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Chinaman Wells vs Maitland

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Chinaman Wells profile · Maitland profile

Chinaman Wells Maitland

Maitland (SA) and Chinaman Wells are two nearby areas on the Yorke Peninsula with very different scales. Maitland (SA) is a larger town where the typical resident is 51, while Chinaman Wells is sparsely populated with only four people and a much older typical age of 59. Maitland (SA) has significantly higher incomes, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,143 compared to $500 in Chinaman Wells. The two areas also differ in accessibility; Maitland (SA) has a walkability score of 3.9 (mostly car-dependent) and offers various local services, while Chinaman Wells is car-dependent and has no walkable amenities.

Both areas have typical household sizes that sit near the national figure, though Maitland (SA) has slightly more people per home. Outside of this similarity, Maitland (SA) is more connected, with a shorter drive time to the city and more public transport options. These gaps in infrastructure and income have remained stark, with the typical weekly personal income in Maitland (SA) remaining far higher than in Chinaman Wells.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +1,308 larger in Maitland gap steady
4 3rd pct 1,312 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5
  • First area, 2021: 4
  • Second area, 2011: 1,046
  • Second area, 2016: 1,263
  • Second area, 2021: 1,312
Median age in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +8 yrs older in Chinaman Wells gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
— 4.9% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
— 28.8% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
— 16.7% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
— 9.3% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

100.0% Divorced ◂ +92.1 pts 7.9%
0.0% Married +51.0 pts ▸ 51.0%
0.0% Never married +27.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
0.0% Widowed +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 5.6% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +17.1 pts 82.9%
0.0% England +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% China 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

100.0% English ◂ +59.3 pts 40.7%
0.0% Australian +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% German +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Scottish +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Irish +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 1.4% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.7 pts 87.3%
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

— 34.6% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +47.8 pts 52.2%
0.0% No religion +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% Not stated +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
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

— 35.4% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
— 8.9% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
— 9.13 73rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +2 more in Maitland
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 306 49th pct
— 956 30th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +35.4 pts ▸ 35.4%
0.0% Year 11 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Year 10 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +62.9 pts 37.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Health +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Society & culture +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Education +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +$267 higher in Maitland gap widening
$350 0th pct $617 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $406
  • Second area, 2016: $505
  • Second area, 2021: $617
Household income in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +$643 higher in Maitland
$500 0th pct $1,143 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $719
  • Second area, 2016: $980
  • Second area, 2021: $1,143
Family income in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +$654 higher in Maitland
$900 4th pct $1,554 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $908
  • Second area, 2016: $1,346
  • Second area, 2021: $1,554
— 6.4% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
High-income homes in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 9.1% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +45.1 pts ▸ 45.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 39.7% 89th pct
— 9.1% 59th pct
Needs assistance in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 8.8% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Asthma +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Other condition +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Mental health +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Diabetes +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Heart disease +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Cancer +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Lung condition +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +48.3 pts ▸ 48.3%
0.0% One condition +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Two conditions +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Three or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Community Participation

— 28.1% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.1%
— 13.3% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid child care in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 21.6% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
— 2.2% 43rd pct
— 23.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +64 larger in Maitland
0 0th pct 64 80th pct
— 20 yrs 25th pct
— 15.4% 6th pct
— $515 34th pct
Household income in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— $1,156 25th pct
Indigenous language in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 4.7% 54th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +0.8 larger in Maitland
1.5 0th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
— 11.4% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
— 32.1% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Housing & Dwellings

— $200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $179
  • Second area, 2021: $200
— $867 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,053
  • Second area, 2016: $953
  • Second area, 2021: $867
People / bedroom in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +0.40 higher in Chinaman Wells
1.10 93rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 16.9% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
— 49.5% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%
— 95.8% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 94.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.8%
— 83.5% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.5%

Transport & Vehicles

— 3.2% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
— 14.1% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +2 more in Maitland
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +1.52 more in Maitland
0.00 0th pct 1.52 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +6.1 more in Maitland
0.0 0th pct 6.1 58th pct
PT routes in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +2 more in Maitland
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 40 74th pct
Drive to city in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +80 longer in Chinaman Wells
187 97th pct 107 73rd pct

Migration & Movement

— 29.9% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.2% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
— 47.4% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.4%
— 55.4% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%

Crime & Safety

— 5,183 68th pct
— 1,448 77th pct
— 1,296 87th pct
— 915 46th pct
Property damage/100k in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland
— 1,296 75th pct
— 21.4% 73rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +3.9 higher in Maitland
0.0 16th pct 3.9 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +4.6 more in Maitland
0.0 0th pct 4.6 81st pct
15-min city in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +60.6 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 60.6% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +67.4 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 67.4% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +46.7 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 46.7% 72nd pct
Walk to school in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +63.2 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 63.2% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +60.6 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 60.6% 67th pct
Walk to health in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +68.0 pts higher in Maitland
0.0% 0th pct 68.0% 89th pct
Amenities/1k in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +10.7 more in Maitland
0.0 0th pct 10.7 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland even
0 0th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Chinaman Wellsin Maitland +1.5 pts higher in Maitland
2.6% 7th pct 4.1% 31st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Chinaman Wells vs Maitland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40252/chinaman-wells/vs/SAL40808/maitland