in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2 more in Langhorne Creek
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 72 92nd pct
Drive to city in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +3 longer in Langhorne Creek
56 42nd pct 59 43rd pct

How people get to work

58.3% Car (driver) +2.8 pts ▸ 61.1%
26.4% Worked at home ◂ +9.0 pts 17.4%
9.7% Walked ◂ +3.4 pts 6.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.1 pts 33.7%
19.0% 3 vehicles +6.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.1 pts 22.7%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 16.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +9.0 pts higher in Brinkley gap narrowing
28.3% 40th pct 19.3% 14th pct
Recent arrivals in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 11.4% 69th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +2.2 pts higher in Langhorne Creek gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 39th pct
Participation in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.7 pts higher in Brinkley gap steady
74.4% 89th pct 72.8% 87th pct
Full-time in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +3.2 pts higher in Brinkley gap narrowing
68.1% 86th pct 64.8% 78th pct

Industries people work in

52.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +19.8 pts 33.0%
13.9% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 11.9%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 5.6%
8.3% Health care & social assistance +1.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.6% Construction even 5.6%
5.6% Retail trade ◂ +0.4 pts 5.2%
4.2% Accommodation & food +1.4 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.1 pts 1.1%
4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 1.1%
4.2% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

30.6% Managers +0.6 pts ▸ 31.1%
15.3% Labourers ◂ +3.8 pts 11.5%
8.3% Professionals +4.6 pts ▸ 13.0%
5.6% Clerical & administrative +5.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.9 pts 9.3%
8.3% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.6% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Sales workers +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 1,802 21st pct
Assault/100k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 225 8th pct
Burglary/100k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 450 47th pct
Theft/100k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 901 45th pct
Property damage/100k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— 225 8th pct
5-yr change in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek
— -38.5% 17th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.5 higher in Langhorne Creek
0.0 30th pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1.3 more in Langhorne Creek
0.0 31st pct 1.4 61st pct
15-min city in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +41.9 pts higher in Langhorne Creek
0.0% 0th pct 41.9% 71st pct
Walk to school in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +44.4 pts higher in Langhorne Creek
2.3% 40th pct 46.7% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +17.3 more in Langhorne Creek
18.7 60th pct 36.0 75th pct
Intersections/km² in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +1 higher in Langhorne Creek
0 18th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Brinkleyin Langhorne Creek +0.4 pts higher in Langhorne Creek
2.9% 11th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brinkley vs Langhorne Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40162/brinkley/vs/SAL40747/langhorne-creek