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Brownlow vs Neales Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Brownlow profile · Neales Flat profile

Brownlow Neales Flat

Neales Flat and Brownlow are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Neales Flat has a higher typical weekly household income of $1,395 compared to $725 in Brownlow. Neales Flat is also a place where more adults are working or looking for work, at 81% compared to 47.1% in Brownlow. In contrast, Brownlow has a far higher share of people born overseas (25.6% vs 10.3%) and more residents aged 65 and over (18.6% vs 7.7%).

Everyday life in both areas is very similar in that neither has any public transport stops, schools, or shops within walking distance. They also share a similar proportion of children under 15. However, the two places have diverged in other ways; Neales Flat has a much higher rate of volunteers (42.9%) than Brownlow (11.8%), while Brownlow has a much higher share of one-parent families (28% vs 5.7%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brownlowin Neales Flat +35 larger in Neales Flat gap widening
43 25th pct 78 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57
  • First area, 2021: 43
  • Second area, 2016: 76
  • Second area, 2021: 78
Median age in Brownlowin Neales Flat +2 yrs older in Brownlow gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Brownlowin Neales Flat 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%
Aged 65+ in Brownlowin Neales Flat +10.9 pts higher in Brownlow gap widening
18.6% 49th pct 7.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Under 15 in Brownlowin Neales Flat +0.1 pts higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
14.0% 30th pct 14.1% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
De facto in Brownlowin Neales Flat +5.8 pts higher in Brownlow gap widening
12.0% 48th pct 6.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%

Age structure

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +17.2 pts ▸ 47.4%
18.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.9 pts 7.7%
18.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.9 pts 7.7%
14.0% Children (0–14) +0.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
7.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.8 pts 5.1%

Marital status

50.0% Married +18.3 pts ▸ 68.3%
38.2% Never married ◂ +19.2 pts 19.0%
11.8% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 9.5%
8.8% Separated +2.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brownlow Neales Flat

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

  • 85+ in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Neales Flat: 8.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brownlow: 21.4% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Neales Flat: 6.5% males, 19.4% females
  • 55–59 in Brownlow: 10.7% males, 17.9% females; 55–59 in Neales Flat: 6.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Neales Flat: 4.8% males, 11.3% females
  • 45–49 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 40–44 in Brownlow: 10.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 17.9% females; 35–39 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 30–34 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Neales Flat: 12.9% males, 6.5% females
  • 25–29 in Brownlow: 10.7% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 6.5% females
  • 5–9 in Brownlow: 10.7% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Neales Flat: 8.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Brownlow: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Neales Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brownlowin Neales Flat +15.3 pts higher in Brownlow gap narrowing
25.6% 86th pct 10.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Country of birth

51.2% Australia +37.3 pts ▸ 88.5%
9.3% England ◂ +4.2 pts 5.1%
7.0% Philippines ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

9.3% German +35.6 pts ▸ 44.9%
37.2% English ◂ +3.9 pts 33.3%
14.0% Australian +21.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
9.3% Italian ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Filipino ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Irish +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brownlowin Neales Flat +7.0 pts higher in Brownlow gap narrowing
7.0% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Brownlowin Neales Flat 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

67.4% English only +32.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Brownlowin Neales Flat +11.6 pts higher in Brownlow gap widening
37.2% 40th pct 25.6% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%

Religious affiliation

37.2% Christianity +30.7 pts ▸ 67.9%
37.2% No religion ◂ +11.6 pts 25.6%
25.6% Not stated ◂ +14.0 pts 11.5%
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 Brownlowin Neales Flat +6.9 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
26.5% 9th pct 33.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Bachelor+ in Brownlowin Neales Flat +9.9 pts higher in Brownlow gap narrowing
14.7% 50th pct 4.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.5% Year 12 +6.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.8% Year 10 +15.5 pts ▸ 27.3%
14.7% Year 11 +11.1 pts ▸ 25.8%
14.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.2 pts 4.5%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV +15.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.5 pts 7.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

