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Copley vs Leigh Creek Station

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.6 km apart · Copley profile · Leigh Creek Station profile

Copley Leigh Creek Station

Copley (SA) and Leigh Creek Station are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Copley (SA) is larger and has more residents, including a far larger First Nations population of 45 people and a school within 3 km. Residents are far older in Leigh Creek Station, where the typical person is 57 compared to 41 in Copley (SA). The two areas also differ in wealth; typical weekly household income is well higher in Leigh Creek Station at $749 than the $575 found in Copley (SA).

Both areas share a similar typical weekly family income of around $900 to $949. While Copley (SA) has more walkable amenities and a few more street intersections, both are very remote. This is reflected in the typical income for both places, which sits far below the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +75 larger in Copley
83 37th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 103
  • First area, 2016: 72
  • First area, 2021: 83
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +16 yrs older in Leigh Creek Station
41 yrs 33rd pct 57 yrs 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
54.2% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.0%
  • First area, 2016: 52.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.2%
21.7% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
18.1% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
10.5% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%

Age structure

31.3% Older adults (45–64) +31.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
21.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
21.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
18.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.5% Never married ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%
24.2% Married ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Divorced ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Separated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Copley Leigh Creek Station

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

  • 85+ in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Copley: 5.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Copley: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 70–74 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Copley: 6.3% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Leigh Creek Station: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Copley: 3.8% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Copley: 5.0% males, 5.0% females; 50–54 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Copley: 6.3% males, 3.8% females; 45–49 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Copley: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Copley: 6.3% males, 3.8% females; 25–29 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Copley: 0.0% males, 5.0% females; 15–19 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Copley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Copley: 6.3% males, 10.0% females; 5–9 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Copley: 3.8% males, 7.5% females; 0–4 in Leigh Creek Station: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

10.8% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%

Country of birth

75.9% Australia +24.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.6% England ◂ +3.6 pts 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

14.5% English ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% Irish ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.3% Australian ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Scottish ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

33.7% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

51.8% English only +48.2 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

48.2% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.2%

Religious affiliation

48.2% No religion +1.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.1% Christianity ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% Not stated ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Buddhism ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

21.9% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
4.5% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +1 more in Copley
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
42 15th pct —
791 5th pct —

Highest year of school

21.9% Year 12 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
18.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
14.1% Year 10 ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
10.9% Year 11 ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +$53 higher in Leigh Creek Station
$372 1st pct $425 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $323
  • First area, 2016: $359
  • First area, 2021: $372
  • Second area, 2021: $425
Household income in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +$174 higher in Leigh Creek Station
$575 0th pct $749 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $383
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Family income in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +$49 higher in Copley
$949 5th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $566
  • First area, 2016: $774
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $900
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
8.3% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%

Personal income distribution

72.7% Under $650 ◂ +72.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

31.3% 62nd pct —
8.4% 53rd pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.5% Asthma ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.3% Arthritis ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.0% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
8.4% Mental health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.0% Heart disease ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Lung condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None +8.3 pts ▸ 62.5%
19.3% One condition ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

37.9% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
18.2% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
19.7% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
21.2% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +39 larger in Copley
45 76th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +9 yrs older in Leigh Creek Station
26 yrs 50th pct 35 yrs 73rd pct
13.3% 4th pct —
Median income in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +$157 higher in Leigh Creek Station
$293 7th pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +$150 higher in Leigh Creek Station
$599 5th pct $749 9th pct
Indigenous language in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station
48.9% 93rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +0.5 larger in Leigh Creek Station
2.0 14th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
30.4% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.8%
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
52.8% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.5%
  • First area, 2016: 42.9%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%

Family composition

37.0% Couples with children +63.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.4% One-parent families ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
19.6% Couples without children ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$85 4th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $63
  • First area, 2016: $85
  • First area, 2021: $85
$792 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $488
  • First area, 2021: $792
People / bedroom in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +0.20 higher in Leigh Creek Station
0.90 86th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.50
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
41.7% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 51.4%
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
36.1% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.3%
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
97.2% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 97.2%
36.1% 2nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 50.0%
  • First area, 2016: 62.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%

Transport & Vehicles

19.4% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

29.3% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%

Jobs & Industry

23.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 41.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%
51.5% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 52.5%
  • First area, 2016: 51.7%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%

Walkability

3.7 76th pct —
3.8 76th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
94.3% 97th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
94.3% 83rd pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
Amenities/1k in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +96.4 more in Copley
96.4 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Copleyin Leigh Creek Station +2 higher in Copley
2 60th pct 0 0th pct
3.2% 16th pct —

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Copley vs Leigh Creek Station [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40311/copley/vs/SAL40757/leigh-creek-station