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Canowie vs Washpool

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Canowie profile · Washpool profile

Canowie Washpool

Washpool (SA) and Canowie are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Washpool (SA) is much younger, with a typical age of 34, whereas residents in Canowie are far older at 72. There are also large gaps in earnings; the typical weekly personal income in Washpool (SA) is $924, which is far higher than the $362 seen in Canowie. Homes in Washpool (SA) tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home compared to 2.3 in Canowie.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and remote. They are both car-dependent, with no public transport or walkable amenities. Residents in both places face a similar commute of over two hours to reach the city.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Canowiein Washpool +40 larger in Washpool gap widening
3 2nd pct 43 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2016: 24
  • Second area, 2021: 43
Median age in Canowiein Washpool +38 yrs older in Canowie gap widening
72 yrs 100th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 72 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 7.0% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
— 34.9% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

0.0% Children (0–14) +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Marital status

133.3% Married ◂ +73.3 pts 60.0%
0.0% Never married +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

133.3% Australia ◂ +65.9 pts 67.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

300.0% English ◂ +253.5 pts 46.5%
0.0% Australian +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% Scottish +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Irish +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% German +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
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 Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +18.6 pts 81.4%
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 Canowiein Washpool
— 53.5% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.5%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +79.1 pts 20.9%
0.0% No religion +53.5 pts ▸ 53.5%
0.0% Not stated +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
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

— 56.7% 75th pct
— 13.3% 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Canowiein Washpool even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +43.3 pts 56.7%
100.0% Year 10 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Canowiein Washpool +$562 higher in Washpool gap widening
$362 1st pct $924 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $824
  • First area, 2021: $362
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $924
Household income in Canowiein Washpool +$613 higher in Washpool
$762 4th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Canowiein Washpool +$1,112 higher in Washpool
$762 0th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $962
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
High earners in Canowiein Washpool
— 10.0% 60th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Canowiein Washpool
— 34.9% 77th pct
Mental health in Canowiein Washpool
— 9.3% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Heart disease +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Mental health +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other condition +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +58.1 pts 41.9%
0.0% One condition +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Two conditions +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Canowiein Washpool
— 46.7% 99th pct
Unpaid carers in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Canowiein Washpool
— 36.7% 89th pct
Defence service in Canowiein Washpool
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Canowiein Washpool
— 23.3% 45th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Canowiein Washpool even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in Canowiein Washpool
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Canowiein Washpool
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Canowiein Washpool +0.6 larger in Washpool
2.3 29th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

0.0% Couples with children +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Couples without children +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 4 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $150 14th pct
— $434 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $434
People / bedroom in Canowiein Washpool +0.20 higher in Washpool
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 90.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Canowiein Washpool even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Canowiein Washpool even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Canowiein Washpool even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Canowiein Washpool +7 longer in Canowie
138 87th pct 131 86th pct

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 4 or more +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Canowiein Washpool
— 15.0% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Canowiein Washpool
— 53.3% 28th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Canowiein Washpool even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Canowiein Washpool even
0 33rd pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Canowiein Washpool +3.0 pts higher in Washpool
4.1% 31st pct 7.1% 64th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Canowie vs Washpool [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40215/canowie/vs/SAL41541/washpool