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Clare vs Polish Hill River

Name: Clare vs Polish Hill River — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Clare profile · Polish Hill River profile

Clare Polish Hill River

Clare (SA) and Polish Hill River are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Clare (SA) is a larger hub where 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, while Polish Hill River is sparsely populated and no adults have a degree. There is a wide gap in wealth, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750 in Polish Hill River compared to $1,302 in Clare (SA). Residents are also far older in Polish Hill River, where the typical age is 56 and 42.1% are seniors.

Daily life in both places shares a similar landscape, with almost identical terrain slopes and a drive time of around 92 to 93 minutes to the city. While they are both located in the same region, their accessibility differs; Clare (SA) is somewhat walkable with many homes near parks and schools, whereas Polish Hill River is car-dependent. Both areas have a higher share of volunteers than the national figure, though this is far higher in Polish Hill River at 51.4%.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,448 higher in Polish Hill River Volunteering: 25.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River Population: 3,200 larger in Clare Recent movers: 23.1 pts higher in Clare Needs assistance: 6.9 pts higher in Clare

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clare in Polish Hill River +3,200 larger in Clare gap steady

3,238 85th pct 38 23rd pct

Median age in Clare in Polish Hill River +11 yrs older in Polish Hill River gap widening

45 yrs 50th pct 56 yrs 87th pct

Age structure

24.1% Older adults (45–64) +20.6 pts ▸ 44.7%

26.1% Seniors (65+) +16.0 pts ▸ 42.1%

23.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.5 pts 7.9%

16.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.5 pts 15.8%

10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.6% Married +19.1 pts ▸ 65.7%

32.5% Never married ◂ +9.7 pts 22.9%

8.9% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

8.6% Widowed ◂ +0.1 pts 8.6%

2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Clare Polish Hill River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.9% Australia ◂ +13.9 pts 71.1%

2.9% England +5.0 pts ▸ 7.9%

1.4% India ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.6% English +18.6 pts ▸ 63.2%

41.9% Australian +8.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

11.2% German ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

10.5% Scottish even 10.5%

9.6% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 7.9%

1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Indian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.5% English only +12.2 pts ▸ 102.6%

0.9% Punjabi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.0% Christianity +20.4 pts ▸ 68.4%

42.1% No religion ◂ +10.5 pts 31.6%

7.5% Not stated +3.0 pts ▸ 10.5%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Hinduism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Clare in Polish Hill River

5.69 61st pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Clare in Polish Hill River +3 more in Clare

3 67th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Clare in Polish Hill River

331 51st pct —

ICSEA in Clare in Polish Hill River

1,017 65th pct —

Highest year of school

43.3% Year 12 +13.4 pts ▸ 56.7%

21.9% Year 11 +4.8 pts ▸ 26.7%

16.7% Year 10 ◂ +6.7 pts 10.0%

10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +32.2 pts ▸ 46.7%

33.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.8 pts 20.0%

22.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%

4.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.8% Health +13.8 pts ▸ 26.7%

14.6% Engineering & related ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

13.1% Management & commerce ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

10.6% Society & culture ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

10.3% Education ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

5.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.1% Architecture & building ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

2.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Information technology ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Clare in Polish Hill River +$461 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening

$726 45th pct $1,187 90th pct

Household income in Clare in Polish Hill River +$1,448 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening

$1,302 32nd pct $2,750 93rd pct

Family income in Clare in Polish Hill River +$1,112 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening

$1,638 35th pct $2,750 88th pct

Household income distribution

32.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%

28.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.8 pts 21.4%

20.9% Under $650 ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%

6.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

4.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.8% Under $650 ◂ +4.7 pts 37.1%

35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.3 pts 20.0%

13.5% $1,500–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 22.9%

2.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.4 pts 7.9%

12.0% Mental health ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

10.1% Asthma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

8.3% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 7.9%

6.6% Diabetes ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

6.0% Heart disease ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None +6.0 pts ▸ 63.2%

22.5% One condition ◂ +6.8 pts 15.8%

7.3% Two conditions +0.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Clare in Polish Hill River +70 larger in Clare

70 81st pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Clare in Polish Hill River

25 yrs 46th pct —

Median income in Clare in Polish Hill River

$556 40th pct —

Household income in Clare in Polish Hill River

$1,312 32nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Clare in Polish Hill River +0.4 larger in Polish Hill River gap widening