40.0% Society & culture ◂ +32.5 pts 7.5%
0.0% Health +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.0% Agriculture & environment even 15.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Education +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brownlowin Neales Flat +$202 higher in Neales Flat gap widening
$468 9th pct $670 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $483
  • First area, 2021: $468
  • Second area, 2016: $515
  • Second area, 2021: $670
Household income in Brownlowin Neales Flat +$670 higher in Neales Flat gap widening
$725 3rd pct $1,395 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $1,166
  • Second area, 2021: $1,395
Family income in Brownlowin Neales Flat +$375 higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
$1,187 11th pct $1,562 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $1,218
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
High earners in Brownlowin Neales Flat even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Brownlowin Neales Flat
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.5% Under $650 ◂ +11.0 pts 12.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.2% Under $650 +6.4 pts ▸ 47.6%
32.4% $650–$1,499 +10.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brownlowin Neales Flat +12.9 pts higher in Neales Flat
25.6% 34th pct 38.5% 87th pct
Mental health in Brownlowin Neales Flat +19.2 pts higher in Neales Flat
0.0% 0th pct 19.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Brownlowin Neales Flat +7.8 pts higher in Brownlow gap widening
11.6% 93rd pct 3.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
14.0% Other condition ◂ +10.1 pts 3.8%
11.6% Arthritis +1.2 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.3% Asthma ◂ +4.2 pts 5.1%
0.0% Cancer +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Heart disease +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Stroke +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.2% None +10.9 pts ▸ 55.1%
20.9% One condition +16.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.5 pts 3.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brownlowin Neales Flat +31.1 pts higher in Neales Flat gap steady
11.8% 19th pct 42.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Unpaid carers in Brownlowin Neales Flat +3.9 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
8.8% 19th pct 12.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Brownlowin Neales Flat +39.7 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 39.7% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.7%
Defence service in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brownlowin Neales Flat +15.7 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
17.6% 17th pct 33.3% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brownlowin Neales Flat +0.3 larger in Neales Flat gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Brownlowin Neales Flat +22.3 pts higher in Brownlow gap widening
28.0% 96th pct 5.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
12.5% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Family composition

68.0% Couples with children +0.6 pts ▸ 68.6%
28.0% One-parent families ◂ +22.3 pts 5.7%
24.0% Couples without children +3.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.2% 2 people +8.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.3% 1 person ◂ +22.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% 3 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.5% 4 people ◂ +7.9 pts 15.6%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Brownlowin Neales Flat +$100 higher in Neales Flat
$200 25th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Brownlowin Neales Flat +$560 higher in Neales Flat gap widening
$975 14th pct $1,535 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,038
  • First area, 2021: $975
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,535
People / bedroom in Brownlowin Neales Flat +0.10 higher in Neales Flat gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
12.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Owned outright in Brownlowin Neales Flat
43.8% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%
Separate houses in Brownlowin Neales Flat
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
96.9% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 76.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.9%

How homes are owned or rented

52.9% Owned outright ◂ +9.2 pts 43.8%
41.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.3 pts 21.9%
17.6% Rented ◂ +5.1 pts 12.5%
0.0% Other tenure +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
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

64.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +14.7 pts 50.0%
17.6% 4 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 5 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 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

0.0% Under $1,000 +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Brownlowin Neales Flat
40.4% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Brownlowin Neales Flat +19 longer in Brownlow
103 71st pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

68.8% Car (driver) ◂ +11.3 pts 57.4%
31.3% Worked at home +9.2 pts ▸ 40.4%
37.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +37.5 pts 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

37.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +25.0 pts 12.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% 4 or more +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
18.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.3 pts 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brownlowin Neales Flat +5.9 pts higher in Brownlow gap narrowing
28.9% 42nd pct 23.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%

Jobs & Industry

7.8% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Participation in Brownlowin Neales Flat +33.9 pts higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
47.1% 16th pct 81.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 47.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%
46.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Industries people work in

56.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.7 pts 42.6%
31.3% Education & training ◂ +24.9 pts 6.4%
18.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.7 pts 17.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Construction +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Mining 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

31.3% Managers +4.9 pts ▸ 36.2%
31.3% Professionals ◂ +22.7 pts 8.5%
18.8% Labourers ◂ +12.4 pts 6.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brownlowin Neales Flat +12.8 more in Neales Flat
0.0 0th pct 12.8 48th pct
Intersections/km² in Brownlowin Neales Flat even
0 18th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Brownlowin Neales Flat +0.1 pts higher in Brownlow
3.8% 26th pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brownlow vs Neales Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40171/brownlow/vs/SAL41015/neales-flat