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Caurnamont vs Forster

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Caurnamont profile · Forster profile

Caurnamont Forster

Caurnamont and Forster (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Caurnamont has a higher typical household income of $1,187 per week compared to $749 in Forster (SA). However, typical weekly rent is far higher in Forster (SA) at $115, while Caurnamont is $46. Residents in Caurnamont are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 65 compared to 59 in Forster (SA).

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent and lack walkable access to schools, groceries or health services. They also share a similar typical weekly personal income, with Caurnamont at $433 and Forster (SA) at $450. Both places sit far below the national figure for typical incomes and rents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Caurnamontin Forster +21 larger in Caurnamont gap narrowing
35 21st pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45
  • First area, 2021: 35
  • Second area, 2016: 14
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Caurnamontin Forster +6 yrs older in Caurnamont gap narrowing
65 yrs 100th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 65 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
54.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

54.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.7 pts 28.6%
37.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.6 pts 28.6%
8.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

82.9% Married ◂ +2.9 pts 80.0%
0.0% Never married even 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Caurnamont Forster

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

  • 85+ in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Forster: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 75–79 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Caurnamont: 20.5% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Caurnamont: 15.4% males, 28.2% females; 65–69 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Caurnamont: 12.8% males, 10.3% females; 60–64 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Caurnamont: 12.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Caurnamont: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Caurnamontin Forster
17.1% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%

Country of birth

71.4% Australia ◂ +50.0 pts 21.4%
8.6% New Zealand ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

42.9% English even 42.9%
37.1% Australian ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
31.4% German ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 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 Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

88.6% English only ◂ +17.1 pts 71.4%
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

51.4% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%

Religious affiliation

54.3% Christianity ◂ +54.3 pts 0.0%
51.4% No religion ◂ +30.0 pts 21.4%
0.0% Not stated +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
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

60.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%
8.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Caurnamontin Forster even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

60.0% Year 12 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
17.1% Year 11 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
17.1% Year 10 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
17.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

63.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.7 pts 62.5%
15.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Health ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% Society & culture ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +15.8 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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Caurnamontin Forster +$17 higher in Forster gap narrowing
$433 7th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $364
  • First area, 2021: $433
  • Second area, 2016: $474
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Caurnamontin Forster +$438 higher in Caurnamont
$1,187 24th pct $749 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $599
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Family income in Caurnamontin Forster +$412 higher in Caurnamont
$1,312 15th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $669
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $900
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

46.7% Under $650 ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.0 pts 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

62.9% Under $650 ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%
37.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Caurnamontin Forster
25.7% 34th pct
Mental health in Caurnamontin Forster
8.6% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Arthritis +20.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
8.6% Mental health ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes 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

62.9% None ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%
31.4% One condition ◂ +2.9 pts 28.6%
11.4% Two conditions ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

37.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
Unpaid carers in Caurnamontin Forster
31.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
Unpaid child care in Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Caurnamontin Forster
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Caurnamontin Forster
37.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Caurnamontin Forster even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Caurnamontin Forster +3 yrs older in Caurnamont
70 yrs 100th pct 67 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Caurnamontin Forster +$225 higher in Forster
$225 2nd pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Caurnamontin Forster even
$450 0th pct $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Caurnamontin Forster +0.1 larger in Caurnamont
1.9 11th pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children even 100.0%
0.0% Couples with children even 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

86.7% 2 people ◂ +86.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
20.0% 3 people ◂ +20.0 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

Rent in Caurnamontin Forster +$69 higher in Forster
$46 0th pct $115 8th pct
People / bedroom in Caurnamontin Forster +0.20 higher in Caurnamont gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

120.0% Owned outright ◂ +20.0 pts 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
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% 2 bedrooms +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.7% 3 bedrooms +73.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
20.0% 5 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Caurnamontin Forster even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Caurnamontin Forster even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
50 79th pct
Drive to city in Caurnamontin Forster +10 longer in Forster
92 64th pct 102 70th pct

Motor vehicles per home

26.7% 1 vehicle +73.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Caurnamontin Forster
42.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Caurnamontin Forster
48.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.3%
  • First area, 2021: 48.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Caurnamontin Forster +0.1 higher in Caurnamont
0.1 36th pct 0.0 18th pct
Types ≤15 min in Caurnamontin Forster +0.1 more in Caurnamont
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Caurnamontin Forster +9.4 pts higher in Caurnamont
9.4% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Caurnamontin Forster even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Caurnamontin Forster +0 higher in Forster
0 40th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Caurnamontin Forster +7.1 pts higher in Forster
4.3% 33rd pct 11.4% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Caurnamont vs Forster [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40233/caurnamont/vs/SAL40455/forster