2.2 24th pct 2.6 57th pct

Family composition

45.7% Couples with children ◂ +8.5 pts 37.1%

38.7% Couples without children +4.1 pts ▸ 42.9%

15.1% One-parent families +2.1 pts ▸ 17.1%

0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.8% 2 people +18.4 pts ▸ 57.1%

34.0% 1 person ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%

9.6% 4 people +19.0 pts ▸ 28.6%

11.9% 3 people +9.5 pts ▸ 21.4%

4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% 6 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Clare in Polish Hill River +$50 higher in Clare gap narrowing

$250 40th pct $200 25th pct

Mortgage in Clare in Polish Hill River

$1,256 26th pct —

People / bedroom in Clare in Polish Hill River +0.10 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.1% Owned outright ◂ +0.4 pts 35.7%

30.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.2 pts 21.4%

28.8% Rented ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% Other tenure +18.9 pts ▸ 21.4%

1.6% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.3% Separate house +8.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +31.2 pts 21.4%

25.0% 4 bedrooms +17.8 pts ▸ 42.9%

2.5% 5 or more +19.0 pts ▸ 21.4%

14.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

3.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

29.7% Under $1,000 +103.6 pts ▸ 133.3%

51.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +51.3 pts 0.0%

12.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Clare in Polish Hill River +3 more in Clare

3 72nd pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Clare in Polish Hill River +0.93 more in Clare

0.93 61st pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Clare in Polish Hill River +7.4 more in Clare

7.4 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Clare in Polish Hill River +7 more in Clare

7 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Clare in Polish Hill River +57 longer in Polish Hill River

14 51st pct 71 91st pct

Drive to city in Clare in Polish Hill River +1 longer in Polish Hill River

92 64th pct 93 65th pct

How people get to work

68.5% Car (driver) +31.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

6.5% Walked ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.1% Worked at home ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.4 pts 35.7%

36.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%

12.7% 3 vehicles +23.0 pts ▸ 35.7%

4.9% 4 or more +23.7 pts ▸ 28.6%

6.1% No vehicle ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +40.8 pts ▸ 47.4%

8.9% Manufacturing +17.5 pts ▸ 26.3%

8.1% Construction +18.2 pts ▸ 26.3%

10.5% Accommodation & food +5.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

8.3% Education & training +7.5 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

10.7% Retail trade ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

4.3% Other services ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Professional & technical ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.8% Managers +33.6 pts ▸ 47.4%

17.3% Professionals ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.9 pts 15.8%

12.8% Community & personal service +3.0 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.4% Labourers ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%

10.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

8.7% Sales workers ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

5.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Clare in Polish Hill River

2,656 38th pct —

Assault/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

865 59th pct —

Robbery/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

31 26th pct —

Burglary/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

216 17th pct —

Theft/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

525 28th pct —

Vehicle theft/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

31 0th pct —

Property damage/100k in Clare in Polish Hill River

926 63rd pct —

5-yr change in Clare in Polish Hill River

-1.1% 56th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Clare in Polish Hill River +5.4 higher in Clare

5.4 85th pct 0.1 33rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Clare in Polish Hill River +5.8 more in Clare

5.8 87th pct 0.0 33rd pct

15-min city in Clare in Polish Hill River +70.9 pts higher in Clare

70.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Clare in Polish Hill River +72.8 pts higher in Clare

72.8% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Clare in Polish Hill River +37.2 pts higher in Clare

37.2% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Clare in Polish Hill River +75.6 pts higher in Clare

75.6% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Clare in Polish Hill River +89.0 pts higher in Clare

89.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Clare in Polish Hill River +69.8 pts higher in Clare

69.8% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Clare in Polish Hill River +7.8 more in Polish Hill River

18.5 60th pct 26.3 70th pct

Intersections/km² in Clare in Polish Hill River +30 higher in Clare

31 75th pct 1 51st pct

Mean slope in Clare in Polish Hill River +0.2 pts higher in Polish Hill River

6.8% 61st pct 7.0% 63rd pct

Compare Clare with nearby areas

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Compare Polish Hill River with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clare vs Polish Hill River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40259/clare/vs/SAL41177/polish-hill-river